Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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PSY-301 Educational Psychology ( 3 ) Study of the nature of learning , teaching relationships , individual differences , and the classroom as a social unit . Prerequisites :
PSY-303 Career & Vocational Counseling ( 3 ) Students will examine the role of psychology in career and vocational counseling by exploring the relationship between career choice and personality , the use of interest and aptitude assessment , and research related to vocational choice and career change . Prerequisites :
PSY-305 Health Psychology ( 3 ) 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 . Prerequisites :
PSY-306 Psychology of Special Populations ( 3 ) This course will examine the relationship between diversity and psychological processes of interacting with individuals who are different . Students will examine individual and societal perceptions of cognitive , emotional and physical disabilities as well as perceptions of the elderly . Issues of stereotyping , prejudicial beliefs and discrimination will be examined . The social , political and economic implications of the challenges and strengths of special populations will be examined . Prerequisites :
PSY-307 Family , School & Community Psychology ( 3 ) This course introduces students to the diverse needs of the child within the context of family , school and community . The interplay of culture , race , language and socio-economics are examined along with current family life issues ( parent education and involvement , family and community lifestyles , child abuse and neglect ). Students will determine their professional role as advocate in supporting the child and family through the identification of evidence-based practices . A review of resources available to effectively implement multi-tiered family , school , and community partnering in supporting the success of all students will be explored . Prerequisites :
PSY-308 Psychological & Educ Tests & Measurement ( 3 ) Prerequisites :
PSY-312 Research Methods ( 3 ) Examination of aims and methods of behavioral and social scientists ; theory and practice in the techniques of scientific research and scientific writing . Prerequisites : PSY-100 , PSY-111 ( Required , Previous ).
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