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 co-requisites 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. Co-requisite: 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
Co-requisite: 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 Co-requisite: 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 methods 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 PSY 542.
PSY 550 Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy 3 cr
Study of the theoretical and empirical foundations of the major systems 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 PSY 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 PSY 550.
PSY 556 Practicum Elective 1-4 cr
Supervised experience with specific client populations or with specialized techniques and
procedures. Prerequisites: PSY 532 and PSY 550.
PSY 558 External Practicum 3-5 cr
Supervised placement in an applied setting. Prerequisites: PSY 553 and/or PSY 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 9 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 6 hours credit. A minimum of 3 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 9 hours credit. A minimum of 6 hours credit is required to meet degree
requirements. Prerequisite: Approval of research prospectus including IRB or Animal Use and
Care Committee approval if applicable.

Department of Psychology

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