2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


Undergraduate Prerequisites Course Numbering
A “C-” or higher is required in all prerequisite courses 100-299 - Lower division undergraduate
  300-499 - Upper division undergraduate
  500-699 - Graduate
Search Tip 700-799 - Doctoral
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  • PSYC 101 - General Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    An introductory survey of psychology. Psychology as a field is very broad, and we will be examining most of the major sub-areas that comprise psychology, including the development of psychology as a science, learning and memory, biological foundations of behavior, sensation and perception, human development, motivation and emotions, cognition, abnormal psychology, and social psychology. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and understanding the scientific methods used in the discipline.
    General Education Area: Social Science
  
  • PSYC 105 - Introduction to Leadership


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores the nature of leadership from a multidisciplinary perspective. Emphasis is placed on helping students gain a better understanding of what makes for good leadership. Students will study classic and contemporary leadership theories, and then explore options to develop their personal leadership potential.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-105
  
  • PSYC 202H - Psyc Honors: Thinking Like a Social Scientist


    Credits: Four (4)
    This seminar course introduces students to the research methods and principles of psychological science. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and understanding the scientific methods used in the social sciences.
    Note: This course fulfills the requirement of PSYC 101.

    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: Membership in Bascom Honors Program
  
  • PSYC 210 - Careers in Social Science


    Credits: One
    This course provides students with career information within the broad field of the social sciences (psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, etc). Students will develop a career plan by being given guidance on how to research occupations, apply to graduate programs and internships, create personal statements, develop a resume, and find jobs using their chosen degree within the social sciences.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC 210
  
  • PSYC 228 - Introduction to Positive Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    Positive Psychology is an emerging field that involves the study of satisfaction among workers, policies that result in the strongest civic engagement, and how people’s lives can be most worth living. Positive Psychology focuses on building factors such as resilience, coping skills, protective factors, and strengths so that people may not just face and manage the problems of life but flourish and thrive. This course will involve an exploration of positive emotion, meaning and purpose, positive relationships, and positive accomplishments. Students will also learn about factors that influence levels of happiness, and strategies to increase well-being, life satisfaction, and longevity.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: HEPR-228
  
  • PSYC 230 - Psychology of Design: Why People Tweet, Play Games, and Have Favorite Colors


    Credits: 3
    This course explores the psychological theories and principles that influence the discipline/industry of design. Color, consumer and social behavior, games, gambling, story, decision making are a few areas of study of as students seek to discover why we tweet, buy products, play games, and have favorite colors.
  
  • PSYC 254 - Human Development through the Lifespan


    Credits: Three (3)
    A knowledge of normal growth and development is essential to professional practice in many disciplines. This course explores the process of human development, particularly in Western cultures. A holistic life-span approach is used to promote an understanding of the biophysical, cognitive, affective, social, and spiritual functioning of healthy individuals.
    General Education Area: Social Science
  
  • PSYC 260 - Crisis Intrvention


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course is an essential foundation for people who anticipate or are presently working with individuals in crisis situations such as suicide, rape, spouse abuse, death and addictions. The course focuses on theory and practical application of crisis intervention techniques.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 296 - Independent Study


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    General Education Area: Social Science
  
  • PSYC 297 - Special Studies


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty.For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptions at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 298 - Research Assistant I


    Credits: 0-3
    This course is designed to expose first or second year students to psychological research by working closely with a faculty member on an existing research project. Tasks are dependent on prior coursework and may include but are not limited to the following: conducting literature searches, scheduling and testing participants, and development of experimental stimuli. Students are expected to attend 1 lab meeting each week and actively work on course tasks for 3 hours per week, per credit.
    Note: Consent of Instructor

  
  • PSYC 310 - Psychology of Stress and Health


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course examines the interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in promoting health and preventing illness. You will learn an overview of psychological research methods, theories, and principles for stress management that can be applied to enhance approaches for promoting health. Topics include but are not limited to factors underlying health habits and lifestyles, methods to enhance health behavior and prevent illness, and stress management.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 311 - Child Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores child development from birth through late childhood. Topics span biological, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and moral development. The interaction of nature and nurture (genes and environment) is emphasized, including the effects of different social and cultural contexts on children’s development, and implications for parenting decisions and educational practices.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 314 - Adolescent Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores development during adolescence. Topics span biological, cognitive, language, social, emotional, and moral development. The interaction of nature and nurture (genes and environment) is emphasized, including the effects of different social and cultural contexts on adolescent development, and implications for parenting decisions and educational practices.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 320 - Personality


