Courses
PSYC-100C P3 Intro to Psychology (3)
This course provides the student with an integrated approach to psychology. Students are introduced to both the empirical and theoretical views of behavior within a discipline noted for its breadth and diversity of interests.
Attributes: P3 YLIBPSYC-130 Psych in Hlth & Wellness (1)
This is an applied life skill as it applies to health and wellness through a psychological lens. Examples of this topical, rotating themed course include: Mindfulness practices (formerly taught as PSYC 120), study habits and motivation, sleep, behavioral and cognitive intervention, sport motivation, health/wellness, happiness, and working in teams. This course may be taken up to 3 times, with different subjects. The same subject content is not repeatable. Graded S/U.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-190 Intro Topics in Psychology (3)
An opportunity to cover a topic not regularly offered. The topic will vary depending on student interests and the interests of the instructor. The course may be taken multiple times with different topics. This course does not provide credit for Introduction to Psychology.
Fall 2022 Section 01 Topic: Procrastination Nation
The tendency to delay an important task, even though we know we?ll suffer as a result of putting it off, is a nearly universal experience. Why do procrastinate, and how can we make it stop? This course explores the various causes of procrastination, the relationship between procrastination and theories of motivation, and the positive and negative consequences of these behaviors. In addition to a theoretical understanding of procrastination, practical solutions will be explored.
Fall 2022 Section 02 Topic: Food & Psychology
This course is an overview of the interaction between food and psychology. Food is one of our basic needs, and sound nutrition has been shown to improve psychological functioning. Food also plays an essential role in our social world, our interaction with the planet, and our cultural heritage. This course will explore the biopsychological aspects of food, food celebrations, food insecurity, food pathways, and community food projects working to bring sound nutrition to vulnerable populations. Special focus will be placed on variation of food/psychological practices across cultures.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-195 Professional Development I (1)
This one-credit seminar course is designed to introduce first-and-second year students to the skills and values that are important for academic and professional growth in the field of psychology. The course helps psychology majors to understand their role as students, formulate preliminary academic and career goals, identify developmental opportunities in the major, and explore the tools and resources available to facilitate success within and beyond the psychology major.
Attributes: NLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Psychology; Excluding: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-200 Research Methods & Writing (3)
This course focuses on the research process in the field of psychology. It is hands-on and writing-intensive. Students learn to search for and read scholarly psychological literature, design and conduct research studies, and write in APA (American Psychological Association) style.
Attributes: HHSM YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: PsychologyPSYC-201 Basic Statistics (3)
This course focuses on basic statistical methods used to answer behavioral research questions and includes an introduction to data analysis using statistical programs such as SPSS. Topics include: descriptive statistics, sampling distributions and principles of statistical inference, null hypothesis testing, power and effect size, and statistical methods used in analysis of variance (ANOVA). Data analysis and written communication of results will be a focus throughout the course.
Attributes: HHSM YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C C
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Psychology, StatisticsPSYC-204 Advanced Statistics (3)
This course introduces students to more advanced applications of the concepts developed in the Basic Statistics course (e.g., correlation and regression, ANOVA, power and effect size, analysis of interaction effects). Students also develop a consumer knowledge of advanced and multivariate techniques such as meta-analysis, multiple regression, and path analysis by reading and interpreting psychological research articles utilizing these techniques. The course may involve some data analysis using statistical software such as SPSS, but emphasis will be on interpretation of statistical analyses.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 CPSYC-211 P3 Intro Psychopathology (3)
The purpose of this course is to explore, using a multidimensional approach, abnormal behavior and specific diagnostic categories included in the current classification system (i.e., DSM-IV-TR). The course will highlight the science of abnormal behavior and psychopathology, and will thus situate empirical research at the center of our explorations. The course will additionally emphasize application of principles to ?real? people living in the ?real? world. Controversial issues in abnormal psychology will be afforded special attention, and students should be prepared to engage with this content by completing assigned readings and regularly contributing to discussion/debate. Note: Formerly titled P3 Society and Mental Illness. Students currently enrolled in or who have prior credit for PSYC 401 – Abnormal Psychology may NOT take this course.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-212 Psychology of Sport (3)
An overview of the field of exercise psychology as it applies to sport. Both individual psychological behavior and team psychological behavior are examined. Topics include the psychology of competition, motivation, leadership, and aggression. Cross-listed with SPST 212.
Attributes: SPHR YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-215 History of Psychology (3)
This course is a study of the history and development of the systems of psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychoanalysis. Emphasis will be placed on the current status of these systems and their influence on recent developments in psychology.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-217C P3 Psychology of Religion (3)
The past two decades have shown a growing interest among psychologists in the constructs of “religiosity” and “spirituality” as important components of a healthy functioning personality. Goals of this course include: examining the various psychological approaches (psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist) as they have been used to understand the religious experience; developing an appreciation of the scientific method as applied to the study of religion; reviewing the empirical relationships found between religiosity, personal health, and well-being; and exploring one’s own unique spiritual/religious journey, with insights gained from course materials. Cross-listed with REST 217C.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, Sophomore, SeniorPSYC-227C P3 Child & Adolescent Dev (3)
This course acquaints students with development from infancy through adolescence. Special emphasis is given to early determinants of behavior; the development of social, cognitive, and behavioral processes; and several of the theoretical formulations proposed to explain development.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-231C P3 Dev Across Lifespan (3)
Designed to acquaint students with human development, from conception through the various developmental stages of childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. The major research and theories used to describe physical, cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development throughout the lifespan are explored.
PSYC 231C is restricted to Nursing majors. PSYC majors or other majors requiring this course should seek permission to enroll from the Department Chair.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: NursingPSYC-233C P3 Industrial & Org Psyc (3)
Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I-O) is concerned with applying the principles of psychology to people and behavior in the workplace. This course surveys the methods and theories involved in I-O psychology, focusing on topics such as selection and testing, appraisal, groups, and leadership. Both science (empirical findings) and practice (application) are emphasized.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-235C P3 Social Psychology (3)
This course explores the way situational factors affect how we think, feel, and behave toward others in social situations. Topics include: altruism, aggression, persuasion, conformity, stereotyping and prejudice, and attraction to others.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-240 Motivation and Performance (3)
This course will explore the biological, emotional, social and cognitive factors that influence motivation and performance with a specific focus on sport. Some topics include an exploration of various theories of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations on individual and team levels, goal setting, and strategies for increasing motivation in order to improve performance.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100 C-PSYC-255 P3 Health Psych&Behav Med (3)
This course provides a broad overview of the related fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine. The course applies various theoretical perspectives to understanding how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and affect: people’s efforts to achieve good health and prevent illness; factors underlying health habits and lifestyles; stress and coping and their role in illness; factors relating to seeking and receiving treatment for medical problems; pain and its treatment; and the recovery, rehabilitation, and psychosocial adjustments of people with serious health problems and chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.
Attributes: HHCF P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-260 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
There exists an increased interest in evolutionary descriptions of behavior. While Darwin foresaw this approach and while psychologists since James championed its wisdom, contemporary psychologists are only beginning to utilize this conceptual framework. This course examines behavior in the light of evolution. The methods, successes, and problems of the evolutionary approach are investigated.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-265 P3 Human Sexuality (3)
The study of human sexuality will certainly challenge your attitudes, beliefs and feelings. Sexuality pervades the world around us. It is difficult to turn on the television, open a newspaper or magazine, or peruse the internet without being confronted with sexuality in some form. During the course of the semester we will study many aspects of human sexuality including: physiology of the sexual response, sexual development, gender roles, sexual orientation, cultural differences in sexuality, the politics of sexuality, and atypical sexual behavior. We will discuss topics that some of you may find difficult to discuss. We will discuss topics that are controversial. We will discuss topics that may be amusing. Course material will be presented primarily through discussion and some lecture. You will get more out of this course if you do the work and are active in class. It is absolutely necessary that you come to class as material discussed in class may not be in your text. You will be held responsible for all material presented in class as well as material from the required readings. Cross listed with WGST 265.
Attributes: P3 WGST YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-267 The Psych of Diversity (3)
This course will focus on the psychological aspects of social human difference, such as why people are prejudiced and the consequences of that prejudice for members of stigmatized groups. Theory and research related to the psychology of diversity will be emphasized and applications to social issues will be highlighted throughout. Topics will include stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination in general, as well as for specific characteristics of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, weight, and age, among others. Perspectives from both the perceivers of human difference and those with stigmatized identities will be considered.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-270C P3 Drugs & Behavior (3)
An overview of psychoactive drugs and their effects on the nervous system and on behavior. Emphasis is on the physiological and behavioral effects of drugs of abuse (such as alcohol, cocaine, and hallucinogens) and psychotherapeutic drugs (such as antidepressants and antipsychotics). Theories of drug abuse and issues regarding prevention and treatment of drug abuse are also discussed.
