psychology to improve the well-being of people in a variety of settings. It discusses theories and concepts related to variables influencing human interaction and basic knowledge concerning intercultural interaction, cultural issues, and social justice. PSY 385 – Psychology’s Perspective of the Arts (3) HHHHH Prerequisites: PSy 150/150H. this course focuses on the psychological study of the mental processes and universal and culture-specific behavior involved in the creation and appreciation of art, including perception, symbols, emotions, and creativity. PSY 400 – Community Psychology (3) HHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. An introduction to the field of community psychology. Discussion of theoretical and political roots, research approaches, and models of prevention and intervention to promote human well-being. Social issues will be addressed. PSY 410 – Motivation and Emotion (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. Study of needs, feelings, desires and purposes that arouse and direct human behavior.
PSY 430 – Psychology’s Perspective of Film (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. this course focuses on the psychological study of mental processes and universal and culture-specific behavior involved in the creation and appreciation of film, including perception, emotion, genres, and cinema-therapy. PSY 440 – Psychology’s Perspective on Literature (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. Psychological study of the interplay of the personality and personal history of author and reader along with the relationship of social psychological concepts to literature. PSY 450 – Psychology of Place (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. Studies sense of place based in social psychology and shows importance of symbolic meanings related to place satisfaction (attitude toward a setting) and attachment (personal identification with setting) and behavior. PSY 460 – The Psychology of Creativity (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. Psychological study of creativity at the individual and group level and ways in which creativity is encouraged or discouraged. Discussion of the traits of creative individuals and self-exploration. PSY 470 - Sports Psychology (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H. this course will cover various psychological principles associated with sport. Exploration of which psychological variables can hinder athletic performance and which 177
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PSY 415 - Tests and Measurements (3) HHHHHH Prerequisite: PSy 150/150H and PSy 235. this course will expose the student to psychological and educational tests, their validity, reliability, scale transformations, norms, and standardization. We will also explore administration, uses, and interpretation of various instruments of assessment.