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PS 1403 - Introduction to Customer Care Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A study of the basic techniques for providing quality service to clients.
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PS 1503 - Introduction to Fashion Merchandising Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
A study of the Fashion Merchandising industry, including careers in design, manufacturing, wholesaling, promotion, and retailing, including well-known designers, manufacturers, promotion media and apparel and accessory retail institutions.
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PS 1890 INT - Work Experience Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Ful Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Open to all first year declared majors in Professional Sales. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by department.
May be repeated a maximum of 3 times or until a maximum of 6 credit hours is reached.
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PS 2182 - Credit and Collection Methods Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
The study of specific credit and collection methods for retail, wholesale, and service industries; including cost of retail credit, credit investigation, methods of collecting bad accounts, securing new business through credit applications, and credit control.
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PS 2383 - Retail Merchandising and Buying Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
The study of the retail buyer’s duties, different buying organizations, and techniques, procedures of purchasing merchandise for resale and retail merchandising strategies.
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PS 2443 - Advertising Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
A study of advertising methods as they relate to local retail, wholesale, and service industries, including newspaper, magazine, radio, TV, mail, outdoor and special promotion events.
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PS 2603 - Advanced Selling Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Study of advanced techniques including, opening, investigating, demonstrating capability and obtaining commitment of the consultative and strategic seller.
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PS 2703 - Internet Sales and Service Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
The study of Internet sales, service and technology. Understanding the process of establishing an online business, setting up online shopping capabilities and database integration. Online customer service and retention, buyer behavior and current Internet sales issues are presented.
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PS 2890 INT - Work Experience II Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Open to second year declared majors in Professional Sales. A continuation of PS 1890 .
May be repeated a maximum of 3 times or until a maximum of 6 credit hours is reached.
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PS 2903 - Professional Selling Methodologies Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The study of selling and customer service techniques as they apply to virtual, inside and field sales.
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PS 2991 - Sales/Service Technology Seminar Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Directed studies, group discussions, and analysis of selected topics pertinent to sales and service technology. Also designed to prepare sales and service majors for the job market and career opportunities.
May be repeated until a maximum of 3 credit hours is reached.
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PS 3001 - Sales Career Strategies Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The study of developing a sales career including finding sales opportunities and how to market yourself into landing those opportunities.
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PS 3003 - Relational Selling Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The study of relational selling techniques as they apply to virtual, inside and field sales in all industries and sales situations.
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PS 3103 - Sales Personalities and Profiles Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Discovering and understanding your own personality style and how to adapt to your client for selling success is the focus of this course. We will utilize the Everything DISC Sales assessment to distinguish the 4 behavior styles and the Strengths Finder assessment to utilize our talents throughout the selling process.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 .
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PS 3203 - Customer Service Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
A study of customer service techniques required in order to sell and service products, systems, or services needed by industrial manufacturing, processing, mining, construction firms, or other related technical areas.
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PS 3250 - Business Communication Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Application of oral and written communication, including diversity and international aspects of communication.
Pre-requisite(s): ENGL 2010 .
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PS 3303 - Technology in Sales Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
This course will teach professional sales people to use sales technologies to (1) attract new clientele (2) strengthen customer relationships (3) expand existing accounts and (4) establish a position as an authority in the field.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 .
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PS 3363 - Contract and Sales Negotiation Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Principles, techniques and analysis of strategies involved in contract and sales negotiations. Development of integrated strategies through group and individual interaction.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 .
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PS 3403 - Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A study of the opportunities that exist in the medical field as it pertains to selling. The course examines the integral relationship that pharmaceutical and medical device representatives have within the medical community.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 and PS 2603 .
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PS 3503 - Sales Planning and Forecasting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
A study of sales planning and forecasting. Special emphasis will be given to goal setting, prioritizing, sales forecasting and establishing and managing a sales territory. The student will also learn techniques for individual goal setting and time management.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1030 or higher.
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PS 3563 - Principles of Sales Supervision Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Practical application of first-line supervisory skills including choosing, organizing, training, and evaluating entry-level employees; making supervisory decisions; and solving first-line supervisory problems. Understanding the basic responsibilities of a supervisor in production organizations and service organizations.
