PSY - 2100 STATISTICAL METHODS
[3 hours] Descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to research in basic behavioral
science and to clinical application. Prerequisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent
PSY - 2200 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Disordered human behavior; its etiology, classification, and treatment.
Consideration of different theories. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2400 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Theoretical and empirical approaches to the role of pattern recognition,
attention, memory, language, problem solving and decision making in human thinking. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2500 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Emphasizes change and continuity in development, with a focus on research and
theory during infancy, childhood and adolescence. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2510 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Emphasizes research and theory from conception through old age, and
integrates important developmental issues within a lifespan approach. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2600 PSYCHOBIOLOGY
[3 hours] The neural bases of behavior; topics include organization of the nervous system,
perception and movement, learning and memory, emotion and motivation, drugs, language, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2610 LEARNING AND MOTIVATION
[3 hours] Extended treatment of learning, conditioning, and motivation including operant
learning, reinforcement schedules, symbolic reward, generalization, and related theoretical developments. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 2700 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Theoretical and empirical treatment of socially-based perception and cognition,
interpersonal influence, small group processes, and interpersonal relations. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 3000 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An historical treatment of the development of modern psychology, starting in the
mid 19th century, with some consideration of earlier approaches. Theoretical developments are emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 3010 CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Theoretical and empirical examination of the generality of psychological
concepts across cultural and ethnic groups. A cultural analysis of key topics in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
Prerequisite: Any two 2000-level Psychology courses
PSY - 3020 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
[3 hours] Explore and critique theories and research related to the psychology of women.
Life span development in women, the validity of the study of gender differences, and selected topics relevant to women�s mental health will be
addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 3110 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
[4 hours] Design, execution, analysis, and reporting of research in
psychology. Lecture and laboratory Prerequisite: PSY 2100
PSY - 3120 UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH
[4 hours] Emphasis on the interpretation (as opposed to execution) of
psychological research. Features overview of statistical methods and experimental design principles. Required for Psychology majors
on liberal Arts track. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 3200 PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
[3 hours] Overview of major theoretical ideas and empirical research in
personality and individual differences. Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY - 3210 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An overview of the field of Clinical Psychology including clinical assessment,
psychotherapy, community intervention methods and professional/ethical issues. Prerequisite: PSY 2200
PSY - 3220 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD
[3 hours] Clinical and experimental perspectives on behavioral, developmental, and
emotional disturbances in childhood. Prerequisite: PSY 2500 or 2510; 2200
PSY - 3400 COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Analysis of the neural basis of higher level mental functions (e.g.,
perception, language, emotion), with an emphasis on anatomic and functional differences between the left and right cerebral hemispheres.
Prerequisite: PSY 2400
PSY - 3410 PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE
[3 hours] Examination of the cognitive processes involved in language. Topics
include neural bases of language, speech production and perception, syntax, semantics, language acquisition, and comprehension.
Prerequisite: PSY 2400 or consent of instructor
PSY - 3500 ADOLESCENCE
[3 hours] Views the biological and psychosocial changes during adolescence from a systems
perspective. Emphasizes issues of identity and cognitive growth. Prerequisite: PSY 2500 or 2510
PSY - 3510 THE ADULT YEARS
[3 hours] Emphasizes growth and change throughout adulthood. Issues of personality and
cognitive change are investigated, and theory and research are highlighted. Prerequisite: PSY 2500 or 2510
PSY - 3520 PERCEPTUAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
[3 hours] Emphasizes both theory and research in perceptual and cognitive
development, with a focus on infants, children, and adolescents. Prerequisite: PSY 2500 or 2510
PSY - 3610 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
[3 hours] In-depth treatment of the structure and function of neurons and their mediation
of behavior, both normal and abnormal: circadian rhythms, eating, emotions, sexual behavior, memory, language and mental disorders.
The scientific study of the brain and methods of neuroscience are emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 2600 or consent of instructor
PSY - 3620 SENSORY PROCESSES
[3 hours] In-depth treatment of the neural organization of the sensory and motor systems.
