PSYCHOLOGY (PY)
PY 101. Psychological Perspectives on Human Behavior.
Examination of human behavior and experience from a psychological perspective. Application of psychological principles to understanding of human behavior. (University Studies course) (3)
PY 102. Introduction to Psychology.
Introduction to the field of psychology. Includes perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior. (3)
PY 120. The Child: Development from Conception to Adolescence.
An overview of the social, cognitive, physical and emotional changes that occur from conception to adolescence. Application of principles of development to the understanding of child development and behavior. (University Studies course) (3)
PY 151. Social Decision Making.
Concepts, theories and research that contribute to understanding, analyzing and evaluating people's thinking and behavior in social psychological interactions. (University Studies course) (3)
PY 220 Psychological Development Across the Life Span.
Broad overview of human development across the life-span. Reciprocal nature of the individual/environment interaction is emphasized. (University Studies course) (3)
PY 222. Development of the Adolescent.
The basic physical, cognitive, social and personality development of the adolescent period will be examined. Efforts will be made to understand current issues affecting adolescence in light of recent empirical and theoretical knowledge. (University Studies course) (3)
PY 250. Applied Psychology.
A comprehensive study of how psychology is used, how psychologists do their work and how applications of psychology affect daily life. (3)
PY 251. Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Survey of industrial-organizational psychology as a science and a profession. Theory is integrated with skill development in several areas. (3)
PY 271. Research Design and Analysis I.
Introduction to basic data analysis used in psychological research, including descriptive and inferential techniques and elements of research design. (3)
PY 301. Cross-Cultural Psychology.
Focus on understanding different cultural values, norms, and beliefs. Topics to be covered include the differences in cognitive processes that lead to misunderstandings and conflicts between members of different groups. (3)
PY 325. Psychological Development of the Family.
Examination of psychological factors affecting family development and interaction across the stages of family life. (3)
PY 329. (Cross-listed as PY 529). Psychology of Death and Dying.
An exploration of the significant psychological issues related to death, dying, and loss as they affect individuals in the 21st century. (3)
PY 353. Social Cognition.
Analysis of theories, evidence, and practical applications of the way that people make sense of their personal and social lives. (3)
PY 358. Social Psychology.
A survey of psychological aspects of social action and interaction, including aggression, attitudes, attraction, altruism, prejudice, group behavior, environmental psychology, and applied social topics. (3)
PY 359. Psychology and the Law.
Psychological analysis of law, criminality and the judicial system. Emphasis on psychological research exploring all aspects of the legal system. (3)
PY 362. Learning and Memory.
Basic phenomena of learning and memory, including: principles of classical and instrumental conditioning; the roles of contiguity, practice and reinforcement in learning; transfer of learning; and retention of learning. (3)
PY 364. Comparative Cognition.
A review of the history and theory associated with the scientific study of cognition in animals. The course specifically reviews contemporary research in attention, memory, primate cognition, serial learning, timing and counting, and concept learning. Evolutionary similarities and differences among species are explored. (3)
PY 366. Introduction to Sensation and Perception.
Introductory study of the behavioral, physiological and cognitive aspects of sensation and perception. (3)
PY 370. Research Design and Analysis II.
Introduction to research methods used in psychological research, including experimental survey, and observational designs. Prerequisites: PY 102; PY 271. (3)
PY 401. Special Topics in Psychology.
In-depth analysis of current readings related to the topic under consideration. Topic and content will be variable. Prerequisites: Junior standing; PY 271; PY 497; or consent of department chairperson. (3)
PY 432. Introduction to Personality.
Introduction to theories on personality, assessment of personality and application of personality theory and assessment to basic life processes. (3)
PY 440. Abnormal Psychology.
Survey of classification and assessment of abnormal behavior, its causes and methods of treatment. (3)
PY 441. Introduction to Clinical Psychology.
Survey of the understanding, assessment, treatment and prevention of maladaptive behavior. (3)
PY 442. Psychotherapy.
Theoretical and methodological aspects of analytic, neo-analytic, existential, cognitive, and behavioral therapies and assessment of their clinical effectiveness. (3)
PY 444. Childhood: Psychopathology.
Survey of the clinical description, causes and treatment of the major forms of abnormal behavior evident during childhood and adolescence. (3)
PY 450. Organizations as Open Systems.
Organizations and organizational behavior are studied from an open system theory orientation. (3)
PY 460. Cognitive Processes.
Principal cognitive processes in humans, theoretical explanations and empirical findings. Prerequisite: one PY course. (3)
PY 465. Motivation and Emotion.
Physiological, social, cognitive, and environmental factors that contribute to the causation, maintenance, and regulation of motivated and emotive behaviors. (3)
PY 466. Introduction to Physiological Psychology.
An introduction to the neural, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms that help mediate behavior. (3)
PY 484. Advanced Research in Psychology.
A laboratory research experience emphasizing the integration of material from previous research courses through conducting an original research study. Prerequisites: PY 102; PY 271; PY 370. (3)
PY 491-492. Directed Readings in Psychology.
Directed reading in an area of psychology allowing students to increase their knowledge in an area of individual interest. Prerequisites: Completion of 75 semester hours; minimum 2.75 GPA in psychology or 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of department chairperson. (2-3)
PY 493-494. Directed Research in Psychology.
Supervised experimental study of a psychological topic selected by the student, who should be well informed in fundamentals of experimental methods and statistics. Prerequisites: Completion of 75 semester hours; minimum 2.75 in psychology or 2.50 cumulative GPA; consent of department chairperson. (2-3)
PY 495. Internship in Psychology.
Practical experience utilizing psychological principles and research methodology in applied settings. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisites: Psychology major; 18 hours of PY courses; GPA of 2.50 in psychology. (3)
PY 497. Historical Development in Psychology.
Development of psychology as a discipline and profession. An historical coverage of systems and directions representing the breadth and diversity of the discipline. Prerequisites: PY 102; PY 271; PY 370 and completion of the extended core requirements in the major. (3)
PY 521. Advanced Child Development.
In-depth investigation of selected topics in cognitive, social, emotional and physical development from conception through late childhood. Prerequisite: PY 120 or PY 220 or PY 222; or consent of instructor. (3)
PY 525. Maturity and Aging.
Investigation of the physical, intellectual, social and cultural influences on post-adolescent development. (3)
PY 529. (Cross-listed as PY 329). Psychology of Death and Dying.
Examination of the processes of death, dying and bereavement in contemporary society. (3)
PY 531. Psychological Testing.
Basic principles of construction, administration and interpretation of psychological tests. Considerations in the use of tests in various settings. Prerequisite: PY 271 or PY 571 or QM 257 or SO 242; or consent of instructor. (3)
PY 571. Introductory Behavioral Statistics.
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in the reporting of educational and psychological research. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 300. Drugs and Behavior
(3)
UI 317. Human Sexuality
(3)
UI 354. Lifestyle Enhancement
(3)
UI 430. Aging Successfully: Critical Issues Facing the Individual in the 21st Century
(3)
UI 444. Americans and Their Institutions.
(3)
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