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PSYC-394 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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PSYC-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-410 Advanced Forensic Psychology (3)
This course is organized around reading primary sources in important areas of forensic psychology including torture, predatory sexual behaviors, bullying, and battering, among others. Students gain an in-depth exposure to and increased understanding of Axis II, Cluster B personality disorders, as described in the DSM-IV, and have extensive exposure to the most scientific research on these phenomena. Crosslist: PSYC-610 .
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PSYC-414 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
Application of psychological principles to the field of work. Includes selection, training, evaluation, leadership, motivation, decision making, job attitudes and satisfaction, organizational structure and theory, and human factors. Crosslist: PSYC-614 . Prerequisite: two psychology courses and one statistics course.
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PSYC-420 Adolescent Psychology (3)
Study of adolescence as a period of transition. Includes research and theory on hormonal, emotional, social, and cognitive development in adolescence. The influence of peer pressure, need for self-individuation, and problems of adolescence are also considered. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-425 Psychology of Eating Disorders and Obesity (3)
The study of theory, research, diagnosis and treatment as it pertains to nutrition, dieting, exercise, body image, obesity, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 or PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-430 Human Sexual Behavior (3)
Basic physiological knowledge, sex education, sexual myths, premarital and marital sexual behavior, homosexuality, pornography, etc. Emphasis on psychological aspects of sex and sexuality.
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PSYC-433 Research Design and Methods: Social Science Psychology Research (4)
Introduces basic principles of psychological measurement and research design. Explains methods of identifying and developing reliable and valid psychological tests and behavioral observation systems. Reviews experimental and correlational research designs, as applied to social science areas of psychology (e.g. psychotherapy outcome research). Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-440 Social Psychological Approaches to Clinical Issues (3)
Examines applications of social psychology to clinical psychology. Includes using social psychology to understand disorders such as depression; applying social psychology to treatment issues, such as persuading people to remain in therapy; and considering diagnosis as a problem in social cognition. Prerequisite: PSYC-205 .
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PSYC-450 Psychology of Well-Being (3)
An overview of the theory, research, and applications in the psychology of well-being. Includes self-esteem, relationships and intimacy, competence and achievement, crisis and loss, and meaning and values in life. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 or PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-468 Alternative Medicine (3)
This course explores the art and science of alternative (also known as integrative, complementary, or holistic) medicine. It investigates the scientific, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of healing, including scientific research as well as historical and global healing traditions. The modern perspective of mind-body-spirit healing is considered in context with specific alternative therapies, including acupuncture, meditation, herbal and homeopathic medicine, bio-energy healing, psychotherapy, nutrition, chiropractic, and more. Crosslist: PSYC-668 .
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PSYC-470 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
The focus is on two major activities of clinical psychologists: assessment and clinical intervention (psychotherapy and program models). Also includes the functions, history, training, and ethics of the profession. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 or PSYC-115 , and either PSYC-215 or .
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PSYC-480 Research Design and Methods: Experimental Psychology (4)
Data and research methods in core areas of psychology. Review of experimental design. Individual and group experiments. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-490 Independent Study Project in Psychology (1-6)
Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-491 Internship (1-6)
Practical experience in a professional setting in the metropolitan area for advanced psychology majors. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PSYC-494 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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PSYC-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-497 Topics in Psychology (3)
Topics vary by section. Each section is an intensive course in a specialized area of psychology, such as community psychology, social and clinical judgment, and psychology of infancy. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: three psychology courses and junior standing. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-498 Senior Thesis Seminar (3)
Students participate in research under the supervision of individual faculty (which should be arranged before enrolling). The proposal, analysis, and conclusions of this research are discussed among other students as well as with departmental faculty. Honors students are required to take two semesters. Repeatable for credit. Permission: instructor.
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Psychology (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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PSYC-502 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Philosophical and scientific background of modern psychology and contemporary problems of theory construction.
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PSYC-515 Psychology of Music (3)
This course focuses on how we process music in general, both at micro and macro levels. The course explores neural, perceptual, cognitive, as well as social and clinical aspects of both listening to and performing music. Topics discussed include the workings of the brain, comparisons with language, memory for music, development of musicality, individual differences, performance anxiety, and music therapy. Crosslist: PERF-515 . Prerequisite: three psychology courses. Note: theoretical or practical music experience required.
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PSYC-518 Advanced Human Neuropsychology (3)
This course is concerned primarily with the structure, organization, and function of the human brain with a major focus on the empirical, anatomical, and theoretical aspects of clinical and experimental human neuropsychology. Topics usually include neuroanatomy, basic neurology, vision, object and face recognition, spatial perception, motor function, language, memory, executive function, and consciousness. Dysfunctions, such as the agnosias, apraxias, amnesias, and aphasias, are also covered and illustrated with clinical case studies.
