Siena Heights University
PSY 340
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
This course deals with the experience and behavior of the individual in relation to others. The course
concentrates on social psychological phenomena such as attitudes, interpersonal perception and attraction,
conformity, aggression, socialization, and personal development.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: FA Every Year
3
PSY 350
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
3
The course will focus on general problems of living and communication, the concepts of "normality" and
"deviancy," together with descriptions of cognitive, affective, and behavioral disorders. The origins of specific
disorders will be considered along with the nature and problem of diagnosis and classification, and contemporary
modes of treatment.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: WI Every Year
PSY 360
COUNSELING TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICE
3
This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice basic listening and interpersonal skills
in group and one-to-one settings. Professional ethics, body language, attending skills, empathy skills, and
sensory experiences are topics included in this course. Skills will also be developed for crisis intervention and for
making referrals to appropriate professionals or agencies.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
PSY 370
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
3
The course will study the contemporary aspects of aging, issues of elder care, and death and dying. It will
examine psychological aspects of the aging process including the changes that occur in the area of psychomotor,
memory, and intellectual functioning, personality and social relationships, physical and emotional health, and life
transitions. Students will have an opportunity to research social and cultural programs that provide support to
older adults.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
PSY 380
HUMAN SEXUALITY
3
This course deals primarily with the psychosocial aspect of sexuality and to a lesser extent, with the physiological
aspects. Topics include the sexual response cycle, varieties of sexual behavior, procreation and contraception,
and sex roles and relationships.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: FA 2018
PSY 381
PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
1
The focus of this course is for students to prepare for their internship experience at a site related to their career
interests and goals. Students will clarify career goals through examining their interests, strengths and exploring
the many career options in the psychology. Students will learn to present themselves professionally in the
workplace and they will strengthen their interview skills. Students will know and adhere to the American
Psychological Association ethical guidelines. Students will further develop their problem solving, critical thinking
and oral and written communication skills. Students will learn how to interact in a diverse work environment and
develop positive attitudes that employers seek. Students will learn how the fundamental theories of psychology
can be applied to all work settings. Students will work with the faculty supervisor to select potential internship
sites related to their future career goals. They will complete internship site applications, background checks and
interviews at potential sites. Students will have their internship site selected and the internship site agreement
signed by their site and faculty supervisor at the end of the course. Students will be prepared to start their
internship at their chosen internship site the following session.
Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 2016-2018
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