Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Academic Catalog 2023 - 2024

PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology 3 credits This course provides an overview of cross-cultural psychology. The student will examine the role of culture across a range of psychological areas including cognition, intelligence, emotion, motivation and behavior, human development, psychological disorders, social interactions, social perceptions, learning and learning disorders, and critical thinking. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY 3915 Forensic Psychology 3 credits This course deals with the application of psychological knowledge or methods to the study of criminality. Developmental risk factors, origins of criminal behavior, criminal psychopathy, serial killers, crime and mental disorders, violent crime, multiple murders, terrorism, sexual assault, property crime, and correctional psychology will be emphasized. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY/HMS 4612 Counseling Strategies & Interventions 3 credits A practical study of individual, group, marriage, family, and play therapy. Techniques utilized include those appropriate for children, teenagers, and adults. Emphasis on research-based interventions is provided. PSY 4805 Substance Abuse 3 credits Explores an understanding of substance usage and abuse through the perspectives of family, community, society, church, and state. Examines substance usage and abuse on multiple levels including sociological, psychological, cultural, and physiological. Encourages critical thinking relating to the effects of substance usage and abuse on individuals. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851) PSY/HMS 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services & Psychology 3 credits A modern survey of the principles and theories of moral conduct within the scope of the mental health industry. The behaviors of professionals, consumers, and organizations are scrutinized in a comprehensive study of the moral responsibilities that guide the inter-relationships inherent in the delivery of human services and psychology. Moral judgment and decision-making are applied to the establishment and implementation of social policy and its regulation. Analysis of APA ethical code. (Prerequisites: HMS 1501 and PSY 2851). PSY 4862 Psychology of Dreams and the Unconscious Mind 3 credits An intensive study of the phenomenon of dreams and hypnosis from a psychological perspective. Contemporary applications of how to use dreams and hypnosis to understand and improve life will be emphasized. PSY 4910 Cognitive Neuroscience 3 credits This course examines the history, neuroanatomy, methods of cognitive neuroscience, sensation and perception, control of action, learning and memory, emotion, language, attention, drugs and cognition, impulsivity, cognitive control, social cognition, and neurobiology of disease. (Prerequisites: PSY 2851; Junior/Senior Level) PSY 4950 Psychology Capstone 3 credits This seminar will involve a team project incorporating various sub-disciplines in psychology in reaction to a complex behavioral issue, by following ethical guidelines and engaging in psychological research. PSY 1882/2882/3882/4882 Topics in Psychology 3 credits Topics vary based on student interest. Topics may include social psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology of learning, or contemporary issues in psychology. (Prerequisite: PSY 2851)

SCIENCE

SCI 1200/2200/3200/4200 Topics in Science

3 credits

An advanced examination of selected topics in specific areas of study in science.

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