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• PSYC 315: Psychology of Prejudice and the Minority Experience

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the psychological roots of prejudice and discrimination in modern society, including the nature, prevalence, causes, and consequences of discriminatory behavior. Specifically, the course addresses the underlying psychological processes that influence prejudice towards underrepresented groups. Topics include racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, weight bias, and other forms of prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory behaviors. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 320: Behavioral Neuroscience

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the relationship between biological and psychological processes by examining nervous system anatomy and physiology as it relates to problems of emotion, motivation, cognition, perception, and mental illness. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required.. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101, PSYC 102, or HONR 151
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• PSYC 323: Sensation and Perception

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  The study of human senses, sensory coding, neurological basis of sensation, perceptual processes across different senses, theories of perceptual experience, and the physiological and cognitive basis of perception. Numerous demonstrations will assist in elucidating concepts and experiences in sensation and perception. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 325: Psychology of Human Cognition

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is the first course in the cognitive series. Designed to teach the underlying principles of human cognition through evaluation of past and present cognitive research. The primary focus is in the area of memory. The course includes discussions of the application of cognitive principles in real world settings (e.g., educational, marketing, judicial). Familiarity with basic research design is expected prior to taking this class. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 330: Adult Psychopathology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Characteristics, causes, and treatment of major psychological disorders will be discussed. Topics will include primary theories of how disorders develop, current mental disorder classification, and contemporary forms of treatment. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 333: Psychology of Attention and Consciousness

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Psychology of Attention and Consciousness addresses both the ?hard? and ?easy? problems of consciousness. The ?easy? problem involves determining which brain area(s) associate with different psychological processes. Famous neuroscientists Francis Crick (co-discoverer of DNA double-helix structure) and Christoff Koch illustrate this in an approach called the neurophysiological correlates of consciousness (NCC?s). The ?hard? problem addresses how physiological brain events produce subjective experience (consciousness). While the majority of scientists agree that consciousness arises from neurophysiological events, a major challenge has been to explain how these events produce subjective experience (e.g., what it is like to have the experience of pain or the experience of seeing a beautiful sunset). The course will survey cutting-edge research and theories in the areas of attention and consciousness. Content will also include applied topics such as the training of attention and the influence of sleep and sleep deprivation on these processes. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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• PSYC 335: Psychology of Social Influence

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Social Influence involves one?s intentional or accidental persuasion of another resulting in changes to beliefs, attitudes, and/or behaviors. We will examine aspects of social influence related to advertising, marketing, propaganda, and indoctrination, as well as compliance, group initiation, and obedience, etc., as they relate to interpersonal and professional relationships. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PSYC 270 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• PSYC 340: Introduction to Clinical Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will involve discussion of the various forms of graduate training and professional activities of clinical psychologists. Students will acquire knowledge regarding the processes of clinical assessment, diagnosis, conceptualization, and psychotherapy for psychological disorders. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    PSYC 240 (Grade of C or Higher) and (PSYC 330 (Grade of C or Higher) or PSYC 355 (Grade of C or Higher))
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• PSYC 345: Psychiatric Rehabilitation

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students in this course will learn about a variety of evidence-based services to help individuals with serious mental illness lead meaningful, self-directed lives. The nature of serious mental illness, the guiding principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, relevant psychological theory and research, and career options in the field of Psychiatric Rehabilitation will be reviewed. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101
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• PSYC 350: Psychology of Sustainability

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will highlight examples of how psychology makes contributions to the sustainability field through a variety of perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, social). We will read and discuss primary source articles that discuss intersections between psychology and sustainability. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience with sustainability initiatives through a Research/Service project. Prerequisite:    PSYC 101 or HONR 151
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