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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. 

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 General Psychology.

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

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

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.

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.

Provides culminating experience in practical application of 1) the theories and methods acquired in the course Psychopathology (etiology and classification of mental disorders; manifestations, symptoms, and treatment issues within the framework of the DSM-5 diagnostic manual of mental disorders) applied to diagnostic categories found in forensic settings and 2) the theories of criminal behavior (psycho-dynamic, biological, genetic, social learning, behavioral, and cognition; developmental and cultural issues in criminal behavior; sociological theories; violence and aggression; sex offenses and the role of substance abuse in criminal behavior) learned in the Criminal Psychology course.  Use of appropriate written report formats and genres.  Prerequisites:  PSY 12053 General Psychology, PSY 30353 Psychopathology and PSY 37002 Criminal Psychology.

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

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.