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Course Descriptions
CPSY 211.
General Psychology
3 credits
Introduction to basic psychological concepts and methodology.
Surveys major research areas, including the nervous system, perception,
learning, motivation, development, and personality. General Psychology
provides the foundation for more advanced study in psychology.
CPSY 218.
Human Growth and Development
3 credits
Covers issues, theories, and research on the cognitive, social,
personality, and physical development of humans throughout the
lifespan with emphasis on the influences of gender and culture.
CPSY 301.
Educational Psychology
3 credits
For prospective teachers: a survey of the basic principles, theories,
and techniques of applying psychological theory to the learning
process. Students identify common problems teachers confront
in the classroom and apply course material to typical classroom
situations.
CPSY 313.
Statistics I
3 credits
Descriptive statistics and the basic components of experimental
design. Students are introduced to measure of central tendency
and variation, making and interpreting graphs, and organizing
data. Also covers probability and introduces students to one
sample T-Test and Chi-Square. Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and MAT
105.
CPSY 314.
Statistics II
3 credits
Hypothesis testing and inferential statistics. Students are introduced
to a variety of statistical tests, both parametric and non-parametric,
among which are regression, T-Tests, complex Chi-Square, independent
and repeated analysis of variance tests, and Mann-Whitney U and
Wilcox signed-ranks tests. Prerequisites: CPSY 211, CPSY 313
and MAT 105.
CPSY 315.
Social Psychology
3 credits
Study of the individual in society. Emphasis is on cognition,
attitude formation and change, and group behavior. Prerequisite:
CPSY 211.
CPSY 316.
Introduction to Psychological Testing
3 credits
The construction, standardization, scoring, administration, use,
and interpretation of group and individual psychological tests.
Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and 313.
CPSY 318.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
3 credits
Survey of methods and findings in the scientific study of humans
at work as applied to business, industry, and government. Topics
include employee selection, training, and motivation. Prerequisites:
CPSY 211 and 313.
CPSY 320
- Social and Personality Development
3 credits
A detailed look at the interaction between the physical, cognitive,
and emotional aspects of development on topics such as moral
reasoning, altruism, and the development of individuality. The
ecological (family, peers, school, etc.) influences on the developing
person will also be examined. Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and 315.
CPSY 330
- African-Centered Psychology
3 credits
An examination of the behavior, attitudes, life-styles, and cultural
heritage of African-Americans. This course is offered to introduce
students to concepts, theories, and research pertaining to Black
Psychology. This course is organized around the premise that
there is a distinctive, coherent African-centered perspective
that is evident in the behavior, attitudes, life-styles, and
expressive patterns of people of African descent. Prerequisite:
CPSY 211.
CPSY 358. Human Sexuality
3 credits
Understanding of human sexuality and its relationship to the
emotional, physical, intellectual, and social aspects of the
individual. Students also explore concepts of self- esteem and
factors affecting interpersonal relationships.
CPSY 371.
Experimental Psychology I
4 credits
Experimental design, sensation, and perception. Students acquire
skill in the use of the scientific method, investigative methods,
and data collection and analysis. Three (3) lecture hours and
two (2) laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and
313.
CPSY 377.
History and Systems of Psychology
3 credits
Philosophical antecedents of the concepts of modern psychology.
Students explore the life and works of significant personalities
in the field of psychology and trace major theoretical viewpoints
in the historical development of modern psychology. Prerequisite:
CPSY 211.
CPSY 385.
Abnormal Psychology
3 credits
Study of psychopathology, including history, demography, etiology,
diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Prerequisite: CPSY 211.
CPSY 413.
Learning
3 credits
Current theories and research on the processes of learning and
memory. Topics studied include classical and operant conditioning,
reinforcement and punishment, discrimination and generalization,
and the various parts of the human memory system. Prerequisite:
CPSY 211.
CPSY 415.
Physiological Psychology
3 credits
Study of physiological aspects of human behavior, with emphasis
on neurological structure and function. Major topics include
the basic structure and function of neurons and the nervous system
as well as the physiological basis of eating and drinking, sexual
behavior, sleep and dreaming, and drug abuse. Prerequisites:
CPSY 211 and BIO 111.
CPSY 417.
Independent Research
3 credits
A specific experimental research project, usually in conjunction
with a faculty member on some aspect of his or her research.
Independent Research may be taken twice for credit. Prerequisites:
CPSY 211, 313, 314, 371, and permission of instructor.
CPSY 418.
Seminar
3 credits
Lectures, reports, and discussions of selected topics of interest
and importance to advanced undergraduate psychology majors. Prerequisites:
CPSY 211 and senior standing (at least 88 hours completed).
CPSY 420.
Special Topics
1 credit
Exploration of diverse topics in psychology, such as job opportunities,
test preparation, graduate school opportunities, and current
events with psychological implications. Presenters include students,
faculty and professional psychologists. Also serves as a forum
for students and faculty to present their research findings.
Prerequisite: CPSY 211.
CPSY 480/483.
Independent Study
3 credits each
Students, in consultation with supervising faculty member, follow
detailed plans of self-directed study on topics of the students'
choice. Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and permission of instructor.
CPSY 488/491.
Internship
3 credits each
A semester of firsthand experience working in a psychological
agency with clients needing help with psychological problems.
Interns work three (3) hours each week under the direction of
a professional within a designated agency and a member of the
Department of Psychology faculty. Students must arrange internship
details with the agency and the Department. Satisfies the college-wide
service requirement. Prerequisites: CPSY 211 and junior or senior
standing.
CPSY 492/495.
Cooperative Education Experience
3 credits each |
