Clinical | Experimental | Developmental | Social | Senior Capstone Experience
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 202 Psychology Across the Life Span
PSY 206 Child Psychology
PSY 209 Introduction to Transpersonal Psychology
PSY 216 Psychology of Adolescence
PSY 221 Social Cognition
PSY 255 Social Psychology
PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 320 Sensation and Perception
PSY 337 Methods of Behavioral Research
PSY 350 Human Thinking and Problem Solving
PSY 399 Special Topics
PSY 403 History of Psychology
PSY 408 Psychology of Learning
PSY 425 Personality
PSY 433 Counseling Techniques and Theories
PSY 437 Advanced Statistical Methods
PSY 440 Brain and Behavior
PSY 442 Cognitive Psychology
PSY 459 Psychology Internship
PSY 485 Seminar in Psychology
PSY 489 Readings in Psychology
SOS 339 Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences
The Psychology program is designed to meet the needs of students
who seek answers to meaningful philosophical questions concerning
humans in relation to the world; those who desire knowledge that
will help them to act intelligently in the human relationships of
daily life, especially in the parish ministry, teaching, social welfare,
business and law; and those who plan a career in psychology by taking
advanced degrees in the area. There are no special requirements for
admission to the program.
Many graduates of the Psychology program have gone on to graduate
school; others have entered careers in human resources, sales, youth
care, and corrections.
Psychology Minor (18 credits)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology - 3 credits
One course from each of the following content areas (see major
for content descriptions)
Clinical - 3 credits
Experimental - 3 credits
Developmental - 3 credits
Social - 3 credits
Additional Psychology elective (300-level or above) - 3 credits
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Psychology Major (32 credits)
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology - 3 credits
PSY 337 Methods of Behavioral Research - 3 credits
PSY 340 Statistical Methods - 3 credits
PSY 403 History of Psychology - 3 credits
Content areas: Select one course from each of the following
areas:
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Clinical (3 credits)
PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 425 Personality
PSY 433 Counseling Theories & Techniques
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Experimental (3
credits)
PSY 320 Sensation and Perception
PSY 408 Psychology of Learning
PSY 440 Brain and Behavior
PSY 442 Cognitive Psychology
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Developmental
(3 credits)
PSY 202 Psychology Across the Life Span
PSY 206 Child Psychology
PSY 216 Psychology of Adolescence
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Social (3 credits)
PSY 221 Social Cognition
PSY 255 Social Psychology
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Senior Capstone Experience
(2 credits):
PSY 459 Psychology Internship
PSY 485 Seminar in Psychology
Select 6 credits from:
Psychology electives
PED 413 Sports Psychology
BIO 203 Human Anatomy and Development
Other courses as approved by Department Chair
Students with a major in both psychology and criminal justice/social
work/sociology need only one statistical methods course.
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Psychology Courses
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PSY 101 Introduction to
Psychology 3 credits
A general investigation of human consciousness and the interaction of the mind
with surrounding environment. Included are a study of sensation, perception,
thinking, habit, dreams, and other such areas. Demonstrations and experiments
will be used.
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PSY 202 Psychology Across
the Life Span 3 credits
An overview of human development from conception until death. This course is
intended as an introduction to the science of developmental psychology. To
help students understand developmental processes, they will evaluate current
research findings and theories that attempt to explain how and why development
occurs. An examination of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development
across the life span will be included.
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PSY 206 Child Psychology
3 credits
Explores development and behavior of children from conception to adolescence,
emphasizing current theories and research pertaining to child psychology. The
course includes an investigation of physical growth and development, personality
and social learning, intelligence, cognition and perception, language development,
and the impact of peer groups, families, and the media on developmental outcomes.
(Cross-listed as EDU 206)
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PSY 209 Introduction
to Transpersonal Psychology 3 credits
The course will take an in-depth, transpersonal look at Abraham Maslow's seven
levels of Hierarchical Needs using research from Carl Jung, Ernest Holmes,
the Cayce foundation, the New Testament, and others. Emphasis will be on the
transpersonal behavioral and cultural environment of the individual entity
as well as of the corporate entity. Specifically it will look at the two entity's
perception of spirituality and the behavior that culture fosters; ethical and
unethical. The student will be encouraged to take a critical and historical
look at his/her own belief structure. (Cross-listed as BUS 209)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.
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PSY 216 Psychology of Adolescence
3 credits
New data concerning the real world of today’s adolescents presented in
a discussion format. Emphasis is placed on the development that occurs in their
thinking processes, behaviors, attitudes, and interests as they operate in
the adolescent stage.
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PSY 221 Social Cognition
3 credits
Focuses on the processes involved in perceiving others, forming impressions
of others, and understanding other people. The course will examine both relevant
theoretical and empirical work. Theories will include attribution theory, schema
theory, and theories of social categorization. Specific topics will include
stereotyping, prejudice, social influence, and the influences of affect and
behavior on cognition.
Prerequisites: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology & sophomore
standing, or permission of instructor.
