Introduction to Statistics or Statistics for Social Sciences
Introduction to Statistics | MAT 20044 (4 credits)
Offers the student an intuitive introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics covered include data organization, averages and variation, elementary probability theory, binomial and normal probability distributions, Central Limit Theorem, estimation, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. Prerequisite: Score of 16 on non-math track initial placement or MAT 10443 Intermediate Algebra.
Statistics for Social Sciences | PSY 36000 (3 credits)
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistical techniques used in the social sciences. Topics include data collection procedures, measures of dispersion, correlation designs, probability, statistical inference, and analysis of variance. Cross-listed with HUS 36000.
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General Psychology | PSY 12053 (3 credits)
Introduces basic elements in understanding human behavior. Emphasis on basic concepts and terminology of psychology including the biological basis of behavior, sensation, perception, history of psychology, growth and development, motivation, learning, measurement and scientific methodology, emotion, personality, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy.
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Survey Developmental Psychology or Developmental Psychology
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Survey Developmental Psychology | PSY 20153 (3 credits)
Study of child's developmental process from the prenatal stage to adulthood: physical, psychological and social changes a child goes through in order to adjust to his/her environment. Emphasis on areas of abuse and neglect and how they foster mental illness. Look at methods of changing behavior of children with problems.
Developmental Psychology | PSY 32353 (3 credits)
Examines theory and research on issues of human growth and development.
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Theories of Personality | PSY 30153 (3 credits)
Emphasizes modern psychoanalytic, behaviorist and humanistic theories of personality development. Prerequisite: PSY 12053 General Psychology.
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Psychopathology | PSY 30353 (3 credits)
Study of biological, psychological and sociocultural influences contributing to abnormal behavior patterns. Includes history, identification, diagnosis, and treatment of various psycho-pathological disorders.
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Physiological Psychology | PSY 31354 (3 credits)
Examines physical basis of human behavior and experience, how the brain and nervous system work, information flow, and processing at higher levels of organization. Addresses issues of intelligence, consciousness, addictions, and deviant behavior from a neurophysiological standpoint.
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Social Psychology or Ethnic Relations & Multiculturalism
Social Psychology | PSY 32153 (3 credits)
Examines social influences on human behavior including attitude formation and change, influence and persuasion, social attraction, theories of aggression, conformity, cultural impact, leadership styles, power and status, social roles, and environmental influences. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 General Psychology.
Ethnic Relations & Multiculturalism | SOC 30653 (3 credits)
Focuses on inter-group and intra-group experiences of various ethnic populations within the United States. Includes impact of integration, discrimination, prejudice, and social dynamics of conflict and assimilation to various groups. Prerequisite: SOC 10153 Social Thought or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology.
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Research Design and Analysis | PSY 32253 (3 credits)
Reviews basic research methods focusing on conceptual basis for experimentation. Includes basic design components such as control, sampling, data collection, and analysis. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 General Psychology or SOC 10453 Introduction to Sociology and MAT 32044 Statistics.
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History and Systems of Psychology | PSY 40854 (3 credits)
Reviews historical antecedents of contemporary psychology, critical analysis of selected psychological theories and discussion of application of these theories in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 12053 General Psychology.
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Senior Comprehensive or Seminar in Psychology
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