| PSYCHOLOGY
(PSY) |
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| PSY 120 |
General
Psychology |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of the basic theories, concepts, principles,
and research findings in the field of Psychology.
Core Course. |
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| PSY 121 |
Honors
General Psychology (H) |
3 cr |
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| 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. Prerequisite: Special permission. |
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| PSY 220 |
Research
Design and Analysis I |
3 cr |
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| Research methods
in psychology with an emphasis on the experimental
method. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. Corequisite: PSY 221. |
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| PSY 221 |
Research Design and Analysis I: Laboratory |
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| Laboratory in research methods in psychology with an emphasis on the experimental method. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121, and EH 102. Corequisite: PSY 220. Fee. |
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| PSY 250 |
Life Span
Development |
3 cr |
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| An overview
of human development from conception to death.
Special emphasis will be placed on cognitive and
social development.
Core Course. |
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| PSY 270 |
Psychology
of Black Experience |
3 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PSY 290 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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Selected topics in psychology. May be repeated
for credit when course content varies. Prerequisite:
PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 310 |
Biological Psychology |
3 cr |
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| An introductory survey of research and theory in neuroscience as it applies to the understanding of behavior. Focus will be on understanding basic mechanisms of neuron function and general coverage of topics such as sensory and motor systems, motivation and emotions, learning and memory, language and thinking, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 120
or PSY 121. |
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| PSY
320 |
Research
Design and Analysis II (C) (W) |
3 cr |
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| Experience
in applying methodological and statistical concepts
introduced in PSY 220 and ST 210, as well as instruction
in additional topics such as research and analysis.
The course will emphasize the use of computers
in conducting behavioral research (e.g., literature
searches, collecting data, analyzing data, writing
research reports). Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121, and PSY 220 and ST 210, and EH 102 or EH 105. Corequisite: PSY 321. Fee. |
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| PSY 321 |
Research Design and Analysis II: Laboratory |
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| Laboratory in research methods in psychology with an emphasis on applying methodological and statistical concepts introduced in PSY 220 and PSY 320. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121, and PSY 220/221, and ST 210, and EH 102. Corequisite: PSY 320. Fee. |
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| PSY 340 |
Abnormal
Psychology |
3 cr |
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| Nature
and development of deviant behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 350 |
Child
and Adolescent Development |
3 cr |
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| The
developmental and psychosocial aspects of childhood
and adolescence. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 394 |
Directed
Study |
1-3 cr |
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| Specific
topics and research findings introduced through
the reading of appropriate professional and scientific
literature. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 395 |
Psychology Practicum |
3 cr |
| Supervised experience in an area of psychology. May include supervised placement in an applied setting. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121 and instructor approval. |
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| PSY 412 |
History and Systems of Psychology (W) |
3 cr |
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| The historical foundations of modern psychology and the development of major theories in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121, and EH 102 or EH 105. |
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| 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. This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. Prerequisites:
PSY 120 or PSY 121 and PSY 220. |
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| PSY 417 |
Applied Behavior Analysis I: Introduction |
3 cr |
| An introduction to the Principles of Behavior intended as a prerequisite to the specific strategies and procedures practiced by Behavior Analysts. This course will present the historical and scientific foundations of Behavior Analysis as applied in educational and other human service settings. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121 and PSY 220 or Education Teacher candidacy. |
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| PSY 418 |
Applied Behavior Analysis II: Methods
| 3 cr |
| Behavioral assessment techniques and operant and respondent methods for deceleration of inappropriate behavior will be covered. Operant methods for accelerating appropriate behaviors, teaching new behaviors, and maintaining behaviors will be covered. Data-based decision making strategies will be used in developing and altering individual programs. Prerequisites: PSY 417. |
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| PSY 419 |
Applied Behavior Analysis III:
Advanced Applications |
3 cr |
| Behavioral assessment techniques and experimental designs for the evaluation of behavior change programs will be covered. Data-based decision making strategies for formative program evaluation and modification are also included. Prerequisites: PSY 417. |
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| PSY 420 |
Psychology
of Learning |
3 cr |
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| Theories,
experimental findings, and methods of investigation
in learning. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121 and
PSY 220. |
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| A
critical analysis of the main theories and research
trends in sensation and perception. This course
will include computer simulations and demonstrations,
and will also emphasize computer applications
for data collection, data analysis, and for reporting
results. This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121, PSY 220; PSY 310
or permission of instructor. Fee. |
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| PSY 435 |
Social
Psychology |
3 cr |
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| A
survey and analysis of major theoretical and experimental
topics of interest in social psychology, such
as how we perceive others, attitude, interpersonal
attraction, aggression, prejudice and altruism.
Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 440 |
Psychology
of Personality |
3 cr |
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| A
survey and critical analysis of major historical
and current theories about personality. The course
will also examine research relevant to the different
approaches and consider various techniques of
personality assessment. Prerequisite: PSY 120
or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 456 |
Adult
Development and Aging |
3 cr |
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| The
developmental and psychosocial aspects of adulthood
and late life. This course is an approved elective for gerontology certification. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 460 |
Industrial
Psychology |
3 cr |
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| Application
of psychological principles and techniques to
business, industry, and government. Prerequisite:
PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 465 |
Introduction
to Measurements and Tests |
3 cr |
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| Theories
and principles of psychological testing. Prerequisites:
PSY 120 or PSY 121 and ST 210. |
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| PSY 470 |
Mental
Retardation |
3 cr |
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| The study
of theories and research in mental retardation
and related areas. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 475 |
Comparative
and Evolutionary Psychology |
3 cr |
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| A
critical analysis of the main theories and research
trends in comparative and evolutionary psychology.
Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121 and PSY 220. |
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| PSY 480 |
Health
Psychology (W) |
3 cr |
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| Current
theories, research and applications in health
psychology. This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. Prerequisites: PSY 120 or PSY 121 and
PSY 220, and EH 102 or EH 105. |
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| PSY 485 |
Psychology of Gender |
3 cr |
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| The study of psychological research on gender differences and theories regarding the origins of these differences. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 490 |
Special
Topics |
1-3 cr |
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| Selected
topics in psychology. May be repeated for credit
when course varies. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| A
survey of basic theories, concepts, principles,
and research findings in a particular focal topic
in psychology. Students will study topics in depth
by reading and presenting research reports, review
papers and book chapters, and through active in-class
discussion of the reading materials. Prerequisites:
PSY 120 or PSY 121, PSY 220, and permission of department
chair. |
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| PSY 494 |
Directed
Studies |
1-3 cr |
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| Directed
study and research. Prerequisite: PSY 120 or PSY 121. |
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| PSY 499 |
Honors
Senior Thesis |
3-6 cr |
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| 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 or PSY 121,
3.3 GPA, PSY 220, and senior status, or approval
of department chair. |
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| 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. |
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| PSY 500 |
Proseminar in Psychology |
1 cr |
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| 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, PSY 502 and PSY 503. |
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| PSY 501 |
Research Design & Stats I |
3 cr |
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| Theories and principles of research design and elements of modern statistics. Introduction to computer programs for statistical analysis will be included. Corequisite: PSY 500. Fee. |
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| PSY 502 |
Research Design & Stats II |
3 cr |
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| Theories and principles of advanced research design and elements of modern statistics. The use of computer applications such as SPSS to analyze empirical data sets will be covered. Corequisite: PSY 500. Fee. |
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| PSY 503 |
Quantitative
Methods II |
3 cr |
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| 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. Fee. |
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| PSY 506 |
Professional
Ethics and Standards |
3 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PSY 510 |
Physiological Psychology |
3 cr |
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| This course provides a foundation in the techniques of advanced psychophysiological methods. The course covers the history of psychophysiology, including the electrical properties of cells, and major organ systems, with particular emphasis on the electroencephalogram (EEG) and neuroimaging techniques. Students are introduced to the principles of psychophysiological recording, common applications of psychophysiology, safety and ethics in psychophysiological research, instrumentation, and research design issues in psychophysiology. Relevant statistical treatment of psychophysiological data will be discussed, including multiple regression, complex ANOVA, scaling of data, and non-parametric alternatives such as boot-strapping. |
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| A
survey of research and theory in learning. |
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| PSY 516 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 cr |
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| This course provides an in-depth examination of selected topics in written and spoken language processing. data from experiments dealing with word recognition, lexical and sublexical procession, sentence processing, and syntax will be considered. The data will be interpreted in terms of current models of language processing including computational, mathematical, and verbal models. This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. |
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| PSY 520 |
Personality
Research and Theory |
3 cr |
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| A
critical analysis and evaluation of major theories
and current research trends in personality. |
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| PSY 522 |
Social
and Personality Psychology |
3 cr |