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PS 3702 - Developing Team Leadership Skills Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A skills based course designed to develop the interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to work effectively in teams and guide teams through the group stages of development. This course will be facilitated in such a way the participants will learn how to diagnose team developmental level and develop a high performing team by applying the principles of situational leadership and the DISC personality profiles system.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 3563 .
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PS 3703 - Professional Sales Simulations Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Application of advanced persuasion skills to use in professionally organized competitions. This course will use simulations and role-playing to develop persuasive techniques and theoretical applications.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 .
May be repeated three times for a maximum of six credit hours.
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PS 3803 - Sales Proposals Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
A study of selling techniques required in order to sell products, systems, or services needed by industrial manufacturing, processing, mining, construction firms, or other related technical areas.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 3563 .
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PS 3903 - Sales Presentation Strategies and Techniques Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem; 1st Blk Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Principles and practices for the five major categories of professional sales consultants.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 1143 and PS 3803 .
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PS 4203 - Ethical Sales and Service Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Principles, techniques and analysis of ethics in the sales and service professions. Utilizes group interaction, individualized hands-on experiences and a field based experience.
Pre-requisite(s): PS 3563 .
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PS 4610 INT - Senior Project I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A capstone project for students in their final year of the professional sales degree. Provides hands-on experiences in the areas of sales and service including sales, customer service techniques, presentation strategies, and team leadership development. This course focuses on working with sales and service problems in a departmentally approved work environment.
Co-Requisite(s): PS 4620 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: PS 3103 , PS 3363 , PS 3903 .
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PS 4620 INT - Senior Project II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A continuation of PS 4610 .
Co-Requisite(s): PS 4610 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: PS 3103 , PS 3363 , PS 3903 .
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PS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Individual readings supervised by a faculty member.
Pre-requisite(s): Approval of instructor.
May be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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PS 4920 - Workshop Lecture Credits: (1-2)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Upper division workshop class based on honing the skills of identifying a specific target market, investigating the value proposition of a degree and career in Professional Sales and applying sales strategies and packaging a presentation for area high school students.
May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours with different content.
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PS 4993 - Sales Career Seminar Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem; Full Sem Online
Research and discussion of sales and service related problems. Also designed to prepare sales and service majors for the job market and career opportunities.
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PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $3.00
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior.
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PSY 1540 - Designing Your Life Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The course is designed to help students understand and overcome the challenges many college students face in the transition to adulthood, a period known as emerging adulthood. Because the course examines issues relevant to self and identity development, students will learn the psychological principles and developmental processes associated with becoming functional college students and young adults.
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PSY 2000 SS - The Psychology of Human Relationships Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A systematic review of the research on interpersonal relationships, including the study of multiple factors that contribute to relationship development and functioning and the diverse socio-cultural contexts in which relationships occur.
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PSY 2010 - Science and Profession of Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
The purpose of this course is to build upon Introductory Psychology so that students may better understand the discipline as both a science and a profession. The course covers a range of topics, including research, statistics, ethics, career options, graduate school options and preparation, critical to all fields of psychology and provides the skills necessary for students to succeed in upper-division courses and career preparation. This course is designed for students who are interested in or beginning to pursue psychology as an academic major or minor.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2020 - Mental Health Awareness Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: 1st Blk
Students in this course will learn how to recognize when someone is in crisis, how to listen to a peer in distress, and how to refer them to appropriate services. Students will gain a basic understanding of common types of disorders and distress seen on campus (e.g., depression, anxiety). Students will also gain an understanding of adaptive coping skills and how to implement them in their own lives.
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PSY 2250 - Learning and Memory Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
This course will involve a survey and analysis of the basic processes involved in acquisition, retention, and expression of new behaviors and alterations of existing behaviors in animals and humans. The course will examine the central theoretical concepts and issues in the fields of learning and memory.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2370 - Psychology of Women and Gender Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
The philosophical, theoretical, and empirical issues of psychology of gender. Issues include gender differences, stereotypes, androgyny, sexuality, health issues, achievement motivation, gender stereotypes, global women’s issues, sexual orientation, issues for women with disabilities, and violence.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2400 - Positive Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course surveys the scientific study of how and why people flourish, achieve lasting happiness, and are able to live “The Good Life.” The course includes classic and contemporary psychological theory and psychological research dedicated to understanding how people achieve optimal functioning.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 2710 - Biopsychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
Biological basis of human & animal behavior, with emphasis upon sensory and nervous system processes underlying motivation, learning, perception, emotion, & abnormal behavior.
