2017-2018 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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To search for a course satisfying the Distribution Requirements in effect for students who entered Allegheny College in Fall 2016 or after please do the following:
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POLSC 371 - Politics and Literature (also listed as ENGL 371 )
Credits: 4
A team-taught course that examines the intersection of Politics and Literature in a given situation. While the specific topic may change from year to year, the course seeks to transcend the disciplinary borders between Political Science and English by exploring the vital connections between system and story at a given historical moment. The course may be taken for credit in either Political Science or English.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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POLSC 380 - Classical Political Thought
Credits: 4
An analysis of selected texts from among the political theorists of antiquity with special attention paid to such themes as the nature and purpose of political life, the meaning of citizenship, problems peculiar to political action, and the character of the best regime. Readings are drawn from the works of dramatists, historians and philosophers such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, Thucydides, Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite: POLSC 140 or POLSC 285 is recommended.
Distribution Requirements: HE, SB.
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POLSC 382 - Modern Political Thought
Credits: 4
A study of selected modern political theorists, such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Burke, Tocqueville and J. S. Mill. Themes treated include the creation of the modern state and the meaning of sovereignty, the development of individualism and liberalism, the relation of the individual and the community, and the meaning and dynamics of democracy.
Prerequisite: POLSC 140 or POLSC 285 is recommended.
Distribution Requirements: HE, SB.
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POLSC 386 - Chinese Political Thought: From Confucius to the New Left
Credits: 4
An examination of the evolution of Chinese political thought from the 6th century BCE to the present. We examine ancient Chinese political theories, including the origin and legitimacy of the state, the roles of the monarch and the bureaucracy, and the Mandate of Heaven. We then focus on modern challenges to traditional Chinese thought and theories addressing the modern crisis of China, including utopianism and socialism, and recent debates in China on neo-Confucianism, neo-authoritarianism, and the New Left. Special attention is paid to the Chinese search for new models of governance and the relevance of tradition in the age of globalization.
Distribution Requirements: IP, PD.
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POLSC 412 - U.S. Congress
Credits: 4
An examination of the functions, rules, customs and procedures of the United States Congress. Topics include the relationship between the national legislature and other governmental institutions, as well as between Congress and the electorate and the lobbyists. Also taken up is an analysis of informal groups, the committee system, the leadership structure, and proposals for legislative reorganization.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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POLSC 413 - U.S. Presidency
Credits: 4
The changing conceptions and interpretations of the presidential institution and the styles and strategies of the American presidents. Topics include the selection process; the executive advisory system; and the relationship between the President, the press, the Congress and the public. Also covered are decision-making in the White House and the powers, tenure and accountability of the President.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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POLSC 427 - The European Union
Credits: 4
An introduction to the institutions and politics of the European Union. Topics include the history and development of the EU, the extent of Europeanization in particular policy areas such antidiscrimination and monetary union, whether or the EU is a democratic institution, and the possible ascension of new member states such as Turkey.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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POLSC 450 - The Politics and Psychology of Persuasion and Prejudice
Credits: 4
An examination of issues in political psychology connected with persuasion and prejudice. The course will focus on topics of particular relevance to U.S. Foreign Policy and international politics such as political perception, propaganda, social-cultural explanations of economic prosperity, racism, and ethnocentrism.
Prerequisite: POLSC 251 is recommended but not required.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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POLSC 453 - Deterrence Theory and Nuclear Defense
Credits: 4
An examination of nuclear deterrence theories and their theoretical, political, technological and ethical problems. A historical and doctrinal review will be presented covering the impact of nuclear weapons on U.S. military and political affairs. Specific issues to be treated include nuclear proliferation, ethical dilemmas of nuclear deterrence, nuclear winter theories, inadvertent war, nuclear waste problems, nuclear abolition, and human radiation experiments.
Prerequisite: POLSC 251 is encouraged but not required.
Distribution Requirements: IP, SB.
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POLSC 457 - National Security Controversies
Credits: 4
An examination of contemporary controversies relating to national security. A brief overview of the field will be presented, followed by an exploration of key political, social, psychological, and technical problems facing the defense establishment. Specific issues to be treated are the role of women in combat, the growing rift in civil-military relations, the challenge of technological complexity in war, and contending views on the nature of future wars.
Prerequisite: POLSC 251 is encouraged but not required.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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POLSC 459 - Civil Wars
Credits: 4
An analysis of why civil wars occur, when they become prolonged, how they end, and other major questions relating to this increasingly common type of conflict. Students apply theories on civil wars to explain the dynamics of specific conflicts and draw on knowledge of specific cases to refine existing theories. Topics include: competition for natural resources, ethnic conflicts, mass killing and other humanitarian implications of civil wars, and the roles of third parties in conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: Prior coursework in Political Science is strongly recommended.
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
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POLSC 482 - Race and the American Political Mind
Credits: 4
An exploration of the psychological, cultural and ethical implications of racism in a political order dedicated to the principle of human equality. Notable among such implications is what Ellison described as the ethical schizophrenia of the American mind. Readings will be drawn from the works of political theorists, social critics, and novelists such as James Baldwin, W.J. Cash, W.E.B. DuBois, Ralph Ellison, William Faulkner, Harriet Jacobs, Toni Morrison, Shelby Steele, Richard Wright and Cornel West.
