General Psychology - PSY 211
General Psych is required for all undergrads at Marywood. The course offers an overview of human behavior including intelligence, memory, learning, sleep & dreaming, drugs, psychopathology and therapy. Students also participate in research projects to illustrate concepts covered in class.

Psychology of Assessment- PSY 317
This course introduces students to the basic issues in measurement in psychology. Test construction, reliability, validity, norm interpretation are covered in the first half of the course. During the second half, students learn about specific types of tests used in psychology, including personality inventories, projectives, IQ tests, achievement and aptitude tests. All students complete the California Personality Inventory® as a learning experience (text-only PowerPoint outlines can be downloaded for each topic from this link).

Drugs and Behavior - PSY 420
The effects of various illicit and prescribed medications on behavior are covered in this course. Particular attention is paid to understanding the effects of psychiatric medications. Students study the physiological, social and behavioral consequences of drugs such as caffeine, alcohol, opiates, illegal stimulants, steroids, marijuana and hallucinogens (text-only PowerPoint outlines can be downloaded for each topic, and movies related to course content are listed).

Clinical I: Introduction to Clinical Psychology - PSY 433
This upper level course is designed for clinical practices majors who intend to work in the human services field upon graduation, or wish to pursue graduate training in clinical or counseling psychology. Students become familiar with various approaches to psychotherapy, outcome research, assessment techniques and professional issues. This course is a prerequisite for Clinical II, where students learn basic counseling and interview techniques.

Sport Psychology - PSY 439
Intended for those majoring in psychology, physical education and athletic training, this course is also suitable for student athletes. The course provides an overview of psychology applied to sport. Issues concerning motivation, performance, exercise, coaching, fan behavior, eating disorders and recovery from injury are covered. Students apply their knowledge by recording observations of a sports team of their choosing.

Senior Seminar - PSY 490
This course represents an opportunity for senior psychology majors to achieve a positive closure to their undergraduate careers. The course intends to provide students with the chance to integrate their undergraduate learning as well as help them evaluate the next steps in their personal and professional development.

Introduction to Psychotherapy Practice - PSY 701
This upper level doctoral course covers issues pertinent to developing and maintaining a psychotherapy practice. The course covers ethical guidelines relevant to therapy, office procedures, legal issues and other practical information. Students use WebCT to share article summaries and produce a Service Brochure as part of the course requirements.