PSY 113 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
Introduction to the scientific study of human and animal behavior. Course covers all of the major areas within psychology, including development, learning, intelligence, personality, attitudes, altered states of consciousness, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy.

PSY 303 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
An introduction to research methods employed in psychology, with special emphasis on experimental design. Topics include between and within-subjects designs, quasi-experimental designs, as well as research ethics and procedures for controlling extraneous variables. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 313 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
Survey, in detail, of one of the major areas of study within psychology. The course changes each semester with the specific topic of study announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 323 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
Survey of abnormal psychology, including such topics as clinical assessment, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, age-related problems, depression, sexual dysfunctions, psychotherapy, and related legal and ethical questions arising within clinical psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 333 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 3-0-3
An introductory survey of problems, methods, and theories; personality development and motivation, with emphasis on the normal contemporary theories of adjustment and idiodynamics. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 343 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
An introduction to the measurement and principles of human interaction and group behavior including attitude change, prejudice, attraction, love, altruism, aggression, conformity, group dynamics, crowding, and other current social issues. Prerequisite: PSY 113 (Same as SOC 343)

PSY 353 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
An investigation into the development stages within the life of a human being, from birth through adolescence, with emphasis on the origin of personality and factors related to intellectual growth. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 373 POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
An examination of the role of group dynamics and personality variables in contemporary political issues, including leadership and power, political attitudes, current social movements, conflict resolution, coalition formation, crosscultural comparisons of political attitudes, and other issues. Prerequisites: GOV 113, PSY 113 (Same as GOV 373)

PSY 383 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
A pragmatic review of the psychological and sociological theories and practices which seek to evaluate and analyze deviant human behavior and environments which precipitate criminal conduct. An introduction into the profiling and prediction of criminals and criminal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 403 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3-0-3
A survey of the historical, cultural, and psychological origins of sex differences as they relate to sex role identity, stereotyping, and related behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 413 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION 3-0-3
A study of the psychological and sociological factors relating to the problems of addiction. Special attention will be given to the effects which alcohol and other drugs have upon fetuses, children, adults, families, and communities. Prerequisite: PSY 113

PSY 423 COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICES 3-0-3
A thorough review of contemporary approaches to counseling. This course examines the major current theories and practices in psychotherapy in detail. Prerequisite: PSY 323

PSY 443 ADVANCED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY 3-0-3
An in-depth study of the etiology of criminal behavior. A critical analysis of mentally disordered, psychopathic, and sexually disordered offenders. Students acquire profiling and prediction skills. Prerequisites: PSY 383, junior or senior standing and Department Chair approval

PSY 453 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP I 3-0-3
Field experience in psychology related occupations such as local mental heath centers, work with local counselors, or school psychologists. May be taken concurrently with PSY 463. Prerequisites: Psychology major, senior standing and permission of the instructor

PSY 463 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II 3-0-3
A continuation of PSY 453. May be taken concurrently with PSY 453. Prerequisite: Psychology major, senior standing and permission of the instructor

PSY 400X INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY VARIED

(1-4 HRS.)
Credit earned through directed reading, independent study, research, or supervised field work. Maximum four hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair