PSYCH 406P      Introduction To Developmental Disabilities
Principles of human development, causes of disability, and the effects of disability on individuals and families over the life span. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSYCH 407      Cognitive Psychology
Historical foundations and current state of knowledge regarding human information processing and the mental processes that underlie human behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 302WI must be completed prior to or concurrently with this course.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 407P      Developmental Disabilities And Community Life
Focus is on developmental disabilities in community life and interdisciplinary process as a means of coordinating services and supports in community settings. Students will learn about specific disciplines and professions and how they must work together in the community. Topics include the State developmental disabilities network and service system, the principles of person-centered planning, the effects of severe disability on families, and the dynamics surrounding community inclusion of persons with severe disabilities.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSYCH 415      History And Systems Of Psychology
The historical development of the field of psychology, including a review of its major theoretical schools and methodological advances. This is the department's capstone course. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in PSYCH 302WI. Restrictions: Should be taken only by Psychology majors and minors in their senior year. Offered: fall and spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 418      Brain and Behavior I
Introduction to the neural bases of human behavior, including movement, learning and memory, sensation and perception, emotion, cognition, psychological, and neurological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYCH 302WI.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 419      Biopsychology II
Advanced study of the neural bases of behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 418.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 428      Advanced Applied Child Development
Academic service learning course that focuses on contemporary developmental issues, particularly those with applied and social policy implications for promoting positive healthy development of children and adolescents. Students spend a minimum of 25 hours actively engaged in community work serving children or youth. Prerequisite: PSYCH 322, earned grade of ""B"" or greater, or written permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 430      Introduction To Community Psychology
Introduction to community psychology, a field which seeks to understand how social, political and economic factors contribute to human and social problems and seeks to improve individual and community well-being through social innovation and action research. Prerequisite: PSYCH 302 WI.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 433      Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to major psychological problems and disorders as well as consideration of some of the many interacting biopsychosocial influences viewed from an empirically-informed perspective. May not be taken for graduate credit. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 440      The Psychology Of Aging
Survey of concepts, theory, and methods in the psychology of aging, including biological and social influences on behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Semester Offered: Spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 441      Adult Development And Aging
Major developmental theories of adult development and aging are reviewed, including the impact of cohort, gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and culture on development. Prerequisite: PSYCH 210. Offered: Each semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 450      Special Topics
Offered as the result of student demand, specialized faculty interests, or the availability of a visiting expert in a field related to psychology. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PSYCH 450A      Special Topics
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PSYCH 450L      Special Topics In Psychology
Credits: 1-3 hours
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PSYCH 453P      Family Life Cycle: Dev Approach Understanding Family Dynamic
The primary purpose of this course is to enhance the student's understanding of the dynamics of healthy families. After receiving a historical overview of the development of families and the cultural roots and traditions behind family structures, child-rearing values and other factors, the student will be given a framework to understand how healthy families establish a dynamic balance between individual and group needs, and between needs to establish structure and to be flexible in the face of change. A second framework will also be presented to provide students with an understanding of how families use their internal resources to cope with life stressors. Given these basic cultural, interactional, and coping frameworks as foundation for understanding, students will explore how families change as they move through time from formation as a couple through early child-rearing, adolescence, mid-life, and post retirement. Implication for human service professionals will be presented.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSYCH 458      Behavior Modification
Survey of procedures used to change individual behaviors in variety of settings. Prerequisites: PSYCH 302WI and PSYCH 304.
Credits: 3 hours
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PSYCH 461A      Field Practicum
Provides supervised experience working in community agencies/ organizations which address various human and social problems. A minimum of ten hours per week at practicum site and class attendance are required. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 302WI; at least 15 credit hours of psychology. Consent of instructor. Offered: Fall and Spring semesters.
Credits: 4 hours
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PSYCH 490      Directed Individual Research
Students work on an individual research project under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Semester Offered: On demand.
Credits: 1-6 hours
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PSYCH 490P      Perceptions & Images Of Disabilities In Literature And Film
This course combines classroom discussion of selected films and literature and independent study. Students will study films and selections from literature to develop an understanding and awareness of the social, economic and political aspects of disability as conveyed through popular culture. Students will also apply research, observation and writing skills to gain awareness and insights regarding disabilities, through working on an individual or team project. The project will further the understanding of disabilities and how various social, psychological and environmental conditions may affect people with disabilities and their families.
Credits: 4 hours
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