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PS-151. Introduction to Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExploration of the methods and applications of psychology; introduction to research techniques, concepts, theories, and findings about normal and abnormal behavior. Course Type(s): STEM.
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PS-200. Statistics & Research Methods. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on research methodology and applications in psychology. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Senior Seminar.
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PS-205. Experimental Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExamination and training in experimental methodology with a focus on the scientific method and empiricism. Topics include the philosophy of science, statistics, developing and testing hypotheses, control techniques, designs, and ethics. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-210. Advanced Stats & Computer Applications. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn overview of the ways in which computers are used in psychology. Topics include experimental data analysis using statistical packages such as SPSS, library research using PsycLIT, creating resumes, APA style, and PowerPoint presentations for conferences. Prerequisites: PS-200<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-220. Social Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of the individual in the social environment examination of such topics as attitude formation and change, social influence, leadership and community, intergroup relations, aggression, and altruism. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-221. Introduction to Social Work. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course explores a wide range of human problems, intervention strategies and professional practice choices from a generalist perspective. This course also focuses on the problem solving process for people who are oppressed, marginalized, and\/or underserved.
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PS-222. Intro to Applied Behavior Analysis. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course provides students with the necessary background for understanding the development of behaviorist theories and the further development of Behavior Analysis as a natural science. Students will explore characteristics of autism spectrum disorders and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an effective treatment. In this course students will be introduced to the basic principles and key concepts of ABA and its practical applications. Students will explore controversies and develop research-based conclusions regarding behavioral interventions.
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PS-223. Social Work Practice I. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course introduces the social work competencies and the problem solving model as conceptual frameworks, emphasizing the initial steps of problem and goal identification, data collection and preliminary contracting as applied to client systems of different sizes. It engages students in discussion of their observation and application of these processes in their practice assignments. Consistent with the fundamental commitment of the profession of social work to social and economic justice for all people, this course pays special attention to how institutional structures impede people of various ages, classes, colors, races, cultures, disabilities, ethnicities, family structures, gender, marital status, national origin, religions, sex and sexual orientation to meet their needs.
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PS-230. Childhood and Adolescence. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nA survey of the physical, intellectual, social, and personality development that occurs during infancy, toddlerhood, childhood, and adolescence. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-235. Life Span Development. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nComprehensive examination of the basic principles, stages and aspects of human growth and development from birth to senescence. May replace PS230 as a required course, but cannot take both PS230 and PS235. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-240. Adulthood and Aging. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExamination of the developmental changes in the human life cycle from young adulthood through maturity. Focuses on patterns of change and growth during adulthood, social attitudes, and gerontological psychology. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-250. Personality. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExploration of personality theories including psychoanalysis, cognitive, behavioral and humanist approaches as they describe the development, functioning, and organization of the individual. Examination of the personal and clinical relevance of the theories. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-260. Abnormal Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nDescription of normal and abnormal personality with emphasis on etiology, manifestations, dynamics, treatment, and prevention of social\/psychological dysfunctions. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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PS-310. Social Experimental Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe study of individual behavior in the social environment with an emphasis on quantitative experimental techniques used to examine theories and models. Techniques include observational research, ethics in human research, questionnaire research, formal experiments, naturally occurring studies, archival studies and non-interventional field research. Topics include attitude formation, social influence, leadership, intergroup relations, aggression and altruism. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-311. Capstone: Seminar Lab Social Experiment. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone: Seminar Lab Social Experiment. Additional course fee of $100. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-320. Learning. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn examination of the major historical and contemporary theories of learning. Discussions will focus mainly on the critical analysis of experiments conducted on both animals and humans. Lectures will be supplemented with classroom demonstrations and exercises. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-340. Physiological Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nRelationships between physiological processes and behavior with emphasis on the role of the central nervous system in human behavior. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-350. Cognitive Processes. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nExamination of the issues, theories, and applications of memory, attention, pattern recognition, organization of knowledge, language, reasoning, and problem solving. In studying these topics, we will use the information processing and connectionist approaches. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-351. Cognitive Process Capstone Lab. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone: Sem & Lab in Cognitive Process. Additional course fee of $100. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-398. Undergrad Psychology Research. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nReadings, reports and conferences aimed at preparing the student for independent research under supervision of a staff member. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-400. Moral Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course provides a broad introduction to the field of moral psychology with an emphasis on recent developments in the field. Topics include how people make moral judgements, how people define the moral domain, the relationship between emotional morality, and how morality affects behavior. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-401. Capstone Lab & Seminar in Moral Psych. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone laboratory and seminar in Moral Psychology. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-405. Consumer Behavior. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course has been designed to provide an in depth analysis of consumer motivation, decision making processes, and concepts from psychology, sociology, markeing, and economics to understand how and why consumers select, use, and dispose of goods and services. The course will explore internal influences (e.g., perception, motivation, personality) and external influences (e.g., social class, family, reference groups) and their practical applications in developing effective marketing strategies. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span>.
