Psychology

Certificate Program in Early Childhood Development

Introduction to Psychology
Empirical and theoretical approaches to the basic physiological, cognitive, and social mechanisms underlying behavior. Topics include learning and conditioning; sensation and perception; memory, thinking, and language; psychological development; social processes; and personality and psychopathology.
BPS1530.70 / 4 credits
BPS9530.70 / noncredit option / $595
Jessyca Arthur
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–29
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1029

Behavioral Statistics
An introduction to data analysis, with coverage of both descriptive and inferential statistics, and an introduction to probability. Class discussions focus on the use of sample, sampling, and population distributions as they are employed in hypothesis testing. Inferential tests include t-tests, ANOVAs, chi square, regression and nonparametric tests.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details. At Purchase College, this course is intended to fulfill the statistics requirement for psychology majors. It also fulfills (a) the statistics requirement for economics, environmental studies, and sociology majors, and (b) the methodology requirement for students majoring in media, society, and the arts.
Section A:
BPS2320.60 / 4 credits
Peggy DeCooke
Session I (Intensive): May 23–June 10

*ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND:
Section B:
BPS2320.61 / 4 credits
Peggy DeCooke
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–July 29

Drugs and Behavior
Examines the effects of a wide range of psychotropic drugs on behavior, including drugs used clinically to treat mental disorders and drugs of abuse (including alcohol). The biological basis of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, and other issues related to drug addiction, are also covered. Knowledge of basic biology or psychology is helpful, but not required.
BPS2350.45 / 4 credits
BPS9351.45 / noncredit option / $595
William Knack
Tues. & Thurs., 1:00–4:35 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

NEW! Psychological Perspectives on the Self
An examination of the processes by which people develop and maintain a self-concept; how the self-concept influences emotion, motivation, and behavior; and whether or not the beliefs people hold about themselves are accurate or useful. Readings include recent theoretical and empirical writings from psychology journals and edited texts.
BPS3120.70 / 4 credits
BPS9120.70 / noncredit option / $595
Peggy DeCooke
Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m.–12:20 p.m
Session III (Intensive): June 13–July 1
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1029

Developmental Psychology
A study of human development from infancy through childhood, with particular emphasis on social interaction, cognition, language, play, and representational activity. Because of their interchangeability, credit is not given for both BPS 3350 and BPS 2650.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
Section A:
BPS3350.60 / 4 credits
Kenneth Mann
Session I (Intensive): May 23–June 10

*ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND:
Section B:
BPS3350.61 / 4 credits
Kenneth Mann
Session IV (Intensive): July 11–July 29

Forensic Psychology
Hone critical thinking and evaluative skills in examining data, evidence, and assumptions underlying the judicial process and the application of psychological principles. Study the research and clinical practice of forensic psychology in both civil and criminal law-enforcement settings. Examine the training, roles, and responsibilities of forensic psychologists along with methods of interrogation, criminal profiling, and investigation.
BPS3540.45 / 4 credits
BPS9540.45 / noncredit option / $595
William Knack
Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
Session II: June 14–July 28
Natural Sciences Bldg., Room 1029

*CANCELLED* Child Psychopathology
Addresses early and profound deviations in infancy, childhood schizophrenia, and organic disturbances, as well as the theoretical work of Stern and Mahler on the concept of self. Other topics include depression and the consequences of loss, pathologies of initiative and early socialization, neurotic process and issues of excessive/inadequate control, mental retardation, neglect and abuse, and developmental issues around cultural/ethnic differences.
BPS3720.45 / 4 credits
BPS9720.45 / noncredit option / $595
Donna Hart
Mon. & Wed., 9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Session II: June 13–July 27
Humanities Bldg., Room 1073

Updated June 3, 2011

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