Attributes: P3 YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-277 Psychology of Happiness (3)
Historically, the field of psychology has placed a lot of attention on what’s wrong with people and what we can do to treat disorders of the mind. More recently, however, the field has broadened its scope to give more attention to the positive side of human nature and the most effective ways to pursue the good life. This course focuses on this latter development by examining scientific research centered on the nature of happiness and psychological well-being. Topics include the nature and measurement of happiness, mindfulness, gratitude, humor, love, emotional intelligence, volunteerism, and the characteristics of successful relationships.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: -PSYC-280 Found Behavioral Neurosci (3)
This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system and to physiological methods of investigation. Major emphasis is on how the brain controls behaviors such as sensation and perception, learning, memory, consciousness, psychopathology, emotions, eating, and sexual development.
Formerly: Physiological Psychology
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-281 Learning (3)
This course introduces students to various types of learning, including habituation and sensitization, and classical and operant conditioning. The course explores factors that influence these various types of learning, theories regarding mechanisms underlying learning, and applications of learning principles to animal and human behavior.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-282 Cognitive Processes (3)
This course introduces students to the areas of perception, attention, memory, thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. Typically offered three out of every four semesters.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C D-PSYC-295 Professional Developmnt II (1)
This one-credit seminar course is designed to help third- and fourth-year students pursue realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values to take concrete steps toward career development. The course will help psychology majors transition into thinking about their roles as professionals, identify specific career goals, and make meaningful progress in pursuit of those goals. In addition to goal-oriented decision making and practical preparation, this course aims to encourage students to embrace opportunities for personal growth through lifelong learning.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-195 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Psychology; Excluding: -Class: Freshman, SophomorePSYC-327 Developmental Laboratory (3)
Students apply the concepts and methods from developmental psychology to design and conduct research, analyze and interpret the data, and report their findings both orally and in writing. This is a writing-intensive course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C AND (PSYC-227C C OR EDUC-227C C) OR PSYC-231C CPSYC-335 Social Psychology Lab (3)
Students apply the concepts and methods from social psychology to design and conduct research, analyze and interpret the data, and report their findings both orally and in writing. This is a writing-intensive course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C AND PSYC-235C CPSYC-350 DevDiff: Autism, ADHD, IDD (3)
This course explores the developmental differences that first manifest themselves during childhood, including their behavioral manifestations, etiology and treatment. Topics include an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, intellectual and developmental disorders as well as conduct disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, health disorders and child maltreatment and abuse. The etiology and treatment of the disorders are discussed from various psychological, biological, historical and cultural perspectives. The impact of development on the expression of the disorders is also examined.
Attributes: HHHD YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-227C D- OR EDUC-227C D- OR PSYC-231C D-
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-352 Group Dynamics (3)
A theoretical and practical course which examines the nature and functions of task-oriented groups in a variety of settings. Topics studied from a communication-based perspective include: group formation, goals, norms, process analysis, leadership, conflict, satisfaction, and productivity. Not available as an audited course.
Attributes: YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-361 Psychophysiology Lab (3)
Students learn about the conceptual foundations of psychophysiological research and acquire basic psychophysiological recording skills. Students then apply this knowledge to the implementation of original research. Tasks include study design and execution; data analysis and interpretation; and communication of results in both written and oral format. This is a writing-intensive course. Note: This course may be used to satisfy a psychology laboratory requirement for either degree in Psychology.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 CPSYC-362 Topics Laboratory (3)
Spring 2022 Topics:
PSYC 362 Section 01 Topics Laboratory Topic: Motivation and Well-being
In this lab, students will examine the science of human motivation and well-being. Utilizing Self-Determination Theory as a unifying approach of social and personality psychology, students will apply its six mini theories (cognitive evaluation theory, causality orientations theory, organismic integration theory, basic psychological needs theory, goal contents theory, and relational motivation theory) to approach optimal well-being and healthy development in various different life domains such as mental and physical health, education, business, and close relationships. Students are expected to read literature, design and execute studies, collect and analyze data, and communicate their research results in written and oral formats. This is a reading and writing-intensive course.
