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Students majoring in psychology must complete the psychology achievement examination prior to graduation. Offered in the spring, fall, and summer. Fee of $25.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed. Any semester.

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.

A study of the major theoretical positions on learning. Includes analysis of associational, behavioral, and cognitive theories. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301. Usually offered once every two years.

Intensive study of some of the major theories of personality examined in the light of recent research. Extensive use of case material. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Usually offered one or two times a year.

A survey emphasizing the principles and methodology of research in human and animal behavior. Directed experience in the design and analysis of actual experiments and other research techniques. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and 2305. Lab fee. Fall and Spring.

Intensive study of the methods of experimental design and data analysis including analysis of variance for fixed, mixed, and random models, analysis of covariance, repeated measures designs, general linear model, multiple linear regression, nonparametric methods, nonlinear models, and theories of measurement. Prerequisite: PSYC 4316. Offered as necessary.

The course is a study of human culture to understand its relationship to psychological processes. Understanding human culture within a larger perspective may help us better understand differences among human cultures. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301. Usually offered once a year.

The scientific study of what can "go right" with people. This course is focused on strength, happiness, character, purpose, and interest in building an optimal human experience. This course focuses on the promotion of the human potential. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Usually offered once per year.

This course surveys the historical and current psychological study of religious faith, attitudes and behavior. Topics covered include prominent historical figures regarding the psychology of religion; research methodologies; religious development over the lifespan; religious conversion; new religious movements (cults); religious terrorism; relationship of religion to human attitudes and behavior; and, the link between religion, psychopathology and mental health. Usually offered once a year.

A study of the theories of leadership and of leadership behavior. Assessment of leadership styles and skills will provide the basis for individual programs of development. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301 and junior or senior classification. Offered once per year.

The application of psychological theories, principles, methods, and research techniques to the science of I/O psychology in order to develop an understanding of the aims and goals of the field of problem solutions in industry and organizations. Prerequisites: PSYC 1301. Usually offered once per year.

This course examines music as a phenomenon of human behavior and psyche. Topics include auditory and musical perception, music cognition, creativity and aesthetic experience, listening styles and strategies, music and emotion, the social psychology of musical activities. In addition, the course will examine techniques and methodology for conducting research in music and will touch on aspects related to performance and music and the brain. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

This course will closely examine topics related to human nature from the perspectives of contemporary psychological science. Students will be introduced to competing views of human nature and their implications for how psychological science understands the context of human learning, challenges in human relationships and group living, and the origins and consequences of human drives such as dominance, status, and aggression, to name a few. Coursework will emphasize reading, discussion, and interacting with the latest scientific and empirical literature related to contemporary psychological perspectives on human nature. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Usually offered once per year.

This course focuses on an in-depth study of the thinking and behavioral patterns of confirmed, hardened, career criminals. Topics include theories of criminality; research methodologies; lifestyle characteristics and "errors in thinking" of criminal youth and adults; substance abuse and criminality; and the parameters of effective treatment and re-education of confirmed criminals in a comprehensive program of definitive change. Prerequisite: PSYC 1301. Usually offered every one or two years.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed.

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.

This course is designed to meet individual needs and interests in Psychology. It may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed. Any semester.

A study of selected topics in Psychology. Offerings vary from semester to semester.