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Methods and findings which characterize scientific psychology, including historical and recent developments in the following areas will be covered: motivation; perceptual, cognitive and physiological processes; and social, personality and abnormal processes. Fall, Spring. PSYC 2332 - Child Psychology Psychology A study of the physical, psychological and social development of the child up to approximately age 13. Motor, perceptual, cognitive, emotional and social functioning are reviewed with emphasis on the learning process and environmental factors. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Fall. PSYC 3138 - Experimental Psychology Laboratory Psychology Focuses on applied experimental methodology, data collection and report writing. Corequisite: PSYC 3338; Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Fall, Spring. PSYC 3337 - Abnormal Psychology Psychology A study of past and present conceptions of abnormality, the dynamics underlying normal and abnormal behavior, and an examination of the key classifications systems utilized in understanding the abnormal behavior. Issues related to etiology, nature development, and symptoms of abnormal behavior are reviewed. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Spring. PSYC 3338 - Experimental Psychology Psychology An introductory course in experimental methodology and its application to psychological domains. Research design issues, data collection, analysis and write up will be covered. Corequisite: PSYC 3138; Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434. Fall, Spring. PSYC 3339 - Human Growth and Development Psychology (SPED 3339) Explores general processes of development: physical, cultural, interpersonal, emotional and the interrelationships among these processes across the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. PSYC 3341 - Theories of Personality Psychology Consists of the study and evaluation of theories of personality. Psychoanalytic, behavioral, existential and humanistic theories will be studied. Emphasis is placed on the structure and dynamics of human behavior and empirical findings related to theories. Major empirical literature review paper required. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Fall, Spring. PSYC 3351 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychology Explores the psychology of organizations, with applications in business and industry, and is rooted in research methodology and theories of scientific psychology. Topics include the nature, design and development of organizations; personnel psychology, with an emphasis on psychological testing; motivation; decision-making; leadership; and conflict within the organization. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Fall. PSYC 3352 - Health Psychology Psychology The course is designed to introduce the students to the growing field of health psychology. Students will learn how to apply psychological theories and techniques to research on how factors influence health and how psychosocial interventions can improve physical health and/or increase the quality of life. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434, 3338. PSYC 3433 - Found. of Stat. Analysis Psychology An introduction to the use of descriptive statistics, exploratory analyses, probabilities, prediction, and model-fitting, this course will provide opportunities for individual calculation, the use of SPSS for statistical analysis, the interpretation of published empirical studies and the interpretation and reporting of statistical results. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Fall, Spring. PSYC 3434 - Inferential Statistics Psychology An introduction to the use of inferential statistics including univariate, multivariate, independent, paired and within subjects, data analyses. This course will provide opportunities for individual calculation, the use of SPSS for statistical analysis, the interpretation of published empirical studies and the interpretation and reporting of statistical results. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433. Fall, Spring. PSYC 4191 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Senior Standing. PSYC 4192 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Psychology Psychology Entails extensive reading of scholarly sources to enable majors to secure specialized, individual instruction. The course involves a major paper or project. Prerequisite: 18 Hours Psychology. PSYC 4193 - Special Topics in Psychology Psychology Topics will be selected on the basis of current issues in contemporary psychology and on the basis of faculty research and scholarly interests. Topics will be announced in the semester course bulletins. Recent topics include Health Psychology; The Psychology of Women; Psychology and Politics; and The Psychology of Creativity. PSYC 4291 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. PSYC 4292 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Psychology Psychology Entails extensive reading of scholarly sources to enable majors to secure specialized, individual instruction. The course involves a major paper or project. Prerequisite: 18 Hours Psychology. PSYC 4293 - Special Topics in Psychology Psychology Topics will be selected on the basis of current issues in contemporary psychology and on the basis of faculty research and scholarly interests. Topics will be announced in the semester course bulletins. Recent topics include Health Psychology; The Psychology of Women; Psychology and Politics; and The Psychology of Creativity. PSYC 4332 - History & Systems of Psychology Psychology A study of the development of psychological thinking and theory, with an emphasis on historical sources and the systematic evolution of contemporary psychology. Oral course presentation required. