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PSY101
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Educational Psychology
Psychological techniques and insights for education, including human development, individual difference and most appropriate guidance for learners. Required of all education majors.
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PSY102
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Student and Career Development Guidance
Foundations of theory and practice in Guidance focused on developmental and educational tasks seen in current problems at school. Special emphasis is laid on the linkage with counseling.
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PSY103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Introduction to Contemporary Psychology
This course is designed to acquaint beginning students with the basic content and methodology of contemporary psychology as an academic pursuit and as a profession. Psychology as a scientific and humanistic enterprise is the integrating theme of the course. Applications of psychological knowledge and methods to many problems of widespread human concern are addressed as time and circumstances warrant.
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PSY104
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Psychological Measurement and Evaluation
Significance and aims of psychological measurement. Basic thoughts on methods and evaluation and basics of psychological statistics - descriptive and inferential statistics.
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PSY211
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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History and Recent Trends in Psychology
Survey of the development of psychological concepts, experimentation, and theories. The role of psychology in a unified science of human behavior. Prerequisite: Educational Psychology.
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PSY221
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Experimental Research Method in Psychology
Learning basic principles and methodologies for psychological research; especially basic experiments and practicum. Students should take Educational Psychology or Introduction to Contemporary Psychology; and Psychological Statistics and Data Analysis before taking this course.
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PSY222
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Field Research Method in Psychology
Learning psychological approaches to various phenomena in the real world. Projects focusing mainly on survey by use of questionnaire. The students should take Experimental Research Method in Psychology before taking this course.
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PSY223
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Psychological Statistics and Data Analysis
Concepts, principles and practices of inferential statistics for research in psychology. Research plans and main methods (including the use of computer package) for statistical hypothesis testing appropriate for the quality of measured data. Prerequisite: Psychological Measurement and Evaluation.
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PSY231
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Biological Foundations of Mind and Behaviour
Genetic, ethnological, neuro-physiological and psychopharmacological bases of animal and human development. Emphasis on the role of the central nervous systems in learning, emotion, motivation and personality.
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PSY241
E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Cognitive Psychology
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic cognitive phenomena as understood and investigated by contemporary specialists in the field of cognitive psychology. A secondary purpose is to demonstrate the relevance of cognitive theories and research methodologies to real world situations.
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PSY242
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Psychology of Perception
Introduction to the basic process of perception and cognition in human behavior, from sensation and perception to memory and thought. Emphasis on how we organize and interpret sensory information, how this information is stored and utilized in relation to concept formation, language and problem-solving. Cases of handicapped children and adults with visual, auditory and language disorders are discussed. Prerequisite: Introduction to Contemporary Psychology.
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PSY243
E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Psychology of Language
This course explores the relationship between psychology and language.
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PSY251
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Psychology of Development
An overview of cognitive and social development processes during early childhood and pre-adolescence from biological, psychological and developmental perspectives within the larger socio-cultural context. Major theories and concepts in human development. Contemporary problems and topics in developmental psychology with a particular focus on the diversity of human development.
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PSY252
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Developmental Disorders
This course aims to overview the biological and neurological foundations of developmental disorders, mainly autism spectrum disorder, and discuss issues that occur in their psycho-social process and education, interventions, and treatment for them.
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PSY261
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Psychology of Cultural and Human Diversity
A survey course of theory, methods and research in culture and psychology. Discussion of different definitions of culture, and an examination of what the different definitions imply for how culture should be studied. The role of culture across a range of psychological areas, including perceptual and cognitive processes, human development, language, gender, and social behavior. Issues concerning cultural contact and intercultural relations, as well as the application of psychology in different arenas (e.g., health, organizational, clinical, school, and community psychology).
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PSY262
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Social Psychology
Origin, development and methodology of the different approaches to the study of human social behavior. The processes of social behavior, social attitudes, patterns of interpersonal relationships, psychological structure and the functions of various groups.
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PSY271
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Clinical Psychology
Basic course in historical and contemporary issues, major theories, study methods, kinds of treatments, areas of application, and social significance of clinical psychology, with discussions on the views of and the ways of understanding human from clinical psychology.
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PSY272
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Counseling
Foundations of theory and practice in modern Counseling Psychology focused on individual identity exploration and human relations containing creativity and destructivity. Also, practical basic skills are taught and discussed.
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PSY273
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Mental Health
Theory of adjustment process and reaction patterns to stress and frustration, with examination of relation of adjustment to personality and mental health. Methods of preventing mental disorders and promoting mental health on individual, group and community levels.
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PSY321
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Multivariate Statistics in Psychology
Advanced course in psychological statistics. Main concepts, principles and practices of multivariate statistics in psychology. Research plans, requirements for analytic methods, appropriate choice of techniques, and its interpretations.
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PSY322
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Observation and Interview in Psychology
Advanced research methods in psychology. Observation of behaviors and psychological interviewing with effective data analysis including basic techniques of psychological testing and ethical issues.Prerequisite: Experimental Research Method in Psychology, Field Research Method in Psychology.
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PSY331
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Neuro-Biopsychology
This course is intended as a forum in which selected topics related to the biological foundations of mind and behavior can be explored in greater detail than possible in the Biological Foundations of Mind and Behavior. Topics could include such issues as changing views of human nature occasioned by recent insights into the evolutionary and genetic determinants of mental structure and function, selected neurological and psychological disorders from a biological perspective, treatment options occasioned by new technologies and new insights into brain structure and function, ethical dimensions of mind-brain research, etc.
