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PSM-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Psychology (Undergraduate Courses) |
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PSYC-105 Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior FA4 (3)
Survey of the social bases of behavior and the individual foundations of group and social behavior. This course emphasizes the concepts and methodologies of psychology in such areas as social development, personality, social psychology, and abnormal behavior, as well as the interaction between the individual and social institutions. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PSYC-115 Psychology as a Natural Science FA5 (3)
Through lectures and discussion, students are introduced to the many experimental questions addressed in psychology, e.g., environmental and genetic factors in behavior, biological bases of behavior, sensations and perception, conditioning and learning, memory and cognition, and drug use and abuse, as well as to the specific methods used in psychological research and the general research approaches used in science. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Corequisite: PSYC-116 . Restriction: completion of the University Mathematics Requirement, or concurrent enrollment in MATH-170 or MATH-211 or STAT-202 or STAT-203 .
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PSYC-116 Psychology as a Natural Science Lab FA5 (1)
Through laboratory experiments and simulations, students are exposed to the various techniques, procedures, designs used in the study of behavior. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Corequisite: PSYC-115 . Restriction: completion of the University Mathematics Requirement, or concurrent enrollment in MATH-170 or MATH-211 or STAT-202 or STAT-203 .
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PSYC-194 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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PSYC-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-200 Behavior Principles FA5 (3)
The experimental analysis of behavior (EAOB) systematically relates a behavior’s probability to its consequences (reinforcement and punishment). Principles derived from the EAOB are used to explain simple animal learning, stimulus control, behavioral sequences and patterning, verbal and other complex human behavior, and emotion. Issues raised by a behavioral approach to human conduct are discussed. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PSYC-205 Social Psychology FA4 (3)
The processes of social thinking, such as the attribution of causality and the relation of attitudes to behavior; social influence, such as conformity, obedience, and persuasion; and social relations, including aggression, altruism, prejudice, and attraction. Focus on the individual in social settings. Research methods are emphasized. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PSYC-215 Abnormal Psychology and Society FA4 (3)
Focuses on behavior labeled as abnormal by society. Abnormal behavior as a function of the individual’s interaction with social institutions (family, school, legal system, mental-health system, etc.). Introduction to the major concepts, theories, and issues of abnormal psychology. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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PSYC-220 The Senses FA5 (3)
An introductory discussion of why things appear as they do. Investigation of our perceptual experiences- their origins, refinements, interpretations, and applications. Discussion of scientific theory and research on the senses. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: 100-level General Education Foundational Area 5 course.
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PSYC-235 Theories of Personality FA4 (3)
Students explore and critically compare four major approaches to understanding uniqueness in human behavior, emotion, and thought: holistic, dynamic, learning, and trait/biological. Class debates, exercises, and a paper help students use these theories to understand their own and others’ personalities. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-240 Drugs and Behavior FA5 (3)
This introduction to psychoactive drugs and their effects includes an overview of general physiology, neurochemistry, and pharmacology as well as a survey of the basic physiological, pharmacological, and behavioral effects of drugs. The course focuses on the etiology of drug use and the factors involved in, and consequences of, drug abuse, addiction and dependence. Critical evaluation of research methodology in drug assessment is stressed. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: 100-level General Education Foundational Area 5 course.
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PSYC-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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PSYC-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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PSYC-300 Memory and Cognition (3)
This course provides an overview of the so-called higher mental processes such as attention, perception, language, and thinking, with a special emphasis on memory. The approach is behavioral rather than physiological. Both empirical research and theoretical frameworks are discussed, along with current issues of interest. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-301 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
An introduction to the basic tools of research used by psychologists. Includes principles of the scientific method, experimental and correlational research, single-subject research, validity and reliability of measurements, ethical issues, and research reporting. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-115 and STAT-202 or STAT-203 .