PSYC 362 Section 02 Topics Laboratory Topic: Organizational Research Lab
This is a non-experimental research laboratory (e.g., case studies, survey research, interview research, using archival data, etc.). Students will apply the theories about social psychology, group dynamics, industrial and organizational psychology, and/or cognitive psychology when conducting independent research about human behavior within organizations. Required tasks include reading literature, designing and executing studies, collecting and analyzing data, and communicating research results in written and oral formats. This is a writing-intensive course. Note: This course may be used to satisfy a psychology laboratory requirement for either degree in Psychology. Pre-reqs: 18 credits of psychology.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-364 Psychology and the Law (3)
This course will cover the historical background of forensic psychology from pre-Victorian-era thinking through developments post-world wars and to the present. Students will explore various roles of the psychologist, ethical issues, and topics such as psychological testing and expert investigation in civil, family, and criminal cases. Contemporary problems and future issues will be addressed. Note: Students with prior credit for Advanced Topics in Psychology: Psychology and the Law (PSYC 390 or PSYC 391) may not take this course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100 D-PSYC-381 Learning Laboratory (3)
Students apply the concepts and methods from learning theory to design and conduct research, analyze and interpret the data, and report their findings both orally and in writing. This is a writing-intensive course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C AND PSYC-281 CPSYC-382 Cognitive Processes Lab (3)
Students apply the concepts and methods from cognitive psychology to design and conduct research, analyze and interpret the data, and report their findings both orally and in writing. This is a writing-intensive course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C AND PSYC-282 CPSYC-388 Testing and Measurement (3)
This course covers the principles of psychological assessment, including test development, the psychometric properties of testing, and applications in organizational, educational, and clinical settings. The course will include research and statistical procedures used in test development and evaluation.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-100C C AND PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 CPSYC-390 Adv Topics: Psychology (3)
An opportunity to cover a topic not regularly offered. The topic will vary depending on student interests and the interests of the instructor. The course may be taken more than once with different topics.
Fall 2020 Topic (section 1): Psychology of Weight
Body weight is a complex topic that receives ample attention in modern society. This course examines scientific research on the psychological processes and outcomes involved with how people think about and manage body weight, as well as reactions to weight-based devaluation. Some topics to be explored include weight culture, body image, dieting, food psychology, physical activity, and weight stigma.Fall 2020 Topic (section 2): Moral Development
Attributes: YLIB
Morality is central to living successfully in a social group. So where does an individual’s sense of morality come from? How does it change over time? This course examines historical and current theories of moral development and their implications for research, parenting, and education. While this class focuses on psychological approaches to moral development, we also consider philosophical and anthropological theories. We also examine how morality intersects with other areas of socio-emotional development, including self-concept and identity development, interpersonal relationships, and cultural influences.
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-405 Intro to Counseling (3)
This course provides an introduction to the major concepts and practices of contemporary therapeutic systems. It offers an opportunity to integrate previously learned personality theories and counseling approaches. Additionally, some basic issues in counseling including ethics and the issue of the counselor as a person are discussed.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-211 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-407 Seminar: (3)
A seminar course providing an opportunity to cover a topic not regularly offered. (The topic will vary depending on student interests and the interests of the instructor.) This course is writing intensive. Students will conduct a literature review and communicate their findings in both written and oral formats. The course may be taken more than once with different topics.
Spring 2022 Topic: Seminar in Community Psychology
This course will investigate the emergence and elevation of community psychology in the helping professions and beyond. Community psychology is the study of how individuals relate to their communities and how communities interact with the individual. Community psychology is internationally prominent and has been gaining attention domestically as our society deals with an increasingly diverse population. Topics will include preventative measures, the global nature of community psychology, the reliance of interdisciplinary partnerships within the field, social justice, and the use of action research to promote healthy practices and systems.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-411 Advanced Psychopathology (3)
This course will provide a thorough exploration of the major diagnostic categories of abnormal psychology, including symptoms, etiological factors and empirically validated treatment approaches. Etiology and treatment are considered from the major psychological models and the biological model. Other topics include evaluating the historical perspective, current research findings and a critical evaluation of the various theoretical approaches. This is a capstone course and, as such, students are expected to consolidate their understanding of the major theoretical perspectives as they apply to understanding human differences. Note: Students with credit for PSYC 401 – Abnormal Psychology may NOT take this course.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C AND PSYC-211 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: SeniorPSYC-436 Advanced Personality (3)
People are psychologically different from one another. How do we account for people?s unique and stable patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving? The aim of this course is to explore personality and individual differences from diverse perspectives that span psychological science. These explorations will be undertaken via extensive reading of original source material, discussion and reflection, and some lecture. Students will write and orally present a major paper on a personality-related topic that synthesizes multiple strands of theory and research in psychological science.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 D- AND PSYC-201 D-
