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PYC 100 Introductory Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Introduction to the methods and principles of psychology as science, including overview of historical foundations, psychobiology, social interaction, development, learning, motivation, perception, sensation, and personality. (Prerequisite for all other psychology courses). | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 233 Human Relationships and Guidance
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
PYC 250 or concurrent enrollment: PYC 234, 236 or 256.
Introduction to working with people; theories and methods for supporting the interpersonal relationships of persons from infancy through adulthood. This course includes individual, group, family, and environmental guidance approaches and techniques of observing and recording behavior. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 234 Infancy/Early Childhood Development
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the developmental processes in infancy through the early childhood years. This course focuses on the physical, cognitive and socio-emotional changes; planned observation and interpretation of the child?s development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 236 Middle Childhood/Adolescent Development
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the developmental processes in middle childhood through adolescence, including physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes, planned observation and interpretation of development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 250 Developmental Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the purpose and methods of lifespan developmental psychology. This course surveys normal developmental changes in childhood, adolescence, maturity and old age in diverse contexts; analyzes problems in adjustment to life experiences; and examines influences of heredity and environment on the development of the person. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 256 Adult Development and Aging
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the developmental processes in late adolescence through mature adulthood, including physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes; planned observation and interpretation of development. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 265 Psychology of Environment
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Application of psychological principles and methods to define the interaction between the natural and the built environment. This course focuses upon psychological theory, research and data regarding critical factors affecting people in their environment, and offers a basis to assist the architect in the design and planning of the human environment. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 275 Human Sexuality
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of approaches to sexuality in order to promote a deeper understanding of the central role which sexuality plays in human life. Aspects of sexuality include evolutionary, genetic, physiological, hormonal, developmental, emotional, dynamic, interpersonal, legal and cultural. Particular emphasis is placed on appreciating functional explanations for many common and uncommon behaviors associated with human sexuality. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 290 Current Topics in Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
An in-depth analysis of a particular topic in psychology, selected on a rotating basis. Topics such as marriage, women and mental health, aging, substance abuse and others will be presented. | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 301 Experimental Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
STA 225
Study of the principles of experimental design, methodology, and measurement within the field of psychology through lecture. Laboratory exposure concentrates upon the development through practical experience of research skills and technical competencies in report writing. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 341 Psychology of Personality
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Survey course of the major theories of personality including psychoanalytic, socio-cultural, behavioristic, and humanistic points of view. Emphasis is on the origin, structure, and dynamics of personality. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 342 Abnormal Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Comprehensive exploration of causative factors, symptomatology, assessment, and treatment of varieties of psychological disorders. Consideration is given to varied theoretical and applied approaches for analyzing and treating difficulties. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 350 Psychology of Religion
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the intersection between religion and psychology especially as interpreted by the psychodynamic and humanistic schools of thought. Topics include faith development, conscience and superego, the notion of healthy human behavior, origin of the ideas of God, quest for meaning, and moral development. (Also offered as RS 350.) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 351 Family Development
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of families in a diverse and changing world. This course critically analyzes family theories, diversity of family structures, roles of men, women and children, family developmental crises, family communications and family stressors. Topics include approaches to family support and parent education. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 354 Sex Differences and Sex Roles
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Introduction to human sex differences resulting from cultural factors acting on biologically based dispositions. This course explores many influences–social, political, genetic, hormonal–which cause men and women to behave differently. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 360 Social Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of social-psychological theories to understand human thought and behavior as they influence and are influenced by others in actual or implied social and cultural situations. This course explores contemporary studies of attitudes, communication and group influences on perception, emotion, motivation, conformity, cooperation, competition, altruism, aggression, prejudice and attribution. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 361 Social Psychology Lab
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Co-requisite: PYC 360. Two hour lab per week to supplement PYC 360 by demonstrating principles discussed in lecture. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 365 Exploring Leadership: Yourself, Your Organization and Your Community
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Seminar (open to all University students) designed to provide students with an understanding of various leadership theories. Upon completion of this course, students develop their own definition of leadership and an understanding of community needs. Through individual assessment, reflection, implementation, and application of leadership skills and theories, students learn how to affect change within their communities, organizations and within their personal and professional lives. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 396 Readings in Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Dept. permission.
Directed readings in the field of psychology chosen by student and approved by faculty member with papers, oral reports and/or examinations required as evidence of work completed. Students should arrange a meeting with a sponsoring faculty member. | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 407 Physiological Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: BIO 108 or BIO 120.
Study of the relationships between the nervous system and behavior. This course focuses on the physiology of the nervous system, neural transmission, and neural mechanisms of motivation, emotion, psychopathology and higher brain functions. | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 409 Perceptual-Cognitive Processes
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
STA 225
PYC 301
Study of the theoretical and empirical developments related to the perception and organization of sensory phenomena, human cognition, language comprehension and production. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 410 Perceptual-Cognitive Lab
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Two-hour lab per week to supplement PYC 409 by demonstrating principles discussed in lectures. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 414 Learning and Memory
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
STA 225
PYC 301
Study of the major theories and models of human memory and relevant animal models. This course focuses on classical and operant conditioning, cognitive learning theory, information processing, attention and models of short- and long-term memory. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 415 Learning and Memory Lab
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Two hour lab per week to supplement PYC 414 by demonstrating principles discussed in lectures. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 451 Psychology of Death and Dying
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the psychology, biology, physiology of death. This course also examines current concerns, medical and psychological, regarding the care and treatment of a terminal patient. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 470 Issues in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Comprehensive survey of the basic issues in industrial/organizational psychology, including readings and independent projects. Examines the different aspects of industrial/organizational psychology, such as historical perspective, research methods, personnel psychology, organizational psychology. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 473 Basic Practicum
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
Dept. permission.
Provides opportunities for psychology majors in junior and senior years to work within applied settings to gain clinical, developmental, family life education, and/or experimental experience. It must be arranged through a sponsoring faculty member. | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 491 Research in Developmental Psychology
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Study of the role of the scientific method in understanding children and families. This course includes current trends in developmental and contextual theory and research, use of quantitative and qualitative measurement strategies, and the interpretation of research findings in selected areas, including human development and family science. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 495 Special Projects
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
A special course under the direction of a staff member for students proposing special interests in research areas. Students must obtain written permission of the staff member and the chairperson of the Psychology Department. | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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PYC 523 Assessment Methods with Children
| Credit Hours | Recitation/Lecture Hours | Studio Hours | Clinical Hours | Lab Hours |
Prerequisites:
PYC 521
Psychological assessment principles and techniques used with infants, children and adolescents. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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