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Psychology (PSYC) |
A basic course designed to give the student insight into the general problem of normal adjustment. Consideration is given to the role of personality and the influence of one’s environment, both physical and psycho-social. A practical approach is used to provide the student with greater self-understanding, and greater awareness of the psycho-social factors in the community. Lecture: 3 hours
A course for individuals who may eventually become supervisors in their professions. The material covers psychological problems and how people adjust to them in the working environments of the business world. Lecture: 3 hours
This course focuses on how a woman’s role changes during her adult years. Because women have been seriously limited in their development by sex biases and sex role stereotyping, concerns of women who are involved in career and life style decisions will be identified. Topics related to these concerns and ways to resolve them include role conflicts, role "overload," role discontinuity, achievement expectations, myths about women workers and mid-life career changes. Lecture: 3 hours
A course designed to assist the student or prospective student in formulating career goals and in understanding vocational development. Theories of career choice are applied to the exploration of different occupations and college majors. Students learn to develop a specific plan of action, including interview techniques and construction of resumes to apply for a position. Lecture: 2 hours
An exploration into the human condition: The process of communication and response; the art of helping; choice and the decision process; the limitations set by individual uniqueness; the acceptance of self and of others. An emphasis is also placed on the role of the value system and the problems which arise out of value conflicts. The seminar, through student participation in group exercises and role playing, provides for practical application of the human relation theories explored in the classroom. Lecture: 3 hours
A survey of the core areas of the science of psychology. Emphasis is placed on theories, methods, and findings concerning learning, motivation, physiology, sensation-perception, social behavior, personality, behavior disorders and therapies. Lecture: 3 hours
Emphasis is placed on the experimental approach to the study of social influence. The behavior of individuals in relation to their social-cultural environment is considered in light of special topics such as conformity, attitudes, aggression, cognitive organization, group dynamics, prejudice and interpersonal attraction. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
A course designed to offer students an understanding of the significant dynamics of human development, with emphasis placed on the normal rather than abnormal. The levels or stages of development covered include prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The earlier, more formative years receive special consideration because of their importance to later development. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
An intensive study of human growth and development in the adult years. Topics include adult personality, as affected by both continuity and changes; mental and physical performance of adults; participation in social roles such as spouse, parent, worker and retiree; physiological aspects of aging, and recent research in gerontology. This course is of benefit to those who plan to work with adults in social service occupations, as well as those who are just growing through the phases of adulthood themselves. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
A detailed review of basic research and data in the area of learning, focusing primarily on operant and classical conditioning. Basic principles and theories of behavior modification are emphasized, including reinforcement, punishment and methods of collecting data in both laboratory and natural settings. Students are required to design and conduct a behavioral change project under the supervision of the instructor. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: As required
This course deals with the application of psychological principles to pre-school, elementary, special needs and secondary level classroom situations. The course focuses on four topics essential to effective teaching: human development, learning and instruction, motivation and evaluation. Lecture: 3 hours
This course will deal with the significant loss of someone through death. Emphasis will be on death and the process of dying, role of the helping professions, family and the dying child, suicide, society’s response to death and dying, grief and bereavement. The approach in the course will be both didactic and experimental, incorporating readings, lectures, films, guest speakers, structural class exercises and field trips. Projects will lead students beyond the readings to further research and independent study. Lecture: 3 hours
An "in-depth" study of the adolescent period, including significant theories of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. The course will survey past and present sociocultural, economic and educational issues effecting the behavior of individuals from puberty into adulthood. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010 and 2030) Lecture: 3 hours
This course provides a detailed review and formal representation of the major theories of personality. The role of personality theory in the development of psychology, along with the location of the major viewpoints in the contemporary scene will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
An examination of a wide range of psychological and behavioral problems including theories of their causation. Emphatic focus is placed on evidence and problems in connection with theories of treatment ranging from Freudian analysis to learning theory. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
A survey of the basic principles of scientific inquiry will be followed by an intensive development of the techniques involved in conducting and reporting behavioral research. The methods of experimental control and design, the use of descriptive statistics, and the appropriate form and style of written research reports will be covered. (Prerequisite: PSYC 2010) Lecture: 3 hours
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