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(SS) Social and Administrative SciencesPS – PsychologyPS 101 LEIntroduction to PsychologyA survey of the assumptions, history, methods,and techniques of psychology. A presentationof representative theory and research in theareas of consciousness, learning, motivation,cognition, personality, and social behavior.3:0:3PS 121 LEHuman Growth and DevelopmentA discussion of the physical, social andphysiological changes occurring during the lifeof the individual from conception to death.Emphasis is placed on the similarities anddifferences of the various age groups and thespecialized needs of each. 3:0:3PS 205Child PsychologyPrerequisite: PS 101.A study of biological, cognitive, andsociocultural development from the prenatalperiod through childhood. Attention will begiven to theory and research, practical examplesand policy implications. 3:0:3PS 206Introduction to Guidance and CounselingSuggested Prerequisite: PS 101 or equivalent.A survey of the guidance process,communication, functions of counseling, andvarious counseling theories. This course isdesigned to introduce students to the wholeguidance process. Emphasis will be placed onan integrated approach to basic helping skillsutilizing theory, practice, and case application.The course will provide students with thefoundation to develop skills they need toestablish effective helping relations. 3:0:3PS 220 (SO 220)Ethical Issues in Social SciencesPrerequisite: An introductory social sciencecourse (i.e., SO 141, PS 101).Considers the moral and ethical consequencesof conducting social science research,disseminating the results, and implementingpractices and policies based on those findings.Critically examines those questions and choicesrising at each stage of the research process, andthe results of those choices on relevant parties.3:0:3PS 221Adolescent PsychologyDevelopmental factors and problems commonto the period from puberty to adulthood.Topics include: self-identity, sexuality, lifestyles,parent-adolescent relationships, andconditions leading to optimal development.3:0:3PS 222Adult Development and AgingFocuses on the developmental tasks andpsycho-social services during the adult yearswith special emphasis placed on the socialpsychology of aging. 3:0:3PS 300 (SO 300)Research MethodsPrerequisites: An introductory social scienceclass (i.e., SO 141, PS 101, CJ 100, or SW205) and (EN105, EN106, passing WCT, and60 accumulated hours).Surveys the range of quantitative (experiments,surveys, etc.) and qualitative (observations,interviews, etc.) methodologies commonlyused in social scientific research. Criticallyexamines issues related to formulating researchquestions, evaluating social scientific literature,sampling, measurement, design, analysis,interpretation, and communication of results.Involves completion of data analysis projectsand a research proposal. This course will satisfythe EN306 requirement for all majors in thedepartment. 3:0:3PS 301 (SO 301)Social PsychologyA study of the impact of the real or imaginedsocial environment on individuals; particularemphasis is placed on the role of social andcultural influences on individual’s thoughts,feelings, and behaviors. 3:0:3PS 302Tests and MeasurementsPrerequisite: PS 101.An introduction to the uses of psychologicaltests and to the techniques of test constructionand evaluation. Topics include: a surveyof common tests in the areas of generalclassification, differential testing of abilitiesand measurement of personality characteristics.3:0:3335