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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Dr. Kelly Madole, Chair
Gary Ransdell Hall, Office: 3074
Phone: 270-745-3918
Website: http://www.wku.edu/psychologicalsciences/index.php
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E-mail: [email protected]
Professors: G. Baylis, S. Haggbloom, E.
Lemerise,
K. Madole, S. Mutter, F. Norman, E. Shoenfelt
Associate Professors: L. Baylis, A. Brausch,
R. Brown, L. Hahn, A. Mienaltowski, M.
Shake,
A. Wichman
Assistant Professors: D. Lickenbrock,
A. Schroeder
Instructors: M. Asriel, H. Norman
The study of behavior is one of the most popular areas of interest for students worldwide. Studying human behavior
from a scientific perspective offers numerous opportunities for students. A degree in Psychological Science can open
up a wide variety of career options or serve as a foundation for graduate or professional study because, in addition to
learning how to understand people, our curriculum emphasizes learning how to collect, analyze, and think critically
about data.
Our B.S. degree in Psychological Science was designed to meet the American Psychological Association’s guidelines
for a high quality undergraduate psychology program by offering both the depth and breadth that students will need
for additional graduate or professional study or in the workplace. One of the most unique aspects of our program is
the option to specialize in one of a number of thematic concentrations. Students also have outstanding opportunities
to collaborate with faculty and other students on a wide range of research topics in psychology including
neuroscience, cognition, developmental science, social psychology, clinical psychology, industrial/organizational
psychology, perception, and experimental psychology.
Major in Psychological Sciences
Reference Number: 747
Minimum Hours for Major: 38-50
Minimum Hours for Degree:120
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Sample Degree Plan for Concentration:
Applied Psychological Science: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/1718/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_applied_747
Biobehavioral Psychology: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/1718/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_biobehavioral_747
Clinical Psychological Science: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/1718/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_clinical_747
Cognitive Psychology: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/17-18/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_cognitive_747
Custom: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/17-18/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_custom_747
Developmental Science: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/1718/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_developmental_747
Quantitative Psychology:
Social Psychology: http://wku.edu/degreepaths/17-18/documents/ocse/psychological_sciences_social_747
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers programs designed for students who are interested in a science –
oriented degree that will prepare them for graduate study in psychology or a related field (e.g., medical school,
pharmacy, physical therapy) or for employment in jobs where strong quantitative and research skills are required. The
department provides two options for the Bachelor of Science degree. The first option requires a minimum of 38 credit
hours and a minor or second major is required. The second option requires a minimum of 50 unduplicated credit
hours and no minor or second major is required. For both options, students will complete a program of study that
includes Core and Concentration components as well as a Laboratory Experience component. To complete the Core
requirement, students will select a total of 25 to 28 credit hours from the following categories: Foundations of
Psychology, Developmental Processes, Learning and Cognition, Individual Differences and Social Processes,
Biological Bases of Behavior and Mental Processes, Research Methods and Statistics, and Integrative Science in
Psychology. To complete the Concentration requirement, students will select courses from one or two of the six
thematic concentrations or they may design a custom concentration (subject to approval by their advisor). To
complete the Laboratory Experience component, students will complete on PSYS lab course or one PSYS lecture /
lab course at the 300-level or above. Students in the 38-hour option will complete 12 credit hours from one thematic
concentration, or design a custom concentration by selecting 12-24 hours from courses not used to satisfy their Core
requirement. Students choosing the 50-hour option will complete 21-24 credit hours from two concentrations or 24 –
25 hours from quantitative psychology concentration.
Students must maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA both overall and in the major. Either (1) MATH 116 and MATH 117, or
(2) MATH 118 or higher is required; MATH 183 is recommended. Students who select the 50 hour option with the
quantitative psychology concentration must complete MATH 136.
