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Course Descriptions
100. Introduction to Psychology An introduction to the science of behavior and mental life, ranging from biological foundations to social and cultural influences on behavior (and including most of the subjects suggested by other psychology course titles). Laboratory experiments and exercises provide hands-on experience. Psychology 100 or Psychology 200 is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses. Four Credits -- Staff -- Both Semesters
200. Research Methods
A beginning study of experimental and research methodology in contemporary psychology.
Specific examples from different areas of psychology are used to teach the student
basic concepts and methods of observation, measurement, hypothesis formation,
experimental design, data collection, data analysis, interpretation and generalization.
Laboratory projects provide hands-on experience with an emphasis on experiments. Four
Credits
--
Hernandez-Jarvis,
Shaughnessy -- Both Semesters
225. The Exceptional Child Same as Education 225.
 230. Developmental Psychology
An introduction to theories, research methods, and findings related to intellectual, linguistic, emotional, perceptual, social and personality development during the life-span, with emphasis on childhood and adolescence. All students will participate in a field placement or other practical experience. Four Credits -- Dickie, Ludwig, VanderStoep, Trent Brown-- Both Semesters
265. Theory and Practice of Helping
Helping skills are essential to conducting an effective interview, whether the
interview takes place in counseling, social work, nursing, personnel work, or
the ministry. The course presents concepts and methods, and teaches skills that
are designed to help the student develop specific competencies in helping relationships.
(Students may not take both PSY 265 and 365). For
psychology
majors
only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Two
Credits -- Motiff, Bade -- Once a Year
280. Social Psychology
The scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one
another. Topics include self, conformity, persuasion, prejudice,
and
interpersonal attraction. Data collection and analysis are part of the laboratory
experience.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and PSY 100. Four Credits --
Inman -- Both Semesters
281. Faith Seeking Justice: An Encounter with the Power of the Poor in the Voices of Latinas
This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of the liberating character of
Base Christian Communities in Mexico, especially as that liberating character
is voiced by Latinas. The course meets on campus for one week and in Mexico
for two weeks. This course may be taken as a Senior Seminar under IDS 404. Four Credits
-- Dickie -- May Term
290. Supervised Study in Psychology
Designed to give the psychology student an opportunity for first-hand learning
experience in laboratory settings or in a field placement under the
supervision of a faculty member. It is the student's responsibility to obtain
prior approval of the project from the faculty supervisor. May be repeated
for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the 18-credit psychology
minor. Pass/Fail credit only. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and permission of
the instructor/supervisor. One or Four Credits -- Staff -- Both Semesters
295. Studies in Psychology
An experimental lecture or seminar course designed as a one-time or trial offering.
May be repeated for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the
18-credit psychology minor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Two
or Four Credits -- Staff
305. Latino Child
This course is designed to explore the development of self-identity,
particularly the ethno-cultural component of Latino children's identity, and
its influence on children's cognitive development and their school experiences.
This course takes an interdisciplinary
approach
and includes readings from selected resources in the fields of cross-cultural,
social-developmental, educational, and cognitive psychology, as well as sociology,
cultural diversity, and fiction and non-fiction literature. Two Credits
-- Hernandez-Jarvis -- Once Every Two Years
310. Practical Aspects of Memory
A study of topics in memory including a selective overview of memory research.
Practical aspects of memory covered in the course include autobiographical memory,
eyewitness and expert witness testimony, and recovered memories. The prevailing
theme and goal of the course is for students to build a bridge between their
knowledge of memory based on their personal experience and the body of knowledge
based on psychological research.
Four Credits -- Shaughnessy -- Spring Semester
320. Physiological Psychology
An introduction to the physiological bases of behavior. Research findings and methods will be emphasized regarding the neural processes underlying brain function and behavior. Four Credits -- Behensky -- Spring Semester
335. Adult Development and Aging
A study of research and theory about human development during the post-adolescent
years, with emphasis on the issue of continuity versus change in the various
stages of life. Special attention is paid to the problems and challenges of late
adulthood. Prerequisite: PSY 230. Two Credits -- Ludwig -- Alternate Years
340. Cognitive Psychology
An introduction to the major topics in cognitive psychology including
perception, attention, memory, imagery, knowledge representation, categorization,
problem
solving, language, decision making, and reasoning. Theories dealing with these
issues will be reviewed with an emphasis on current research findings and applications.
