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PSY 120 General Psychology 3
cr
A survey of the basic
theories, concepts, principles, and research findings in the field
of Psychology.
PSY 121 Honors General Psychology (H) 3 cr
This course will provide a survey of the basic theories, concepts,
principles, and research findings in the field of Psychology. Along
with the broad overview provided by the course, students will participate
in a more in-depth examination of selected special topics (e.g. those
topics generating controversy in the research community and in our
society) as selected by the instructor. By contrast with the PSY 120
General Psychology course already being taught, the Honors General
Psychology course will provide a more thorough coverage of selected
copies, and will involve additional weekly laboratory demonstrations
and discussions in a small group format. Prerequisite: Special permission.
PSY 220 Research Design and
Analysis I 3 cr
Research methods in psychology
with an emphasis on the experimental method. Prerequisite; PSY 120.
PSY 250 Life Span Development 3 cr
An overview of human
development from conception to death. Special emphasis will be placed
on cognitive and social development. Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 270 Psychology of Black Experience
3 cr
Theories and principles
of psychology pertaining to the experience of black Americans. Includes
the development of the black psychological perspective, African-American
historical developments and philosophy, identify development and determinants
of the black personality, and contemporary issues in the black community.
Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 290 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Selected topics in psychology.
May be repeated for credit when course content varies. Prerequisite:
PSY 120.
PSY 310 Introduction to Physiological
Psychology 3 cr
The structure and function
of the brain and nervous system as they relate to behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 120.
PSY 320 Research Design and Analysis
II 3 cr
Experience with the methodological
concepts introduced in PSY 220 and instruction in additional research
design and analysis knowledge. Prerequisites: PSY 120 and 220, and
ST 210.
PSY 340 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr
Nature and development
of deviant behavior. Prerequisite PSY 120.
PSY 350 Child and Adolescent Development
3 cr
The developmental and
psychosocial aspects of childhood and adolescence. Prerequisites:
PSY 120, 220.
PSY 356 Adult Development and Aging
3 cr
The developmental and
psychosocial aspects of adulthood and late life. Prerequisite: PSY
120.
PSY 383 Experimental Analysis of Behavior
(W) 3 cr
The experimental analysis
of behavior emphasizing research design and methods used in the study
of conditioning and learning. Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 394 Directed Study 1-3 cr
Specific topics and research
findings introduced through the reading of appropriate professional
and scientific literature. Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 410 History and Systems of Psychology
(W) 3 cr
The historical foundations
of modern psychology and the development of major theories in psychology.
Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 416 Cognition 3 cr
An overview of psychological
research and theory in cognitive psychology. The course will emphasize
how people gather, process, represent, and use information to guide
thought and action. Prerequisites: PSY 120 and 220.
PSY 420 Psychology of Learning 3 cr
Theories, experimental
findings, and methods of investigation in learning. Prerequisites:
PSY 120 and 220.
PSY 430 Perception 3 cr
Current theories and
research in sensation and perception. Prerequisites: PSY 120, 220
and 310, permission of instructor.
PSY 435 Social Psychology 3 cr
Effects of social and
cultural factors upon individual and group behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 120.
PSY 440 Psychology of Personality
3 cr
A survey of some of the
historically influential thoughts about the nature of human personality.
Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 460 Industrial Psychology 3 cr
Application of psychological
principles and techniques to business, industry, and government. Prerequisite:
PSY 120.
PSY 465 Introduction to Measurement
and Tests 3 cr
Theories and principles
of psychological testing. Prerequisites: PSY 120 and ST 210.
PSY 470 Psychology of Gender 3 cr
The study of psychological
research on gender differences and theories regarding the origins
of these differences. Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 480 Health Psychology 3 cr
Current theories, research
and applications in health psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 120 and
220.
PSY 490 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Selected topics in psychology.
May be repeated for credit when course varies. Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 494 Directed Studies 1-3 cr
Directed study and research.
Prerequisite: PSY 120.
PSY 499 Honors Senior Thesis 3-6 cr
Student conducts an independent
research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Recommended
for psychology majors planning graduate school. Permission of department
chair is required prior to registration. Prerequisites: PSY 120, 3.3
GPA, PSY 220, and senior status or approval of department chair.
NOTE: Enrollment in psychology graduate
courses is normally limited to those students admitted to the Psychology
Graduate Program. Requests for permission to enroll from other graduate
students will be considered on an individual basis if space is available.
Such requests should be directed to the department chair. All practicum
courses are limited to students formally admitted to the applied psychology
concentration. Prerequisites and corequisites for specific courses
are listed by each course. A grade of "B" is required in
a prerequisite course before enrollment in the subsequent course will
be allowed.
PSY 500 Research Foundations No Credits
The research foundations
seminar will meet for approximately two hours every other week. Research
presentations will be given by faculty and advanced graduate students.
In addition, discussion of project and thesis requirements and procedures
will take place. Required of all students registered for PSY 501,
502 and 503.
