The major goal of this course is to provide an introduction to adolescent development. This course will cover the major biological, cognitive, and social transitions that occur during adolescence in addition to providing an overview of the major developmental tasks of adolescence which include developing identity, autonomy, intimacy, and sexuality. Important contexts, such as family relationships, peer relationships, and school environments, in which adolescents develop, will also be explored. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

This course provides a broad overview of the multiple perspectives of adult development from young adulthood to late adulthood. The emphasis is on breadth--the range of influences on individual growth and development during the adult years--rather than an in-depth focus on one or two facets of adult development. As the field of adult development and aging has been interdisciplinary from its inception, biological, psychological, sociological, cognitive, gender, and cross-cultural theories will be explored. The current status of research and implications for practice in a variety of adult settings with diverse populations will also be examined, as well as the political and social implications of aging and development in the United States. Prerequisites: PSY 101; Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.

The study of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Lecture explores theory and examples, labs develop an experimental approach to understanding how and why animals (including humans!) do what they do. Topics include communication, mating behavior, parental care, foraging, territoriality, and social behavior. Prerequisites: PSY 101 ; BIO 152  or consent of the instructor.

This course emphasizes that assessing individuals for potential substance use disorders, developing effective treatment plans, and providing the required treatment and aftercare should all be part of one seamless process. Various assessment instruments, interviewing methods, and diagnostic tools will be reviewed. Included will be a full discussion of Prochaska and Miller's Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing. A review of treatment options will include 12-step and other self-help groups, outpatient individual and group therapies, hospital based interventions and long-term residential treatment. Cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal and psychopharmacological approaches to treatment will all be explored. Prerequisites: PSY 101 

This course examines the relationship between the functions of the central nervous system and behavior. Topics include basic structure and function of brain cells, and the physiological mechanisms of sensory perception, motor coordination, sleep, memory, language, aggression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and one of: BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 155, BIO 181, BIO 182.

This course will comprehensively cover career options in psychology on different degree level. We will focus on experiences and practical skills needed at each level. Course objectives include introducing different career options to psychology majors, gaining knowledge of experiential requirements for different career options and gaining experience writing cover application materials for graduate schools and jobs. This course will be taught in a hybrid format, primarily over Blackboard, with four in person meeting throughout the semester. This course cannot be used for the Psychology Minor. Prerequisites: None

The major goal of this course is to introduce students to the field of child psychology by providing an understanding of development from conception through adolescence. Major topics include cognitive development, language development, emotional and social development, and contexts of development. Two main questions guide the course: how do children develop the knowledge, skills, and personality characteristics that allow them to become successful adults and how do differences in children come about? Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

In this course, we will explore the neural processes underlying cognitive functions such as attention, reasoning, imagery, language, problem solving, sensation, and perception. We will examine these phenomena in the context of the evolution of the cognitive system in the natural world, and the physiological mechanisms that enable them. Within the body of this course, we will understand Cognitive Science as a foundational laboratory science, and we will cover many theoretical and empirical approaches to Cognitive Science, with a focus on Perception. This course will provide students with knowledge and experience in the theories and techniques that are the foundations of experimental psychology and our understanding of the basic functional properties of the human brain. Prerequisites: PSY 101 

An introduction to a culturally centered treatment model that employs the intersectionality of the human experience. Students will learn how to understand the vastness of human experience, and employ aspects of it in treatment.  Much of the course will take place outside the classroom, in open spaces: near water, greenery, and snow.  Students will learn how to employ the fullness that is the human experience in therapy.  This is a culturally oriented, client-centered, strengths-based treatment model that is very circular and work exceedingly well within marginalized communities and with clients of color. Prerequisites: PSY 380 

This course will utilize an interdisciplinary approach to cross-cultural understanding of human development, including psychological, sociological, anthropological, and feminist perspectives. This approach will be implemented during both in-class and community-based course activities. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Cross-listed: PSY 345 Offered: Summer

This course will provide students with a deeper understanding of loss and grief through the lifespan. Using a bio-psycho-social-cultural perspective, the course will delve into both death and non-death/living losses.  Additionally, the course will explore and critique theories and tasks related to grieving. Students will learn about grieving as an adaptive process, as well as understand risks related to complicated and prolonged grief.  This course seeks to provide opportunities for each student to develop a keen and deeper appreciation of their lives by examining existential phenomenon as death, loss, grief, and resiliency.  Prerequisites: PSY 101 

