Psychology
Courses
PY 104: Psychology for Business
Semester Hours 3PY 106: Psychology of Effectiveness
Semester Hours 3PY 201: Lifespan Development
Semester Hours 3PY 203: Social Psychology
Semester Hours 3PY 205: Child and Adolescence Psychology
Semester Hours 3PY 210: Learning Disabilities
Semester Hours 3PY 212: Behavioral Change
Semester Hours 3PY 213: Introduction to Counseling
Semester Hours 3This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of professional counseling. Students will be provided with an overview of basic counseling models and theory, will discuss the biological, psychological, and social influences on human behavior, and will understand the ethical concerns related to the profession of counseling
PY 215: Theories of Personality
Semester Hours 3PY 217: Sport Psychology
Semester Hours 3Examines the major psychological theories related to sport and exercise behavior. Topics covered will include the history and development of sport psychology, the personality and motivation of the athlete, arousal and anxiety, social influences, intervention techniques, and counseling/clinical issues that are especially relevant to athletes.
PY 230: Criminal Psychology
Semester Hours 3PY 292: Educational Psychology
Semester Hours 3This course is an in-depth study of fundamental concepts and principles of psychology that have broad applicability to classroom practice. Topics include the nature of learning as it relates to children and adolescents; cognitive and linguistic development; personal, social and moral development; individual and group differences; special needs; instructional strategies; and classroom management. Case study analysis will be used to translate theory into practice.