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Spring 2009 Psychology Courses
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
An overview of the field of psychology. Topics include the philosophical and scientific origins of psychology, biological and perceptual processes, learning, cognition, human development, emotion, personality, social psychology, and psychotherapy.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
9:30AM – 10:50AM
Kristy Hamilton
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30AM – 10:50AM
Kathryn Burleson
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
11:00AM – 12:20PM
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY 121 - Sport Psychology
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
This course examines theoretical, clinical, and applied aspects of sport psychology. It provides a broad overview of the major topics in the area (e.g., performance enhancement, motivation, competitive anxiety, and injury recovery). The primary course objective is to facilitate understanding of how psychological factors influence involvement and performance in sport settings, and how participation in sports affects individuals and groups.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
2:30PM – 3:50PM
Bob Swoap
*Term IV Only
PSY 204 - Adolescent Development
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
Examines the development of the individual during adolescence. Areas of inquiry include physical and sexual development, cognitive development, personality development, and social development.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00PM – 2:20PM
Kathryn Burleson
*Term III Only
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
2:30PM – 3:50PM
Bob Swoap
*Term III Only
PSY 205 - Adult Development and Aging
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
Examines human development from early adulthood through old age. Areas of inquiry include physical, cognitive, social, and personality development as well as issues in aging and death
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00PM – 2:20PM
Kathryn Burleson
*Term IV Only
PSY 231 - Research Methods in Social Science
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: College Comp.II.
Prerequisite: MAT 141 Statistics and SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology or PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology or permission of the instructor.
This course provides students the opportunity to improve scientific writing and research skill by completing several drafts of an original APA formatted research project. Students learn to transform ideas into researchable questions by exam-ining the nature of scientific thinking, research design, hypothesis testing, and quantitative methodology. Students apply their knowledge of research methods to become better consumers of social science research presented in the media.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
1:00PM – 2:20PM
Bob Swoap
PSY 297 - Psychology of Music
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
A survey of the fields of Music Psychology and Biomusicology. The course will cover aspects of music in culture, music origins, the neural processing of music, sensation and perception of music, music therapy, and researched ties between music and behavior.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30AM - 10:50AM
Kristy Hamilton
PSY 318 - Social Psychology
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 -or- SOC 100 -or- ANT 200
A systematic examination of the major theories and research traditions on social psychology. Topics include the development, modification, and measurement of attitudes, person perception, interpersonal attraction, group dynamics, conformity, aggression, and prosocial behavior. PSY 231 Research Methods in Social Science is recommended as a prior or concurrent course.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
11:00AM – 12:20PM
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY 323 - Learning and Conditioning
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 Intro to Psychology
This course explores the basic principles of behaviorism and how they can be applied in a variety of settings, including animal training. Most of the course focuses on operant conditioning, habituation and classical conditioning are discussed.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
11:00AM – 12:20PM
Kristy Hamilton
*Term III Only
PSY 325 - Cognition
2 Credits; Partially Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 Intro to Psychology
This course focuses on the processes of attention, memory, thinking, and the organization of knowledge. Theoretical attempts to explain these processes and research strategies to elucidate fulfillment of the Triad Education Social Science course requirement. PSY 231 Research Methods in Social Science is recommended as a prior or concurrent course.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
11:00AM – 12:20PM
Kristy Hamilton
*Term IV Only
PSY 326 - Theories and Techniques in Counseling and Psychotherapy
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
Prerequisite: PSY 100 Intro to Psychology
Explores major theories and techniques utilized in psychotherapeutic settings. Areas of inquiry include behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches to treatment. Basic counseling skills (e.g., listening, communication, and problem solving) are also covered.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
2:30PM – 3:50PM
Bob Swoap
PSY 418 - Cultural Psychology
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science.
Prerequisite: Declared psychology major or minor and senior standing; or permission of the instructor.
This course provides an opportunity for the investigation of important original contributions to psychological inquiry. Students examine human behavior in the cultural context, utilizing psychological theories and empirical research. Particular attention is paid to research methods, cognition, informal learning and formal schooling, health and psychopathology, family dynamics, language, and identity. Other topics may include perception, emotions, creativity, personality, and religion.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
9:30AM – 10:50AM
Kathryn Burleson
*This class will travel together and spend a week on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota for a cross-cultural spring break Service-Learning trip.
PSY 459 - Professional Issues in Psychology
2 Credits
Prerequisite: Declared psychology major or minor and senior standing, or junior standing with permission of instructor.
Prepares students to make the transition from the undergraduate major to either graduate study or employment in the field of psychology or related fields. Self-assessment, clarification of post-graduate goals, and skills and strategies relevant to career and life planning are emphasized. Current professional issues in psychology will be discussed, including professional ethics.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30AM – 10:50AM
Martha Knight-Oakley
*Term IV Only
PSY 490/491 - Advanced Research in Psychology I or II
Students in this course will design, conduct, and present original, empirical research. The class will meet regularly to master advanced research designs and methods, data analysis, and communication of research findings. In a seminar format, students will work as a research team to critique one another's research and engage in collaborative problem solving around class members' research projects. By the end of Advanced Research I, students will have created a final written research proposal ready for submission to the Institutional Review Board. In Advanced Research II, students will conduct, analyze, and present their research. This course is recommended for all students considering application to graduate study in psychology.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday
2:30PM – 4:00PM
Martha Knight-Oakley