Overview of the ways that substance use impacts individuals, families and society. Various models of abuse and addiction will be discussed, with an emphasis on the Biopsychosocial Model. Demonstrates an appreciation of how biological, genetic, developmental, psychological, environmental, historical and cultural factors all interact to explain substance use, abuse and dependency. Considerable emphasis on the psychopharmacological aspects of substance use and gaining an understanding of the way that specific drugs affect individuals on physical, emotional and behavioral levels. Prerequisites: PSY 101 

This course will cover emotion and motivation from a scientific perspective, with an emphasis on current research findings. Students will gain expertise in behaviors and neural substrates of the emotion system in general with a special emphasis on stress. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

Senior psychology majors write and present to the Psychology Department a critical review of the primary research literature on a topic in psychology of their choice. They will exhibit skills in searching data sources (e.g., PsychInfo), writing conceptual frameworks for the reviews, analyzing and summarizing the research articles, critically evaluating the research, and writing the final review paper in APA style. Prerequisites: PSY 101;  PSY 375; psychology major declaration; senior standing.

An introduction to psychology as a science. Emphasis on major topics and areas of research in psychology including: biology and behavior, perception, memory, learning, states of consciousness, emotions, personality, psychological disorders, and psychotherapies. Prerequisites: None.

Designed to provide students with knowledge in the theory and practice of group therapy, the course will explore basics in group selection and formation, therapeutic issues for group work, dealing with problems in process and participant behavior, and application with different populations. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

Students work in an agency under the supervision of a licensed social worker. This internship is taken by in the Human Services Concentration and is administered by the Social Science Department. When students begin their internship requirements, the first term they must take PSY 497 3 for 1-credit concurrently with PSY 400. If the internship continues into the next term, students take PSY 400. Exceptions can be approved by the Psychology Internship Coordinator. Prerequisites: HS 300, HS 302, and consent of instructor

An intermediate level research experience in which students will engage in independent research. This could be a new research project, or the continuation of a project. Students may gain skills in study design, data collection, data analysis, and presentation. This may be the second stage of a developmental research process and can fulfill the internship requirement when taken concurrently with 1 credit of PSY 497 3. Prerequisites: PSY 101 ; Consent of instructor.

A course that enables students to become involved with faculty doing empirical research on a wide variety of topics in psychology. Learning will involve direct instruction as well as applied experiences. The activities and requirements of the course will vary depending upon the type of research. Students will be expected to work 3 hours per week per credit hour. A maximum of two credits in Independent Research can be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and consent of instructor.

Participate in PSY 679 by attending all classes, and actively being engaged in class participation. Outcome: to become proficient in the DSM V diagnostic criteria. Assessment: At end of semester, student will be assessed by Dr. Fabian on familiarization of the DSM. Grade: will be pass/fail.

Topics and credits will be determined and approved by the Department of Psychology. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

Addresses the major concepts of the field including both theory and the application of Family Therapy. Practical applications and demonstrations given in class to foster the student's beginning skills as a therapist. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

This course is an introduction to the major therapy methods in use today. It gives a brief examination of the nature of mental health and dysfunctions from the organic, interpersonal and intra-psychic perspectives and a study of the theories and treatment methods of contemporary psychotherapies. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

This course is an empirical and theoretical examination of the processes of learning and memory, examining the origin and history of concepts and theories in learning and memory.Specifically, students will learnto understand theories about how human beings learn (encode), store, and retrieve (remember) all of the amazing things we are able to remember.Topics included are habituation, classical and operant conditioning; cognitive behavioral theories and cognitive theories; social learning; human memory; neurobiology of learning and memory and other selected topics. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

An integrated study of the processes and major influences throughout the human experience from the beginnings of life through aging. Learning, cognitive, self-actualization theories as well as the psychoanalytic tradition will be examined. Prerequisites: PSY 101. Cross listed: PSY 346

Students will learn and apply basic knowledge and skills for working directly with individuals and families (i.e., micro practice). Special attention will be given to the competencies of case management and interviewing, emphasizing communication skills and management of the helping relationship. The generalist perspective from social work will be used in a context of multiculturalism. Professional values and ethics will be employed as guiding principles to micro practice skills and decisions. In a practice course students should be prepared to take an active role in "hands-on" learning using demonstrations, dyads and small group-work. Prerequisites: None.

