Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC 500 ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING ( 3) This course will familiarize students with the standards of ethical conduct related to research and practice in psychology and counseling. 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.

PSYC 510 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ( 3) The course covers human development across the life span. Prerequisite: Admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program or permission of the program.

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 ( 3) This course covers basic clinical interviewing and counseling techniques from both the didactic and experiential perspectives. Prerequisite: admission to the Applied Clinical Psychology program

PSYC 519 THEORIES AND MODELS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY ( 3) An advanced level of psychotherapies and applications in diverse settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 518

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 ( 3) This course covers applications of psychotherapeutic techniques to a group setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 518

PSYC 571 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS ( 3) Administration, analysis, and interpretation of psychological evaluation methods will be reviewed. Prerequisite: permission of the Applied Clinical Psychology 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 594 RESEARCH TOPICS ( 1 -18) Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small group basis.

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 PRACTICUM ( 1 -18) Provides practicum experience component for interviewing and counseling course. Prerequisite: PSYC 500 , PSYC 517 , PSYC 518 , PSYC 519 ; professional liability insurance

PSYC 595B CLINICAL INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised clinical experience in a community setting. This course is repeatable. Prerequisite: PSYC 595A 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: 06/20/2008

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