PSY-304 |
Mindfulness and Positive |
This course will provide students with an introduction to the art and science of mindfulness and the emerging field of Positive Psychology. Mindfulness helps foster improvement in quality of life, awareness, satisfying relationships, well-being and increased positivity which are intimately connected to the foundations of Positive Psychology. Students will learn about these fields focused on building upon one ' s strengths, virtues as well as cultivating resilience. This course will cover research, traits, techniques and real-world applications with various tools and approaches. Through scholarly journal articles, text readings, discussions, reflective writing exercises and digital learning tools, students will gain a better understanding of how mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and happiness play a role in one ' s personal and professional contexts. |
PSY-305 |
Health Psychology |
Students will study the application of psychological principles to health and wellness. Topics will include illness perception and prevention, health enhancing and health compromising behaviors, the effects of stress on health, patient provider interactions, factors influencing utilization of health services and the management of chronic illness. |
PSY-312 |
Research Methods |
Examination of aims and methods of behavioral and social scientists; theory |
and practice in the techniques of scientific research and scientific writing. |
PSY-320 |
Experimental Psychology |
Introduction to fundamental techniques of psychological experimentation; |
theoretical and laboratory examination of processes underlying behavior. |