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Research design and methodology. An analysis of the approaches to developing, understanding, and interpreting psychological phenomena. Topics include experimental vs. non-experimental research such as survey, observation, case study, and archival...

Historical and current perspectives regarding the examination of human attention, language, vision, memory, and other forms of information processing (e.g., decision-making).

The study of intrapersonal and interpersonal processes such as conformity, social perception, attribution theory, altruism, aggression, prejudice, persuasion, group dynamics, self-concept and self-esteem.

This course will examine the study of biological mechanisms of behavior in psychology. Topics include the development of the brain, brain-behavior relationships, hormones and sexual behavior, the biology of learning, memory, sensation, movement...

This course examines major theories of human personality, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, trait, humanistic, and existential approaches. Students will explore how biological, psychological, and cultural factors shape...

This course explores the major concepts in the study of sensation and perception. Topics include vision, audition, chemical, tactile, and proprioceptive senses, receptor mechanisms, psychophysical methods and perceptual phenomena.

The course will provide an examination of human motives and the impact of emotion on the decision-making process. Consideration of primary and secondary motivators regarding theoretical and practical application for reward, punishment, and avoidance...

This course will introduce students to the major developmental theories associated with childhood (age 3) through adolescence (age 21).  The primary areas of exploration include cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal, physical, and emotional systems...

This course explores the major developmental theories and processes associated with adulthood (ages 18 through 65).  The primary areas of exploration include cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal, physical, and emotional systems in addition to the...

This course will introduce students to the major developmental theories associated with late adulthood (age 65 and older). The primary areas of exploration include death and dying and cognitive, interpersonal, intrapersonal, physical, and emotional...