Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

PS 324 Physiological Psychology (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101
A study of the anatomical and physiological correlations
between animal and human behavior.
PS 325 Research Methods (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101, PS 204
An introduction to philosophical issues related to science,
research design and the research report, with emphasis
on the conduct of an experiment by the student in close
collaboration with the instructor.
PS 327 Death Penalty in America (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring odd years
The Death Penalty in America is a course designed to
introduce students to the legal, psychological and practical
aspects of the death penalty. Emphasis will be placed on
the landmark Supreme Court cases and the role that mental
health experts play in death penalty litigation. There will be
ample opportunity for discussion and debate. Cross-listed
as CJ 327, LG 327.
PS 329 Abnormal Psychology (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101 or permission of the instructor
A study of behavior pathology, presenting aberrant
behavior as either a logical extension of learned adjustment
mechanism in response to critical and extreme situations
or a societal label for behaviors violating the public order.
PS 330 Juvenile Delinquency (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
This course will objectively present diverse views and perspectives
of juvenile delinquency and its interdisciplinary
nature. This course offers an introduction to the field of
juvenile delinquency and explores the concepts, theories,
social, community and environmental influences and the
justice system, as they relate to juvenile crime. Cross-listed
as CJ 330, SS 330.
PS 335 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101, PS 222, PS 329
An overview of psychotherapeutic theory, diagnosis and
intervention strategy.
PS 336 Cognitive Psychology (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring even years
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101 and sophomore status.
Designed to examine the cognitive representation of information,
problem-solving strategies, attention, perception,
decision making and language.
PS 345 Psychology and Law (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): PS 101
This course examines the relationship between psychology
and law. The structure of the course will be lectures, discussion,
case presentations, debate and direct observation.
Both academic and practical experiences will cover juries,
civil commitment, violence prediction, competency, the
insanity defense, eyewitness testimony and the death
penalty. Cross-listed as CJ 345, LG 345.
PS 400 Psychology Research Seminar (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): Psychology majors with junior or senior
status or permission of the instructor; PS 204, PS 325
Students demonstrate advanced psychological knowledge
and skills by conducting an original research project of
their own design.
SPORT MANAGEMENT (SA)
SA 101 Introduction to Sport Management (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
This course is an introduction to the field of sport management.
Functions of management, skills and attributes
required to be a sport manager are discussed. Attention
is focused on how the managerial process relates to sport
organizations and their products.
SA 160/260/360/460 Individual Investigation in Sport
Management (2-5 SH)
Independent study of topics not offered as regular courses.
SA 170-79/270-79/370-79/470-79 Special Topics in Sport
Management (2-4 SH)
Courses in topics of special interest of faculty members
and students are offered from time to time. For complete
course descriptions, students are directed to the schedule
of classes, available in the Registrar’s Office.
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