Course Listing For Professional Psychology Courses

This course provides an overview of major theories in psychology and the part that the brain plays in human behavior. Students will use the scientific method to ask and answer questions about human behavior and mental processes and apply knowledge of psychology in new contexts and self-assessment. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course examines human development across the lifespan including infancy, childhood, adolescence, early and mid-adulthood, and later life. Students will apply developmental theory to professional situations, information literacy, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and career assessment. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course examines psychological, physiological, and evolutionary explanations of perception, cognition, and behavior. Students will apply neurobiological and developmental perspectives to pathological conditions, and identify the impact that abnormal behavior has on personal and social success. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course introduces students to contemporary problems and issues in psychology, as well as the ways in which psychology is being applied to social problems (e.g. promoting recycling, adaptive housing), health care environments, business, and organizational development. The course includes an introduction to psychological research. Students build skills in information literacy, scientific reasoning, written and oral communication, and research. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course explores the development of ethically and socially responsible behavior for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity. Students engage in self-assessment and ethical reflection related to society and the workplace. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course examines the concepts, techniques and methods used in psychological research. Students build their understanding of how to conduct, report and assess psychological research. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course introduces students to the human resources dimension of organizations. Students will identify ways in which psychology is used to understand, predict, and manage human behavior in organizations and explore best practices in human resource management through psychology. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course focuses on job analysis, personnel selection, training, and testing. Students apply theory and research to the work of teams, collaboration, leadership, work and family issues, employee development, and organizational health issues. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

Current topics in later life development and aging inclusive of adaptive housing, financial and personal planning, end of life decision making, major neurocognitive disorders, and caregiving are explored as variables associated with successful aging. Students apply their knowledge of psychology to prevention and care planning for later life. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course explores government, community, and faith based programs and services for independent older adults, individuals with age related limitations, and persons with disease. In addition, students will explore how community, government, and faith based organizations address the needs of older adults in their community. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course will explore the basic theories that are the underpinnings of various counseling approaches. Behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and gestalt approaches will be presented. Students will explore how these theories can provide insight into why people do what they do. The course will also help students examine mental health wellness through positive psychology. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This course combines theory and practice through case studies to understand the causes of psychological issues and treatment approaches. Students will apply a variety of mental health practices related to behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, psychodynamic, and gestalt approaches to real-life situations. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order

This capstone allows students to bring together their knowledge of psychology and prepare for the workforce. Students revise research, apply ethical standards, finalize their portfolio and research opportunities for professional placement or graduate study. Cohort Courses Must be Taken in Order