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PSY 2800 INT - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Supervised participation in faculty research projects in various areas of psychology. Written report required at end of semester; oral report assigned at discretion of faculty supervisor.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 and permission of the instructor.
May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty mentor. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read an appropriate number of primary research journal articles and book chapters. A paper written in APA style and oral report are required at the end of the term.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 and faculty mentor permission.
May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2860 - Practicum Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Lower division practicum course that involves placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of psychological skills and knowledge.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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PSY 2890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Open to all students who meet the following requirements. Provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience. Learning experiences will be specified in a learning contract. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Limited to two credit hours per semester and four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890, PSY 4890 , PSY 4860 and PSY 4390 . Federal regulations restrict all Cooperative Work Experience to no more than six semester hours. Must be employed in a position that uses psychological training. By prior permission of instructor only.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3000 - Child Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social child development and parent-child relations and developmental problems.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3010 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An overview of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment as seen by current psychological paradigms.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3020 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An overview of the etiology, diagnosis, developmental course, treatment, and prevention of disorders first evident in childhood and adolescence.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3030 - Health Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course examines how psychological states (e.g. anxiety, stress) influence physical health, and how physical states (e.g. illness, pain) and the environment influence psychological health. Topics will include stress, coping, adherence to treatment, pain, chronic disease, psychoneuroimmunology and health behavior change. The course will emphasize the biopsychosocial model in understanding health and disease.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course examines the psychological issues associated with human diversity including culture, disabling conditions, gender, class, ethnicity, and others. It addresses the psychological principles underlying these issues and offers effective ways of dealing with these issues.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3140 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk, 2nd Blk, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social adolescent development and parent-adolescent relations and developmental problems.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3200 - Psychology of Sport, Injury & Rehabilitation Credits: (3)
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the psychology of sport, injury, and rehabilitation. Topics covered include: emotion, motivation, mental skills training and use, psychological antecedents of injury, psychology of injury and rehabilitation, career transition and termination, disabilities, rehabilitation/exercise adherence, eating disorders, alcohol and drug/substance abuse, gender and cultural diversity, and research methods related to psychology of sport, injury and rehabilitation.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 or HLTH 1110 .
Cross-listed with RHS 3200 .
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 3240 - The Psychology of Drug Use and Abuse Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
The course addresses the biopsychology factors influencing the use and abuse of drugs and the behavioral and social consequences of such use and abuse.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
Note: This course is offered on the SLCC Miller campus
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PSY 3255 - Conditioning, Learning, & Behavior Modification Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course will involve an analysis of the complex processes involved in the acquisition, retention, and expression of new behaviors and the mechanisms related to altering existing behaviors in all types of animals (human and nonhuman). The course will examine the historical and current central theoretical concepts and issues in the fields of conditioning and learning. Additionally, the course will provide you with an understanding of the principles of applied behavioral analysis and modification.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3270 - Motivation and Emotion Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem-SLCC Miller Campus
Theories, content areas, research methods, measurement and practical applications in the psychology of motivation and emotion.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A survey of the major theories of personality.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3450 - Psychology of Language Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of psycholinguistics. It will focus on the cognitive and social aspects of language production and comprehension in both spoken and written language.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 or ENGL 3010 .
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PSY 3460 - Social Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
An empirically based survey of the effects of social influence on the basic psychological processes of individuals. Included are the individual in culture and society, the development of attitudes, and the impact of the group.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3500 - Cognition Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Principles of cognition and thinking including attention, memory, concept learning, decision making, and problem solving.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3550 - Psychology of Consciousness Credits: (3)
The study of the nature, origins, evolution, and functions of brain, mind and consciousness as these pertain to sensation, perception, learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, behavior, and social relationships from a contemporary neuro-cognitive science perspective.
Pre-requisite(s): Introductory Psychology (PSY 1010 ), Biopsychology (PSY 2710 ) and instructor consent required; recommend some background in Introductory Philosophy, Perception, and/or Cognition.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 3560 - Group Dynamics and Counseling Credits: (3)
Principles of effective small group behavior. Awareness of group forces and pressures and development of insights into personal relationships in groups. Theoretical and experiential approaches to Group Counseling.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Techniques of data collection and analysis for application to experimental research in Psychology.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1010 or QL with passing grade of C or better.