Distribution Requirements: IP, PD.
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POLSC 484 - American Conservatism
Credits: 4
An examination of conservative political theory since World War II and its relation to the emergence of a new American Right. The course focuses on four moments: the role of post-war anti-communism in revitalizing remnants of various other conservatisms, the consolidation of these disparate traditions, especially under the rubric of William F. Buckley’s National Review, reaction to the sixties and the emergence of neo-conservatism, and finally, the rise of Right-wing populism.
Prerequisite: POLSC 285 is recommended.
Distribution Requirements: CL, HE.
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POLSC 486 - The Death and Life of American Liberalism
Credits: 4
An examination of the evolution of American liberalism. Themes include the emergence of liberalism against the background of 19th century industrialism and the erosion of an earlier civic equality, the ascendancy of the liberal idea from the New Deal through the Great Society, the eventual loss of a coherent vision, and renewed prospects for an enduring liberal revival. The inquiry is framed by the question of the fate of American liberalism, its characteristic strengths and weaknesses, its dilemmas and myopias, and its roots in the American political tradition.
Distribution Requirements: CL, HE.
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POLSC 489 - Statistics and Data Analysis
Credits: 4
Techniques of quantitative analysis of social and political data. Topics include measurement, scaling, description, sampling, inference, and research design. Emphasis is on measures appropriate to nominal and ordinal variables and non-parametric techniques. Students will use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for computer analysis of archival data.
Prerequisite: MATH 110 , or placement in mathematics courses above that level as determined by the Mathematics Placement Test, or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: QR.
All students planning to pursue any form of graduate education are advised to take this course.
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POLSC 500 - Internship
Credits: 1-4
Credit-bearing internships are available through the Political Science Department, often in coordination with the Allegheny Gateway. Credit, and work done to earn such credit, is at the discretion of the supervising faculty member. Typically, internships for credit are offered during the summer. Students should consult with the relevant faculty member for information, approval, and requirements. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 520 - Internship in Environmental Law and Regulation, Office of Chief Counsel, Northwest Region, Department of Environmental Resources, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Credits: 2-4
An internship that acquaints the student with the basics of legal research and writing. Phase One is conducted as a small class, concentrating on, but not limited to, environmental regulation. A second phase of the internship (available to a more limited number of students each semester) focuses on the civil and criminal aspects of environmental law and regulation in Pennsylvania. May be repeated for credit. Must be taken Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite: ENVSC 110 ; basic familiarity with the U.S. legal system; permission of instructor; and an interview with a lawyer in the Office of Chief Counsel. POLSC 221 is recommended.
Distribution Requirements: none.
Phase One: Two credits. Phase Two: The student contracts for semester hour credit, generally two credits.
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POLSC 529 - Internship: Political Science
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit. May only be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 580 - Seminar: U.S. Politics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 581 - Seminar: Public Law
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 582 - Seminar: Public Policy
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 583 - Seminar: Political Philosophy
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 584 - Seminar: Comparative Politics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 585 - Seminar: International Politics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 586 - Seminar: Comparative Politics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 587 - Seminar: Comparative Politics - National
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 590 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
A written proposal is to be submitted to the professor prior to the semester in which the course will be taken. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 600 - Senior Project Proposal
Credits: 2
Required of all majors in preparation for the writing of the Senior Project. The course, which may be taken either during the spring of the junior year or the fall of the senior year, results in the writing of a specific Senior Project proposal that is presented in conference to a two-person faculty committee. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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POLSC 610 - Senior Project
Credits: 4
The Senior Project will be written in the semester following the POLSC 600 course. The project is supervised, read, and evaluated by a two-person faculty examining committee. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: POLSC 600 and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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FSPSY 201 - Communication in a Discipline: Psychology
Credits: 4
An introduction to writing and speaking in the discipline of Psychology. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: FS 102 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
The topical material covered in this sophomore seminar varies from section to section and year to year. Some sections of this course may have additional prerequisites.
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PSYCH 102 - Sex and Gender
Credits: 4
A study of the impact of sex and gender on human experience, including relationships, well being, and role prescriptions. The validity of stereotypical assumptions about differences between females and males is examined. Models of gender socialization contrasting the relative importance of biology and culture are considered. Particular emphasis is given to the interactions among gender, status, and role expectations.
