Psychology (PSY)
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1000 Level Course
1300. [PSYC 2301] General Psychology (3:3:1). Introduction to fundamental concepts in psychology. Emphasis on the physiological, social, emotional, and environmental determinants of behavior. Fulfills Core Social and Behavioral Sciences – Individual or Group Behavior requirement. (Honors section offered)
2000 Level Courses
2301. [PSYC 2308, 2309, 2310] Child Psychology (3:3:0). A study of the developmental processes and environmental factors that shape the personality and affect the achievement of the child. Fulfills Core Social and Behavioral Sciences – Individual or Group Behavior requirement.
2305. [PSYC 2307, 2313] Adolescent Psychology (3:3:0). A review of approaches to the understanding of the social behavior and development of the adolescent. Physical, mental, and emotional growth and adjustment are covered. Back to Top
3000 Level Courses
3301. An Introduction to the Psychology of the Arts (3:3:0). An introduction to various psychological perspectives on artistic production and appreciation. (Writing Intensive)
3304. Introduction to Social Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Study of individual experience and behavior in relation to social stimulus situations. Survey of experimental work and reports on current problems.
3306. Personality (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Principles of normal personality structure.
3310. Psychology and Religion (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Examines historical perspectives on the psychology of religion, the experience of religion and spirituality from a psychological perspective, and the relations between psychology and religion.
3317. The Psychology of Learning (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSY 3401. A critical survey of methods, results, and interpretations of human and animal studies of learning processes. The laboratory paradigms will highlight principles discussed in lecture. (Writing Intensive)
3318. The Development of Children’s Thinking (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Considers cognitive development from infancy to adulthood with attention to topics such as spatial cognition, concepts and categories, problem-solving, and language.
3327. Introduction to Physiological Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Introduction to neuroanatomy, electrophysiological measuring techniques, and the mechanisms of receptor and effector systems. A study of the relationships between behavior and the physiological substrate.
3334. Introduction to Professional Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Introduction to current practices of clinical and counseling psychologists, including clinical, diagnostic, and intervention strategies. Survey of career opportunities, professional issues, and ethical problems.
3341. Close Relationships (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Social psychology theory and research on topics in close relationship literature, including attitudes toward love and sexuality, friendship, intimacy, power, conflict, and divorce.
3398. Ethnic Minority Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and junior standing. Focus is on the psychosocial aspects that impact the four predominant ethnic minority populations in the United States. Fulfills the multicultural requirement.
3400. Statistical Methods (4:3:2). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 or EPSY 3330. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics. Emphasis is placed on application to psychological research problems and an introduction to computer functions. Partially fulfills Core Mathematics requirement (in conjunction with a mathematics course).
3401. Research Methods (4:3:2). Prerequisites: PSY 1300 and PSY 3400 or MATH 2300. Survey of research methods in psychology. Emphasis on critical aspects of experimentation such as designing, conducting, and critiquing experiments, as well as interpreting and communicating results. (Writing Intensive) Back to Top
4000 Level Courses
4000. Individual Problems Course (V1-6). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and consent of instructor. Independent work under the individual guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated for up to 12 hours credit, only 6 of which may count toward fulfillment of the major in psychology.
4300. Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Study of human sexual behavior from a psychosocial viewpoint with emphasis on contemporary research methods and findings. (WS 4302) (Writing Intensive)
4301. Developmental Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. An advanced study of the process of development through consideration of data, theories, and contemporary research issues.
4302. Service Learning in Psychology (3:1:8). Prerequisite:senior standing and consent of instructor. Provides undergraduate psychology majors with an opportunity to earn credit doing supervised service in the community. May be repeated one time for credit toward overall degree requirements.
4305. Abnormal Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and junior standing. Personality deviations and maladjustments; emphasis on clinical descriptions of abnormal behavior, etiological factors, manifestations, interpretations, and treatments.
4306. Constructivist and Narrative Psychologies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3401 or consent of instructor. Introduction to theories, research, and applications of meaning-making psychologies, including constructivist, narrative, social constructionist, and feminist approaches. (Writing Intensive)
4310. Abnormal Child Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 4305 or consent of instructor; junior standing. Description, classification, assessment, treatment, and research methods pertaining to behavioral and emotional disorders of childhood and adolescence..
