The PMP Certificate is the most recognized and respected credential in the field of project management. The purpose of this course is to prepare eligible, or nearly eligible, students to obtain this certification by…
General Psychology
This course introduces students to the study of behavior and mental processes including cognition, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, interpersonal interactions, psychological disorders, and much more. Students…
Introduction to Chemical Dependency
This course provides an overview of chemical abuse and dependence, examining the impact on society, families, and individuals. Students will be introduced to the scope and nature of the field of chemical dependency,…
Human Sexuality
Human Sexuality explores the biological, psychological, and social/cultural aspects of human sexual behavior. Students evaluate the emotional, behavioral, and cognitive interactions between personal values and societal…
Lifespan Psychology
This course will examine the major theories, research methodology, and research findings focusing on developments in physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development, and the contexts that influence…
Data Analysis in Psychology
This course prepares students to understand, interpret, and conduct analyses of data for psychological studies and simple experiments. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand descriptive statistics…
Research Methods I
Research Methods focuses on the application of the scientific method in psychological research to empirically and systematically evaluate behavior and mental processes. An emphasis is placed on becoming critical…
Brain and Behavior
Three hours of lecture per week. This course surveys the biological foundations of behavior (actions, thoughts, and emotions) with an emphasis on central nervous system structure and function. Lecture topics include…
Counseling Microskills
The essence of this course is communication micro-skills, such as: attending, questioning, reflecting content and feelings, confronting, self-disclosing, interpreting, information giving, and enlisting cooperation and…
Special Topics
Courses on topics of interest to psychology students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May…
Experiential Learning: Internship
Non-classroom experiences in the field of psychology. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts…
Independent Study
Independent reading and/or research under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. An independent study contract is required. May be repeated for…
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
This course provides a comprehensive examination of psychological, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders with onset typically occurring in childhood and adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the diagnostic criteria,…
Geropsychology
Applies psychological science to the assessment, intervention, and consultation needs of older adults and their families, addressing normative and pathological aging processes within a biopsychosocial framework. This…
Research Methods II
In this course, students learn about causal claims and experimental methods in psychology. Emphasis will be placed on understanding simple experiments, factorial designs, ethics in experiments with human subjects, and…
Cognitive Psychology
Students learn how contemporary psychologists use the scientific method to study mental processes (that is, the "mind"), with an emphasis on major constructs: perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning.…
Behavior Disorders
This course introduces students to a range of behavior disorders including anxiety disorders, depressive and bipolar disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, substance-related disorders, schizophrenia spectrum…
Health Psychology
Health psychology is an exciting interdisciplinary field of study that explores the complex bi-directional relationship between psychological and physical health. This course examines the interactions between chronic…
Psychology of Race and Belonging
Considering the increasing diversity of the United States and a more interconnected world, this course has two aims. First, this course provides students with an understanding of why fostering belonging is necessary to…
Social Psychology
Social psychology is a scientific area in the discipline of psychology that seeks an understanding of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. This course will focus on gaining an understanding of social…
Social Psychology
Social psychology is a scientific area in the discipline of psychology that seeks an understanding of how people think, feel, and behave in social situations. This course will focus on gaining an understanding of social…
Psychological Testing
Psychological Testing explores the history, theory, and methods of measuring human behavior. Students will receive exposure to a variety of representative tests of intelligence, personality, neuropsychological…
Positive Psychology
Positive psychology focuses on aspects of life that include well-being and pro-social behavior. Topics in this course will include subjective well-being, mindfulness, character strengths, achievement, flow, resilience,…
Couples and Family Therapy
This course prepares students to examine the systemic framework of couples and families. Emphasis will be placed on development of basic clinical skills, case conceptualization strategies, and intervention techniques…
Theories of Counseling
This course provides an overview of the major theories in the field of counseling and the historical perspectives and philosophies upon which they are based. This includes supervised laboratory experience with role…