3000 Level Psychology Course Descriptions
SOCSCI 3700
Introduction to Psychology
An introduction to the study of human behavior, including personality
development, abnormal psychology, social psychology, biological psychology,
and research methodology. Prerequisite: First Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3705
Developmental Psychology
An introduction to human psychological development from infancy through
old age. Prerequisite: First Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3715
Psychology of Art and The Artist
An exploration of historical and contemporary psychological approaches
to understanding art, artists, and the art world. Prerequisite: First
Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3738
Psychodynamic Psychology
An in-depth study of directions in psychological research beginning
with Freud. Prerequisite: First Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3740
Madness
A study of the phenomenon variously referred to as madness, insanity,
or psychosis. Several psychological theories are offered. Case histories
are included and historical, sociological, legal, and philosophical
aspects are examined. Prerequisite: First Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3742
Abnormal Psychology
Patterns of abnormal behavior are defined and explored in the context
of contemporary psychology. Students are introduced to the best current
understanding of the origins and nature of the major varieties of psychopathology.
Prerequisite: First Year English requirement.
SOCSCI 3745
The Psychology of Death
This course examines the psychological impact of mortality. Questions
include: How does the knowledge of eventual death affect one’s
everyday life? What are the psychological effects of living under the
ever-present threat of nuclear annihilation? Other topics include the
dynamics of human violence; survivor experience and traumatic syndrome;
and healthy versus pathological grieving. Prerequisite: First Year English
requirement.
SOCSCI 3770
Special Topics in Psychology
An in-depth study of a selected special topic in psychology. Prerequisite:
First Year English requirement.
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