Applied Psychological Science. This concentration focuses on how psychological science can be used to solve
real-world problems in business, sports, or human engineering domains.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 333, PSYS 350, PSYS 360 or PSYS 362 or PSYS
363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490
Concentration Courses
Required: PSYS 413
Electives: Choose 9 hours from PSYS 353, PSYS 360 or PSYS 362or PSYS 363, PSYS 370, PSYS 433,
PSYS 473, PSYS 481, PSYS 490, PSYS 499, PSY 340, PSY 355, PSY 412, PSY 470.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Biobehavioral Psychology. This concentration provides knowledge of the biological bases of behavior and thought.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331, PSYS 350 or PSYS 440, PSYS 360 or PSYS
362, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses
Required: PSYS 363
Electives: Choose 9 hours from PSYS 333, PSYS 431, PSYS 462, PSYS 463, PSYS 465, PSYS 483, PSYS
490, PSYS 499.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Clinical Psychological Science. This concentration focuses on mechanisms and etiologies of psychological health
and dysfunction.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331 or PSYS 333, PSYS 440, PSYS 360 or PSYS
362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses Choose 12 hours from PSYS 350, PSYS 353, PSYS 360 or PSYS 362, PSYS 413,
PSYS 423, PSYS 450, PSYS 451, PSYS 453, PSYS 462, PSYS 465, PSYS 482, PSYS 481, PSYS 490,
PSYS 499.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Cognitive Psychology. This concentration emphasizes the scientific study of mental processes such as attention,
perception, memory, problem-solving, thinking, and language use.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 333, PSYS 350 or PSYS 440, PSYS 360 or PSYS
362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses
Choose 12 hours from PSYS 331, PSYS 363, PSYS 423, PSYS 431, PSYS 433, PSYS 462, PSYS 490,
PSYS 499, PSY 412.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Developmental Science. This addresses the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, perceptual, and personality
growth of humans throughout the lifespan.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331 or PSYS 333, PSYS 350 or PSYS 440, PSYS
360 or PSYS 362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses: Choose 12 hours from PSYS 220, PSYS 321, PSYS 423, PSYS 424, PSYS 431,
PSYS 482, PSYS 490, PSYS 499, PSY 422.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Social Psychology. This concentration emphasizes the study of how social situations affect behavior.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331 or PSYS 333, PSYS 350, PSYS 360 or PSYS
362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses
Required: PSYS 413
Electives: Choose 9 hours from PSYS 433, PSYS 440, PSYS 450, PSYS 451, PSYS 453, PSYS 483, PSYS
490, PSYS 499, PSY 412.
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
General Concentration. This concentration allows students, with help from their advisor, to design an individualized
theme.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331 or PSYS 333, PSYS 350 or PSYS 440, PSYS
360 or PSYS 362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses
Select 12-24 hours of electives from courses not used to satisfy Core requirements.
Quantitative Psychology. This concentration focuses on the use of advanced data manipulation and statistical
analysis techniques within psychological science to examine discipline-specific research questions. This concertation
requires at least 49 hours, so students do not need a minor or second major. Also students in this concertation do not
select another concentration within the Psychological Science Major.
Core Courses
PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, PSYS 220 or PSYS 321, PSYS 331 or PSYS 333, PSYS 350 or PSYS 440, PSYS
360 or PSYS 362 or PSYS 363, PSYS 210, PSYS 211, PSYS 313, PSYS 380 or PSYS 481 or PSYS 490.
Concentration Courses
CS 146 or CS 170 or CS 180, STAT 301, STAT 330, STAT 401 or STAT 402, PSYS 413, and 9 PSYS
upper-level el3ective hours selected in consultation with an advisor..
Laboratory Experience
Select any one PSYS course with a laboratory or lecture / laboratory designation at the 300-level or above.
Minor in Neuroscience
Reference Number: 434
Minimum Hours for Minor: 21
The minor in Neuroscience offers students the opportunity to study the intersection of brain and behavior in a manner
that incorporates tools and perspectives from the psychological and biological sciences, and related disciplines. This
minor will be an attractive option for students who are (1) planning to pursue advanced study in any of several fields
related to neuroscience, including psychology, biology, medicine, counseling, or social work or (2) seeking relevant
training for jobs related to the assessment, rehabilitation, and treatment of brain damage, brain diseases, and
addiction.
