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PSYC 205 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (FALL/SPRING) 4 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 204. This course introduces students to the scientific underpinnings of psychology. Students learn about
scientific theory, research methods, research ethics, research design and reporting, and scientific evaluation. Students get hands-on experience
in developing and analyzing research studies.

PSYC 210 PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to assist students in furthering their knowledge of the psychological aspects of sexuality. Topics examined will include
psychosexual development, sexual identity, sexual norms, sexual problems/treatments, and research.

PSYC 298 COOP-PSYC 12 CREDITS
Students must meet applicable program eligibility requirements and must submit program application materials to the Program Coordinator
prior to receiving permission from the instructor to register for this course. Program requirements can be found on the Career Development
Center website.

PSYC 301 APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 202. This course examines and evaluates techniques of behavior change based upon experimentally derived principles of
learning as they are applied in clinical and education settings and in the home.

PSYC 302 CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE (FALL/SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is a study of physical, cognitive, and social development that occurs in childhood from birth to adolescence
with emphasis on the interaction among the various domains in which development progresses.

PSYC 307 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY (FALL/SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is a study of the theories of personality and an examination of research related to personality functioning.
It includes a historical review and critical evaluation of the basic perspectives in personality, their relation to different areas of psychology, and
their application to everyday experience.

PSYC 308 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (FALL/SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is a study of the behavior of individuals as influenced, directly or indirectly, by social stimuli. It examines
thinking, emotions, desires, and judgments of individuals as overt behaviors. Students study a wide range of social factors and do not adhere to
one specific frame of reference. Topics will include socialization, family, church, school, sex, race, facial attractiveness, etc. Students are
exposed to a wide range of social issues as these relate to the individual.

PSYC 309 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
This course examines the development of psychology from early psycho/philosophical thought to more modern psychological developments. It
explores the history of psychology including the development of major psychological theories, important events, and biographies of influential
theorists in the discipline.

PSYC 310 AGING, DEATH, AND DYING (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is a survey of the social, economic, psychological, and biochemical problems involved in understanding and
accepting the process of aging and the experiences of the death of loved ones, friends, or acquaintances.

PSYC 311 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (FALL/SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course examines the historical, theoretical, and methodological perspectives from which the study of culture and
cultural differences emerge. It explores the impact of culture on the psychological development of humans. Specific topics will include how
culture influences cognition, personality, social development, and psychopathology.

PSYC 312 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (SPRING Only) 3 CREDITS
This course presents research and applications in the domain of sport psychology. It also examines the historical background and issues of
ethics in its practice.

PSYC 320 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (FALL/SPRING) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. This course is an investigation into the neurophysiological correlates and systems underlying behavior. The
physiological processes involved in sensorimotor activity, motivation, learning, and cognition are examined.

PSYC 321 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101,PSYC 320. This course examines research and theories related to our sensory experience of the objects and events in our
environment. Each of the senses will be considered from biological and phenomenological perspectives. Topics will include psychophysics,
vision, audition, speech perception, and the chemical senses.

PSYC 330 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (FALL Only) 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite: PSYC 101, BIOL 101 This course introduces students to the study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness and

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