A comparative and evolutionary approach to the study of perception is emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 2600 or PSY 3610 or consent of
instructor.
PSY - 3700 SMALL GROUP BEHAVIOR
[3 hours] An examination of the psychological processes within small groups.
Prerequisite: PSY 2700
PSY - 3710 PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW
[3 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3710. Emphasizes the utilization of theoretical
and empirical notions of psychological science as they apply to both civil and criminal law. Prerequisite: PSY 2700
PSY - 3800 HONORS PROPOSAL
[1 - 3 hours] Literature review and design of an experiment that will form the basis for an
Honors Thesis; a formal written proposal will be prepared in conjunction with, and approved by, the thesis advisor and must be submitted to the
departmental honors advisor. Prerequisite: PYS 2100; admission to Psychology Honors and consent of instructor
PSY - 3820 HONORS MEETING FOR JUNIORS
[1 hour] Topics include advanced research tools, research design, practical approach
to experiments, ethics in research and career planning. Admission to Psychology Honors and consent of instructor. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor
PSY - 3910 HONORS RESEARCH
[1 - 3 hours] Data collection for research that will form the basis for the Honors Thesis.
Admission to Psychology Honors and consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 3940 EXTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY
[1 - 4 hours] Supervised work experience in Psychology-related employment settings.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 4100 RESEARCH PRACTICUM
[1 - 4 hours] Directed by experience in empirical psychological research by students
participating in faculty laboratories. Section number denotes field of research:
:030 - Developmental psychology
:040 - Social psychology
:060 - Cognitive and biological psychology
:070
- Clinical psychology
Consent of instructor. Prerequisite: 2000 level course in content area of the practicum and consent of
instructor
PSY - 4110 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
[4 hours] Study and training in systematic, open-ended, nonquanititative methods for
studying human beings, with an emphasis on grounded theory and phenomenological research methods. Prerequisite: PSY 3110 or 3210.
PSY - 4200 RESEARCH IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
[4 hours] Study and training in methods used in research on clinical populations
or interventions. 4200 (-024): Study of basic elements of communication in psychological helping situations (e.g., counseling,
psychotherapy). (Tape recorder required). Prerequisite: PSY 3110 or 3210.
PSY - 4400 RESEARCH IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
[4 hours] Experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting research on
cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PSY 2400, PSY 3110
PSY - 4500 RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
[4 hours] Study and analysis of research methods, as applied to the
development of perception, learning, socialization, cognition and language. Experience in designing and carrying out research in some of
these areas. Prerequisite: PSY 2500 or PSY2510, PSY 3110
PSY - 4600 RESEARCH IN PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND LEARNING
[4 hours] Experience designing and carrying out research in learning.
Section number denotes topic: section 001 - learning and motivation in infrahuman subjects section 033 - learning and behavior analysis in
humans and its application (not WAC) Prerequisite: PSY 2610 or consent of instructor
PSY - 4700 RESEARCH IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[4 hours] Experience in designing research in social psychology, including a
research project. Prerequisite: PSY 3110, PSY 2700 or equivalent
PSY - 4800 PSYCHOLOGY HONORS CONFERENCE
[4 hours] Intensive reading and discussion of some aspect of psychology.
Content varies. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
PSY - 4820 HONORS MEETING FOR SENIORS
[1 hour] Topics include scientific graphics and visualizing data, professional
publishing, scientific oral and poster presentations. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PSY - 4910 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
[1 - 4 hours] This course will be offered every semester and will fill the requirement for
an advanced research course. A student will carry out an empirical research project of his or her own design under the guidance of a member
of the faculty. The student will collect and analyze the data in conjunction with the faculty member. The purpose of the course is to
provide advanced students with extended experience in carrying out an independent research project in close coordination with a faculty mentor.