4316. History of Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and junior standing. A survey of the historical development of modern psychology.
4317. Psychometrics (3:2:1). Prerequisite: PSY 3400 or equivalent. Basic principles and practices of measurement in psychology. Emphasis on construct validity and procedures to develop measures relevant to clinical, counseling, social, and health psychology.
4320. Psychoanalytic Theory and Research (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 and junior standing. From readings in psychoanalytic theory, a hypothesis will be chosen and tested by the group. The results will be discussed with psychoanalysts. Topics will vary. (Writing Intensive)
4321. Interviewing Principles and Practices (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 with a grade of C or better. Review of interviewing principles. Emphasis on skills that will apply directly to interview situations, such as industrial, clinical, and vocational counseling. Demonstration, recordings and discussion.
4323. Perception: Theories and Applications (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Survey of methods and findings in perception. Emphasis on demonstrations of perceptual phenomena; theories of visual perception (cognitive and ecological); applications. Topics include illusions, depth, motion.
4324. Cognition (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3401. Introduction to cognitive psychology, including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, decision-making, and the development of expertise.
4325. Drugs, Alcohol, and Behavior (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300 with a grade of C or better. Survey of psychological factors involved in drug use and an introduction to chemotherapy used in treatment of mental illness.
4326. Human Factors Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3401. Introduction to methods and findings in human factors psychology. Applications of psychological research to designs of machines, environments, and tasks.
4330. Psychology of Lifespan Development and Aging (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Designed to give an overview of the physiological, cognitive, social-role, and motivation changes that occur with age from a psychological development viewpoint.
4331. Social Psychology of Groups (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3304. Social psychology theory and research on topics in group dynamics, including group structure, influence, conflict, performance, decision making, and leadership.
4332. Health Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3401. Introduces students to the contributions of psychology as a discipline to the understanding of health and illness.
4334. Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Survey of current practice and theory in counseling and psychotherapy. Consideration of the research support for counseling and psychotherapy as an agent of change of behavior.
4336. Research in Personality and Social Psychology (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSY 3401 and junior or senior standing. In-depth study of selected research areas in personality and social psychology, with special emphasis on scientific writing. (Writing Intensive)
4343. Language and Literacy Research and Applications (3:2:2). Prerequisite: PSY 1300. Integration of the study of language, reading, and comprehension with research and tutoring experiences.
4344. Cognitive Science Topics (3:3:0). Prerequisites: PSY 1300. Introduction to topics in cognitive science, including language, intelligence, memory, and consciousness. Topics vary by instructor. May be repeated once with consent of instructor.
4380. Intermediate Statistics for Psychologists (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3400 or MATH 2300. Second course in psychological statistics recommended for students planning to attend graduate school. Includes probability, correlation and regression, basic parametric and nonparametric inferential statistics.
4384. Forensic Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3401 and 4305. Introduces students to the interface of psychology and law with a focus on forensic psychology (e.g., forensic psychological assessment, expert testimony). Back to Top
5000 Level Courses
5001. Problems in Psychology (V1-6). Prerequisite: 12 advanced hours of psychology and prior permission of instructor. Independent work under individual guidance of a staff member.
5002. Advanced Practicum in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (V1-6). Prerequisite: PSY 5316 or PSY 5318 and prior permission of instructor. Supervised practice in psychodiagnostics and psychotherapy with selected cases. Emphasis on a wide variety of experience. May be repeated.
5003. Practicum in Human Factors (V3-6). Prerequisite: PSY 5370, 5372, 5380, and prior consent of the human factors program coordinator. Supervised practice in the profession of human factors with selected sites on or off campus. Emphasis is on real-world settings. May be repeated.
5004. Doctoral Internship in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (V1-6). Prerequisite: By arrangement with department chairperson. Full-time supervised internship in an appropriate facility. Enrollment required four times to complete one calendar year.
5101. Colloquium in the Teaching of Psychology (1:2:0). An overview of teaching methods as applied to the teaching of Psychology in the college classroom. Graded pass-fail.
5301. Biological Bases of Psychological Function (3:3:0). Current scientific knowledge of biological aspects of behavior and psychological function, including their history, research methods, and application to experimental and therapeutic research problems.
