Psychology

This course provides an introductory, theory-based overview of the social and behavioral science of human sexuality. Human sexual behavior will be examined through established psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical theories, with an emphasis on scientific methods used to study sexuality. Major theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and cross-cultural data will be used to explore contemporary sexual norms as well as the social, interpersonal, and individual factors that shape sexual development and adjustment. (C-ID PSY 130)

This course will examine the research and theories surrounding the human experience of death, loss, and grief. Topics include healthy vs. unhealthy grieving, psychological reactions to death and loss, cultural and religious variations in grief reactions, historical perspectives on loss and death, the real-life applications of understanding the grief process, and students' own attitudes about loss and death.

This course will study, from a psychological perspective, human development from conception through death. Biological, environmental (including culturally bound experiences) will be addressed. Theories and research of the normal and abnormal physical, cognitive, social development will be examined. (C-ID PSY 180)

This course will explore the major historical and contemporary theories of personality and the application of these theories to the understanding and analysis of human behavior. Topics will include cultural influences on personality, as well as issues of race and ethnicity.

This course will explore the myriad interactions between people. Topics include study of attitude formation and change, persuasion, compliance, conformity, obedience, group phenomena, social cognition, gender roles, stereotypes, and aggression. Special attention will focus on culturally bound psychosocial behaviors and diverse populations. (C-ID PSY 170)

This course will provide an introduction to the branch of psychology that studies and treats mental illness and psychological disorders. Areas of study include the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis of mental illness and psychological disorders. The social, cultural, environmental, and biological influences on psychopathology will be addressed. (C-ID PSY 120)

This course will examine the psychological and social implications of gender roles with consideration of sociocultural and historical influences. This course will explore classical and contemporary views of gender roles and the effects on individual development and relationships. Additional focus will be given to the effects of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and other forms of culture on gender.

This course will examine the biopsychosocial perspectives that shape personal and social adjustment. Students will evaluate the analytical foundations of adjustment theories across the lifespan considering the influence of culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socioeconomic status. (C-ID PSY 115)

This course will provide an introduction to scientific research methods in the social sciences. Topics will include research experimental and nonexperimental research designs and procedures, ethics, literature reviews, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting and reporting results, becoming familiar with American Psychological Association (APA) writing format, and critical analysis of scientific findings. Topics will be examined within the context of the various subdivisions of Psychology, as well as from culturally diverse perspectives. (C-ID PSY 200)

This course will provide an introduction to the physiological basis of behavior, with an emphasis on the nervous and endocrine systems and their relationship to human behavior. Topics include: sensation, perception, emotion, motivation, thinking, learning, memory, language development, genetics, human evolution, and psychological disorders. Research methods used to study behavior and mental processes will be addressed, along with the ethical and cultural implications of experimental research. (C-ID PSY 150)

The course will introduce students to theories and methodologies employed in psychotherapy and counseling, as related to human behavior. It will address counseling methods and techniques in terms of the psychological theories employed (e.g., psychodynamic, existential, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral), as well as special topics in counseling (e.g., cultural, couples/family, child/adolescent, group, career, school, mental health), and the research methodologies and interventions in clinical psychology. Special attention will be given to student's understanding of issues related to the implications of mental health and wellness from diverse and culturally bound perspectives.