UG Course Descriptions

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.

Examination of the psychology of human performance on organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on individual and group performance in such crucial areas as leadership, communications, conflict resolution, decision making, organizational systems and dynamics. Students study and develop psychological strategies for optimal organizational effectiveness.

An introduction to the basic dimensions and skills of the counseling process; an examination of the essential characteristics of an effective counselor; a review of the major theories of counseling and psychotherapy; and some experience in applying these components to a counseling situation.

An in-depth examination of a single contemporary psychological issue such as: wellness, substance abuse, eating disorders, mother and daughter relationships, spirituality, or a critical examination of specific therapeutic approaches. Topics will rotate based on current research trends and student interest. See course schedule for current topic.