In this course we will focus on the theories, ethics, and issues related to counseling within a multicultural context. Working effectively with diverse clients requires self-awareness, the skills for successful interaction, and knowledge of information specific to various cultures/populations, and the ability to engage in a relationship with those from other cultures/populations. Implications of cultural ethnic, geographic, and sexual diversity are considered as they relate to developing a multicultural perspective in studying and understanding human behavior, as well as its application in professional settings. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J or consent of the instructor.

The goal of this course is to explore the fundamentals of neuroscience research. By reading classic academic articles in the field and current research, students will be able to follow the historical evolution of neuroscience research through to its evolving present state. We will build upon the knowledge of basic cellular mechanisms from BIO 151and basic neuroscience from PSY 445. We will explore complex cellular mechanisms, functional and structural brain connectivity, network activation, and related behavioral correlates. We will gain expertise in many basic neuroscientific methods by testing hypotheses using neural network models, neuron and brain simulation software, neuro-imaging data analysis and connectivity software, and physiological data collection. Prerequisites: PSY 101 ; BIO 445 /PSY 445; OR consent of the instructor

This course considers parenting practices across diverse cultures around the world and within the United States. It draws on research from several disciplines (primarily psychology, sociology, and anthropology) to inform students' understanding of parenting in diverse cultures. An interdisciplinary approach will be employed to examine how geographic, political, religious, cultural, and economic characteristics of the country/region/community affect specific childrearing approaches and practices. The course will also cover a smaller number of "controversial" topics, including: child discipline; grandparents as parents; fatherhood; parenting children with special needs; gay/lesbian parenting; and child abuse. In trying to understand parenting practices, students will also examine parenting practices in their own communities through a community engagement activity outside of class. Prerequisites: PSY 101; Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199  in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school.

Work in a setting for the assessment and treatment of alcohol and other substance abuse. The internship participants will discuss their internship experiences, specifically related to issues of case management and referral, assessment and treatment planning, record keeping, cultural diversity, relapse prevention, aftercare, patient and community education, and the ethical considerations facing professionals working in the field. The senior seminars and  internships are the clinical capstone within the Substance Abuse Counseling concentration. Substance Abuse concentrations must take 2 semesters of PSY 496 to fulfill this requirement. Students must also take PSY 497  for 1 credit concurrently with PSY 496 for 1 semester. Prerequisites: PSY 101 , PSY 380 

An examination of the basic principles of test construction and interpretation including issues related to reliability and validity. Issues related to test administration, scoring and reporting are explored, with emphasis given to the ethical uses of psychological tests. Attention is also given to emerging trends in the practical uses of tests. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

Active experiences involving psychology as a science or in psychology as a means to improving human welfare. 1 credit will be  required for Clinical/Counseling and General Psychology Majors. Students will contact the Psychology Department internship director and the nature and extent of the internship experience will determine the number of credits. Internships will be available in settings offering psychological services. Prerequisites: PSY 101 

All students majoring in Psychology are required to take 497 3 for either 1 or 2 credits. Students will participate in an internship experience and examine and reflect on their strengths, current limitations, and areas for growth in terms of their work in the internship settings. They will also examine and reflect on the ethical and moral elements of the internship settings, and examine and develop creative and innovative solutions for problems in the internship setting. Lastly, students will determine how their work in the internship contributes to a more just and compassionate world. General and Clinical Counseling majors are required to take PSY 497 3 for 2 credits, which entails 1-credit of a 60-hour internship, and 1-credit of traditional lecture and preparatory work. Human Services and Substance Abuse Counseling Concentrations will complete PSY 497 3 for 1-credit of traditional lecture and preparatory work in addition to a separate internship course for their major requirements. (Please see major requirements for Human Services and Substance Abuse Concentrations for more information.) Students will contact the Psychology Department Internship Director for assistance in finding internships. Prerequisites: PSY 101; PSY 380  is a pre-requisite for Clinical Counseling Majors Corequisites: Concurrent registration in PSY 400, PSY 495, PSY 496G or PSY 496H, PSY 392, or PSY 492 or consent of instructor

