Timeroom: Fall 2024

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PSY 602 (01) - Theories of Personality

Theories of Personality

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15154

This course examines specific theories of personality for the purpose of explaining normal and abnormal development and behavior. Psychoanalytic, trait, humanistic, existential, cognitive, behavioral, and social learning theories, among others, are reviewed and critiqued based on research evidence. Each theory or theoretical perspective is presented in terms of historical context, basic assumptions, and hypothetical constructs. Students explore behaviors and motivations from the perspective of different personality theories. The application of personality theories in helping-profession contexts is introduced.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 602G

Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 553

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: JoAnne Shayne

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 603 (01) - Crisis Intervention

Crisis Intervention

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15155

This course focuses on crisis theory, methods of crisis intervention, and specific crises that occur with individuals and families such as suicide, unemployment, natural disasters, illness, divorce, and death. Students are expected throughout the course to apply their exploration of theory to their work and life experiences.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G or SOCI 410 or SOC 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 603G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Dierdre Estes

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 630 (01) - Psychology of Adulthood

Psychology of Adulthood

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15156

This course is a life-span developmental approach to adulthood in contemporary American society that includes the major theoretical perspectives regarding developmental transitions and age-related tasks. The following topics are included: 1) methodological issues related to the study of development, 2) patterns of stability and change across adulthood with regard to processes such as biological functioning, sensation and perception, cognition, personality, identity, gender and social roles, relationships, career, and mental health, and 3) death and dying as the final stage of life. Students can consider their own development in light of this content.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 615G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Sue Farris

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 646 (01) - Psychology of Occupational Stress

Psych of Occupational Stress

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15157

This course focuses on occupational stress research, including the identification of organizational and psychosocial sources of stress. It defines workplace stress and eustress and explores factors including work environments, stress perception, diversity stress, personality, and interpersonal relationships with managers, staff, and co-workers. This course evaluates measurement tools, prevention and remediation strategies for individuals and organizations, and other approaches that create healthy workplaces. Each area is examined from the individual worker's perspective and that of management. Learners apply the major theoretical principles and processes to their own experiences as employees, employers, or military personnel.

Prerequisite(s): CRIM 410 or CRIM 500G or ECO 470 or ECO 512G or MGMT 410 or MGMT 500G or PSY 410 or PSY 501G or PSY 470 or PSY 508G or PSY 525 or PSY 509G or PSY 502G or PSY 530 or SOCI 410 or SOC 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 616G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Tricia Neville-Carey

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 654 (01) - Counseling Theories

Counseling Theories

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15158

This course provides an overview of counseling theories developed by major theorists. The course examines how both the historical context and the scientific knowledge of the time helped to shape the theories developed during the past century. Research findings evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic modalities are reviewed. Important elements of the counseling process, which include assessments, confidentiality, the therapeutic alliance, and the impact of funding sources on decision making, are examined.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 604G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Kathleen Bartolini

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 665 (01) - Principles of Assessment

Principles of Assessment

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 16442

This course is a survey of assessment issues and methods for students pursuing studies in education-related fields or the behavioral sciences. Topics include differences between formal and informal assessment and evaluation, reliability and validity, differences between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests, development of assessment and evaluation instruments and plans, methods for observing and recording behavior, and how to use assessment information to develop and/or modify programs and environments. NOTE: MTH 402 or MTH 504 is recommended.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G or PSY 470 or PSY 508G

Equivalent(s): PSY 605G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Dierdre Estes

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 675 (01) - Foundations of Addictions Counseling

Fndns Addiction Counseling

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15160

This course provides students with an opportunity to study the important theories, strategies, and skills of addictions-related counseling. Topics are derived from the Twelve Core Functions of Addiction Counselors and will include concepts like screening, referral, intake, assessment, crisis management, treatment, recovery, support, and/or client education.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 565 or PSY 515G

Equivalent(s): PSY 625G

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Instructors: Jo Oliver-Yeager

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 685 (01) - Principles of Psychopathology

Princpls of Psychopathology

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15161

The focus of this course is on the societal definitions and impact of abnormal and deviant behavior, and what is considered psychopathology. It examines both how mental illness is recognized and regarded, and how its treatment may vary, in different societies and cultures. It deals with major disorders and personality syndromes considered to be abnormal or deviant and examines the various etiologic factors known or believed to play a role in each of the disorders, considering them from varying perspectives, such as psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, biological, and humanistic.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 410 or PSY 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 617G

Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 561

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Sue Farris

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 725 (01) - Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15289

This course introduces some of the major topics related to human cognition, including perception, attention, memory, knowledge acquisition, language, problem solving, reasoning, and decision making. Students will explore the historical context, current theories, neurobiological underpinnings, research methods, and empirical research relevant to the field of cognitive psychology. Comprehension will be enhanced through the application of cognitive principles to understand everyday behavior and solve practical problems.

Prerequisite(s): IDIS 560 or IDIS 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 609G

Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 513

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, HumanBehav&Social Sys (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Kathleen Bartolini

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
10/28/2024	12/20/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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PSY 740 (01) - Biopsychology

Biopsychology

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 15290

This course addresses the relationship between the brain and behavior to provide an overview of the biological basis of thoughts, actions, and feelings. Topics may include basic functional neuroanatomy and physiology, sleeping and dreaming, emotion, biopsychological research methods, learning and memory, development of the brain, sensation and perception, motor control, language and lateralization, substance use and neuropharmacology, emotion, and behavioral health problems (for example, stress-related disorders, anxiety, depression, or schizophrenia) and their pharmacological treatment. Comprehension will be enhanced through the application of biopsychological principles to understand everyday behavior and solve practical problems. NOTE: SCI 490 recommended.

Prerequisite(s): IDIS 560 or IDIS 501G

Equivalent(s): PSY 601G, SCI 600G

Mutual Exclusion : PSYC 531

Campuses not allowed in section: Durham

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Phys & Natural World (Gen Ed)

Instructors: Elizabeth Reed

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/26/2024	10/18/2024		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

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