PSY 501 Quantitative Methods I 4 cr
Elements of modern statistics
including sets and functions, probability theory, hypothesis testing,
analysis of variance models, correlation, regression, and distribution-free
statistics as they relate to psychology. Introduction to computer
programs for statistical analysis will be included. Corequisite: PSY
500.
PSY 502 Research Design in Psychology
3 cr
Theories and principles
of research design. Emphasis will be placed on the interrelationships
among theory, measurement, design and analysis. Prerequisite: PSY
501. Corequisite: PSY 500.
PSY 503 Quantitative Methods II 3
cr
Elements of modern statistics
with emphasis on application to psychological research. Multivariate
statistical techniques to include multiple regression, multivariate
analysis of variance, discriminant, canonical, and factor analysis
will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 502. Corequisite: PSY 500.
PSY 506 Professional Ethics and Standards
3 cr
An introduction to professional
and ethical issues as they pertain to psychology. Focus is on the
development of an ethical and professional awareness in the practice
of psychology, including teaching and research.
PSY 510 Physiological Psychology 3
cr
A survey of recent research
and theory in neuroscience as it applies to the understanding of both
normal and pathological behavior.
PSY 514 Learning 3 cr
A survey of research
and theory in learning. (Dual listed.)
PSY 516 Cognition 3 cr
A survey of research
and theory in cognitive psychology.
PSY 520 Personality Research and Theory
3 cr
A critical analysis and
evaluation of major theories and current research trends in personality.
(Dual listed.)
PSY 522 Social Psychology 3 cr
An analysis of the current
major theories, research topics, and methodology in social psychology.
(Dual listed.)
PSY 524 Developmental Psychology 3
cr
A review of theory and
research in life-span developmental psychology. Special consideration
will be given to cognitive development and social-emotional development.
PSY 530 Introduction to Applied Psychology
1 cr
Theories, principles
and techniques of interviewing, behavioral observation and classification
of psychological disorders.
PSY 532 Research & Theory in Psychopathology
3 cr
Current research and
theoretical aspects of psychopathology in children and adults.
PSY 540 Theories of Psychological
Assessment 3 cr
Theories and method of
test construction and principles of measurement and evaluation in
the behavioral sciences.
PSY 542 Intelligence Testing 4 cr
Principles and methods
of individual intelligence testing, including the administration of
the Wechsler and the Stanford-Binet tests. Practical experience in
the administration, interpretation and report writing of a psychological
evaluation using intelligence tests. Prerequisites: PSY 530 and 540.
PSY 544 Personality Assessment 4 cr
Theory, development and
interpretation of selected personality assessment instruments. Methods
and procedures in administering and interpreting personality, aptitude
and career interest tests. Prerequisites: PSY 540 and 542.
PSY 550 Theories of Counseling and
Psychotherapy 3 cr
Study of the theoretical
and empirical foundations of the major system of psychotherapeutic
change.
PSY 552 Child and Family Therapy 4
cr
Theories, principles
and techniques of psychological interventions for children and families.
Practical experience in the application of psychological assessment
and treatment procedures with children and families. Prerequisites:
PSY 532 and 550.
PSY 554 Psychotherapy with Adults
4 cr
Study of psychotherapeutic
techniques available for cognitive, emotional, and behavior change
in adults. Supervised experience in psychotherapeutic procedure with
adult clients. Includes seminars and case conference. Prerequisites:
PSY 532 and 550.
PSY 556 Practicum Elective 1-4 cr
Supervised experience
with specific client populations or with specialized techniques and
procedures. Prerequisites: PSY 532 and 550.
PSY 558 External Practicum 3-5 cr
Supervised placement
in an applied setting. Prerequisites: PSY 553 and/or 555.
PSY 570 Mental Retardation 3 cr
A study of theories and
research in mental retardation and related areas.
PSY 572 Child Psychopathology 3 cr
The description and etiology
of deviant behavior patterns in children and adolescents. Prerequisite:
PSY 532.
PSY 590 Special Topics in Psychology
3 cr
Selected topics in psychology.
May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
PSY 594 Directed Individual Study
1-3 cr
Individual study under
the direction of a member of the graduate faculty. May be repeated
for up to nine hours credit.
PSY 598 Project in Psychology 1-6
cr
Completion of a research
project, program proposal, program evaluation, major literature review
or other comparable experience under the direction of a member of
the graduate faculty. IRB or Animal Use and Care Committee approval
may be required for some projects. May be repeated for up to six hours
credit. A minimum of three hours credit is required to meet degree
requirements.
PSY 599 Thesis Research 1-6 cr
Completion and oral defense
of a master’s thesis based upon original research. May be repeated
for up to nine hours credit. A minimum of six hours credit is required
to meet degree requirements. Prerequisite: Approval of research prospectus
including IRB or Animal Use and Care Committee approval if applicable.
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