This course is the culminating experience in the psychology degree program. Students will present research about a problem of practice or area of interest in areas such as mental health, education, business, and social service. Student work will explain and apply core principles, theories, and concepts in psychology to analyze the problem of practice, critically...Read More
This course provides an in-depth exploration of research methods in psychology, emphasizing ethical considerations and adherence to APA standards. Students will master various research designs, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental methods. They will learn to select and justify appropriate research approaches, critically evaluating the strengths and limitations of each method for investigating psychological phenomena.Read More
This course explores the psychological principles underlying learning and development, centering on the application in educational settings. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based teaching and instructional strategies.Read More
This course explores the neural mechanisms underlying behavior, focusing on the structure and function of the nervous system, neurotransmission, and brain regions’ roles in cognition, emotion, and sensory processing. Students will critically evaluate research studies, considering ethical principles, and analyze physiological processes contributing to psychological phenomena.Read More
This course is designed to give a brief overview of the counseling profession and to build skills and competencies as a mental health practitioner. In this course, you will learn about many counseling topics including the different counseling orientations, prevention and intervention models, ethical codes, and multicultural counseling competence.Read More
Discover the mental processes behind human thought and behavior in Cognitive Psychology. This course examines key functions such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Students will learn to analyze these processes and apply cognitive principles to address real-world issues, highlighting the importance of cognitive psychology in everyday life and various professional fields.Read More
Psychology of Personality provides an in-depth exploration of major theories of personality, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, and social-cognitive perspectives. Students will apply these theories to analyze and interpret individual differences in behavior, emotion, and cognition, recognizing the complexity of personality. The course emphasizes integrating concepts from the psychology of personality into the analysis of real-world...Read More
This course explores key ideas in positive psychology, focusing on human strengths, virtues, and well-being. Students will learn about happiness, resilience, gratitude, and mindfulness, and how to apply these concepts to enhance personal and community well-being. The course also covers how to evaluate positive psychology research, understanding study methods and findings. By the end, students...Read More
This course is designed to help the student gain an understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development of children and adolescents. Basic theories of child, adolescent, and adult development will be studied to assist the student in the practice of understanding humans.Read More
This course addresses the history and systems of psychology as a domain of science and as a practice specialization in the human services field. This includes ideas (and individuals) that have shaped our understanding of the human psyche and how it adapts to normative and non-normative phenomenon. In addition to the traditional view of the...Read More
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