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  • PSY 1210: Psychology of Personal Growth

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For all students who have a desire to increase self-awareness, understanding, and personal growth. Includes information on social influences, stress, health issues, communication, relationships, and challenges associated with marriage, child rearing, work, and aging. Uses textbook readings, group discussions, and journal writing to explore past and present decisions and to make future choices to promote personal growth toward self-actualization and fulfillment. Completion of PSY 1010 is recommended before enrolling in this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate knowledge of the theoretical background of personal learning and growth theories. 2. Apply theories to the understanding of personal growth. 3. Describe cultural values and relationship to personal growth ideals. 4. Examine growth theory with relation to self and personal actualization.
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  • PSY 2000: Writing in Psychology: APA Style

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Required of psychology majors and recommended for students in all disciplines interested in understanding and more effectively using APA writing style. An introduction to the effective use and application of APA style for research projects, technical papers, and expository writing in the psychological and behavioral sciences. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic components of APA style. 2. Identify and locate relevant journals and databases in psychology. 3. Analyze and synthesize empirical articles as a means of writing an APA literature review. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); AND ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • PSY 2100: Cognitive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Introduction to basic principles of human and non-human cognition. Topics include perception, categorization, attention, memory, knowledge representation, judgment and decision making, and problem solving. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop an understanding of how cognitive psychologists apply the scientific method to study the mind. 2. Apply a variety of scientific techniques used in cognitive psychology and appropriate theories to a variety of mental activities. 3. Coordinate knowledge across a variety of techniques and cognitive psychology topics. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • PSY 2400: Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills Clinical/Applied Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. An introductory course for students of all disciplines who wish to study the nature of mental disorders. This course will introduce students to the etiology, symptomatology and therapeutic strategies associated with mental disorders based on the current edition of the DSM. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe diagnostic criteria of different psychological disorders and manifestations of dysfunctional behaviors. 2. Describe how culture and diversity differences affect personal mental health. 3. Explain historical roots of the development of classifying mental disorders. Prerequisites: PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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  • PSY 2430: Stress Management

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students of all disciplines who wish to learn more about the stress response. Sources of stress, physiological and psychological responses to stress and other components of stress will be investigated. Students will be given relaxation training through several alternative approaches. Includes examinations from the text, completion of self-appraisals, and self-exploration through written exercises. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine sources of stress and theoretical underpinnings. 2. Identify personal sources of stress and the components involved. 3. Create stress reduction strategies that can be directly applied to stress related behaviors. 4. Explain stress from and emotional and biological perspective.
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  • PSY 2480: Substance Abuse: Prevention

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students of all disciplines wishing to expand their awareness of the effects of drugs on the human body, to learn more about local, state, and federal laws regulating the use of drugs and alcohol, to become acquainted with information which identifies and describes characteristics of users, and to recognize healthy lifestyles as a viable alternative to substance abuse. Course requires reading, in-class oral presentation, and examinations from the textbook. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the theoretical background of substance use and prevention. 2. 2. Explain the positive and negative impacts of drug use and abuse to society and individual. 3. Describe the health problems and risks associated with both illicit and legal drug use. 4. Classify major classifications of drugs and identify their methods of administration. 5. Identify and describe the physiological and psychological effects of major drug types.
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  • PSY 2500: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills Social/Developmental Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. The scientific study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people. Topic areas include identity, social perception, attitudes, persuasion, conformity and obedience, stereotypes and prejudice, group conflict, aggression and violence, helping behavior, and interpersonal relationships. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe how an individual's thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by other people. 2. Examine how intentional and implied cognitive and emotional processing influences perceptions and interactions with others. 3. Describe and demonstrate how evidence relating to social influences and correlates of human behavior are obtained. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • PSY 2800: Human Sexuality in a Diverse Society (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills Social & Behavioral Science General Education and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Provides a basic understanding of the academic and scientific study of human sexuality with an emphasis on diversity in human sexuality. Human sexuality is examined from multiple perspectives; including historical, religious, biological, psychological, sociological, anthropological, and political; as well as medical, ethical and legal issues. The course is intended to provide an in-depth, college-level understanding of the foundations and diversity of human sexuality. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Build basic knowledge of sexuality theories and perspectives. 2. Investigate research findings related to issues of sexuality. 3. Describe sexual anatomy and physiology, as well as sexual health. 4. Explain sexual deviance and pathology. FA, SP
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  • PSY 3000: Statistical Methods/Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Required of Psychology majors. An introduction to and application of statistical methods in psychological research. Students will design and measure psychological constructs; select, compute, and interpret descriptive and inferential statistics; use computer technology to facilitate statistical analyses; accurately represent the results of statistical analyses; and critically analyze methodological and statistical arguments. Combined lecture/lab. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply basic statistical formulas in the analysis of real-world data. 2. Utilize software in the analysis of statistical data. 3. Format and write statistical results in APA style. 4. Analyze basic statistical results. Prerequisites: PSY 2000 (Grade C or higher); and MATH 1040; or instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • PSY 3010: Research Methods in Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Required of Psychology majors. An introduction to the research process; deductive and inductive reasoning in science, the nature of theory, hypothesis testing and the use of empirical data; scientific knowledge and its applications. Naturalistic, case study, correlation, and experimental research methods in Psychology will be examined. Combined lecture / lab. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Define terminology and explain concepts fundamental to research design and methodology. 2. Apply skills in using library resources for reviewing psychological literature, and understand and critically evaluate research articles collected. 3. Conduct research, perform SPSS analysis and interpret the results, and complete both a written and oral presentation of research in appropriate APA style. Prerequisites: PSY 3000; or instructor permission. FA, SP
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