PSYCHOLOGY HONORS (PSY)


PSY 1200. General Psychology
Honors/(3).F;S.


An honors section of General Psychology 1200.
Survey of basic principles and selected topics in
psychology. Students will have the opportunity to
develop original critical thought in writing and
discussion. Enrollment by invitation of the
department or by application. (CORE: SOCIAL
SCIENCES)




PSY 2510. Honors Colloquium/(3).F.


In depth study of selected topic(s) in psychology,
encouraging independent scholarship in writing and
discussion. Enrollment is by invitation of the
department or by application. May be taken twice
if course content is significantly different.
(WRITING)




PSY 3510. Honors Colloquium/(3).S.


In depth study of selected topic(s) in psychology,
encouraging independent scholarship in writing and
discussion. Enrollment is by invitation of the
department or by application. May be taken twice
if course content is significantly different.
(WRITING)




PSY 4511. Senior Honors Thesis I/(1).On Demand.


Independent study and research leading to proposal
of an honors thesis; directed by a member of the
psychology department. The student will register
for this course during the semester prior to the
final semester as an undergraduate. Enrollment by
qualified applicants only. Prerequisite:
successful completion of at least one honors
course. (WRITING)




PSY 4512. Senior Honors Thesis II/(2).On Demand.


Independent study and research leading to
completion of an honors thesis; directed by a
member of the psychology department. The student
will register for this course during the final
semester as an undergraduate. Enrollment by
qualified applicants only. Prerequisite:
successful completion of PSY 4511. (WRITING)






PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)


PSY 1100. Psychology of Parenting/(3).F;S.


The study of social, multi-cultural, cognitive and
behavioral principles in psychology as applied to
the theory and practice of parenting. Will not
count as psychology elective for majors.




PSY 1200. General Psychology/(3).F;S.


Introduces students to the study of human and
animal behavior, with emphasis upon basic
principles and research. Core areas include
historical overview, methodology, biological
foundations, learning, sensation and perception.
Other areas are sampled. (CORE: SOCIAL SCIENCES)


PSY 1200 IS PREREQUISITE TO ALL PSYCHOLOGY
COURSES EXCEPT AS NOTED UNDER 2301 AND 3000
BELOW.




PSY 2200. Careers in Psychology/(1).F;S.


An overview of the various career options in the
field of psychology and the educational and
training experiences required to pursue these
options. Graded on S/U basis only.




PSY 2301. Psychology of Human Growth and
Development/(3).F;S.


The study of research and theory of human
physical, cognitive, social and emotional
development from conception through maturity.
Topics include descriptions of typical human
development and application of the principles of
developmental psychology.




PSY 2305. Psychology of Gender/(3).On Demand.


An examination of selected psychological theories
and research of the effects of gender. Emphasis is
placed on the cognitive, biological and
sociocultural explanations of gender similarities
and differences.




PSY 2400. Psychology of Personality/(3).F;S.


Basic principles of personality structure,
dynamics, development, assessment, and theory are
discussed. Consideration is given to environmental
and biological determinants of personality.




PSY 2401. Abnormal Psychology/(3).F;S.


An overview of the major forms of psychological
disorders in children and adults. Emphasis is
placed on theory and research related to the
classification, description, etiology, and
treatment of maladaptive behaviors and
psychological disorders.




PSY 2402. Social Psychology/(3).F;S.


The study of the influence of the social
environment and the presence of others on the
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals.
Theory and research related to social perception,
group influence, and interpersonal relations are
considered.




PSY 2500. Independent Study/(1-3).F;S.




PSY 2664. Research Methods in Psychology/(4).F;S.


Basic research/design concepts such as variables,
confounding, causation, levels of measurement,
observational research strategies, experimental
design and control procedures, and use of
descriptive, correlational and inferential
statistics will be introduced. Students will have
the opportunity to develop competence in
conducting literature reviews, report writing in
APA style, data collection and analysis.
Prerequisite: STT 2810 (with a grade of C or
better). (WRITING; NUMERICAL DATA; COMPUTER)
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PSY 2700. Behavior Change/(3).F;S.


An introduction to behavior change principles and
procedures employed in the helping professions.
Instructional and practical experiences focus on
the acquisition of communication and
problem-solving skills used to manage problem
behaviors.




PSY 3000. Educational Psychology/(3).F;S.


Educational Psychology consists of an overview of
the development of the student and an analysis of
the principles of classroom learning. Applicable
theories of child and adolescent development and
major concepts, theories, and research in the
acquisition of knowledge and interpersonal social
skills are emphasized. Special attention is given
to the educational application of these
principles. Prospective education majors are
strongly encouraged to take PSY 3000 and CI/SPE
2800 concurrently. Prerequisite: PSY 1200 or
CI/SPE 2800, or current enrollment in CI/SPE 2800
with a clinical experience. (MULTI-CULTURAL;
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PSY 3202. Principles of Learning/(3).F;S.


A survey of the basic principles, mechanisms, and
theories of learned behaviors. Emphasis is placed
on basic learning processes associated with
Pavlovian and operant conditioning discovered
through research with nonhuman animals.
Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission of
instructor.




PSY 3203. Perception/(3).F;S.


A survey of classical and contemporary theories of
perception. Visual and auditory perceptual systems
are emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or
permission of instructor.




PSY 3204. Cognitive Processes/(3).F;S.


A survey of classical and modern theories of human
thought processes as they relate to performance in
memory tasks, concept learning, and problem
solving. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission of
instructor.




PSY 3205. Biological Psychology/(3).F;S.


A survey of the physiological, anatomical, and
chemical correlates of behavior. Topics will
include basic processes associated with these
course components as well as discussion of how
these processes are related to various
neurological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or
permission of instructor. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PSY 3207. Organizational Psychology/(3).F;S.


