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PSYC 207

A continuation of PSYC 205, this course covers advanced ANOVA models, nonparametric statistical techniques, and data analysis using SPSS.

This course is a critical survey of empirical and theoretical treatments of the female experience. The intellectual, motivational, biological, and cultural factors which influence women throughout the life cycle are discussed.

PSYC 215

This course has two main aims: to help students learn systematically to analyze behavior in terms of reinforcement principles and to help students develop skills in the application of these principles to the modification of behavior in practical situations. Behavior modification is examined in the areas of behavior disorder, child-rearing, the work situation, and habit change.

PSYC 220

This course provides students with a basic understanding of theories, research, and concepts related to several physiological psychology topics that can be applied to their lives. The understanding of health psychology informs students about many of the biological and psychological processes experienced throughout their lives.

PSYC 222

This course provides students with an in-depth presentation of the major theories of personality. The chronology/historical development of the theories is emphasized in this course. As such, students will be challenged to compare and contrast the uniqueness and insights of each theoretical approach and how it explains normal and abnormal personality functioning. In addition, the research methods used by those in this field and the commonly used personality assessment methods are presented/discussed, and evaluated.

PSYC 226

Aspects of social behavior are examined in the context of theory and experimental research. Topics include social factors in development, cooperation and competition, aggression, issues of gender and race, motivation, attitudes and attitude change, social influence, and interpersonal and group processes.

PSYC 230

This course is a study of human development from conception through old age. Topics include the influence of genetics, socialization, cognitive growth, and physiological changes on all stages of life. Students learn about current literature and applications in the field.

PSYC 250

This course is an examination of historical and contemporary factors which differentiate the experiences of African, Asian, Latino, and Native Americans from the experiences of other Americans. Students examine mainstream psychological treatment of these ethnic minority experiences and pose alternative approaches.

PSYC 306

This course is an examination of various types of research design and important issues in design and statistical analysis. Students propose research projects as an application of principles covered in the PSYC 207 course.

PSYC 308

This course prepares students to write a major research paper, adhering to APA guidelines. Students will learn to use appropriate references by writing an annotated bibliography. Using this as a starting point, students will then write an APA style research paper, including (at a minimum) an introductory literature review, a method section detailing the proposed design and procedures for gathering empirical data, and a reference list.