Summer 2008 Courses in Psychology

PY 296 & PY 496

Section 002: Conflict Resolution Interpersonal conflict takes many forms, e.g., marital, parent/child, supervisor/worker, etc., all of which share common properties and operate under universal principles.  This course will examine and demonstrate the strategies that can be employed to resolve them.

Meets 8 a.m - 5 p.m. June 14, 15, and June 28, 29

Section 003: Psychology of Sport and Exercise Seminar Psychological theories and principles applied to performance/participation in sport/exercise will be examined as well as correlates between physical and psychological health and sport/exercise involvement.  Students will be exposed to specialty areas within sport psychology and explore gender, age, and culture related to sports/exercise. 

Meets 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 26, 27 and August 9, 10

Section 004: Intro to Clinical/Counseling Psychology This course will provide an introduction to clinical and counseling procedures utilized in therapy.  Varying  theoretical approaches will be covered and treatment approaches to specific clinical disorders will be discussed. 

Meets 8 a.m. - 5 p.m May 17, 18 and May 31 & June 1

Section 005: Movies and Mental Health This course will consider elements of abnormal psychology through the perspective of film.  Individual film clips from commercial movies will be used to address mental health issues. 

Meets 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 12, 13, and 26, 27

Section 007 Forensic Psychology Examine the psychological perspectives on a range of behaviors such as rape, stalking, serial murder, multiple personality disorder, psychopathy, and terrorism.  Information on competency to stand trial, jury selection, and an overview of the general principles of profiling will also be covered. 

Meets 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. July 19, 20 and August 2, 3

PYCC 228

Psychology of Human Sexuality Physiology, psychology of human sexuality; cross cultural issues, development, social perspectives, values, sexual dysfunction   Meets 1:30 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. Monday thru Friday      May 19 – June 15

PY 310 Basic Counseling Skills

Psychologically-based interpersonal communication skills; rapport thinking, gathering information and bringing about change in others.  Meets 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 24, 25, 26, & June 7, 8

PY 327 Psychological Perspectives on the Female Experience

Introduces issues, dilemmas, and debates in the psychology of women.  Focuses on the female experience and the implications of this experience for female psychology.  Both national and international issues and perspectives are considered.  Students are encouraged to think critically about theories and research.

Meets 6 p.m.-10 p.m. May 16 & May 30;    8 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 17, 18, 31 & June 1

PY 362 Professional Issues in Addiction Treatment

Diversity, ethno-cultural and ethical issues in drug addiction treatment

Meets 1:20 pm - 3:40 pm  Monday thru Thursday  June 16 – July 13

PY 305

Psychology of Religion Introduction to the Psychology of Religion.  A survey of the research on antecedents, development, correlates and consequences of religion from a psychological perspective.  

Meets 9:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday        May 19 – June 15