Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC 300W CRITICAL THINKING AND WRITING IN PSYCHOLOGY ( 4) This course aims to teach psychology majors to think critically and to write clearly using APA writing style. Prerequisite: admission to psychology major and a grade of C or higher required in ENGL 202A

PSYC 395 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor

PSYC 400 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) Introduce students to application of psychological principles to health care that may promote wellness, foster illness, and affect treatment outcome. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 402 EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) Introduces students to major theories and research methods in social psychology; includes attitudes, interpersonal attraction, and aggression. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 403 ADULT DEVELOPMENT ( 3) Comprehensive survey of theory and research concerning the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and social aspects of adult development. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 405 CHILD DEVELOPMENT ( 3) Study of the psychology of the growing person from conception through adolescence, focusing more on periods up to middle childhood. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 406 ADOLESCENCE ( 3) Development of the adolescent in contemporary American society. Prerequisite: PSY 002 or SOC 001

PSYC 409 CHILD BEHAVIOR DISORDERS ( 3) Child behavior disorders covers the etiology, symptomatology, incidence, assessment, treatment, and prognosis of the major disorders of childhood and adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 410 (DF) PSYCHOLOGY OF THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED ( 3) This course familiarizes students with the needs and abilities of people with varying physical challenges through academic and experimental exercises. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 412 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) A consideration of the historical development of psychology with emphasis on the schools and theories developed by psychologists. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 415 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) An introduction to the study of abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 421 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION ( 3) Principles of advanced behavior modification techniques. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 424 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) The physiological mechanism involved in sensory functions. Prerequisite: PSY 002 and a grade of "C" or higher in PSYC 300W

PSYC 425 COGNITION AND PERCEPTION ( 3) Issues in the scientific study of seeing and thinking, including recognition, attention, memory, imagery, reasoning, language, symbolization, consciousness. Prerequisite: PSY 002 and a grade of "C" or higher in PSYC 300W

PSYC 427 LEARNING THEORY ( 3) Applications of the principles of learning are presented. The prominent learning theories of psychology are viewed. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 444 (DF) TREATMENT AND EDUCATION IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ( 3) Covers etiology, classification, intervention (treatment and education), ethical and legal issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 450 STATISTICS AND RESEARCH DESIGN I ( 4) Introduction to statistical analysis and research design in psychology, including sampling, measurement, hypothesis development and testing, and interpretation of results. Prerequisite: psychology major and a grade of "C" or higher in a GQ math course (numbered MATH 021 or higher except MATH 035)

PSYC 451W STATISTICS AND RESEARCH DESIGN II ( 4) Applications of statistics and research design in psychology. A research project will be completed and a full APA report submitted. Prerequisite: psychology major and grades of "C" or higher in both PSYC 300W and PSYC 450

PSYC 465 (DF) (WOMST) PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN ( 3) Explores topics pertaining to women including sex role stereotypes, gender differences, sex role socialization and developmental stages. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 482 PERSONALITY THEORY ( 3) Personality theories and constructs. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 490H HONORS THESIS ( 3) An opportunity to pursue an advanced research thesis or project to integrate studies within psychology. Prerequisite: HONOR 301H , senior standing, and permission of the program

PSYC 492 CURRENT TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) Current topics addressing significant contemporary developments in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 002

PSYC 494 RESEARCH PROJECT ( 1 -12)

PSYC 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

PSYC 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

PSYC 500 ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course will familiarize students with the standards of ethical conduct related to research and practice in Psychology. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychological Research programs

PSYC 501 CULTURAL COMPETENCY IN PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course will familiarize students with the need for sensitivity to individual and group differences associated with culture and ethnicity. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychological Research programs

PSYC 502 APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) An examination of social psychological applications to areas such as health, law, interpersonal relations, environment, politics, and other social issues. semester.

PSYC 514 PREVENTIVE PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course focuses on the theoretical, conceptual, programmatic, and empirical issues currently in preventive psychology. Prerequisite: admission to program

PSYC 515 CLINICAL HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course examines wellness maintenance, early detection, and the impact of health care on individuals and the community. Prerequisite: admission to program

PSYC 516 CHILD HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course will familiarize students with health issues in the context of child development and family systems. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 517 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY ( 3) A broad spectrum view of psychopathology including biological, social, cognitive, psychological, and neuropsychological approaches, is emphasized, with an applied focus. Prerequisite: admission to program

PSYC 518 INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING ( 4) This course covers basic clinical interviewing and counseling techniques from both the didactic and experiential perspectives. Prerequisite: PSYC 517 , admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 519 THEORIES AND MODELS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY ( 4) An advanced level of psychotherapies and applications in diverse settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 517 , PSYC 518 , and admission to Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 520 RESEARCH METHODS ( 4) The course will review experimental, quasi-experimental designs, program evaluation, between subject designs, and within subject or intra-subject designs. Prerequisite: admission to program

PSYC 521 STATISTICS ( 4) The nature, computation, computer analysis, interpretation, and APA-style write-up will be discussed for a number of statistical tests. Prerequisite: PSYC 520 , admission to program, satisfactory performance on a statistics proficiency exam

PSYC 524 BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR ( 3) This course focuses on biological determinants of behavior, including evolution, hormones, sensory systems, internal states, reproduction, emotions, learning, and memory. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychological Research programs

PSYC 525 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY ( 3) This course will explore social, cognitive, civil and criminal issues related to forensic psychology. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 526 BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ( 3) The impact of crime on the offender, the victim, and society will be studied from the psychological perspective. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 530 RESEARCH PAPER ( 3) Supervised research in psychology for degree candidates. Prerequisite: PSYC 520 , PSYC 521 , and permission of the program

PSYC 535 BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT ( 3) Analysis of determinants of behavior and behavioral ecology. Emphasis on data collection and data evaluation techniques.

PSYC 540 GROUP INTERVENTIONS ( 4) This course covers applications of psychotherapeutic techniques to a group setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 517 , PSYC 518 , PSYC 519 , and admission to Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 571 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS ( 4) Administration, analysis, and interpretation of psychological evaluation methods will be reviewed. Prerequisite: admission to program

PSYC 572 NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT ( 3) This course will review the biological bases of behavior, emphasizing brain-behavioral relationships and assessment of these relationships. Prerequisite: PSYC 524 , PSYC 571

PSYC 592 CURRENT TOPICS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY ( 3 per semester, maximum of99) Advanced topics in applied psychology will be taught through readings, research, and practice. Prerequisite: PSYC 519 and permission of program

PSYC 595 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18 per semester) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

PSYC 595A CLINICAL INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised clinical experience in a community setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 , PSYC 518 , and professional liability insurance

PSYC 596 INDIVIDUAL STUDIES ( 1 - 9) Creative projects, including nonthesis research, that are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

PSYC 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

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Effective Date: Current

Review Date: 08/02/2002

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