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.

This course helps students develop and maintain greater satisfaction in their own lives and possibly help others do the same. Students will learn to personally and professionally develop greater resilience, increase happiness and satisfaction in life, and improve healthy life practices. They will also learn to recognize and manage common beliefs, practices, and patterns that can negatively impact happiness and life satisfaction. This course is cross-listed as SW 1050.

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 as HFST 1500.

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).

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.

This course is designed to allow students who started their original research projects in Psychology 2010 to continue conducting research, analyzing results, and creating a poster or presentation for a professional conference.

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.

This course presents an overview of major psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and diagnoses. It also examines the dynamics of maladjustment, providing students with the opportunity to develop an empathic understanding of individuals with mental illnesses.

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 explores the application of psychological and therapeutic practices to experiential and recreational practices. Students examine theories of motivation, behavior change, and therapeutic engagement within experiential settings, including nature-based activities, adventure modalities, drama therapy, play or animal assisted therapy, and reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on providing students hands-on opportunities in experiential and recreational activities that can be then used to assist in clinical settings. This course is part of the Behavioral Health Technician Certificate Program. (It is cross-listed as SW 2650.)

This course explores the application of psychological and therapeutic practices to experiential and recreational practices. Students examine theories of motivation, behavior change, and therapeutic engagement within experiential settings, including nature-based activities, adventure modalities, drama therapy, play or animal assisted therapy, and reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on providing students hands-on opportunities in experiential and recreational activities that can be then used to assist in clinical settings. This course is part of the Behavioral Health Technician Certificate Program. (It is cross-listed as SW 2660.)

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.

This course helps students prepare for a meaningful career in the helping professions with an in-depth look at values, ethics, and scope of practice. Students will learn to navigate ethical practices, balance personal and professional values, and develop the skills to serve individuals, families, and communities with integrity. This course is ideal for those pursuing psychology, social work, behavioral health, or human services careers. (This course is cross-listed as SW 2750.)

This applied course introduces students pursuing the Behavioral Health Technician Certification or other social science majors to varying processes of data collection, evaluation, and assessment in a wide array of behavioral health fields ranging from clinical environments, to conducting and interpreting research, to program evaluation, and more. (This course is cross-listed as SW 2850.)

This course explores key theories and real-world applications of teamwork, leadership, and group dynamics in diverse settings including business, education, community organizations, as well as other family and behavioral health settings. It creates a foundational skills base for students preparing to enter a team-driven career, to lead in industry, and facilitate groups in behavioral health settings. This course is part of the Behavioral Health Technician Certificate Program.

Behavioral health internships are designed to help students link pre-existing course content with real life practice. Students can also gain valuable resume experience, network with professionals, and understand the intricacies of their chosen discipline. Students may volunteer or work with varying partner businesses, organizations, or government agencies as arranged by the student in collaboration supervising faculty. For successful completion, students must receive 45-60 clock hours of internship experience. This is the capstone course for the Behavioral Health Technician Certificate. (It is cross-listed as SW 2997.)