PSY - Psychology

PSY 12053 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY

Introduces basic elements in understanding human behavior. Emphasis on basic concepts and terminology of psychology including the biological basis of behavior, sensation, perception, history of psychology, growth and development, motivation, learning, measurement and scientific methodology, emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy.

PSY 20053 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION

Examines psychosocial and phenomenological antecedents of religious experience. Looks at the nature of religious experience and behavioral consequences of religion from a position of critical sympathy rather than deconstruction. Emphasizes modern social science perspective and method in psychological theory. Readings taken from works of Weber, Durkeheim, Jung, Douglas, Eliade, and James, among others.

PSY 20153 SURVEY DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Study of child's developmental process from the prenatal stage to adulthood: physical, psychological and social changes a child goes through in order to adjust to his/her environment. Emphasis on areas of abuse and neglect and how they foster mental illness. Look at methods of changing behavior of children with problems.

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 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 32000 GROUP WORK IN HUMAN SERVICES

Develops both knowledge and skills in facilitating group experiences used in the human services and helping professions.  Particular emphasis on group processes for the psycho-emotional-social development of group participants.  Crosslisted with HUS 32000.

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.

PSY 40154 DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES

Introduces family systems theory with emphasis on traits of dysfunctional relationships.

PSY 40354 FEMINIST PSYCHOLOGY

Provides overview of feminist psychology with attention to theoretical position and methodological concerns. Analyzes the historical development and trends in feminist psychology and impacts on the general field. Crosslisted with WMS 40354.

PSY 40454 THE AGING PROCESS

Describes aging process including sociological, psychological and biological aspects of aging. Examines basic principles of aging and implications of current demographic trends. CROSS LISTED WITH SOC 40454.

PSY 40455 INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS

Major topics include marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and being single. Discuss research methods for collecting and analyzing data, issues of interpersonal attraction, love and romance, and sexuality, and elements of relationships including selfishness, communication, power, jealousy, conflict, loneliness, and friendship. Therapeutic interventions presented.

PSY 40552 COUNSELING THEORIES & DYNAMICS

Introduces major systems and theories of counseling and psychotherapy including dynamics that contribute to an effective therapeutic approach. Use of didactic and experiential teaching methods. CROSS LISTED WITH HUS 40552

PSY 40554 ADVNCD FAMILY SYSTEMS SEMINAR I

Provides understanding and perspectives of natural family systems theory through field research as an approved issue of particular interest.

PSY 40555 ADVNCD FAMILY SYSTEMS SEMINAR II

Demonstration of learning outcomes from previous field research in a final written project or oral or written exam. Prerequisite: PSY 40554 Advanced Family Systems Seminar I.

PSY 40854 HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Reviews historical antecedents of contemporary psychology, critical analysis of selected psychological theories and discussion of application of these theories in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology.

PSY 41053 INTERNSHIP: PSYCHOLOGY

Practical experience in major area of study. Arranged individually and taken after completion of major coursework.

PSY 41154 THEORIES OF PSYCHOLOGY

Explores different theoretical perspectives in psychology. Integrates historical-theoretical perspectives with selected current issues and approaches in psychology including self-help psychology.

PSY 41358 RESEARCH DESIGN&STSTCL ANALYSIS

Introductory course on research methodology focusing on planning, implementation, analysis and reporting of research findings. Course includes conceptual topics dealing with quantitative and qualitative research design, statistical methods and data interpretation.

PSY 42053 INTERNSHIP: PSYCHOLOGY

Practical experience in major area of study. Arranged individually and taken after completion of major coursework.

PSY 42314 MBTI APPLICATIONS

Using the advanced Step II version of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, this course examines thehistory, theory, criticims, and applications of this popular psychological inventory. Students choose an area to research for presentation related to their own work or areas of interest, such as psychological theory, education, parenting, management, communication, career choice, religion, or personal development. Crosslisted with UNV 42314.

PSY 42554 BEHAVIORAL COUNSELING

Investigates a variety of models of behavioral counseling and interventions with emphasis on usage and techniques. Includes applications for parenting, educational counseling and rehabilitation.

PSY 42654 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Comprehensive study of contributions of psychology to health promotion and maintenance, illness prevention and treatment and related health issues.

PSY 45558 PHENOMENOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Dynamics of humanistic and phenomenological psychology approaches. Emphasis placed on subjective experience and personal choice.

PSY 45564 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Course objective is to identify the specific elements of positive mental health and how they can be increased. Concepts include self-esteem, self-confidence, optimism, hope, self-efficacy, resilience and sense of life's meanings. The work of Martin Seligman, as well as other psychologists, will be explored.

PSY 45650 PSYCHOLOGICAL EXPRNC OF MUSIC

Examination of psychological experience of music and its impact. Explore music and emotions, music through the lifespan, psychology of music performance, clinical and therapeutic uses of music, and relationship between music and society.

PSY 45651 PSYCHOLOGY IN FILM

The use of film to provide awareness of psychological issues and how these issues are portrayed within a cinematic context. Films chosen will be relevant to a wide range of issues in psychology including psychological disorders, substance abuse and family relationships and dysfunction.

PSY 45652 COMPASSION AND CARING

Helps students explore compassion and caring from a social psychological perspective. Discover prosocial and altruistic behavior and identify situations and personality factors that influence development of compassion and caring.

PSY 45653 RATIONAL EMOTIVE BEHAVR THERAPY

Discusses treatment of commonly occurring emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger and addictions through Rational-Emotive Techniques. Addresses applications for group therapy.

PSY 45654 PSYPTHLGY: ASTMT & TRTMT ISSUES

Learn what psychopathology is, how to diagnosis and forms of interventions. Scope includes diagnosis, assessment, differential diagnosis, medication management, psychotherapy, treatment planning, collaboration with professionals, dual diagnosis, chemical dependency, hospitalization, day hospital, outpatient treatment, insurance, chronically mentally ill, and self-help groups. Students must be currently employed in a helping profession where experiential learning may be gained.

PSY 46000 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP

Examines the psychological aspects of leadership including the relationship between leaders and followers, the psychological dimensions of leadership style, and the contexts in which different leadership styles emerge.

PSY 49053 SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE

Examination or project designed to assess student's achievement of goals of his/her major program. Prerequisites: Senior standing.

PSY 49201 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Capstone course that guides students in development of integrative written project that demonstrates personal achievement of learning outcomes in the psychology major. Culminates in a major theoretical paper, written in APA format, investigating and discussing a major issue or issues within the field and presented in seminar form in class.