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Courses at St. Joseph's University, New York

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology

A broad introduction to the methodology, concepts and major content areas of psychology designed to provide the student with a scientific basis for understanding human behavior. Students typically explore a selection of topics in the various fields of psychology including, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, the influence of the brain on behavior, sensation and perception, life span development, theories of personality, theories of learning, memory, health psychology, motivation and emotion. 

PSY 130 - Lifespan Development

A comprehensive review of the research and theories pertaining to human growth and development from the prenatal period through infancy, childhood, adolescence and the various stages of adulthood up to and including old age, death and bereavement. Each developmental time period will be examined in terms of its physiological, emotional, cognitive, interpersonal/social and relevant existential/spiritual aspects. Not open to Child Study majors.

PSY 210 - Cognitive Processes

An examination of human cognition with an emphasis on the models and research pertaining to attention, memory, categorization, problem solving, language, intelligence and creativity. 

PSY 230 - Adult Development & Aging

Focus on human development from early adulthood through middle age, aging, and death. Development will be examined in terms of its physiological, emotional, cognitive, interpersonal/social and relevant existential/spiritual aspects. Emphasis is on the growth of the individual in relation to contemporary society, with theoretical viewpoints and empirical results from individual, social, and developmental psychology. 

PSY 271 - Abnormal Psychology

An examination of the diagnostic classifications of maladaptive thought and behavior with an emphasis on causation and treatment. 

PSY 300 - Psychological Testing

An introduction to psychological measurement including the history of mental testing; the statistical concepts of test construction; and a survey of tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement, personality, and tests for special populations. Students will administer practice tests and participate in demonstrations of the major types of assessment techniques. 

PSY 380 - Physiological Psychology

A survey of the physiological bases of behavior including an overview of the nervous system and the structure and function of the brain; a discussion of the influence of hormones and neurotransmitters within the brain on psychological functions; and an examination of the influence of physiological processes on such activities as sleep, emotional states, eating behavior, reproductive behavior, psychological disorders, learning and memory.

PSY 460 - Senior Research Seminar

The senior psychology major will select a specific topic of interest in the field of psychology for critical and intensive investigation. The student will be required to review the psychological literature on the chosen topic, generate an original research question, and plan a method of research and an appropriate statistical analysis to further investigate the problem. Upon permission of the faculty member, a theoretical thesis may be undertaken.

PSY 465 - Advanced Research Seminar

A continuation of Senior Research Seminar. The student will execute their proposed scientific research project.

Honors Concentration - End Stigma!

A study of biopsychosocial consequences of experiencing stigmatization and discrimination.