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores major personality theories including Freudian, neo-Freudian, behaviorism, humanism, and contemporary theories of personality as well as empirically based applications.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 321 - Abnormal Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course covers the domains of psychopathology as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will examine the nature, course, symptoms, consequences, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Current empirically-based treatments and evidenced-based practices will be reviewed.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 322 - Child Abnormal Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course covers the domains of child psychopathology as it is represented in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Students will examine the nature, course, symptoms, consequences, and treatment of abnormal behavior in children. Current empirically-based treatments and evidenced-based practices for specific treatment of children will be reviewed.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H, and PSYC-321; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 325 - Social Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, relate to one another, and ultimately create meaning. It involves understanding how people affect, and are affected by, others around them. This course introduces you to the theory, empirical findings, and research methods of social psychology. You will develop the ability to analyze social situations that you encounter in your everyday lives through the application of theory and methods in social psychology.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC-325
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H
  
  • PSYC 326 - Criminal Behavior


    Credits: Three
    The purpose of this course is to understand thedynamics of criminal behavior. Using amultidisciplinary approach, the course willexplore the major socialiological,criminological, and psychological theories attempting to explain criminal activity.


    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: CRIM/SOC- 326
    Prerequisite: SOC-101, PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, or CRIM-102

  
  • PSYC 328 - Mental Health and Society


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course addresses mental illness and its impact on various institutions of society.The definitions and symptoms of mental illnesses will be presented.The focus will be on how mental illness impacts societal institutions, including criminal justice, occupational, educational, and others.Particular emphasis is placed on problems and limitations in the mental health system and how society is adversely affected by those problems.The course objective is to learn a realistic appraisal of mental illnesses and effective philosophies and methodologies to begin correcting problems related to mental illness in society.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC-328
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 330 - Human Sexuality


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course surveys the social, biological, and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior. Scientific research related to sexual anatomy, arousal, gender, and life span sexual behavior will be explored. Topics may also include but are not limited to sexual orientation, cultural variations in attraction and love, and sexual morality.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC/WS-330
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 340 - Social Aspects of the Aged


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course examines the problems and issues relevant to America’s elderly population, focusing on financial concerns, public policy, health and institutionalization.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC-340
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 351 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores the discipline of industrial and organizational psychology, the scientific study of psychology applied to work. Topics include but are not limited to selection, recruitment, psychological assessment, performance management, learning and development, organization assessment, organization attitudes and behavior, and workplace psychological health.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-351
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H
  
  • PSYC 352 - Counseling


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course presents an overview of the major counseling theories and techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the key concepts of each theory, the role of the therapist/clinician, therapeutic goals, and the principal techniques that follow from each theory. Cultural, legal, and ethical issues facing counselors are addressed as well as strategies for employing basic counseling skills.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 358 - Psychological Tests and Measurement


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores the application of principles underlying the theory, interpretation, and administration of psychological tests, including tests of intelligence, achievement, personality, and ability. Students will learn how theories, principles, and concepts are applied in educational, clinical, and employment settings, and will compute and interpret basic psychometric statistics.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H and PSYC/SOC/CRIM-341; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 365 - Multicultural Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course is intended to introduce and familiarize students with the concept of multicultural psychology. The course will address issues of human diversity theory and research that are emphasized by the American Psychological Association, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and SES. The course will also encompass issues related to identity, oppression, bias, acculturation, and workplace diversity, as well as research methodologies utilized to promote greater understanding.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 370 - Forensic Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course will provide students with information on the various activities and roles forensic psychologists and other mental health professionals play both in the field of psychology and the legal system. The course covers forensic topics including: serial killers, sex offenders, terrorism, the insanity defense, the etiology of aggression, and the treatment of offenders reintegrating into society post offense. Additional topics may include: violence risk threat assessment, child abuse/neglect, polygraph examinations, mental health law, and false confessions.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 374 - Social Conflict and Negotiation