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
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PSYCH 103 - Drugs and Society
Credits: 4
This course provides an overview of basic pharmacological principles, discusses behavioral and physiological mechanisms of action of several classes of medicinal and recreational drugs, and surveys the factors thought to contribute to responsible and irresponsible drug intake.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 106 - Educational Psychology
Credits: 4
An introduction to the psychological theories that have influenced educational thought and shaped educational practice in American schools since the turn of the 20th century. Topics include Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory, behaviorism, information processing theory, constructivism, motivation and learning theory. Case studies and re-enactions of classroom scenarios are used to explore how each theory is applied in educational settings and to brainstorm solutions to educational problems.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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PSYCH 110 - Foundations of Psychology
Credits: 4
An introduction to five major sub-areas of psychology: human development, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, social behavior, and individual differences. Students become acquainted with the major methods of data collection such as laboratory experiments, field and case studies, and observation; with important theories including the behavioral, biological, cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic points of view; and with findings of each sub-field. Important concepts are exemplified by a study of selected topics and applied issues within each of the five areas.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 150 - Sensation and Perception
Credits: 4
An introduction to the phenomena and sensory processes that play a role in human visual and auditory perception. Topics include light and the visual pathways, contrast and contours, motion and space perception, color, depth and size, as well as perceptual development and learning. In addition, sound, the physiology of the auditory system, and language perception are examined. Particular concern is directed to the role of physiology and information processing models in understanding human perception. Extensive laboratory experiences that replicate some of the most important and often cited research in sensory and perceptual psychology are included as part of the course requirements. One laboratory period per week.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 152 - Behavioral Psychology
Credits: 4
A study of basic processes and concepts in the conditioning and learning of human and nonhuman behavior, including acquisition and extinction, stimulus discrimination and generalization, avoidance and punishment, biological constraints on learning, and the role of motivation in learning. Theoretical trends in issues such as mediation, attention, memory, and concept learning are also discussed. Clinical and educational applications of basic principles of learning are explored. In addition, laboratory operant conditioning studies are conducted. Two 50-minute lectures and two laboratory periods per week.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 154 - Physiological Psychology
Credits: 4
An examination of the relationships between brain function and behavior and the various methods by which physiological psychologists study these relationships. Content areas include basic neuronal physiology and brain anatomy, neural/endocrine interactions, methods in physiological psychology, control of movement, sexual development and behavior, sleep, ingestive behaviors, learning and memory, and physiological correlates of psychopathology.
Corequisite: PSYCH 155 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 155 - Physiological Psychology Lab
Credits: 2
Introduction to the basic methods of brain investigation in physiological psychology via a set of experiments involving surgical and histological preparations. Designed to complement materials discussed in PSYCH 154 . One laboratory period per week.
Corequisite: PSYCH 154 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 160 - Life Span Developmental Psychology
Credits: 4
Theory and methods of understanding the nature of human development over the life span are compared and evaluated. Individual development is studied as a function of biological, social, and psychological factors. Life stages are examined and differences in individual experiences are evaluated in relation to social systems, such as family and community. Continuity and change are considered in terms of personality, identity, and roles. Cultural diversity in accomplishing developmental tasks is emphasized.
Distribution Requirements: IP, SP.
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PSYCH 162 - Human Social Behavior
Credits: 4
Social psychology is the study of how the individual affects and is affected by social situations. This course surveys the major topics, theoretical models, and applications in this area of psychology. Included are attribution, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, groups, aggression and sex roles.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 164 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 4
The study of human mental processes, including attention, perception, memory, language and problem solving. Course content includes cognitive strengths, such as creativity and expertise, and weaknesses, such as biases and mindlessness. Differences related to gender, age and culture are also considered.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 170 - Abnormal Behavior
Credits: 4
An introduction to concepts and contemporary categories of abnormal behavior from several points of view: biological, behavioral, cognitive, psychodynamic and humanistic. Additional topics include consideration of how theoretical orientations guide contemporary research and reflect therapy techniques.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 172 - Health Psychology
Credits: 4
An introduction to the relation between behavior and physical, as well as mental, health. General psychological principles are studied as they apply to health behaviors including the role of behavior in the etiology and treatment of disease; problems with eating, drinking, sleeping, and sex; reactions to disease; and maximization of longevity and quality of life.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 176 - Personality
Credits: 4
An introduction to personality theory and research and how they can be used to understand ourselves and others. Applications of personality theories to psychotherapy, popular culture, and assessment of normal and abnormal personality are examined. Contributions of biology, family, and culture to personality development are considered.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 178 - Positive Psychology
Credits: 4
An examination of human strengths, caring, and helping behavior from the perspectives of emotions, motivation, traits, and environmental factors. Topics include personal and community well-being, coping and problem-solving, creativity, optimal performance, and altruism.
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
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PSYCH 206 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credits: 4
The first course in a two-semester sequence in research methods and statistics in psychology. Topics include research designs (e.g., descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, and experimental), issues in research design and interpretation (e.g., reliability, validity, and controlling sources of variance), ethics in research, descriptive statistics, graphical methods of data presentation, an introduction to statistical data packages, writing the methods section of a scientific report, and literature searching in psychology.
Prerequisite: A core course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYCH 207 in the semester following PSYCH 206.
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PSYCH 207 - Statistical Methods in Psychology
Credits: 4
The second course in a two-semester sequence, focusing on statistical methods. Topics include probability and the logic of hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and effect sizes, parametric statistical tests (e.g., t-tests, ANOVA, and regression), nonparametric statistical tests, use of statistical data packages, and writing the results of a scientific report.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 with a grade of C- or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYCH 207 in the semester following PSYCH 206 .
