Psychology

Basic processes of human behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, conditioning and learning. Laboratory introduction to experimental design and statistics. (This course will not fulfill teacher certification requirements for lab science.)

Complex processes of human behavior. Child and adult development, personality, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and issues of gender, sexuality, and culture.

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A critical and multi-disciplinary inquiry into various theories, methods, and research concerning the issue of psychological differences between females and males. Historical, biological, sociological and anthropological perspectives.

Selected influential theories of personality that address aspects of human behavior and psychological functioning.

Introduction to behavioral research, emphasizing experimental method. Critical examination of factors determining validity and limiting inferences. Applications of statistics and scientific writing. 

Survey of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes that occur in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.

This course follows the developing person from conception until the end of life using theory, research, and practical applications to understand genetic influences; prenatal and birth factors; and physical, cognitive, social personality, and cultural variables that influence development throughout lifespan (infancy, childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood).

Hands-on research experience, assisting in faculty research projects.

Hands-on research experience, assisting in faculty research projects.

Hands-on research experience, assisting in faculty research projects.

Hands-on research experience, assisting in faculty research projects.

Issues relevant to psychological testing including intellectual, traditional personality, and behavioral assessment. Psychometric construction and evaluation of standardized tests. Service learning component in this course. 

Biological basis of behavior with attention to structure and function of nervous system, endocrine glands, and sensory processes as determinants of behavior. 

Applications of psychology to the encouragement of health and wellness, to the prevention of disease, and to the healing process. 

Experimental investigation of learning and cognitive processes, including classical and operant conditioning, attention, perception, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. 

Description and classification of patterns of deviant behavior, identification of their determinants, survey of procedures for modifying disorders.

Theory and research of cultural influences on human behavior and psychological processes. Combination of a classroom instructional component with a study abroad experience to identify and compare psychological aspects of different cultures. Students will be responsible for travel expenses to locations abroad. 

Relationship of cognitive, moral, and emotional developmental processes to the formation of religious faith from childhood through older adulthood. Special emphasis on James Fowler's faith development theory, including psychological and theological sources, critiques, and alternative approaches.

Selected topics in psychology chosen by the instructor in response to student needs and interests. May be retaken for credit for different topics. 

Behavior of the individual in social settings. Social and cultural influences on behavior, language and communication, attitudes and opinions, interpersonal relations, and group processes.

Overview of ethics related to psychotherapy, instruction in diagnostic interviewing, and application of general psychotherapeutic techniques shown to produce effective psychological intervention. Development of skills through the administration of the selected techniques in simulated therapeutic settings. 

Historical introduction to psychology. Selected theories of mind, brain, and behavior in western thought from ancient Greeks to contemporary "schools" of psychology.

Topics selected on basis of current research, and interest and needs of the students.

Individual research to be designed, carried out, and reported, in the style of report writing approved for psychological journals, under the supervision of a faculty member.

Work experience related to the student's major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site.

Work experience related to the student's major, jointly supervised by the department and a professional in the field. Although the usual internship will carry either three or six hours credit, a student may elect to arrange an internship carrying between two and six hours credit with the permission of the department. Each hour of credit will require forty hours at the internship site.

Basic or applied research undertaken in close consultation with the department. Design, conducting, and documentation of an independent research project.

Basic or applied research undertaken in close consultation with the department. Design, conducting, and documentation of an independent research project.

Independent research in a special topic for honors.

Independent research in a special topic for honors.