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PSYC-521 Ethnic and Minority Issues in Psychology (3)
A review of ethnic and minority issues as they relate to testing, psychotherapy, research, and other aspects of scientific and professional psychology.
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PSYC-530 Conditioning and Learning (3)
Advanced treatment of the basic principles, theory, and experimental literature of contemporary operant and Pavlovian conditioning. The reinforcement variables responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the stimulus control of behavior and incentive-motivation are studied. These variables are central to understanding changes in behavior resulting from past experience. The emphasis is on basic principles and research in this area, although practical applications, such as animal models of drug abuse, are also discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC-200 or PSYC-370 .
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PSYC-533 Cognitive Behavior Therapy (3)
This seminar examines critically the cognitive revolution in behavior therapy. We review the theoretical basis, clinical procedures, and empirical status of several major forms of cognitive behavior therapy, which share the premise that maladaptive thinking is at the core of psychological distress.
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PSYC-545 Psychology of Sex Similarities and Differences (3)
Examines the ways that the behavior of males and females are comparable by examining the psychological literature to understand what biological and social-cultural factors influence these behaviors. Considers what conclusions can be drawn from the existing data and what types of research should be done to further knowledge of gender issues.
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PSYC-555 Improving Human Services (3)
To measure, monitor, and maximize the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mental health treatment, substance abuse programs, and other human services, concrete strategies are presented for collecting, analyzing, presenting and using data on resources, procedures, processes, and outcomes. Readings are augmented with case studies and findings from evaluations by the faculty and students. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 and STAT-202 or STAT-203 .
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PSYC-590 Independent Reading Course in Psychology (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PSYC-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-597 Topics in Psychology (3)
Topics vary by section. Each section is an intensive course in a specialized area of psychology. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-598 Seminar in Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience (3)
Topics vary by section. Examination of neuroscience issues through articles, texts, and group discussion. The course extends the foundations established in the core curriculum and demonstrates their application to cutting edge research. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Psychology (Graduate Courses) |
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PSYC-091 Internship (0)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PSYC-600 Advanced Memory and Cognition (3)
After a short review of the field in general, this course focuses on specific issues, both theoretical and applied. Areas covered include attention, perception, language, and thinking.
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PSYC-601 Physiological Psychology (3)
Anatomical and physiological substrata of behavior. Prerequisite: two psychology courses.
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PSYC-605 Advanced Personality Psychology (3)
Examines contemporary research in personality psychology, focusing on expectancies, motivation, self-concept, and genetic and environmental influences on personality development. Gender and cultural issues are considered, as are applications of personality psychology in the study of mental and physical health.
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PSYC-610 Advanced Forensic Psychology (3)
This course is organized around reading primary sources in important areas of forensic psychology including torture, predatory sexual behaviors, bullying, and battering, among others. Students gain an in-depth exposure to and increased understanding of Axis II, Cluster B personality disorders, as described in the DSM-IV, and have extensive exposure to the most scientific research on these phenomena. Crosslist: PSYC-410 .
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PSYC-613 Neuropharmacology: The Biochemistry of Behavior (3)
Following an overview of central nervous system physiology, this class gives a detailed examination of the range of neurotransmitters involved in neural communication and modulation. Each neurotransmitter is described in the context of its biochemistry, distribution, pharmacology, and involvement in both normal and abnormal behavior.
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PSYC-614 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
Application of psychological principles to the field of work. Includes selection, training, evaluation, leadership, motivation, decision making, job attitudes and satisfaction, organizational structure and theory, and human factors. Crosslist: PSYC-414 . Prerequisite: two psychology courses and one statistics course.
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PSYC-618 Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment (3)
Introduces theoretical and empirical principles of neuropsychological assessment. Emphasis on developing skills of behavioral and cognitive observation coupled with an understanding of the underlying functional organization of the human nervous system. Students study representative tests and, in the laboratory and/or in supervised clinical settings, practice their administration, scoring, and interpretation. Prerequisite: PSYC-518 and PSYC-633 . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-622 Stress, Coping, and Emotion (3)
This course introduces students to the theory, methods, and applications of stress and coping research, while allowing them to understand and manage their own experiences of stress. Reading assignments and lectures address the nature of psychological stress, its relation to appraisals, coping, and emotion, and the specific methodological challenges of studying stress and coping. It includes models of stress responses, personality, gender, and culture. Personal growth, stress and health, depression, and clinical interventions are also discussed.
