Psychology
The courses on this page reflect 2008 offerings.
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CAS PS 101 General Psychology
Basic introduction to the field of psychology. Topics include theories
and findings governing learning, memory, perception, development,
personality, and social and abnormal psychology. 4 cr.
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CAS PS 241 Developmental Psychology
Prereq: CAS PS 101. Students may elect either CAS PS 241
or PS 243 but not both. Critical review of research and theories
pertaining to intellectual and social development of infants and
children. Role of early experiences and biological factors in later
formation of personality, and intellectual and motivational behaviors;
includes theories of Erikson, Piaget, and Freud. Term paper may
be required. 4 cr.
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CAS PS 251 Psychology of Personality: Theories and Application
PPrereq: CAS PS 101. Students may elect either CAS PS 251
or PS 252, but not both. The historical development of personality
theories and their application to social and clinical concerns are
emphasized. Classic theories of personality (e.g., psychoanalytical,
behavioral, trait, humanistic, cognitive, and social roles) are
explored and evaluated through lectures, readings, case materials,
and films. 4 cr.
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CAS PS 261 Social Psychology
Prereq: CAS PS 101. Provides an understanding of how behavior,
feelings, and thoughts of individuals are influenced and determined
by characteristics of a situation. Topics include attraction, attitudes,
aggression, person perception, and groups. Readings cover theories,
experimental research, and application. 4 cr.
CAS PS 333 Drugs and Behavior
Prereq: CAS PS 101 or consent of instructor. Comprehensive
survey of drug influences on behavior; introduces a neuroscience
approach to behavior. Several classes of drugs discussed, including
abused and addictive substances and psychoactive and therapeutic
agents. 4 cr.
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CAS PS 370 Psychology of the Family
Prereq: CAS PS 101 or SO 205. Survey of psychological issues
related to the family. Includes examination of psychological research
and data on the individual's experience in the family, with special
emphasis on developmental and clinical issues. 4 cr.
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CAS PS 371 Abnormal Psychology
Prereq: CAS PS 101. Attention to the wide range of ways
in which personality may become disordered, and emphasis on normal
behavior development as highlighted by psychopathology. Evidence
and theories concerning problems of treatment are also considered.
4 cr.
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MET PS 221 Psychology of Human Sexuality
Provides a psychological framework for reviewing the science
of human sexuality. Emphasis is placed on not only what has been
learned, but how it has been studied. The clinical, developmental,
personality, social psychology, and neuro-psychological theory and
research of human sexuality are presented. Specific topics include
sexual dysfunctions and sex therapy, bio-social views on sexual
differentiation, alternative sexual orientations, and attraction
to love. 4 cr.
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MET PS 273 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Prereq: MET PS 101. An overview of the field of clinical
psychology as applied to children, adolescents, and adults. Theoretical,
applied and research topics include: neurobiology, psychopharmacology,
individual and group psychotherapy, testing and assessment, family
systems therapy. 4 cr.
