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PSYC 401 TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY - 3 semester hours
Sp
Involves a critical discussion of current theoretical and experimental issues in four areas of psychology:
African-American experiences, Spiritual Experiences, Adulthood and Aging, and Selected Issues in
Psychology. One topic will be offered each semester, and the course may be repeated once for credit.
PSYC 410 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - 4 semester hours
F
Focuses on supervised intellectual assessment of children and adults using such instruments as W AIS,
WISC, WPPSI and Stanford-Binet. Relevant literature on the concept of intelligence and test construction
is required reading.
Prerequisites: PSYC 216 and department permission
PSYC 411 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - 4 semester hours Sp
A study of psychodiagnostic procedures useful in evaluating the abilities of exceptional children and youth.
Prerequisite: Psychology 410
PSYC 412 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - 3 semester hours
F, Sp
A study of the physiological systems of the human organism as a basis for psychological reactions, with
special reference to the endocrine and central nervous systems.
Prerequisites: Biology 315 and 316
PSYC 413 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY - 3 semester hours
Sp
the problems, methods, and contribution of each and the philosophical and physiological foundations of the
discipline.
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status
PSYC 414 PERCEPTION - 3 semester hours
The various theories of perception and the experimental research relating to them.
PSYC 415 CULTURE AND PERSONALITY - 3 semester hours
A course designed to enhance the general education of students regardless of their majors. A crossculture
approach to the study of personality and national character by examining the value systems,
institutions, culture traits and child rearing practices of diverse cultures.
Prerequisite: Junior status or above
Sp
Sp
PSYC 416 THE TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL - 3 semester hours F
Focuses on methods and materials of instruction in psychology at the secondary level, with emphasis on the
design of laboratory activities. The implementation of ethical principles and arrangement of major topics
within psychology under the core areas. Students will explore lecture, discussion inquiry, audiovisual
research projects as techniques for making abstract conceptions of psychology more accessible.
PSYC 417 PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PRIMARY YEARS
3 semester hours F
students pursuing the master’s degree in early childhood education. Aims to develop an understanding
having credit for Psychology 117.
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