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PSYCH 350 - Clinical Psychology
Credits: 4
An overview of clinical psychology including: consideration of clinical psychology as a behavioral science and/or profession, origins and development of the field, models of clinical training, controversies regarding legal and ethical issues, and processing and communication of assessment data and procedures. Specialized topics or areas are studied and reported by students in some depth. These may include single or clusters of diagnostic categories; individual, group, and family therapy approaches; and community interventions. Topics vary from year to year.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 170 or PSYCH 172 .
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
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PSYCH 360 - Health and Psychophysiology
Credits: 4
The impact of psychological principles, stress, emotionality, personality, and self-defeating behaviors on health. The practice of health psychology is examined by analyzing psychological responses and the physiological concomitants involved.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 170 or PSYCH 172 . Corequisite: PSYCH 365 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 365 - Health and Psychophysiology Lab
Credits: 2
A series of laboratory experiments in psychophysiology. Students learn to assess EMG, EOG, EDA, ECG, EGG, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure responses to psychological stimuli. Moreover students study the relationship of these responses to health. Designed to complement issues discussed in PSYCH 360 . One laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 170 or PSYCH 172 . Corequisite: PSYCH 360 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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PSYCH 370 - Tests and Measurement
Credits: 4
An introduction to the background and methodology of psychological and educational assessment. Discussion focuses on test theory, including reliability, validity, norms, and errors of measurement. Attention is given to selecting and evaluating devices intended for the assessment of mental ability, achievement, personality and interests. Controversies and issues in testing including cultural and ethical issues are considered.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 and any core course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 375 - Community Psychology
Credits: 4
An exploration of community dynamics with attention to local and national issues. Various psychological perspectives are used to address such questions as: What makes communities work well? What challenges do communities face in the 21st century? How can communities support the well-being of all of their citizens? How do citizens mobilize available assets and resources? The course includes site visits and a community participation component. The final project involves community-based research and public presentation of the results.
Prerequisite: One core course in psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category, and PSYCH 206 .
Distribution Requirements: CL, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 380 - Behavior Modification
Credits: 4
A study of the application of basic research on behavior principles to real-world problems. This is accomplished through an in-depth reading of the research literature in behavior therapy as well as an examination of conceptual and ethical issues. Applied research design and behavior therapy techniques are presented as we study particular behavior problems. Topics include: self-injurious behavior, health and wellness, safety, aggression, workplace performance, academic performance and classroom behavior, anxiety and drug abuse.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 152 or PSYCH 416 , and PSYCH 206 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 400 - Developmental Psychopathology
Credits: 4
An exploration of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental psychopathology in children. This involves applying developmental principles to the study of high-risk children to understand different pathways leading to emotional problems, maladaptive behavior, and developmental delays and disturbances. Different perspectives on childhood psychological disorders, in terms of theory, ethics, research, and assessment, are explored. The developmental courses of a range of childhood disorders are considered. The psychological, sociocultural, and biological factors that promote or hinder optimal development are examined through presentations, discussions, and lectures.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 160 or PSYCH 170 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 401 - Foundational Helping Skills: Research and Practice
Credits: 4
An introduction to foundational helping skills, the interview process, and best practices in the field. Our study is based on a “beginning, middle, and end” model of the therapeutic process, which we examine through different theoretical perspectives. Students focus on cultivating helping and interviewing skills that can be applied within any area of psychology and review strategies for obtaining accurate information and avoiding bias in the interview. This class develops skills useful for graduate school in the helping field or for entry-level helping professions, and for those who want to develop listening skills essential for personal and professional success. This class includes both a lecture/discussion section and a lab section.
Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing, a declared Psychology major, and permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: SB.
