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PSYC 3380 Special Topics in Psychology. (3) Fall
A course offered at the sophomore/junior level, focusing on a specialized topic from the field of
psychology.
Prerequisites: A prerequisite may be required.
PSYC 4000 Internship in Psychology. (3) on demand
Students majoring in Psychology may be eligible to enroll in a psychology internship in an
applied setting. This course requires 120 hours of supervised experience (observation, work, etc.)
in a local agency or office, selected readings, and a public presentation. The internship must first
be discussed with the student‘s Psychology advisor, and then an application must be submitted in
writing to the Department of Psychology, no later than the beginning of advising for the term in
which the student expects to enroll for internship (i.e., the application is submitted in the term
preceding the one in which the internship is done). Students are then selected on a competitive
basis for enrollment. Once approved by the department, the student must arrange the details of
the placement with the Director of the Career Development Center. Approval for an internship
does not guarantee that an appropriate placement will be available. Grading is on a Pass/No
Credit basis.
Prerequisites: major in Psychology with junior or senior standing
and permission of department
PSYC 4400 Individual Research. (3) on demand
Under supervision of a faculty member, the student develops a project on a topic that is
psychological in nature. The emphasis is on analyzing and synthesizing scientific literature, with
the goal of producing a literature review and/or research proposal. A successful proposal may
lead to data collection and analysis. The result of the project is a paper written in APA style.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299
PSYC 4455 Cognitive Psychology. (3) Spring
An information processing analysis of topics in perception, thinking, learning, and memory.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 or consent of professor.
PSYC 4460 Psychology of Personality. (3) Fall
A critical study of major personality theories, principles and instruments of assessment, and
relevant empirical research.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 or consent of professor
PSYC 4465 Biological Psychology. (3) Spring
Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology will be explored and will provide a foundation for
examining biological aspects of various behaviors (e.g., sensory processes and sleep). Also, the
psychopharmacology of selected drugs and genetic influences on behavior will be considered.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 or consent of professor
PSYC 4470 Behavior Analysis and Its Applications. (3) Spring
A survey of principles, research findings, and applications of classical, operant, and
observational learning.
Prerequisites: PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 or consent of professor
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