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PSY 3605 - Psychology Statistics Lab Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
This course covers the application of statistical, database, and graphical software for psychological research analysis and presentation.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: Pre-requisite or co-requisite: PSY 3600 or equivalent.
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PSY 3610 CRE - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
Scientific methods of behavioral research. Emphasis upon design, conducting, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 3600 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: PSY 3605 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair.
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PSY 3615 - Psychological Statistics and Methods I Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature.
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1010 or QL and PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3616 - Psychological Statistics and Methods II Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
This course will focus on the scientific methods of behavioral and psychological research. Specific emphasis will be placed upon research design, study preparation, data collection, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. The course will cover experimental and quasi-experimental approaches and the statistical tools associated with these approaches (e.g., ANOVAs).
Pre-requisite(s): MATH 1010 or equivalent, PSY 1010 and PSY 3615 .
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PSY 3730 - Perception Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem even years
Sensory and perceptual processes whereby living organisms acquire information about the world through the sensory structures, and then select, organize and interpret that information.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 3740 - Neuropsychopharamocology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course provides an in depth analysis of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain, and consequently behavior, the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance, and sensitivity, pharmacological treatment of major psychological disorders, the classification of common psychoactive drugs, and mechanisms of action of commonly abused drugs.
Pre-requisite(s): NEUR 2050 or PSY 2710 or instructor approval.
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PSY 3850 - Forensic Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
A survey course examining the application of fundamental issues in psychology to the criminal justice system.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4000 - Advanced General Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A senior level review of modern concepts in all the major areas of psychology. Designed to help a student prepare for the advanced part of the GRE in psychology. Strongly recommended for those who plan to teach psychology. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4050 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Examines origins and evolutionary development of early hominid and contemporary human behavior, e.g., competition and cooperation, mating, reproductive and care-giving strategies, and kinship behaviors. Includes ethological, sociobiological, and social psychological perspectives.
Pre-requisite(s):
24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval and PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4090 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Early philosophical origins and contributions to psychology; critical contrasts of systems and schools on major issues. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4100 - Psychology in the Media Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This capstone course will highlight how psychological concepts, principles, and theories are depicted in the popular media (e.g., film, documentary). Students will watch psychologically-relevant media, read classic and contemporary research connected to the concepts depicted in the media, and synthesize what they have learned from these sources in oral and written formats. Students will understand how the discipline of psychology provides a framework for understanding the world as depicted in media. 24 credits of Psychology coursework and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): 24 credits of Psychology coursework and instructor approval.
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PSY 4140 - Theories of Development Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This capstone course examines current research and theoretical models that focus on human development. Students will read various theories of development to explore 1) the main issues of developmental psychology that theories address, 2) the mechanisms of development, 3) applications, 4) strengths and weaknesses, and 5) contemporary research to highlight how the theory is alive today. Finally, students will synthesize their learning in oral and written formats to address the question, “What is my theory of development?”. Students will understand how developmental theory provides a “big picture” framework for understanding the significance of research findings in developmental psychology. Pre-requisite: 24 credits of Psychology coursework and instructor approval.
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PSY 4310 - Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A didactic introduction to the major theories of counseling and therapy plus an introduction to the research findings associated with effectiveness of therapy and principles of behavioral change. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): (Required) PSY 1010 and PSY 3010 .
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PSY 4340 - Skills and Techniques of Counseling Credits: (3)
Provides skills and techniques for counselors, ministers, social workers, and other professionals who serve a helping function.
Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab/week.
Pre-requisite(s): (Recommended) PSY 4310 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 4390 CEL - Capstone Practicum Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Capstone version of PSY 4860 in which students are placed in state or community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised experiences in applying psychological skills and knowledge. The capstone practicum additionally provides students with an extensive reading list to review with the instructor to better apply their skills and knowledge and understand their experiences on site. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3610 or PSY 3616 (or equivalent) and other specific courses at the discretion of the supervising instructor. Also, permission of the instructor is required.
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PSY 4510 - Industrial and Organizational Behavior Credits: (3)
The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization.
Pre-requisite(s): (Recommended) PSY 1010 .
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 4575 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A comprehensive account of the biological, psychological, and social factors underlying criminal behavior.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3850 .