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PS-406. Political Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course will provide a broad introduction to the field of political psychology. Topics will include such things as psychology political ideology, political decision making and intergroup conflict. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-407. Capstone: Seminar & Lab Political Psych. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone laboratory and seminar in Political Psychology. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-415. Attitudes and Persuasion. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nContemporary and historical psychological theories about attitudes including how they are formed, the impact they have on behavior and how they can be changed. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-416. Capstone Sem\/Lab: Attitudes & Persuasion. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone Seminar and Lab: Attitudes & Persuasion Prerequisites: PS-200<\/span> AND PS-205<\/span>; MINIMUM GRADE C; Course Type(s): Lab Courses, Capstone, Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PS-205<\/span> AND PS-210<\/span>; MINIMUM GRADE C; Course Type(s): Lab Courses, Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-425. Psychology of Emotion. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn examination of Emotions what they are, how they differ by culture, and how they impact peoples lives. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-426. Capstone Seminar and Lab: Emotion. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone Seminar and Lab: Emotion Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> AND PS-205<\/span>; MINIMUM GRADE C; Course Type(s): Lab Courses, Writing Intensive.
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PS-430. Industrial-Organizational Psy. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStudy of behavior in organizational and business-related settings. Examination of such topics as employee motivation and satisfaction, communication patterns, effective leadership strategies, and organization development. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-431. Capstone: Lab & Sem Industr Org Psych. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone: Lab & Sem Industr Org Psych. Additional course fee of $100. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive, Senior Seminar.
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PS-433. Stereotypes and Prejudices. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course analyzes and reviews psychological theory and empirical research on stereotypes and prejudices Prerequisites: EARN C OR BETTER IN PS-151<\/span>.
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PS-434. Cap Sem & Lab: Stereotypes & Prejudices. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis is a capstone laboratory and seminar that accompanies PS 433 Stereotypes & Prejudices. Students must be co-registered or have previously taken PS 433 to take this class. Prerequisites: PS-205<\/span>, PS-210<\/span>; MINIMUM GRADE C; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. Course Type(s): Capstone, Senior Seminar, Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PS-205<\/span>, PS-210<\/span>; MINIMUM GRADE C; INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION REQUIRED. Course Type(s): Capstone, Senior Seminar, Writing Intensive.
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PS-435. Forensic Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe application of psychology to the legal and criminal justice systems including psychology and the law, incarceration of the mentally ill, the psychology of policing, competency to stand trial, risk assessment, psychometric testing, evaluation of witness and expert testimony. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-445. Sport Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe study of behavior in sport and exercise with a focus on how psychological factors affect physical performance and how sport and exercise affect psychological development, health, and well-being. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-450. Cross-Cultural Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nFocuses on the study of human behavior as a result of living in a given culture. Topics include bilingualism, comparison of personality, perceptual, and cognitive development in different societies, gender roles, and special issues in cross-cultural research. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> AND ONE OTHER PS COURSE MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
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PS-455. Bio Foundations : Human Sexuality. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nFocuses on the biological foundations of human sexuality. Topics include sexual anatomy and physiology, human reproduction, development, dysfunctions, therapy, and health. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-456. Counseling. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nthis course explores the techniques for establishing a stable working relationship with a client and examines prominent contemporary approaches to counseling from theoretical and practical standpoints. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-463. Psychopathology & Film. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn advanced course in the clinical areas of diagnosis and treatment of mental illness applying the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) guidelines to selected films. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> AND PS-250<\/span> OR PS-260<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. - MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE.
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PS-474. Consumer Behavior. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis course has been designed to provide an indepth analysis of consumer motivation, decision-making processes, andand concepts from psychology, sociology, markeing, and economics to understand how and why consumers select, use, and dispose of goods and services. The course will explore internal influences (e.g., perception, motivation, personality) and external influences (e.g., social class, family, reference groups) and their practical applications in developing effective marketing strategies. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span>.
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PS-480. Special Topics in Psychology. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAn advanced exploration of a selected topic in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PS-151<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C.
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PS-481. Capstone: Seminar & Lab St. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone: Seminar & Lab St. Additional course fee of $100. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive.
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PS-498. Psychology Capstone. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThis is a capstone experience for graduating seniors. It involves the creation, execution and dissemination of an original psychological experiment. Each student will design an original experiment. They will collect and analyze the data and present these findings in both written and oral format. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> AND PS-205<\/span>; Course Type(s): Capstone.
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PS-499. Capstone Seminar & Lab: General Psych. 3.00 Credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCapstone seminar and lab in general Psychology. Prerequisites: PS-210<\/span> PS-205<\/span> MINIMUM GRADE C. Course Type(s): Capstone.
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