Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Second part of two-semester sequence that integrates basic statistics with the principles of research design. Emphasis on inferential statistics, observational research, survey methodology, and experimentation. Continued instruction in SPSS and writing in APA format. Prerequisite: PS200.

This course will cover how fundamental psychological processes develop across the lifespan, including physical & mental abilities, social and moral reasoning, and language development. We will also consider a variety of real-life effects and applications of these developmental components within psychology. From your catalogue: Integrative study of human development from conception through adolescence. Examines physical, cognitive, social, and emotional facets of development, including peer and family relationships, personality development, and contemporary issues. Prerequisite: PS 101S.

Study of the individual in a social environment, with an emphasis on the experimental approach to understanding the impact of social forces. Topics covered include group influence, attraction, aggression, attitude formation and change, and altruism. Prerequisites: PS 101S.

Study of the individual in a social environment, with an emphasis on the experimental approach to understanding the impact of social forces. Topics covered include group influence, attraction, aggression, attitude formation and change, and altruism. Prerequisites: PS 101S.

Study and application of the science of psychological wellbeing. Neurological foundations, research on specific strategies to promote subjective wellbeing and resilience to stress, and specific, effective techniques to build a healthy lifestyle. Pre-requisite: junior standing.

Introduction to health equity and health disparities in the United States. Focus on the effect of psychosocial factors associated with socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status on health outcomes. Pre-requisites: PS 234 or PU201S, Junior standing.

Field work in the community which allows for the practical application of psychological principles. Requires 130 hours of supervised work in a clinical setting. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit (PS 444).

Participation in faculty-led research. Students will spend 9 hours per week engaged in research activities with a faculty member and lab team. Requires permission of instructor to enroll. Prerequisites: PS 200 with a grade of B or higher.

Advanced participation in faculty-led research. Students will spend 9 hours per week working on an original research project with a faculty member and lab team. Requires permission of instructor to enroll. Prerequisites: PS 201M with a grade of B or higher and PS 360.