PSYC 600
ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 600. Advanced General Psychology
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

This course is designed as a survey course for graduate students and will cover the most significant concepts, principles, theories, methodologies, issues, and insights in the field of psychology. The course content will vary somewhat based on the needs of the students and some areas will be stressed more than others.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. History of Psychology
2. Principles of Learning
3. Perception and Cognitive Processes
4. Developmental Psychology
5. Physiological Psychology
6. Motivation and Emotion
7. Social Psychology
8. Personality
9. Abnormal Psychology
10. Tests and Measurement
11. Experimental Psychology

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Through seminars and class discussions, students will be exposed to a broad range of psychological topics.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Graduate students will develop a knowledge of significant theories, methods, and insights in the field of psychology.

Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercises, and projects, and class preparation and participation.

Other Course Information

None

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
March 1999