Program Overview
Psychology (PSYC)
Course Descriptions
PSYC 201. Introduction to Psychology - SB3 Units
Introduction to the methods and major content areas of psychology: sensation, perception, learning, cognition, human development, abnormal and social psychology.
PSYC 205. Making Sense of Data - QR3 Units
Students will learn about the nature of scientific inquiry, how to tell good science from bad science, how to think critically about using data to support or undermine persuasive messages, how to find and assess the quality of scientific reports to answer their questions, and how science--specifically studying human behavior--is meaningful in their everyday lives.
PSYC 301. Statistics for Psychology3 Units
Elementary statistical methods as applied in the social sciences: probability; distribution (theoretical and empirical), statistics and parameters; sampling; tests of hypotheses including ANOVA; regression and correlation; contingency.
PSYC 302. Research Methods for Psychology3 Units
Introduction to scientific methods in psychology: formulation of hypotheses, design of experiments, execution of experiments, analysis of data, communication of results.
PSYC 305. Brain and Behavior3 Units
The course will focus on relationships between brain function and human behavior. It will introduce the structures, systems, and methods by which human behavior is reflected in neural activity.
PSYC 306. Life Span Developmental Psychology3 Units
A review of human growth and development across the lifespan. This course examines physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through old age.
PSYC 307. Cognitive Processes3 Units
Survey of theory and research on cognition, i.e., thinking, concept attainment, memory, language, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making.
PSYC 308. Foundations of Psychopathology3 Units
An introduction to taxonomy, nature, causes, and treatments of maladjusted behavior.
PSYC 310. Psychology of Diversity3 Units
Exploration of psychological processes as they relate to interactions between diverse individuals and groups.
PSYC 311. Preparation for Careers in Psychology3 Units
This course will explore different career paths in the field of psychology and related to the field of psychology.
PSYC 312. Social Psychology3 Units
Major topics relevant to people as social beings; social learning and personality development, social influences in perception and cognition, interpersonal communication and influence, small group behavior, and mass behavior.
PSYC 314. Reasoning and Decision-Making3 Units
How do people make decisions that impact their lives and the world? This course is an introduction to reasoning and decision science, including psychological, economic, ethical and political perspectives on decision-making.
PSYC 315. Personality3 Units
A review of major personality theories in terms of experimental and clinical findings.
PSYC 318. Forensic Psychology3 Units
Review of major theories and research in forensic psychology.
PSYC 320. Exercise Psychology3 Units
This course provides an introduction to a) psychological principles affecting exercise initiation and maintenance; and b) psychological outcomes of physical activity and exercise related to mental and physical health.
PSYC 321. Conditioning, Learning and Behavior3 Units
Psychologists define learning as a relatively permanent change in an organism's behavior due to experience. This course examines the basic processes of human and animal learning, focusing on classical and operant conditioning observational learning, and biological predispositions.
PSYC 325. Health Psychology3 Units
Survey of the interconnected nature of biological, psychological and social aspects of health and an evidence-based way of thinking about these relationships.
PSYC 331. Sensation and Perception3 Units
This course examines how we perceive our environment through visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and taste modalities, and how perception sculpts our experience of the world around us.
PSYC 342. Drugs and Behavior3 Units
Consideration of the physiological and psychological effects of drugs of social interest and the social impact of their abuse.
PSYC 355. Neuroscience3 Units
This course provides a deeper dive into the field of neuroscience as a follow-up course to PSYC 305, with more detailed study of the structure and function of the nervous system.
PSYC 368. Infant and Child Development3 Units
Survey of theories and research about development from infancy through childhood.
PSYC 378. Understanding Measurement and Testing in Psychology3 Units
This class teaches students about the way tests and other measurement approaches are developed and evaluated, and provides a basic survey of how tests are used to assess important psychological constructs such as ability, personality, and psychopathology.
PSYC 382. Cognitive Neuroscience3 Units
Cognitive neuroscience combines tools and theories from cognitive science, neuropsychology, and computational modeling to understand the neural basis for functions like seeing, hearing, remembering, acting, and speaking.
PSYC 388. Principles of Clinical Psychology3 Units
Examines the history, theoretical foundations, and methods of clinical psychology.
PSYC 400. Psychology Research and Public Communication - CUE3 Units
This course will focus on issues surrounding the interpretation and dissemination of psychological concepts and findings.
PSYC 404. Seminar in Psychology3 Units
Topics which are timely or of interest to specialized groups.
PSYC 407. Community Internships in Psychology - CUE3 Units
On-site formal training and community-based research and/or service with select non-profit agencies.
PSYC 408. International Service Learning and Research - CUE6 Units
Off-campus international travel and field research/service learning project, which serves as a culminating undergraduate experience.
PSYC 409. Community Internship in Psychology II3 Units
On-site formal training and community-based research and/or service with select non-profit agencies.
PSYC 410. Giving Psychology Away: Critical Thinking and Public Communication - CUE3 Units
Discussion of issues surrounding the dissemination of psychological concepts and findings.
PSYC 412. Modifying Behavior - CUE3 Units
This course will require mastery of behavior modification theory and techniques, and their application to the real world problems.
PSYC 413. Understanding the What, Who, Why, When and How of Suicide - WR, CUE3 Units
This course is an introduction into the what, who, why, when, and how of suicide.
PSYC 414. Seminar in Psychology - WR3 Units
Topics which are timely or of interest to specialized groups.
PSYC 415. Family Risk, Resilience and Mindfulness - CUE, WR3 Units
The three units of the semester are as follows: 1) Risk Factors, 2) Resilience, and 3) Mindfulness, and each major topic will be addressed for parents, children and the family unit.