The minor in Neuroscience requires a minimum of 21 credit hours of coursework. This includes 6 hours of the
following required courses: PSYS 360 or PSYS 362, and BIOL 335. An additional 15 credit hours in electives may be
selected from the following courses: PSYS 331, PSYS 333, PSYS 363, PSYS 462, PSYS 465, BIOL 319, BIOL 327,
BIOL 334, BIOL 446 / CHEM 446 or PHIL 332. Note: Students must choose at least 1 course from Biology and
Psychological Sciences. Students must take PSYS 100 or PSYS 160 and BIOL 120 / BIOL 121 prior to beginning
their coursework in the minor (some courses available for the minor may have additional prerequisites).
Minor in Psychological Science
Reference Number: 440
Minimum Hours for Minor: 22
The minor in Psychological Science provides graduates with a broad overview of the discipline as well as exposure to
the foundations of the discipline. The Psychological Science minor focuses students on becoming more engaged and
critical consumers of the science underlying psychology through courses informed by current research and practice in
the scientific student of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the
analysis and treatment of behavioral problems. This minor might appeal to students who are in a pre-professional
track (e.g., pre-med) or to students majoring in disciplines where psychological science can inform research and
practice (e.g., biology, computer science, philosophy, religious studies, nursing, communication disorders,
management, etc.).
The minor requires a minimum of 22 credit hours. The following 7 hours are required: PSYS 100 or PSYS 160, 210,
and 211. Students must select 3 hours from the following Individual Differences and Social Processes (Category A)
courses: PSYS 350, or PSYS 440. Another 3 hours must be selected from Learning, Cognition, and Biopsychology
(Category B) courses: PSYS 331, PSYS 333, PSYS 360, PSYS 362, or PSYS 363. Students must select 3 hours
from the following Developmental Processes (Category C) courses: PSYS 220, PSYS 321, or PSYS 423. Six
additional upper-level credit hours of PSYS courses are required, which can include the above restricted elective
courses that were not taken to meet the requirements of Categories A, B and C o r any other upper-level PSYS
hours. These hours can include no more than 3 credit hours of PSYS 490.
JUMP (Joint Undergraduate Master’s Program)
A five-year Joint Undergraduate Masters Program (JUMP) is available in which students may earn a Bachelor of
Science in Psychological Sciences and a Master of Science in Psychology concurrently. This program provides highly
qualified students with an excellent opportunity for accelerated study. JUMP students take undergraduate coursework
that is applied to the undergraduate degree and graduate coursework that can be applied to both the undergraduate
and graduate degrees. Interested students should apply before the completion of 65 hours of undergraduate credit.
For more information regarding the MS in Psychology, see www.wku.edu/graduate or contact the department
PSYS – PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PSYS 100. INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY. (3) An introductory course dealing with principles of behavior, scientific methods of psychology, measurement, learning,
perception, motivation, development, personality, abnormal behavior, social behavior, intelligence, and other topics. Equivalent to PSY 100. Colonnade E-SB | SB
PSYS 160. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY. (3) An introductory class emphasizing the contributions of molecular, cellular, physiological, and evolutionary biology
to the scientific understanding of psychological processes. Topics include the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, hormones and behavior, and the
interaction of genes and environment. Colonnade E-NS | NS
PSYS 210. RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: PSYS or PSY 100 with a grade of “C” or higher. Corequisite: PSY or PSYS 211. Introduction to
scientific thinking, research design, and research methods in psychology. Includes the nature of scientific explanations, validity, reliability, measurement scales, the
rationale underlying hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of scientific evidence presented in journals and popular media, and how to write research reports. Equivalent to
PSY 210.
PSYS 211. RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORY. (1) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 100 with a C or better. Corequisite: PSYS 210. Laboratory course
to accompany PSYS 210. Laboratory exercises involving research design, methodology, data collection, methods of organizing and presenting data, and research report
writing. Equivalent to PSY 211.
PSYS 220. INTRODUCTION TO LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) A general course in developmental psychology covering the entire life span. Included
are a description of growth stages, theories of development, and research methods of development. Equivalent to PSY 220. Colonnade E-SB | SB
PSYS 290. SUPERVISED STUDY INPSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES. (1-3) Prerequisite: PSYS or PSY 100, or PSYS 160. Directed readings or research under faculty
supervision. Students must make their own arrangements in advance for supervision by a faculty member. Does not count towards completion of the major in psychological
science.
PSYS 313. STATISTICS IN PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS 210 and 211 with a grade of “C” or better . Methods of organizing, describing, and analyzing
psychological data. Equivalent to PSY 313.