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PSY 4760 - Tests and Measurements Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $5.00
Survey of methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences in behavior, a critical analysis of representative tests, values and limitations of test, methods of test selection, lab experience with tests. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 , PSY 3600 and PSY 3010 .
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PSY 4800 INT - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Supervised participation in projects and/or primary research with a faculty mentor in various areas of psychology. Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology mentor and department chair. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 , PSY 3600 (Statistics), and PSY 3610 (Research Methods) or equivalent, and faculty mentor permission.
May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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PSY 4805 - Capstone Projects and Research Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Capstone version of PSY 4800, supervised participation in projects and/or primary research with a faculty supervisor in various areas of psychology. Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology supervisor and department chair. A paper written APA sytle and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3610 or PSY 3616 or equivalent, and permission of a faculty supervisor and the chair.
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PSY 4830 INT - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty mentor. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read an appropriate number of primary research journal articles and book chapters. A paper written in APA style and oral report are required at the end of the term.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 , PSY 3600 (Statistics), PSY 3610 (Research Methods) or equivalent, and faculty mentor permission.
Suggested Requisite(s): PSY 3610 may be taken concurrently with PSY 4830.
May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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PSY 4835 - Capstone Directed Readings Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Capstone version of PSY 4830 which involves independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty supervisor. Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology supervisor and department chair. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3610 or PSY 3616 (or equivalent) and permission of a faculty supervior and the chair.
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PSY 4860 CEL - Practicum Credits: (1-4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of psychological skills and knowledge. A maximum of four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890 , PSY 4890 , PSY 4860, and PSY 4390 .
Pre-requisite(s): 18 credit hours of psychology courses, one of which must be PSY 1010 . Other courses will be at the discretion of the supervising instructor. Also, permission of the instructor is required.
May be repeated one time for a maximum of six credit hours.
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PSY 4890 INT - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-2)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Open to all students. Provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience. Learning experiences will be specified in a learning contract. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Limited to two credit hours per semester and four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890 , 4890, PSY 4860 and PSY 4390 . Federal regulations restrict all Cooperative Work Experience to no more than six semester hours. Must be employed in a position that uses psychological training. By prior permission of instructor only.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
May be repeated 4 times for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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PSY 4900 - Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: (2-3)
Variable Title
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An in-depth exploration of selected topics and issues in the discipline, designed as an upper division course.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
May be repeated 3 times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
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PSY 4905 - Capstone Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An in-depth exploration of selected topics and issues in the discipline, which fulfills the goals of a capstone class in the discipline. Students will be expected to read, analyze, and integrate research in a seminar style setting.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 3610 or PSY 3616 (or equivalent), 24 credit hours of psychology courses, and instructor approval.
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PSY 4910 - Senior Thesis Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A research project to be written by a senior student under the supervision of a faculty member. Successful completion of the research project will fulfill the capstone requirement of the major (as an alternative to PSY 4000 or PSY 4090 ) and the senior project requirement for honors. The student must apply for acceptance into the course (applications available from the chair), and the research proposal and the final project must be approved by a faculty committee. It is expected that the course will be taken once for the writing and defense of a proposal and repeated for the writing and defense of the final project. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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PSY 4920 INT - Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated 2 times for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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PSY 4950 - Capstone Experience: Promoting Psychological Literacy Credits: (1)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $25.00
This course is designed for graduating seniors to reflect on and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their training in psychology. 24 credit hours of psychology courses and instructor approval required.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 1010 .
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PSY 4990 - Seminar Credits: (1)
Variable Title
Readings and active discussions of selected psychological topics.
Repeatable for up to a total of 2 hours.
Note: Course is not currently offered.
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PTGS 1010 - First Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(N=Novice) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.
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PTGS 1020 - Second Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(N=Novice) Continuation of PTGS 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
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PTGS 2010 - Third Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 1020 . Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
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PTGS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Portuguese Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 2010 . The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.
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PTGS 2021 - Second Year II Credits: (3)
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of PTGS 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.
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PTGS 2030 - Second Year Language Review Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(NH=Novice High) This course will prepare students who wish to continue language study. Emphasis on conversational skills and a review of language structure and usage.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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PTGS 3060 - Grammar & Composition Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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PTGS 3116 - DLI Bridge Course I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 4 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): PTGS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 4 or better
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