Medaille College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2009-2010 such as extra sensory perception, telepathy, clairvoyance, and the validity of horoscopes. Also, current controversies in the psychological and medical literature will be addressed on such topics as repressed memories, multiple personality disorder, and touch therapy. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing. Offered as needed. PSY 385 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY This course introduces students to the latest research and practices in applied sport psychology. Topics include cognitive techniques for building confidence and enhancing performance, concentration and attention control training, sport participation and youth development, team building strategies, motivation in sports and coaching concepts and strategies. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Offered Every semester. PSY 398 SPECIAL TOPIC IN PSYCHOLOGY (Topic to be specified each semester course offered.) PSY 420 PERSONALITY Personality explores concepts and theories which have been formulated to explain and predict individual differences in behavior. Topics include: psychoanalytic theories, biological, social learning, and humanist theories as well as methods of personality assessment. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Offered Fall semester. PSY 421 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT This course provides students with a current analysis of the most widely used psychological tests in schools, professional training programs, business, industry, the military, and clinical settings. Applications of the tests and examination of the issues shaping the future of testing will be emphasized. Three credit hours. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Offered Spring semester (d). PSY 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIAL SCIENCES SSC 200 HUMAN RELATIONS This course integrates theory with experience in order to enhance self-awareness, self-concept and the ability to maximize interpersonal effectiveness. A primary emphasis of the course is on developing specific interpersonal skills through the effective use of communication techniques such as listening, observing, paraphrasing and perception checking. Three credit hours. Offered Spring semester (d); offered every semester. SSC 210 THE HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN This course provides an exploration into the political, social, cultural and historical struggles faced by African-American women in the United States. Emphasis will be placed upon the unrecognized accomplishments of African-American women. Three credit hours. Offered as needed.
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