The Psychology program provides students with a scientific understanding of psychological structures and processes associated with human development, cognition, motivation, learning, and other key concepts. Students who complete a major in psychology will have an enhanced understanding of human behavior, an ability to utilize and evaluate psychological research and knowledge, as well as to communicate and apply interpersonal skills necessary for further psychological study and practice. Career opportunities are available in case management, child care work, research, social services, and related areas. The program provides a solid foundation for graduate study.
PSYC 102 – Intro to Psychology
3 credit hours
Introductory psychology with units in learning, human development, problem solving, perception, emotion, motivation, personality, social behavior, behavior disorders, and therapy.
PSYC 260 – Social Psychology
3 credit hours
Scientific study of social influence. Topics include small group process, organizational behavior, affliction, aggression, altruism, attitude change, interpersonal attractions, and prejudice.
Same as SOCI 260
PSYC 326 – Abnormal Psychology
3 credit hours
A study of major forms of psychological disorder in adults and children in the context of modern life. Attention to the genetic, socio-cultural, and psychological bases and amelioration of abnormality.
PSYC 327 – Personality
3 credit hours
A survey of the major theories of personality, including but not limited to those of Freud, Jung, Skinner, Maslow, Adler, Fromm, Bandura, Allport, and Cattell.
Prerequisites: PSYC 102 or consent of instructor
PSYC 333 – Learning
3 credit hours
An exploration of past and current learning theories. Emphasis will be placed on how learning principles are related to everyday experiences and how knowledge of these principles may be used to modify one’s behavior for a more satisfying life.
Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or consent of instructor
PSYC 335 – Experimental Psychology
3 credit hours
An in-depth examination of research methods applied in the field of psychology, as well as how data is collected, analyzed (at a basic level) and written in report form. Required of psychology majors
Prerequisite: PSYC 102 and MATH 303 or consent of instructor
PSYC 390 – Psychology Practicum
3 credit hours
A capstone course for psychology / human services majors. Some field experience and seminar discussion. Human services students will be required to work a minimum of 100 hours in an area of human services or a work setting where human relations skills and psychological knowledge are relevant. Psychology students will conduct primary or literature research integrating knowledge in their discipline.
Complete 9 credit hours in PSYC here are some example classes
PSYC 108 – Life-Span Psychology
3 credit hours
Human development from conception to death (child, adolescent, adult psychology). Emphasis on the plasticity, multidimensionality, multi-directionality, and historical embeddedness of human change.
PSYC 221 – Introduction to Counseling
3 credit hours
An overview of current practices in personal and career counseling including basic counseling skills and contemporary professional issues. Emphasis on service to individuals.
PSYC 240 – Health Psychology
3 credit hours
Psychological contributions to understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of physical illness. Research addressing the reciprocal effects of behavior and physical health will be emphasized.
PSYC 348 – Crisis Intervention
3 credit hours
A skills-related counseling course to understand the bases of and practical techniques for crisis intervention and group facilitation
Prerequisite: PSYC 102
PSYC 102 – Intro to Psychology
3 credit hours
Introductory psychology with units in learning, human development, problem solving, perception, emotion, motivation, personality, social behavior, behavior disorders, and therapy.
Nine hours must be selected from:
PSYC 108 – Life-Span Psychology
3 credit hours
Human development from conception to death (child, adolescent, adult psychology). Emphasis on the plasticity, multidimensionality, multi-directionality, and historical embeddedness of human change.
PSYC 303 – Developmental & Educational Psychology
3 credit hours
This course focuses on human development of child and adolescent (K-12) including physical, personal, social and cognitive development. Psychological principles are applied to the educational process with units in learning, motivation, measurement, and evaluation. This course is required for all education majors.
Prerequisites: EDUC 100, Junior standing or consent of the instructor
PSYC 240 – Health Psychology
3 credit hours
Psychological contributions to understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of physical illness. Research addressing the reciprocal effects of behavior and physical health will be emphasized.
PSYC 260 – Social Psychology
3 credit hours
Scientific study of social influence. Topics include small group process, organizational behavior, affliction, aggression, altruism, attitude change, interpersonal attractions, and prejudice.
Same as SOCI 260
Six hours must be selected from:
PSYC 326 – Abnormal Psychology
3 credit hours
A study of major forms of psychological disorder in adults and children in the context of modern life. Attention to the genetic, socio-cultural, and psychological bases and amelioration of abnormality.
PSYC 327 – Personality
3 credit hours
A survey of the major theories of personality, including but not limited to those of Freud, Jung, Skinner, Maslow, Adler, Fromm, Bandura, Allport, and Cattell.
Prerequisites: PSYC 102 or consent of instructor
PSYC 333 – Learning
3 credit hours
An exploration of past and current learning theories. Emphasis will be placed on how learning principles are related to everyday experiences and how knowledge of these principles may be used to modify one’s behavior for a more satisfying life.
Prerequisite: PSYC 102 or consent of instructor
PSYC 335 – Experimental Psychology
3 credit hours
An in-depth examination of research methods applied in the field of psychology, as well as how data is collected, analyzed (at a basic level) and written in report form. Required of psychology majors
Prerequisite: PSYC 102 and MATH 303 or consent of instructor