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PSYCH 405 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
Credits: 4
An examination of current research on clinical, developmental, and psychosocial issues surrounding autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Students examine various aspects of ASDs including etiology, underlying brain functions, assessment procedures, formation of friendships and romantic relationships, current practices in providing treatment (including alternative therapies such as art therapy), debunking fad therapies, and representation of ASDs in popular media. The course also considers the impact of ASDs on individuals and their families and examine developmental disabilities from a cultural and social perspective.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 and one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 , PSYCH 164 , or PSYCH 170 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 410 - Cognitive Neuropsychology
Credits: 4
An exploration of current research and theory on human neuropathological conditions and animal models of these conditions as they pertain to brain function and behavior. The course emphasizes various methods for studying mechanisms that relate brain and behavior, critical analysis of relevant literature, ethical considerations in human and animal biomedical research, and the generation of proposals for research projects.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 154 or BIO 380 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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PSYCH 411 - Systems Neuroscience
Credits: 4
An examination of our current knowledge of the neural processes underlying behavior and mental processes from the perspective of systems neuroscience. The focus is on how this perspective utilizes a combination of behavioral, electrophysiological, anatomical and biochemical approaches in order to increase our understanding of these processes. These issues are addressed through both the critical evaluation of the existing experimental literature and also the processes involved in the development of a research project utilizing these techniques. Current ideas regarding the processes involved in both normal and abnormal function in areas such as learning and memory, motivation, cognition and personality are discussed.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 and one of the following: PSYCH 154 , BIO 380 or NEURO 110 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 412 - Verbal Behavior
Credits: 4
An analysis of the acquisition of language and communication from a behavioral learning perspective. We examine in detail how forms of verbal behavior, such as speaking, listening, writing, and thinking, originate and are modified through interactions with other members of the verbal community. Emphasis is placed on the function, rather than the form, of verbal behavior and communication. Specific topics include audience control over verbal behavior, the function of grammar and syntax in oral and written communication, thinking and other private forms of communication, and self-editing in thinking, writing, and speaking.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 152 Corequisite: PSYCH 416 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 415 - Behavioral Pharmacology
Credits: 4
An in-depth examination of the methods used in the systematic discovery of clinically efficacious drugs. A central focus of this course is the techniques used to better understand the behavioral actions of drugs through laboratory analysis. Topics include the stimulus properties of drugs, drug effects on learning and memory, and how complex operant behavior may be altered by various drugs. Ethical issues concerning human and nonhuman research are also discussed. In addition, the course emphasizes a critical evaluation of relevant literature.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 152 , PSYCH 154 , or BIO 380 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 416 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Credits: 4
Designed to explore complex issues in the experimental analysis of behavior. Topics include matching equation and maximizing; conditioned motivative relations; rule-governed behavior; adjunctive behavior; schedule-induced behavior, and other aspects of operant behavior. In addition, the course provides the student with an overview of the applications of behavioral technology.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 152 or PSYCH 415 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 423 - Gender and Families
Credits: 4
An examination of issues raised by the diverse roles that women, men, and children play in families. Although the primary focus is families in the United States, cross-cultural variations in family forms are also addressed. We pay particular attention to the social construction of gender in families, examining families in their social, economic, and political contexts. Topics include adult intimate relationships, ideologies of motherhood and fatherhood, the dynamics of power relations in families, and the impact of social policies on families’ lives.
Prerequisite: One core course in Psychology from the Human Processes (160s) category, or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 426 - Aging
Credits: 4
A broad overview of aging and developmental issues occurring in later life. Topics covered include developmental theories, research techniques, and biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 and one other course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: PD, SP.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 440 - Psychology of Language
Credits: 4
An exploration of important issues about language and its impact on people’s perceptions of one another. Topics include the comprehension of spoken and signed languages in social contexts, the acquisition of language, analysis of styles and registers, the role of language in maintaining social structures, and the cognitive and social aspects of bilingualism. Special attention is given to the ways in which language can contribute to stereotypes, discrimination and conflict, as well as to understanding and cooperation.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 and PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 or PSYCH 164 .
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
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PSYCH 441 - Human Memory Processes
Credits: 4
An examination of the encoding, storage, and retrieval processes of human memory: Special attention is given to classic and current models of memory from the fields of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. This discussion-oriented course critically examines arguments and techniques presented in primary sources. Topics covered include individual differences in memory, constructive memory, emotional memory, and memory across the lifespan.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 , and PSYCH 164 or PSYCH 150 .
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 450 - Contemporary Social Issues
Credits: 4
An application of current psychological research and theory to selected contemporary social issues. Topics change yearly. Issues such as television and social behavior, sexual harassment, peace research, and conflict resolution will be examined. This course is a discussion course using original sources.
Prerequisite: One core course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: PD.
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PSYCH 451 - Psychology of the African-American Experience
Credits: 4
An examination of a broad spectrum of theory, research, and practice that focuses on the study of the psychosocial experience of African Americans. Some of the themes addressed include: historical and philosophical foundations and research paradigms of African/Black Psychology, psychosocial legacies of enslavement, African/Black personality and identity, education and intelligence, and the psychosocial implications of Black popular culture.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 , or one core course in Psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category, or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: IP, PD.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 452 - Psychology of Prejudice
Credits: 4
An overview of the theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and practical applications of psychological research on prejudice, stigma, and intergroup relations. Topics include, but are not limited to, the development of prejudice among children, the role of cognitive, social, personality, and motivation factors in maintaining prejudice and stigma, the psychological consequences of prejudice and stigma, and strategies for reducing prejudice, stigma, and intergroup conflict.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 , or one core course in Psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category, or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: PD.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 453 - Psychology of Women
Credits: 4
An examination of the physiological, emotional, developmental, social, and cognitive aspects of the female experience. Through discussion and lectures, we examine the similarities and differences between women and men, with an emphasis on experiences unique to women in Western society. Topics include current research, effects of media images, motherhood, gender stereotypes and biases, women and work, sexuality and love relationships, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood.
Prerequisite: One course in Psychology or in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 455 - History of Psychological Theories
Credits: 4
An examination of the historical roots of the various theoretical approaches adopted by modern psychologists. A major theme of the course is an examination of the conflict between advocates of introspection, or the study of human experience, and behavior observation, the study of human action. After a brief survey of classical contributions, the course concentrates on the 19th- and 20th-century theories ranging from Wundt, Freud and James to Bandura and Piaget. Consideration is given to how psychological theories are applied in the clinic and the workplace, and special attention is given to the developing division between applied and research psychology.
