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Psychology (PSY)
1303
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General Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of ENG 1301

A survey of the essential subject areas, major theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. (PSYC 2301)

2302
Social Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303

The study of the psychological processes that occur within groups and between groups as a function of the individual. (SOCI 2326 or PSYC 2319)

2306
Adjustment (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303

Psychological theory and research as they relate to contemporary problems of human behavior. Factors contributing to healthy individuals’ relationships with themselves and their environment. (PSYC 2315)

2310
Human Growth and Development (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303

A lifespan approach to the theories, principles, and characteristics of human development.

3301
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303

Application of psychological theory to problems of selecting, training, supervising and motivating individuals in organizational settings.

3302
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Principles of Educational Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303

An introduction to psychological concepts within the context of education. Additional emphasis on historical, cultural, and legal issues in education.

3303
Child Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303 and 3 additional hours in psychology

The study of development from conception up to adolescence from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Emphasis is on the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes which occur during childhood.

3305
Adolescent Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisite: PSY 1303 and 3 additional hours in psychology

A study of adolescent development from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Emphasis is on the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes which occur during adolescence.

3309
Adult Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303 and three additional hours in psychology

The psychological, biological and sociological factors which affect the major stages of adult development.

3310
Psychology of Women (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303 and three additional hours in psychology.

A survey of the major theories and issues involved in understanding the impact of gender on thinking and behaving.

4301
The History of Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

Major theoretical positions and research that contributed to development of psychology as a scientific discipline. Emphasis on developments from the late 19th century to the present.

4302
Abnormal Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

The etiology, classification and treatment of psychopathological disorders from these major theoretical perspectives: psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, physiological and sociocultural.

4303
African-American Issues in Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

This course surveys past and contemporary issues pertaining to the African American, including historical, developmental, clinical, educational and social issues.

4304
Learning, Memory and Cognition (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

Survey of theory and research in the cognitive processes, including learning, memory, perception, language, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Introduction to the broader field of cognitive science, including topics such as artificial intelligence and neurocognition.

4306
Theories of Personality (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

Major contemporary theories of personality are examined along with their implications for clinical application and research.

4308
Psychological Assessment (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and junior standing

The theory and practice of psychological tests, including a survey of the commonly used methods, techniques and instruments for measuring and assessing individual differences with regard to intelligence, personality, interests, aptitude and achievement.

4370
Senior Seminar in Psychology (3-3-0)
Prerequisites: PSY 1303, six additional hours in psychology and Junior standing. In-depth investigation of selected topics in psychology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. (Pending Coordinating Board approval)

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