2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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PSYC 340 Forensic Psychology
The study of the interface between psychology and law emphasizing the application of scientific
knowledge to the public sphere. The field includes the study of the cognitive behavioral dynamics
of juries, eyewitness behavior and testimony, forensic implications of memory research, child
custody, death penalty mitigation, the insanity defense and legal competence. Prerequisite:
PSYC 201. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 352 Topics in Psychology
Intensive consideration of a problem in psychology. The topic for the course will vary from term
to term. May be repeated with different subtitles. Prerequisite: sophomore status or above.
As needed. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 360 Psychology of Religion
A survey of empirical and theoretical psychological perspectives in religious experience.
Students will study the research trends and theories regarding religious development, religious
experience, conversion, personality and religion and religious behavior. The insights of life-span
developmental psychology, social psychology and personality theory will be studied. Foundational
assumptions necessary for a behavioral science of religion will also be considered.
Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 400 Advanced General Psychology I
A restudy and synthesis of basic psychological principles. Prerequisite: 21 hours of Psychology
courses and Senior status. Every Fall term. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 401 Advanced General Psychology II
Consideration of the major issues in psychology from a dialectical perspective. Prerequisite:
PSYC 400. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 404 Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence
An introduction to the scientific psychological study of behavior disorders in childhood and
adolescence. Students will learn to identify the most common manifestations of these disorders
and to understand the various current theories of their etiology and dynamics. Disorders will be
studied from several different vantage points, including the psychodynamic, family systems,
socio-cultural, developmental and biological. Prerequisites: PSYC 201, 304, and either PSYC
302 or 305 or permission of the instructor. PSYC 320 is strongly recommended. Fall Term,
every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 406 Advanced Research Participation
Participation in research programs in conjunction with faculty. At the end of the term, students
will present the results of their work. Prerequisites: PSYC 306, 306L and permission of
the instructor. Course may not be repeated for credit in the psychology major, but may be
repeated one time for general college elective course. Spring Term, every year. 1-3 Hrs.
PSYC 412 Physiological Psychology
Introduction to the nervous system and internal environment and their effect upon behavior.
Normal and abnormal conditions discussed with respect to sensation, learning, emotion and
motivation. Spring Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
PSYC 421 Organizational Behavior
An examination of the behavioral aspects of organizations within society. Specific topics include
the interrelationships between the individual and informal and formal groups; group formation,
cohesiveness, conformity, norms, interpersonal communications; conflict; authority, power and
influence; leadership, motivation and performance. As needed. 3 Hrs.
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