This course offers an introductory survey of general psychology theories and concepts with an emphasis on the scientific study of human behaviors and applications in daily life.

In this course, students learn about the fundamental principles of growth and development from conception through childhood to old age. The course includes the study of the biological process of development, as well as the emotional, social, behavioral, psychological, and cognitive development of the individual within a ethnic/cultural and historical context. This course is cross-listed with HFST 1500.

This course is designed to expose students to a broad range of disciplines and careers relative to the field of Psychology, Therapy, Criminal Justice and Human Services. Students will be introduced to professions and professionals in these fields in order for them to understand and prepare for applying discipline knowledge to practical environments. All students in Social and Behavioral Sciences Certification programs should enroll in this course to fulfill certification and proficiency requirements. This course is repeatable for credit.

In this course, students learn about the fundamental principles of learning and behavior. The course reviews topics related to the effective use of conditioning to influence one’s personal behaviors, behaviors of others, as well as animal behaviors. This class has broad application in education, medicine, and even raising a family.

In this lab, students apply the fundamental principles of learning and behavior as learned in the lecture section. The lab applies topics such as classical and operant conditioning and their ability to change human and animal behavior. The lab focuses greatly on applied behavior interventions for humans and operant conditioning for animals. This Lab, for those students who choose, may take the form of certification for a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).

Psychology internships are designed to help students link theory with real life practice and/or research. Students can also gain valuable resume experience, network with professionals, and understand the intricacies of their chosen discipline. Some students will choose to continue with an original research project in much greater depth and broader scope. Other students may volunteer with a business, organization, or government agency and are individually arranged by the student in collaboration with psychology faculty and a supervisor at the workplace. This course is repeatable for up to 6 credits, with no more than 3 credits per semester. Each credit requires 45 clock hours of internship experience. Internships are typically pass/fail credits. Students desiring a grade will need to negotiate a contract with significant academic work beyond the actual work experience.

This course centers around developing and improving students' scientific and critical inquiry skills. Any student could benefit from this course, but it has emphasis for students who are considering or have declared themselves psychology majors. Students enrolled in the course will gain better understanding of concepts ranging from research design, basic statistics, APA format writing, methods of finding and understanding classic or current social science research, and career options in psychology and related fields.

Educational Psychology provides teacher candidates and psychology majors with an overview of the relationship of psychology to teaching and learning. Students will learn about the nature of learning, adjustment and personality in adolescent development, learning, measurement, and evaluation, as well as social factors such as culture and gender. An emphasis is placed on applying the theories and practices to day-to-day teaching and learning practices.

Social psychology is a valuable course no matter what a person is looking at doing with their lives. It informs us about how other people influence our thoughts, actions, and emotions. This course is a survey of the effects of social influences on the basic psychological processes of individuals. The course considers individuals in the context of their culture and society, the development of attitudes, and the impact of the group on individual behavior. Social Psychology has broad applications to education, business, law, and just being in groups.

This course examines the biology of behavior, emphasizing underlying neural mechanisms, the interaction between genes and environment, and evolutionary pressures that have shaped the mind.