Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

PSY 3120 Psychology of Leadership 3 credits In this course, students will explore the application of psychology in leadership. Students will learn to differentiate between leadership and management as well as when each are appropriate. Students will learn to identify the major leadership theories including transformational leadership, path-goal theory, and leader-member exchange theory. PSY 3210 Social Psychology 3 credits This course provides basic knowledge regarding human behavior, thought, and emotion and how they are affected by the presence or actions of other people as well as the social context. The course will cover social psychological issues including social cognition, attitudes, social influence, aggression, interpersonal relationships, group behavior, and cultural influences with an emphasis on the foundational psychological processes that underlie these phenomena. Additionally, the course will examine theory and research in social psychology and examine how behavioral researchers study interpersonal processes. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY 3215 Comparative Psychology 3 credits Designed to enable students to better understand psychological concepts by comparing human and animal behaviors. Students will study senses, hormones, communication patterns and early learning of humans and animals, and will determine how these parameters influence behavior. An introduction to animal-assisted therapy is included. PSY 3250 Psychology of Motivation at Work 3 credits Provides an overview of the principles of human motivation at work. Students will examine theories in motivation including goal setting theory and equity theory. Students will have the opportunity to learn and implement employee motivation theories through case studies and projects. PSY 3260 Human Sexuality 3 credits This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of sexuality. Course topics include critical issues in psychosexual development, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual health, relationships, sexual problems, sex therapy, sexual variances, and sexual exploitation. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851). PSY 3360 Psychology of Employees at Work 3 credits This course is designed to enable students to explore how work environment can impact employee psychology, productivity, and morale. Topics such as work-life balance, job characteristics, emotional intelligence, person-job fit, person-organization fit, and job performance will be explored. PSY 3803 Adult Development and Aging 3 credits An examination of the physiological, cognitive, and social factors involved in the psychology of aging. Emphasis is placed on the development of theoretical structures based on data from research and applications. (Prerequisite: PSY 2852) PSY 3861 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits A comprehensive study of the nature, causes, identification, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Topics include schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and severe emotional disturbances and their relationships to the major theoretical models in clinical psychology. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY 3869 Child Psychology 3 credits An introduction to the theoretical approaches to the study of child development during the prenatal, infancy, childhood, and adolescent periods. Contributions from physiological, psychological, and social influences are examined. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY/EDU 3873 Educational Psychology 3 credits An overview of the foundations of educational psychology and theories of learning. Motivation and learning environments will also be presented as well as developmental issues that affect learning. The teaching and assessment process will also be reviewed. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851)

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