Courses

200. Research Methods
Prerequisites: PSY 100, 110 or equivalent and ENGL 100 or equivalent.
Introduction to basic research methods in Psychology. Principles of experimentation, naturalistic observation, correlational studies.
Scheduled: Fall 2010

457. Psychology of Sexuality
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301; PSY 351 or 356 or 370.
Survey of topics in human sexuality with emphasis on developmental psychology of sexuality, attitudes and feelings related to sexuality, sexual variations and deviations, and sexual dysfunction and sex therapy.
Scheduled: Fall 2010

 

696. Research Methods (graduate)
Prerequisites: PSY 411/511 or 412/512, and consent of graduate advisor.
Preparation and completion of thesis proposal for preliminary oral examination. Power calculations, research methods, and statistical concepts and procedures. Ethics, human subjects protection and responsible conduct of research. Includes the required comprehensive examination for MA Research students.
Scheduled: Fall/Spring 2010

 

678. Seminar in Health and Behavior and Intervention
Prerequisites: PSY 310 or consent of instructor; consent of graduate advisor.
Overview of health psychology and health promotion field. Students learn background of psychology¿s role in health professions, health behavior theory and health intervention design and evaluation. analysis of individual, contextual, structural and cultural factors impacting health and health intervention.
Scheduled: Spring 2010

110. Introductory Statistics
Prerequisites: PSY 100, ENGL 100, and eligible to take a General Education Mathematics course. Calculation and meaning of statistical measures. Descriptive and inferential statistics.
Scheduled: TBA

378. Health Psychology
Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Research and theory regarding attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to health and illness. Individual, social and structural difference variables will be examined. Analysis of applications of psychology to prevention, counseling, and treatment of major health problems and promotion of health.
Scheduled: TBA