5303. Developmental Psychopathology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An examination of psychopathology in children, with consideration of the developmental course of various psychological disorders through childhood and adolescence.
5304. Practicum in Intelligence Testing (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A review of the historical and theoretical bases of intelligence testing in addition to instruction and supervised practice in scoring, interpreting, and reporting results from individual intelligence tests.
5306. Seminar in Contemporary Professional Issues (3:3:0). A survey of the employment practices and prevailing legal and ethical standards in contemporary professional psychology.
5308. Vocational Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Review of theories, assessment tools, and interventions in vocational psychology including the integration of vocational issues into psychotherapy.
5309. Clinical Neuropsychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5304, 5338, and doctoral standing in psychology. Foundational course in brain-behavior relationships, neuropathology for neuropsychologists, neuropsychological assessment, and other clinical applications.
5310. Seminar in Child Assessment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5303 and consent of instructor. A review of the procedures used in a comprehensive child assessment and the integration of this information for diagnosis and report writing.
5311. Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Intervention and Management (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5338 with a grade of C or higher and consent of instructor. Didactic introduction to psychotherapy procedures plus a practicum element.
5312. Introduction to Child and Adolescent Psychological Treatment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5303. Introduction to empirically-based treatment approaches pertaining to children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on case formulation and treatment planning.
5315. Objective Personality Assessment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the department, permission of instructor, and PSY 5338. Survey of objective personality and psychodiagnostic assessment including supervised practicum experience and methodological, empirical, theoretical, cultural, and ethical issues.
5316. Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to counseling psychology doctoral program or consent of instructor. Professional identity, research themes and strategies, and ethical standards of counseling psychology. Exploration of theories and techniques of counseling.
5317. Behavioral Assessment (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in PSY 5002 is recommended. Principles of behavioral assessment including idiographic and time series analysis, cognitive/behavioral case formulation, and outcome evaluation. Practicum application to adults.
5318. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to clinical psychology doctoral program. Supervised experience in interviewing. A study of different approaches to psychotherapy with adults.
5322. Family Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5002 or 5311. An introduction to the field of family psychology and therapy. Ideas and techniques of the major approaches to family psychology and therapy.
5323. Group Counseling and Psychotherapy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5002, 5306, and permission of instructor. Designed to provide theories of approaches to group work and a personal experience with group processes. Various points of view will be studied.
5326. Human Motivation: A Social Psychological Approach (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Examination of motivation from a social psychological perspective. Includes consideration of theoretical frameworks of motivation and application to a wide variety of research areas.
5328. Seminar in Social Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3304. Contemporary attitude theory and research; systematic theory in social psychology; social structure and personality; the psychology of social movements and current research trends.
5329. Emotion (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3304 or equivalent. Advanced study of normal human emotion. Emphasis on social, cognitive, and physiological aspects of emotion.
5330. Attitudes and Attitude Change (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3304 or equivalent. Advanced study of the formation, organization, and change of social attitudes. Emphasis on current theory and research.
5331. Small Group Behavior (3:3:0). Prerequisite; PSY 3304. Advanced study of the nature and origin of small groups and interaction processes. Emphasis on data obtained from empirical studies rather than theoretical or logical analysis.
5332. Constructivist and Narrative Therapies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5338 or equivalent. Introduces constructivist and narrative approaches to psychotherapy. Including theoretical bases, empirical research, clinical applications, training/supervision issues, and therapist development.
5333. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5002 and 5318 or 5316. A critical analysis of the major concepts of psychological intervention approaches derived from contemporary learning and cognitive theory.
5334. Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5316. Consideration of theories of vocational development and counseling. Discussion of professional issues and problems related to the area of counseling psychology.
5336. Child and Adolescent Development (3:3:0). A survey of the theoretical foundations of modern child psychology; psychoanalytic theories, social learning theories, cognitive-developmental theories, and comparative ecological theories, research strategies and appropriate models of development.
5338. Seminar in Psychopathology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the department or consent of instructor. A survey of theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology.
5340. Automaticity and Control in Social Behavior (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3304 or equivalent. Exploration of the automatic and controlled aspects of social behavior and thought across several areas of social psychology.
