PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3-0) 3
An introductory course for non-psychology students. The course aims to provide students with the overview of basic psychological processes, theories, and topics such as, perception, memory, language, intelligence, emotions and personality. Emphasis will be placed on how psychology has affected the understanding of human behavior. (Elective course for non-departmental students). Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I (3-0) 3
An introduction to basic psychological processes such as emotions, personality, psychotherapy, social interactions, and development. These topics will be examined in the context of major theoretical approaches in psychology such as behaviorist, cognitive, psychodynamic and socio-cultural. Emphasis will be placed on the science of psychology and the ways psychological science has affected our understanding of human nature and behavior. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II (3-0) 3
Follows PSY 101 and focuses on topics such as, biological psychology, perception, consciousness, memory, language, problem solving, intelligence. The course will also cover a broad spectrum of psychological research and thought. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

(Prerequisite: PSY 101)

PSY 110 Introduction Anthropology (3-0) 3
This course aims to introduce students the anthropological study of different cultures, including ways of comparing and contrasting the structures of social relationships and belief systems that operate in different cultural settings. In this course ways of trying to understand the world views and belief systems of other peoples will be explored by studying each of those systems in their particular contexts. Additionally different cultural systems will be compared and contrasted in the contexts where they are situated. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 201 Introduction to Social Psychology (3-0) 3
The interrelationships of the functioning of social systems and the behavior and attitudes of individuals will be introduced and current theories and research will be emphasized.  Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 202 Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships (3-0) 3
This course will provide a foundation in the interpersonal skills and knowledge needed to facilitate multicultural group interactions, including structured intergroup dialogues. Topics include: prejudice and discrimination, social influence, group processes, interpersonal attraction, intimate relationships, aggression and prosocial behavior. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

(Prerequisite: PSY 201)

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology (3-0) 3
This course provides a general introduction to the field of developmental psychology It will cover the central questions and findings of developmental psychology. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 204 Psychology of Adolescence and Aging (3-0) 3
This course is designed to focus on the periods of adolescence and adulthood, and the aging process from a life-span developmental perspective. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial characteristics of these periods will be highlighted. Main theoretical approaches and recent research findings regarding these periods will be discussed. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

(Prerequisite: PSY 203)

PSY 213 Research Methods in Psychology I (3-0) 3
This course will introduce the basic concepts of psychological research, such as the relationship between theory and research, formulating and testing hypotheses, ethics in research, presentation of results, and will explain the nature of and problems associated with observational research in psychology. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 214 Research Methods in Psychology II (3-0) 3
This course aims to familiarize students with the use of experimental methods in psychology. The content will include basic principles of good experimentation, between-group and within-group experiments, how to deal with the problems associated with these kinds of experiments, design and interpretation of factorial experiments. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info
(Prerequisite: PSY 213)

PSY 301 Introduction to Psychopathology (3-0) 3
This course introduces students to the field of clinical psychology and abnormal and deviant behavior and will introduce abnormal psychology with clinical applications such as assessment, therapeutic interventions, and community psychology. It will emphasize theory and scientific method in understanding psychopathology (primarily adult), while providing up-to-date coverage of research. Underpinnings of assessment, and theory and research in psychotherapy, will also be emphasized. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 303 Experimental Design (3-0) 3
A detailed survey of methods for conducting field observations, collecting case histories, and performing laboratory research, this course covers experimental design, reliability, validity, and the nature of controls. Students design and conduct several different types of research projects. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 304 Psychological Testing (3-0) 3
The course will explore both theory and application of psychological assessment, especially concerning individual differences in ability and personality, as well as for diagnostic purposes. Test construction and validation will be discussed and specific examples of tests will be presented. Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 305 Sensation and Perception 1 (3-0) 3
The course aims to present a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of visual sensory phenomena, experimental findings, and theoretical explanations, with special emphasis on neuro-physiological bases and resulting sensory experiences. Another goal is to help students appreciate the complexity of sensory processes and understand the fundamental role these processes play in the psychological functioning of the individual. Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 306 Sensation and Perception 2 (3-0) 3
This course consists of a comprehensive and in-depth survey of the literature on visual perception. Major topics include size, depth, movement perception , and perceptual organization. Throughout the topics, many important illusions are addressed. Special emphasis is placed on perceptual constancies, thereby revealing the inferential nature of perception. (Prerequisites: PSY 305) Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 307 Community Based Research (3-0) 3
This course introduces students to basic methods of community research including the use of archival and census data, needs assessment techniques, resource analysis and elementary program evaluation. Emphasis is given to collaborative research which involves the community as a partner in establishing the research agenda and procedures.
(Prerequisites: PSY 213, PSY 214)

