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PSYC 4143 Psychology and Law Description: The new psycho-legal literature reviewed with emphasis on the psychological basis of voir dire, eyewitness behavior, courtroom persuasion, jury deliberation and mental health issues. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

PSYC 4223 Decision Making and Problem Solving Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 or consent of instructor.

Description: An examination of the research literature on individual decision-making and problem solving with dual emphases on theory and application. A thorough prior understanding of the human cognitive system is desirable, but not required. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4233 The Nature of Leadership Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 or consent of instructor. Description: The study of current psychological approaches to leadership, including trait, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches. Psychological approaches to research and applied aspects of leadership. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4153 Psychology and Mass Media Prerequisites: PSYC 1113.

Description: Examination of the role of mass media in shaping public perceptions of mental illness and mental health treatment with a focus on the role of popular films. Students will learn to critically evaluate the veracity of film portrayals as well as common themes involving mental health. Also, aspects of social and cognitive psychology in film. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4163 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination (D) Prerequisites: PSYC 1113. Description: Explores the nature and causes of stereotyping, discrimination and minority experience, mainly from a psychological perspective. Examines how these issues impact social group members, especially members of low status or minority groups. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4243 Psychology of Aging Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 or consent of instructor.

Description: This course aims to increase your understanding of the human aging process through traditional classroom experiences focusing on knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and social changes that are part of late adulthood. Additionally, students will learn more actively by working with older adults who are living in our community. Our overall goal is to enhance our understanding of the psychology of aging by integrating our classroom-acquired knowledge with our community service experiences. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology General Education and other Course Attributes: Diversity PSYC 4183 Issues in Clinical Psychology

Prerequisites: PSYC 1113 and three additional hours of psychology. Description: An in-depth look at clinical psychology including the role of science in clinical psychology, specialty areas in the discipline, and major therapy approaches. Also examines clinical psychology as a profession and applying to graduate school in clinical psychology. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4213 Conflict Resolution (S) Prerequisites: PSYC 1113. Description: Interpersonal conflict studied from psychological perspectives. Types and uses of conflict, and conditions for constructive dispute settlement. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology General Education and other Course Attributes: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4263 Affective Neuroscience Prerequisites: PSYC 1113.

Description: This course will examine biological mechanisms underlying emotions. Topics include basic theories of emotion, the neural circuits associated with emotion generation, as well as related cognitive processes. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Psychology PSYC 4283 Health Psychology Prerequisites: PSYC 1113.

Description: This course will explore the interplay between psychology and health, including the psychological impact of illness, psychological contributions to illness and wellness, health behaviors, and psychological interventions to improve health and healthcare. Credit hours: 3 Contact hours: Lecture: 3

Levels: Undergraduate Schedule types: Lecture Department/School: Psychology