Prerequisite: One core course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: IP, SP.
Recommended for students going to graduate school.
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PSYCH 461 - Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition
Credits: 4
An exploration of psychological research from the fields of bilingualism and second language acquisition (SLA). Topics include an examination of current cognitive models of bilingual language acquisition, production, and comprehension as well as the impact of cultural factors on bilingual language use and maintenance. In addition, approaches to second language instruction are considered with an emphasis on both in-class and immersion contexts.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 ; or one core course in Psychology from either the Human Processes (160s) or Individual Differences (170s) category; or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 464 - Psychology of Intergroup Conflict and Violence
Credits: 4
An examination of the processes underlying conflict and violence between groups, with an emphasis on Social and Political Psychology. By use of experiential activities, discussions, audiovisual material, and group work, we examine the nature of structural violence and proceed to discuss the dynamics behind conflict escalation and direct violence. Topics include the cognitive roots of conflict escalation, personality factors in aggression and violence, justification of violence, the psychology of torture and genocide, the role of women and children in armed conflicts, and what psychology can contribute to intergroup dialogue, contact, and post-conflict healing and reconciliation.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, or PSYCH 206 and one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 or PSYCH 164 .
Distribution Requirements: PD, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 465 - Psychology of Nationalism
Credits: 4
An examination of the psychological dimensions of nationalism. Current research and theory in cognitive and clinical psychology will be applied towards understanding how and why people form groups, the implications of group membership for individual thinking and behavior, and the emotional processes that may play a role in transforming differences between national groups into violent action. Several case studies of nationalist conflict, both Western and non-Western, will be examined. This course emphasizes discussion and participation.
Distribution Requirements: SB, IP.
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PSYCH 466 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Credits: 4
A science-based examination of human behavior in work settings. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of employees; work motivation, job satisfaction, and stress; group processes and decision-making in the workplace; and the effects of physical and psychological environment, including work systems, on work behavior. An introduction to human factors research is included.
Prerequisite: One core course in Psychology or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: SB, SP.
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PSYCH 480 - Food and Hunger in Society
Credits: 4
Various perspectives-including psychological, biological, economic and sociocultural-are used to study in depth how human beings produce, select and use food. The objective is to understand how these perspectives converge to explain both individual and collective food choices and the ways in which those choices are affected by culture, gender and social class. The causes and consequences of excess and scarcity will also be examined. The course is discussion-oriented, with emphasis on primary sources, and includes a community activism component.
Prerequisite: One core course in Psychology.
Distribution Requirements: IP, SB.
This course satisfies the structures of power and privilege (SPP) requirement for Psychology majors.
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PSYCH 485 - The Analysis of Data
Credits: 2
A study that bridges the gap between a course or courses in statistics and the analysis of real data. Topics include: data documentation, data integrity, data structures, exploratory data analysis, outlier analysis, data transformation, power analysis, and the choice of statistical models based upon actual data. Dummy coding of variables for ANOVA and regression analysis are discussed; dummy coding of interactions in multiple regression is reviewed upon student demand. Students make extensive use of standard GUI statistical software and are introduced to the advantages and use of syntax editors that accompany GUI software. We also introduce a relatively user friendly power analysis program.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and one of the following courses: PSYCH 207 , BIO 385 , ECON 202 , ECON 203 , MATH 345 , MATH 346 , or POLSC 489 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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PSYCH 501 - Internship at CHAPS
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship at the Crawford County Center for Mental Health Awareness (CHAPS). CHAPS is an agency that provides a drop-in center, housing assistance, job training and other services for mental health consumers. The intern works with staff and consumers to assess satisfaction with services, conduct advocacy and education about mental health issues, and facilitate the work of the drop-in center. The student is jointly evaluated by the CHAPS staff and the faculty liaison: May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 170 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 502 - Internship at the State Correctional Institution, Cambridge Springs
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship at the State Correctional Institution at Cambridge Springs (SCICS), a minimum-security women’s prison. The intern works with the prison’s treatment staff, observes group therapy and other group counseling techniques, typically in specialized group settings such as those for substance abusers or sexual offenders, and learns about the multidisciplinary approach to inmate rehabilitation. The student is jointly evaluated by the SCICS staff and the faculty liaison. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 170 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 503 - Internship at the Meadville Medical Center, Pain Management Center
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship at the Pain Management Center at the Meadville Medical Center. The intern observes and/or participates in various aspects of the multidisciplinary treatment of chronic pain, including educational presentations, individual psychotherapy, physical therapy, biofeedback and medical procedures. The student is jointly evaluated by the Pain Management Center staff and the faculty liaison. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 170 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 505 - Internship in Psychological Research
Credits: 2 or 4
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
Research experience at Allegheny College to be directed by any member of the Psychology Department. The completed project is evaluated jointly by the supervising faculty member and the liaison person. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; permission of instructor; and approval of the internship liaison.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 506 - Internship in Surveying and Data Analysis
Credits: 2-4
