Psychology of Money PSY 303 MTWRFS* 01/12/26 - 01/17/26 3 Why do some people become misers and others gamblers, spendthrifts and tycoons, and why do some people gain more pleasure from giving away money than from retaining it? Comprehensive and cross-cultural, The Psychology of Money integrates fascinating and scattered perspectives from many disciplines to investigate the influences of money on our behavior and psyches. Including the most recent material to date, the course draws from sources as diverse as anthropology, history and psychology. The student will come away not only with a better understanding of how and why people think about, feel toward, accumulate and spend money, but why its discussion has so often been considered “taboo”.
Psychology of Money PSY 303 MTWRFS* 01/12/26 - 01/17/26 3 Why do some people become misers and others gamblers, spendthrifts and tycoons, and why do some people gain more pleasure from giving away money than from retaining it? Comprehensive and cross-cultural, The Psychology of Money integrates fascinating and scattered perspectives from many disciplines to investigate the influences of money on our behavior and psyches. Including the most recent material to date, the course draws from sources as diverse as anthropology, history and psychology. The student will come away not only with a better understanding of how and why people think about, feel toward, accumulate and spend money, but why its discussion has so often been considered “taboo”.
Current Topics in Gender PSY 307 TBA 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the psycho-sociological analysis of sex and gender in American culture. As part of this course, students will learn about the various conceptualizations of sex and gender and the theoretical and methodological issues relevant to gender studies. Students will develop an understanding of the experiences and interpersonal dynamics within and between different genders and gender identities, how these factors have changed over time and across cultures, and how they are embedded in social institutions such as family, cultural, legal, economic, medical, and educational systems. This course will provide a broad interdisciplinary examination of current issues involving gender such as reproductive rights, body image, power differentials, social roles, class, and the origins of patriarchy.
Social Psychology PSY 311 TR 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Social psychology is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. This course focuses on the consequences of social influences on individuals and the way that they understand the world; on social interaction between and among people; and on group processes. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Contemporary Applied Psychology PSY 312 W 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 This course will be a broad ranging exploration of modern psychology and its present day uses to the individual. Changing roles, rules, and choices as well as health and healing techniques and philosophies available today will be discussed as they apply to the individual functioning in modern industrial society. Eastern and western philosophies will be explained with no particular bias for either approach. There will be one topical area each session with flexibility guided by student input. Aspects of the growing and changing human organism through time and the effect upon mental condition will be shown as very important as to whom we are today. Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160.
Personality Theory PSY 340 MW 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 Personality is what makes us differ from one another–yet makes us consistent and stable over time. This course will review the personality theories of noted psychologists such as Freud, Erikson, Jung, Skinner, Adler, Bandura, and Rogers. This course will also include historical views of personality. Assessment of measurement of personality will be discussed, and students will explore both objective and subjective personality tests. The role of personality in career choice will be included. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Abnormal Psychology PSY 341 R 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 This course will deal with the biological, psychosocial, and sociocultural viewpoints, and abnormality and deviance. The historical views of mental illness and abnormality will also be covered. The full range of disorders will be analyzed including additions, personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, sexual variations and psychoses. The course will also provide an overview of the available therapies and interventions. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Experimental Psychology PSY 380 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 This course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of the methods of psychological research, including research design, data collection and analysis, and utilization of findings. The course will also include an overview of human and animal learning and conditioning, including such concepts as classical conditioning, schedules of reinforcement, aversive conditioning, and potential areas of application for these concepts. Students will be required to prepare a research design project. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Tests and Measurements PSY 401 TBA 01/20/26 - 03/12/26 3 The course will focus on the construction and evaluation of a variety of standardized tests in the areas of aptitude, achievement, intelligence, and personality. Students will study test design, use of findings, and testing concepts such as norms, standardization, reliability, and validity. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 and STA 326
Tests and Measurements PSY 401 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 The course will focus on the construction and evaluation of a variety of standardized tests in the areas of aptitude, achievement, intelligence, and personality. Students will study test design, use of findings, and testing concepts such as norms, standardization, reliability, and validity. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160 and STA 326
