Designed to provide for greater student participation. In addition to attendance at special PSY 10101 lectures, students will participate in a 2 hour seminar, during which student papers will serve as the basis for class discussion.
2 lect., 2 seminar hr./wk.
An introduction to the study of human development and learning, personality and motivation, sex differences, attitudes, aggressions, interpersonal attraction, behavior in groups and work settings, abnormal behavior and its treatment. Emphasis on the ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied to individual and social problems. May not be taken for credit by students who have already passed PSY 10101 or PSY 10299.
3 hr./wk.
An introduction to the study of human development and learning, personality and motivation, sex differences, attitudes, aggressions, interpersonal attraction, behavior in groups and work settings, abnormal behavior and its treatment. Emphasis on the ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied to individual and social problems. Required for all other Psychology courses.
4hr/wk
An introduction to the study of human development and learning, personality and motivation, sex differences, attitudes, aggressions, interpersonal attraction, behavior in groups and work settings, abnormal behavior and its treatment. Emphasis on the ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied to individual and social problems. For ESL and SEEK students.
6 hr./wk.
Introduction to basic research methods in Psychology. Students will gain first-hand experience in using a range of scientific methods to study basic psychological questions and will critically examine reports of social science findings. May not be taken for credit by students who have passed PSY 10101.
3 hr./wk.
Summation notation, frequency distributions; graphs; percentiles; measures of central tendency and variability; standard score; the normal curve; statistical inference; one-sample tests of significance; confidence intervals; 2-sample tests of significance; linear correlation and regression; chi-square. All procedures are examined in the context of their application to research in psychology. Credit given for only one of the following courses: SSC 31100, ECO 20150, PSY 21500, SOC 23100, MATH 20900. Required for Psychology majors.
PSY 10101 or PSY 10200 or PSY 10299
5 hr./wk.
Introduces theories, concepts and research which enrich our understanding of human development throughout the life cycle. Students may wish to take this course as a general introduction to human development before enrolling in courses which focus on particular developmental periods. (PSY 24600, PSY 25600 and PSY 26600).
3 hr./wk.
For students who wish to supplement classroom work by supervised experience in the field. It is expected that a student will work on the average of 3 hr./wk. per credit. Approval is required.
3 hr./wk.
no more than six credits in any one department and no more than nine credits total will be permitted for the following courses: ANTH 13300-13600, ASIA 20402, BLST 20000-20400, PSY 23300-23600, SOC 23300-23600.
Topics include genetic considerations; prenatal development; the characteristics of the neonate; cognitive processes; language development; personality changes; early socialization; moral development.
3 hr./wk.
Fundamental concepts and methods used in the investigation of attitude and attitude change, prejudice, socialization, communication, groups, conformity and other topics. Issues will be studied in the light of theory, research and relevant social problems.
3 hr./wk.
This course explores the determinants of personality from a variety of perspectives, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic, while also exploring how personality is influenced by factors such as gender, ethnicity, and culture. Students come to appreciate different perspectives regarding how and why people differ from one another.
3 hr./wk.
How do we come to understand the world we live in and the people with whom we interact? How is self-knowledge acquired? This course will consider the ways in which people acquire and process information. Why do we forget some things and remember others? How do we solve problems, learn to read and write, find the right words to express our ideas? What is "thinking?" How do we transform our ideas into action? Other topics include how computers process information; brain damage; and learning disabilities.
3 hr./wk.
This course will explore the nature of the relation between the brain states, mental states and complex human experience. It is intended to expose students to the intersection between the biological sciences and psychology.
3 hr./wk.
The purpose of this class is to expose students to the tools required to develop an effective honors thesis proposal. These include choosing a thesis mentor, developing a testable hypothesis, conducting a literature search, developing a research protocol that adheres to ethical guidelines, and putting ideas onto paper.
3
Prior application to and approval by Honors Office and permission of Psychology Department Honors Supervisor required.
For students who wish to pursue advanced study or research in selected topics. Students must obtain written permission of faculty mentor and Dr. Milstein, before registration. The mentor must approve both the number of credits and the student's plan of study (PSY 31001-1 cr.; PSY 31002-2 cr.; 31003-3 cr.; PSY 31004-4 cr.). This could involve intensive reading on a selected topic and does not necessarily involve experimental research.
Specially selected topics for intensive examination in several different areas. The topics and the courses offered each semester will be listed by the Psychology Department. Prerequisites stated with course descriptions.
3 hr. /wk.
This course incorporates a community service fieldwork experience, integrated with assigned readings, classroom discussion, and analysis, culminating in the creation of a student-led service learning project designed to positively impact declining CCNY retention and graduation rates.