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship with one or more local social service agencies in which the intern assists in the design, pre-testing, implementation, and evaluation of survey instruments. Additional responsibilities might include cataloguing, evaluation, and other data management procedures. Provides hands-on experience for students with research methods, statistics, and data management. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; permission of instructor; and approval of the internship liaison.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 520 - Internship at Bethesda Youth Services, Meadville
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship in therapy and evaluation programs for delinquent and dependent adolescents in short-term or long-term residential group-home or settings. Students are evaluated jointly by the Bethesda staff and the faculty liaison and on the keeping of a daily journal. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 160 or PSYCH 170 ; approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 522 - Internship in Child Care
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
An internship at one of two child care sites: Meadville Children’s Center or Head Start Meadville Branch. The internship 1) acquaints the student with a child care agency serving children four years of age and under; 2) enables the intern to observe normal physical, cognitive, and social-emotional developmental processes in young children; 3) involves the student in planning and implementing appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; and 4) requires that the intern read current theory and research and reflect on social issues and public policies regarding young children and their families. The intern meets regularly with an agency administrator for discussion and supervision and confers regularly with the internship instructor to review assigned readings. The intern’s performance is evaluated by the on-site supervisor in consultation with the supervising faculty member. In addition, the supervising faculty member will evaluate the student’s journal, which integrates the on-site experiences with the assigned readings. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 160 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 525 - Internship with Active Aging
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
Active Aging is a state-supported area office on aging that provides a wide variety of services to senior citizens living in Crawford County. The center provides congregate meals, home-delivered meals, educational activities, health-promotive services and activities, and social activities for active seniors. The student becomes involved in several facets of operating a center for older adults, from developing appropriate activities and services to implementing them. The internship involves selected readings and discussion with the on-site supervisor and staff. Professional performance is evaluated by the on-site supervisor in consultation with the supervising faculty member. The student’s academic performance is evaluated via a journal of internship experiences and a research paper. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 160 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 527 - Internship with Wesbury United Methodist Retirement Community
Credits: 2
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
The internship provides students with an opportunity to observe and to be involved in the operation of a retirement community, as well as to interact with residents. Depending on the student’s interest, the internship experience can be tailored to include, but is not limited to activities, programming, health advancement, community outreach, public relations, accounting, and administration. Performance will be evaluated jointly by the on-site supervisor and the supervising faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 160 and approval of the internship liaison. Corequisite: PSYCH 540 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 529 - Internship: Psychology
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 530 - Internship in the Teaching of Psychology
Credits: 1-4
Liaison: Professor Heuchert
Designed to provide practical teaching experience in a variety of Psychology courses, this internship involves working closely with an instructor in a particular course such as Introductory Psychology, Learning, or Physiological Psychology. Although the specific duties vary with the course involved, students may be asked to attend lectures, act as discussion facilitators, hold regular office hours, assist with laboratory sessions, and act as writing tutors. In addition to the practical work, the student intern meets on a regular basis with the supervisor to review his or her work. Interns are also exposed to some of the basic principles of learning and cognitive psychology as they apply to teaching and learning. May be repeated for credit. Must be taken Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of the internship liaison.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 540 - Internship Seminar
Credits: 2
A corequisite course for all students participating in applied internships in the Psychology department (i.e., all internships except PSYCH 505 , PSYCH 506 and PSYCH 530 ). The course focuses on integrating students’ internship experiences with their understanding of psychological theory and research. Students meet biweekly during the first two weeks and last two weeks of the semester and weekly during the balance of the semester. Topics such as ethics, appropriate workplace behavior, and relationships with supervisors and co-workers provide the focus of the early meetings, and the rest of the semester is devoted to examining students’ internship experiences and the on-going ethical or practice issues. A paper and formal in-class presentation, assessing the relationship of the student’s field experience to current psychological theory and research, are required. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: Any Psychology Department internship (except PSYCH 505 , PSYCH 506 or PSYCH 530 ), or any of WGSS 501 , WGSS 502 or WGSS 503 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 550 - Junior Seminar: Clinical Disorders
Credits: 4
An examination of current research and theory about the nature and qualities of psychological disorders, particularly those included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Topics may include the following: What are the relative strengths and weaknesses of correlational, experimental, and single case designs in clinical research? How can the psychological, social and physiological precursors of various disorders be understood in relation to one another? Can the effects of medication or psychotherapy be used as evidence for or against a particular cause for a disorder? The course may focus on adult or adolescent disorders and emphasizes close reading of selected primary sources, in-class discussion, and extensive writing, culminating in a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 170 , PSYCH 172 , PSYCH 176 , or PSYCH 178 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 553 - Junior Seminar: Behavioral Research on Alcohol (also listed as GHS 553 )
Credits: 4
