Courses

Introduction to Psychology

Surveys physiological, developmental, social, and personality psychology; sensation perception; learning; information processing; motivation; psychopathology; and research methods. 

Learning

Introduces fundamentals of behavior acquisition and modification: reinforcement, stimulus discrimination, extinction, and sequential organization. Emphasizes total competence learning, requiring student to advance beyond recognition and recall.

Drugs & Addictions

Questions whether chemical addiction (drugs and alcohol) is disease or an attempt to adapt to inner needs and external pressures.

Autism & Behavior Analysis

The frequency of autism has increased significantly and Behavior Analysis has been the demonstrated evidence-based treatment of choice.  Practicum and classroom experience will expose students to this fascinating field.