Data collection and analysis are part of the laboratory experience. Four
Credits
--
Hernandez-Jarvis
--
Once a Year
350. Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This course applies psychology to the workplace. An introduction to the major
topics including personnel selection and evaluation, organizational dynamics
(groups,
power, teams, cooperation, competition, and communication), and human factors
(evaluating the work environment). Course contains psychological theories, research,
and practical applications (involving interviews and data analysis). Prerequisites:
PSY 100 or permission of instructor. Math 210 recommended. Complements
a Management Major. Four Credits -- Inman -- Once a Year
370. Behavior Disorders
A study of the major psychological/psychiatric disorders. Information regarding
the diagnostic criteria, causes and treatment of mental disorders, and societal
management and attitudes toward the mentally ill will be explored. Four Credits -- Bade, Roehling, vanOyen
Witvliet --
Both
Semesters
371. Behavior Disorders Practicum
This practicum is an optional course that is taken in conjunction with PSY 370.
Using a service-learning model, students volunteer at a mental health placement
approximately three hours a week. Pass/fail credit only. One
Credit -- Roehling, vanOyen Witvliet -- Both
Semesters
380. Psychology of Women
This course helps students recognize that women have historically been excluded
from defining theory and research in psychology and remedies this bias by 1)
providing a feminist critique of existing theories, research and methods, 2)
exploring current scholarship on women, and 3) connecting psychology with women's
lives in their diversity and particularity, and in issues of race, class and
sexual orientation. Women's lives are viewed as valid for serious study and
discussion. Four Credits -- Dickie -- Once a Year
390. Advanced Research
A psychology laboratory course designed to provide students with hands-on experience
with an actual, ongoing research program. Its main purpose is to prepare students
for graduate school. Students will be assisting professors with their research
and thus be learning by doing. Students must submit an application (available
in the departmental office) no later than noon on the Friday before registration.
Pemission slips (required) will be distributed at 3:00 p.m. that same day. Prerequisites:
Research Methods (PSY 200) and permission of the instructor. It is strongly recommended
that the course be taken no later than during the junior year. This course may
be taken only once. Four Credits -- Staff -- Both Semesters
395. Studies in Psychology
An experimental lecture or seminar course designed as a one-time or trial offering.
May be repeated for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the
18-credit psychology minor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Two to
Four Credits
-- Staff
410. Clinical Psychology -- Therapy and Assessment
This course will introduce the student to the major topics in clinical psychology.
The most influential psychotherapies will be studied, including their theoretical
background and applications. Research regarding therapeutic effectiveness will
be discussed. In addition, the conceptual, statistical, and ethical issues involving
assessment of personality and intelligence will be examined. Prerequisite: PSY
370. Four Credits -- Bade, Roehling, vanOyen Witvliet
420. Health Psychology
This course is taught in a seminar format and investigates how psychological
factors affect aspects of health and illness. A biopsychosocial model is used
to examine issues in: (1) health behaviors and primary intervention, (2) stress,
illness, and stress reductions, (3) the management of pain and discomfort, and
(4) the management of chronic and terminal illness. Prerequisite: Advanced psychology
major, or advanced pre-medical student, or advanced nursing student, or advanced
kinesiology major. Two Credits -- Staff -- Once a Year
490. Special Studies
This program affords an opportunity for the advanced psychology student to pursue
supervised projects of his or her own choosing beyond the regular course offerings.
The project may take on one of two forms: the scholarly treatment of a particular
topic unsing the library or research. Both types can be done in various combinations,
on or off campus. To be eligible for the course the student must have a faculty
sponsor,
a specific topic in mind, a reasonable background in related course work, good
independent study habits, initiative and high motivation. If the proposed research
involves data collection,
prerequisites are Psychology 200 and 390. Special Studies credit requires departmental
approval
of a formal proposal to be submitted prior to registration.
The number of credits and whether the course is taken for a grade or on a pass-fail
basis are subject to departmental approval. The course may be repeated but no
more than four hours of credit in this course may be applied to the psychology
minor requirement of 18 credits. Credits to be Arranged -- Staff -- Both
Semesters and Summer
495. Advanced Studies in Psychology
An experimental lecture or seminar course designed for a one-time or trial offering.
Intended for students of demonstrated maturity, as usually indicated by upperclass
standing. May be repeated for credit, but no more than four credits may be applied
to the 18-credit psychology minor requirement. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Two
to Four Credits -- Staff
496. Psychology Internship
A closely supervised practical experience in a professional setting for upperclass
psychology majors. The experience can include observing, assisting, assuming
regular duties, or pursuing a special project. The general guideline for credit
is 3 hours per week (for a semester) for each credit. This course may be repeated
for credit but no more than four credits may be applied to the 18-credit psychology
minor. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Credits to be Arranged --
Roehling, vanOyen Witvliet -- Both Semesters and July Term
Internship opportunities for psychology students are also available through the Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington semester programs.
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