In this course, students will gain an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics may be drawn from historical and current perspectives in psychology. PSY2012 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. PSY2012 meets the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

This laboratory course parallels and supplements the instruction given in General Psychology (PSY2012). Illustrated in this course are a variety of experimental and behavioral activities that demonstrate the scientific basis of psychology.

The rationale, methods, and application of the scientific analysis of behavior. Emphasis is placed on the lawfulness of behavior, how behavioral laws are found and used in the modification of behavior.

BASIC RESEARCH METHODS/DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES IN PSYCHOLOGY. EMPHASIS ON THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD, QUALITATIVE, BASIC CORRELATIONAL, AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES .

Directed study course in the Behavioral Sciences. The course will be available to both majors and non-majors who wish to investigate a particular problem. The student will make application for the course to the Head of the Behavioral Sciences Department via an Instructor.

Course centers around topics of current interest or of special interest to students or instructors. Topics or focus may vary from semester to semester. Topics will be identified by the PSY2930 title published in the course schedules for each term that the course is offered. Special Topics credit hours are not automatically transferable. Transfer credit is the prerogative of the receiving institution.

This is a course of study designed to provide interested students with elective credit in the direct application of psychology, either in a field setting under the supervision of a qualified in-service supervisor, or in a research project with a qualified faculty member. This course provides students with opportunities to relate the nowledge acquired in the classroom to valuable hands-on experience in clinical practices, educational institutions, forensic services, human resources, and human services involved in psychology-related projects. Instructor or department approval required.