Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

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PSYC 3100 Psychology of Learning

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An introduction to the concepts of learning as reflected in major learning theories and to the results of research in the field of learning and motivation.

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PSYC 3200 Abnormal Psychology

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101 and a C of better in PSYC 2700 and PSYC 2800, KINS 4813, or MUST 3520. A study of causative factors in the development of all types of psychological maladjustment, and of diagnostic and treatment techniques.

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PSYC 3300 Behavioral Neuroscience

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An examination of the neural and endocrine mechanisms that underlie behavior. The impact of environmental factors on neural and endocrine function is also emphasized.

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PSYC 3400 Cognitive Psychology

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. A survey of cognitive theories and processes such as attention, memory, perception, thinking, and language.

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PSYC 3500 Social Psychology

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An introduction to theories and research in human interpersonal relations, social cognition, attributions, prosocial behaviors, aggression, attitudes, and social processes.

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PSYC 3600 Developmental Psychology

Prerequisites: A C or better in PSYC 1101, PSYC 2700, and PSYC 2800. An examination of the nature of physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional developments from conception throughout the lifespan. Social context and other sources of influences are discussed.

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PSYC 3940 GC Nudge Unit

Prerequisite: PSYC 2700 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 2800 with a grade of C or higher, junior or senior Psychology major or minor, and permission of instructor. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving on- or off-campus field experience applying behavioral economic theory to solving problems in the private or public sector. This course is repeatable for credit.

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PSYC 3960 Practicum

Prerequisites: Status as a junior or senior psychology major, PSYC 2700 and PSYC 2800, an institutional GPA of 2.5 or higher, and permission of the Department Internship Coordinator. Grading: S/U. An individually designed and planned learning experience involving on-campus field experience and scheduled semester meetings with the coordinator. (3 credits).

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PSYC 3999 Junior Research Methodology

Prerequisites: Status as a junior psychology major, PSYC 2700 and PSYC 2800, and permission of the instructor. Grading: S/U. A junior level study of the research methodologies used in the behavioral sciences that may serve as a stepping stone to the PSYC 4999 Advanced Research Methodology course. This course is repeatable for credit.

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