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The course offerings at Clarion University of PA go through an extensive review process by the Committee on Courses and Programs of Study (CCPS). This course offerings list is a comprehensive list of courses that could be offered; it does not mean they are currently being offered.

For a complete list of courses offered on the current or upcoming schedules, see the Registrar's page Schedule of Classes.

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Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)	Course Title	Course Description
PSY 355	Social Psychology	The scientific study of social behavior and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.
PSY 357	Intro To Psy Test	Covers the nature and use of tests, including intelligence, personality, aptitude, interests, and achievement. Students prepare behavior objectives, construct tests of items which sample the objectives, administer the tests, and analyze the results.Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230, or the permission of the instructor. On demand.
PSY 360	Current Topics	Focuses on a single, broad contemporary issue of current interest in psychology and related fields of study. Course content varies from semester to semester. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: PSY 211. On demand.
PSY 362	Cognitive Psychology	Examines information processing, human memory, attention, mental representation, problem solving, and intelligence, to understand the complexities of human cognitive processes. Considers contemporary and historical models of mind to determine their usefulness in understanding the psychological bases of thinking. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.
PSY 364	Intro Counseling & Psychothpy	Introduces students to basic methods in counseling and psychotherapy. Students will practice entry-level writing and communication skills with peers under close supervision. Annually.
PSY 370	Forensic Psychology	Reviews the emerging field of Forensic Psychology, including issues related to legal competency, insanity plea, eyewitness testimony, determination of ""truth" criminal profiling, jury selection, discrimination, sexual harrassment, and child custodydetermination with a focus on the role of the professional Psychologist in these areas. Prerequisite: PSY 211
PSY 380	App Of Behavioral Prin	Assists students in applying general behavioral principles to personal change as well as to change that they initiate with clients in entry-level human services positions. Prerequisite: Nine hours in psychology or by permission of instructor. Annuall,y.
PSY 390	Research In Gender Psych	Students will conduct empirical research on gender as a biological, psychological, and social experience. Through reading, lecture, and discussion they will have the opportunity to compare the results of their own investigations to those found in both classic and current studies of gender. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and a course in statistics (PSY 230, MATH 221, or ECON 221)\|
PSY 392	Independent Study
PSY 393	Independent Study	Students explore an area of special interest in depth for variable credit under the supervision of a member of the department and with approval of the chairperson. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: PSY 211.
PSY 401	Indiv Research Project	Students conduct research under the direction of an individual faculty member in the department. Work culminates in a paper of professional quality. Students present their research in a public forum. Registration requires prior approval of instructor,". Taught on an individual instruction basis. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, 251, and approval of instructor. As approved.
PSY 427	Tests & Measurements In Psych	Reviews theories of test construction and measurement theory with application to Psychological tests and research instruments. Students will develop an instrument and provide data to support its reliability and validity. Prerequisite: a course in,statistics or by permission of instructor.
PSY 452	Physiological Psychology	Analyzes the physical and biological mechanisms underlying behavior. Includes drugs and behavior, perception, emotions and motivation, sleep, learning and memory, language, psychopathology, etc. Introduces a variety of laboratory methods and techniques via demonstrations. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Annually.
PSY 453	Human Neuropsychology	This course will focus on what is known about the human brain, particularly the neocortex, and how it effects behavior. The course will examine principles of brain function, basics of neurological examination, and the structural-functional relationships emerging from the frontiers of neuroscience, particularly the study of the human neocortex.
PSY 454	Personality	Surveys several of the major theories of personality development and structure from the classic ideas of Freud and Jung to the current cognitive theories of Bandura. Also covers trait and humanistic approaches. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and 6 credit hour,s in Psychology or permission of instructor. Annually.
PSY 455	Learning and Memory	Surveys attempts to understand and explain learning and memory. Emphasizes a comparison of current theories and their implications when applied to forms of learning and memory from the simple to the complex. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Annually.
PSY 456	History And Systems	Examines the foundations of psychological thought and its development from Greek civilization through the reformation and to a period of quasi-maturity in the formal system of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251. Annually.
PSY 458	Sensation Percep	Examines the sensory-perceptual processes with a view to understanding their structure, properties, and role in psychological functioning. Emphasizes physiological processes involved in sensation and their concomitant limitations on the psychological processes of perception. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Every other year.
PSY 464	Theories Of Counseling	Introduces the field of counseling and psychotherapy. Surveys the major models in the field, with focus on assumptions and applications in a variety of settings. Covers professional issues, ethics, and current topics. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 354 (or approval of instructor). Each semester.
PSY 467	Adult Development and Aging	Study of the changes in human behavior from late adulthood until death. Emphasizes the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of later life. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260. Annually.
PSY 470	Senior Seminar	Applies what students have learned about psychological theory and practice to controversial issues, with the intent of developing students' expertise in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251. Annually.
PSY 471	Intro To Cln Child Psy	Introduces clinical work with children. Includes major diagnostic categories and theories of etiology related to clinical problems in children, as well as an overview of evaluation methods and treatment modalities designed specifically for children.Covers professional issues and ethics related to child clinical psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260; PSY 331 is recommended; (or approval of instructor). Annually.
PSY 475	Health Psychology	The area of psychology that is concerned with the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors that influence people's health and susceptibility to illness. Discusses health promotion and illness prevention from a biopsychosocial perspective. Examines extensively the relationship between stress and illness, and discusses medical compliance, the Type A Behavior Pattern, and patient physician interactions. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230 & 251. On demand.
PSY 499	Supr Field Experience	In consultation with the instructor prior to registration, students select a human or community service agency. Requires 10 hours per week. Students observe and experience skills needed in the helping professions. May be repeated once for credit butmust be used under free electives the second time. Open to students in education, health, and human service programs. Prerequisites: Junior standing, PSY 211, and at least one of PSY 350, 380, 464, 467. Each semester.
RADT 301	Radiation Ther Trmt Plan	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in Radiation Therapy, RADT 301 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
RADT 302	Radiation Thrp Trmt Delivery	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 302 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
RADT 303	Radiation Thrp Pnt Care & Ed	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 303 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technolony (JRCERT).
RADT 401	Radiation Thrp Clin Concepts	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 401 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiolologic Technology (JRCERT).
RADT 402	Radiation Thrp Clin Appl	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 402 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
RADT 403	Radiation Thrp Radiation Prot	Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 403 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Course Id (currently sorted in Ascending order)

