PSY 390 Special Topics adjustment in the socialization process. An exploration of topics of current interest Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.) or those not covered in other courses. (3 PSY 413 Adult Development and s.h.) Aging PSY 395 Internship in Psychology An examination of the social, cognitive, and Supervised experience in research physical changes across adulthood with or applied programs in psychology. particular attention given to late adulthood. Prerequisites: Four courses in psychology Theories, research methodology, and (which must include PSY 407 if the findings related to the study of adult internship is in a counseling setting), development are considered. Prerequisite: instructor approval and junior or senior PSY 201. (3 s.h.) standing. (1-3 s.h.) PSY 422 Motivation and Emotion PSY 402 Psychological Testing Why do we want what we want? Why do A survey of methods used by the we do what we do? How do I motivate psychologist to evaluate human abilities myself? How do I motivate others? This and personality. Problems in the field of course is a comprehensive study of the test construction and use are considered. theories and empirical findings relevant Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 233 or instructor to these age-old questions as well as approval. (3 s.h.) the practical applications derived from this scholarly work. Course content will PSY 403 Psychology of Personality primarily focus on needs, cognitions (i.e., A study of the various approaches to goals and beliefs), emotions and selfunderstanding the development of regulation. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.) personality. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.). PSY 430 Human Sexuality PSY 405 Experimental Psychology This course explores human sexuality as An applied extension of research a basic dimension of human personhood methodology that includes data collection, and experience. Biological, developmental, analysis, and interpretation; reporting and social-cultural aspects of sexuality are findings; and exploration of the role of considered, with special attention given science in psychology. This course provides to those aspects of sexuality that are of in-depth examination of the implications concern in clinical and counseling settings. of research and research findings for a Prerequisite: Two courses in psychology. wide array of basic and applied topics. (3 s.h.) Prerequisites: PSY 201, 233, and 250. (3 s.h.) PSY 431 Cognitive Psychology PSY 407 Counseling This course involves exploration of current A study of the basic principles and research concerning the functioning of techniques of counseling. Prerequisites: the human cognitive system. Topics will Junior standing and two courses in include aspects of theory, sensation and psychology or instructor approval. (3 s.h.) perception, memory, organization of knowledge, language, thinking, expertise, PSY 408 Biological Psychology intelligence and developmental changes An introduction to the basic concepts of in cognition. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.) biological psychology, including aspects of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, PSY 490 Seminar psychopharmacology, behavioral genetics Study in special topics that provide greater and biological bases for sensory processes, breadth and enrichment within the motivation, sleep and arousal, learning discipline of Psychology. Some suggested and memory and abnormal behavior. topics include social cognition, group Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.) research practicum and personal and social adjustment. Prerequisite: Four courses in PSY 411 Child Psychology psychology or instructor approval. (3 s.h.) A study of biological, social, emotional, and cognitive development through middle PSY 491, 492 Independent Study childhood. Prerequisite: PSY 201. (3 s.h.) Consent of the instructor is required. (1-3 s.h.) PSY 412 Adolescent Psychology A study of the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of Social Science (SSC) adolescents, as well as their problems of
undergraduate course descriptions
SSC 205 World Geography An examination of climate, topography, physical resources, population distribution, economics and other factors affecting human life and activities. Includes a survey of world regions. (3 s.h.) SSC 230 Native American Studies A study of the backgrounds and ways of life of the Native American people. Includes an introduction to the history and cultures of American Indians. (3 s.h.) SSC 305 U.S. Geography A study of the regions and major geographic topics of the United States. Geographic thinking, conceptualization, analysis, and systems of learning about geography are applied to the physical, political, economic and cultural geography of the United States. (3 s.h.) SSC 403 Teaching of the Social Sciences Consideration of recent trends in the organization and teaching of the social sciences in secondary schools. Prospective teachers will evaluate courses of study, educational materials and instructional strategies. Prerequisites: EDU 201. (2 s.h.)
Social Work (SWK) SWK 130 Introduction to Social Work This course will examine the profession of social work, its historical roots and trends, the role of the generalist, and the settings of practice. Contemporary and future issues facing the profession will be explored. The critical nature of lifelong learning and evidence-based practice will be stressed. Skills of practice across boundaries of difference will be covered including older adults, homeless, children, women, GLBT, disabilities, refugees and immigrants, religions, ethnicity, culture and nationalities. The concept of systemic oppression will be introduced. Fulfills the critical thinking core course requirement. (3 s.h.) SWK 201 Addictions This course is designed to provide basic knowledge regarding addictions. A basic assumption throughout the readings and exercises is that alcoholism and other addictions to illegal drugs, prescription drugs, food, nicotine, gambling, shopping, etc. are caused by a combination of biological, psychological and social factors. A second basic assumption is that prevention is better than a cure. In
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