DePaul University : Psychology

PSY 105          INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I (SELF, SOCIETY AND THE MODERN WORLD)
History and present status of psychology; statistics as a research tool; human development; learning, memory, and intelligence; personality, stress, and coping; social psychology. PSY 105 and PSY 106 will include a research participation requirement of no more than six hours.

PSY 106          INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II (SELF, SOCIETY AND THE MODERN WORLD)
Methods of psychology; biological basis of behavior; sensation and perception; altered states of awareness; language and thought; motivation and emotion; abnormal psychology and psychotherapy. PSY 105 and PSY 106 will include a research participation requirement of no more than six hours.

PSY 210          PSYCHOLOGY OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106[SSMW]
Applications of theories and methods of psychology to the study of human behavior in business, industry and other work environments. Cannot be used as psychology major course. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 213          LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PSYCHOLOGY
Overview of psychological and social issues relevant to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) individuals and communities. The course will examine key concepts, LGBT psychological research, and efforts to promote liberation and well being.

PSY 215          HUMAN SEXUALITY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106) (SELF, SOCIETY AND THE MODERN WORLD)
Historical, cultural, psychological and physiological aspects of human sexuality. Cannot be used as psychology major course. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 218          PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF CONTEMPORARY FAMILY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)(SSMW)
An overview of the major psychological issues facing the contemporary family. Cannot be used as psychology major course. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 220          LATINA/O PSYCHOLOGY
The purpose of this course is to examine the psychological research literature on the mental health and well being of Latina/o populations in the United States. A number of relevant topics will be examined, including the current state of Latinas/os in psychology, cultural characteristics and values, immigration, acculturation, ethnic identity, stereotypes and discrimination, health, and education. The goal of this course is for students to be better equipped in understanding the factors that influence the psychology of the Latina/o population.

PSY 221          ASIAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY
This course provides an overview of historical and current issues related to the psychology of Asian Americans. Factors such as changing demographics, ethnic identity and acculturation will be examined.

PSY 240          STATISTICS I (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND ISP 120)
Descriptive and inferential statistics in the behavioral sciences. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106 and ISP 120.

PSY 241          RESEARCH METHODS I (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND 240) OR EQUIV) (SI:QUANT)
Introduction to methods of psychological research to enable students to become more sophisticated consumers of research information. Students will learn and apply basic methodological concepts and skills. Students will conduct a non-experimental research project, analyze the data, and write a paper based on the project. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106 and 240 or its equivalent.

PSY 242          RESEARCH METHODS II (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106, 240 & 241)
Design, execution, analysis and interpretation of psychology research, with an emphasis on experimental design. Students will conduct an experimental research project, analyze the data, and write a paper based on the project.
PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106, 240 and 241.

PSY 280          CONTEMPORARY ISSUES (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Psychological aspects of topics of current interest and relevance. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 302          PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)(SELF,SOCIETY,WORLD)
Psychological principles involved in personality and interpersonal adjustments. May only be taken for credit toward psychology major by students in the Comprehensive Evening Program. May be taken as general elective by all students. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 303          HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106) (SELF, SOCIETY AND THE MODERN WORLD)
Principles of development from conception through maturity. May only be taken for credit toward psychology major by students in the Comprehensive Evening Program. May be taken as general elective by all students. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 305          PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
This course is designed to provide students with both in-class and applied experience within the field of psychology, including an overview of psychology as an academic discipline. Offered every quarter.

PSY 306          SERVICE LEARNING
This course is designed to provide students with both in-class and applied experience in a specific area of psychology. Course focuses on one particular topic per term, such as Mental Health Problems in Contemporary Society, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, etc. Check course schedule for current offerings.

PSY 317          PSYCHOLOGY OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP (CROSS-LST:435)(PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)(SSMW)
A review of psychological issues, theory, and research related to close relationships, e.g., attraction, love, attachment, friendship, sexuality, jealousy, conflict and power. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 325          PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
A review of research and theory on women, including sexist bias in methodology, violence and discrimination against women, gender differences in power and nonverbal behavior in relationships.

PSY 326          PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN
This course evaluates and investigates research and theory of the psychology of males in present society.

PSY 333          CHILD PSYCHOLOGY [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106]
Infancy and childhood. Description and evaluation of principles and theories of development from conception through childhood. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 334          ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Biological, cognitive, emotional and social development. Covers theories and research on normal and abnormal development during adolescence. PREREQUISTE(S) :PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 340          STATISTICS II [PREREQ(S): PSY 240 OR ITS EQUIVALENT]
Introduction to advanced statistical techniques such as analysis of variance and regression models. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 240 or its equivalent.

PSY 341          METHODS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106, 240 & 340)
Methods in Qualitative Research (cross-listed as Psychology 416). Principles and techniques of research design in behavioral, social and clinical research; questionnaires, interview schedules, rating scales involving multivariable analyses. Application of parametric and nonparametric tests. Application of research findings to professional practice. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106, 240, and 340.

