• PSYC 230: The Impact of Gender

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  In the 21st Century, women and men in American society face a multitude of issues that impact their citizenship roles. A number of these issues are influenced by the gender roles and stereotypes that have been historically assigned to females and males. The biological, historical roots, and the personal and public impact of our gender roles and stereotypes will be explored. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
  SharePSYC 230 - The Impact of Gender

• PSYC 231: Psychology and the Law

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  Through the review of landmark court decisions, research reports, and other noteworthy documents, theories of criminal behavior, the role of the police, eyewitness testimony, evaluation of suspects, changing definitions of competence and insanity, jury selection and deliberation and the sentencing process will be explored with special emphasis on emerging trends. Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Offered on demand.
  SharePSYC 231 - Psychology and the Law

• PSYC 299: Special Topics in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  An in-depth study of different topics within the field of psychology that are not usually covered by the psychology curriculum will be addressed. Course topic varies from offering to offering. Learning Outcome: Writing. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or permission of instructor.
  SharePSYC 299 - Special Topics in Psychology

• PSYC 305: Educational Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course examines the application of psychological science to learning and teaching. Students will learn about the theories and principles related to development, cognition, motivation and behavior. Additionally, strategies for teaching and learning will be evaluated and applied. In addition to K-12 classroom applications, students will also examine implications for their own learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or EDUC 200.
  SharePSYC 305 - Educational Psychology

• PSYC 308: Abnormal Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course will introduce students to the field of abnormal psychology through an examination of behavioral, cognitive and physical symptoms that distinguish the various mental disorders with an emphasis on the impact of interacting biological, psychological and social factors. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or permission of the program. Offered every year.
  SharePSYC 308 - Abnormal Psychology

• PSYC 311: Counseling Theories

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course will provide students with an overview of the prominent and emerging theories used by counselors and therapists today. Theoretical perspectives on etiology, problem maintenance and the solutions offered by each approach will be addressed. Prerequisites: PSYC 101.
  SharePSYC 311 - Counseling Theories

• PSYC 313: Counseling Methods

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course provides students the opportunity to learn and practice core helping skills as applied to psychosocial intakes, client exploration, and the development of measurable and achievable goals. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and PSYC 311.
  SharePSYC 313 - Counseling Methods

• PSYC 315: Cognition

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  Students will examine the processes of human thinking and how they relate to behavior. Among the topics to be covered are: information processing approaches; perception and attention; memory; the ways in which knowledge is represented and organized, and complex cognitive skills such as language, problem solving and creativity. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 201, PSYC 201L or permission of the program. PSYC 315L must be taken concurrently.
  SharePSYC 315 - Cognition

• PSYC 315L: Cognition Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  This course is the laboratory component of PSYC 315.
  SharePSYC 315L - Cognition Lab

• PSYC 316: Case Management

  3.00 Credits

  Tusculum University

  
  Students will learn the process of case management in a step-by-step fashion that includes the initial referral for services, determination of eligibility for services, writing a formal plan for service, case documentation techniques, techniques for monitoring a client's progress through the service delivery system, and case closure/follow-up activities. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
  SharePSYC 316 - Case Management