PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Students are introduced to several of the most important points of view from which psychologists have tried to understand human thought and action. These viewpoints include behaviorism, humanistic psychology, psychoanalytic theory, biological psychology, human information processing and Christian psychology.

PSY 209 - Statistics for Social Sciences
3 Credit(s)
Students learn quantitative methods for describing empirical phenomena and testing hypothesized relationships between variables and differences between groups. The emphasis is on methods commonly used in psychology.

PSY 210 - Research Design
3 Credit(s)
A critical study of experimental methods, problems, materials, results and conclusions. Students will learn how to collect and analyze data and how to write up experimental research reports. Recommended for psychology majors only. Prerequisite: PSY 209

PSY 312 - Psychoanalysis
3 Credit(s)
The nature of unconscious processes, symbolism, symptom formation and human relationships will be examined from psychoanalytic and neopsychoanalytic perspectives. Readings will include works by Freud, Karen Horney, Carl Jung, Erich Fromm and others.

PSY 313 - Cognitive Psychology
3 Credit(s)
This course critically examines convergent experimental evidence contributing to understanding of the fundamental cognitive processes, including those involved in attention, perception, memory, problem solving and decision making, and language.

PSY 314 - Biological Psychology
3 Credit(s)
This course addresses findings of neuroscience, cognitive science, and cognitive neuroscience involved in the biological bases of fundamental psychological processes, including sensation and perception, action, memory, language and higher cognition.

PSY 320 - Psychology Internship
3 Credit(s)
Students have an opportunity to work in community organizations such as the county youth home, the courthouse, Domestic Harmony or a local mental health clinic. Permission of the Department chairman is required.

PSY 350 - Development I: Child Psychology
3 Credit(s)
The development of physiological and psychological functions during the prenatal period and from the time of birth until puberty. Attention is given to the psychology of child management and to cognitive and perceptual development. Observation of children in the Mary Proctor Randall Preschool or in other areas is included.

PSY 370 - Development II: Adolescence through Old Age
3 Credit(s)
A study of man from adolescence through old age. Adolescence, adulthood, middle age and old age are looked at in terms of adjustments to the physical, mental, emotional and social changes involved during these periods.

PSY 385 - Social Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Traditionally, social psychology has taken an experimental approach to studying the effects of the presence, characteristics and behaviors of other people on an individual. After examining research findings and theoretical systems generated by this tradition, its assumptions and methods will be critically assessed and alternative perspectives examined.

PSY 393 - Seminar in Psychology
3 Credit(s)
Topical seminars for advanced students are offered on demand.

PSY 411 - Psychology Research Project I
3 Credit(s)
This course will culminate in a written research proposal for an empirical project. Students will identify an area of interest, review the literature, determine the hypothesis to be tested, and describe the necessary materials, method, and expected results. This course is to be taken in the junior year. Prerequisite: PSY 210.

PSY 412 - Psychology Research Project II
3 Credit(s)
This course will culminate in a written research proposal for an empirical project. Students will identify an area of interest, review the literature, determine the hypothesis to be tested, and describe the necessary materials and method. This course is to be taken in the junior year. Prerequisite: PSY 210.

PSY 450 - Abnormal Psychology
3 Credit(s)
A survey of the nature and patterns of abnormal behavior, with particular reference to neuroses and psychoses. Secondary consideration is given to organicity, character disorders, psychosomatic disorders and stress reactions.

PSY 472 - Psychological Tests and Measurements
3 Credit(s)
A survey of intelligence, developmental, achievement and personality tests. Emphasis is placed on the selection and administration of tests and the interpretation of their results. Prerequisite: PSY 209.

PSY 499 - History and Systems of Psychology
3 Credit(s)
The history of psychology from the ancient Greek period through the contemporary era is surveyed. Major approaches to psychology are addressed, each in its historical context, offering an understanding of the intellectual development of the discipline. This provides a foundation for more thorough study of particular aspects of psychology and for research which understands itself historically.

PSY 597 - Special Problems
1-3 Credit(s)
Special study in one or more of the following topics: (a) the fields and methods of social work, (b) the history of sociology, and (c) a research problem. Designed for the student planning to enter social work or graduate work in sociology. Open only to seniors in consultation with the professor. Offered on demand.