Restrictions: Including: -Major: Psychology -Class: SeniorPSYC-475 WashDC Experience-Intern (6 TO 9)
Washington Experience semester is offered through The Washington Center. Permission of the advisor, department chair, and TWC liaison (Dr. Monica Cherry) is required to register.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-476 Y D-PSYC-476 WashDC Experience-Sem (3 TO 6)
Washington Experience semester is offered through The Washington Center. Permission of the advisor, department chair, and TWC liaison (Dr. Monica Cherry) is required to register.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-477 Y D-PSYC-477 WashDC Experience-Forum (1 TO 3)
Washington Experience semester is offered through The Washington Center. Permission of the advisor, department chair, and TWC liaison (Dr. Monica Cherry) is required to register.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-490 Field Experience (1 TO 6)
Under faculty direction, qualified students are encouraged to undertake field experience in a psychology-related setting. Credit will not be given until the student’s report has been completed, defended, and a copy placed on file in the office of the department chair. The deadline for submitting the final paper is one full week prior to the beginning of final examinations. Course may be taken more than once. Interested students must submit Field Experience applications for departmental approval at least one week prior to course registration. An application is available from any member of the department. Permission of the department chair is required to register.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-496H Honors Reading (1 TO 3)
Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-496 Independent Rdg/Research (1 TO 4)
In concert with the faculty member possessing the appropriate expertise, qualified students may undertake an in-depth study of, or research study on, specialized psychological topics. Credit will not be given until the student’s final paper has been completed, defended, and a copy placed on file in the office of the department chair. The deadline for submitting the final paper is one full week prior to the beginning of final examinations. Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 C
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, SeniorPSYC-497 Research Experience (1 TO 3)
Students work with a faculty mentor to address a timely research question in psychology. Upon completion of the project, the results are presented in the form of a written research report and/or a scientific poster. Completion of a written project proposal with a Department of Psychology faculty member and the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
Note: A student may not exceed a total of 9 credit hours of PSYC 497.
Students should have completed at least 15 credit in Psychology before registering for PSYC 497.
Attributes: YLIB
Pre-requisites: PSYC-200 C AND PSYC-201 CPSYC-499H Senior Honors Project (1 TO 3)
Completion of the Independent Study/Tutorial Authorization form is required.
Attributes: YLIBPSYC-1010 Psych in the Real World (3)
This course offers an opportunity to explore psychology in relation to other disciplines. Building on the theme and topic of the specific Learning Community, this course focuses on the application of psychological principles in various social and cultural contexts. Students engage in inquiry, reasoning, and analysis of information from multiple sources, and explore psychological constructs from diverse perspectives. This course encourages students to develop effective communication skills in written, oral and multimedia formats.
Attributes: LC YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman; Excluding: -Attribute: New Core 20-21PSYC-1105 Data Analysis in Psych Science (3)
This course provides students with a basic foundation in statistical literacy and thinking. Goals for students enrolled in this course are to (a) develop the fundamental skills for collection and management practices specific to human subjects data, (b) conduct basic analyses to answer questions about real-world data, (c) present findings using appropriate data visualization methods, and (d) practice critical thinking about statistics-based claims in the media. The course does not stress the calculation of statistics, nor is any additional college-level mathematics background necessary to succeed in this course.
Attributes: DA YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Freshman -Attribute: New Core 20-21PSYC-2101 Rise & Fall of the Asylum (3)
In this course, students will learn about the 19th century emergence of institutions – including poorhouses, “insane asylums,” and penitentiaries – that aimed to address social problems such as poverty, mental illness, crime, and delinquency. Students will also learn about the factors that led the abandonment of institutional solutions in favor of alternative strategies. Institutions in New York State, and particularly the Rochester area, will receive special focus. Students will work with community stakeholders to highlight and preserve the history of one or more Rochester area social welfare institutions.
Attributes: CCE YLIB
Restrictions: Excluding: -Class: FreshmanPSYC-2102 Psychology, Policy, & Law (3)
Psychology is embedded in legal processes; sometimes when making laws, sometimes when executing laws, and sometimes when analyzing outcomes. Therefore, legal processes require individual, institutional, organizational, and societal levels of analysis. This course examines the psychology of three overarching topics, including policy making, execution, and analysis based on concepts from social, forensic, clinical, community, developmental, and organizational psychology. At the end of this course, you are expected to understand and evaluate how law and human psychology are intertwined in different levels of analysis and how each lead to better or worse results for human decency and well-being within society and for diverse populations.
Attributes: CCE YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Attribute: New Core 20-21PSYC-3990 Adv Research-Based Writing (3)
In this course, students will develop an inquiry-based project by conducting in-depth research using discipline specific practices that result in transferable research and writing. Students will build on the critical thinking and writing competencies they have previously acquired to engage topics and ideas in the field. Students will formulate important questions or problems, identify and examine appropriate sources, and use evidence in order to substantiate their own claims. They will acknowledge and address alternative explanations in scholarly conversations and revise their work accordingly. Outcomes of the project will be communicated in both written and oral forms or on other media platforms.
Attributes: AWC YLIB
Restrictions: Including: -Class: Junior, Senior -Attribute: New Core 20-21