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various areas of career specializations, the central conceptual issues, and basic library skills in psychology.
2342. Psychology of Everyday Life 3 hours
This course represents the application of psychological principles to everyday life, such as stress, interpersonal communication, relationships, gender roles, and careers.
2348. Human Sexuality 3 hours
The physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sex will be re- viewed.
2392. Introduction to Counseling 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301
A study of the principles, theories, and dynamics of the helping process.
2420. Statistics 4 hours
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MAT 0301 or a passing score on the Texas Wesleyan University Mathematics Placement Test
A survey of descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in the interpretation of data. Laboratory required.
3303. Infant and Child Development 3 hours
An overview of the study of infant and child development involving an examination of the transition from infancy to childhood. Cognitive, physical, social, and emotional changes as well as relationships within the family and with peers will be the focus of this course.
3304. Social and Emotional Development 3 hours
A study of the social and emotional development of the individual through the life cycle with particular emphasis on the pre-school and school years.
3305. Adolescent Development 3 hours
The developmental changes, biological, cognitive, and social, from middle childhood through adolescence will be examined. Topics of discussion will include puberty, cognitive transitions, adolescents in the family, importance of peers, sexuality, and self-identity.
3308. Adult Development and Aging 3 hours
A study of theory and research on human development from adolescence through aging and death. The physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality factors will be considered.
3309. Death and Dying 3 hours
A study of the psychological factors involved in the death and dying process.
3315. Social Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301 and 2303
An introduction to the basic principles of social cognition, social influence, and social behavior.
3353. Tests and Measurements 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 1301, 2303, and 2420
Principles and methods of psychological and educational testing, assess- ment, and evaluation.