5345. Research Seminar in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5347 with a grade of C or better (can be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor. Survey of methods and approaches to research in these areas.
5347. Advanced Correlational Methods and Factor Analysis (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; Comprehensive survey of multivariance analysis including multiple correlation and factor analysis and other correlational techniques. Review of analysis of co-variance.
5348. Advanced Multivariate Analysis for Psychologists (3:3:2). Prerequisite: PSY 5347. Covers topics in multivariate analysis including canonical correlation, multiway frequency tables, MANOVA, profile analysis, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, and time series analysis.
5350. History and Systems of Psychology (3:3:0). The nature of psychological systematics and theory construction, including cultural and other factors influencing system building; consideration of major systems from the Hellenic period to the present.
5351. Psychophysiology (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3327 or equivalent. Advanced study of human psychophysiology, including a survey of psychophysiological methods and their use to study selected topics in social and cognitive psychology.
5352. Seminar in Learning Theory (3:3:0). An examination of the general areas of learning and memory with particular attention on current theory and data.
5354. Seminar in Perception: Theories and Applications (3:3:0). Theoretical and applied issues in perception. Emphasis on demonstrations of perceptual phenomena (e.g., illusions, motion perception), theories of visual perception, and discussions of human-factors literature.
5356. Seminar in Cognition (3:3:0). A survey of the research and theory on human mental activities such as attention, memory, concepts, language processing, problem solving, and reasoning.
5357. Seminar in Psycholinguisitics (3:3:0). Current models of language, reading, and comprehension with attention to topics such as syntax, prepositional representation, metacognition, decoding, beginning reading instruction, and related computational models.
5360. Structural Equation Modeling for Psychologists (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5347 and 5380 or equivalent. Advanced statistics course focusing on structural equation modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, and path analysis.
5367. Analysis of Repeated Measures and Intensive Longitudinal Designs (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5347 and 5380 or equivalent. Analysis of repeated measures, longitudinal, and intensive longitudinal designs using multilevel models, time series regression, latent variable dynamic and growth curve analysis. Psychological research applications.
5370. Human Factors Psychology (3:3:0). Survey of topics in human factors including human-machine interaction, visual performance, and transportation. Emphasis on presenting solutions to practical design problems and discussing applied literature.
5372. Human Factors Methodology (3:3:0). Overview of human factors methodology including task analysis, usability evaluation and its role in human-computer interaction, assessment of risk, human reliability, and error.
5373. Cognitive Ergonomics (3:3:0). Consideration of cognition in complex work environments with overviews of basic processes (e.g., attention, knowledge, comprehension), applied domains (e.g., sports, driving, industrial systems), and the modern concerns that arise (e.g., automation, teamwork).
5377. Behavioral Medicine (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5338. Introduces graduate students in the applied social sciences to the contributions of psychology to the understanding of health and illness.
5379. Human-Computer Interaction (3:3:0). Fundamentals of human-computer interaction including user interface design, usability and usability methods, cognition and user psychology, user-centered design, and understanding how designers think.
5380. Experimental Design (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Logical principles governing sound experimentation: conventional designs using analysis of variance. Introduction to complex analysis of variance designs and trend tests.
5382. Psychopharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 3327 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Survey of neurophysiological and psychopharmacological effects of psychoactive drugs, including issues of treatment of mental illness and substance abuse.
5384. Psychology and the Law (3:3:0). Survey of the interface between psychology and law including topics in forensic psychology, expert testimony, and psychologists’ influence in policy legislation.
5385. Life Span Development: Psychobiological and Cognitive Processes in Aging (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Study in theory and research involving changes in cognitive and physiological processes in adults with emphasis on middle-aged as well as older individuals.
5396. Multicultural Counseling (3:3:0). Prerequisite: PSY 5002 or 5311. Impact of privilege and culture (race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, etc.) on individual experience and implications for culturally competent practice.
5398. Ethnic Minority and Community Interventions (3:3:0). Course focuses on research and clinical issues related to mental health services for ethnic minority populations and establishing community prevention-intervention programs.Back to Top
6000 Level Course
6000. Master's Thesis (V1-6).
7000 Level Course
7000. Research (V1-12).
8000 Level Course
8000. Doctor's Dissertation (V1-12).Back to Top