PSY 342          EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 242)
Introduction to experimental psychology. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 242.

PSY 343          INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106, AND 240, 241 AND 242]
Measurement in psychology; emphasis on standardization, reliability, validity; test and scale development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 or 106, and 240, 241, 242.

PSY 345          CULTURAL ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Race and ethnic relations in the U.S. is not a fixed, static phenomenon, but rather a dynamic, ever-changing pattern of relationships. This course assists students in understanding the diversity, heterogeneity, and complexity of race relations in American society. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 346          PSYCHOLOGY OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILD (CROSS-LISTED AS PSY 521) (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Development and socialization of the African-American child from infancy to adolescence. Emphasis on psychological and cultural factors which influence these processes. Understanding the child, family and the child, language and IQ, education and learning styles, and cultural identity are all emphasized. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106. Cross-listed with PSY 521.

PSY 347          SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Survey of social psychological theory and research on how individual behavior, thoughts, and feelings are influenced by the social context in which they occur. PREREQUISTE(S):PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 348          SOCIAL COGNITION AND MENTAL CONTROL (PREREQ(S): PSY 347)
Theory and research dealing with major aspects of social cognition and mental control, including social perception, stereotyping, memory and affect, as well as the self-control of thought, emotion and behavior. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 347. Cross-listed with PSY 560.

PSY 351          THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Survey of major personality theories with separate emphasis on clinically-derived and research-derived theories. Freudian psychoanalysis is especially emphasized in the clinical area. Personality research philosophy is presented separately and as part of the research-derived theories. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 353          ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Description of the nature, symptoms, treatment applications, and cause of psychological disorders. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 354          COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106] [CROSS-LISTED AS PSY 654]
Focus on systemic and ecological theories of human behavior, diversity, social support, community intervention and evaluation, empowerment, social change, and working with underserved populations. Community service project strongly encouraged. Prerequisite: Psy 105 or 106. Cross-listed as PSY 654.

PSY 355          GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS (PREREQ(S): 347 OR 380 OR CONSENT)
Behavior of individuals in groups and the function of groups in organizational settings. Theories and models of organizational structure. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 347 or 380 or consent.

PSY 356          PRINCIPLES OF FIELD RESEARCH AND ACTION
Basic knowledge of program development, program evaluation, consultation, human diversity, ethics, group dynamics, and interpersonal skills.

PSY 357          APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY I (PREREQ: DEPARTMENT APPROVAL)
Overview of behavioral principles, strategies, and system approaches to individual, organizational, and community change. Generally taken in junior year. PREREQUISTE(S):Departmental approval.

PSY 358          APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY II (PREREQ(S): PSY 357)
Approaches to counseling, psychotherapy and helping relationships. Generally taken in junior year. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 357.

PSY 359          FIELD WORK IN COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND ACTION [PREREQ(S): PSY 356 & SENIOR STANDING]
Field work in community research and action. Prerequisite(s): PSY 356 & senior standing.

PSY 360          THEORIES OF LEARNING AND COGNITION (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Classical and modern theories. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 361          HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND 242]
Historical development of psychology and its fields. PREREQUISTE(S): PSY 105 or 106 and 242.

PSY 362          SEMINAR IN COGNITION (CROSS-LISTED: 563) (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Consideration of a current important topic area in cognitive psychology. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106. Cross-listed with PSY 563.

PSY 363          ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ADDICTION AND RECOVERY [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106]
Survey of major research findings in the area of alcoholism and drug addiction. Description of treatment programs for recovery and explorations of drug free ways to alter consciousness. Prerequisite(s): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 364          HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND STRESS MANAGEMENT [PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106]
Considers interaction of mind and body in maintaining health and resisting disease. Contributions of exercise, lifestyle, psychological functioning, and spirituality to wellness will be examined. Students will practice and document their experience with a wide range of stress management/exercise techniques. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 366          BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS OF CHILDREN (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Factors associated with deviance in children and adolescents. Examination of personal and social consequences. Review treatment programs for children. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 367          PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Comprehensive introduction to the study of special children--those children who do not reach their fullest potential because of physical, social, cognitive, or behavioral factors. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 368          CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT (PREREQ(S): PSY 240, 241 AND 333 OR EQUIV) (CROSS-LSTD AS PSY 678)
This course investigates in detail the causes, consequences, and contextual factors associated with child maltreatment (abuse and neglect) and interventions for children and families. The course considers maltreatment within an ecological context and examines issues of culture and diversity (e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, family structure) in relation to maltreatment. It is designed for students with prior coursework in psychological research methods and child psychology or equivalent. Prerequisite(s): PSY 240, PSY 241, and PSY 333 or equivalent). Cross-listed with PSY 678.

