PSY-285 |
Therapeutic Activities for the Elderly |
This course is designed to acquaint students with various forms of activities structured to meet the physical, |
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social, and intellectual needs of the aging population. |
3.00 |
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PSY-299 |
Selected Topics in Psychology |
3.00 |
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PSY-300 |
Addictions, Dynamics and Interventions |
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An introduction to the psychological, sociological and physiological dynamics of abuse, dependency, and | ||||
addictions and an overview of counseling intervention models designed to help the student identify and become | ||||
familiar with current counseling approaches in the treatment of addictions. May be taken for sociology credit. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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happiness play a role in one ' s personal and professional contexts. |
3.00 |
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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 |
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illness. |
3.00 |
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PSY-312 |
Research Methods |
Examination of aims and methods of behavioral and social scientists; theory and practice in the techniques of |
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scientific research and scientific writing. |
3.00 |
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PSY-314 |
Ethical Issues in Beh & Social Sciences |
Study of major current ethical and controversial issues in the behavioral and social sciences with emphasis on providing a framework for the development of an appreciation of the issues and the ability to evaluate the issues |
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analytically and critically.( Fall course) |
3.00 |
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PSY-320 |
Experimental Psychology |
Introduction to fundamental techniques of psychological experimentation; theoretical and laboratory |
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examination of processes underlying behavior. |
3.00 |
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PSY-321 |
Group Processes |
Introduction to group dynamics with focus on the theory and practice of group models in education, community health, and mental health settings; includes a review of best practices and ethics in group work, and opportunities for the student to examine personal behaviors in group interaction and to participate in group |
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leadership( required course components). |
3.00 |
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PSY-322 |
Psychology of Personality |
A study of the normal personality including structure, dynamics and theoretical approaches, exploration of |
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patterns of adjustment, and the methods of personality assessment. |
3.00 |
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PSY-323 |
Psychology of Gender |
An analysis of the male and female personality; special consideration given to biological, intellectual, |
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motivational, and achievement characteristics. |
3.00 |
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PSY-341 |
Social Psychology of Aging |
( For description see SOC 341). |
3.00 |
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PSY-350 |
Counseling Theory & Practice |
An integrated approach to the study of basic helping relationships utilizing theory, practice, and case applications; exploration of the nature and dynamics of the helping encounter in addition to strategies and interviewing techniques. |
3.00 |
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PSY-370 |
History of Psychology |
Comprehensive investigation of historical antecedents of contemporary psychology. Philosophical roots and major theorists and paradigms are examined. Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors psychology majors. |
3.00 |
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