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PSY 30153 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY

Emphasizes modern psychoanalytic, behaviorist and humanistic theories of personality development. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology.

PSY 30254 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

Introduces concepts and theoretical positions underlying adolescent personality traits, stages of growth development, learning development, and cultural, family and peer relationships. Develops psychological perspectives in adolescent behaviors, motives and values.

PSY 30353 PSYCH OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

Study of biological, psychological and sociocultural influences contributing to abnormal behavior patterns. Includes history, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of various psychopathological disorders.

PSY 30454 CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Assists in developing understanding of stages of the development of the child and principle of research techniques to help develop socially, culturally, physically, emotionally, educationally, and mentally.

PSY 30554 INTRO ADDICTION & CO-DEP

Introduces foundations of substance abuse and addiction studies including patterns of use, abuse and dependence, behavioral and biological indications of withdrawal syndromes, special populations, and techniques for prevention.

PSY 30654 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

Study of the function of marriage and family in contemporary American society, including the why of intimate relationships, couple/parent/child adjustment, three generational relationships, and the process of break-up and remarriage. CROSS LISTED WITH HUS 30654

PSY 30754 ADULT PSYCHOLOGY

Study of contemporary issues of adulthood using psychological and sociological perspectives. Topics include identity crisis, male/female relationships, processes of creativity, and the implications of adult development for behavior at work and home.

PSY 30853 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCH

Review of the historical antecedents of contemporary psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or equivalent.

PSY 30954 DEATH AND DYING

Confronts the subject of death from new and alternative perspectives. Explores attitudes of death and the dying process, rituals, theories, and the social organization of death in many societies to gain knowledge in understanding feelings and attitudes toward death. CROSS LISTED WITH HUS 30953. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

PSY 31154 INTRO TO HUMAN SEXUALITY

Focuses on psychological issues important for developing a healthy self-identity related to being sexual and to interaction with others. Topics include meaning of intimacy, making choices about sexual behavior and enhancement of sexual relationships.

PSY 31254 INTRO TO COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY

Provides information about the sub-field of psychology that focuses on environmental context of human behavior. Explores community psychology's concern with neighborhoods, communities and organizations as they influence quality of life for individuals who live and work within them.

PSY 31353 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course explores the field of environmental psychology as well as the historical, cultural, social, political, economical, and ethical aspects of ecological studies. Topics include aggression, crime, crowding, stress reduction, a sense of place, perception, learning, and well being.

PSY 31354 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Examines physical basis of human behavior and experience, how the brain and nervous system work, information flow, and processing at higher levels of organization. Addresses issues of intelligence, consciousness, addictions, and deviant behavior from a neurophysiological standpoint.

PSY 31554 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN

Provides critical overview of issues relevant to the psychology of women. Topics include gender differences, socialization processes, relationships, stereotypes, sexuality, androgyny, women and the world of work, women and therapy, violence, and empowerment. Diversity issues (ethnicity/race, SES, sexual orientation, etc.) are integrated throughout the course material. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology, SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.

PSY 31854 THEORIES OF LEARNING

Introduces essential features of major learning theories. Emphasis on learning process, historical perspective of learning theory and examining relationships that exist between learning theory and educational practices.

PSY 31954 STRESS MANAGEMENT

Explores the physiological and psychological components of stress and stress reduction techniques such as meditation and psych-visualization.

PSY 32053 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVLPMNT

Covers child's physical, psychological and social development from the prenatal stage through adolescence. Topics include abuse, neglect and dysfunction.

PSY 32153 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Examines social influences on human behavior including attitude formation and change, influence and persuasion, social attraction, theories of aggression, conformity, cultural impact, leadership styles, power and status, social roles, and environmental influences. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology.

PSY 32253 RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS

Reviews basic research methods focusing on conceptual basis for experimentation. Includes basic design components such as control, sampling, data collection, and analysis. CROSS LISTED WITH HUS 32253 Prerequisites: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology and MAT 32044 Statistics.

PSY 32353 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Examines theory and research on issues of human growth and development.

PSY 32454 GROUP DYNAMICS

Offers understanding of groups and group process. Emphasis on topics such as group discussion, group decision-making, participation in groups, power and authority, varieties of communication, preparing for meetings, and evaluating effectiveness of meetings.

PSY 32554 INTRO TO RESRCH METHODS

Helps students acquire knowledge and develop analytic skills to evaluate and do research. Covers purpose and process of science and research, different kinds of research, fundamental techniques of data analysis, measures instruments and tasks, problems in research design, and use of reference materials.

PSY 32853 PRSNL JOURNEYS THRGH MASK MAKING

An experiential course that uses the art of mask making to aid in the development of personal growth.

PSY 32854 INTRO TO ART THERAPY

Examines theory and practice of art in therapy and art as therapy.

PSY 32951 THE SUICIDE SYNDROME

Explores three different suicide types, their underlying pathologies and intervention strategies.

PSY 33051 FAMILY SYSTEMS SEMINAR

Introduces systems theory to individuals who work with families and systems in a variety of contexts including schools, social agencies, hospitals, churches, and businesses. Explores rules and patterns of families that enable people working with systems to more effectively perceive the nature of problems and intervene with meaningful solutions.

PSY 33154 CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Explores traditional Christian counseling approaches to mental health disorders.

PSY 33251 SPIRITUALITY/PSYCHOTHRPY

Explores connections between the field of psychology and dimensions of spirituality and psychological healing.

PSY 33351 INTRO GESTALT PSYTHRPY

Introduces theoretical concepts of Gestalt Psychotherapy through readings and questioning exercises.

PSY 33453 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS

Surveys types of tests and other measurement tools. Includes construction, application and interpretation with various populations.

PSY 33651 HEALING SHAME

Examines the internalization process of shame, its effects and how to begin the journey of uncovering and healing it primarily through development of Affect Theory.

PSY 34154 ADULT LRNG AND DEV

Emphasizes developmental changes in adulthood and aging. Topics include biological, social, and psychological influences related to adult roles, lifestyles and problems in aging.

PSY 35551 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF VIOLENCE

Provides the student an understanding of the reasons for aggression and destruction from domestic abuse to world-wide terrorism. Explores personal, domestic, workplace, and community violence and treatment strategies. The student will become familiar with the major theories of violent behavior and explore treatment strategies aimed at diminishing violent behavior.

PSY 35554 THEORY OF VIOLENT BEHAVIOR

Study and assessment of the treatment of interpersonal violence and aggression; the impact of violence in contemporary culture; coping with violence in families, schools and in the community.

PSY 35556 ABUSIVE PERSONALITY

An introduction to an abusive personality configuration. Current research integrated with the literature on the psychiatric and sociobiological factors that lead to the development of the abusive personality.

PSY 36000 STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical techniques used in the social sciences. Topics include data collection procedures, measures of dispersion, correlation designs, probability, statistical inference, and analysis of variance. Crosslisted with HUS 36000 and SOC 36000.