PSY 308 Psychology of Learning (3-0) 3
The course will introduce students to the experimental literature of the psychology of learning. Areas of emphasis will be principles of classical and instrumental conditioning, patterns of reinforcement relation of learning to motivation, generalization and discrimination. Major learning theories in various contexts will be presented. (Prerequisite: PSY 305) Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 309 Organizational Psychology (3-0) 3
This course is a survey of the application of psychological principles to the understanding of organizational effects on individual and group behavior. It includes: Organizational climate and culture, work-related attitudes, employee motivation, leadership, group dynamics and team work, organizational change and development.

PSY 310 Attitudes and Social Behavior (3-0) 3
This course covers the analysis of social attitudes as they are related to personality and to membership in collective structures. The conditions of their formation and modification will be discussed in the light of current research.

PSY 311 Cognitive Psychology I (4-0) 4
Students will be introduced to the study of human cognition. Topics will include perception, attention, learning and memory, reasoning and categorization, and language. Cognitive and neuroscience approaches to these questions will be covered.
(Prerequisites: PSY 305, PSY 306)

PSY 312 Psycholinguistics (3-0) 3
This course will be concerned with relations between language and cognition, and with processes of language acquisition and socialization.

PSY 313 Introduction to Organizational Psychology (3-0) 3
This course offers a broad-ranging introduction to the field and aims to help students to develop understanding and skills in relation to a variety of subjects, including organizational theory and behavior, decision making, work attitudes and motivation; work design; group dynamics; leadership; and organizational culture, reward systems, motivation and satisfaction. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 314 The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (3-0) 3
The course aims to review and elaborate on the psychological experiments and decision theories concerning how people and enterprises decide and reason under uncertainty. Since the everyday life and the markets are informationally uncertain, the course covers the processes underlying most of the decisions undertaken by individuals and institutions. Thus, this is an introduction to two recently emerging scientific areas: cognitive science and (the more recent) decision science. Course syllabus

PSY 315 Physiological Basis of Behavior (3-0) 3
This course aims to introduce students to the basic physiological systems of human body and their effect on behavior. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 316 Leadership: Theory and Practice (3-0)3

This course mainly deals with different approaches to leadership concept. It considers all approaches with their strengths and weaknesses. The case studies provided at each leadership approach enhance the quality of learnt theoretical knowledge (Can also be taken by non-Psychology students with the consent of the instructor).

PSY 318 Statistical Applications in Psychology (2-2) 3

This course will provide an opportunity to apply statistical methods to psychological issues through the usage of statistical package program: SPSS. The specific content of the course will include the topics such as data entry and data handling in SPSS, t-test, tests of correlation, ANOVA, regression, and factor analysis. Course syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

(Prerequisite: STAT 202)

PSY 319 Developmental Psychopathology: Infancy through Adolescence (3-0)3

This course focuses on childhood psychopathology within a developmental framework. Maladaptive behavior from infancy through adolescence will be examined from the developmental psychopathology perspective that views psychopathology within the context of antecedents and consequent events, and relates it to normal development (Prerequisites: PSY 203, PSY 204).

PSY 320 Testing of Intelligence (2-2)3

This course is designed to overview the history and major issues regarding the measurement of intellectual abilities. With direct instruction and supervised practice, students will also develop their practical skills in the administration; scoring, interpretation, and reporting the results of the most commonly used measures of intelligence (WISC-R and WAIS in detail; an overview of Bender Gestalt, PPVT, and RCPM) (Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor).