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PSYC-310 Introduction to Forensic Psychology (3)
Psychologists who work effectively with the legal system combine an understanding of the law with pertinent clinical information to communicate psychological findings in the adjudicative setting. This course focuses on the practice of forensic psychology with an emphasis on the relationship between law and behavioral sciences. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-315 Self-Management (3)
Principles of cognitive-behavioral self-control for achievement of personal goals. Self-management research is reviewed in weight loss, studying, self-esteem, giving up smoking, drug addiction, depression, time management, and enjoying oneself. Students conduct self-modification projects in group settings. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-318 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology (3)
Concerned primarily with the structure, organization, and function of the human brain and the manner in which it produces thoughts, feelings, movement, perceptions, language, and memories. Explores normal brain functioning as well as neurological disorders. Of particular value to students interested in cognition, psychopathology, neurology/medicine, and linguistics. Usually Offered: alternate falls (even years). Prerequisite: PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-320 Women and Mental Health (3)
This course focuses on women’s functioning. Includes theories of the personality of women, common adjustment problems faced by women, and emotional problems prevalent in women. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-325 Neurobiological Bases of Behavior (3)
Introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Includes basic neurophysiology (activation of neurons and communication among cells); the basic organization of the nervous system; the role of the brain in receiving stimuli; and the neurobiology of motivated behavior, learning, and behavior disorders. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-333 Health Psychology (3)
An exploration of how psychological theories and techniques can minimize unnecessary morbidity and premature mortality. Behavioral, cognitive, and affective targets for primary and secondary prevention efforts are identified from epidemiological theory and research. Ways in which psychological methods can contribute to provision of outpatient and inpatient medical services. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-335 Psychology of Religion (3)
Classic and contemporary views of religion from a psychological perspective. Review of research methodologies as well as major theorists including Freud, Jung, James, Rizzuto, Erikson, Otto, Girgensohn, Allport, Fromm, and Maslow. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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PSYC-345 Community Psychology (3)
This course introduces the principles, approaches, and guiding concepts of community psychology, including attention to diversity, action research, prevention, and citizen participation. Community psychology seeks to understand the interrelationship between individual well-being and multiple ecological levels of influence, from families and neighborhoods, to economic conditions and mass media. Community psychologists study these relationships to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions that address pressing problems in our society, including youth violence, HIV/AIDS, and educational disparities. Students apply and expand their learning of key concepts through service in community-based organizations. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: one introductory and two additional psychology courses.
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PSYC-350 Child Psychology (3)
Introduction to development from infancy through adolescence. Emphasis on theory and research in normal development: genetics, growth, and maturation; sensation and perception; motivation; cognitive and social functioning. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-105 or PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-360 The Evolution of Behavior (3)
Approaches to the study of animal and human behavior with emphasis on the explanation of these behaviors in light of ecology and evolution. Includes aggression, language, sex differences, intelligence, development, learning, and instinct. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PSYC-115 or PSYC-105 .
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PSYC-370 Learning and Behavior (3)
Research and theory in animal learning. Covers classical and instrumental conditioning. Ethology and biological constraints on learning. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: PSYC-115 .
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PSYC-390 Independent Reading Course in Psychology (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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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 . Usually Offered: spring.
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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 . Usually Offered: fall. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: fall.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years). 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. Usually Offered: spring. 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 . Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate falls. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-490 Independent Study Project in Psychology (1-6)
Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-491 Internship (1-3)
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. Usually Offered: fall and spring. 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. Usually Offered: fall and spring. 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. Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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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)
Explores the empirical, anatomical, and theoretical aspects of clinical and cognitive human neuropsychology. Includes object and face recognition; spatial perception; voluntary action; language (oral, writing, and reading comprehension, word and sentence processing, speech production); problem-solving and calculation; memory; and dysfunctions (i.e., agnosias, apraxias, amnesias, and aphasias) illustrated with clinical case studies. Usually Offered: alternate springs (odd years). Permission: instructor.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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PSYC-540 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: spring. 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. Usually Offered: fall and spring. 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. Usually Offered: spring.
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PSYC-601 Physiological Psychology (3)
Anatomical and physiological substrata of behavior. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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 . Usually Offered: spring.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years).
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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 . Usually Offered: fall. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: fall.
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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. Usually Offered: fall.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Grading: A-F only. Permission: instructor. Note: A basic statistics course is required.
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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. Usually Offered: fall.
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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. Usually Offered: spring.
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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. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: PSYC-651 and PSYC-633 . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-653 Advanced Assessment: Projective Personality (3)
Review of the Rorschach, TAT, and other projective tests. Integration and interpretation of projective tests in conjunction with interview and intelligence data and other testing. Includes report writing and hands-on assessment experience. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: PSYC-633 and PSYC-652 .
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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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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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 . Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: fall. 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. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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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)
Usually Offered: fall and spring. Repeatable for credit. Note: May not be used in place of PSYC-796 , 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. Usually Offered: fall. 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. Usually Offered: spring. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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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. Usually Offered: alternate falls. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-791 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum I (3)
Usually Offered: fall. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-792 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Practicum II (3)
Usually Offered: spring. 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. Usually Offered: alternate springs. 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. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Prerequisite: PSYC-793 . Restriction: Clinical Psychology (PhD) . Permission: instructor.
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PSYC-796 Master’s Thesis Seminar (3)
Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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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. It is a 1-9 credit course that can be repeated once and may be taken with or without regular coursework. Tuition is assessed at the 1 credit rate. The course is graded SP/UP and students must have the approval of their Program Director. Academic load will be determined by total enrolled credits for the semester. This course may not be used to establish full-time status for merit aid except for students with a half-time appointment who have an approved plan to distribute a total of 18 credits over one calendar year (6 credits during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters). Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: PhD students. 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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