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course will explore social science theory and practice as it relates to social conflict and negotiation in a variety of situations. Students will gain an understanding of the theoretical frameworks for social conflict and negotiation, and learn to apply theory to not only minimize the dysfunctions of conflict but also facilitate the constructive functions of conflict in their everyday lives.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-374
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H
  
  • PSYC 385 - Evolutionary Psychology


    Credits: Three
    This course explores how biological evolution relates to human psychology. Students will learn how evolutionary principles apply to psychological theory and research, covering topics that include romantic relationships, family relationships (including parenting and sibling dynamics), friendship and cooperation, judgment and decision making, clinical pathology, and religious belief.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC-202H
  
  • PSYC 397 - Special Studies


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 401 - History and Systems of Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course will explore major theoretical systems of psychology. Emphasis will be on Philosophy and science backgrounds of psychology and integration of recent trends. Development of theories and causes of events in academic and applied psychology will also be explored.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 420 - Psychology of Women


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course provides an opportunity to apply critical thinking and principles of feminist psychology to evaluating psychological theories and research in the areas of psychological development and functioning of women.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: WS-420
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 421 - Psychology of Learning


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course focuses on the theoretical and applied perspectives of learning. Students will explore theories and applications of Pavlovian and operant conditioning, observational learning, and social cognitive theory.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 425 - Organizational Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    Organizational psychology is the scientific study of how and why people think, feel, and behave as they do in organizations. Building on research in social psychology, it applies psychological science principles and theories to work settings (organizations) for the purpose of improving the well-being and effectiveness of employees and the organization. This seminar course includes topics such as perception and learning in organizations; attitudes; job satisfaction; justice, diversity and inclusion; stress and health; conflict; individual differences and personality; motivation; decision making; teams; power and influence; organization culture and change.


    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: Cross-listed: ORGL-425
    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 202H

  
  • PSYC 431 - Substance Abuse


    Credits: Three (3)
    The purpose of this course is to explore the impact of drug use and/or abuse on the lives of people and to assist students in gaining a realistic perspective of substance use related to problems in society. The course accentuates the impact of addictive substances on the body.


    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: REHB-431

  
  • PSYC 435 - Human Cognition


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course covers the fundamentals of human cognition including processes such as perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving, and decision-making. The course will begin with a general discussion of cognition and its neural bases. The course will be divided into three sections: a) cognitive neuroscience, perception, and attention, b) theories of memory and knowledge representation, c) language, problem solving, and decision-making.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 440 - Sensation and Perception


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course is an introduction to sensation and perception. Each of the major sensory systems will be covered focusing on anatomy, physiology, and the neural responses stimuli produce. We will also focus on perception and how we ultimately make sense out of raw stimuli such as light, sound, or pressure waves.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 441 - Advanced Applied Statistics


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course builds upon material introduced in PSYC/SOC/CRIM 341, Understanding Statistical Inference. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are covered in this course, as are multivariate methods. In most research, multiple variables are examined simultaneously. The overall goal is to become proficient using SPSS to conduct various analyses and accurately interpret both the data and the results.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: SOSC-341
  
  • PSYC 451 - Biological Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course surveys the connection between biological systems and human behavior. Topics range from sleep and dreams to drugs, stress and health, memory, emotion, and psychological disorders. Primary attention is given to different parts of the brain, neurotransmitters, hormones, etc. Emphasis is given to the interaction of nature and nurture, neural flexibility (neuroplasticity), and prospects for individual change.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 454 - Cognitive Development


    Credits: Three (3)
    Cognitive development is an upper division elective for psychology majors examining the course of biological, psychological and social emotional development in humans. The course will focus on early development and the systems of attachment, memory, emotions and states of mind. Development will be discussed in terms of the implications of early relationships on the developing mind.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H, and PSYC-254; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 455 - Personnel Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course examines the application of psychological research and theory to effective human resource management in organizations. Particular emphasis is given to recruitment, selection, performance management, learning and development, and the social and legal context of personnel psychology.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-455
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-202H, Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 460 - Sport and Exercise Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    The field of Sport and Exercise Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of psychological factors and skills that impact sport performance and exercise participation. The psychological foundations of physical activity, the mental aspects of sports, the theoretical basis of mental training processes and competition, and basic issues in performance psychology are reviewed.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 461 - Applied Sport Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    Applied Sport Psychology involves the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and the practice of mental skills, reflection on one’s own mental skills, critique of mental skills assessment and mental skills utility, and the preliminary development of a performance enhancement program. This course examines the psychological foundations of physical activity, the mental aspects of sports, the theoretical basis of mental training processes and competition, and basic issues in performance psychology. Psychological tools as they apply to coaching effectiveness and exercise psychology will also be examined.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 472 - Understanding Organizational Behavior


