Curriculum

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Students will write in a variety of genres and will reinforce rhetorical strategies pertaining to audience awareness while practicing oral delivery skills. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

This course is designed to assist entering students in making a successful transition to life at Husson College. The goals of this mandatory course include personal development and campus community engagement. Students will work together to identify academic and social resources, to develop skills for academic and social success, to make meaningful connections with the campus community, and to develop academic and career goals. The course is experiential in nature and all course activities are directed toward fostering the above two goals.

Contemporary College Algebra provides students a college level academic experience that emphasizes the use of algebra and functions in problem solving and modeling, provides a foundation in quantitative literacy, supplies the algebra and other mathematics needed in partner disciplines, and helps meet quantitative needs in, and outside of, academia. Students address problems presented as real world situations by creating and interpreting mathematical models. Solutions to the problems are formulated, validated, and analyzed using mental, paper and pencil, algebraic, and technology-based techniques as appropriate. Four credit hours.

This is a scientifically based introduction to the discipline of psychology. It examines the study of basic patterns of behavior including motivation, learning, emotions, the physiological basis of behavior, human growth and development, personality theory and measurement, and abnormal and deviant behavior.

Any of the following courses: HU 111, LF 111, LS 111, LS 112, HU 299, BA 490, OT 499, or a combination of 3 one-credit language/culture classes.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Ph Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Ph" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Ph 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Ph" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This course teaches techniques for effective oral and written communication. In a workshop environment that features continual instructor and peer evaluation, students develop a process approach to writing and speaking. Logical argumentation, academic conventions, and research-related skills are the primary focus. Public speeches are based on written assignments that incorporate various source materials. As students explore connections between the written and spoken word, the significance of nonverbal language and listening skills are emphasized. A grade of C or better is required to pass the course.

This course is an introduction to the theory and application of probability and statistical analysis. Both descriptive and inferential techniques will be studied, with emphasis placed on statistical sampling and hypothesis testing. Also considered will be linear regression, contingency table analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty.

This course includes physiological processes of development including conception, prenatal growth, birth, maturation, and aging, provide a framework for examining the cognitive, affective and social development of the individual during his/her life-span.

One of the following courses: Sc 101, Sc/Sl 102, Sc/Sl 103, Sc/Sl 121, Sc/Sl 122, Sc/Sl 180, Sc/Sl 181, Sc/Sl 182, Sc/Sl 240, Sc/Sl 241, Sc 271, Sc 272, Sc 330, Sc 362, Sc 299, Sc 151 or Sc 132.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This course, building upon EH 111, introduces students to the study of literature and the fundamental of literary research. Students explore fiction, poetry, and drama from both the western and non-western worlds. The creative process is explored through reading, discussion, research and writing. Additionally, the key themes of power, identity, justice and adaptation and explored in relation literature.

This course exposes the student to classic research in the field of social influence and perception. Students are introduced to several concepts that provide understanding of the world in new ways.

In this course students will cover basic topics in research methodology in psychology. They will learn how to develop research questions, identify problems inherent in many research designs, and how to present their findings. They will also cover ethical issues related to research with human beings and animals.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "HY Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "HY" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "HY 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "HY" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Any of the following courses: BA 111, BA 334, BA 434, BA 437, BA 438, BA 490, HU 201, HU 299, HY 112, HY 341, OT 499, SY 201, SY 222

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "CM Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "CM" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "CM 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "CM" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "FA Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "FA 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "FA" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This is a capstone course designed to review the academic work and empirical experiences of psychology majors in the field, but not excluding the incorporation of other academic and collegiate experiences from psychology's point of view. Additionally, this course provides students the opportunity to explore topics they deem important. The course helps prepare students for program completion and a smooth transition from collegiate to professional life. It also provides a review of the students' academic experiences and verifies that all of the collegiate co-curricular expectations have been met.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "CM Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "CM" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "CM 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "CM" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Field Placement in Psychology is designed to introduce students to the actual fieldwork in mental health that is related to their career goals. This is a highly individualized class that is structured to meet the individual educational and career related needs of each student. Weekly class meetings will focus on issues relevant to providing mental health services to patients, becoming aware of various systems that support provision of mental health services, and increasing one's self-awareness in regards to working in mental health systems and providing mental health services. Students must receive approval from their advisor before they can register.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. "Open Electives" give students the option of choosing from a wide array of courses. If you are required to take an open elective, you have the freedom to choose courses that interest you beyond those specified as part of your program. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.

This is a scientifically based introduction to the discipline of psychology. It examines the study of basic patterns of behavior including motivation, learning, emotions, the physiological basis of behavior, human growth and development, personality theory and measurement, and abnormal and deviant behavior.

This course includes physiological processes of development including conception, prenatal growth, birth, maturation, and aging, provide a framework for examining the cognitive, affective and social development of the individual during his/her life-span.

This course exposes the student to classic research in the field of social influence and perception. Students are introduced to several concepts that provide understanding of the world in new ways.

In this course students will cover basic topics in research methodology in psychology. They will learn how to develop research questions, identify problems inherent in many research designs, and how to present their findings. They will also cover ethical issues related to research with human beings and animals.

This is a capstone course designed to review the academic work and empirical experiences of psychology majors in the field, but not excluding the incorporation of other academic and collegiate experiences from psychology's point of view. Additionally, this course provides students the opportunity to explore topics they deem important. The course helps prepare students for program completion and a smooth transition from collegiate to professional life. It also provides a review of the students' academic experiences and verifies that all of the collegiate co-curricular expectations have been met.

