PSY-B 309 Cooperative Work Experience in Psychology (1-3 cr)

Experience in psychology-oriented work settings. Grade is determined on the basis of a written report and a supervisor’s evaluation. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

• Prerequisites: 9 hours of completed psychology coursework, consent of instructor and workplace supervisor, and Junior or Senior standing

PSY-B 354 Adult Development and Aging (3 cr)

This is a survey course and serves as a general introduction to the area of aging. The course content examines changes which occur with age in the following areas: intelligence, memory, personality, sexuality, health, living environments, economics, developmental disorders, and treatment for developmental disorders.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103, and PSY-P 216 or equivalent, or consent of instructor

PSY-B 366 Concepts and Applications in Organizational Psychology (3 cr)

Some organization psychology topics introduced in the Industrial/Organizational psychology survey course are covered in more depth. Advanced information is presented for each topic, and students have the opportunity for several different hands on applications including case project and computer exercises. Example topics are organizational culture, employee attitudes, motivation, and leadership.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology, PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology, PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Must have Junior or Senior standing.

PSY-B 386 Introduction to Counseling (3 cr)

This course will help students acquire a repertoire of basic counseling interview skills and strategies and expose students to specific helping techniques. This will be an activity-based course and students will enhance general education goals of listening and problem solving.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 or equivalent. Consent of instructor or Junior or Senior standing.

PSY-B 388 Human Sexuality (3 cr)

A survey of human sexuality to increase knowledge and comfort regarding sexuality in a variety of aspects, i.e., sexual behavior and response, influences of culture and environmental factors, psychological issues, disability effects on sexuality, sexual research, anatomy and physiology.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 or equivalent. Consent of instructor or Junior or Senior standing.

PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr)

Introduction to statistics; the nature of statistical data; ordering and manipulation of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference and decision; estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods. Credit not given for both PSY-K 300 and PSY-K 310.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology
• Recommended prerequisite: PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor and ability to use basic algebra. MATH-B 111 is recommended.

PSY-P 103 General Psychology (3 cr)

Introduction to psychology: its methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in areas of learning, sensory psychology, psychophysiology, individual differences, personality, development, abnormal and social psychology.

PSY-P 199 Career Planning for Psychology Majors (1 cr)

Where do you want to be 10 years from now? How can you get there? Information for undergraduate majors to help them intelligently organize their undergraduate studies. Information about what psychologists do, professional and practical issues in career choice, course selection, intern/research experience, and planning a course of study.

PSY-P 206 Psychology of Everyday Life (3 cr)

This is an introduction to the basic psychological principles and techniques of enhancing relationships with self and others. Emphasis is given to understanding self-limiting behavior, self-understanding, skill development, and knowledge in the dynamics of interactions with others.

PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology (3 cr)

Design and execution of simple experiments, treatment of results, search of the literature, and preparation of experimental reports. This course should be completed before enrolling in upper level (300-400) psychology courses.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology or equivalent or consent of instructor

PSY-P 216 Life Span Development (3 cr)

A survey course which integrates the basic concepts of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development from the prenatal period to death. Theories, research and critical issues in developmental psychology arising throughout the life span are explored with consideration of practical implications.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology or equivalent or consent of instructor

PSY-P 319 Psychology of Personality (3 cr)

Methods and results of scientific study of personality. Basic concepts of personality traits and their measurements; developmental influences; problems of integration.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 320 Social Psychology (3 cr)

Principles of scientific psychology applied to individual in social situations.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)

A first course in abnormal psychology with emphasis on forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, development, interpretation, and final manifestations.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning (3 cr)

Facts and principles of human and animal learning especially as treated in theories attempting to provide framework for understanding what learning is and how it takes place.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 cr)

An examination of the cellular bases of behavior, emphasizing contemporary views and approaches to the study of the nervous system. Neural structure, function, and organization are considered in relation to sensory and motor function, motivation, learning, and other basic behaviors.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Completion of a Biology course. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 328 Evolutionary Psychology (3 cr)

This course considers the bigger picture of human existence by looking at ways that past adaptations to our environment have helped to create our complex behavioral repertoire. From an evolutionary perspective, topics include human ancestry, mate choice, kin selection, cooperative behavior, aggressive behavior, status hierarchies, and art. The human animal’s relation to other species will be emphasized.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception (3 cr)

Basic data, theories, psychophysics, illusions, and other topics fundamental to understanding sensory and perceptual processes.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology (3 cr)

Introduction to human cognitive processes including attention and perception, memory, psycholinguistics, problem-solving, and thinking.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 336 Psychological Tests and Individual Differences (3 cr)

