PSY 2012 General Psychology . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
A survey of methods, theories, and body of knowledge of contemporary
psychology, including such topics as learning, motivation, sensation and
perception, development, thinking, personality, social behavior, psychological
adjustment, and methods of therapy. (General Studies Course: SS/BEH)
PSY 2038 General Honors Seminar . . . . . 1(S)
Pre/Corequisite: PSY 2012.
Intended as a supplement to enrollment in PSY 2012 for students in the Honors
Program. It is intended to maximize understanding of the psychological concepts
covered in PSY 2012 and to provide more depth and "hands-on"
activities. Credit may not be earned in both PSY 2039 and PSY 2038.
PSY 2948 Service Learning Field Study I . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related
to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty
"customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available
in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline
and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the
agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must
be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required.
PSY 3948 Service Learning Field Study II . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Placement in community agency or other social organizational setting related
to field of study. Supervision by faculty and agency. Students and faculty
"customize" courses to fit a full range of services that are available
in the setting. Student must be able to draw correlation between the discipline
and field study. Journal and reflective experience paper are required. With the
agreement of the student's faculty sponsor, a minimum of 4-6 hours per week must
be done at the field site per semester hour of credit. Permission is required.
PSY 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(F,S)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience
in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational
and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career;
earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description
under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.
Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required.
PSY 4XXX Introduction to Forensic Psychology . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012.
This upper-level undergraduate course is designed to be an exciting and
intellectually challenging introduction to the study of Forensic Psychology.
Forensic Psychology deals with the interplay between the disciplines of
psychology and law. Specifically, this class examines the legal system through
the use of psychological concepts, psychological methods, and psychological
research results. Although the course covers both criminal and civil aspects of
the legal system, the primary focus will be on the role of psychologists in
those areas pertaining to the criminal legal system. Class content focuses on
theory but also has a strong experiential component as well. Specifically, the
class learning experiences culminates in the production of a Mock Trial.
PSY 4XX1 Sport and Exercise Psychology . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: PSY 2012.
Introduces students interested in psychology, exercise science, physical
education, sports medicine, coaching, athletic training or fitness instruction,
to principles of psychology as applied to sports and exercise. Topics covered
include methods of performance enhancement and mental training, exercise
adherence, violence in sports, effects of sports on children, team dynamics, and
drug and steroid use among athletes.
PSY 4039 Senior Honors Seminar . . . . . 1(CALL DEPT)
Presentations and discussions of honors projects done as directed studies in
preceding semesters. Admission to this program and course requires a minimum
overall and major GPA of 3.3 and permission is required. Applications for the
honors program are available from the department secretary.
PSY 4383 Psychological Assessment . . . . . 3(F,S)
Fundamentals of testing and measurement of aptitude, achievement and
personality. STA 2023 is recommended prior to taking this course.
PSY 4820 Health Psychology . . . . . 3(F)
Survey of contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and
maintenance of health and prevention and treatment of illness. Application of
biopsychosocial model to health.
PSY 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(F,S,SS)
Alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience
in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational
and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career;
earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description
under Cooperative Education). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.
Master level student and permission of director of Cooperative Education is
required.
PSY 5XXX Conjunctive Psychology . . . . . 2(F)
A practical and integrated overview of the fundamental dynamics of human
behavior and consciousness, drawing from all the world's psychologies, and
emphasizing contributions not well known in Western Psychology. Topics include
breath work, nutrition, ayurveda, pranayama, chi kung, chakras, yoga, behaviors
of the mind, states and levels of consciousness, self and will, and
transpersonal awakening, and their applications in professional settings.
PSY 5XXXL Conjunctive Psychology Laboratory . . . . . 1(F)
Corequisite: PSY 5XXX.
Practical experience and skill training that parallel topics of the lecture.
Grading is based on attendance and participation, and contribution to the class.
PSY 6217 Research Design in Psychology . . . . . 3(F,S)
Prerequisite: EXP 3082 and STA 2023.
History, ethics and issues in research design and data analysis. Major paper
required: research proposal.
PSY 6917 Supervised Research . . . . . 1-3(F,S,SS)
Credit is earned by serving in an apprenticeship position under a faculty
member and assisting with one or more research projects. Although the student
may enroll in more than one supervised experience in research or teaching (see
PSY 6940), a maximum of 3 sh in supervised experiences will be applied toward
the degree requirements. Permission is required.
PSY 6940 Supervised Teaching . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Credit is earned by serving in an apprenticeship position under a faculty
member and assisting with the teaching of one or more courses. Although the
student may enroll in more than one supervised experience in teaching or
research (see PSY 6917), a maximum of 3 sh for supervised experiences will be
applied toward the degree requirements. Permission is required.
PSY 6948 Internship . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Supervised experience in community, agency, school, or business organization
where student serves as full-time staff member. Student participates in full
range of services available in the setting. An internship portfolio and paper
are required. May enroll for more than one term-total of 6 sh required for M.A.
degree. Minimum of 600 clock hours required. Graded on
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.
PSY 6971 Thesis . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Includes research projects, theoretical treatises and case studies. May
enroll for more than one term-total of 6 sh required for M.A. degree. Graded on
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission is required.
PSY 8XXX Dissertation . . . . . 1-6(F,S,SS)
Major individual research in an area of significant psychological interest;
designed specifically for candidates in the Ed D. Curriculum and Instruction Program-Social Sciences/Psychology Specialization.
Reflects intensive social science research produced by the student with guidance
from the major professor and doctoral committee members. Admission to candidacy
and permission is required. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only.