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PSYC-630 Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
A survey of research literature relevant to the therapist, the client, the relationship and process of psychotherapy. Major theoretical orientations and techniques are reviewed.
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PSYC-633 Psychological Assessment I (3)
Introduces students to basic principles of psychological assessment. Emphasizes conceptual issues much more than practical applications, though substantive psychological research is used to illustrate the concepts. Helps students learn how to critically evaluate, and contribute to, knowledge regarding measurement of psychological functioning.
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PSYC-640 Statistical Methods for Mediation and Moderation in Psychology (3)
In this hands-on course students learn mediation and moderation through the use of multiple and logistic regression and use statistical software to perform each type of analysis. Students learn to better interpret data analyses encountered in scholarly research articles and presentations, and to apply the statistical methods to their own research. Grading: A-F only. Permission: instructor. Note: A basic statistics course is required.
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PSYC-641 Advanced Social Psychology (3)
Psychological factors in human social behavior. Examination of research literature with emphasis on design and methodology. Theoretical problems in social behavior and current trends in experimentation.
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PSYC-650 Psychological Research (3)
An in-depth examination of experimental design and methods of conducting research in clinical, social, experimental, and bio-psychology.
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PSYC-651 Psychopathology: Theory and Research (3)
In this seminar students discuss the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of psychopathology. While it is important to know the diagnostic criteria for each disorder, it is more important to have an understanding of the relationship between disorders and how the overlap influences the field of psychopathology. The development of DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and the theory behind psychopathological classification provides the background for understanding the etiology of adult disorders. Current research that addresses the classification and treatment of adult disorders is also covered.
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PSYC-652 Assessment of Intellectual Function and Personality (3)
Introduction to administration and interpretation of WAIS-III, MMPI-II, and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV. Also includes integration across tests, holistic case conceptualization, and report writing. Prerequisite: PSYC-651 and PSYC-633 . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-654 Advanced Assessment: Integrative Battery (3)
This advanced testing course builds on PSYC-633 and PSYC-652 . Students are trained to administer batteries of tests, score them, and write reports that integrate the findings from the tests. Prerequisite: PSYC-633 and PSYC-652 .
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PSYC-660 Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)
Current theoretical and research issues in developmental psychology. Areas of emphasis include socialization, affective development, and cognitive development. Students, from their readings and discussion, critically analyze existing data and formulate questions for further investigation.
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PSYC-668 Alternative Medicine (3)
This course explores the art and science of alternative (also known as integrative, complementary, or holistic) medicine. It investigates the scientific, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of healing, including scientific research as well as historical and global healing traditions. The modern perspective of mind-body-spirit healing is considered in context with specific alternative therapies, including acupuncture, meditation, herbal and homeopathic medicine, bio-energy healing, psychotherapy, nutrition, chiropractic, and more. Crosslist: PSYC-468 .
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PSYC-670 Behavioral Medicine (3)
Acquaints students with psychological theory, research, and practical techniques for maintaining health, preventing dysfunctions, and remediating health problems. Includes cognitive-behavioral techniques for cardiovascular risk reduction (smoking, obesity, stress, diet), exercise enhancement, time management, adherence to medical regimens, and problems with nervous, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal systems. Restriction: graduate psychology program.
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PSYC-680 Experiential/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum I (3)
Interviewing techniques and practice in skills related to counseling psychotherapy by systematic exposure to critical elements in interviews and psychotherapy. Humanistic and psychodynamic theory are presented and used to guide case conceptualization. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-681 Experiential/Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum II (3)
Continuation of PSYC-680 . Interviewing techniques and practice in skills related to counseling psychotherapy by systematic exposure to critical elements in interviews and psychotherapy. Humanistic and psychodynamic theory are presented and used to guide case conceptualization. through supervision and guided observation. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-685 Seminar in Psychological Research (3)
This course considers issues related to the execution of large research projects. Topics include professional writing, development of research ideas, challenges of working with others, and philosophy of statistics. The course also helps students develop ideas about how to execute oral professional presentations. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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PSYC-690 Independent Study Project in Psychology (1-6)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PSYC-691 Internship (1-6)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PSYC-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-698 Directed Research (1-9)
Repeatable for credit. Grading: A-F only. Note: May not be used in place of PSYC-685 , PSYC-797 , or PSYC-799 .
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PSYC-710 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Practicum I (3)
Review of behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Supervision and co-therapy in application of techniques. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) .
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PSYC-711 Cognitive-Behavior Therapy Practicum II (3)
Review of behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Supervision and co-therapy in application of techniques. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) .
