Psychology

This course examines the issues and perspectives related to the psychological evolution of African Americans in the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring the discipline of psychology from an Afrocentric focus. Prerequisites: Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher or permission of the instructor.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered regularly. These special topics will appear in the course listing each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 201S or permission of the instructor.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered regularly. These special topics will appear in the course listing each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 201S or permission of the instructor.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered regularly. These special topics will appear in the course listing each semester. Prerequisite: PSYC 201S or permission of the instructor.

This course focuses on contemporary theory and research topics in health psychology. The course examines psychological and behavioral issues affecting health maintenance, coping with life-threatening illnesses and chronic diseases, and health promotion. The course uses the biopsychosocial (mind-body) model as an organizing framework, emphasizing the dynamic interactions among biological, social, personality, and behavioral factors jointly in influencing people's health. The course is conducted as a seminar.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

An investigation of the ways in which people process and retain information, make decisions, and solve problems. Current models of structures and processes of human memory and cognition are discussed with particular emphasis on neurocognitive evidence of the brain mechanisms involved in cognition. Prerequisite: admission into the psychology M.S. or Ph.D. program or permission of the instructor.