Field Placement in Psychology is designed to introduce students to the actual fieldwork in mental health that is related to their career goals. This is a highly individualized class that is structured to meet the individual educational and career related needs of each student. Weekly class meetings will focus on issues relevant to providing mental health services to patients, becoming aware of various systems that support provision of mental health services, and increasing one's self-awareness in regards to working in mental health systems and providing mental health services. Students must receive approval from their advisor before they can register.

This is a comprehensive course focusing on the better understanding of the field as an area of active inquiry both in clinical practice and in research. A complete presentation of the most important theoretical models along with topics that reflect contemporary interests are examined. Developmental perspectives along with current views of abnormality and current treatment approaches are studied.

This course examines the historical, behavioral, and psychological dimensions of human sexuality. Topics typically include sexual maturation, gender identity, sexual orientation, development and maintenance of healthy sexual relationships, sexual attitudes, normal sexual behavior, abnormal sexual behavior, sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, and cross-cultural sexual practices.

This course critically explores an array of cultural forces as well as issues entailed by lifestyle diversity that may help play significant roles in shaping students' understanding of and approaches to assisting individuals with emotional or psychological difficulties or who are experiencing problem in making adaptive adjustments to life's many transitions.

This is a critical review of methods and content in the study of personality. The development of the field, with attention to recent applications of scientific methods to problems of personality, is examined. A survey of major theories of personality is undertaken.

The course will provide a basic foundational study of rehabilitation counseling with a conceptual overview of the professional, historical, theoretical and research foundations, as well as the counseling applications of the rehabilitation profession.

Evolutionary psychology will examine the impact evolutionary theory on the field of psychology. This course links psychology, anthropology, and biology and examines why contemporary humans behave and think the way they do. It examines the proximate and ultimate causes of behavior with an emphasis on function. The course begins with an overview of heredity and evolutionary theory and then discusses research on evolutionary factors that influence human learning, thinking, motivation, and emotion. It also covers the evolutionary explanations for social behavior such as cooperation and competition, and mate-selection and parenting.

This course provides students with an overview of the theories and research in cognition. The course covers diverse topics such as memory, attention, judgment, decision making, problem solving, language, intelligence, sensation, perception, and sensory integration. In addition, this course integrates concepts from many diverse areas of psychology including biopsychology, learning, development, educational psychology, and sociocultural psychology, as well as other scientific disciplines.

This course examines behavior as viewed by the biological perspective. It is an introduction to and survey of the physiological bases of behavior, including biochemical and neurophysiological determinants of sensation, motor control, sleep, eating and drinking, learning and memory, language and mental disorders.

This course is designed to expose the students to the most relevant and current problems in the field of aging and present a variety of divergent views on the appropriate solutions to these problems. The topics covered include demographic trends, the aging process, longevity, social attitudes toward old age, problems and potentials of aging, retirement, death, living environments in later life and social policies, programs and services for older people. Also, mental and physical health, cognitive and personality development, relationships and sexuality are studied. The key theories on aging and the influence of scientific knowledge, changing world views and historical events on theoretical viewpoints are examined.

This course is designed to expose students to the interplay among biological, cognitive and social factors in children's development and examine its multiple determination. Basic research, theoretical models and applications of knowledge in areas such as prenatal environment, heredity and environment, sensation, perception and learning, emotional development, language and communications, intelligence, family, peers, morality, altruism, aggression, gender roles and differences, and technology and television are examined.

This course examines the contextual development of adolescents as they transition through biological, cognitive, and social changes. These contextual transitions include the family, peer groups, schools, and work and leisure. Also, the developmental issues of identity, autonomy, intimacy, sexuality, achievement and psychosocial problems are explored.

This course provides students with an overview of the historical trends, influential people, theoretical developments, and empirical findings that are either foundational for the discipline or have shaped the current directions in psychology.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of psychological testing. The topics it covers include the definition of psychological testing, the role of testing in evaluation of persons, the types of tests and purposes for which they are applied, principles of test construction including a review of relevant statistical concepts, item selection, standardization, reliability and validity. In addition, this course will consider and examine some major tests used in assessment of personality, intelligence, interests, and neuropsychology and the standards for ethical practice in psychological testing.

Social Services Practicum in Psychology is designed to provide students experiences in which others are assisted or served. Students select a developmental stage of interest or identified group with a specific need, then participate in an existing program or develop a project that can assist people of this stage or identified population in need. The course content is individualized so that students explore personal and professional interests while participating in a social service project. Student's experiences are shared during classes so that class members benefit from other's experiences.

This is an advanced course examining how learning principles influence human behavior. The extension of these principles and concepts emerging from the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of behavior modification in academic, social, and industrial settings is studied.

The theory and methodology of sexual abuse, non-sexual trauma, and the effects of trauma is examined. Awareness of abuse, recognizing the sources of trauma and developing a recovery plan through the use of available resources for prevention and treatment in the State of Maine will also be covered.

This course covers an introduction to the principles and techniques to counseling and psychotherapy with attention given to professional identity factors, theoretical and research foundations, counseling applications, current issues in therapeutic practice, and the place and obligations of the psychotherapist in the profession.

This course is intended to provide the opportunity to offer advanced courses in psychology that would not normally be a part of the Husson curriculum. As such the topics will depend upon the interests of students and faculty.

Electives are non-specific courses available to complement the goals and interests of an individual student. Those electives preceded by two letters (for example "Py Elective") means that you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses. Likewise, those courses with a numeric listing (for example "Py 3XX Elective") means you may choose a course from the group of "Py" courses with a number of 300 or above. Some electives may require that you take a prerequisite course before you can enroll in the course you want.