101 Introduction to Psychology An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

200 Research Methods and Methods Laboratory Emphasis on laboratory-based experimental research, simple and advanced experimental designs, and the analysis and interpretation of experimental results. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Laboratory: 1½ hrs/wk.
210 Child Development Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

211 Adolescent Development Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

212 Adult Development and Aging Behavior and development of the individual from early adulthood to old age. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

215 Child and Adolescent Development for Teachers Behavior and development drom birth through adolescence, with applications to preschool, primary, middle, and secondary education. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

230 Abnormal Psychology Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

240 Special Topics in Psychology A course, offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

250 Industrial­Organizational Psychology Application of principles and methods of psychology to business, industry, and other organizations, with emphasis on selection of employees and organizational behavior. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

260 Human Sexuality Human reproduction and sexual behavior, contemporary and historical norms, dysfunction, cross­cultural perspective, the bonding function of sexuality, and its expression in the arts, religion, ethics, and law. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

290 Learning Principles of learning processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

300 Tests and Measurements Principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction, with consideration of administrative and psychometric evaluation of representative tests. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Psyc 201, or permission of the instructor.

316, 317 Internship Practical experience in a setting in which psychology is applied. Placements in mental health facilities and other community agencies and institutions. (1, 1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

318, 319 Research Practicum Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major. (1, 1). Prerequisite: Psychology 101 and permission of the department.

315 Personality Theories of personality, applications and extensions of these theories, current research on individual differences, and methods and issues in personality measurement. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

325 Social Psychology Study of the influence of people on each other's behavior, including social influence and social interaction. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

330 Physiological Psychology Study of the neurological and endocrinological substrates of behavior. (1I). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Biology 150 or permission of the instructor.

340 Cognition An examination of the research and theory of complex cognition processes. Topics covered include cognitive development, language, thinking, concept formation, pattern recognition, and problem solving. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

377 (IL 377): Psychology of Consciousness. The intensive study of the psychological epi-phenomenon of self-awareness and/or consciousness from multi-disciplinary perspectives including cognitive psychology, neuroscience, computer neural networks and artificial intelligence, philosophical psychology, and Judeo-Christian and Eastern religious traditions.

377 (IL 377): Nonverbal Behavior An examination of the research, theory, and methods of the psychological study of nonverbal behavior.  Student participation in research projects is required.

277 (IL 277): Problematic Behavior in Adolescence An examination of the development, prevalence, prevention, and intervention in such problem behaviors as risk-taking, depression, drug use, and physical aggression in adolescence.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision. (1/2, 1, 1/2). Prerequisite: Approval by department of written proposal.

420 Research Seminar: Personality/Social An advanced, research-oriented seminar in one of the core areas of Psychology. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Psychology 202.

430 Research Seminar: Physiological Psychology An advanced, research-oriented seminar in one of the core areas of Psychology. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Psychology 202.

440 Research Seminar: Cognition An advanced, research-oriented seminar in one of the core areas of Psychology. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Psychology 202.

450 History of Psychology Examination of the major theories in psychology from 19th century origins in philosophy to the present. Major literature review required. (1) Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Senior standing or by permission.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project An advanced, research-oriented seminar in one of the core areas of Psychology. (1). Lecture: 3 hrs/wk. Prerequisite: Psychology 202.

495, 496, 497 Honors Research Empirical research project with faculty supervision. (1/2, 1, 1/2). Prerequisite: Psyc 406, approval by department of written proposal, and 3.4 GPA in psychology.