Northeastern State University

PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

1003 Introduction to Human Behavior #

Emotions, their development, control, and relationship to bodily and mental health; physiological factors affecting mental stability and a discussion of important personal problems. Does not count as major credit.

1113 Introduction to Psychology #

The basic facts and principles of the mental, emotional, physical, and psychological theories and the importance of psychology in our modern society. Does count as major credit. Prerequisite for all Psychology courses.

2023 Life-Span Development #

The study of current theory and research in human psychological development from conception to death. Course includes the effects of biological and environmental influences on physical, cognitive, perceptual, moral, social, and emotional development.

3200 Independent Study #

Independent study for topic not offered in the regularly scheduled undergraduate psychology degree programs.

3223 Psychology of the Minority Experience #

A combinatorial analysis of the affective, cognitive, and developmental impact that differing cultural perspectives may have on an individual.

3233 Industrial and Organizational Psychology #

Application of principles, methods, and findings from psychological research to pertinent industrial problems. Emphasis on personnel selection, placement, evaluation, motivation, development, training, worker efficiency and job satisfaction, human engineering, and professional ethics. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or instructor permission.

3243 Introduction to Counseling

An introduction to the counseling profession, including a review of the profession’s history; its place in the mental health field; its major specialty areas; and the profession’s major theoretical, methodological, and ethical positions. Prerequisites: PSYC 1113, 2023, and Junior standing.

3323 Psychology of Adolescence #

The normal child and his development through youth into adulthood. General problems of physical, mental, social, and emotional control. Prerequisite: EDUC 3314 for Education majors.; PSYC 1113 or instructor permission.

3453 Cognitive Psychology #

Explores the stages of cognitive development and how each relates to understanding and coping. Includes information processing, problem solving, creativity, logical and abstract thought. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.

3463 Theories of Learning #

Course is designed to investigate the processes by which organisms acquire and modify behavior in responding to their environment. Emphasis will be placed on theories and principles of learning, conditioning, memory, and information processing. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.

3553 Psychological Statistics #

An introduction to descriptive and inferential analyses emphasizing hypothesis testing and parametric procedures for quantitative data. Included are: T-tests, 1 & 2 way ANOVA’s correlation and regression, Chi-Square analyses and other nonparametric procedures. Specific applications for experimental research are emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 1513 or equivalent or instructor permission.

3573 Experimental Psychology #

A study and application of the experimental design and methodology used in the advancement of modern psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113, 3553. Must enroll in lab, PSYC 3581, Experimental Psychology Laboratory.

3581 Experimental Psychology Laboratory #

Basic psychological research in sensory process, perception, motivation, and learning. An emphasis in research reporting will be requiared using APA format. Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 and PSYC 3553.

4033 Behavior Analysis and Management #

An introduction to behavior observation and assessment techniques, and the techniques of applied behavior analysis. Students will learn to observe and assess individuals in their natural environments and to implement individualized behavior change strategies. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113, 2023, and 3243.

4043 Physiological Psychology #

A study of the physiological basis for behavior. A survey of neurophysiology with emphasis placed upon sensory and motor processes, and the effect which emotion and motivation have upon the organization of behavior. Lab optional.

4053 Psychology of Human Resource Development #

An overview of the psychological aspects of human resource development in terms of training, development, and education where learning and transfer of learning is key to the developmental processes of the individual and the organization. Prerequisite: PSYC 3233 or instructor permission.

4113 Introduction to the Psychology of Exceptional Children #

An analysis and interpretation of the emotional and personality problems of children as they affect their educational and personal adjustment and newer concepts relating to cultural and social deprivation and aspiration level Prerequisite: EDUC 3314 for Education majors.

4133 Psychology of Infancy and Childhood

An examinatin of development from conception, infancy, preschool years to childhood with emphasis in the areas of physical, cognitive, social and personality development, including exploration of attachment, developmental and behavioral disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or instructor’s permission.

