PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY

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Students will work individually with a department facu lty member to develop and present a psychological research project of professional quality. The presentation will take place as a conference paper, conference poster, or by submission of a manuscript to a peer-reviewed psychological journal. Independent study/directed readings 3 hours. 461-3 INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY OR FAMILY AND CHILD STUDIES 1-3 credit hours Supervised work experience in a professional setting related to the disciplines of Psychology or Family and Child Studies. The internship will allow students to encounter practical workplace situations and gain experience in interacting with populations served within the mental health or human services fields. Students may earn a maximum of 6 internship credit hours, with a maximum of 3 credit hours in any one internship. Internships must be at pre - approved sites, and the internship contract must be signed prior to the start of the semester. Internship 1 -3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1113 or FAMS 1123, and 12 hours of PSY or F AMS courses and Junior standing, and major GPA of 3.0 or higher. PSY 4501 PSYCHOLOGY OF LOVE 1 credit hour This workshop focuses on the psychological theories of love relationships within heterosexual relationships in marriage, courting, dating, attraction , cohabitation, and such. Theoretical models of Fehr, Lee, Rubin, Kelley, Grey, Smalley, Harley, and others are discussed. Seminar 1 hour. PSY 4511 DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN 1 credit hour We always hear the words “ he said…she said ’ in relationships between the sexes. In this workshop we investigate the many differences in relationships between a man and a woman involving friendship, dating, courtship, engagement, marriage, parenting, attraction, jealousy, sex, thought- processing, ne eds assessment, separation models, and infidelity issues. Seminar 1…