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Spring, odd years. PSYC 4337 - Counseling and Psychotherapy Psychology An introduction to the theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy, including psychoanalysis, ego therapies, behavior therapy and humanistic-existential therapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Spring. PSYC 4342 - Psychology of the Adolescent Psychology The study of the physical, psychological and social development of the adolescent, from approximately age 13 to young adulthood. Course includes family and peer influences on development; self, and identity development; adolescent psychopathology, sexuality and cognition; schools and workplaces as contexts for socialization. Prerequisite: PSYC 1332. Spring. PSYC 4381 - Research in Personality Psychology Psychology This course is designed to actively involve students in personality research. Reviewing empirical literature, study design, data collection, analyses, and write up of findings will be course activities. May be repeated once with different experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434 & 3338. PSYC 4382 - Research in Social Psychology Psychology Students will participate in the design and completion of a group research project. Formal lectures will be included. May be repeated once with different experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434, 3338. PSYC 4383 - Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Psychology Current topics in Industrial/ Organizational psychology are addressed through journal review, field research, survey research, and/or program design. The course is designed as a collaborative research effort between students and the faculty member. May be repeated once with different focus. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434, 3338. PSYC 4384 - Research in Cognitive Psychology Psychology Laboratory or field-based course that provides hands-on research experiences in cognitive psychology. May be repeated once with different experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434, 3338. PSYC 4385 - Research in Developmental Psychology Psychology Designed to involve students directly in developmental research, primarily observational research design, data collection, and analysis. Formal write-up of the portion of the research with which students were involved is required. May be repeated once with different experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3338, 3433, 3434. PSYC 4386 - Research in Health Psychology Psychology This course is designed to involve students actively in research on health psychology. Participants will be required to write up the results of their research. The course may be repeated once with different experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3138, 3338, 3433, 3434. Fall. PSYC 4391 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. PSYC 4392 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Psychology Psychology Entails extensive reading of scholarly sources to enable majors to secure specialized, individual instruction. The course involves a major paper or project. Prerequisite: 18 Hours Psychology & Department Consent. PSYC 4393 - Special Topics in Psychology Psychology Topics will be selected on the basis of current issues in contemporary psychology and on the basis of faculty research and scholarly interests. Topics will be announced in the semester course bulletins. Recent topics include Health Psychology; The Psychology of Women; Psychology and Politics; and The Psychology of Creativity. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. PSYC 4434 - Experimental Social Psyc. Psychology This course studies knowledge related to the experience and behavior of individuals in interaction with one another in sociocultural settings. Laboratory activities provide hands-on experiences in related research. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3433, 3434, 3338. Fall. PSYC 4435 - Cognitive Psychology Psychology An introduction to research, theory, and applications of memory and thinking in language, reasoning, decision making, problem solving, and creativity. Laboratory activities provide hands-on experiences in related research. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3138, 3338, 3433, 3434. Fall. PSYC 4436 - Perception Psychology A survey of research, theory and applications of perceptual experiences and their underlying sensory processes. The course examines some sensory/perception disorders and performances in unusual circumstances. Laboratory activities provide hands-on experiences in related research. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3138, 3338, 3433, 3434. Spring. PSYC 4438 - Biopsychology Psychology Reviews brain structure and function, and surveys the role of the central nervous system in sensation, perception, movement, regulation of internal states, learning and memory, language, brain damage, and psychological disorders. Oral course presentation required. Laboratory activities focus on brain structure and function, sensation/perception simulations, and other computer-based activities. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3138, 3388, 3433, 3434. Spring. PSYC 4440 - Psychometrics Psychology This course reviews principles of psychological test construction, administration, evaluation, and interpretation. The student will be exposed to measurement theory, ethical standards, reliability, validity, item analysis, and standardization. Students will be introduced to psychological testing of intelligence, personality, and psychopathology. Laboratory activities will provide hands-on experience with the measurement of a psychological construct. Prerequisites: PSYC 1332, 3138, 3338, 3433, 3434. Spring. PSYC 4491 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. PSYC 4492 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Psychology Psychology Entails extensive reading of scholarly sources to enable majors to secure specialized, individual instruction. The course involves a major paper or project. Prerequisite: Department Consent. PSYC 4493 - Special Topics in Psychology Psychology Topics will be selected on the basis of current issues in contemporary psychology and on the basis of faculty research and scholarly interests. Topics will be announced in the semester course bulletins. Recent topics include Health Psychology; The Psychology of Women; Psychology and Politics; and The Psychology of Creativity. PSYC 4591 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: senior status and screening by psychology faculty committee. PSYC 4691 - Internship in Psychology Psychology A one semester internship related to the student's special interest and preparation in undergraduate psychology under academic and field supervision. Seniors in good academic standing may apply. Prerequisite: senior status and screening by psychology faculty committee. Copyright 2006-2007 University of St. Thomas. All Rights Reserved. http://www.stthom.edu/Degrees_Programs_Courses/Courses_Schedule/Search_Courses_P op_Up.aqf