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PSYC-715 Supervision and Consultation (1)
An overview of common models of supervision and consultation in psychology with an emphasis on the evidence-based variables contributing to effective supervision and consulting relationships. The course explores the difference between supervisor and supervisee and consultant and consultee while emphasizing awareness of ethical issues and reasoning.
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PSYC-780 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Youth I (3)
This advanced clinical practicum provides training in cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment for children and adolescents, with a focus on anxiety and related disorders. In addition to gaining supervised experience with individual and family-based protocols for treating anxiety, students learn behavioral modification principles and practices as they apply to common comorbidities (e.g., oppositional defiance). The course emphasizes the interplay between science and practice, and involves didactic instruction as well as group and individual supervision. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-781 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Youth II (3)
Continuation of PSYC-780 . This advanced clinical practicum provides training in cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment for children and adolescents, with a focus on anxiety and related disorders. In addition to gaining supervised experience with individual and family-based protocols for treating anxiety, students learn behavioral modification principles and practices as they apply to common comorbidities (e.g., oppositional defiance). The course emphasizes the interplay between science and practice, and involves didactic instruction as well as group and individual supervision. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-791 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum I (3)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-792 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum II (3)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-793 Advanced Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Practicum I (3)
Provides advanced training in behavioral and cognitive therapies. Students learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various disorder specific interventions, (e.g., Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Interoceptive Exposure for panic disorder), both in the classroom and while providing treatment to adult outpatients. Additional activities include report writing, case presentation, and instructor-led group consultation with peers. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-794 Advanced Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Practicum II (3)
Continuation of PSYC-793. Provides advanced training in behavioral and cognitive therapies. Students learn Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and various disorder specific interventions, (e.g., Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, Interoceptive Exposure for panic disorder), both in the classroom and while providing treatment to adult outpatients. Additional activities include report writing, case presentation, and instructor-led group consultation with peers. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: PSYC-793 . Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-797 Master’s Thesis Research (1-3)
Grading: SP/UP only.
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PSYC-799 Doctoral Dissertation Research (1-9)
Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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PSYC-898 Doctoral Continuing Enrollment (1-9)
May be taken by doctoral students completing coursework, exams or proposals in preparation for advancement to candidacy. May be taken with or without regular coursework. Tuition is assessed at the 1 credit rate. Academic load will be determined by total enrolled credits for the semester. Repeatable once for credit. Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: Behavior, Cognition, and Neuroscience (PhD) or Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: program director.
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PSYC-899 Doctoral Dissertation (9)
May be taken by doctoral students who are advanced to candidacy with the approval of the faculty supervising the dissertation (or designee). It is a 9 credit course, but tuition is assessed at the 1 credit rate. The course is graded SP/UP and students will be deemed full-time. The Office of the Registrar must be notified when a student has advanced to candidacy. Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy. Permission: program director.
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Public Administration (Undergraduate Courses) |
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PUAD-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PUAD-260 Administrative Politics (3)
An introduction to American public administration and the executive branch of government. Emphasis on the politics of administration and on the relationship of the bureaucracy with clientele groups, Congress, the White House, and the public. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PUAD-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PUAD-343 Introduction to Public Administration and Governance (3)
An introduction to the theory and practice of organizing the modern state and achieving public policies. The course examines the evolution of the modern administrative state, together with the organizational theories that characterize and influence its development. Usually Offered: spring.
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PUAD-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PUAD-490 Independent Research in Public Administration (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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PUAD-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Public Administration (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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PUAD-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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Public Administration (Graduate Courses) |
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PUAD-010 Introduction to Experiential Education and the Learning Community (0)
An introduction to the concepts and practices of experiential education. The group learning process is used to acquaint students with the core learning philosophy of the MSOD program and to support students in maximizing learning in “Learning Community Time” and in a cohort setting. No credit given toward degree requirement. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Organization Development (MSOD) . Note: Required orientation for MSOD program.
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PUAD-089 Colloquium in Public Administration and Policy (0)
This course consists primarily of research presentations by PhD students, departmental faculty, and external scholars on a variety of topics in public administration and public policy. It also includes professional development sessions on publication, teaching, and job market strategies. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: PhD program.
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PUAD-601 Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis I (3)
This course applies descriptive statistics and statistical inference methods to policy analysis. Includes measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and bivariate regression. Usually Offered: fall.
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PUAD-602 Quantitative Methods for Policy Analysis II (3)
This course applies regression analysis techniques to policy analysis. The course focuses on understanding the linear regression model as well as limitations of this model. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PUAD-601 .
