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• PSYC 104: Research Methods in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course is an overview of the methods used in the study of psychology. Topics include: literature searches for published articles, APA writing style, basic principles of research design, current research methods across psychology subfields, data collection, producing and interpreting tables and graphs, and descriptive data analyses. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 Corequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 105: Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences I

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The second course in the three-semester sequence in the Graduate School/Technical Field Preparation Track. This course focuses on research design and statistics related to methodologies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include background research skills, hypothesis development and testing, research methodology, descriptive statistics (using a calculator and computer), introduction to probability, statistical significance, and inferential statistics. Prerequisite:    PSYC 104 (Grade of C or Higher) and (PSYC 101 or HONR 151)
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• PSYC 205: Research Design and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences II

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The third course in the three-semester sequence in the Graduate School/Technical Field Preparation Track. This course focuses on applying research design and statistics related to methodologies in the behavioral sciences. Topics include a continuation of statistical significance, hypothesis testing and inferential statistics, measurement, planning, designing, writing, and evaluating research studies and experiments. A research project in an area of psychology will be conducted. Prerequisite:    PSYC 105 (Grade of C or Higher) and (PSYC 101 or HONR 151)
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• PSYC 235: Conditioning and Learning

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designed to teach the basic principles of conditioning and learning. Emphasis on classical and operant conditioning in laboratory research and applied situations. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101, PSYC 102, or HONR 151
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• PSYC 240: Psychology of Personality

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Basic theories concerning the structure, dynamics, and development of personality are discussed. Viewpoints covered may include psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, trait, biological, evolutionary, and behavioral approaches to understanding personality. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 250: Psychology of Life Span Development

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students in this course will learn about development across the lifespan. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, milestones and applications in life span development. Please note that credits earned in this course will count as only free electives for psychology majors or minors. This course is recommended for pre-health professions, exercise science students, and other students who are interested in a general overview of life span development. (Offered winter and summer terms). Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 265: Childhood and Adolescence

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students in this course will learn about how children grow and develop from infancy through adolescence. Students will be introduced to the basic theories, research, and applications in child and adolescent development. Topics covered in this course include understanding the contexts of child development, physical development, cognitive development, and socioemotional development. This course will also highlight the impact of socioeconomic, gender, ethnic, and racial diversity on key developmental issues. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 270: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines concepts, theories, and methods related to social attitudes, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Topics may include what factors influence our judgments of ourselves and others (social cognition), the self, attitudes (e.g., prejudice), stereotyping, discrimination, persuasion, conformity, obedience, interpersonal attraction, relationships, cooperation, competition, and aggression. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 301: Experimental Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to the execution of planned laboratory experiments following accepted scientific principles. Deals with problems in ethical considerations, designing experiments, data collection and analysis, and the writing of research reports using APA style. Experiments in an area of psychology may be conducted. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PSYC 205 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• PSYC 311: Applied Behavior Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course is an overview of applied techniques for assessing and modifying behavior known as ABA (applied behavior analysis). Techniques examined within the course will include descriptive and functional assessment, functional analysis, differential reinforcement, response prevention, environmental enrichment, punishment, extinction, and stimulus control. Prerequisite:    PSYC 235 (Grade of C or Higher)
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