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• PSYC 445: Infant and Child Cognition

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines theories and research in cognitive development with an emphasis on infancy and early childhood. Piagetian, Vygotskian, Information-processing, and Dynamic Systems Approaches are explored while examining the development of processes including attention, perception, memory, language, and reasoning. In addition to learning about theories and research findings in the field, students will (1) become familiar with the research methods employed by psychologists to study cognitive development; (2) think critically about current cognitive developmental questions; and (3) apply cognitive developmental findings to real world contexts.
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• PSYC 449: Seminar in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Advanced topics will be announced in the schedule.
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• PSYC 450: Field Placement Internship in Psychology

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Students complete 280 hours of supervised placement in selected public or private agencies at appropriate institutions. Regular meetings with the internship supervisor along with relevant didactic requirements assist the student with integrating the experience.
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• PSYC 451: Research Capstone Internship

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to provide an immersion experience in undergraduate research in laboratory or clinical settings. Under supervision of a SRU psychology faculty member, the student will integrate concepts gleaned from prerequisite undergraduate courses and scientific knowledge. Psychology theory, research methods, and statistical applications will be applied to prepare students who are planning to pursue careers in research in psychology related fields or to further their education in graduate programs in all psychology related fields, neuroscience, and professional programs such as physician assistant, occupational therapy, and medical schools.Notes: Declared major; Jr/Sr standing; minimum Overall GPA of 2.0 and Psychology GPA of 3.0; a grade of C or higher in: PSYC 105 and (PSYC 231 or (PSYC 325 and PSYC 326)) and (PSYC 232 or PSYC 221); written application and departmental permission. (repeatable up to 12 credits)
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• PSYC 471: Psychopharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This combined lecture and laboratory course will provide a basic introduction to psychopharmacology: the study of the effects of drugs on the brain and human behavior. Emphasis will be on drugs that effect the central nervous system and treat mental health disorders.
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• PSYC 473: Hormones and Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This combined lecture and laboratory course will provide an in-depth exploration of the study of hormones and behavior, introduce students to methodologies used to study hormones and behavior, and explore the evolutionary, behavioral and social influences that can change the expression of hormones and the resulting behavioral consequences.
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• PSYC 475: Behavior Modification

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Application of learning and other psychological principles in behavior therapy.
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• PSYC 476: Clinical Neuroscience

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course surveys the role of neural mechanisms on the development, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. The biological basis of neurological and psychiatric disorders will be explored using integrative approach that includes genetics, nueroanatomy, chemistry and physiology, development, environment, behavior, culture and evolution.
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• PSYC 477: Developmental Neuroscience

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the biology of behavioral development and the integration of organismic and environmental process that regulate the development of the brain and behavior. Topics will include phases of ontogeny including prenatal, perinatal, early childhood, adolescent, adult and aging brain development, sensitive and critical periods, the role of environment, genetics and child-parent interactions on brain development and implications of neuroscience research on assessment and intervention.
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• PSYC 480: Behavior Management

  3.00 Credits

  Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

  
  Principles, methods and ethics of behavior management in community, industrial and/or congregate facilities.
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