The course may be writing intensive if a formal research paper is written in APA journal style and undergoes at least one major revision after
scrutiny by the faculty mentor in conference with the student. The exact nature of the research will depend on the interest of the
individual student and the willingness of the faculty mentor. Students will be required to prepare the required submissions for
presentation to the human or animal subjects protection committees as part of the research and training in the ethics of the discipline.
Prerequisite: PSY 3110 and consent of instructor
PSY - 4950 SENIOR THESIS
[4 hours] In-depth reading and evaluation of a topic in psychology by a student near the end of the
undergraduate career, under the guidance of an individual faculty member. Topic must be approved in advance. Prerequisite:
Senior standing and instructor�s consent.
PSY - 4960 HONORS THESIS
[2 - 3 hours] Analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research aimed at understanding some
aspect of behavior or its underlying mechanisms. The reports include a formal written thesis, a scientific poster, and an oral
presentation. Prerequisite: PSY 3110, PSY 3800, PSY 3820; and consent of instructor
PSY - 4980 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Seminar discussion of selected topics in psychology to allow for a more
comprehensive treatment than possible in other available courses; or technical laboratory course in neuroanatomical techniques. Topics will
vary depending on student demand and availability of instructors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 4 hours] This course is a tutorial consisting of directed independent reading, conferences
with the instructor to discuss the readings and assess the student�s understanding of their significance, and a paper in which the student
summarizes the read material, integrates the material, and discusses its significance for understanding some aspect of behavior. The
purpose of this course is to provide advanced students with extended study of a topic of special interest to the student that is not covered in
regularly scheduled courses. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 6000/7000 HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Intensive historical treatment of the development of modern psychology from
the 19th century. Theoretical psychological and related philosophical positions are emphasized.
PSY - 6010/7010 PSYCHOLOGICAL APPARATUS
[3 hours] Section 001 - Practical electronics and programming with logic modules.
Section 002 - Computer programming.
PSY - 6020/7020 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN
[3 hours] All aspects of the psychology of women will be addressed in this seminar. In
particular a lifespan approach will be taken to an exploration of how social context (violence, economic conditions, etc.) impacts women�s
psychological growth.
PSY - 6030/7030 RESEARCH PRACTICUM
[1 - 3 hours] Developing, conducting, analyzing, and preparing reports of research
projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 6040/7040 TEACHING PRACTICUM
[3 hours] Supervised experience in the teaching of psychology. May be repeated for
credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PSY - 6050/7050 CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] A theoretical and empirical analysis of the systematic functioning of
culture in psychological phenomena, with a focus on key concepts in clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
PSY - 6100/7100 DESIGN AND EVAL OF PSYCH RESEARCH I
[3 hours] Theory of probability, descriptive statistics, inferential
statistics.
PSY - 6110/7110 DESIGN AND EVAL OF PSYCH RESEARCH II
[3 hours] Hypothesis testing, factorial designs and their analysis,
non-parametric approaches. Prerequisite: PSY 6100/7100 or equiv.
PSY - 6130/7130 DESIGN AND EVAL OF PSYCH RESEARCH III
[3 hours] Readings and discussion of problems of research design and
analysis. Prerequisite: PSY 6110 or equiv.
PSY - 6140/7140 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Overview of inquiry methods for applied research, including relevant
philosophy of science; qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis; common research designs; and specialized analysis methods
(e.g., meta-analysis). Prerequisite: PSY 6110 or equivalent
PSY - 6200/7200 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
[3 hours] Advanced analysis of traditional and modern theories of personality and
individual differences. Emphasis is on philosophical understandings of human motivation, personality development, and the etiology and treatment
of psychopathology.
PSY - 6210/7210 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
[3 hours] Critical analysis of diagnostic classification models, etiological
conceptualizations, and therapeutic interventions form mental disorders.
PSY - 6220/7220 COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT
[3 hours] Assessment of cognitive functioning, utilizing tests of cognitive abilities
and achievement.
PSY - 6230/7230 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
[3 hours] Assessment of personality functioning utilizing objective tests.
