Psychology at Ozarks

Course Descriptions

PSY 1003 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to the basic principles and procedures used in the science of behavior. Specific emphasis is placed upon learning, intelligence, individual differences, motivation, emotions listening, personality, sensation, and perception. Prerequisite: None.

PSY 1013 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
A study of adjustment and factors associated with personal, family, and work behaviors. The course will include the development of understanding and skills to effectively manage oneself in personal and social relationships. Prerequisite: None.

PSY 1101-4101, 1102-4102, 1103-4103 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Supervised field placement for psychology majors in institutions and agencies in this region. May be taken for 1 to 3 hours credit with repetition up to 6 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology and consent of the Instructor.

PSY 2003 FUNDAMENTAL DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Study of the basic descriptive statistics used in the behavioral sciences to include measures of central tendency and variability, correlation and regression, and sampling distributions. Prerequisites: MTH 1033 College Algebra and PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 2013 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY
Study of various personality theories, their origin, and approaches to the understanding of human behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 2023 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Introduction to the study of abnormal behavior. Consideration will be given to the history of the concept of abnormality. Symptoms, prevention and treatment will be studied.

PSY 2043 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY
A study of the development of psychological theories and a critical comparison of several points of view on major issues in the field of psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 2053 GROUP DYNAMICS
A study of the principles underlying the processes of group action and interaction with applications to situations in leadership and supervisory relationships. Experience will be gained for group techniques provided through a class group. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology and consent of the Instructor.

PSY 2163 LEAVING HOME: OPPORTUNITY OR CRISIS
Study and exploration of the impact of leaving home on family roles, structure, and dynamics on personal life experiences and decision making. Basic skills for generating family genograms and obtaining basic psychological data about families will be developed. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology and permission of the Instructor.

PSY 2203 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
Study of the athlete with stress on individual psychological factors contributing to performance enhancement and detriment. Role of the coach in managing these factors will also be stressed. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3003 FUNDAMENTAL INFERENTIAL STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Study of basic statistical inference with continuous variables, independent samples, correlated samples, analysis of variance, categorical variables, and ordinally scaled variables. Prerequisite: PSY 2003 Fundamental Descriptive Statistics for Behavioral Sciences.

PSY 3013 PSYCHOMETRICS
Study of psychometric theory and methods as applicable to tests of intelligence, personality, abilities, aptitudes, achievement, and interests. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology and PSY 2003 Fundamental Descriptive Statistics for Behavioral Sciences.

PSY 3023 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD
Study of the diagnostic characteristics and categories, functional dynamics and processes, and treatment alternatives for psychopathology of childhood. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology, PSY 2023 Abnormal Psychology and consent of the Instructor.

PSY 3043 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Examination of behavioral regularities related to social and cultural contexts; review and assessment of theories and research. Emphasis on interpersonal theories. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3053 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Study of psychology's contributions to the promotion and maintenance of health, prevention and treatment of illness, and identification of etiologic and diagnostic correlates of health, illness, and related dysfunctions. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology and consent of the Instructor.

PSY 3063 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING
A comprehensive study of the theories of learning and how they are applied to explain more complex behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3113 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY--CHILDHOOD
Principles of growth and development as these apply from birth through childhood. Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social changes will be considered. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3123 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY--ADOLESCENCE
Study of the developmental characteristics and psychological needs of the adolescent. Social changes related to the school, home, and community environment will be studied. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3143 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course will focus on the factors which influence individual and organizational effectiveness. Employee testing, personnel selection, performance appraisal and training will be studied. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 3153 PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW
An examination of the legal system through the use of psychological concepts, methods, and research results. A coverage of a number of topics relevant to social sciences include dilemmas that persist and recur, such as the right of the mentally ill, eyewitness identification, the punishment prescribed by judges, jury selection, criminal investigation and the rights of victims and children. Examples of actual cases and trials are used in the course to apply psychology's scientific findings in the legal system.

PSY 3163 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Study of the biological basis of behavior to include surveys of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. Prerequisite: PSY 1003 General Psychology.

PSY 4003 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT IN THE CLINIC AND HOME
Education and training in three behavior management systems. Each system will present techniques for implementing a distinct value system operating in families and clinics.

PSY 4023 EXPERIMENTAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Study of the methodology for scientific investigation in the behavioral sciences through the development of a research proposal. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology, PSY 2003 Fundamental Descriptive Statistics for Behavioral Sciences, and PSY 3013 Psychometrics.

PSY 4113 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Orientation to the field of clinical psychology, surveying the basic concepts and principles that apply to assessment, research and therapy in the clinical field. Prerequisites: PSY 1003 General Psychology, PSY 2023 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 2043 History and Systems of Psychology, and PSY 3013 Psychometrics.

PSY 4203 ADVANCED CLINICAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Study and development of communication skills necessary 1.) to define problems in intake interviews; 2.) to manage psychological emergencies; 3.) to understand vague or ambiguous clinical episodes; and 4.) to clinically problem solve. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor.

PSY 4443 SENIOR SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
A research/program development course designed to be the culmination of the psychology major's college experience. The student defines and researches a contemporary topic or develops and implements a program in a community agency. The research/program development is presented in the form of a senior thesis. An oral presentation is also required.

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