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PUAD-603 Policy Process (3)
An introduction to the policy process, especially as it takes place in the U.S. political system. Various theoretical approaches and models for the study of agenda setting, policy adoption, implementation, and evaluation are reviewed and applied, along with an examination of the legal and constitutional context. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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PUAD-604 Public Program Evaluation (3)
Introduction to the elements of policy and program analysis. Normative criteria for program evaluation; systematic strategies for assessing and measuring the effects of program elements and policy changes; and logic and limitations. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Prerequisite: PUAD-602 .
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PUAD-605 Quantitative Methods for Public Managers (3)
Prepares students to understand and use standard statistical techniques and interpret statistical analyses in order to enhance managerial and policy decisions. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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PUAD-606 Foundations of Policy Analysis (3)
This course introduces students to the scope, methods, issues, and evolution of policy studies. Students learn and apply various frameworks for approaching the enterprise of policy analysis, become familiar with the logic and applicability of analytical techniques, and gain an appreciation for the ethical issue, values, and context of government policy. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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PUAD-607 Economics and Politics of Public Policy (3)
Applies basic normative and positive theories of public policy to specific policy areas, including social welfare and regulatory policies. Includes environmental policy, education, welfare, health care, EEO and discrimination, transportation, cable TV, and drug policy, depending on student interests. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PUAD-606 or PUAD-630 .
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PUAD-608 Comparative Administrative Systems (3)
A comparative examination of governmental administrative and policymaking institutions in the context of national and international economic and political systems. The emphasis is on the impact of these institutions and systems on policies and programs in developed and developing nations. Usually Offered: spring.
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PUAD-609 Topics in Public Management (3)
Topics vary by section. The transformation of law and public policy into operational activities and its administrative challenges. Topics offered include the new public management; privatization and contracting out; performance management; cross-cultural administration; the management of “wicked” public policies; and traditional and non-conventional tools for delivering public services. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PUAD-610 Public Administration Capstone (3)
This capstone course tests students’ abilities to integrate, synthesize, and apply Master of Public Administration (MPA) coursework to significant public management challenges. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Restriction: MPA program.
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PUAD-611 Managing in the Information Age (3)
The use of information technology in public service organizations. Includes basic concepts and terminology, government and non-profit applications, the systems approach to organizational processes, database concepts, web-engineering, decision support, user involvement, methodologies for developing operating systems, and future trends. Usually Offered: fall.
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PUAD-612 Introduction to Public Administration and the Policy Process (3)
This course introduces students to the evolution of public administration as a profession, discipline, and career. Emphasized are the managerial, political, legal and constitutional, ethical, informational, and technical contexts of public administration, as well as the challenges these afford public administrators confronting contemporary issues. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PUAD-613 Global Governance and Public Policy (3)
Considers what it means to govern and to create and carry out public policy at the global level. The course examines institutions with international scope such as the World Bank; the UN system and international NGOs; and policy issues with cross-national dimensions such as climate change, trade, and human rights. Usually Offered: spring.
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PUAD-614 Development Management (3)
The problems of administering public programs in developing countries and the methods by which development projects are carried out. For foreign students who will be returning to developing countries as well as for Americans interested in international administration. Usually Offered: fall and summer.
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PUAD-615 Public-Private Partnerships (3)
The provision of public services takes place through a variety of forms, including nonprofit organizations and business firms. This course examines the political, managerial, legal, financial, and ethical issues involved in utilizing non-governmental organizations for the delivery of public services, including the processes for deciding when to involve them and how to monitor their performance. Usually Offered: spring.
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PUAD-616 Legal Basis of Public Administration (3)
The judicial and legislative oversight of public service managers; administrative procedures and rule making; managerial liability; legal requirements of administrative systems; public employment and labor law; merit system law; international human rights law; constitutional constraints on public service managers; and standards of ethics based in the law. Usually Offered: fall and summer.
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PUAD-617 Project Management (3)
Fundamental concepts of project management for carrying out discrete operations in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private sector organizations providing public services. Project design, planning, scheduling, systems engineering, cost estimation, innovation, and processes for conducting high-risk operations in risk-averse environments. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.
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PUAD-618 Management Workshop (1-3)
Topics vary by section. Provides practical instruction in specific skills for implementing programs in the public sector and non-profit management, including auditing; management of volunteers; workplace diversity; government contracting; and effective communication. Usually Offered: summer. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PUAD-619 Ethical Issues in Public Policy (3)
Consideration of the ethical issues that arise in the formation and implementation of public policy. Includes the use of ethical standards as a guide to public policy making, how they differ from other approaches to decision making, and analysis of specific ethical controversies and challenges. Usually Offered: spring.
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