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• PSYC 3620: Learning Theory

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course presents the major theories of learning focusing on classical and operant conditioning. The course provides both a historical perspective and application of learning theory to different areas of behavior.
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• PSYC 3700: Drugs and Human Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Covers the psychological, behavioral, and clinical effects of drugs, including stimulants, hallucinogens, narcotics, and other recreational drugs, as well as drug therapy for mental disorders. Students learn the history of drug development and regulation, and the societal, psychological, biological, and health impact of drug taking.
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• PSYC 3720: Brain & Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores basic principles of the nervous system, including how brain cells function to gain a greater understanding of the biological processes regulating complex behaviors. Topics covered include motivated behaviors, sleep, learning and memory, and affective behaviors.
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• PSYC 3740: Sensation & Perception

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Sensation is the physical process in which the sensory receptors receive stimuli from the environment and transmit it to the brain. Perception is the process in which the brain organizes and interprets that information. This course focuses on visual and auditory processes of sensation and perception and their application to real world phenomena.
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• PSYC 3900: Independent Study in Psych

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students explore an area of special interest in depth for variable credit under the supervision of a member of the department and with approval of the chairperson. Open to juniors and seniors.
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• PSYC 3990: Special Topics in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Focuses on a single, broad contemporary issue of current interest in psychology and related fields of study. Course content varies from semester to semester. May be taken three times for credit.
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• PSYC 3995: Research Seminar in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will be introduced to conducting, analyzing, writing, and presenting a research project in psychology as part of a faculty member's research team.
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• PSYC 4800: Capstone in History & Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the evolution of all major perspectives of psychology, including structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, gestalt, psychoanalysis, humanism, and the cognitive view. The contextual forces that shaped the discoveries and thinking of the times in relation to the development of psychology as a science are emphasized.
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• PSYC 4900: Capstone Seminar in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course applies psychological theory and practice from earlier courses to complex issues to develop students' expertise in thinking, writing, and presenting in psychology. Students explore applications in the field and strengthen career skills.
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• PSYC 4910: Capstone Lab in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  Students will conduct, analyze, write-up, and present a research project in psychology.
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