PSY 369          EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
This course examines the major developmental and emotional difficulties experienced by children and adolescents. Factors that lead to the development of disorders, classification and treatment methods will also be examined. Students will be required to complete 25 hours of service in an organization which provides services to this population. Prerequisite: PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 370          SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PREREQ(S): PSY 333) (CROSS-LISTED AS PSY 555)
This course focuses on the development of emotions, social relationships and social interactions. Both theoretical perspectives and research findings are present and analyzed. Topics to be covered may include primary emotions and their development, nonverbal communication of emotion, socialization within the family, friendship and peer relations, aggression, moral development, sex role development and attachment. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 333.

PSY 372          RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 347 OR EQUIVALENT)
Overview of methods and associated problems unique to conducting research with humans both in the laboratory and the field. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 347 or equivalent.

PSY 373          HAPPINESS, JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR PSY 106)
An introduction to research in judgment and choice behaviors. Judgment refers to how people evaluate information and make predictions. Choice concerns how people select a course of action among alternatives. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106. Cross-listed with PSY 473.

PSY 375          SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND 242)
The physiology of sensory systems and the psychological mechanisms of perception. PREREQUISITE(S):PSY 105 or 106 and 242.

PSY 377          PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND 242)
Nervous system and endocrine functions as related to behavior. PREREQUISITE(S):PSY 105 or 106 and 242.

PSY 378          COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY (CROSS-LIST: 554) (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 AND 242)
Patterns of behavior shown by various animal species. PREREQUISITE(S):PSY 105 or 106 and 242. Cross-listed with PSY 554.

PSY 380          INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106 ) (X-LISTED AS PSY 680)
Application of theories and methods of psychology to the study of human behavior in business, industry, and other organizations. PREREQUISITE(S):PSY 105 or 106. Cross-listed with PSY 680.

PSY 381          PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): PSY 380 OR CONSENT)
Application of concepts from differential psychology and measurement to employee selection, performance appraisal, placement and training in business and other organizations. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 380 or consent.

PSY 382          ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (PREREQ(S): PSY 380 OR CONSENT)
Theories in learning, personality, work motivation, job attitudes, and organizational culture, and application to employee behavior. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 380 or consent.

PSY 383          PSYCHOLOGY OF DESIGN (CROSS-LIST: 443) (PREREQ(S): PSY 380 OR CONSENT)
This course helps students understand how theoretical principles of psychology can be applied to the design of human-centered organizations, environments and technologies. Prior familiarity with psychology and experimental design is strongly recommended. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 380 or consent. Cross-listed with PSY 443.

PSY 384          CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND ADVERTISING (PREREQ(S): 380 OR CONSENT)
Application of psychological principles and methods to advertising, marketing, product development, sales, and propaganda. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 380 or consent.

PSY 385          TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS (PREREQ(S): PSY 380 OR CONSENT)
Issues related to training in industry and other organizations. Such topics as needs assessment, training program design, and program evaluation will be covered, along with relevant ethical, social and economic issues. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 380 or consent.

PSY 388          SENIOR SEMINAR
Introduces students to major historical developments in psychology, contemporary controversial issues in a debate format, the APA ethics code, and transition issues.

PSY 392          PSYCHOLOGY OF ALIENATION (PREREQ(S): PSY 105 OR 106)
Causes of individual and group alienation, and the resultant behavior. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 105 or 106.

PSY 393          PSYCHOLINGUISTICS (CROSS-LISTED AS MOL 356)
Applications of linguistic theory and the psychology of language.

PSY 394          ADVANCED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): SENIOR STANDING & CONSENT)
PREREQUISITE(S): Senior standing and consent of chair.

PSY 395          FIELD WORK/INTERNSHIP (PREREQ(S): PSY 357, 358 AND CONSENT)
Supervised experience in selected off-campus settings and associated readings. Generally taken in senior year. PREREQUISITE(S): PSY 357, 358 and consent of
Human Services Program director.

PSY 396          HONORS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PREREQ(S): SENIOR STANDING AND DEPARTMENT APPROVAL)
Attendance at monthly Honors Seminar is required. Honors thesis is completed during the student's senior year. Can be registered for more than once. PREREQUISITE(S): Senior standing and departmental approval.

PSY 397          EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING/PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH [JRYR] [PREREQ(S): DEPT. CONSENT]
Experiential Learning/Psychology Research. Prerequisite(s): Consent.

PSY 398          READING AND RESEARCH (PREREQ(S): SENIOR STANDING AND CONSENT OF CHAIR)
PREREQUISITE(S): Senior standing and consent of chair.

PSY 399          INDEPENDENT STUDY [PREREQ: DEPT APPROVAL]
PREREQUISITE: departmental approval.