PSY 202   INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY   3 Units

Survey of major content areas in Psychology. Topics include research methodology, learning, memory, cognition, biological psychology, sensation, perception, motivation, emotion, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology.

PSY 203   INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS: CONCEPTS/EXPERIENCE   3 Units

Lecture/discussion presentation of concepts of human behavior will be related to concurrent experiences in community agencies such as schools, social service departments, and hospitals. Agency placements involve a minimum commitment of four hours per week and will provide some direct contact between the students and agency clients. Two hours of lecture and discussion will be required, with opportunity for additional individual discussion.
PREREQ: PRIOR COMPLETION OR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN PSY 202

PSY 208   PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER   3 Units

The process and consequences of gender development; review of current gender research and theory in the context of cultural, psychological, biological, historical, and cross-cultural perspectives. The course focuses on female and male experience as it relates to issues such as cognition, value systems, achievement, interpersonal relationships, aggression, and sexuality.

PSY 225   EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY   5 Units

Emphasis on research techniques, design, and methodologies including the collection, analysis, and reporting of psychological data. Lecture and Lab.

PSY 250   LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 Units

A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual from the prenatal period through old age and the process of death and dying.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202 UNREQ: A STUDENT WHO EARNS CREDIT FOR PSY 250 MAY NOT EARN CREDIT FOR PSY 360 OR PSY 362

PSY 254   BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE   3 Units

Discussion of the biological substrates of attention, emotion, motivation, learning, cognition, language and psychopathology; includes an examination of research using lesions, stimulation and neuroimaging.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202

PSY 270   THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DISCRIMINATION   3 Units

The use of psychological concepts, principles, and research to enhance understanding of intergroup relations (e.g., race relations) in America. The experience of traditionally marginalized and privileged groups will be examined. Inter-racial and inter-ethnic relations will be used as a springboard to also examine relations from across different genders, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations. Topics may include identity formation, prejudice, discrimination, socialization, privilege, and strategies to reduce conflict across difference.

PSY 294   INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY   Repeatable   1-3 Units

An internship is designed to give students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in Psychology courses to a professional or community-based institution. The internship will involve a psychology-related placement at an off-campus institution and will be supervised by a faculty advisor. The internship is intended for advanced students with prior Psychology coursework. Requirements include a final report summarizing how their experiences reflect classroom learning and how it will influence their future work and any other course work agreed upon by the student and faculty advisor at the beginning of the course.
PREREQ: PSY 202 AND CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR

PSY 299   DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY   1-3 Units

Directed reading of the Lit. in a particular subject, possibly including a research Proj., under the personal supervision of the instructor.

PSY 307   PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY   3 Units

Discussion of major theories and research in personality; may include behavioral, biological, cognitive, dispositional, humanistic, and psychoanalytic perspectives.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202

PSY 309   ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 Units

Contemporary theory and research on abnormal behavior, includes diagnostic categories, approaches to treatment and understanding of abnormal behavior. One additional psychology course beyond PSY 202 is recommended.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202

PSY 311   SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 Units

Theory & research in areas such as social cognition, attitude formation & change, attribution theory, interpersonal attraction, group processes, social influence, aggression & prosocial behavior.

PSY 360   PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE   3 Units

A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include the biological, cognitive, emotional and social development of the individual from the prenatal period through adolescence.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202 UNREQ: A STUDENT MAY EARN CREDIT FOR ONLY ONE OF PSY 360 OR PSY 250

PSY 362   PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULTHOOD AND AGING   3 Units

A survey of human development theories and research. Topics include biological, cognitive, emotional and social development of the individual from young adulthood through old age and the process of death and dying. Students may not receive credit for both PSY 362 and PSY 250.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202 UNREQ: A STUDENT MAY EARN CREDIT FOR ONLY ONE PSY 360 OR PSY 250

PSY 364   PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING   3 Units

This course examines all major aspects of the psychology of death and dying, including but not limited to terror management theory, models of death anxiety, death awareness and cognitive development, the life review process, the NDE controversy, theories of suicide, and stages of grieving and bereavement.
PREREQ: C OR BETTER IN PSY 202

PSY 440   (U)Psychology LEADING GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS: ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 Units

Organizational Psychology applies psychological methods & principles to underst& how interactions among individuals, groups, & the broader social context impact organizations. By examining topics such as motivation, leadership, intergroup dynamics, conflict, & negotiation, this course will prepare students to lead successful groups & organizations. This course involved readings, lectures, experiential exercises, & placement at an organization within the community. Organizational placements involve a minimum commitment of two hours per week (equivalent to 30 hours of service-learning experience).
PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR; AND PSY 201 OR 202