Course Title

Course Description

PSY 355

Social Psychology

The scientific study of social behavior and interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.

PSY 357

Intro To Psy Test

Covers the nature and use of tests, including intelligence, personality, aptitude, interests, and achievement. Students prepare behavior objectives, construct tests of items which sample the objectives, administer the tests, and analyze the results.Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230, or the permission of the instructor. On demand.

PSY 360

Current Topics

Focuses on a single, broad contemporary issue of current interest in psychology and related fields of study. Course content varies from semester to semester. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisite: PSY 211. On demand.

PSY 362

Cognitive Psychology

Examines information processing, human memory, attention, mental representation, problem solving, and intelligence, to understand the complexities of human cognitive processes. Considers contemporary and historical models of mind to determine their usefulness in understanding the psychological bases of thinking. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.

PSY 364

Intro Counseling & Psychothpy

Introduces students to basic methods in counseling and psychotherapy. Students will practice entry-level writing and communication skills with peers under close supervision. Annually.

PSY 370

Forensic Psychology

Reviews the emerging field of Forensic Psychology, including issues related to legal competency, insanity plea, eyewitness testimony, determination of ""truth" criminal profiling, jury selection, discrimination, sexual harrassment, and child custodydetermination with a focus on the role of the professional Psychologist in these areas. Prerequisite: PSY 211

PSY 380

App Of Behavioral Prin

Assists students in applying general behavioral principles to personal change as well as to change that they initiate with clients in entry-level human services positions. Prerequisite: Nine hours in psychology or by permission of instructor. Annuall,y.

PSY 390

Research In Gender Psych

Students will conduct empirical research on gender as a biological, psychological, and social experience. Through reading, lecture, and discussion they will have the opportunity to compare the results of their own investigations to those found in both classic and current studies of gender. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and a course in statistics (PSY 230, MATH 221, or ECON 221)|

PSY 392

Independent Study

PSY 393

Independent Study

Students explore an area of special interest in depth for variable credit under the supervision of a member of the department and with approval of the chairperson. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: PSY 211.