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PSY 255 Social Psychology
3 credits
A study of the effect of the group upon the behavior of the individual. Included
are such subjects as basic tendencies, norms, suggestion, group behavior, custom,
leadership, communication and public opinion. (Cross-listed as SOC 255)
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PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology
3 credits
An introduction to abnormal psychology dealing with various forms of abnormal
mental behavior, organic and functional neuroses and psychoses and their causes,
development and methods of treatment.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in psychology.
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PSY 320 Sensation and Perception
3 credits
Examination of how information about the outside world is sensed and how that
information is organized and interpreted to form perceptions. Vision and audition
will be primarily examined, along with some coverage of the other senses. Topics
may include psychophysical methods, basic physiology and function of sensory
systems, perception of color and form, motion, distance, auditory patterns,
body and limb position, temperature, pain, perceptual constancies, attention,
perceptual learning, adaptation, and perceptual development.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 337 Methods of Behavioral
Research 3 credits
A survey of and actual experience in the methods of research used by behavioral
scientists. Techniques and methods to be covered include: research design,
sampling instrumentation, questionnaire construction, interviewing, and a diversity
of methodological applications, including the evaluation of one’s own
practice.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
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PSY 340 Statistical Methods
3 credits
An introductory course in statistical analysis including both descriptive and
basic inferential statistics. Topics will include measures of central tendency,
variability, probability, hypothesis testing, the t-test (for independent and
dependent groups), correlation, nonparametric tests, and estimation, and an
introduction to ANOVA and simple regression.
Prerequisite: PSY 337 Methods of Behavioral Research or permission of instructor
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PSY 350 Human Thinking and
Problem Solving 3 credits
The goal of this course is to introduce research on problem solving and reasoning.
How do humans reason? How do we solve problems? How should humans reason and
solve problems? Throughout the course, we will discuss experimental findings
about human thinking in problem solving and reasoning situations. The course
should give students a set of analytic and conceptual tools which should be
applicable to their own real life problems, actions and decisions.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology and PSY 337 Methods
of Behavioral Research
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PSY 399 Special Topics 1-3
credits
A selected area of study in psychology. The topic is announced in the appropriate
semester’s course schedule. Offered as needed.
Prerequisites: Generally, sophomore standing and permission
of instructor.
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PSY 403 History of Psychology
3 credits
A study of the development of psychological theory with emphasis on the scientific
theories of the recent period and on the work of scholars who developed these
theories.
Prerequisite: Six credits in psychology.
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PSY 408 Psychology of Learning
3 credits
An overview of basic concepts, theoretical issues, and research findings involving
the psychology of learning and memory. Areas to study include classical and
operant conditioning, cognitive learning, memory, and thinking. Certain information
processing models will also be examined.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in psychology.
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PSY 425 Personality 3 credits
An advanced course in social psychology treating the social, cultural, biological
and psychological determinants of personality, motivation, concept of the
self, and the structure of personality.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in psychology.
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PSY 433 Counseling Techniques
and Theories 3 credits
An exploration or the therapy process, including study of counseling theories
and assessment. Includes overall study of the principles, methods, and attitudes
involved in the counseling process and an in-depth discussion of professional
ethics.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology.
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PSY 437 Advanced Statistical
Methods 3 credits
An examination of research design issues and advanced statistical techniques.
Topics include simple linear regression, multiple regression, two-way analysis
of variance, repeated measures, and advanced research design (including factorial
treatment arrangements and blocking designs). This course is appropriate for
students in the social sciences as well as other disciplines.
Prerequisite: PSY 340 Statistical Methods or SOS 339 Statistical
Methods for the Social Sciences or permission of instructor.
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PSY 440 Brain and Behavior
3 credits
This course provides an introduction to the mind-brain relationship. Topics
will include basic information about the structure of the brain and its development,
regulation of internal states (hunger, thirst, body temperature, eating disorders)
as well as reproductive and emotional behaviors. Students will also examine
the link between the brain and alcoholism, mood disorders, and schizophrenia.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in psychology.
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PSY 442 Cognitive Psychology
3 credits
Deals with how the mind processes information - what mechanisms are at work
in memory, problem solving, language (written and spoken), and decision making.
This course will examine different ways of measuring the mind and its operations,
from looking at what people say they are thinking about to brain imaging techniques.
Involves many in-class demonstrations and exercises.
Prerequisite: Nine credits in psychology.
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PSY 459 Psychology Internship
1-3 credits
On-the-job learning with a cooperating employer in conjunction with a faculty
member. A minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised work is required for each
hour of credit.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
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PSY 485 Seminar in Psychology
3 credits
A capstone course giving students a chance to examine in-depth psychology issues
and “hot topics” in psychology based on primary source readings.
Students and faculty engage in discussion as peers with equal responsibility
for the course.
Prerequisite: Senior psychology major or permission of instructor.
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PSY 489 Readings in Psychology
1-3 credits
An opportunity for the advanced psychology student to read extensively, under
the supervision of the instructor, in one of the following areas: (1) abnormal,
(2) child-adolescent, (3) educational, (4) general, or (5) social psychology.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, psychology major
or minor, 15 hours of psychology and permission of department
chair.
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