Spring 2012 Credit Courses: Psychology

Certificate Program in Early Childhood Development

Psychology of Personal and Social Change
Description revised (11/08/11):
Focuses on personal development by exploring theoretical foundations of and practical techniques for the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Self-awareness skills are enhanced, and strategies that facilitate personal growth within the contexts of family, community, and the world are examined. Students study mainstream psychological theory and practice, as well as Eastern and Western philosophical and spiritual traditions, using didactic, interactive, and experiential modalities. Also offered as CSO 3525.
BNS3525.45 / 4 credits
BNS9525.45 / noncredit option / $595
Seth Segall
Mon., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 30–May 14
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1029

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.
Jan. 30–May 14
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1030

Counseling and Psychotherapy
A study of the basic theories and their applications in counseling and psychotherapy. Theories studied include behavior therapy; drug therapy; interpersonal psychotherapy; psychoanalysis; and group, art, movement, and the “newer” therapies. Variations on the above as applied to different clinical populations are emphasized, as are issues of research and ethics in counseling and psychotherapeutic practice.
BPS3730.45 / 4 credits
BPS9730.45 / noncredit option / $595
Kenneth Mann
Thurs., 6:30–9:50 p.m.
Jan. 26–May 10
Fort Awesome, Room 0126 (changed 1/12/2012) 

Psychology of Personality
Personality psychologists study consistent ways people think, feel, and behave. This course focuses on classic and contemporary theoretical approaches to personality and how theory influences the research questions psychologists ask, the methods they employ, and their interpretation of results. An examination of research findings furthers understanding of commonalities as well as individual differences in people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Prerequisite: BPS 1530 or equivalent
Note: This is a hybrid course that meets 40% in person and 60% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details. The class meets Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and 25, Mar. 17, April 14, and May 5.
BPS3760.45 / 4 credits
BPS9760.45 / noncredit option / $595
Kenneth Mann
Sat., 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Jan. 28–May 12
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1030

Updated Nov. 8, 2011

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