School of Science and Engineering: Psychology
2008-2009 Academic Year
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PSYC 331 Introduction to African-American Psychology (3)
Prof. Cunningham. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, H101 or 102. A study of a wide
range of topics relating to psychology generally, and African Americans
specifically. Topics include personality, education, psychological assessment,
racism, psychology in communities, and research.
PSYC 333 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prof. Wilson. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, H101 or 102, and sophomore standing.
An introduction to the psychological aspects of the behavior disorders.
PSYC 334 Developmental Psychopathology (3)
Prof. Overstreet, Prof. Varela. Prerequisite: PSYC 321. Corequisite: 389. An
introduction to clinical disorders and exceptionalities occurring in childhood and
adolescence. The course requires a practical experience involving two hours per
week in area schools or community organizations. Concurrent registration for one
hour service learning credit in psychology is required.
PSYC 335 Nursery School Principles (3)
Staff. Prerequisite: PSYC 323 or approval of instructor. Lecture, two hours;
laboratory, six hours. A study of the basic principles involved in guiding the
behavior of preschool children. Students must reserve six hours a week between 9
a.m. and noon or 1 and 4 p.m. for work in the nursery school. Students should
apply to instructor at least one semester in advance. Satisfies, in part, psychology
laboratory requirement only for students graduating in the Teacher Certification
Program. Spring semester only.
PSYC 339 Adolescent Psychology (3)
Prof. Cunningham. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, H101 or 102. A study of
development through the adolescent years. Emphasis is on cognitive, social,
physical, moral, sexual, and political development.
PSYC 340 Child and Adolescent Social Development (3)
Staff. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, H101 or 102. This course focuses on critical
topics that are related to a child becoming a healthy functioning social being.
These topics include: biological contributions, temperament, attractiveness,
attachment, gender differences, parenting styles, sibling relationships, peer
relations, moral development, aggressiveness, identity, and schools.
PSYC 343 Introduction to Social Psychology (3)
Prof. Molix, Prof. O'Brien, Prof. Ruscher. Prerequisite: 100, H101 or 102. The
individual in a social context: the nature and measurement of attitudes, social
perception, interpersonal and intergroup relations.
PSYC 363 Psychology and Women's Health (3)
Staff. Prerequisite: PSYC 100, H101 or 102. This course will focus on factors
which impact women's health. A review on how women's health differs from
men's health will provide the basis for more in depth discussion of diseases and
health issues that are specific to women. The psychosocial factors which influence
health in women will be covered in detail.