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Course Descriptions: Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 200. Introduction to Psychology (3)
A general introduction to the study of the science of psychology, intended for non-psychology majors. Consideration is given to the basic issues and research in human growth and development, perception, sensation, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, assessment, psychotherapy, and social behavior. Students majoring in psychology should take PSYC 210. (GE).
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PSYC 210. Foundations of Psychology (4)
A comprehensive study of the science of psychology. Consideration of the basic issues and research in human growth and development, perception, sensation, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, assessment, psychotherapy, and social behavior. Also includes bibliographic instruction, an introduction to APA-style writing, an introduction to the major, and information about professional training as a psychologist. Intended for psychology majors. (GE).
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PSYC 230. Interpersonal Behavior (3)
A course in the study of interpersonal behavior in small groups, including laboratory experience, with particular emphasis on the social and psychological aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication. Cr/NC grading only.
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PSYC 250. Introductory Statistics (4)
A systematic introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, including both parametric and nonparametric methods. (GE).
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PSYC 310. Research Methods in Psychology (4)
A comprehensive introduction to research methods in psychology. Students learn how to define research problems, state hypotheses, select appropriate samples, design experimental and nonexperimental procedures, collect and analyze data, and communicate research findings orally and in writing. Research methods and results in a variety of substantive areas of psychology will be considered. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210, and PSYC 250. (WI, RM, PS).
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PSYC 315. Psychological Testing and Assessment (4)
Basic principles of the construction, administration, and interpretation of group and individual tests of intelligence, personality, interest, and achievement. Experience with group tests. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210, and PSYC 250 or consent of instructor. Students enrolled in the industrial organizational psychology minor may take BA 216 instead of PSYC 250.
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PSYC 321. Personality (4)
Explores significant research on individual differences and its integration with major conceptual systems. Also considers the assessment of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 322. Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3)
A study of the psychological development of an individual from conception, through childhood and adolescence, to adulthood. Development of motor behavior, language, social behavior, and intelligence are included. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 323. Abnormal Psychology (4)
The classification, explanations, and treatment of common behavioral disorders are examined. Includes thirty hours of field work experience in agencies that treat such disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 332. Cross-Cultural Psychology (4)
This course is intended to provide a survey and review of the psychological and cultural dynamics which influence the client-therapeutic relationship between the counselor and the counselee. Studies a variety of ethnic, social, and cultural group developmental norms and the extent of influence these norms may have on the individual. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 333. Social Psychology (3)
The course examines how the thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of other people. Topics include: perceiving other people and events, attitude formation and change, social interactions and relationships, and helping and hurting others. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 334. The Psychology of Women (3)
This course examines theories, research, and issues relating to the psychology of women. Explores the ways that religion, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and other social constructs interact and operate at the individual, interpersonal, and cultural levels to modify women’s experiences. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 and completion of sixty units.
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PSYC 341. Principles of Learning (4)
Animal learning from Thorndike to Skinner (1980s). The focus of study includes the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning, punishment, reinforcement, and stimulus control. Application to human learning is made. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210, and completion of sixty units.
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PSYC 342. Cognitive Processes (3)
An analysis of thinking, conceptualization, attention, memory, problem solving, language and symbolic activity, and related mediational processes in the individual. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210, and completion of 60 units.
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PSYC 343. Comparative Animal Behavior (4)
Addresses issues in comparative animal behavior, including varieties of behavior in different species. The determinants of species-specific behavior will be examined from multiple perspectives, including ecological, evolutionary, genetic, learning (e.g., classical and operant conditioning), and social influences. Current understandings of motivated behavior (e.g., aggression, mating) perception, and learning memory will be discussed in terms of these various perspectives. Students will gain laboratory experience by conducting experiments and exercises with animals which demonstrate species-specific behaviors. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210; PSYC 250; and PSYC 310.
