Fall 2012 Credit Courses: Psychology

Certificate Program in Early Childhood Development

Social Psychological Theory Applied Through Film
A discussion of the constructs, theories, and ideas in the field of social psychology that are most relevant to contemporary society. Films that are rich in examples of social psychological theory are analyzed to facilitate mastery of these concepts. Also offered as FTF 3450 and 9450.
Note: This course is hybrid (40% in person and 60% online); please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details. The class meets Sept. 4 and 18, Oct. 2 and 23, Nov. 13, and Dec. 4.
BNS3450.45 / 4 credits
Kenneth Mann
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Abnormal Psychology
Explores the diagnosis, phenomenology, and scientific and clinical understandings of a wide range of mental disorders. Current research is reviewed to explore the underlying mechanisms of the disorders under discussion. Diagnosis is approached from the perspective of the most recent DSM. At various points, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and neuroscientific viewpoints of psychopathology are represented.
Prerequisite: BPS 1530 or equivalent
BPS3100.45 / 4 credits
BPS9100.45 / noncredit option / $625
Laura Butterfield
Wed., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 5–Dec. 19
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Advanced Psychology of Communication
This course focuses on understanding communication in relationships (interpersonal) and within the mind (intrapsychic: thinking, alone time, analyzing, understanding the external world and how one communicates internally). Topics include communication styles and communication in the intimate relationship, within the family, and at the workplace. Also offered as CSS 3369.
BPS3369.45 / 4 credits
Donna Hart
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 10–Dec. 17
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Multiple Intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligences suggests that there are several distinct forms of intelligence. This course examines the initial interest in interspecies differences, followed by a critical look at the use of intelligence tests as classification tools and predictors of academic success. Students explore different forms of intelligence and ways of teaching children, and work with schoolchildren to study one form of intelligence.
BPS3680.45 / 4 credits
BPS9680.45 / noncredit option / $625
Donna Hart
Tues., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 4–Dec. 18
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Personality Assessment
Focuses on how personality measures are constructed and how scores on these measures are interpreted and used. The strengths and weaknesses of various projective tests, personality inventories, single-trait measures, IQ tests, behavioral indicators, and physiological measures are reviewed. Topics include the stability of personality, whether or not IQ tests actually measure intelligence, and the accuracy of people’s self-descriptions of their personalities.
Prerequisite: BPS 1530 or equivalent
BPS3690.45 / 4 credits
BPS9690.45 / noncredit option / $625
Kenneth Mann
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Sept. 6–Dec. 20
Room: Refer to the online schedule

Posted May 11, 2012

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