PSY - Psychology

Issues, theories, stages, tasks, and biological and environmental determinants are considered as they apply to physical, language, cognitive, learning, social, moral, and personality development. A basic human sciences course.

An overview of the different approaches to the understanding of the personality. Emphasis is placed on the normal personality.

The scientific study of the social behavior of individuals as they interact with other individuals. Topics include: perception of others, affiliation, interpersonal attraction, aggression, small group dynamics, leadership, conformity, conflict, group decision making, altruism, attitude formation and change. A basic human sciences course.

Introduction to the literature and leading theoretical approaches to counseling with emphasis on philosophical assumptions and theories of personality that underlie counseling goals and intervention techniques applicable to various client needs.

 The origins, symptoms and methods of treatment of the principal forms of abnormal behavior, with illustrative case material. Social as well as clinical aspects of individual psychological problems are considered.

A study of the testing movement, including fundamental psychometric principles. Emphasizes the use of tests in counseling practice. Observation and participation in individual and group testing.

Prerequisite: permission of the program director. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to a degree program.  Reading and/or research in a selected field. An approved title for the independent study must be submitted with the registration forms. 

The master’s thesis should exhibit those qualities that are associated with genuine research: scholarship, logical consistency, creativity and comprehensiveness. The student should submit, in writing, a tentative thesis proposal. After official approval, the student will be registered and may begin work on the thesis.

Prerequisite: PSY 580A

Completion of master's thesis research part A

Supervision of the master’s field work project. Required of all degree candidates who select the field work project option.

Prerequisites: By invitation of the department. A teaching practicum for advanced Human Sciences students with regularly scheduled hours assisting in selected undergraduate psychology courses. Hours will include regular consultations with course instructor regarding teaching experiences, methods and issues. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. A basic or applied research project involving extended independent work and emphasizing principles of experimental research design. A written report must be submitted at the end of the project. Evidence of an approved topic with a signed Permission to Enroll Form must be submitted to the Graduate School at the time of registration.

Prerequisites: Completion of 18 credits and permission of instructor

A learning experience with an appropriate organization to provide practical application of the topics covered in ISHB courses and electives. The students will apply current research and accepted practices in a professional setting and will perform work supervised by both a professional advisor and Hood advisor. The student is responsible for developing appropriate work projects, and each must meet department guidelines and be approved. At least 40 hours of work will be completed for each credit.

An opportunity for a group of students to explore current topics in psychology as suggested by their special interests, and those of the faculty, but not included in the regular course offerings.