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PSY342
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Psychology of Language
This course explores the relationship between the human mind and language. We will study how the mind as a cognitive system processes language. More specifically, this course will focus on how language is processed by the human cognitive system. Major topics that the course covers include lexical knowledge and semantic processing of words, sentence processing, and text comprehension. We will approach these topics from the perspective of cognitive psychology. Students will have an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of language processing and also learn methodologies of psychology of language through experimental projects.
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PSY351
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Adolescence Psychology
An overview of physical, emotional, and social aspects of development in adolescence. Special emphasis on development and consolidation of self-concept. Also examining psychological problems caused by imbalance between internal and external developments.
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PSY363
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Interpersonal Behaviour
The purpose of this course is to discuss some aspects of interpersonal behavior, the social psychological mechanism, and to critically examine research conceptualization, design, and methodology on the specialized topics by reading articles and through the discussion.
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PSY364
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Psychology of Organization Development
Organizations are products of human activities. They can be highly developed but can also be fragile and easily destroyed or can self-destroy. Since organizational dynamics work beyond the power of the individual, individuals often feel a sense of helplessness in the face of organizational change or they neglect preparing for the dynamic process associated with change. The aim of this course is to search for new ways of developing creative organizations in line with individual growth through scrutinizing methods and techniques of coaching and consultation for business executives and through the use of organizational development workshops.
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PSY365
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Studies in Social Psychology
Advanced course in social psychology. The purpose of this course is to select important theme in social psychology and to critically examine research conceptualization, design, and methodology on the specialized topics by reading articles and through the discussion.
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PSY373
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Personality
Classical and modern theories of personality and their development. Interrelated inherited, physical, social and cultural factors in personality traits, structure and function. Problems of socialization and individualization, including formation of the ego and the self. Deviant personality, including multiphasic personality. Prerequisite: Educational Psychology or Introduction to Contemporary Psychology.
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PSY374
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Studies in Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis is a unique innovation of the 20th century which brought us a creative matrix of stimulating new knowledge for scientific technology and the arts, not only in the field of medicine, but also in psychology, education, business management, society, culture, politics and in interdisciplinary fields such as issue of peace and conflict. Some important products of psychoanalysis are discussed and examined in terms of experiential and reconstructive methods on the basis of writings by Sigmund Freud. It is the aim of this course to have students understand the authentic meanings that psychoanalysis developed for human beings and to enhance students'' interest in the intra-psychic universe of human individuals.
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PSY375
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Basics of Psychological Practice
This course aims to provide basic knowledge and skills as psychologist, including but not limited to 1. the acquisition of knowledge and skills for those who need psychological support, such as (a) communication skills, (b) psychological tests, © psychological interview, (d) community support, among others, 2. understanding and grasping the needs of, and making support plans for those who need psychological support, 3. team approach to those who need psychological support on the basis of their real life, 4. interdiciplinary collaboration and cooperation within community, and 5. professional ethics and legal obligation. Role playing and case studies will be used to learn these practical skills.
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PSY376
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Helping Skills in Psychology
This course aims to offer the foundation of psychological helping skills, including but not limited to 1. history, concepts, significance, indication, and limitation of major psychotherapies and counseling schools, 2. significance of field support and community support, 3. communication skills to build up a healthy relationships, 4. sensitivity to privacy, 5. support to persons involved with those who need psychological support, and 6. mental health education.
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QEFD413
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Special Study in Psychology of the Handicapped
Review of studies on mentally and/or physically handicapped persons. Features and diagnostic standards. Practical techniques of psychology in various helping situations.
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QEPS501
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Applied Social Psychology
A critical analysis of problems involved in the application of social psychological principles to major social issues. Topics include the legal system, human relations in organizations, disaster prevention, medical malpractice, volunteer activities, among other things.
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QEPS505
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Group Dynamics
Several topics among the important issues of group dynamics are chosen and studied: such as group cohesiveness, group pressure, dynamic connections between the individual and the group, leadership, group structure, small group dynamics and large group dynamics.
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QEPS506
E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Human Information Processing
The purpose of this course is to critically examine major studies and theories concerning human information processing and related brain workings and explore the issues involved in them. The main course content includes the biological foundations of cognition, research findings and theories on computational modeling and brain structures and functions of cognition, and future research issues.
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QEPS509
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Psychology of Language
The purpose of the course is to study and critically examine major studies and theories in the area of psychology of language. The course also involves a historical survey of the field and consideration of future research issues.
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QEPS512
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Seminar in Group and Cultural Psychology
A graduate-level seminar focusing on theoretical, methodological, and socio-cultural issues and problems in the application of community psychology in field settings. Topics include community mental health, ecological models, program evaluation, social support ^& self-help, empowerment, social change, adolescents in transition, and policy issues.
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QEPS514
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Social Psychology of Education
Studies of the main issues and methodologies in educational social psychology. The psychology of interpersonal cognition, interpersonal attitude and interpersonal relationship are discussed.
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QEPS519
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
Basic attitudes of qualitative research methods in psychology. Understanding variety of qualitative approaches and learning practical skills by overviewing various types of qualitative research.
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STH391
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CREDIT:3/(9)
EVERY TERM
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Senior Thesis
Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.
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