• PSY 4525: Human Neuropsychophysiology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This lab gives students hands-on experience in the field of brain and behavior. Using humans as participants, students learn the fundamentals of electrodermal activity, heart rate, heart rate variability, and electroencephalography (EEG). These will be used to illustrate the relationship between brain and behavior. Labs are three (3) hours long, once per week during the middle five (5) weeks of the semester only. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 4510 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (PSY 4510) Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 4510
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• PSY 4530: Forensic Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  A survey of the field of forensic psychology emphasizing application. This course will cover the role psychology has played in the legal system, including rehabilitation, theories of crime, eyewitness testimony, evaluation of criminal suspects, and jury selection. (Fall [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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• PSY 4550: Drugs and Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course provides comprehensive coverage of issues relating to drug use and abuse in our society. Topics include psychopharmacology, common drugs of abuse (e.g. cocaine, nicotine, alcohol, depressants, hallucinogens, over-the-counter and prescription drugs), and the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. PSY 4510 (or previous knowledge of biology) is helpful but not required. (Fall [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010
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• PSY 4830: Readings and Conferences

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  As with the special topics course, faculty can use this course number to offer a guided reading and discussion course pertaining to a special area of interest. Both the class schedule and handouts in the department office will provide further information as to what is being offered under this title. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010
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• PSY 4831: Readings and Conferences: Leadership

  1.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course is designed to give psychology honors students extra opportunity to develop their leadership skills in both an academic and applied setting. This will be accomplished through a series of specific readings and discussion of topics. Application of the topics will be achieved through directed group activities. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Number of Times: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010
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• PSY 4890: Psychology Internship

  1.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised, professional-level service and work experience. Students must have completed a minimum of 30 undergraduate semester credit hours and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (SUU Policy 6.3). Up to three credit hours count toward the total number of psychology credits needed for the major or minor in psychology. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 and PSY 3800 and/or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3800
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• PSY 4891: Psychology Internship Capstone

  3.00 - 12.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Psychology Internship Capstone is a culminating and integrative experience that provides students with the opportunity to receive academic credit for supervised, professional-level service and work experience. To qualify as a Capstone experience, students are required to complete at least three (3) credit hours of internship in a single agency or organization. To be eligible for a Capstone Internship, students must have successfully completed 90 hours of coursework toward their degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have completed 24 hours of psychology courses beyond PSY 1010 to enroll. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 and PSY 3800 and/or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Registration Restriction(s): Senior standing required Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3800
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• PSY 4910: Senior Project: Literature Review

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course serves as one option for satisfying the senior capstone requirement of the psychology major. In this course, students perform an extensive review of the literature on a psychological topic of interest. The end result will be a written, APA style, professional paper which students both submit to the instructor and present to the class and/or another professional context such as the Psychology Department Research Symposium or other venues. As a capstone course, this is intended as a culminating experience in undergraduate study of Psychology. Students using this course to fulfill the capstone requirement must have successfully completed 24 credit hours of psychology courses beyond PSY 1010 to enroll. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 and PSY 3010 and PSY 3015 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 A PSY 3015
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• PSY 4920: Workshops and Seminars in Psychology

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  This course is designed to provide students with practical knowledge related to specific topics related to psychology. Students will be exposed to learning activities outside of traditional class and lab settings. Examples of specific content may include the application process for graduate school, professional development, time limited experiential learning opportunities, etc. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 3 Registration Restriction(s): None
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• PSY 4930: Senior Project: Independent Research I

  3.00 Credits

  Southern Utah University

  
  Ideally suited to students wishing to pursue a research-oriented career or a graduate degree in psychology. This course reviews and expands on skills required to conduct and disseminate research using the scientific method. By the end of the semester, students are expected to submit an IRB research proposal and successfully defend their thesis proposal. Students are then encouraged to register for PSY 4940, giving them the opportunity to carry out their research project. Given the advanced nature of this research experience, students must have completed at least one of the psychology methods courses and accompanying lab to enroll. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): PSY 4935 Prerequisite(s): instructor permission Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 A PSY 3015 ( A PSY 3400 A PSY 3405 ) ( O PSY 3410 A PSY 3415 ) ( O PSY 3430 A PSY 3435 ) Corequisite:    PSY 4935
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