The Psychology Department offers a comprehensive range of courses covering various topics within the field of psychology. From introductory courses that provide a broad overview to advanced seminars that delve into specific areas of study, students can explore a wide range of psychological concepts and theories. The courses are designed to enhance students' understanding of human behavior, psychological processes, research methodologies, and the practical application of psychological principles.
The Psychology Department offers listing of courses, providing students with a comprehensive overview of the courses available. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including Abnormal Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Development, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Experimental Design and Analysis, Personality Theories, Social Psychology, and many more. Students have the flexibility to choose courses based on their interests and career goals.
PSYCH 410. Psychopathology
This course provides an overview of the nature and history of psychopathologies and examines different models that help us understand abnormalities. The focus is on the diagnosis, classification, etiology, and treatment of various psychological disorders.
PSYCH 318. Experimental Psychology
This course presents experimental methodologies used in psychology, including data collection, organization, and interpretation in psychological research. It introduces research methods used to study animal and human behavior and mental processes, such as learning, memory, problem-solving, and statistical methods for data analysis.
PSYCH 406. Social Psychology
This course studies human behavior in its social context, exploring how feelings and actions can be influenced by others. It examines processes of human interaction and the social influences of family, membership groups, mass media, and socioeconomic class on individuals and groups. Topics include socialization, attitudes, language acquisition, collective behavior, deviant behavior, prejudices, and violence.
PSYCH 302. Neuropsychology
This course surveys neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy, and brain-behavior relationships. It discusses the effects of brain damage on cognitive, personality, and psychosocial functioning, along with descriptions of common neuropathological and neurobehavioral syndromes, such as traumatic brain injury, aphasia, strokes, and dementia.
PSYCH 102. Introduction to Psychology
This course provides a basic understanding of psychology, introducing the science of psychology by surveying key fields such as human development, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation and emotions, personality, abnormality, social interactions, and ethics. It explores the foundations of psychology seen in philosophy, theory, biology, and culture.
PSYCH 316. Research Methods in Social Sciences
This course covers major methodological tools of the social sciences, including applied statistics. Topics include research design, measurement, observation, surveys, projective techniques, scale construction, sampling, analysis and interpretation, research reports, and applications.
PSYCH 202. Psychological Tests and Measurements
This course introduces basic principles of measurement and surveys educational and psychological testing. It covers the role of testing in decision-making, proper and improper uses of tests, test score interpretations, validity and reliability of test scores and interpretations, classroom assessment, item analysis, and an overview of different types of tests: standardized achievement and ability tests, intelligence tests, personality tests, and other non-cognitive tests.
PSYCH 306. Physiological Psychology
This course introduces the brain, basic physiological processes, and their roles in behavior. Students develop a basic knowledge of brain anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. Topics may include sensing and perceiving, neural bases of action, motivation, learning and memory, and consciousness, considering both experimental and clinical data.
PSYCH 402. Personality Psychology
This course investigates different empirical approaches to the study and understanding of human personality. Topics include the definition and measurement of personality, biological and cultural aspects of personality, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives, gender differences, and personality disorders.
PSYCH 414. Clinical Psychology
This course presents the theories, research, prevention, assessment, and clinical applications of clinical psychology. It examines the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies employed by clinical psychologists and encourages critical analysis of theories and research underlying effective treatments for mental disorders.
PSYCH404. Developmental Psychology
This course discusses psychological development throughout the human lifespan, including pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death. It focuses on theory and research on cognitive and social growth in the early and middle childhood years.
PSYCH 310. Cognitive Psychology
This course studies human cognition, its basic concepts, methods of inquiry, and major findings. It integrates important theories, major topics, and research methods in cognitive psychology, including pattern recognition, perception, information processing, attention, memory processes and organization, and decision-making.
PSYC412. Health psychology
Health psychology is a field that examines how psychological, social, and behavioral factors influence overall health and well-being. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between mental processes and physical health, emphasizing the role of lifestyle, stress, coping mechanisms, and social support in the maintenance of good health.
PSYC310. Child Psychology
A child psychology course delves into the study of the psychological development of children from infancy through adolescence. It explores the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical changes that occur during various stages of childhood, offering insights into the factors influencing a child's behavior and mental well-being.
PSYC312. ASF and the physiology of the sensory system
The Physiology of the Sensory System course delves into the intricate mechanisms underlying sensory perception, exploring how the body processes information from the environment. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the physiological principles governing the sensory organs and neural pathways involved in vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.
PSYC499. Addiction Psychology
The Addiction Psychology course explores the complex interplay between psychological factors and the development, maintenance, and treatment of addictive behaviors. It delves into the theories, research, and practical applications related to various forms of addiction, including substance abuse and behavioral addictions.
PSYC444. Psychological Assistance by the Victim in Extreme Situations
The Psychological Assistance to Victims in Extreme Situations course focuses on the application of psychological principles to support individuals who have experienced traumatic events or extreme situations. It addresses the unique challenges faced by victims and explores therapeutic techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and ethical considerations in providing psychological assistance in the aftermath of crises.
PSYC304. Basics of Educational Psychology
The Basics of Educational Psychology course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and theories that underlie the learning and teaching process. It explores the psychological factors influencing education, the development of cognitive and socio-emotional skills, and the application of psychological principles in educational settings.