Students are given opportunities to examine the practice of parenting through interdisciplinary approaches. Students will explore the roles of parenting and parenting styles as well as the effects of particular parenting strategies on the social, physical, emotional, cognitive and overall growth and development of children. Cultural similarities and difference in beliefs regarding child rearing will also be discussed.
4hr/wk
The application of research methods to psychological problems. Techniques of formulating and investigating a problem and use of laboratory equipment are stressed. Experiments are performed in representative areas of psychology.
2 lect., 4 lab hr./wk.
This course is designed to help students think critically about psychological research as applied to real-world problems by understanding the main types of research designs and methods used by consumer researchers and business and marketing analysts. Students develop practical skills and expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, analysis, and reporting.
3 hr./wk.
This is an introduction to the scientific study of optimal human functioning. The focus will be on the factors that allow individuals and communities to thrive or flourish. Topics on positive states (happiness, gratitude, flow) and positive traits (resilience, optimism) will be covered.
PSY 32100
3
The theoretical and conceptual problems involved in the development of psychology as a science and its relationship to other disciplines. An examination of selected theories, such as behaviorism, gestalt psychology and Freud, which have attempted to deal systematically with such persistent problems of psychology as perception, motivation, learning and personality. Recommended for juniors and seniors.
3 hr./wk.
Migration disrupts familiar rules of living and leads to conflicts of culture. This course will review developmental psychology theory and discuss psychological disruptions experienced by immigrants in relation to their individual developmental stages. We also will examine disruptions specific to particular ethnic groups. The course will discuss the psychological vulnerabilities as well as resiliencies that result from the process of immigrant acculturation. Throughout the course we will seek to discern preventive measures that could lessen negative outcomes and promote positive outcomes through effective decision making in response to disruptions of migration.
3 hr./wk.
This course will introduce students to a wide range of approaches to the study of infancy and toddlerhood, including the development of attachment, autonomy, and a wide range of self-regulatory capacities. Theories of early infant social development in play, language and representation. The course will also consider the development of parent identity: what goes into making someone a "good" parent, and how can one, as an adult, change in the ways necessary to positive parenting? Finally the course will consider recent development in parent-infant intervention, specifically parent-infant psychotherapy.
3 hr./wk.
This course explores the social constructions, theories and research that have resulted in a psychology of women. It includes the biological, developmental, social and cultural aspects of femaleness in an historical and contemporary context. Students will be expected to consider and contribute from their own gender-establishing experiences.
3 hr./wk.
Problem solving in the work environment using principles derived from psychological research: selection and placement of employees, psychological testing, job analysis, job evaluation, employment interviewing, performance appraisal and feedback, employee and management training and development, workplace design and human engineering. Emphasis will be placed upon social issues such as affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, substance abuse, and health and safety in the workplace.
3 hr./wk.
Discusses theory and research on personality, developmental and genetic factors in the lives of drug and alcohol abusers; diagnostic techniques for the assessment of substance abuse and addiction; and the various techniques used in the treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Required for CASAC Program.
3 hrs./wk.
The psychology of sensation and perception in the study of how we humans see, hear, taste, smell, and touch the world around us. One sub-field is concerned with how people see colors, another with how people appreciate works of art & how people listen to music. By the end of this course, you should have a good grasp of what perception psychologists study, and some of their most important research findings.
3 hr./wk.
Students are introduced to psycholingustics through readings in linguistics, psychology, philosophy, education, artificial intelligence and neurocognition. Sound-writing-sign structures, semantics, syntax, pragmatics and discourse and their psychological processing including bilingualism, language acquisition and loss in disorder or brain damage, and organization in the brain are studied. Issues relating language to consciousness, and whether animals "have" language will be discussed.
3 hr./wk.
An introduction to the psychology of violence, with emphasis placed on understanding the scope of violence, its cause and effects.
3 hr./wk.
The social psychology of prejudice and a particular form of prejudice-racism. The course activities are designed to help students understand how this behavior has been researched by behavioral scientists and has changed over time. The course will also explore how individuals and institutions perpetuate racism and prejudice across generations. Course content will also offer an introduction to definitions and origins of prejudice. Students will also learn about the origin and nature of stereotypes. Course readings and assignments will help students understand individual, cultural and institutional racism and learn about efforts to prevent prejudice and racism.
3 hr./wk.
The description of various psychological disorders. Through the study of these disturbances the course gives insight into the general nature of personality functioning. Case material is presented.
3 hr./wk.
