UG Course Descriptions

Study of diverse theoretical approaches to understanding personality; review of current assessment and research methods employed in the study of the person.

Examines the steps of the research process, in particular research design, using various methods of psychological research. Students will review and write research reports and develop skills in the critical analysis of research design. Students will begin an original Experimental Research Study (ERS) to include research questions, problem identification and literature review. (Prerequisites: PSY 101, 208)

Continues to examine the steps of the research process, in particular research design, using various methods of psychological research. Students will conduct research, gather and analyze data, review and write research reports and develop skills in the critical analysis of research design. Students will complete an original Experimental Research Study (ERS) to include designing a research project, collecting and analyzing data, and writing an APA style research report. (Prerequisites: PSY 208, 313)

Combination internship and independent study. Placements are available in clinical, educational, and industrial/business settings. A weekly seminar helps students process their experiences and presents information on a range of professional issues. Students must obtain permission of instructor before registering for internship.

Combination internship and independent study. Placements are available in clinical, educational, and industrial/business settings. A weekly seminar helps students process their experiences and presents information on a range of professional issues. Students must obtain permission of instructor before registering for internship.

Modern concepts of diagnosis, classification, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders. Emphasis is on the necessity for developing an understanding of the diversity of approaches to psychopathology including: behavioral, biomedical, cognitive, interpersonal, psychoanalytic, and humanistic.

Opportunities through group dynamics for students to expand their awareness of self and others, try out new patterns of behavior, and develop effective communication techniques. Students will learn behavioral skills that enhance interpersonal interactions.

Explores the entire range of human life from the moment of conception through death. The content is designed to encourage respect for theory and research and at the same time provide information that can be applied in a meaningful, practical sense. In essence, the course tells the story of human beings and how they get to be the way they are.

Positive Psychology focuses on what is “right” about people and seeks to understand which human strengths are critical for high levels of life satisfaction. This course explores current research that supports the notion that specific human strengths are predictors of optimal psychological well-being. Some of these strengths include: Happiness, Hope, Positive Affect, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Wisdom, Courage, Empathy, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Spirituality, Love, Gainful Employment, Resilience, and many more topics.

Examines in-depth the phenomenon of human sexuality. Topics include sexual myths and fallacies, the female sexual system, the male sexual system, sexual attitudes and behavior in today’s society, sexual dysfunctions and treatment. Special emphasis placed on the development of the physical and psychological aspects of a committed, intimate sexual relationship.