PSYS 321. CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: PSYS or PSY 100 or PSYS or PSY 220. An introduction to the factors influencing normal
psychological development during infancy and childhood. Theories, methodology, and current research in child development, including prenatal, physical, language,
cognitive, social, and personality development, are considered.
PSYS 322. LABORATORY IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. (1) Prerequisite: PSYS / PSY 210 with a grade of C or better or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite / Corequisite: PSYS 321. This course provides a laboratory-based introduction to research in developmental psychology. Students will learn about the unique
research designs, methodologies, and ethical concerns related to conducting developmental psychology research. At the same time students will learn some of the major
methods used by developmental psych9logist through hands-on experience using a variety of research techniques.
PSYS 331. PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL LEARNING. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and PSYS or PSY 211 with a grade of “C” or better. Overview of
theory and research in human and animal learning, emphasizing classical and instrumental conditioning, aversive conditioning, and comparative psychology.
PSYS 333. COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and PSYS or PSY 211 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor. Overview
of theory and research in human cognition, with primary emphasis on attention, memory, judgment and decision-making, and problem solving. Cognition in special
populations (e.g., elderly, brain-injured, mentally disordered) is also covered.
PSYS 334. LABORATORY IN COGNITION. (1) Prerequisite: PSYS / PSY 210 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite / Corequisite: PSYS
333. Laboratory emphasizing experimental design and data collection in cognitive psychology.
PSYS 350. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations Courses, or junior status. A general introduction to social psychology for
majors and non-majors in psychology. The psychology of how people think about and relate to others. Topics include love, altruism, aggression, conformity, behavior in
groups, leadership, intergroup conflict, prejudice, and persuasion. Equivalent to PSY 350. Colonnade K-SC
PSYS 353. PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE AND STEROTYPING. (3) Prerequisites or corequisites: PSYS 100 or PSY 100 or SOCL 100, and 21 hours of Foundations
and Explorations Courses, or junior status. Presents classic and current social-psychological theory and research in the area of prejudice and stereotyping. You will learn
some of the social-cognitive principles by which these phenomena occur and have the opportunity to apply this learning to your own life. Colonnade K-SY
PSYS 360. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and PSYS or PSY 211 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of the instructor. An
examination of the neurological bases of behavior emphasizing brain processes and structures underlying major psychological constructs such as sensation, learning,
emotion, and psychological disorders. Only one of the two courses PSYS 360 and PSYS 362 can be counted towards the Psychological Science major or minor, or the
Neuroscience minor
PSYS 362. BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE WITH LAB. (4) Prerequisites / corequisites: Major or minor in Psychological Sciences, or minor in Neuroscience; PSYS 210 /
PSY 210 and PSYS 211 / PSY 211 with a grade of C or better, or permission of the instructor. An examination of the neurological bases of major psychological constructs
including lab-based activities such as dissections, physiological recordings and behavioral measures. Open only to psychological science minor / majors and Neuroscience
minors. Only one of the two courses PSYS 360 and PSYS 362 can be counted towards the Psychological Science major or minor, or the Neuroscience minor. Course Fee
PSYS 363. SENSORY AND PERCEPTUAL SYSTEMS. (3) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. Examination of human / animal sensory and
perceptual systems using neurophysiological and psychophysical methods. Examination of both subcortical and cortical brain functioning. Emphasizes the visual, tactile /
haptic, and auditory systems.
PSYS 370. INDUSTRIAL / ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. The application of psychological principles
and research leadership, teamwork, work stress, and employee attitudes.
PSYS 380. PSYCHOLOGY AND SCIENCE FICTION. (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing and PSYS/PSY 100, or permission of the instructor. Examination of mind and
behavior as portrayed in science fiction.
PSYS 413. PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and 211, or permission of the instructor. The consideration of methodological,
theoretical, and ethical problems involved in test construction and use. Topics covered include reliability, validity, predictive efficiency, structure of human abilities,
achievement tests, and projective techniques.