Principles of psychological testing. Representative tests and their uses for evaluation and prediction. Emphasis on concepts of reliability, validity, standardization, norms, and item analysis.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology and PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 390 Special Topics in Psychology (1-3 cr)

Topics vary with instructor and semester. May be repeated once for credit if topic differs.
Offered as needed.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology or equivalent or consent of instructor. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 425 Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr)

A survey of major behavior disorders, with emphasis on empirical research and clinical description relative to etiology, assessment, prognosis and treatment.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 450 Human Factors (3 cr)

Theories and data of experimental psychology applied to the problems of the interaction of people and technology.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology (1-3 cr)

Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Topics vary with instructor and semester. May be repeated once for credit if topic differs.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology
• Recommended prerequisite: PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing or consent of instructor.

PSY-P 459 History and Systems of Psychology (3 cr)

Historical background and critical evaluation of major theoretical systems of modern psychology: Structuralism, functionalism, associationism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychoanalysis. Methodological problems of theory construction and system making. Emphasizes integration of recent trends.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology and 6 hours of psychology courses. Consent of instructor required. Senior standing recommended.

PSY-P 493 Supervised Research I (2-3 cr)

Active participation in research. An independent experiment of modest magnitude, participation in ongoing research in a single laboratory.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology or equivalent, PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent and PSY-K 300 or equivalent. Junior or Senior class standing and consent of instructor.

PSY-P 494 Supervised Research II (2-3 cr)

A continuation of PSY-P 493. Course will include a journal report of the 2 semesters of work.

• Prerequisites:PSY-P 493. Consent of instructor and Junior or Senior standing.

PSY-P 495 Reading and Research in Psychology (1-3 cr)

Completion of a student initiated research project from proposal and data collection to final report and presentation.

• Prerequisites: PSY-P 103 General Psychology or equivalent, PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology or equivalent, and PSY-K 300 or equivalent. Consent of instructor and Junior or Senior standing. PSY-P 493 and PSY-P 494 recommended.

PSY-P 540 Principles of Psychological Assessment and Prediction (3 cr)

Concepts of validity and reliability. Diagnostic devices viewed as bases for decisions. Classification. Comparison of methods of making predictions about individuals.

PSY-P 511 Seminar in Professional Skills, Legal Issues, and Ethics - online (3 cr)

This course provides a critical analysis of professional issues and the ethical and legal standards in the practice of psychology. Traditional and emerging practice areas will be discussed. Topics such as professional code of ethics, legal restrictions, licensure, prescription drug privileges, managed care, and treatment efficacy research will be explored. Ethical standards and decision-making will be studied in the context of professional practice.

PSY-P 624 Principles of Psychopathology (3 cr)

Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Description of the phenomena of psychopathology and the principles associated with their classification.

PSY-I 501 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
This course explores the role of increasing diversity in the U.S. population and how it will affect the delivery of mental health services. The focus of the course is on different ethnic and minority groups, their customs and values, and the impact that these cultural factors have on the utilization of psychological services.

PSY-P 632 Introduction to Clinical Interventions (3 cr)

Systematic integration of theory, research, technique, and evaluation. Based on the available research literature, time-limited and structured interventions for specific clinical problems are designed, administered, and evaluated.

PSY-P 690 Practicum in Clinical Psychology (2 cr)

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

PSY-P 502 Developmental Psychology (3 cr)

An advanced introduction to the theory and experimental analysis of ontogenetic processes. Special emphasis on human development.

PSY-P 535 Introduction to Addictions Counseling (3 cr)

Treatments for drug and alcohol addiction, assessment of drug and alcohol conditions and related disorders, and tracking patients to monitor treatment effectiveness.

PSY-P 736 Child Psychopathology (3 cr)

Seminar on serious behavior disturbances of children. Comparisons with development of normal child interacting with family.

PSY-P 657 Topical Seminar: Abuse (2 cr)

This seminar will focus on child abuse and maltreatment, and individual, family, and community approaches to child abuse.

PSY-P 537 Program Evaluation (3 cr)

To provide an overview of data-based strategies for assessment, planning, implementation will be presented along with illustrative case examples: needs assessment, process evaluation, systems analysis, experimental-outcome evaluation, adversarial evaluation.

PSY-I 669 Psychological Assessment in Rehabilitation II (3 cr)

Presentation of psychometric foundations and the basic prediction model in personality/interest assessment. Coverage of the history of personality, assessment, personality development, and supervised clinical practice in personality/interest assessment in rehabilitation. Emphasis on prediction of everyday functioning.