Psychology

This course will provide the generalist practice social worker with the following: introduction to the study of human sexual behaviors with particular attention paid to the issue of gender development; premarital, marital, and postmarital sexual patterns; birth-control; sexual dysfunction; cross-cultural sexual patterns; sexually transmitted diseases; and alternative sexual life-styles. This course will explore the interaction between psychosocial, biological, and environmental factors as they influence sexual attitudes and expression and their influence on social and economic justice.

This course is designed to provide an overview of the psychology major and minor, strategies for success in the major, and guidance to make informed decisions about education and careers. This course will examine the many subfields of psychology, the different occupations relevant to psychology students, and the educational and training requirements for different occupations. Students will become familiar with the APA writing style, the APA Code of Ethics, internships and research opportunities, and professional organizations and conferences in the field.

An introduction to descriptive, correlational, and experimental statistical concepts as applied to psychological measurement and research. Topics include the scientific method, ethical considerations in research, hypothesis testing, the application of statistics to research design, and drawing inferences through data analysis.

Theories of learning, memory, cognition, and education, with an emphasis on application in the classroom. Designed for the prospective teacher, this course is also appropriate for prospective psychologists and counselors.

A survey of theory, research, and diagnostic criteria pertaining to psychopathology. This course will examine the historical precedents of abnormal psychology, and review current strategies in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder. The present revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be a focus.

This course includes the study of a variety of disabilities that afflict school-age children and youth. Attention will be given to their special problems of adjustment and adaptation. Additional emphasis will be placed on techniques and resources for assisting these children to maximize their respective potentialities.

Modern psychology draws its heritage largely from philosophy and the biological and physical sciences. In this course, students review the scientific and philosophical contributions that resulted in contemporary behavioral science. The diverse branches of modern psychology can then be understood as they relate to each other and to the culture of the student.

An exploration into a relevant, current, and/or applicable topic in the field of psychology. Students are expected to learn about an issue predetermined by the instructor in depth through readings, research projects, and/or field experiences. Students are expected to conduct extensive out of class research and writing activities. This course may be repeated with different topics up to three times.