PSY 401

Indiv Research Project

Students conduct research under the direction of an individual faculty member in the department. Work culminates in a paper of professional quality. Students present their research in a public forum. Registration requires prior approval of instructor,". Taught on an individual instruction basis. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, 251, and approval of instructor. As approved.

PSY 427

Tests & Measurements In Psych

Reviews theories of test construction and measurement theory with application to Psychological tests and research instruments. Students will develop an instrument and provide data to support its reliability and validity. Prerequisite: a course in,statistics or by permission of instructor.

PSY 452

Physiological Psychology

Analyzes the physical and biological mechanisms underlying behavior. Includes drugs and behavior, perception, emotions and motivation, sleep, learning and memory, language, psychopathology, etc. Introduces a variety of laboratory methods and techniques via demonstrations. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Annually.

PSY 453

Human Neuropsychology

This course will focus on what is known about the human brain, particularly the neocortex, and how it effects behavior. The course will examine principles of brain function, basics of neurological examination, and the structural-functional relationships emerging from the frontiers of neuroscience, particularly the study of the human neocortex.

PSY 454

Personality

Surveys several of the major theories of personality development and structure from the classic ideas of Freud and Jung to the current cognitive theories of Bandura. Also covers trait and humanistic approaches. Prerequisite: PSY 211 and 6 credit hour,s in Psychology or permission of instructor. Annually.

PSY 455

Learning and Memory

Surveys attempts to understand and explain learning and memory. Emphasizes a comparison of current theories and their implications when applied to forms of learning and memory from the simple to the complex. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Annually.

PSY 456

History And Systems

Examines the foundations of psychological thought and its development from Greek civilization through the reformation and to a period of quasi-maturity in the formal system of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251. Annually.

PSY 458

Sensation Percep

Examines the sensory-perceptual processes with a view to understanding their structure, properties, and role in psychological functioning. Emphasizes physiological processes involved in sensation and their concomitant limitations on the psychological processes of perception. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230, and 251 or with consent of instructor. Every other year.

PSY 464

Theories Of Counseling

Introduces the field of counseling and psychotherapy. Surveys the major models in the field, with focus on assumptions and applications in a variety of settings. Covers professional issues, ethics, and current topics. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 354 (or approval of instructor). Each semester.

PSY 467

Adult Development and Aging

Study of the changes in human behavior from late adulthood until death. Emphasizes the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social aspects of later life. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260. Annually.

PSY 470

Senior Seminar

Applies what students have learned about psychological theory and practice to controversial issues, with the intent of developing students' expertise in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251. Annually.

PSY 471

Intro To Cln Child Psy

Introduces clinical work with children. Includes major diagnostic categories and theories of etiology related to clinical problems in children, as well as an overview of evaluation methods and treatment modalities designed specifically for children.Covers professional issues and ethics related to child clinical psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260; PSY 331 is recommended; (or approval of instructor). Annually.

PSY 475

Health Psychology

The area of psychology that is concerned with the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors that influence people's health and susceptibility to illness. Discusses health promotion and illness prevention from a biopsychosocial perspective. Examines extensively the relationship between stress and illness, and discusses medical compliance, the Type A Behavior Pattern, and patient physician interactions. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230 & 251. On demand.

PSY 499

Supr Field Experience

In consultation with the instructor prior to registration, students select a human or community service agency. Requires 10 hours per week. Students observe and experience skills needed in the helping professions. May be repeated once for credit butmust be used under free electives the second time. Open to students in education, health, and human service programs. Prerequisites: Junior standing, PSY 211, and at least one of PSY 350, 380, 464, 467. Each semester.

RADT 301

Radiation Ther Trmt Plan

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in Radiation Therapy, RADT 301 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

RADT 302

Radiation Thrp Trmt Delivery

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 302 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

RADT 303

Radiation Thrp Pnt Care & Ed

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 303 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technolony (JRCERT).

RADT 401

Radiation Thrp Clin Concepts

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 401 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiolologic Technology (JRCERT).

RADT 402

Radiation Thrp Clin Appl

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 402 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

RADT 403

Radiation Thrp Radiation Prot

Within the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences degree program and concentration in radiation Therapy, RADT 403 will facilitate transference of a block of 1 to 12 credits for completion of a formal, accredited clinical educational programin radiation therapy that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).