An examination of current research and theory in the area of alcohol studies. Issues related to alcohol use and abuse are approached through the complementary disciplines of psychology and epidemiology. Special emphasis is placed on prevalence, individual and public health consequences, and causal and contributory factors, as well as treatment and policy-based interventions. In addition, attention is paid to methodological issues in alcohol research, particularly research design and statistical methods. Our study emphasizes close reading of selected primary sources in psychology and epidemiology, in-class discussion, and extensive writing, culminating in a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: EITHER PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 170 , PSYCH 172 , PSYCH 176 , or PSYCH 178 ; OR GHS 130 and one of BIO 321 /GHS 321 or BIO 385 . Instructor permission required.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 554 - Junior Seminar: Developmental Issues of Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Credits: 4
An examination of the theories, research, and empirical findings associated with biological, psychological, and social aspects of development in adolescence and young adulthood. Topics covered include issues surrounding identity, self-esteem, social and moral development, gender differences, family and peer relations, romantic relations and sexuality, influence of social media, and psychopathology. Examination of cultural variations in adolescent and young adulthood development is an underlying theme in most discussions. Our study emphasizes reading of selected primary sources, in-class discussion and presentation, and extensive writing, and culminates in a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 , or PSYCH 164 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 555 - Junior Seminar: Behavior, Cognition, and Health
Credits: 4
An in-depth examination of topics in the area of the effects of behavior and cognition on health and vice versa. Students prepare and discuss presentations on themes such as wellness, pain management, stress, and reactions to, and control of, disease.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 170 , PSYCH 172 , PSYCH 176 , or PSYCH 178 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 557 - Junior Seminar: Behavioral Mechanisms of Drug Action
Credits: 4
A study of the various behavioral and environmental mechanisms by which drugs and other substances may alter behavior. Students examine the actions of drugs from a behavior and analytic perspective. Specific topics include the factors involved in the initiation and maintenance of self-administered drugs. Moreover, the students examine the status of behavioral pharmacology in the area of neuroscience, in addition to ethical issues. Of primary concern is the examination of the development of a scientific analysis of the effects of drugs on human and nonhuman behavior.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 150 , PSYCH 152 or PSYCH 154 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 558 - Junior Seminar: Behavioral Neuroscience
Credits: 4
Examination of research on basic neural processes underlying behavior and mental processes. Students engage in the examination and evaluation of research addressing questions regarding the neural bases of motivation, learning, and cognition. Various techniques are discussed, including electrophysiological, anatomical, and biochemical. The relevance of such basic research to clinical disorders is addressed.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 150 , PSYCH 152 or PSYCH 154 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 559 - Junior Seminar: Clinical Neuropsychology
Credits: 4
Examination of primary literature that addresses the etiology, diagnosis, treatment strategies, and experimental animal models of disorders of the human nervous system. Topics include neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, schizophrenia, affective disorders, and injuries of the brain and spinal cord.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 154 +PSYCH 155 , PSYCH 170 , PSYCH 172 , or NEURO 110 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 578 - Junior Seminar: Well-Being
Credits: 4
An exploration of the traits, states, and actions that promote happiness and resilience in individuals and communities. We take a discussion-oriented approach, with emphasis on close reading of primary sources and evaluation of recommendations for well-being in popular culture. Students do some data collection and analysis, culminating in a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 170 , PSYCH 172 , PSYCH 176 or PSYCH 178 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 579 - Junior Seminar: The Psychology of Social Class
Credits: 4
An examination of current social science research and theory related to socioeconomic status (SES). Topics may include the operationalization of objective and subjective social status, the psychological and physiological impact of income inequality, intersectionality of SES and other identities (e.g., race, sexual orientation, religion), access to and experiences within higher education, and communicating social class research. Our study emphasizes close reading and in-class discussion/presentation of social psychology and behavioral economics research related to SES, culminating in students writing a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 162 , PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 , and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 581 - Junior Seminar: The Psychology of (Im)morality
Credits: 4
An examination of the processes underlying immoral behavior with an emphasis on Social Psychology and adjacent fields like Philosophy, Social Neuroscience, and Behavioral Economics. Largely by means of reading and discussing peer-reviewed publications, we start by reflecting on different conceptualizations of morality and its importance to living in groups. We then explore various recent findings on who behaves immorally, why, and when. As importantly, we address several ways in which humans justify immoral and unethical behavior to themselves and others. Each student develops a research proposal over the course of the semester.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 or PSYCH 164 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 582 - Junior Seminar: Memory Processes
Credits: 4
An examination of current research and theory in human memory processing. Specific topics may include the consolidation of memories, false memories, individual differences in memory, and the application of memory research to the classroom. Particular attention is paid to methodological issues in memory research. The course also emphasizes close reading of selected primary sources, in-class discussion, and extensive writing, culminating in a detailed research proposal for the senior project.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 or PSYCH 164 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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PSYCH 584 - Junior Seminar: Language Processes
Credits: 4
An examination of current research and theory in discourse processing. Specific topics may include politeness theory, sarcasm, generation of insults, characteristics of instant-messaging and e-mail, development of slang, commitment language in therapy, rules of conversation, and speechlessness. The course emphasizes close reading of selected primary sources, in-class discussion, and extensive writing, culminating in a detailed research proposal.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 206 ; PSYCH 207 ; one of PSYCH 160 , PSYCH 162 or PSYCH 164 ; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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