This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

An introductory course for majors to enhance information literacy and explore professional ethics, career options in psychology, and resources for career planning. Fall semester. 1 credit.

The study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation and analysis of children’s behavior at the campus Child Development Center. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall and spring semesters, and ADP session 4 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Introduces the skills necessary for effective interviewing and counseling. Various theoretical approaches to counseling. A variety of classroom exercises to promote the student’s ability to listen and respond effectively in helping relationships and in other interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: SPY225 or SPY235. Fall and spring semesters and ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of the biological basics of behavior including the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Special topics include physiological processes related to emotions, gender, psychological abnormality, and perception. With SPY351, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Prerequisite: SPY110. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Human enhancement experimentation. With SPY350, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SPY350. Prerequisite: SPY381. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A psychological study of gender, focusing on the experiences of women. Topics addressed include gender roles, gender role identity development, gender bias in science and in society, and biological, cultural, interpersonal, and personality factors relevant to women’s development. Prerequisite: SPY110. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Reviews research on cultural definitions of race, class, and gender and their consequences for social life; institutional stratification and efforts to reduce inequalities; and attempts to revise the meaning of race, class, and gender in American culture. Spring semester. 3 credits.

A scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics may include attitude formation and change, self, gender, culture, conformity, obedience, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, attraction, and altruism. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An applied research experience in social psychology. Students complete an independent research project that culminates in a poster session and manuscript. Prerequisite: SSS260. Pre- or co-requisite: SPY380. Spring semester. 1 credit.

A study of the ideas of the major schools or systems of psychology and the people associated with those ideas. The course is intended to provide an understanding of the issues that have been important to psychology and an understanding of the discipline as it exists today. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An individually planned learning experience that provides an opportunity for exploring career possibilities or for enriching an academic program. A contract specifying the learning goals, activities, setting, and method of evaluation is developed in advance between a faculty member and the student. Pass/Fail only. Permission required. Fall, spring, and summer. Repeatable for credit. Variable credit.

Student presentation and discussion of clinical issues arising during internship experience. Analysis of clinical dilemmas and research practices in light of contemporary psychological theories, concepts, and findings. Development of peer consultation skills. Pre- or co-requisite: SPY430. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.

Offers instruction in quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Includes the examination of ethical standards guiding research, issues of measurement and sampling, and methods of data collection and analysis. Substantial emphasis is placed on student- designed research projects. Writing Intensive course. Prerequisites: SPY110 or SSO100, and SSS250. 3 credits.

A study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development throughout adulthood. Includes collection and analysis of adults’ life histories. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester and ADP session 5. 3 credits.

Study of the psychological principles operating in industry with specific emphasis on organizational psychological factors such as motivation, decision making, interpersonal communication, personality assessment, selection, placement and employee development; interviewing and morale; human relations, consumer, and advertising research. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Covers various psychological principles associated with sports. Discussions of psychological variables that hinder or enhance athletic performance. Bridges the gap between theory and real world situations. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Students develop the skills and attitudes necessary for effective crisis counseling. Emphasizes counseling victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Coursework is provided by the Blackburn Center. 66 classroom hours. Spring semester. Interview with instructor required for admission to the course. Permission required. 3 credits.

Survey of theories and research in motivation and emotion including physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social approaches. Prerequisite: SPY110 and one other SPY course. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Conceptualizes crime and delinquency from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Review of research on common risk and protective factors. Emphasizes thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes displayed by criminals and analyzes the development of criminal behavior with sensitivity to multiple ecological systems that impact people. Empirically supported strategies for intervening with criminals are covered. Prerequisites: SCJ110 and SSW271. Fall semester. 3 credits.

A consideration of the research and theory aimed at understanding those characteristics of the person which are related to his or her distinctive ways of experiencing or behaving. Major theoretical perspectives on personality such as trait theories, social learning theory, psychoanalytic theories, and phenomenological theories are examined. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.

Offers instruction in quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Includes the examination of ethical standards guiding research, issues of measurement and sampling, and methods of data collection and analysis. Substantial emphasis is placed on student- designed research projects. Writing Intensive course. Prerequisites: SPY110 or SSO100, and SSS250. 3 credits.

The study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation and analysis of children’s behavior at the campus Child Development Center. Tubercular check, Act 33 Child Abuse, Act 34 Criminal Record check, Act 114 FBI Federal Criminal History Record, and PDE-6004 (Arrest or Conviction Report and Certification Form) required. Fall and spring semesters, and ADP session 4 in even-numbered years. 3 credits.

A study of human physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development throughout adulthood. Includes collection and analysis of adults’ life histories. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester and ADP session 5. 3 credits.

Study of the psychological principles operating in industry with specific emphasis on organizational psychological factors such as motivation, decision making, interpersonal communication, personality assessment, selection, placement and employee development; interviewing and morale; human relations, consumer, and advertising research. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Introduces the skills necessary for effective interviewing and counseling. Various theoretical approaches to counseling. A variety of classroom exercises to promote the student’s ability to listen and respond effectively in helping relationships and in other interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: SPY225 or SPY235. Fall and spring semesters and ADP session 3 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Students develop the skills and attitudes necessary for effective crisis counseling. Emphasizes counseling victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Coursework is provided by the Blackburn Center. 66 classroom hours. Spring semester. Interview with instructor required for admission to the course. Permission required. 3 credits.

Survey of theories and research in motivation and emotion including physiological, behavioral, cognitive, and social approaches. Prerequisite: SPY110 and one other SPY course. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Conceptualizes crime and delinquency from a developmental psychopathology perspective. Review of research on common risk and protective factors. Emphasizes thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes displayed by criminals and analyzes the development of criminal behavior with sensitivity to multiple ecological systems that impact people. Empirically supported strategies for intervening with criminals are covered. Prerequisites: SCJ110 and SSW271. Fall semester. 3 credits.

A study of the biological basics of behavior including the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Special topics include physiological processes related to emotions, gender, psychological abnormality, and perception. With SPY351, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Prerequisite: SPY110. Fall semester. 3 credits.

A psychological study of gender, focusing on the experiences of women. Topics addressed include gender roles, gender role identity development, gender bias in science and in society, and biological, cultural, interpersonal, and personality factors relevant to women’s development. Prerequisite: SPY110. Fall semester. 3 credits.

A consideration of the research and theory aimed at understanding those characteristics of the person which are related to his or her distinctive ways of experiencing or behaving. Major theoretical perspectives on personality such as trait theories, social learning theory, psychoanalytic theories, and phenomenological theories are examined. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

A scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics may include attitude formation and change, self, gender, culture, conformity, obedience, group dynamics, prejudice, aggression, attraction, and altruism. Spring semester. 3 credits.

A study of the ideas of the major schools or systems of psychology and the people associated with those ideas. The course is intended to provide an understanding of the issues that have been important to psychology and an understanding of the discipline as it exists today. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester. 3 credits.