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PSY 100 — Survey of Psychology: Principles of human behavior, individual differences, motivation, emotion, perception, learning. This introductory course provides a general survey of the entire field of psychology and serves as the prerequisite for all upper-division psychology courses.; Credits: 3
PSY 150 — Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health: Concepts, theories, and practical applications of occupational safety and health issues in Hawaii and the Pacific region will be explored. This course is designed to give students a broad overview of the knowlede important to workplace safety in a variety of occupations, with an emphasis on the use of behavior management on the improvement and maintenance of health and safety behaviors in the workplace.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as OSH 150
PSY 199 — Directed Studies: Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3
PSY 213 — Statistical Techniques: Frequency distributions; graphic methods; central tendency and variability; correlation and regression; inferential statistics; non-parametric statistics.; Credits: 4; Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or equivalent
PSY 214 — Research Methodology: Methods of scientific observation, nature of experiments, the use of quasi-experimental designs, control group experimental designs, and single-subject experimental designs. Potentials and problems in research and clinical uses of these designs. Ethical considerations involved in conducting research.; Credits: 4; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213
PSY 299 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Updated: June 5, 2000
PSY 311 — Behavioral Assessment: Overview of behavioral assessment techniques commonly used to measure overt motor behavior, physiological-emotional behavior, and cognitive-verbal behavior.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214
PSY 312 — Evaluation Research: The application of research methods in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of social programs. Needs assessment, program monitoring impact assessment and efficiency analysis will be surveyed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214
PSY 313 — Testing and Measurements: Principles, concepts, and procedures of psychological testing, including construction, validation, interpretation, and use of tests in intellectual and personality assessment.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213
PSY 314 — Learning and Motivation: Major conditions influencing learning and forgetting; role of practice, reward, motivation, drive and emotion; theoretical interpretations of learning and motivation.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214
PSY 314L — Learning and Motivation Laboratory: Laboratory to accompany Psy 314.; Credits: 1
PSY 315 — Sensation and Perception: Psychophysics, vision, audition, taste, smell, theories of perception.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214
PSY 319 — Experimental Psychology: Original experiments with emphasis upon laboratory techniques. Control of variables, apparatus design, statistics in research.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214
PSY 320 — Developmental Psychology: Emotional, mental, physical, social development from infancy to adulthood; interest and abilities at different age levels.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 321 — Psychology of Personality: Scientific study of personality through examination of major theoretical approaches: personality functioning, development, and change; assessment and research strategies; empirical data on central concepts and social-cultural determinants.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 322 — Social Psychology: Interpersonal relations, social attitudes; group dynamics; intergroup relations, class and cultural influences.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 323 — Community Psychology: Community factors such as urbanization, social service programs, and schools as they affect the psychological well-being of individuals. Social system intervention techniques to better the fit between individuals and environments.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 324 — Abnormal Psychology: Nature, causes and treatments of abnormality; neurotic, psychotic, social, organic brain, intellectual, and developmental disorders.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 325 — Psychology of Women: Issues and topics relevant to the psychological development and functioning of women including sex differences in abilities and behavior, achievement motivation, work, sexuality, pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, mental health and domestic violence.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100; Crosslink: Same as WS 325
PSY 333 — Psycholinguistics: Theory and method in the investigation of the relationship between language and cognition, first- and second-language acquisition, speech pathologies.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): LING 102, PSY 100, or consent of the unstructor; Crosslink: Same as LING 333; Updated: December 19, 2006
PSY 350 — Cognitive Psychology: Theories, assumptions, empirical findings, and applications of cognitive psychology. Topics include memory, inference, prediction, and mental imagery.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 352 — Introduction to Biopsychology: Survey of the study of behavior from the viewpoint of the natural sciences. Genetics, neural mechanisms, pharmacology, and biological development of behavior will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 360 — Cross-Cultural Psychology: Application of psychological methodology and theories to the study of behavior in selected cultures, with a focus on Polynesia. Topics to include child-rearing and socialization, cognition, personality, and social behavior patterns.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100 and upper division standing
PSY 365 — Phsychology of Religion: An introduction to the topic of psychology of religion, emphasizing an empirical approach. Core themes and concepts of the field are explored, as are prominent theories and the underlying assumptions thereof. Recent developments and empirical findings are also considered, including those from neuroscience. Socio-cultural implications of past and present work in the field are discussed.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as RELS 365
PSY 370 — Sport Psychology: Survey of methods and findings in the application of psychological principles to sport. Topics include arousal and anxiety, cognitive processes, team performance, coaching behavior and techniques to maximize sports performance.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100; Crosslink: Same as HPE 370
PSY 370L — Sport Psychology Laboratory: Laboratory to accompany Psy 370.; Credits: 1
PSY 377 — Counseling Psychology: This course covers the various theoretical approaches to counseling, the therapeutic relationship, techniques of counseling, ethical issues, research, diagnosis and assessment, cross-cultural counseling, as well as career, family and couples, and group interventions.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100; Updated: June 5, 2000
PSY 380 — Health Psychology: Psychosocial factors in physical health, illness, and the health care system. Topics include stress and coping, personality and social factors affecting health, adaptation to chronic illness, death and dying, patient-practitioner relationships, the institutional context, and health promotion.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100
PSY 385 — Women and Health: Reproductive health, immune activity, autoimmune disease and mental health in women are covered from physiological, psychological, historical and cross-cultural perspectives.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100.; Crosslink: Same as Same as WS 385; Updated: August 27, 2002
PSY 390 — Industrial and Organizational Psychology: The application of the methods, facts, and principles of psychology to people at work in diverse group and organizational settings.; Credits: 3; Updated: March 22, 2004
PSY 394 — Special Topics in Psychology: Intermediate-level topics chosen by the instructor, with course content varying with each offering: (A) applicable to Block 1 of major requirements, (B) applicable to Block 2 of major requirements. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor; Updated: June 27, 2002
PSY 399 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Updated: June 5, 2000
PSY 410 — Leaderhip and Innovation in Occupational Health: Students will work as consultants for an agency or industry to research an occpational health problem in Hawaii of Pacific Region and offer recommendations for a solution. Class time will involve lectures from experts in the field of occupational safety and methodically investigate a problem and reach a recommendation.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 150 and 3 semester hours in OSH minor requirement; Crosslink: Same as OSH 410
PSY 416 — Emotion: A comprehensive introduction to the topic of Emotion as it has been treated in the field of Psychology. Different theories and approaches to the scientific study of emotion, including basic neuroscientific principles, and recent human brain imaging techniques are discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): PSY 352 (Psychobiology) or consent of instructor.
