CLINICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PSYCHOLOGY
CSP 161/PSY 161—4 credits
No Audits
Social Psychology and Individual Differences
Session B-4wk (June 16-July 11)
MTWR 2 p.m.-5p.m.; Meliora 205
CRN 12852, CSP 161
CRN 18192, PSY 161; M. Maniaci
This course is both an introduction to the field of social psychology and an overview of research on individual differences in personality. Topics include the self, attitudes, social cognition, emotion, interpersonal attraction, relationships, helping, social influence, group behavior, and dispositional differences among people. Students will complete several individual difference measures and receive individualized feedback at the end of the course. The format is lectures augmented with discussions and demonstrations.
CSP 171/PSY 171—4 credits
No Audits
Social and Emotional Development
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Meliora 224
CRN 12874, CSP 171
CRN 18212, PSY 171; J. Comer
This course is an examination of the interpersonal, emotional, cognitive, and environmental factors that influence children's social and emotional development from early infancy through late adolescence.
CSP 181/PSY 181—4 credits
No Audits
Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy
Session B-4wk (June 16-July 11)
MTWR 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.; Meliora 224
CRN 12895, CSP 181
CRN 18248, PSY 181; N. Weinstein
This course presents the basic concepts and principles of the major modern personality theories. Starting with an overview of the philosophical assumptions, which have organized various schools of thought in psychology, the evolution of current conceptions of personality and behavior change are explored. The theoretical perspectives covered include psychoanalytic, ego-analytic, existential-phenomenological, behavioral, and organismic.
CSP 209/PSY 209—4 credits
No Audits
Psychology of Human Sexuality
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 4:30 p.m.– 7:15 p.m.; Meliora 205
CRN 12908, CSP 209
CRN 18256, PSY 209; R. Rogge
This is a survey course on understanding sexuality. It includes such topics as biological sexual differentiation, gender-role gender-linked social behaviors, reproduction issues, intimacy, and the role of social and personal factors in psychosexual development.
CSP 211/PSY 211—4 credits
No Audits
Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology
Session B-6wk (June 30-August 8)
MTWR 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; Meliora 205
CRN 12913, CSP 211
CRN 18267, PSY 211; S.H. Lee
This course provides an introduction to the use of statistics for understanding psychological data. Emphasis will be placed on the logic of statistical procedures rather than their derivation. Course material will be taught through examples of current research in psychology. Topics covered will include descriptive statistics, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and chi-square tests.
CSP 219W/PSY 219W—4 credits
No Audits
Research Methods in Psychology
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.; Meliora 209
CRN 12924, CSP 219W
CRN 18275, PSY 219W; W. Law, I. Zahn
This course is intended to provide an introduction to the basic processes involved in conducting research in psychology. For example, students will gain experience in research ethics, planning and design (e.g., conducting literature searches, developing testable hypotheses), methodology (e.g., measurement techniques), data analysis, and writing for psychology. This course fulfills an upper-level writing requirement.
CSP 262/PSY 262—4 credits
No Audits
Human Motivation and Emotion
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 4 p.m.-6:40 p.m.; Meliora 218
CRN 12931, CSP 262
CRN 18281, PSY 262; R. Acuff
This course is a study of the motivational and emotional processes and theories that underlie both adaptive and maladaptive behavior. It includes consideration of research largely with human subjects.
CSP 263/PSY 263—4 credits
No Audits
Relationship Process and Emotions
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Meliora 208
CRN 12945, CSP 263
CRN 18294, PSY 263; M. Saavedra, S. Smith
Relationships are among the most important endeavors of human activity. In the past two decades, extensive theory and research has been devoted to understanding the processes of regulating people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in meaningful relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. The purpose of this seminar will be to explore this literature. We will examine psychological research on such important topics as attachment, emotion, intimacy, conflict resolution, relationship differences and similarities, and the impact of relationships on physical health and emotional well being (as well as other topics that may arise).
CSP 264/PSY 264—4 credits
No Audits
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Meliora 218
CRN 18617, CSP 264
CRN 18626, PSY 264; W. Law, I. Zahn
This course will use psychological principles and methods to examine human behavior in the workplace. Topics include employee selection and socialization, motivation, job satisfaction, group dynamics, conflict resolution and organizational change. Class will be in lecture/discussion format.
CSP 267/PSY 267—4 credits
No Audits
Psychology of Gender
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; Bausch & Lomb 270
CRN 12959, CSP 267
CRN 18301, PSY 267; K. McNelis
This course is an exploration of the ways males and females differ in interaction, the theories of development of sex differences, and the consequences for social change.
CSP 278/PSY 278—4 credits
No Audits
Adolescent Development
Session B-4wk (June 16-July 11)
MTWR 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Meliora 209
CRN 12962, CSP 278
CRN 18316, PSY 278; M. Tasopoulos
This course surveys theory and research relating to normal development during adolescence. Adolescent development is examined in a variety of contexts, including families, peer groups, and schools. Issues pertaining to biological, social, and cognitive development are discussed.
CSP 280/PSY 280—4 credits
No Audits
Clinical Psychology
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; Meliora 224
CRN 12977, CSP 280
CRN 18327, PSY 280; J. Masciale
In this introduction to the field of clinical psychology, students are exposed to prevalent theoretical and research models, as well as approaches and research findings to assessment and diagnosis, and treatment modalities.
CSP 282/PSY 282—4 credits
No Audits
Abnormal Psychology
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.; Meliora 219
CRN 12986, CSP 282
CRN 18338, PSY 282; E. Smith
This course provides a conceptual overview to the field of psychopathology. We will discuss assessment and diagnosis, etiology, developmental course, treatment, and prognosis of the major psychological disorders. Current theory and research will be emphasized.
CSP 396/PSY 396—4 credits
No Audits
Culture and Development
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
MTWR 11 a.m.-1:50 p.m.; Meliora 205
CRN 13016, CSP 396
CRN 18340, PSY 396; M. Villalobos
Culture is a broad context that permeates all aspects human development. This course reviews theory and research relating to the role of culture on human development from infancy to adulthood.
CSP 396/PSY 396—4 credits
No Audits
Psychological Applications of Existential Theory
Session B-4wk (June 16-July 11)
MTWR 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Meliora 218
CRN 18651, CSP 396
CRN 18665, PSY 396; J. Anson
The class will address psychoanalytical, social, and experimental psychological issues as they relate to the existential concepts of death, freedom, meaninglessness, and isolation. Readings will provide an introduction to existential theory and psychology, discussions of empirically tested existentially based theories, as well as the roles of religion, relatedness and morality in managing existential issues.
CSP 396/PSY 396—4 credits
No Audits
Psychology of Depression
Session A-4wk (May 19-June 13)
TWRF 9:15 a.m.-12 noon; Meliora 219
CRN 18699, CSP 396
CRN 18708, PSY 396; J. Peltz
Employing diverse theoretical perspectives and engaging class activities, this seminar will investigate depression from A to Zoloft. We will delve into the history of the disorder, how different perspectives have approached and treated it, how it is diagnosed, and how it might be prevented across the lifespan. Using existing measures and techniques, we will have guided, hands-on experiences to better understand the course of the disorder. While a background in psychology will be helpful, no previous knowledge of the subject is necessary.