    Credits: Three (3)
    Organizational behavior is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave in and around organizations. It is an interdisciplinary field of study that integrates knowledge from psychology, sociology, and organizational sciences. The purpose of this course is to examine the foundational theories in organizational behavior and their application for the purpose of improving organization effectiveness and individual well-being.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-472, SOC-472
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 473 - Group Dynamics


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course focuses on the scientific study of sociological and psychological processes in groups. We will explore the theoretical explanations for group processes and the practical application of theory into groups. Topics include but are not limited to theoretical perspectives in group dynamics, group formation and development, structure of groups, group processes, and team effectiveness.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-473, SOC-473
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 475 - Psychology of Trauma


    Credits: Three (3)
    This psychology of trauma course explores the nature and dynamics of trauma and healing and the range of posttraumatic reactions. Particular focus is placed on understanding the difficulties people face in response to life-threatening situations (e.g., abuse, natural disaster, genocide, war, human trafficking).
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 477 - Police Psychology


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course explores psychological principles as applied to aspects of police officer’s career. Some of the topics to be examined are: the unique psychological stresses of police work, the effects of that stress on both the officer and his or her family; identification and management of the problem police officer; psychology of crowds; riots and their effective control; and the application of psychological principles to detective work. The interpersonal dynamics of the police with civilian complainants, victims, and violent, aggressive individuals will also be covered
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: CRIM-477
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC 202H; and CRIM 102
  
  • PSYC 489 - Research Assistant II


    Credits: 0-3
    This course is designed to directly involve upper level students (juniors and seniors) in psychological research by working closely with a faculty member on a research project. Tasks are dependent on prior coursework and may include but are not limited to the following: conducting literature searches, testing participants, creation of experimental stimuli and experiments, data analysis, and report preparation. Students are expected to attend 1 lab meeting each week and actively work on course tasks for 3 hours per week, per credit.
    Note: Consent of Instructor

    Prerequisite: SOSC 242 or SOSC 244; SOSC 341
  
  • PSYC 490 - Social Service in St. Louis


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course is designed to give students an introduction to the vast network of social service agencies and community mental health providers in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The course includes site visits to various agencies and discussions with representative social service practitioners from programs in chemical and drug dependency, community corrections and crime prevention, crisis intervention, domestic violence, mental health, and other human service areas.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: SOC-490
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, PSYC-202H, SOC-101, or SOC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 491 - Organization Consulting


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course provides students with applied experience in organization assessment and consulting. Student consultants will apply concepts and methods to assess a real client organization in order to help them improve effectiveness. You will develop foundational knowledge on collecting, analyzing, and feeding back assessment information to the client. The course will help you build your resume while providing pro-bono services to a non-profit organization.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-491
    Prerequisite: SOSC 242 or SOSC 244; and SOSC 341
  
  • PSYC 493 - Organization Development & Change


    Credits: Three (3)
    This course provides students with applied experience in the design and delivery of leadership and organization effectiveness interventions. The focus of the course is on designing, implementing, and evaluating an intervention with a real client organization. As an undergraduate student, you will develop foundational knowledge on designing and evaluating empirically supported interventions. The course will help you build your resume while providing pro-bono services to a non-profit organization.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Cross-listed: ORGL-493
    Prerequisite: SOSC 242 or SOSC 244; and SOSC 341
  
  • PSYC 496 - Independent Study


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    Junior- or senior-level students may design and conduct an independent study project in a field of their interest under the direction of a faculty adviser.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-
  
  • PSYC 497 - Special Studies


    Credits: One (1) to Four (4)
    These courses are offered periodically based on the interests of our students and faculty. For more information and a listing of current offerings, please see additional descriptons at www.maryville.edu/specialstudies.
    General Education Area: Social Science
    Prerequisite: PSYC-101, or PSYC-202H; Minimum grade C-