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• PSYC 302: Psychology of Criminal Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The study of how individual criminal behavior is acquired, evoked, maintained and modified.
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• PSYC 303: Learning

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This lecture/lab course will facilitate a deeper understanding of the basic mechanisms of learning, which are expressed as changes in behavior that are altered by experience.
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• PSYC 304: Theories of Counseling

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will examine the major approaches to psychotherapy through critical review of the theoretical assumptions, historical influences, process and outcome research, techniques of intervention and relevant context for the major theoretical paradigms. Professional and ethical issues, contemporary topics and issues of fundamental conceptualization skill development will be addressed. This course does not prepare students to function as counselors; rather it is designed to provide meaningful preparation for pursuit of post-Baccalaureate training.
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• PSYC 306: Introduction to Psychological Testing

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Includes the historical, theoretical and statistical foundations of testing; exposure to ability (aptitude, achievement and intelligence) and personality tests; and the settings in which psychologists administer these tests.
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• PSYC 310: Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  The application of psychological theory, techniques, and research to business, industry, and other organizational behavior. Subjects include employee recruitment and selection, retention and promotion; job satisfaction; job evaluation/performance measures; training; motivation; stress; and human factors.
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• PSYC 311: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This lecture/lab course will help you to develop knowledge of the biological basis of human behavior and learn to design and conduct research to study brain structure, function, and behavior. Topics may include neuroanatomy, neutral communication, development of the nervous system, genetics, sensory and motor systems, emotion, learning and memory, language, sexual behavior, consciousness and neurological and psychological disorders.
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• PSYC 315: Psychology of Sexual and Gender Diversity

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Overview of psychological perspectives and current research concerning the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer psychology. The course takes a life-span developmental perspective and examines the diversity of gender and sexual identities. Topics include theories of sexual orientation and gender identity, oppression and discrimination, history of the Queer community and the coming out process.CAPP Prerequisites: A grade of C or higher in PSYC 105 or any gender studies course or permission from the instructor.
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• PSYC 318: Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  An overview of clinical practice with children, adolescents and their families with advanced study of the emergence, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. Coursework includes theories of normal and abnormal child development, etiology of disorders, current DSM diagnosis, and an overview of assessment and intervention methods relevant to children and adolescents.
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• PSYC 320: Introduction to Clinical Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Includes an overview of training, similarities, and differences among various mental health service providers. Students will be introduced to interviewing skills, approaches to psychotherapy, assessment, treatment planning, and areas of specialization and application within the field. Emphasis is placed on consideration of issues that tend to arise when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including differences in racial and ethnic background, sex and gender, age, sexual orientation, religious background, and those with mental and physical disabilities.
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• PSYC 321: Drugs and Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Psychoactive drugs and their action on the human nervous system; legal and sociocultural aspects of drug abuse.
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