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PSYC 371. Sensation and Perception (4)
Focuses on the study of sensation and perception from an historical perspective and from current paradigms. The course concentrates on sensory systems and their biological organization as well as traditional and contemporary questions about perception of sensory information. The student will gain laboratory experience by participating in sensory/perceptual experiments and demonstrations. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 372. Physiological Psychology (4)
This course includes a comprehensive study of the physiological and neurological correlates of behavior, including the nervous system (e.g., its structures and organization), sensation, perception, movement, physiological chemistry (e.g., hormones; neurotransmitters), sleep emotion, cognitive functions, and mental disorder. The students will gain laboratory experience by participating in the dissection of a preserved specimen and other activities and demonstrations. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210, PSYC 250, PSYC 310, and completion of sixty units.
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PSYC 373. Psychopharmacology (4)
Effects of psychotropic drugs on behavior, cognitive functioning, and emotion with an emphasis on both psychotherapeutic agents utilized in the treatment of biochemical abnormalities associated with various psychopathologies and drugs of abuse. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 430. Counseling Theory and Techniques (4)
An introduction to the major approaches to counseling with a critical appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Attention given to the role of counseling in a wide variety of techniques and situations. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 432. Family Therapy (4)
This course provides a survey of current theories of family therapy and also includes a study of the philosophical, conceptual and theoretical background of family therapy. Theoretical formulations, definition of problem development, and treatment strategies of each theory are addressed. The course also includes practical demonstrations and videotapes illustrating these theoretical approaches. Assignments include examining the student’s own family as a means of understanding theoretical concepts. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 433. Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
This course is concerned with the application of psychological principles to personnel policies, working conditions, production efficiency, and decision making in various kinds of industrial and nonindustrial organizations. The topics dealt with include employee selection and training, attitude and performance assessment, working conditions and efficiency, employee counseling, leadership development, and organizational climate. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 434. Child Clinical Psychology (4)
Provides a framework for understanding deviant or maladaptive behavior in children, including historical considerations, current systems of assessment and classification, theories of etiology, descriptions of symptomatology, and current methods of prevention and treatment. Special emphasis on developmental considerations and on the research methods used to obtain knowledge about childhood behavior disorders. Students will also obtain practical experience working with children of different clinical populations by completing a service learning experience at a school or treatment facility in the community. Prerequisite: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 441. History and Systems of Psychology (3)
A capstone course focusing on development of psychology from its philosophical origins and an investigation of the current status of major integrative systems and theories as well as attention to current issues in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 200 or PSYC 210 and completion of 90 units.
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PSYC 442. Intermediate Statistics and Computer Applications (4)
A survey of advanced inferential statistics, including partial correlations, multiple regressions, and advanced analysis of variance procedures. Also included is an introduction to computer statistical packages used in the social sciences with emphasis upon SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). (Same as SOC 475.) Prerequisites: PSYC 250 and PSYC 310.
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PSYC 452. Psychology and Religion (3)
Topics in the area of shared interest to psychology and religion, such as the dynamics of guilt and meaninglessness, as well as a psychological study of religious behavior. Prerequisites: REL 101, REL 102; PSYC 200 or PSYC 210.
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PSYC 453. Humanistic Psychology (3)
An introduction to the philosophic and heuristic position underlying the Third Force’s criticism of the behavioristic and psychoanalytic approaches to psychology. This course presents a systematic formulation of the goals, methodology, and theoretical bases of this approach to psychology.
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PSYC 454. Death, Dying, and Bereavement (4)
Examines the psychological, social, spiritual, religious, and ethical aspects of death, dying, and bereavement. The course will explore topics such as attitudes toward death; the dying process; the needs of the dying; psychological issues surrounding cause of death (e.g., suicide, terrorism, natural disasters); end of life issues and decisions; last rites, diversity in death rituals; grieving throughout different developmental stages; and perspectives on death and life after death. Also examines how culture and religion contribute to the understanding of, preparation for, and coping with loss. Additionally, ethical and moral issues surrounding death and dying will be discussed.
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PSYC 590. Research in Psychology (1-6)
Practical research skills from inception to completion of a publishable paper. Depending upon the number of units taken, emphasis will be placed on the development of a research topic, a literature search and review, development of a viable research design, and execution of the project. Prerequisites: PSYC 210, PSYC 250, and PSYC 310.
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PSYC 592. Selected Topics (1-4)
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PSYC 595. Supervised Field Work (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required. Cr/NC grading only.
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PSYC 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.
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Although the above are excerpted from the 2008-2009 Seaver catalog this is
not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/
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