823e Southwestern University: Psychology: Curriculum

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Psychology

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 33-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-104 PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY
    Students will be introduced to the methods and findings of both classic and current psychological research, as well as to the practical applications of this work. Emphasis is placed on acquiring a foundation of knowledge and critical skills that are necessary to evaluate psychological research. (Eac...
  • 33-204 RESEARCH METHODS I
    This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence designed to teach the basic concepts of research methods used in the study of psychology. Its goals are to help students think critically in approaching problems, to provide hands-on experience with a variety of methodological techniques, to t...
  • 33-214 RESEARCH METHODS II
    This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence designed to teach the basic concepts of research methods used in the study of psychology. Its goals are to help students think critically in approaching problems, to provide hands-on experience with a variety of methodological techniques, to ...
  • 33-224 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
    This course is a theory and research-based overview of the many ways in which nature and nurture combine to produce developmental outcomes in the biological, cognitive, intellectual, personality and social domains, with a focus on childhood and adolescence. Prerequisite: Psychology 33-104. (Each sem...
  • 33-234 PERSONALITY THEORY AND RESEARCH
    A survey course that provides an overview of the major personality theories and the methods used in personality research. Included are type theories, trait theories and dynamic theories. The emphasis is on examination and evaluation of the experimental evidence pertinent to each theory. Prerequisite...
  • 33-244 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
    This course will provide a broad view of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of development from conception through old age. Students who plan to enroll in professional programs in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or speech pathology upon graduation...
  • 33-254 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
    See Animal Behavior 09-254.
  • 33-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 33-333 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
    An examination of psychology’s contributions to educational practice. Topics include intellectual and academic assessment principles and instruments, the application of theories of learning and cognitive development to instruction, theories of problem formation and resolution, and the recognition ...
  • 33-364 EXOTIC SENSORY SYSTEMS
    This course explores Von Uexkull’s concept of the Umwelt, or self-world, a domain defined not only by an animal’s perceptual capacities but also by its action systems. The course will examine different selfworlds from the perspectives of different species and consider how organism-environment in...
  • 33-374 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
    This course focuses on the application of psychological knowledge in the civil and criminal justice systems. As a seminar course with emphasis on critical discussion and student presentations, it will include an exploration of the role that psychologists play in the courtroom (e.g. case preparation,...
  • 33-384 HUMAN SEXUALITY
    This course is an introduction to the psychology of human sexuality. It covers a broad range of topics, including male and female physiology, sexual orientation, sexual expression and variation, sexual difficulties, birth control, reproduction, prostitution, pornography and many others. The primary ...
  • 33-424 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
    An overview of the field of clinical psychology that involves the scientific study of mental illness (psychopathology). The focus is on an empirically grounded examination of the symptomatic presentation, classification and cause of a broad range of psychological disorders. Methods used in the field...
  • 33-434 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
    An introduction to the neurosciences with an emphasis on the techniques used to study the neurobiological basis of behavior. The anatomy and function of the central nervous system is a primary focus of the course and specific topics include how the central nervous system mediates perception, emotion...
  • 33-444 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    Cognitive Psychology is the scientific study of the mechanisms and processes involved in the acquisition and use of knowledge. The structure and function of working memory and long term memory are central to cognition, and are the primary focuses of the course. Other topics include a brief history o...
  • 33-454 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
    Study of the traditional areas of learning psychology, including current theoretical and research considerations of classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, aversive control of behavior and discrimination learning. Prerequisite: Psychology 33-214. (Fall)
  • 33-464 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
    An introduction to the field of social psychology, which is the scientific study of how the thoughts, feelings and actions of a person are influenced by other people and by social situations. Topics include the self, attitudes and attitude change, group behavior, prejudice and discrimination, prosoc...
  • 33-544 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
    This course will introduce students to the field of health psychology, which is the application of psychological principles in understanding how the mind, body and behavior interact in health and illness. Emphasis will be placed on the biopsychosocial model, which considers the role of biological, p...
  • 33-554 HUMAN FACTORS
    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the field of human factors, which is the scientific study of the role of human perceptual and cognitive capabilities and limitations in the design of consumer products, workplaces and other systems. The primary goal of this course is to...
  • 33-824 RESEARCH IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning applied psychology. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect and analyze data, an...
  • 33-834 RESEARCH IN BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning neuroscience. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect and analyze data and repor...
  • 33-844 RESEARCH IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning clinical psychology. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect and analyze data an...
  • 33-854 RESEARCH IN COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning animal learning and animal behavior. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect and...
  • 33-864 RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL/COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning developmental and cognitive psychology. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect ...
  • 33-874 RESEARCH IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
    Laboratory or field-based research course designed to provide hands-on research experience related to questions concerning social psychology. Students work directly with a faculty member within the department. Students read and synthesize the literature, design a study, collect and analyze data, and...
  • 33-901 TUTORIAL
  • 33-902 TUTORIAL
  • 33-903 TUTORIAL
  • 33-904 TUTORIAL
  • 33-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Field placement in an approved setting. Students are expected to complete 120 hours (33-944) or 240 hours (33-948) of supervised experience. All internships have certain prerequisites and require permission of instructor. May be repeated with different experience. Must be taken Pass/D/F (Spring or S...
  • 33-948 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Field placement in an approved setting. Students are expected to complete 120 hours (33-944) or 240 hours (33-948) of supervised experience. All internships have certain prerequisites and require permission of instructor. May be repeated with different experience. Must be taken Pass/D/F (Spring or S...
  • 33-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 33-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 33-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 33-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 33-984 HONORS
    By invitation only.
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