PSY 420 — Adolescent Development and Mental Health: Normative and problematic development during adolescence. Cross-cultural differences and similarities in adolescent development. Theoretical approaches to adolescent mental health. Causes and effects of maladjustment. Approaches to prevention and intervention.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): PSY 214, PSY 320; Updated: March 23, 2004
PSY 425 — Career Development: Work-related behavior over the span of life. Theory, research, and counseling about career development. Work values career goals, career decision-making, and occupational choice. Work adjustment and satisfaction. Work within the context of human lives. Interaction between career development processes and other domains of life, such as family, education, leisure, etc. The course is run as a seminar with an emphasis put on discussion.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): PSY 214, PSY 320; Updated: March 22, 2004
PSY 430 — Physiological Psychology: Relationship between physiology and behavior.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100 and consent of instructor
PSY 430L — Physiological Psychology Laboratory: Laboratory to accompany Psy 430.; Credits: 1
PSY 432 — Psychology of Motivation: Theories of arousal and activation, incentive and reinforcement, and behavior suppression.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100 and consent of instructor
PSY 432L — Psychology of Motivation Lab: Laboratory to accompany Psy 432.; Credits: 1
PSY 435 — Animal Psychology: Animal Psychology – Biological, ecological, social and learned bases of animal behavior based on laboratory and field investigations.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 100, 213, 214, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: Psy 435L
PSY 435L — Animal Psychology Lab: Laboratory to be taken concurrently wtih Psy 435.; Credits: 1
PSY 440 — History of Psychology: 440 History of Psychology (3) (AY) Historical origins and development of contemporary psychology.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in psychology.; Updated: August 27, 2002
PSY 445 — Practicum in Psychology: Field: Supervised experience in human service, mental health, and other community agencies in the local community.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in Psychology and consent of instructor
PSY 450 — Child Behavior Therapy: Theory, research, and practice in behavior therapy applied to child disorders covering treatment applications of reinforcement, extinction, punishment, and modeling in the natural environment.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 320; Updated: December 19, 2006
PSY 451 — Adult Behavior Therapy: Theory, research, and practice in behavior therapy applied to adult disorders, covering treatment applications of desensitization, aversion therapy, biofeedback, self-control and cognitive processes.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 324; Updated: December 19, 2006
PSY 454 — Methamphetamine: Clinical and Forensic Aspects: Effects and consequences of methamphetamine from both psychological and biological perspectives. Methamphetamine, politics, and the law. Implications for substance abuse treatment will be discussed.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): PSY 352 or consent of instructor; Updated: February 8, 2007
PSY 470 — Clinical Psychology: Nature, history, and contemporary state of the profession of clinical psychology. Theories, methods, and findings in assessment, intervention, research, and clinical practice. Multiple roles of the clinical psychologist, ethical and professional issues, standards of care, legal regulation of practice, and the mental health care system.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Psy 324; Updated: August 27, 2002
PSY 471 — Child Abuse and Neglect: A survey of topics related to physical, sexual, and psychological child abuse and child neglect, including: the prevalence and the causes and consequences of abuse and neglect, forensic and clinical assessment of abuse and neglect, mandated reporting and other legal issues, and psychological interventions for abused and neglected children and their families.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): PSY 324; Updated: February 7, 2007
PSY 489 — Research Seminar: Research in Psychology. Statement of 3 semester hours of planned reading or research required. Attendance at bimonthly seminar required. Seminars include lectures, discussions and research reports of topics in psychology presented by faculty, students, and visiting scholars.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
PSY 494 — Special Topics in Psychology: Advanced-level topic chosen by the instructor, with course content varying with each offering: (A) offering applicable to Block 1 of major requirements, (B) offering applicable to Block 2 of major requirements. May be repeated for credit, provided that a different topic is studied.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or consent of instructor
PSY 499 — Directed Studies: Statement of planned reading or research required.; Credits: 1-3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Psy 489
PSY 620 — Counseling Theories: A pre-practicum course designed to help students gain an in-dept understanding of various counseling theories. Through readings, discussions, in-class exercises, and homework assignments, students will learn the theories.; Credits: 3; Updated: January 9, 2007
PSY 624 — Counseling Skills: A pre-practicum course designed to help students develop effective counseling skills. Through readings, discussions, in-class exercises, and homework assignments, students will learn therapeutic skills.; Credits: 3; Updated: January 9, 2007

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