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PSY 100 - Research Experiences in Psychology Semester Hours: 1
This course aims to introduce students to basic processes in Neuroscience/Psychology research and help them become active and engaged members in the Neuroscience/Psychology community. You will participate in a broad Neuroscience/Psychology research project and become familiar with research ethics, laboratory techniques, basic scientific inquiry, the research process, and scientific communication.
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PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Semester Hours: 4
Principles of human and animal behavior. The study of individual, group and institutional behavior in context. Meets Social Thought and Tradition Intellectual Perspective requirement (ST).
Intellectual Perspective: ST
When Offered: Offered every semester.
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PSY 199 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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PSY 201 - Experimental Design and Statistics Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to experimental research design, methods and statistics for the behavioral sciences. This course includes research ethics training, APA style writing instruction, and data analysis. Students propose research, do peer review, collect and analyze date, and present the results through laboratory modules and term research projects.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 .
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PSY 210 - Social Psychology Semester Hours: 4
The psychological study of human thought and behavior in social context. Core themes of this course include intergroup relations, cultural diversity, and interpersonal relationships.
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PSY 212 - Personality Semester Hours: 4
A critical survey of the major theories of personality structure, dynamics, and development. Meets Social Thought and Tradition Intellectual Perspective requirement (ST).
Intellectual Perspective: ST
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PSY 213 - Psychology of Prejudice Semester Hours: 4
This class will apply social psychological theory and research to understand the psychological underpinnings of prejudice. Students will explore the impact of prejudice on members of targeted groups with a particular emphasis on understanding the experience of racism. Grounded in psychological theory and research, students will explore current social issues related to prejudice as well as specific ways to reduce stereotyping and prejudice on both a personal and societal level. Meets Social Thought and Tradition Intellectual Perspective requirement (ST).
Intellectual Perspective: ST
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PSY 215 - Psychology of Sex Semester Hours: 4
This course explores the psychological processes that underlie human sexual behavior. With an eye toward historical and cultural variations, students will explore such topics as sexual attraction, motivation, attitudes, decision making, behavior, and disorders. This course is based on a scientifi c exploration of sexuality; thus students will learn how psychologists study sexuality empirically, and how the results of sexuality research are perceived by the public. Meets Social Thought and Tradition Intellectual Perspective requirement (ST).
Intellectual Perspective: ST
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PSY 219 - Early Childhood Development Semester Hours: 4
A chronological approach to the principles and theories of child development from birth-11 years of age. This course fulfills the developmental psychology requirement for early childhood education majors.
Intellectual Perspective: ST
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PSY 225 - Lifespan Development Semester Hours: 4
A chronological approach to the study of lifespan development from infancy to old age. This course meets the developmental psychology requirement for nursing majors.
When Offered: Offered every spring semester.
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PSY 235 - Psychology of Women and Gender Semester Hours: 4
This course challenges students to question their existing beliefs about what it means to be male and female in today’s society. We will explore traditional and changing gender roles and their impact. Course topics include an in-depth look at issues related to gender stereotypes, violence against women, interpersonal relationships, childcare and employment. Students will also explore global issues related to gender roles and culture by examining women’s lives in other countries.
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PSY 241 - Organizational Psychology Semester Hours: 4
A study of the interaction of individual and structural characteristics which influence productivity and human dignity in all organizational settings. Primarily utilizing case-study methods.
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PSY 261 - Neural Networks: The Biopsychological Perspective Semester Hours: 4
An introduction to how biologically-oriented psychology analyzes such topics as memory, intelligence and consciousness as emerging from principles of neurocomputation. A cluster course. Must also register for CS 271 .
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PSY 262 - Neuropsychology of Mind Semester Hours: 4
This course surveys the contributions of psychology and neuroscience to understanding human thought and human nature. Particular attention is paid to scientific approaches in studying consciousness and the field of clinical neuropsychology.