PSYC 417. Child Psychopathology - CUE, WR3 Units
Review of common childhood/adolescent psychological disorders, with discussion of theory and developmental issues in child psychopathology and assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
PSYC 420. History of Psychology: A Socio-Cultural Perspective - WR, CUE3 Units
This course is designed as an overview and synthesis of the history of psychology and how this historical background has led to the development of the systems and issues of contemporary psychology.
PSYC 425. Human Expertise and Achievement - CUE3 Units
This course explores human expertise, achievement, and success as they are discussed in the field of psychology.
PSYC 430. Psychology of Peace & Ethnic Relations - CUE3 Units
This course is intended to expose students to the theories, research, and psychosocial elements of peacebuilding as they relate to interethnic relations around the world.
PSYC 433. Music Perception and Cognition - CUE3 Units
This course provides an overview of the perceptual, cognitive, emotional, and neural bases of listening to music.
PSYC 435. Seminar in Infancy - WR3 Units
This course will cover concepts, empirical research, and issues related to infants' cognitive, perceptual, social, emotional, linguistic and/or physical development.
PSYC 440. Aging: Science and Stories - WR, CUE3 Units
The purpose of this course is to help students understand aging through scientific research and the lived experiences of individuals.
PSYC 442. Psych of Trauma - CUE, WR3 Units
Introduction to traumatic stress research.
PSYC 444. Exploration of Self - WR, CUE3 Units
What is it that makes us who we are? This course will begin by exploring the nature of the mind, what it means to be conscious, and how we perceive and make sense of the world.
PSYC 445. Special Topics in Neuroscience - WR3 Units
A seminar course providing in-depth treatment of an area of current interest in the discipline of neuroscience.
PSYC 451. Introduction to Computer Programming for Psychology3 Units
Introduction to the use of the MATLAB programming language in psychology.
PSYC 466. Psychology of Women3 Units
Analysis of scientific research and theory related to the psychology of women.
PSYC 471. Special Topics in Psychology3 Units
Survey and analysis of current theory, research and application in a specialized topic of current interest.
PSYC 490. Independent Study1-3 Units
Independent study in a selected subject area with approval and supervision by a faculty member.
PSYC 491. Undergraduate Psychology Research1-3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, and statistical treatment.
PSYC 492. Undergraduate Psychology Research - CUE3 Units
An independent study class involving research on a focused topic in Psychology.
PSYC 493. Undergraduate Psychology Research II1-3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, and statistical treatment.
PSYC 494. Undergraduate Psychology Research III1-3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, and statistical treatment.
PSYC 495. Honors Psychology Research3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, statistical analysis, and report writing in support of the honors thesis.
PSYC 496. Honors Psychology Thesis - CUE, WR3 Units
Data collection, statistical analysis, and report writing in support of the honors thesis, including presentation of the thesis in written and oral formats.
PSYC 497. Undergraduate Psychology Research IV1-3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, and statistical treatment.
PSYC 516. Introductory Mathematical Psychology3 Units
Survey of basic applications of probability and mathematics to models and theories in learning, perception, and social psychology.
PSYC 524. Psycholinguistics3 Units
Psychological aspects of language and their significance for analysis and understanding of cognitive and social processes.
PSYC 544. Animal Behavior and Behavioral Ecology3 Units
Survey of sensory and behavioral characteristics of animal species, with stress upon ecological variables.
PSYC 566. Race and Gender in Psychological Research3 Units
Critical review of psychology with respect to issues of race and gender.
PSYC 571. Special Topics in Psychology3-4 Units
Survey and analysis of current theory, research and application in a specialized topic of current interest.
PSYC 581. Introduction to Health Psychology3 Units
Survey of theory and research on psychological factors which contribute to health and well-being, and to the occurrence, severity, and remediation of illness and disease.
PSYC 582. Introduction to Clinical Psychology3 Units
Examines the history, theoretical foundations, and methods of clinical psychology.
PSYC 591. Graduate Psychology Research1-6 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, and statistical analysis, under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member.
PSYC 592. Graduate Psychology Research 3 Units
An independent study class involving research on a focused topic in Psychology.
PSYC 595. Honors Psychology Research3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, statistical analysis, and report writing in support of the honors thesis.
PSYC 596. Honors Psychology Thesis - WR3 Units
Designing of experiments, collection of data, statistical analysis, and report writing in support of the honors thesis.
University of Louisville
Overview:
The University of Louisville (UofL) is a public research university located in Louisville, Kentucky. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. UofL is known for its commitment to engaged learning, research, and community service.
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Libraries, online learning resources, tutoring services, and academic advising.Student Life:
Housing, dining, campus life organizations, and student success support.Technology:
ULink, Blackboard, email, directory, ITS Helpdesk, CardBox, and other online tools.Career Services:
Cardinal Careers, job postings, career counseling, and internship opportunities.Financial Aid:
Tuition, cost, and financial aid information and resources.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Students at UofL can expect a vibrant and engaging campus experience. The university offers a wide variety of student organizations, clubs, and activities. Students can participate in athletics, arts, music, and community service initiatives. The campus is located in a city with a rich history and culture, offering opportunities for exploration and entertainment.
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The university is a leading research institution with a strong focus on innovation and discovery.Community Engagement:
UofL is deeply committed to serving the local and global communities through various service initiatives.Affordable Education:
The university offers a variety of financial aid options to make education accessible to all students.Vibrant Campus Life:
UofL provides a diverse and inclusive environment with a wide range of student activities and organizations.Academic Programs:
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Undergraduate Programs:
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A variety of online degree and certificate programs.Other:
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