Southern New Hampshire University the field of politics. The program promotes experiential learning through civic engagement and other activities. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, which hosts the program, provides students with housing and places them in internships appropriate to their interests. For more information, see the Washington center’s web site (www.twc.edu) and the SNHU department chair or program coordinator. This course is taken concurrently with POL 410B. Prerequisites: POL 210 or POL 211; at least Junior standing; and permission of the department chair or program coordinator. POL 410B Semester in Washington, D.C.: Politics Seminar (3 credits) This course is the vehicle through which students receive POL course credit for the seminar component of SNHU’s Semester in Washington, D.C., in the field of politics. The Semester in Washington is hosted by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. For more information, see the Washington Center’s web site (www.twc.edu) and the SNHU department chair or program coordinator. This course is taken concurrently with POL 410A. Prerequisites: POL 210 or POL 211; at least Junior standing; and permission of the department chair or program coordinator. POL 413A Semester in Washington D.C.: Pre-Law Field Experience (12 credits) This course is the vehicle through which students receive POL course credit for participation in the supervised internship component of SNHU’s Semester in Washington, D.C., in the field of pre-law. The program promotes experiential learning through civic engagement and other activities. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, which hosts the program, provides students with housing and places them in internships appropriate to their interests. For more information, see the Washington Center’s web site (www.twc.edu) and the SNHU department chair or program coordinator. This course is taken concurrently with POL 413B. Prerequisites: POL 306; at least Junior standing; and permission of the department chair or program coordinator. POL 413B Semester in Washington, D.C.: Pre-Law Seminar (3 credits) This course is the vehicle through which students receive POL course credit for the seminar component of SNHU’s Semester in Washington, D.C., in the field of pre-law. The Semester in Washington is hosted by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. For more information, see the Washington Center’s web site (www.twc.edu) and the SNHU department chair or program coordinator. This course is taken concurrently with POL 413A. Prerequisites: POL 306; at least Junior standing; and permission of the department chair or program coordinator. POL 480 Independent Study (3 credits) This course offers students an opportunity to study any political topic not covered in any course listed in the catalog, under the supervision of a political science faculty member. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, the department chair and the school dean. 160
Psychology PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) This course is an introduction to various areas of psychology, including scientific investigation, motivation, personality, intelligence, behavioral deviation, perception, learning and human development. It provides a basis for further study in related areas. PSY 201 Educational Psychology (3 credits) This course emphasizes the nature of human learning, with a study of the concepts of readiness, motivation, retention, individual differences, development, reasoning and measurement. Consideration of the psychological principles of testing and learning technology also are emphasized. Offered as needed. Prerequisite: PSY 108. PSY 205 Forensic Psychology (3 credits) Students will learn how psychology, as a science, applies to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. Emphasis will be placed on witness testimony and the social psychology of the courtroom. Topics will include recovered memories, adolescent violence and murder, strategies for interviewing child witnesses, expert testimony, the polygraph, and factors influencing the credibility of witnesses, victims, and offenders. Prerequisite: PSY 108. PSY 211 Human Growth and Development (3 credits) Students in this course study physical and psychological development from the prenatal period to death. Patterns of human development also are considered. Prerequisite: PSY 108. PSY 215 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3 credits) This course offers students an opportunity to better understand human behavior. It also studies the similarities and differences between normal and abnormal reactions to environmental stimuli. Prerequisite: PSY 108. PSY 216 Psychology of Personality (3 credits) Personality is studied using theories, applications, and individual and group patterns of behavior formation. Prerequisite: PSY 108 or permission of the instructor. PSY 224 Research Methods (3 credits) Students in this course will develop an understanding of a variety of research methods, including experimental, survey, correlational and case-history techniques. They will become aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each method and understand when each method is best used. Offered every year. Prerequisites: PSY 108 and MAT 245. PSY 225 Health Psychology (3 credits) This course introduces the student to the field of health psychology through an exploration of ways in which the biopsychosocial (holistic) model is applied to promote health and improve coping with illness. Topics include health beliefs and behaviors, delay in seeking medical care, factors influencing individuals’ responses to the health care system and practitioners, acute and chronic illness, treatment adherence, pain and pain management, stress and coping, social support and psychoneuroimmunology. Prerequisite: PSY 108.