PSY 321 Job Analysis (2-2)3

The course offers a theoretical investigation about the nature of job and the application of job analysis methods and approaches. Job analysis methods are covered in detail, emphasis being on the current methods and approaches. The course requires students to apply the learned methods and conduct a job analysis (Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor). Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 322 Work Performance and Performance Appraisal (2-2)3

The course covers historical and modern theories and perspectives on work performance as well as performance appraisal methods. Students are required to apply the learned methods and develop a performance appraisal system in relation to the unit in which they have conducted job analysis (Prerequisite: PSY 321).

PSY 323 Selected Topics in Cognitive Psychology  (3-0) 3
Students will be introduced to the study of human cognition. Topics will include perception, attention, learning and memory, reasoning, problem solving and categorization. Cognitive and neuroscience approaches to these questions will be covered.

PSY 324 Stress Management (3-0) 3
This course is a survey of the theories of stress and coping. Mechanisms of stress reactions, factors associated with stress, and coping skills useful in stress reduction.

PSY 325 Basics of Clinical Interviewing (3-0)3

The course focuses on the central concepts and core processes common to all schools of therapy and interview settings. The aim is to provide practical information on the essentials of conducting ethical and effective interviews with clients (Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor). Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 401 Psychology of Personality (3-0) 3
The course will provide students with a mastery of the various concepts and their interrelationships within each personality theory as well as with an appreciation of their empirical bases and their values and limitations. The major applications of each theory will be presented and discussed.

PSY 402 Clinical Psychology (3-0) 3
This course will introduce of the career paths that clinical psychologists follow, such as research, teaching, intervention, and public policy. Students will be provided with an overview of the current research and theory on the causes, descriptions, and treatments of different psychological disorders.
(Prerequisite: PSY 301)

PSY 403 Multivariate Statistics (3-2) 4
This course will introduce students with multivariate statistics. CFA and Structural Equation Modeling with AMOS will be focus of the course. The course will include weekly problem sessions (2 hours a week) to reinforce the learning of the principles by application.
(Prerequisites: COMPE 103, COMPE 104, STAT 201, STAT 202)

PSY 404 Practicum in Psychology (2-4) 4
Students will participate in a practicum setting as well as classroom lecture and discussion. Includes completion of readings, journals, projects and papers. Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 405 Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapy (3-0) 3
The course will cover the contemporary psychotherapy approaches such as developmental therapy and multicultural therapy. As well as theoretical framework, students will be familiarized with case studies.
(Prerequisite: PSY 301, PSY 402)

PSY 406 Faculty Directed Advanced Research for Psychology as a Social Science I
(3-2) 4
Adequately prepared students will undertake individual research of their own design under the direction of a member of the faculty. The work of the course will include the collection and analysis of data and a written report. Course Syllabus, ECTS Catalog Info

PSY 407 Faculty Directed Advanced Research for Psychology as a Social Science II
(3-2) 4
Follows PSY 406. The work of the course will include the writing of the research report. Course Syllabus

PSY 408 Selected Topics in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3-0)3

The course aims to provide students with a larger view of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology field.  It is a seminar course in which various topics that require more elaboration are selected and concentrated. These topics may include work motivation, meaning of work, work and leisure, conflicts and emotions at work, values and cultural characteristics of employees.

PSY 409 Needs Assessment and Training in Organizations (3-0)3

A theoretical and applied course on assessing the current needs of an organization in terms of employees, their existing knowledge and skills to be developed, the organizational personnel policy changes, effective uses of human resource in a workplace. The topics cover the theoretical background of needs assessment, and applications of training in a workplace. The course also requires students to design a training program on a subject acquired from an actual workplace needs assessment (Prerequisite: PSY 322).

PSY 410 Topics in Developmental Psychology (3-0)3

The course provides an in-depth examination of theoretical and practical issues in developmental psychology. Topics may include applied developmental psychology; child abuse and neglect; childhood studies; gender and cultural issues in child and adolescent development. Course Syllabus