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| This course provides a foundation for conducting quantitative research in personality and social psychology. Topics covered will include (a) measurement of personality and individual differences (e.g., narcissism, self-esteem), (b) measurement of cognitive and behavioral outcomes in laboratory and non-laboratory settings (e.g. decision-making, implicit cognitions), and (c) data analytic techniques (e.g. testing for mediation/moderation, structural equation modeling). |
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| PSY 524 |
Lifespan Development |
3 cr |
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| Analysis of theories, research methods, and major findings of sensory, perceptual, social, and cognitive changes across the lifespan, from infancy to late life. Research in social and cognitive disabilities, the underlying mechanisms involved in thinking and learning processes, and age-related cognitive models are central to this course. This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. |
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| PSY 528 |
Sensation and Perception |
3 cr |
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| This course provides a multidisciplinary analysis of how the sensory systems analyze physical stimuli to support perception and successful actions. Consideration is given to how the anatomy and physiology of the major sensory systems extract information using low- and high-level mechanisms to create meaningful percepts. Other topics include psychophysics, comparative studies, communication, production and performance, face and object recognition, attention, and event perception. Fee. |
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| PSY 530 |
Introduction
to Applied Psychology and Ethics |
3 cr |
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| Theories,
principles and techniques of interviewing, behavioral
observation and classification of psychological
disorders. |
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| PSY 532 |
Psychopathology |
3 cr |
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| Current
research and theoretical aspects of psychopathology
in children and adults. |
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| PSY 540 |
Psychometrics |
3 cr |
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| Theories
and method of test construction and principles
of measurement and evaluation in the behavioral
sciences. |
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| PSY 542 |
Cognitive Assessment |
3 cr |
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| 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 PSY 540. |
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| PSY 544 |
Practicum Assessment |
3 cr |
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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 PSY 542. |
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| PSY 550 |
Evidence Based Clinical/Counseling Practicum |
3 cr |
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| Study
of the theoretical and empirical foundations of
the major system of psycho-therapeutic change. |
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| PSY 552 |
Multicultural Issues in Psychology |
3 cr |
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| This course will focus on theoretical models, research, techniques, and interventions for working with culturally diverse populations in various settings. Specific issues to be addressed include world views, acculturation and acculturative stress, prejudice and prejudice-reduction techniques, racial/ethnic identity, culture and assessment, and the nature of multicultural competence in Psychology. Issues related to ethnic and racial identity will form the primary focus; however, other types of diversity (e.g., religion, gender, sexual orientation, physically challenged) will also be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 506, PSY 530, PSY 532, and PSY 550. |
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| PSY 554 |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
3 cr |
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| A follow up course to PSY 550, this course will survey theory, research and application of cognitive behavior therapy. Focus will be on treatment strategies and application to a variety of psychological disorders of adults and children. Prerequisites: PSY 506, PSY 530, PSY 532 and PSY 550. |
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Supervised experience with adult and children clients. Includes case conference and seminars. May include supervised placement in an applied setting. May be repeated up to five times for a total of 18 credit hours. Prerequisites: PSY 532 and PSY 550. |
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| PSY 558 |
External
Practicum |
3-5 cr |
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| Supervised
placement in an applied setting. May be repeated up to four times for a total of 15 credit hours. Prerequisites:
PSY 552 and/or PSY 554. |
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| PSY 570 |
Mental
Retardation |
3 cr |
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| A
study of theories and research in mental retardation
and related areas. |
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| PSY 572 |
Child
Psychopathology |
3 cr |
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| The
description and etiology of deviant behavior patterns
in children and adolescents. Prerequisite: PSY
532. |
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| PSY 575 |
Comparative
Psychology |
3 cr |
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| An in-depth analysis of the proximal and ultimate causes of animal and human behavior examined from the perspectives of comparative and evolutionary psychology, psychobiology and ethology. Relevant research in animal models of biological and cognitive systems, learning and motivation, lifespan development and related biopsychosocial factors will be included. **This course is an approved elective for students seeking gerontology certification. |
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| PSY 590 |
Special
Topics in Psychology |
3 cr |
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| Selected
topics in psychology. May be requested for credit
when course content varies for a total of 12 credit hours. |
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| PSY 594 |
Directed
Individual Study |
1-3 cr |
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| Individual
study under the direction of a member of the graduate
faculty. May be repeated for up to nine hours
credit. |
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| PSY 598 |
Project
in Psychology |
1-6 cr |
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| 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. |
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| PSY 599 |
Thesis
Research |
1-6 cr |
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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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