A study of the behavior of animals emphasizing the role of evolutionary processes in the development of species-typical behavior. Open to selected students with at least a 2.0 grade point average. A study of the concept of leadership within the context of business, education, politics, and religion. Students review and apply current theories of leadership and analyze the leadership style and potential of themselves as well as others. Available only in the GPS program.
Attention is given to the major attempts at theory development in psychology.
A seminar in which senior psychology students bring together their diverse perspectives about the nature of psychology for an integrating experience. Students will demonstrate their critical and analytic abilities and their command of the facts and theories of psychology through presentations of their significant works to psychology faculty and fellow students. A course in which the student conducts an original research project. This course is open to senior psychology majors who submit an approved research proposal to the instructor. An introduction to the theories and practice of psychological test construction, interpretation, and use.