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• PY 270: Cultural Humility in Social Work

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to practical social service process-stage approach to ethnic and cultural groups. Given our culturally diverse society, intervention practice approaches have universal application to service specific populations. Drawing on cultures as holistic designs for living, insights and strategies for addressing human needs and concerns from a culturally sensitive perspective will be covered
  SharePY 270 - Cultural Humility in Social Work

• PY 280: Cognitive Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An exploration of the basic concepts and contemporary topics in cognitive psychology. Topics to be covered include perception, attention, pattern recognition, consciousness, and memory; and the representation of knowledge, language, cognitive development, thinking, and artificial intelligence. Traditionally, cognitive psychologists have studied these topics without full consideration of the biological mechanisms underlying each of these areas. In this course students will also examine the current research from within the area of cognitive neuroscience for a better understanding of the role these biological mechanisms play in cognition
  SharePY 280 - Cognitive Psychology

• PY 285: Introduction to Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the basic principles of and various approaches toward counseling. Emphasis on supervised role-playing and on how to begin to become therapeutically effective
  SharePY 285 - Introduction to Counseling

• PY 290: Elementary Statistics & Lab

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the calculation and interpretation of statistics for the behavioral sciences including measures of central tendency, variability, percentiles, correlation, and such inferential techniques as the t-test, chi-square, and analysis of variance
  SharePY 290 - Elementary Statistics & Lab

• PY 306: Research Methods for Social Science

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An examination of the scientific method as it is used in psychology research. The course explores the various aspects of the research process (e.g., experimental design, analysis, scientific report writing) and how to critically evaluate research. PY 306 prepares the student to become a knowledgeable consumer of psychological research with the ultimate goal of conducting research in advanced courses
  SharePY 306 - Research Methods for Social Science

• PY 320: Qualitative Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the theory and application of qualitative research methods commonly used in psychology and related social science fields. Students will explore the nature of qualitative research, the existing theoretical grounding for qualitative research, learn a foundational phenomenological method and approach for collecting qualitative data, and analysis of qualitative results. Students are expected to apply these skills in class as they engage the qualitative analysis process
  SharePY 320 - Qualitative Research Methods

• PY 325: Experimental Psychology

  4.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  Experimental Psychology is a hands---on upper---level research course. Students will develop skills in applying each step of the scientific method, with particular attention to the experimental method. A primary focus of the course will be for the student to plan and complete a research project that contributes new knowledge to the field
  SharePY 325 - Experimental Psychology

• PY 340: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An exploration of the behavior of the individual in the context of multiple social influences and groups (family, school, neighborhood, and society at large). Topics include: social perception and cognition; attitude and attitude change; attraction, affiliation and love; pro-social and antisocial behavior; violence and aggression; prejudice and discrimination; stereotyping, sex roles; and public opinion
  SharePY 340 - Social Psychology

• PY 352: Forensic Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An introduction to the science or act of attempting to determine criminal culpability based on an individual's current level of psychological functioning at the time of an offense. It also focuses on an individual's psychological functioning relative to criminal acts with which the offender has been charged
  SharePY 352 - Forensic Psychology

• PY 355: Designing Your Life III

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course emphasizes a framework for approaching career and life from a design perspective taking into consideration such issues as living one's vocation as well as avocation. Finding and experiencing meaning-making in work and life; the importance of happiness; and the significance of understanding and implementing Flow theory will be discussed. In addition, key considerations regarding graduate school, future specialized training and employment in the field of psychology and counseling are emphasized
  SharePY 355 - Designing Your Life III