Cognitive Psychology
This course provides an in-depth review of the cognitive/thinking process, from fundamental sensory processes, through perceptual organization, memory, and the deeper analysis of data used to solve problems and to inform and to form decisions and conclusions. (Prerequisites: PSYC125L)
Social Psychology
This course explores the theory and research on how interactions with other people influence our own thoughts and behaviors. Specific topics include attitudes and behavior, social perception and cognition, conformity, persuasion, group influence, aggression, attraction, and helping behavior. (Prerequisites: PSYC125L)
Theories of Personality
This course explores the development and organization of personality, with evaluation of the major theoretical viewpoints on the structure, dynamics, and development of the personality. Psychoanalysis, behaviorist, humanistic/existential, and social cognitive/cognitive emotive perspectives will be discussing, along with trait and biological theories. (Prerequisites: PSYC125L)
Crisis Psychology
This course covers the basic concepts and theories of human behavior with emphasis on the neurological and biological effects of stress. Traumatic situations such as death and dying, suicide, drug abuse, assaults, and large scale disasters are covered. (Prerequisite: PSYC125L)
Abnormal Psychology
This course is an introduction to the categories, causes and methods of treatment of the major forms of psychopathology: neurosis, psychosis, personality disorders, addictions, sexual deviations, psychophysiological problems. (Prerequisite: PSYC125L)
Educational Psychology
Psychological principles are applied to the learning environment. Theories of learning, memory, cognition, and behavior management are discussed in relation to formal education. (Prerequisites: PSYC125L, Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PSYC125L)
Research Methods for the Behavioral Science
This course is an introduction to the experimental method, from how to a research question, to the development of an appropriate research design, up to and including data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Topics also include a review of the various ethical principles and issues in behavioral science. (Prerequisite: PSYC125L.)
Human Growth and Development
This course surveys physiological, mental and emotional development over the human life span. Using the central concepts of epigenetic stages and interaction with the environment, the course identifies the main trends of human development and explores the needs and typical responses of persons at each stage.
Introduction to Psychology
Various areas of psychology, including scientific investigation, motivation, personality, psychological testing, behavioral deviation, and perception, learning and human development are studied.
Revolution and Protest in Latin America
Throughout Latin American history, economic and political models have been heavily contested. Advocates of state intervention in the economy have clashed with free market forces, and these clashes have often spilled into the political arena where they have been further complicated by divisions between dictators and democrats. This course examines these twin processes in Latin […]
U.S./Latin American Studies
Frequently U.S. policy makers portray the United States as a benevolent neighbor, seeking to help the countries in its “backyard.” Many Latin Americans disagree with this view, and think more critically about the motivations and legacies of U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere. To understand these disagreements, this course applies theories of international relations to […]
Constitutional Law
Constitutional law is an inquiry into constitutional interpretation by the Supreme Court based on examination of leading cases. Particular emphasis is placed on questions of federalism, executive power, civil liberties, and economic regulation. This course is designed to be preparation for students interested in going into law, law enforcement, public service, business, and political science. […]