4153 Abnormal Psychology #

A basic overview of abnormal human behavior. Includes history of assessment and treatment of the mentally disordered, types of abnormalities, and current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.

4223 Mental Tests and Measurements #

Group intelligence testing including a critical study of various tests, their administration, statistical procedures, and newer concepts relating to measurements and statistics.

4263 Applied Psychology #

Psychological contributions to practical problems including basic concepts in experimental psychology and recent additions to the information in both the applied and experimental areas. Emphasis will be placed on careers in psychology and critical thinking. Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 and twelve additional credit hours in psychology or instructor permission.

4313 Human Adjustment Laboratory #

Laboratory experiences with group and individual counseling, assessment, and adjustment techniques, allowing students to apply their knowledge of theories and methods in practical, yet structured situations. Restricted to Mental Health majors only. Prerequisites: PSYC 1113, 2023, 3243.

4323 Sensation & Perception #

The study of sensory and perceptual processes including color, form, space, depth, and movement. Emphasis is placed on research at the physiological and psychophysical level. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.

4343 Psychology of Human Sexuality #

A comprehensive study of the crucial problems involved in understanding human sexuality. Designed to provide scientific information in the following areas: sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual response and motivation, psycho-sexual dynamics, psychological and sociological phenomena of human sexuality, sexual dysfunctions, aberrations, eroticisms, mythology, sexercises, sexual behavior patterns, marital and sexual communications, impotency, contraceptions, and venereal diseases.

4353 Advanced Experimental Psychology #

Experimental research findings in sensory process, perception, motivation, and learning, with student participation in planning and doing experimental research. Prerequisite: PSYC 3573. Lab required.

4363 Adult Development and Aging

Designed to study the various aspects of aging from a theoretical and empirical research perspective. This course will explore developmental stages and tasks to include the psychological, biological/neurological, social and spiritual aspects associated with adulthood and aging. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or instructor’s permission.

4420 Directed Readings in Psychology #

Individual readings in one or more of the following fields: social, learning, physiological, personality, history and systems, industrial, religion, motivation, perception, linguistics and higher mental processes, individual differences, clinical and child. Prerequisites: 12 hours of Psychology to include PSYC 1003 and PSYC 1113, junior standing, and permission of the instructor. Maximum of four (4) hours in any combination of PSYC 4420 and 4451.

4450 Special Problems in Psychology #

Group discussions of current topics and contemporary trends in psychology. Designed to allow exploration of the most recent changes in the field of psychology. Course will be offered for up to four hours per semester and course content will be identified in parenthesis after title. May be repeated for a maximum accumulation of four hours. Maximum of four (4) hours in any combination of PSYC 4420 and 4451. PSYC 4451 graded Pass/Fail.

4461 Advanced Experimental Psychology Laboratory #

Advanced psychological research in sensory process, perception, motivation, and learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 3581.

4470 Psychological Seminar #

Psychological research and surveys. Individual and/or group projects related to topics of current interest in the field. Course will be offered for up to four hours per semester and course content will be identified in parenthesis after title. May be repeated to a maximum accumulation of nine hours.

4513 History and Systems of Psychology #

A survey of the historical background of modern psychology with emphasis on the classical systems of psychology. The development of the schools of psychological thought and a comparison between the schools will be stressed. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or instructor permission.

4523 Psychological Consumer Behavior #

The study of the psychological aspects of consumer beliefs and behavior, including the importance and effects of mass media. Emphasis will be placed on communication techniques for effecting change in individual cognition, and the corresponding influence on society at large. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113, or instructor permission.

4563 Psychology of Personality #

Nature, development, assessment, and adjustment of personality from infancy to maturity. An analysis of the organized dynamic behavior of the individual. Emphasis placed on Freudian, Neo-Freudian, Humanistic, Cognitive, Learning, Trait, and Social theories of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113.

4673 Social Psychology #

The study of the impact of social and cultural forces upon individual behavior and cognition. Attention to: social perception; motivation and learning; how persons judge themselves and others; social stimulus situations; and group processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 1113 or instructor permission.