This course takes an applied approach to recent research and theory concerning the treatment and prevention of substance abuse. More specifically, the course offers a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of case managements: assessment, planning, linking, monitoring and advocacy. A range of treatment options will be considered. However, our main focus will be behavioral, and this particular model of treating substance abuse will be examined in detail. Case examples will be used. Requried for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
Sexual behavior, attitudes, developments, and the consequences of the behavior are examined from a psychological perspective. Topics include historical and cross-cultural viewpoints, theories of human sexuality, gender roles, sexual dysfunction, sexual preference, psychological development of adult sexuality and aging sexuality.
3 hr./wk.
This course will survey the principles of sleep organization and the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Basic science topics will include assessment of sleep and sleepiness, homeostatic and circadian regulation, brain mechanisms, ontogeny, dream process, and memory. Applied topics will include sleep disorders assessment and treatment of conditions such as Insomnia, Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Walking, Night Terrors, REM Behavior Disorder, Circadian Rhythm Disorders and Pharmacology.
3 hr./wk.
This course provides students with an opportunity to examine the centrality of memory in human experience. Using observations from normal and extraordinary people, we will consider three broad questions, First, how does information acquired in the past insinuate itself into a persons' current thoughts, feelings and actions? Second, what relation do our current conscious recollections have to actual past events and experiences? Third, can memories that operate outside of the awareness affect our sense of the present, past and future state of affairs, and if so, how does this occur?
3 hr./wk.
This course explores gender violence in its multiple forms from both a national and a global perspective. This class covers current theories and research pertaining to violence against women and the factors that contribute to it. Methods to address and alleviate this worldwide problem are also presented. Particular emphasis will be placed on exploring gender violence from a psychological perspective, examining risk and protective factors, and the consequences of being violently victimized, with the goal of understanding human behavior and interaction
3 hr./wk.
From puberty through early adulthood. Topics include the physical and psychological changes associated with puberty and the assumption of adult sex roles; cognitive and personality changes associated with developing autonomy; the varying social and cultural contexts within which adolescents and young adults develop; and the relationships of these age groups to social institutions.
3 hr./wk.
The use of psychology in the solution of community problems, and the impact of social and psychological stressors is examined from a community-wide perspective. How can communities and neighborhoods be measured for mental health strengths and dangers? What kinds of preventive actions and strategies, and what kinds of treatment and programs can be taken on a community-wide basis to promote mental health?
3 hr./wk.
The aim of this second section of treatment of substance abuse is to further introduce CASAC and other psychology undergraduate students to concepts relevant to the assessment, evaluation, treatment, planning, case management, and referral and service coordination for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug (ATOD)-related problems. A range of evidence-based methods will be discussed including the latest empirically supported screening and assessment instruments. Students will gain knowledge of the diagnostic criteria for alcohol and substance use disorders utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Required for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
This course presents a survey of theory and research in health psychology. The aims of this class are to 1) acquaint students with current research in a variety of areas such as stress, coping, social support, prevention of illness, and health promotion; 2) broaden students' understanding of models, theories, and methods employed in health psychology research.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines the history and societal tensions between mental health promotion and mental illness treatment. We study the skills necessary to promote mental health and reduce risks for mental illness through community-based interventions, while learning the specific vocabulary of prevention research. Required for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines the psychological aspects of historical and contemporary experiences of people of African ancestry. The work of noted black psychologists in the United States and abroad is utilized to address issues of well-being and abnormality as they pertain to black people's past and current realities. Topics will include cross-cultural perspectives in black psychology, the black family, ethnic identity, education and the black child, mental health concerns of black people, research issues and the black community.
3 hr./wk.
Family structure and process in terms of historical, cultural and psychosocial factors. Emphasis on viewing family interactions in terms of a psychodynamic system and subsystems. The complex relationships within the family and between the family and society serve as a setting for theorizing, researching and developing models of constructive intervention. Required for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
From early adulthood (marriage, parenthood, first job) up to the end of the life cycle. Topics include the developmental approach to adulthood; considering the psychological, sociological, and biological changes in adult life; sex differences; the family; work, leisure, and retirement; death and bereavement.
3 hr./wk.
The course is divided into two parts: self-study groups and lectures. The self-study group examines its own behavior in order to help the student develop an ability to observe, analyze and understand the small group as a social system. The lectures present concepts, case materials, and empirical findings on group phenomena. Required for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
This course examines individual factors such as personality, perception, attitude, emotion, and learning and their effects on behaviors at the interpersonal and organizational levels. Communication, work teams, decision making, conflict, and negotiation factors are considered at the interpersonal level. Culture, structure, technology, environment, and climate at the organizational level are considered. These three levels of processing are considered for their impact upon worker productivity, satisfaction, motivation, learning and performance management. Career management is a central theme that is emphasized throughout the course.
