Undergraduate - Lee University

112 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
PSY 326. PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS II
Three hours credit
The second course in the research sequence covering how research is done, pitfalls in
research, how to design research studies, collecting data, and writing research reports.
Students will then participate as either research assistants or as collaborators on a psychological
research project. Prerequisite: PSY 325. Offered Spring Semester.
PSY 330. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Three hours credit
A study of social dynamics, interpersonal relationships, and the influence of the social
environment on behavior. Offered every semester.
PSY 340. GERONTOLOGY
Three hours credit
An analysis of aging as a social process in modern society. Areas included are theories of
the process of aging, the various issues and problems of being older, and the experience of
death and dying.
PSY 341. PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
Three hours credit
Explores the many types of learning from simple conditioning to more complex forms of
cognitive behavior. Emphasis is placed on areas of cognitive psychology such as memory, language,
intelligence, problem solving and motivation. Offered every semester.
PSY 350. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT
Three hours credit
AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Presents the application of behavioral principles, motivational research, personality factors
and cognitive processes to the area of sport. It introduces students to this discipline and provides
knowledge to enhance their own performances and the performances of others.
PSY 360. COUNSELING FIELD EXPERIENCE I
Two hours credit
Supervised work experience in a social agency or community program which provides
counseling services. Permission of instructor required. Offered Fall Semester.
PSY 361. COUNSELING FIELD EXPERIENCE II
Two hours credit
Supervised work experience in a social agency or community program which provides
counseling services. Prerequisites: PSY 360 and permission of instructor. Offered Spring
Semester.
PSY 399. HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
One–three hours credit
An independent study supervised by three faculty members that provides the student who
qualifies under the honors guidelines the opportunity to pursue a topic of his/her choice.
PSY 401. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Three hours credit
Examines the causes, symptoms, classification, diagnosis and treatment of the many
types of mental disorders. Offered Spring Semester.
PSY 412. HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM I
Three hours credit
Supervised field work involving placement of student in a human-services agency for
practical experience. Prerequisites: SOC 311 and 312. Offered every semester.
PSY 413. HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM II
Three hours credit
Supervised field work involving placement of student in a human services agency for
practical experience. Prerequisite: PSY 412. Offered every semester.
PSY 423. INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH
Three hours credit
A research workshop providing majors with an opportunity to plan and execute individual
undergraduate research. Students also review and evaluate research representing a wide
range of psychological topics. Prerequisites: PSY 325 and 326. (Registration by approval of
application and permission of instructor.)
PSY 431. MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING
Three hours credit
An exploration of the lives, issues and potential counseling problems of various cultural
groups.
PSY 442. TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
Three hours credit
A study of the theory and principles of diagnostic testing which give teachers and counselors
direction for their educational and guidance efforts.