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• RPS 320: Psychology of Small Group Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to the theory and practice of small group structure and process, with consideration of relevant research, Cohesiveness, conformity, power, inter-group and intro-group conflict and cooperation are studies as aspects of group structure and process. Students observe and participate in small group processes. Prerequisite: RPS 211. (Social Science General Education Course).
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• RPS 321: Advanced Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  A more in-depth study of the areas of Psychology. An extension of introduction of Psychology that is ideal for students who plan to major or minor in Psychology, complete the ETS GRE subject test in Psychology or that have a science- teaching, scientific or library arts orientation. A focus is placed on interpretation and reconstruction of psychological knowledge. Pre-requisite: RPS211. Previous Course ID: RPS221
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• RPS 325: Psychology of the Black Experience (A)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (African-American Heritage Intensive Course). The philosophical orientations and sociocultural concerns of black Americans from several psychological perspectives. Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor styles of black people. Research techniques to study this behavior, a review of the available research on black experiences, and a study of changes in the dynamics of relationships of black people in American society. (African American and Social Science General Education Course). Prerequisite:    RPS 211
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• RPS 325HON: Psychology of the Black Experience (A)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  RPS325HON - (African-American Heritage Intensive Course)- The philosophical orientations and sociocultural concerns of black Americans from several psychological perspectives. Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor styles of black people. Research techniques to study this behavior, a review of the available research on black experiences, and a study of changes in the dynamics of relationships of black people in American society. Prerequisite: None. (African American and Social Science General Education Course).
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• RPS 326: Psychology of the African American (A)

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  (African-American Heritage Intensive Course) The philosophical orientations and sociocultural concerns of black Americans from several psychological perspectives. Cognitive, affective, and psychomotor styles of black people. Research techniques to study this behavior, a review of the available research on black experiences, and a study of changes in the dynamics of relationships of black people in American society. (African-American Heritage Intensive Course). Prerequisite None.
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• RPS 330: Psychology in the Workplace

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  Major topics in industrial organizational psychology will be discussed. Focus is placed on the individual and the conditions that the workplace can create. Topics covered will include motivation, stress, group behavior, and initating change in the workplace. Pre-Requisite: RPS211. (Social Science General Education Course.)
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• RPS 331: Statistics Psychology and Education I

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  The use of statistics as a tool for scientific investigation in social and behavioral sciences with special emphasis on descriptive and relational techniques. (Social Science General Education Course). Offered: Fall Term. Prerequisite:    MAT 002 or MAT 111
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• RPS 332: Statistics Psychology and Education II

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course deals with inferential statistics, i.e. probability, sampling, "t" tests, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Offered: Spring Term. Prerequisite:    RPS 331 or RSO 351 or MAT 205
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• RPS 405: Physiological Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  Physiological mechanism underlying behavior; neuro- anatomy, sensory, muscular, and glandular structures and functions in relation to learning, perception, motivation, and emotion. Prerequisite:    RPS 211
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• RPS 407: Health Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines how people can keep themselves healthy, as well as research in the field of health management from theory to practical application. The approach is biopsychosocial, beginning with an overview of the systems of the body, followed by exploration of health related behaviors, health compromising behaviors, stress and coping, pain management, and patient-provider relations, among other related topics. While social and psychological components comprise much of the investigation, the biological basis of health and disease is the orienting focus of the course, with a major emphasis on the understanding and reduction of stress. Prerequisite:    None
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