This course examines the ways in which couple relationships are formed, maintained, and dissolved. Relevant theory and empirical research will be used to examine a range of relationship processes (including attraction, love, intimacy, commitment, power, communication, and conflict) that may have an impact on the development and quality of an intimate relationship. Throughout our explorations of intimate relationships, we will examine how gender influences relationships processes, and specifically how gendered power affects the quality of intimate relationships. The student will become familiar with theories, research findings, and methodologies used to study features of and changes in intimate relationships. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J and sophomore or above standing

This course, through the multidisciplinary nature of topics discussed, allows for students to explore the ways in which they relate to men in their lives and in the world. It is intended that through engagement with community-based agencies that work with boys and men, we will develop a deeper understanding of the very complex ways boys and men are affected by the experiences of growing up male and having people respond to them as male. Through this integration of scholarly works, class discussion, and community involvement, the student will be fostered into becoming a more socially conscious and compassionate member of greater society. This service learning course expects that students participate in 1-2 hours weekly of community engagement outside of class. Prerequisites: PSY 101 ; Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school. Crosslisted with WS 389 and COR 230K.

This course is an introduction to major theories and empirical research in the field of personality psychology. Topics include the dynamics, structure, and assessment of personality, as well as personality development and change. Biological and socio-cultural influences on personality will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

A two-semester senior level capstone research project. In the first semester, students will develop and implement an independent research project. Students will gain skills in searching data sources, research ethics, reviewing and analyzing empirical research to drive study design, creation and programming of research materials, preparation for data collection, as well as writing the introduction and methods of a research manuscript. This may be the third stage of a developmental research process and can fulfill the internship requirement. In the second semester, students will continue to develop research skills in the form of data collection, data coding and analysis, public research presentation as well as the writing of the results and discussion section of a research manuscript. This may be the fourth stage of a developmental research process and can fulfill the internship requirement when taken concurrently with 1 credit of PSY 497 3. Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 375, and consent of instructor.

This course will introduce students to a wide range of psychological disorders and conditions of psychopathology, along with contemporary treatment approaches. Students are introduced to historical and contemporary, accepted conceptualizations of psychopathology, theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and the basis of diagnosis and classification of psychopathology. In addition, where applicable critical thinking multicultural, legal, and ethical issues involved in the field are also addressed. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

This course is an introduction to research in psychology with an emphasis on understanding and learning to conduct research in various areas in psychology and becoming a critical consumer of psychological research. Each student will be required to write a research proposal for an original research project.  Prerequisites: PSY 101  and PSY 369 

A beginning level research experience in which students will engage in research in a support role. Students may support the development, implementation or continuation of research projects. Students will gain skills in basic research processes. It may be part of a developmental research process, or a standalone experience. Prerequisites: PSY 101 

This course is an overview of theories and research pertaining to the interaction and reciprocal influences between individuals and their societal context. It includes such topics as helping behavior, attribution, group processes, attitude change, racism, sexism, obedience/compliance, and aggression/violence (and others). Emphasis will be placed on both the major thinking in these areas and experimental investigation of these notions. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

The techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics appropriate to the research methods and forms of analysis used in the social sciences; and to the use of micro-computer statistical programs. Prerequisites: Completion of a Foundations Math requirement.

This course will provide an understanding of applied practice and research-based sport psychology theories and techniques. Topics will range from attentional focus, pre-competitive anxiety, goal setting, motivation, relaxation, and mental toughness related to individual and team levels. Students will study the research-based approaches in sport psychology to create plans to enhance performance among potential clients. Prerequisite: PSY 101. Cross-listed with EXR 320.

A different topic in psychology will be examined in each topic course. Knowledge on mood disorders in order to provide students with advanced knowledge on the historical development, classification of the disorders, and the role of genetics and neurobiology. We will also examine the role of gender (both male and female), class issues, culture, personality and developmental factors that can play a role in the development of mood disorders. Course texts will be a combination of theory and research, professional, popular psychology, and autobiographical approaches to mood disorders. A community project or practicum may be required. Prerequisites: PSY 101 J.

A different topic in psychology will be examined in each topic course. Prerequisites: None.