PSYS 423. PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT LIFE AND AGING. (3) Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor and 21 hours of Foundations and Explorations
Courses, or junior status. Psychological processes in adulthood and aging. Emphasis on contemporary theories, methodological issues, and interactions of psychological,
biological, social, and environmental factors in adulthood and aging. Colonnade K-SY
PSYS 424. TOPICS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisite: PSYS or PSY 220 or PSYS 321 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. A
consideration of special topics to acquaint students with theoretical and research issues of particular interest in developmental psychology. May be repeated for credit
provided the topic differs.
PSYS 431. PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and PSYS or PSY 211 with a grade of “C” or better, and junior standing or permission of
the instructor. Overview of scientific study of human language abilities, with primary emphasis on individual psychological mechanisms.
PSYS 433. JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 210 and PSYS or PSY 211 or permission of instructor. Description and analysis of how
actual decisions differ from optimal decisions. Survey of judgments under risk and uncertainty and of major topics in judgment research.
PSYS 440. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: Six hours in psychological science and/or psychology, including PSYS or PSY 100, and junior standing or
permission of instructor. Introduction to abnormal psychology emphasizing forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, developmental factors, interpretations, behavioral
manifestations and treatment programs. Equivalent to PSY 440.
PSYS 450. PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY. (3) Prerequisites: Six hours of psychological science and/or psychology, including PSYS or PSY 100 and junior standing
or permission of instructor. Overview of the major theoretical approaches to the study of personality, including historical as well as contemporary theorists, avenues of
analysis, and concepts.
PSYS 451. PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION. (3) Prerequisites: Nine hours of psychological science and/or psychology, including PSYS or PSY 100, and junior standing; or
permission of the instructor. PSYS or PSY 210, 313, and PSYS 450 are preferred but not essential. Classical theories and current research in the psychology of religion.
PSYS 453. PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN. (3) Prerequisites: Six hours in psychological sciences and/or psychology, including PSYS or PSY 100, and junior standing.
Scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of girls and women. Topics include gender differences and similarities, inclusion of females in psychological research,
psychological development of girls and women, sexuality, and mental health issues.
PSYS 462. NEUROSCIENCE OF LEARNING AND MEMORY. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS 210 and PSY 211 with a “C” or better or permission of the instructor. Introduction to
the neural basis of learning and memory. Topics include cellular and molecular mechanisms of learning and memory, neural substrates of different learning and memory
systems, impairment of learning and memory tied to brain disorders.
PSYS 463. EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: PSYS or PSY 100 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. A survey of the research methods
and core concepts of evolutionary psychology as they apply to human adaptive problems, including problems of survival, sex and mating, parenting and kinship, and
aggression.
PSYS 465. PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of the instructor. Examination of psychoactive drugs and their affects upon the
brain and neural mechanisms responsible for mind and behavior.
PSYS 473. TRAINING IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY. (3) Prerequisite: MGT 311 or PSYS 370 or permission of the instructor. An introduction of theories, research, and
methods of training needs analysis, program design, implementation, and evaluation. Equivalent to MGT 473.
PSYS 481. HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: Nine hours in Psychology, including PSY 100 or PSYS 100 and junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Overview of major historical developments in psychology and related scientific disciplines, such as medicine, neurophysiology, and physics. Emphasizes developments
over the past 500 years. History of the scientific study of human/animal behavior, as well as cognitive, perceptual, and mental functioning. Equivalent to PSY 481.
PSYS 482. PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUALITY. (3) Prerequisite: PSYS or PSY 100 or PSYS or PSY 220. Explores psychological, social, emotional, spiritual and cultural
aspects of sexuality including sexual development across the life span, consensual and coercive sexual behavior, sex and gender, sexual orientation, sexuality and
religious traditions, and sexuality education.
PSYS 490.INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES. (1-3) Prerequisites: PSYS 100 / PSY 100, junior standing, and permission of the faculty project
supervisor. Advanced students will conduct research and / or readings or projects concerning issues in psychology under the direction of faculty members. The course may
be repeated. Only three credit hours will count toward completion of the psychological sciences major/minor.
PSYS 499. SENIOR SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY. (3) Prerequisites: 12 hours in psychology, including PSY 100 / PSYS 100, and senior level classification. Seminar in
which major concepts and issues in psychology are considered. Directed reading, guest lectures, field trips, and / or oral reports by students are utilized. Equivalent to PSY
499.