Student must be a psychology major and have 12 semester credits. PSY 410 Cognitive Psychology 3 cr. Examines the research dealing with the processing of sensory information, attention, short term and long term memory, decision making and problem solving, as well as related topics. Theories 3 cr. Examines the basic concepts of personality development as viewed by the psychoanalytic, learning, humanistic, and trait-type theorists.
Special emphasis is placed on the comparison of various perspectives.
PSY 413 Theories and Practice of Psychotherapy 3 cr. Aimed at the development of a balanced view of the major concepts of various therapies and an awareness of practical applications and implementation of techniques used by the various therapists. Examines theories and research in psychology as they relate to the understanding of family structure, process, development, and change. Study of the theories of counseling and application of these principles for dealing with behavioral problems in agencies, schools, or hospitals. Further study of counseling theory with students being required to develop a workable methodology of their own.