Prerequisite: PSY 6220/7220
PSY - 6250/7250 SEMINAR IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Advanced seminar focusing on selected topics from the general area
of clinical psychology. -001 Clinical neuropsychology -002 Child psychopathology -003 Child Clinical Intervention -004 Marital & Family
Therapy -005 Psychotherapy research & program evaluation Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
PSY - 6260/7260 PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
[3 hours] Exploration of ethical and professional issues faced by clinical
psychologists. Detailed analysis of the American Psychological Association�s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
PSY - 6270/7270 CHILD CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Advanced study of the psychopathology and treatment of behavioral,
developmental, and emotional disturbances in childhood. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PSY - 6280/7280 COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES
[3 hours] Presentation and exploration of several cognitive-behavioral
and behavioral psychotherapies. Applications to different clinical populations
PSY - 6290/7290 PSYCHODYNAMIC/EXPERIENTIAL THERAPIES
[3 hours] Overview of the major therapeutic approaches within the
psychodynamic and humanistic-experiential traditions, specifically, brief dynamic and interpersonal treatments; and client-centered, gestalt and
process-experiential therapies. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
PSY - 6390/7390 CLINICAL LABORATORY
[4 hours] Clinical interviewing, diagnostic assessment, case conceptualization, and oral
presentation of clinical cases. Diagnostic, therapeutic, and professional issues are addressed via didactic coursework and practicum work with
clients in the Psychology Clinic.
PSY - 6400/7400 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An intensive examination of human information processing. Topics include
neural bases of cognition, perceptual and attentional processing, mental imagery, memory, problem solving and reasoning.
PSY - 6410/7410 SEMINAR IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] An advanced seminar focusing on selected topics from the general
area of Cognitive Psychology.
PSY - 6420/7420 SEMINAR ON THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE
[3 hours] An advanced seminar focusing on selected topics concerned
with the psychology of language. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
PSY - 6500/7500 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Advanced treatment of the theoretical and empirical literature in
developmental psychology, and of the major issues of the field.
PSY - 6510/7510 SEMINAR IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Readings and evaluative discussions of the primary research
literature in developmental psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 6500
PSY - 6600/7600 BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE
[3 hours] Structure and function of neurons and the neural mediation of behavior,
both normal and abnormal.
PSY - 6610/7610 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOBIOLOGY AND LEARNING
[3 hours] Readings and evaluative discussions of the primary research
literature in psychobiology, behavioral neuroscience, neuroanatomy, learning, motivation, and perception. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor
PSY - 6620/7620 COMPARATIVE NEUROANATOMY
[3 hours] -001 Laboratory; identification of structures in all of the major
functional systems in histological brain sections of at least three different species. -002 Laboratory; neurohistological techniques
including sectioning and staining. Prerequisite: PSY 6600 or equivalent
PSY - 6630/7630 SENSORY PROCESSES
[3 hours] In-depth treatment of the neural organization of the sensory and motor systems.
A comparative and evolutionary approach to the study of perception is emphasized. Prerequisite: 6600 or equivalent
PSY - 6700/7700 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Social cognition and behavior, interpersonal influence and social relations will
be addressed.
PSY - 6710/7710 SEMINAR IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] In depth treatment of selected topics in Social Psychology.
PSY - 6930/7930 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
[3 hours] Readings and evaluative discussions of the primary research literature in
psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PSY - 6940/7940 COMMUNITY EXTERNSHIP
[4 hours] Supervised applied assessment, therapeutic, and consultative experience in
community settings. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PSY � 69607960 M.A. THESIS
[1 - 6 hours] Developing, conducting and analyzing the thesis research project, writing the thesis.
PSY - 6980/7980 SPECIAL TOPICS
[1 - 3 hours] Professional issues in academic and scientific psychology.
PSY - 6990/7990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 15 hours] Directed reading and/or experimentation on a topic selected by the study in
conjunction with a faculty mentor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
PSY - 8960 PHD DISSERTATION
[1 - 15 hours] Developing, conducting and analyzing the dissertation research project; writing
the dissertation.
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