Siena Heights University
Prerequisite: Declared Psychology major, PSY 360 with C grade or better, Permission. PSY 360 can be
completed concurrently with PSY 381.
Course is offered: FA and WI Every Year
PSY 382
PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
This course gives students the opportunity for supervised experiences in psychology-related field placements.
The students will have the opportunity to reflect upon and evaluate this experience in individual and group
meetings.
Prerequisite: PSY 360 with a grade of C or better is required, declared Psychology major, and permission
Course is offered: FA, WI, and SU Every Year
3
PSY 390
HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY
3
This course examines the history of psychology, and the important issues, ideas, and people that have shaped
modern scientific psychology. Notable contributions of other disciplines will be examined. The different schools
and systems that characterize modern scientific psychology will be explored.
Prerequisite: PSY 111
Course is offered: WI Every Year
PSY 391
CROSS-CULTURAL COUNSELING
3
This course explores the cultural influences that may influence the counselor and client relationship. Culture is
broadly defined in this course. The course is designed to help students communicate comfortably with individuals
from another culture and to develop skills for choosing the right intervention for a client from another culture. The
course will also help the student to acknowledge and value their own cultural heritage.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 and PSY 360 recommended
Course is offered: Uncertain
PSY 395
JUNIOR SEMINAR
3
The seminar will focus on preparation for professional life as a psychologist. The seminar format will entail
intensive reading, writing and activities centering on professional interests. Students will choose and investigate a
research topic related to their future career goals. The course will culminate with a written research proposal
including review of related literature, hypothesis, and methodology. The proposal will conform to the guidelines
and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association.
Prerequisite: MAT 142 or MAT 143 or MAT 174 and PSY 170
Course is offered: WI Every Year
PSY 397
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
3
This course will examine the paradigm shift from pathology to strength-based psychology. It will explore the
psychological aspects of a fulfilling and flourishing life including the questions: 1. What makes people happy? 2.
How can we become happier? Theories and empirical research in Positive Psychology will be discussed. Topics
will include happiness, self-esteem, relationships, humor, gratitude, mindfulness, forgiveness, optimal health and
goal setting. The class will be a combination of lectures, group discussions, class activities and projects, and self-
exploration activities.
Prerequisite: ENG 102, PSY 111
Course is offered: FA 2017, FA 2018
PSY 431
ATTITUDE CHANGE AND PERSUASION
3
This course explores the process of social influence from a social psychological perspective, with a particular
emphasis on the nature of attitudes and the process of attitude change. Key topics include persuasion, attitude
measurement and formation, conformity, compliance, obedience, social learning, attribution, and the attitude-
behavior relationship.
Prerequisite: PSY 111 or equivalent
Course is offered: At one or more Siena Heights degree completion centers, but may not be available on the
Adrian campus
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