PSC 395 Internship Supervised experience in research or applied programs related to political science or history. Comparative Politics A study of the similarities and differences in governmental systems among major Western and non-Western nation states. An overview of basic concepts in the field of Psychology. The course serves as an introduction to and prerequisite for other courses in psychology. A study of developmental patterns and behavioral changes throughout the life span.
Attention is given to current literature and theories of development.
PSY 233 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Introduction to statistical reasoning and the application of descriptive and inferential statistics to social and behavioral sciences. A systematic approach to understanding phenomena of psychological and sociological interest, including problem formulation, hypothesis testing, sampling, selection of a research design and experience in a research project. Abnormal Psychology A study of disorders in human functioning that have traditionally been considered to be psychological in origin. This course will emphasize the DSM approach to classification and will look at biological, cognitive, emotional, cultural and other possible causes of problems. The course will also include legal and ethical issues.