PSY 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3)
This survey course introduces the student to contemporary theories and methods in psychology.

PSY 201 INTRODUCTION TO APA STYLE. (1)
This course introduces the student to the professional writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA). Topics include grammar, punctuation, clear expression of ideas, citation of sources, quotation, headings, tables and figures, and reference format.

PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. (3)
This course introduces the student to the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual throughout the lifespan.

PSY 302 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 206.
An in-depth study of theory and research in child development from conception through late childhood with a focus on sensory, cognitive, social and personality development.

PSY 304 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course focuses on the etiology, classification and treatment of psychopathological disorders.

PSY 305 PERSONALITY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course focuses on personality traits, which are individual characteristics that are relatively stable over time and situations.  This course is based on a topical approach to current theories and research on personality.

PSY 320 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course examines the physiological bases of human behavior.  Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

PSY 328 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 206
This course focuses on the application of theory and research to the understanding of adolescent development.  Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent and family development within a social context. Also listed as FS 328.

PSY 340 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course provides an in-depth study of the physiological and neurological aspects of psychological development and human interaction with the environment.

PSY 350 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 or PSY 206 or permission of the instructor; PSY 201.
This course will present an overview of  the biological, social, and cultural factors that affect women throughout the lifespan.

PSY 360 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3)
This course presents an overview of the process of learning. It provides students with skills needed to work with others in an educational setting. It includes coverage of theories of development, assessing and dealing with individual variability, devising objectives, learning theories, motivation, and measurement and evaluation of learning.

PSY 370 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course examines individual behavior in its social and cultural context. Theoretical and empirical examination of core social psychological issues, such as social cognition, social influence, interpersonal relationships, and group behavior, are emphasized.

PSY 405 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201.
This course addresses the nature of cognitive processes. It focuses on the ways in which knowledge is acquired, stored and used, and emphasizes the relevance of the theories and research in cognitive psychology to mental activities in everyday life.

PSY 406 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 101 and 201. Also, it is recommended that the student take PSY 320 or PSY 340 before enrolling in this course.
How does the brain create the mind? This course will attempt to answer this question by providing an understanding of the role that the brain plays in visual cognition, memory, language, music, personality (both normal and abnormal), emotion, and gender differences in cognition by examining patterns of cognitive performance produced by both normal and brain-damaged populations.

PSY 408 INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and PSY 201.
This course introduces the student to some of the major theories of personality and associated systems of counseling and psychotherapy; applications and limitations of the various systems, and principles of treatment and ethical standards.

PSY 410 INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 370.
The purpose of this course is to examine factors within the field of organizational/industrial psychology such as employee motivation, selection and training, and organizational determinants of employee behavior.  Major theories, models, research techniques, and findings of the science of I/O psychology will be emphasized in order to develop awareness and understanding of the aims and goals of the practice of I/O psychology.

PSY 430 BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 201 and PSY 408. Interactive lecture-lab.
This course introduces the student to an eclectic model for counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on developing the basic interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a professional helping field.  Also listed as FS 430.

PSY 449 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY.  (Variable, 1-3; eligible to be repeated up to 6 hours).  Prerequisites: Approval of instructor and practicum coordinator and PSY 201.
The practicum experience provides the opportunity for a student to learn about teaching, research, or service aspect of the field of psychology.  Students participate in a variety of learning activities designed to provide hands-on experience.  Students may serve as practicum assistants in an introductory psychology course, in a faculty member’s research lab, in a human service agency, or another approved practicum site.

PSY 450 INDEPENDENT STUDY. (Variable, 2-6) Prerequisites: 12 semester hours of Psychology and advanced standing, or permission of instructor and PSY 201.
In this course, the student develops the skills necessary to carry out psychological research. A written review of the literature on a selected topic, and a research project are examples of the type of work required.

PSY 454 APPLIED STATISTICS. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 201
This course introduces the student to current methods and applications of statistical procedures associated with common research designs.

PSY 455 RESEARCH IN HUMAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 201 and 454.
This is a basic course in the application of current research methods in the field of human behavioral research.  The student is introduced to the selection and formulation of a research problem, development of a hypothesis, data collection and analysis.

PSY 490 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSY 201 and advanced standing, with a minimum of 12 credit hours of upper-level psychology courses, or permission of instructor.
This course examines the philosophical and scientific roots of modern psychological thought. The origins of systems of psychology and the ways these systems were influenced by historical contexts and are reflected in contemporary psychology also are explored.

PSY 499 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY. (1-6) Prerequisite: PSY 201
This course allows flexibility in the offering of coursework for students who are interested in topics beyond the regular curriculum in the major.