A survey of organizational psychology based on
classical and contemporary research. Emphasis is
placed on the practical application of principles
to problems at the micro (individual,
interpersonal, and group) and macro
(environmental) levels. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PSY 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.




PSY 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.


A supervised experience in the instructional
process on the university level through direct
participation in a classroom situation. Graded on
S/U basis only. Prerequisite: Psychology major;
junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a
total credit of three semester hours.




PSY 3530-3549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.


In depth examination of specialized areas of
psychology. Topics vary from year to year
depending upon the interests of students and
faculty.




PSY 4001. Research Assistant/(1-3).F;S.


A supervised experience in which the student does
psychological research on a faculty member's
project under the direction of a faculty member.
Graded on S/U basis only. Prerequisite: psychology
major. May be repeated for a total credit of six
semester hours.




PSY 4002. Supervised Research/(1-3).F;S.


A supervised experience in which the student does
psychological research under the direction of a
faculty member. The project will be developed by
the student in consultation with their supervisor
and should be considered the student's project.
Prerequisite: PSY 2664; psychology major. May be
repeated for a total of six semester hours credit.
(WRITING)




PSY 4200. Advanced Research Methods/(3).F.


This course presents an advanced review of
behavioral research methodology and associated
statistical applications. Discussion will focus on
both the practical and theoretical principles that
underlie the design and analysis of behavioral
data. A written project is required. Prerequisite:
PSY 2664. (WRITING; SPEAKING; NUMERICAL DATA) 
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PSY 4201. Advanced Social and Personality
Psychology/(3).S.


This course will provide an in-depth consideration
of contemporary issues and topics from the
disciplines of social and/or personality
psychology. Areas of inquiry will vary from year
to year according to the discretion of the
instructor. PSY 4201 is intended for students
interested in developing research skills in social
and/or personality psychology, specifically
students contemplating graduate work in these
fields. Prerequisites: PSY 2400, 2402, and 2664 or
permission of instructor. (WRITING)




PSY 4202. Child and Adolescent Psychology/(3).F;S.


This course will provide an in-depth consideration
of contemporary issues and topics from child and
adolescent psychology. Areas of inquiry will vary
from year to year according to the discretion of
the instructor. PSY 4202 is intended for students
interested in developing research skills in child
and adolescent psychology, specifically students
contemplating graduate work in these fields.
Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission of
instructor. (WRITING; MULTI-CULTURAL;
CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PSY 4206. Industrial Psychology/(3).F;S.


A survey of the field of human resource management
based on fundamental psychological principles and
psychometric theory. Topics considered include job
analysis and evaluation, performance appraisal,
and personnel selection. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or
permission of instructor. (CROSS-DISCIPLINARY)




PSY 4562. Psychology of Adulthood and
Aging/(3).F;S.


A study of the physical cognitive, social, and
emotional development of adults. The psychological
changes associated with the process of aging will
be emphasized, with particular focus on cognitive
and personality factors. Graduate students will be
expected to become involved in an area of
research. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission of
instructor. (WRITING) [Dual-listed with PSY 5562.]




PSY 4640. Seminar in Critical Issues in
Psychology/(3).On Demand.


In depth analysis and evaluation of a contemporary
research issue in psychology. Topics vary from
year to year depending upon the interests of
students and faculty. Prerequisite: PSY 2664, a
major or minor in psychology, or permission of
instructor. (WRITING)




PSY 4653. Health Psychology/(3).F;S.


This course includes a survey of major physical
disabilities including cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, AIDS, cancer, pain, obesity, eating
disorders, and injury using a behavioral medicine
orientation. Behavioral medicine represents a
multidimensional approach to integrating
behavioral and biomedical information in
determining disease etiology and in prescribing
comprehensive treatment. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or
permission of instructor. (WRITING) [Dual-listed
with PSY 5653.]




PSY 4655. Advanced General Psychology/(3).F.


An examination of selected contemporary topics in
psychology and a review of the major areas of
psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission
of instructor. (WRITING; SPEAKING) [Dual-listed
with PSY 5655.]




PSY 4658. History and Systems of
Psychology/(3).F;S.


An analysis of the philosophical and empirical
antecedents of modern psychology and the
contemporary systems which emerge from these.
Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission of
instructor. (WRITING; SPEAKING)




PSY 4660. Psychological Tests and
Measurements/(3).F;S.


An overview of the basic concepts of psychological
measurements, strategies used to develop
psychological tests, important legal and ethical
issues in testing and measurement, as well as
relevant historical and theoretical perspectives.
Students will be introduced to the uses of
psychological tests and measurements in various
types of settings, such as clinical, educational,
and industrial/organizational. Prerequisites: STT
2810, PSY 2664 or permission of instructor.
(NUMERICAL DATA) 
(ND Prerequisite: Passing the math placement test
or successful completion of MAT 0010.)




PSY 4700. Applied Behavior Management/(3).S.


An advanced study of the philosophy, principles
and procedures of applied behavior analysis and a
review of selected research. Practical, ethical,
and legal constraints on behavioral interventions
are considered. Research conducted in
institutional, educational and home settings is
emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 2664 or permission
of instructor. (WRITING) [Dual-listed with PSY
5800.]




PSY 4900. Internship: Field Work in Applied
Psychology/(1-6).F;S.


Supervised placement in a setting that provides
appropriate opportunity for observing and
practicing psychological skills. Among the
settings in which such skills could be practiced
are mental health centers, hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, and departments in which
personnel services are coordinated. Students must
seek approval of the Undergraduate Internship
Coordinator before enrolling. Graded on S/U basis
only. Prerequisite: psychology major; approval of
Undergraduate Internship Coordinator.