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  • 4.00 Credits

    PSYC 2000 Research Psychological Methods (4L,4CR) [E]Introduces students to some of the methods of investigating psychological questions. Exposes students to various research strategies ranging from observational to experimental, using representative laboratory exercises, lectures, readings, films and demonstrations. Requires written and oral reports. Requires extra research time outside of class. Prerequisite: an introductory course in psychology, completion of ENGL 1010, STAT 2050, 2070 or other four hour statistic course with lab. Earned letter grade of ""C"" or better is required in each prerequisite course. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2020 Positive Psychology (3L,3CR) This course introduces one of the fastest growing subfields and an emerging shift in the field of psychology from pathology to strengths and resiliency. Positive psychology explores mental health as building on the best in life by seeking to fulfill the lives of healthy individuals. Course content includes research in the areas of happiness/well-being, optimism, creativity, resilience, meaning, and gratitude, as well as practical application of these and other strength-based psychological concepts. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 or SOC 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2050 Introductory Counseling/Clinical Theories (3L,3CR) An introductory course featuring a review of the development of psychotherapy, a study of psychological concepts basic to the therapeutic process, and understanding of the major models and principles of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2060 Psychology of Gender (3L,3CR) This course provides students with an opportunity to explore human behavior from a gender perspective. The study of gender has generated controversy and historically, psychologists focused on discovering differences between women and men. The feminist movement has shifted the focus to the lived experiences of women which include the social construction of institutions, race/ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, and other categories of difference. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2080 Biological Psychology (3L,3CR) [E] Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethnology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior and evolution and behavioral genetics.Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and BIOL 1000 or equivalent. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2155 Motivational Interviewing(3L,3CR)Behavioral change is a goal of many human service professionals. This course will examine the process of how change occurs and how to apply evidence based practices to assist clients with the change process thorough the use of motivational interviewing. Through a combination of lecture, skill practice, discussion, and personal exploration, this course will serve as a 'hands on' experience for the change process. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2200 Human Sexuality (3L,3CR) An interdisciplinary course designed to acquaint the student with the major factors affecting human sexuality. Relevant research is reviewed in biology, psychology, sociology, and anthropology, as well as religious and historical perspectives. Prerequisite: Three to four hours of a 1000 level introductory psychology or biology course. (Cross-listed as SOC 2200.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2210 Drugs and Behavior (3L,3CR) [E] A survey of the drugs which affect behavior, emphasizing both psychotherapeutic agents and drugs with abuse potential. Includes a brief introduction to the chemistry of the brain and pharmacological aspects of each major class of psychoactive drugs will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and three to four hours of 1000 level psychology or biology courses. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2230 Sports and Exercise Psychology (3L,3CR) An introduction to the field of sport and exercise psychology that focuses on the major areas of psychological research and application regarding sports and exercise environments, processes, performance enhancement, health and well being. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    PSYC 2260 Alcoholism (3L,3CR) Patterns of alcohol use and theories of abuse and addiction will be presented along with current knowledge on the incidence, health effects, economic costs, and trends in treatment. Theoretical concepts will be based on constitutional, psychological and socio-cultural approaches. Issues ranging from pharmacology to societal concerns with problem drinking will be covered. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available