Selected topics in psychology. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. Graduate Courses 6161 Seminar in Teaching of Psychology. A course designed for students who have a strong interest in prusuing careers involving the teaching of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation and presentation of course content and the evaluation of student achievement.
Students receive supervised experience in teaching an introductory course in psychology.
A study of the development and modification of human interaction, including topics such as social motives, social influence, aggression, attraction, attitudes, and group processes. Survey of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors associated with selected behavior pathologies of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. A study of the clinical application of cognitive-behavioral therapies, techniques and interventions to a wide range of mental and emotional problems. The course will also examine some brief therapy approaches and techniques. An in-depth review of the major contemporary theories of human personality and the empirical research related to each.