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PSY 281 - Principles of Learning Semester Hours: 4
Analysis of the variety of mechanisms by which our behavior and our representations develop from experience.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 .
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PSY 291 - Adulthood and Aging Semester Hours: 4
An examination of the theories and research regarding development and change from young adulthood through old age.
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PSY 299 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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PSY 300 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology Semester Hours: 2
This course serves as a means for you to understand and contribute to scholarly work processes in the field of neuroscience/psychology. You will contribute to completion of a neuroscience/psychology project under the leadership of a peer mentor. You will also critically investigate the neuroscience literature surrounding an identified topic and complete a comprehensive written review using appropriate style and format, with a final presentation of that review to your peers.
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PSY 301 - Assessment Semester Hours: 4
This course explores issues related to the assessment of human functioning within a variety of areas, including intelligence, academic achievement, personality and other dimensions of psychological adjustment. The course will focus on major assessment strategies and instruments within each of these areas, as well as principles underlying the construction and effective use of assessment instruments. A laboratory is included.
Prerequisite: PSY 201 .
Lab Included: LB
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PSY 341 - Behavioral Neuroscience Semester Hours: 4
Analysis of how nervous system activity underlies sensory, perceptual and higher cognitive activities including motivation, memory, language, thought, and mental illness. A laboratory is included. Meets Scientific Discovery Intellectual Perspective requirement (SD).
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or BIO 201 .
Cross-Listed: BIO 433 , NS 341
Intellectual Perspective: SD
Lab Included: LB
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PSY 351 - Cognition Semester Hours: 4
Memory, problem solving, language and intelligence considered from information processing and alternative views.
Prerequisite: PSY 101
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PSY 399 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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PSY 401 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: 4
An examination of the theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding abnormal human behavior with an introduction to the nature, causes and treatment of various psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 .
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PSY 421 - Clinical Psychology Semester Hours: 4
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the field of clinical psychology and the treatment of psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 .
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PSY 431 - Abnormal Child Development Semester Hours: 4
An overview of problems and processes that lead to abnormal development in childhood and adolescence. Included is an in-depth examination of early psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or 221.
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PSY 499 - Experimental Course Semester Hours: 1-4
Experimental course.
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PSY 590 - Field Experience/Internship Semester Hours: 1-4
Working in a psychology related field under the supervision of a person with at least a master’s degree in psychology or a related discipline. Regular contact with the Westminster College internship instructor is required. A reading list developed prior to actual internship activities, a journal and a paper integrating the readings, internship experience and other college course work are required.
Prerequisite: junior level standing.
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PSY 600 - Senior Psychology Scholarship Experience Semester Hours: 4
Students will conduct a research project and complete a formal research product (most likely a journal style article). This experience is consistent with our prior model of Capstone for Seniors although more focused on collaborative research than has been done in the past.
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PSY 620 - Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-4
Supervised, individual investigation of a topic of special interest, generally in the form of an experimental project. However, any activity which affords an opportunity for learning not usually provided by the classroom situation is seriously considered.
Prerequisite: written approval of the department after submission of an application, including a prospectus, to the department at least two weeks before preregistration
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PSY 650 - Research Scholars Semester Hours: 2
The research scholars program is for those exceptional students who choose to do a more extensive, two to three semester capstone research project in psychology. Students eligible for this program must have a 3.5 GPA overall, a 3.5 GPA in psychology, have taken at least three psychology courses, obtained a letter of reference from a faculty member, and must submit a writing sample to the chair of the program. Students accepted into the program begin their projects in the spring of their junior year and defend a thesis in the spring of their senior year.
Cross-Listed: NS 650
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PSY 660 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students must have a 3.500 gpa in three or more classes in psychology to begin.
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PSY 670 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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PSY 680 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Prerequisite: Honors status and departmental approval.
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PSY 690 - Honors Research Semester Hours: 1-4
Students must have a 3.500 gpa in three or more classes in psychology to begin.
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