3 hr./wk.
This course provides an overview of the field of addiction counseling with an emphasis on developing a detailed understanding and foundation of skills in the use of specific strategies, procedures, and interventions in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse. The course will summarize key points drawn from the following areas: the American experience with addiction and recovery, theoretical explanations for understanding addiction, basic pharmacology and neuroscience, and assessment and treatment of issues specific to addiction counseling. The course will also provide a general overview and introduction to the psychopharmacology of alcohol, and major drugs and classes of abused substances as well as prescription drugs commonly used in treating This course is required for CASAC certification (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor).
3 hours
Science of behavioral neurobiology and psycho-biology. The course will emphasize topics in neurobiology including history of brain/mind research, models of brain/behavior relationships, cellular and chemical interactions, brain development/aging, biological rhythms, systems of sensation and movement.
3 hr./wk.
Neurochemistry of Learning and Motivation is an upper-level seminar with a special emphasis on the role of brain dopamine in learning and motivation. Students will read and discuss research articles on dopamine, learning, reward, and motivation.
3 hr./wk.
Consideration of the effects of brain damage on psychological functioning, with emphasis on impairments in perception, attention, emotion, memory, and language abilities.
3 hr./wk.
A critical review of major contemporary theories of human personality, their relation to research findings and to methods of psychotherapy. Case studies interpreted from the perspective of the various theories.
3 hr./wk.
This course will serve as an introduction to the psychological and educational problems experienced by children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities (Reading, Writing, Math) and a variety of related neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Non-Verbal Learning Disability). Neuropsychological aspects will be discussed, along with models for assessment and identification.
3 hr./wk.
This course introduces research and theory on the biological bases of human behavior. We will explore the relation between mental health, psychopathology, and the nervous system. Students will learn how neurobiological sciences inform our understanding and treatment of mental illness by viewing videos, and reading chapters, case studies, and articles the neurobiology of mental health.
3 hr./wk.
The aim of this course is to introduce basic concepts relevant to the application of clinical and counseling psychology, including pertinent ethical codes and considerations, provision of culturally competent interventions, and the centrality of the counselor and client relationship. Students will learn basic counseling and communication skills through lectures, small group discussions, and role-plays. Issues of multiculturalism and diversity will be presented and developed throughout the course via readings, discussions and student writing assignments. The course will familiarize students with theoretical and practical tenets of counselor and client interactions, ethical responsibilities, interpersonal dynamics and dilemmas, and clinical supervision. Required for CASAC Program.
3 hr./wk.
This course introduces students to occupational health psychology (OHP). OHP involves the application of psychology to the study of the relation of the work organization to the health and well-being of individuals who work. The primary focus of OHP is the prevention of ill health by creating healthy work environments.
3 hr./wk.
This course has three parts. One concerns the prevalence of youth violence and antisocial behavior (YVASB). The second concerns psychology theories of youth violence and antisocial conduct as well as the evidence for those theories. The third concerns interventions to prevent or reduce the problem.
3 hr./wk.
Designed primarily to discuss and evaluate different forms of psychotherapeutic intervention. Concepts such as resistance, transference, and working through will be treated in the context of both psychoanalytic and interpersonal theory. The aims and techniques of behavioral therapy and case histories will be presented for analysis.
3 hr./wk.
Introduces both theoretical and practical aspects. Methods for assessing intelligence, achievement, aptitude, personality, interests and attitudes. Evaluation of tests and interpretation of test scores; use of tests in educational and clinical prediction, guidance, personnel selection, and research.
3 hr./wk.
This course introduces students to the ethological study of animal behavior and to ethical issues in the treatment of animals.
3 hr./wk.
For students who wish to supplement classroom instruction in applied psychology related to business, nonprofit organizations and government. It is expected that students will work 6-10 hours per week in an internship in an organization approved by the department, meet in class for 3 hours per week and do reading and written work outside of class. Approval is required. Credits cannot be applied toward the credits required for the psychology major.
Grade of B+ or better in two courses related to applied psychology including: PSY 26900, Behavior in Organizations and
PSY 33900, Psychology in the Workplace, OR PSY 25900, Consumer Psychology and
PSY 32500 Market Research and others approved by the department. Students who select to do their internship in Market/Consumer Research, using as prerequisites Consumer Psychology and Market Research, must also complete
PSY 32100, Experimental Psychology, as a prerequisite.
5 hr./wk.
no more than nine credits in any one department and no more than twelve credits total will be permitted for the following courses: ANTH 13300-13600, ASIA 20402, BLST 20000-20400, PSY 23300-23600, SOC 23300-23600, PSY 31000, PSY 30600.