Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
PSYCH 4123 THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOTHERAPY
PSYCH 4323 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY This course is designed to examine the psychological issues inherent in the various legal processes found in the United States. The central focus is developing an understanding of the research methods psychology uses to address the questions of human behavior; from this starting point we will examine the social, cognitive, clinical and developmental psychological research that is most helpful in evaluating current legal practices and explanations of human behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. PSYCH 4333 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY A study of the physiological basis of behavior. Emphasis placed on the structure and function of the neuron, synapse and different components of the nervous system as well as sensory and motor processes and physiological substrate of sleep. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. F PSYCH 4371-4 PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH (TOPIC) Directed research on a special problem in psychology. Research may be basically experimental or involve intensive study of the literature of a special problem. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. Departmental permission. F, S, SU PSYCH 4391-4 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY (TOPIC) Intensive study of specific topics and problems in psychology by means of lecture, discussions, and supervised research conducted in the laboratory and the field. Credit one to four semester hours Enrollment by departmental permission. D PSYCH 4533 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT Covers the general issues and theories pertaining to language development as well as an overview of language and speech disorders. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. F
Fundamental skills and principles of therapy are derived from the major theories of psychotherapy. Includes experiential teaching such as role playing and simulated problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. S PSYCH 4133 PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORTS A lecture/seminar course that will examine the effect of psychological and emotional factors on sport and exercise performance, and the effect of sport and exercise involvement on psychological and emotional factors. The course will examine educational, research and applied information on the topic. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. SU PSYCH 4203 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER This course is designed to examine the differences in behaviors and mental experiences of women and men. An emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of how differences between men and women are explained both by various professions and the public. By Signature Only. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. S PSYCH 4212 CAPSTONE FOR PSYCHOLOGY This course provides the student the opportunity to integrate psychological concepts and theories they have learned throughout their academic curriculum. The course will focus on the preparation of the student for the next phase of their career be it entry into the related workforce or chosen professional program. Senior standing is required. F, S PSYCH 4223 MEDIA AND MENTAL ILLNESS Designed to develop an increased student understanding of the impact of psychological dysfunctions demonstrated by areas of instruction which include interactive effects, interpersonal relationships, cultural attitudes toward psychological disorders, effects of institutional treatment, and responses to abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003 and PSYCH 3323. F, SU PSYCH 4313 CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Broad overview of diagnosis and treatment of major psychological disorders and psychotherapeutic interventions (treatment). Emphasis placed on professional and theoretical problems and goals of psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003. F
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