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Pre-requisites: Student has completed all of the following course(s): ADMN 000 - Instructor Permission
A 6-week class, with one week of pre-trip orientation and 5 weeks of participation with a team of psychologists and other mental health professionals at an outpatient behavioral health clinic serving a forensic population. Experiences may include client interviews, diagnostic techniques, forensic tools, treatment planning, and participation in many diverse client groups.
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits]
This class will provide students with an overview of the field of neuropsychology. The class will review fundamental neuroanatomy and physiology of the nerve systems. The class will also focus on typical and non typical functioning of particular areas of the central and peripheral nervous systems, cortical lobes and other brain areas. Clinical assessment and case studies will be included. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): PSYC 157 - Introduction to Psychology with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed any of the following course(s): PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods, PSYC 302 - Forensic Psychology, PSYC 311 - Service Learning Topics, PSYC 327 - Physiological Psychology, PSYC 330 - Animal Behavior: Ethology, PSYC 342 - Psychological Testing, PSYC 354 - Child Psychology, PSYC 356 - Adolescent Development, PSYC 366 - Ethics in Healthcare, PSYC 374 - Cross-Cultural Psychology, PSYC 383 - History of Psychology, PSYC 384 - Compassion, PSYC 387 - Abnormal Psychology, PSYC 393 - Health Psychology, PSYC 394 - Clinical Psych Field School, PSYC 408 - Neuropsychology, PSYC 420 - Counseling Skills, PSYC 425 - Social Psychology, PSYC 440 - Cognition, PSYC 442 - Intimate Relationships, PSYC 444 - Evolutionary Psychology, PSYC 481 - Current Trends in Psychology with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).]
This course provides students with a basic understanding of group psychotherapy, including process and psychoeducation groups. Students develop skills by participating in an experiential group process with their peers throughout the semester. Students participate both as a group leader and as a group member. (3-0)
This course provides insight into how psychologists approach counseling and psychotherapy. It explores a variety of alternatives to the talking cure and how each can be flexibly used to promote human change. Students will enter the counselor's universe and acquire basic skills in counseling and psychotherapy through readings, live practice, counseling labs, and an applied final video project. (3-0)
Course introduces students to the field of addiction, addiction theories, and empirically-based diagnosis and treatment, including the various definitions of addiction along with the history, physiological effects, and diagnoses of a variety of commonly used/abused substances (licit, illicit, and prescribed) and other process/behavioral addictions. Emphasis is on the behavioral and social implications of problematic addictive behaviors and treatment. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods
The history of human groups is replete with examples of how our treatment of others depends on their membership in various social categories (e.g., race, gender). This course examines psychological factors that contribute to stereotyping and prejudice and its consequences for victims. Primary sources are read with the goal of understanding the various ways that these processes impact intergroup relations. (3-0)
This research-intensive course provides an introduction to the many ways in which our thoughts, emotions and behavior are influenced by the people around us. We will explore topics such as aggression, attitude change, group dynamics and self-presentation. Emphasis will be placed upon theories of social behavior and the scientific research that supports them. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed all of the following course(s): PSYC 301 - Psychological Research Methods with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).
This course provides an overview of research on attraction and close relationships, with a particular emphasis on romantic relationships. This course has a strong emphasis on empirical evidence. Topics will include a review of major theoretical perspectives on relationships and discussions of current research related to the initiation, maintenance, and deterioration of relationships. (3-0)
Students in this course will examine the influence of evolutionary theory on the field of psychology. Students will review the historical impact of evolutionary theories upon societal values, practices, therapies, and our understanding of human nature. Contemporary findings in the area of behavioral genetics will be incorporated into a model of human nature (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed or is in process of completing 60 Credits
This discussion-based course explores the latest trends in multicultural counseling. Multicultural competencies (awareness, knowledge, skills) are emphasized. Cultural humility, social justice implications, privilege, systemic oppression, microaggressions, communication styles, multicultural evidence-based practice, strengths-based assessment, and Indigenous methods of healing are explored. The foundational skills learned here are likely to be useful for counseling or just living in an increasin...gly multicultural world. (3-0) Read more
Advanced study and research in selected topics. (3-0)
Each student completes a quantitative research project, a qualitative research experience, a comprehensive literature review, or a community-based agency experience. The course provides students with an opportunity to pursue individual interests under the direct supervision of a member of the Psychology faculty. Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits. Senior standing and consent of the instructor.
Sociology is the scholarly practice of connecting personal matters with public issues. The class is designed to provide students the opportunity to grapple with the social context in which we live and reflectively explore how we perceive those contexts. Social contexts can range from sports to science, emotions to environments, gender to government, and most everything in between. (3-0)
This course introduces the bio-psycho-social modality of Yoga Therapy, giving students space to talk about trauma and learn tools to help navigate the ups and downs of daily life in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Many people underestimate or fail to recognize their trauma and how it seeps into every aspect of their existence and potentially disrupts their lives.
This course is designed to facilitate critical understanding of, and commitment to, processes of social change in modern society. Using historical and theoretical analysis of social change efforts, students are encouraged to embrace and develop models of change that take seriously the personal and social dimensions of human struggle. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits] And ( Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): COMP 150 - Rhetoric and Research with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] Or Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): COMP 254 - Writing in the Disciplines] ) Or Student has satisfied all of the following: [Institution has received a(n) FLC_Placement test result with a(n) Composition Placement score equal to 4.]
This course emphasizes the interplay of ethnographic research, reading, and writing. Students will conduct and write an ethnography based on a course specific theme. This process will allow students to learn to synthesize and analyze their own and others' research and learn to communicate this research to diverse audiences. (3-0)
Resiliency is the ability of a system to rebound after shock or disruption. This course will explore strategies to encourage resiliency in individuals and families dealing with social problems, communities facing environmental or economic systems facing issues such as drought, climate change, and invasive species. (3-0)
This course explores issues relating to the multiple forms of marriage, families, and intimate relationships in contemporary society. Through a close examination of the ever changing terrains of the meaning of family and marriage, we will explore the social and structural forces which intersect to shape the lived experience of family life, marriage, and intimate relationships. (3-0)
Race, ethnicity, class and gender are social constructions that are not real in any physiological sense. Yet, these social constructions have real impacts on our sense of identity as well as social opportunities. This course will explore the importance of these categories both in terms of identity empowerment and inequality. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits
This course will critically examine classical and contemporary social theories to help deepen our understanding of the complex social world. Investigating questions regarding the human condition in modernism, issues such as inequality, power, colonialism, structure, self/identity, class, race, gender, sexuality, and ability will be evaluated. (3-0)
Students will learn how to conduct literature reviews, search archival data, organize statistical descriptions, and college original data through interview and/or participant observations. Ethical considerations concerning using human subjects in qualitative research will be discussed and practiced. This course is part of the Sociology Block program, and requires special permission to register. (3-0)
This course analyzes the field of applied sociology. Students will explore the historical context of human services, with special attention to the role of non-profits in addressing social change. The class will critically analyze social intervention strategies ranging from grassroots movements to legislative policy. (3-0)
Students will gain direct experience working with a community partner in the field of human services and/or sociological research. The emphasis is on gaining experiential knowledge through active participation in sociological practice.
This course addresses contemporary topics and subfields within the discipline of sociology. Course content will vary. Topics may include but are not limited to Cuisine & World Hunger, Comparative Societies, Social Poetry, or the study of anarchism. (3-0)
This course addresses contemporary topics and subfields within the discipline of sociology. Course content will vary. Topics may include but are not limited to Cuisine & World Hunger, Comparative Societies, Social Poetry, or the study of anarchism. (3-0)
