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Courses Offered Fall 2011*
* This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
PSY*100 Intro. 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:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
8:00-9:20; 9:30-10:50
STAFF
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
11:00 - 12:20
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY*131 Drugs and Behavior
4 Credits; Meets Gen.Educ:Social Science
This course provides a broad overview of drug-behavior interactions. The term "drug" is broadly defined and includes both legal and illegal substances. Topics include the physiological effects of various classes of drugs, the role of nonspecific factors, the history of drug use, an examination of current drug policy and prevention/treatment issues. This course satisfies the Triad Education Social Science course requirement.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
1:00-2:20
Jen Mozolic
PSY*202 Human Development: Infant
2 Credits - Term 2
This course examines human development from conception to two years of age. The course considers information and issues in prenatal care, birthing practices, and the development of physical, perceptual, socioemotional, linguistic, and cognitive processes. This course satisfies partial fulfillment of the Triad Education Social Science course requirement.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1
9:30-10:50
Kathryn Burleson
PSY*203 Human Development:Childhood
2 Credits - Term 2
Examines the roles of home and school in the physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development of children between the ages of 2-12. The course emphasizes the use of psychological theories to understand the complexities of developmental processes. An out-of-class service-learning component is often required. This course satisfies partial fulfillment of the Triad Education Social Science course requirement.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
11:00-12:20
Kathryn Burleson
PSY*231 Research Methods in Social Science
4 credits; Meets Gen.Educ: College Comp II
PreReq: MAT 141 Statistics and SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology or PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology or permission of instructor.
This course provides students the opportunity to improve scientific writing and research skill by completing several drafts of an original APA formatted research proposal. Students learn to transform ideas into researchable questions by examining the nature of scientific thinking, research design, hypothesis testing, and quantitative methodology. Students apply their knowledge of research methods to prepare to conduct their own research, to become better able to critique scholarly reports of research, and to become better consumers of social science research presented in the media.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
1:00-2:20
Jen Mozolic
PSY*310 Biopsychology
4 credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology.
This course examines the neurophysiological underpinnings of complex behaviors. An in-depth understanding of the structure and function of the central nervous system provides the foundation for later topics that include the role of the central nervous system in language, movement, sexual behavior, regulation of body states, emotions, and psychopathology.
Sections:
Monday, Wednseday, Friday 1
9:30-10:50
Jen Mozolic
PSY*311 Theories of Personality
4 credits; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology and junior or senior standing -or- or permission of the instructor
This course engages students in critical examination of theory and research in the study of human personality, individual differences, motivation and well-being. Theoretical approaches explored include psychoanalytic, dispositional, biopsychological, cognitive, phenomenological, humanistic, behavioral, and social learning perspectives. Students engage in comparison and contrast of these different perspectives and their underlying assumptions. This course also provides the opportunity for students to integrate their study across broad areas of psychology and to apply the study of personality to other fields such as creative writing, literature, philosophy, education, outdoor leadership, business, and social work.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
9:30-10:50
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY*402 History of Psychology
4 credit; Meets Gen.Educ: Social Science
PreReq: PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology and PSY 231 Research Methods in Social Sciences
This course explores the history of psychology through the use of primary sources. Students will gain an understanding of important themes, developments, and figures in the history of psychology. Students will read materials from archives and other sources in order to learn about the broad sociocultural context in which psychology has emerged. Further, in a fascinating component to the course, students will peek in on original letters sent by leaders in the field in order to learn about important events, successes, and struggles through the individuals' own words.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
11:00-12:20
Bob Swoap
PSY*490 Advanced Research I
2 credits - Term 1
PreReq: MAT141,PSY231
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. This course is recommended for all students considering application to graduate study in psychology.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
2:30-3:50
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY*491 Advanced Research II
2 credits - Term 2
PreReq: PSY490
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 II, students will have created a final written research proposal ready for submission to the Institutional Review Board. This course is recommended for all students considering application to graduate study in psychology.
Sections:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1
2:30-3:50
Martha Knight-Oakley
PSY*493 ST: Advanced Counseling Practicum
4 credits, Meets Gen.Educ: Social Sciences
PreReq: PSY 490
This is an advanced seminar class for students who want to further pursue their knowledge and interest in counseling and psychotherapy. Students will develop and demonstrate an integration of psychotherapy theory and skills, utilizing guiding theories of counseling, session and case management, and ethical conduct. The class will utilize group supervision techniques.
Sections:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2
2:30-3:50
Bob Swoap