UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - Mercy College

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PSYN 340 Psychology of Crisis:
Examination of the theoretical concepts, research results, and specific mechanism for coping
with crisis. The course attempts to bring together the points of view of various disciplines in an
effort to organize what is known about psychic trauma and its pathological consequences. Such
questions as the “typical” reaction to disaster, the factors influencing emotional shock, and the
long-term effects of crisis are considered. (Previously numbered PSYN 240) 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PSYN 345 (MGMT 345) Industrial Psychology:
Introduction to industrial and organizational psychology including personnel selection and
training; assessment of aptitude, ability, and attitude; employee relations and motivation; work
environment; advertising; and consumer research. Prerequisite: MGMT 120. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PSYN 355 (LAWS 355, SOCL 355, POLS 355) Mediation Theory and Practice:
This course examines the theory and practical application of mediation. Integration of ethical
and policy issues and application through role play. Study of how the various applications
affect the mediation process and the court’s role in the development of mediation. Role play
is an important component of this course. Prerequisite: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/POLS 255. 3
sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PSYN 360 (LAWS 360, SOCL 360, POLS 360) Practicum in Conflict Resolution:
This course assists students in bringing together the theoretical and practical skills developed
in the program through case studies and field projects. Co/Prerequisites: LAWS/PSYN/SOCL/
POLS 256 or PSYN/SOCL/POLS 355. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PSYN 370 (BHSC 370, SOCL 370) Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences:
A review of the major statistical methods used in summarizing, understanding, and interpreting
numerical data and research use of the computer. The course covers a full range of descriptive
and inferential statistics including: frequency distributions; measures of central tendency
and variability; probability theory; the normal curve model; correlation; and a wide range of
statistical tests such as the T test, F test, analysis of variance, and Chi-square. Where appropriate,
calculations will be performed by using statistical software packages. Prerequisites: MATH
105, MATH 115, or MATH 116 level or the equivalent. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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PSYN 372 Experimental Psychology I: Methodology:
An introduction to experimental methods in psychology, including: the logic and nature of
experimental investigation; the basic concepts in the experimental process, such as hypotheses,
sampling, bias, and control; a review of simpler experimental designs that statistical methods
applied to each design; psychophysical methods and research use of the computer. Students
are sensitized to the rights of subjects in research and in particular to concerns of minorities.
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or equivalent, PSYN/BHSC/SOCL 370. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
PSYN 380-381 Cooperative Education in Psychology I, II:
This course I designed to link college with the world of work of work by assisting students
to obtain meaningful, academically relevant work experiences directly related to their career
goals. Possible placement sites for students in psychology include residential treatment
centers, after school programs, shelters, substance abuse programs and hospitals. Student's
professional development is enhanced through meetings with a faculty advisor and structured
assignments based on the work experience. 3 crs. per sem.
PSYN 399 (BHSC 399, SOCL 399) Internship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences:
Practice experience, program planning and/or research provide the student with an opportunity
to interact with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly and become acquainted with the
complexities of administering programs in the human service professions. Field placements
will be available in a wide variety of locations such as preschools, day care centers, residential
and outpatient drug treatment centers, social service agencies, senior centers, nursing homes,
municipal housing projects, community outreach services, and hospitals. A minimum of