PSGA-6652-Introduction to Neuroscience (3) Syllabus via Blackboard, eRes, or email.
An exploration of the neuroanotomical, physiological, and chemical substrates of human behaviors, including movement, sensation, perception, cognition, emotion, and personality. Both typical and atypical behaviors will be considered, as will developmental issues. Co-requisite: PSGA 6653 .

PSGA 6113 – Cognitive Assessment (3) Syllabus via Blackboard, eRes, or email.
The assessment of cognitive abilities is a fundamental aspect of psychological practice.  The primary focus in this course is the establishment of the requisite skills to effectively choose, administer, and interpret any of an array of instruments commercially available for this purpose.  In order to effectively function in this capacity, not only knowledge of the instruments is necessary, but also an understanding of the theoretical basis of the different tests is required, which will be covered here.  Since this is a skills course, practice in writing reports as well as examining protocols will be emphasized.  Cognitive assessment also comprises significant cultural issues in testing, which are covered throughout the course.

PUPSRU 1000 Introductory Psychology (3) Syllabus via Blackboard, eRes, or email.
The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to the contents and methods of scientific psychology as a life science. It is a survey of the facts, principles, and theories of psychology relating to learning, sensation, perception, cognition, motivation, developmental, personality, abnormal, and social psychology.

PSLU-2101–Biological Psychology (3) Syllabus via Blackboard, eRes, or email.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students to the relationships between human behavior and physiology (e.g., hormones, neurons, neurotransmitters, etc.); critically examine the role of evolution in human behavior; develop a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the central nervous system; and better understand the neuroanatomic substrates of normal and abnormal behavior.

PSLP 3600 – Multicultural Psychology (3) Syllabus via Blackboard, eRes, or email.
This interactive course is designed to introduce students to the current theories and research methods that drive the emerging field of multicultural psychology. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of multicultural psychology as it pertains to diverse groups living in the United States. This course explores the meaning of multicultural psychology, critiques mainstream American psychology’s methods and theoretical base in the context of alternative frameworks, and reviews current research and practice related to diverse human experiences. Throughout the course, there are opportunities to develop cultural competence. For example, in order to foster awareness, ongoing opportunities to examine personal biases and or assumptions are included which allow for both written and oral expression.  As such, students gain information relative to theories and constructs, which cultivate understanding of multiple worldviews via lecture, discussion, film review, and in-class activities.