Psychology Department Fall 2018/2019 Catalog Year 6 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CONCENTRATIONS IN PSYCHOLOGY Work and Organizational Psychology Develop knowledge on topics such as leadership, workplace stress, motivation and group/team effectiveness, among others. Students will learn the foundations of work/organizational psychology including important theoretical aspects of the field. Educational Psychology Understand classroom processes with courses focusing specifically on principles of teaching and learning. Students in this concentration are able to develop strengths in quantitative research methods and school-based research methods. Developmental Psychology Understand children’s development from theoretical and practical standpoints, including typical development as well as developmental disabilities and non-optimal development. Students learn concepts that apply across the lifespan, but coursework emphasizes early childhood through adolescence. Forensic Psychology Study the intersection between psychology and criminal justice with special focus on the criminal justice system, the psychological experiences of victims, psychological science in the courtroom and psychological factors of criminal behavior. Human Factors and Applied Cognition Gain an understanding of a field that matches the technology of user interfaces to human capabilities. We study human-computer interaction, design, usability, human performance assessment, accident investigation, safety and more. Health Psychology Study psychological factors that influence overall health and well-being, including factors that can impact both physical and psychological health. Learn the roles of cognitive processes, health beliefs and behaviors, emotions, psychosocial circumstances and personality traits. Clinical Psychology Focus on how psychologists assess and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Prepare for a career in clinical or counseling psychology by gaining in-depth knowledge of normal development, psychological disorders, psychological theories, and treatment techniques. Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience Study psychological factors that focus on laboratory experience in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and more in-depth courses of interest that will broaden the students’ knowledge in understanding brain and behavior.
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