BA MA Psychology: combined degree

COUN7706 This course introduces strategies for career planning and counseling (e.g. skills and interest assessment and values clarification). The course provides an understanding of career development theories, lifestyle and career development program planning. It includes important components as enhancing the clients sense of self-esteem and self efficacy and career and leisure counseling.

PSYC1201 An introduction to basic and essential principles and practices of contemporary psychology. Topics included are psychological methods, motivation, emotion, perception, learning, thinking, problem-solving, intelligence, personality development. Fall, Spring

PSYC2204 Growth and development of children in terms of sensorimotor, intellectual and social behavior. Scientific findings and theoretical viewpoints presented with implications concerning the child for the family, school and community.

PSYC2210 An introduction to the basic descriptive and inferential statistic procedures that are useful to the psychologist in the design and analysis of research. Included are t test, analysis of variance, correlational and nonparametric methods. A two-hour weekly laboratory provides practical experience with these procedures. Fall

PSYC2211 An introduction to the methods of scientific experimentation in psychology by means of laboratory experiments, studies of problems in design and control of experiments and analysis of the experimental literature. A two-hour weekly laboratory will provide experience in designing, running and reporting experiments in various areas of psychology. Spring

PSYC2234 Representative theories and selected problems concerning determinants of social behavior. Socialization, attitude structure and change, social norms, prejudice, leadership and group dynamics.

PSYC3005 A study of the long-standing and serious forms of mental disturbance, including character disorders, brain damage, retardation and psychotic processes; central focus on classification, dynamics, symptoms and treatment, with practical experience as a companion to mental patients. Fall

PSYC3015 A survey of different approaches to personality theory, with some attention placed on empirical studies within context of the various theories. Fall or Spring

PSYC3030 A further inquiry into the nature of scientific research in psychology. More complex design procedures and statistical analyses are introduced. An independent project will be required.

PSYC3032 Topics include the study of the relationship between aspects of behavior and physiology, basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and the effects upon behavior by drugs, cortical lesions and internal secretions.

PSYC3305 Factors contributing to adolescent mental health, behavior and adjustment are covered. Developmental characteristics, the impact of culture as well as intra- and interpersonal issues are inte- grated into the understanding of adolescent functioning. Risk factors particularly associated with juvenile delinquency and conduct disorder are emphasized, examining etiology, prevention and treatment.

PSYC3306 The geriatric years, with emphasis on causes of aging, personality, sexuality, sensation and perception, psychopathology, intelligence and memory.

PSYC3310 A study of the individual's behavior and experiences under the influence of social processes and institutions; socialization, role perception and role behavior, social norms and conformity; interpersonal attraction, social power, leadership. Fall or Spring

PSYC3317 Application of psychological principles to legal problems. Analysis and implications of court decisions. Current controversies: insanity defense, jury selection, persuasive techniques, sentencing, competency, use of hypnosis, capital punishment, psychological testing. Conducting forensic inter- views will be incorporated.

PSYC3322 A study of the current principles, theories and practices relating to the psychological assessment of employees and executives; motivation and work; attitude measurement in industry; and the psychology of consumer behavior. Fall, Spring

PSYC3331 Basic theories and principles of learning such as conditioning, retention, transfer and problem solving will be studied. Laboratory experiments will be carried out.

PSYC3333 Theories and issues in the areas of sensation and perception, with emphasis on factors affecting stimulus selection and organization; the processes of detection, discrimination and recognition; and major areas of research such as the effects of learning and motivation on perception, and the perception of time, space and motion.

PSYC3335 Examination of experimental study of topics of attention, memory, imagery and thought as it relates to language, cognitive development and the development of conscious awareness.

PSYC3345 A survey of current psychological theories and practices, with special emphasis on their educational applications and implications. Topics include personality development, learning, motivation, perception, measurement and evaluation, teacher-pupil relations, the psychology of the teacher and of the psychologist.

PSYC3421 The psychological bases and dynamics of criminal behavior. Use of cases from the forensic psychology literature to illus- trate various theoretical and explanatory aspects of criminal behavior. Emphasis on the relationships between various psycho- pathological conditions, personality disorders and criminal and antisocial behavior.

PSYC4130 This blended seminar focuses upon cutting edge developments in understanding brain functions. By definition neuroscience is interdisciplanary and internationalists scope. Topics including the biological basis of pain, intelligence, drug action, addiction, mental illnesses and genetics influences on behavior.

PSYC4291 Survey of the various philosophies and orientations of fields of psychology and their applications. Fall

PSYC4309 This course reviews social psychological theory and research techniques that are relevant to problems in applied settings (e.g., the legal system, business and industry, community and mental health). Topics include, but are not limited to, attitude formation, attitude change, prejudice and discrimination, altruism, and attribution theory.

PSYC4398 This course will cover using PASW (SPSS) statistical software and related programs (e.g. EXCEL) for data management, analysis and graphing. Emphasis will be place on using graphical interface of PASW software, but program syntax for various applications also will be covered. This course will also cover scientific report writing (i.e. summarizing PASW output) with emphasis place on APA style.

PSYC4435 This course covers topics of special interest in Psychology for which no formal course is offered. Description of these courses can be obtained at the School of Psychology office.

PSYC4447 The course intends to further the understanding of brain function and dysfunction. The course will indicate the need for proper diagnosis and therapy including counseling for various situations

PSYC4500 A capstone course for psychology majors to both unify and provide a broader context for knowledge about the field of psychology gained throughout the undergraduate years. The course is designed to evaluate critical thinking and to prepare students for their career paths following graduation. Particular emphasis will be placed on helping students explore the connections between themselves, the field of psychology, and the rest of the world. Students will be required to write integrative review papers, give presentations oral and poster format), and defend their e-portfolios.

PSYC4501 A capstone course for psychology majors to unify and apply knowledge and skills gained in previous courses. Students will gain an understanding of how to integrate, critically evaluate and apply psychological theory and empirical finding to address problems and topical issues in the behavioral sciences. Heavy emphasis is placed on report writing and oral presentation of research projects.

PSYC6109 This course focuses on applications of social psychological theory and research techniques in understanding and alleviating problems encountered in legal, business, community and mental health domains. Topics include, but are not limited to, attitude formation, attitude change, prejudice and discrimination, altruism and attribution theory

PSYC6111 Overview of nature of personality theory; summaries of theories of personality selected because of influence upon clinical practice, psychological research. Freud, Adler, Jung, Murray, G.W. Allport, Rogers, Maslow, Fromm; some existentialists, some social behavioral or learning approaches included.

PSYC6114 Detailed consideration of psychopathology with respect to physiological cognitive, motivational, affective and interpersonal variables and their roles in etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

PSYC6121 Review of issues related to research design, psychometrics, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Statistical topics include, but are not limited to, parametric techniques such as t-tests, analysis of variance, and simple and multiple regression analysis. Heavy emphasis will be placed on application of techniques using statistical software and interpretation of results.

PSYC6128 This course will cover using PASW (SPSS) statistical software and related programs (e.g. EXCEL) for data management, analysis and graphing. Emphasis will be placed on using graphical interface of PASW software, but the program syntax for various applications also will be covered. This course will also cover scientific report writing (i.e. summarizing PASW output) with emphasis placed on APA style.

PSYC6129 This covers basic topics and issues in psychometrics and research design. In addition to review of basis statistical concepts, topics include: classical true core theory and scale creation, scale reliability and validity assessment, experimental design validity (internal, external, statistical, construct), major threats to valid inferences in research, and ethical issues in behavioral research.

PSYC6130 Survey of interviewing principles and techniques as they relate to various counseling theories, with an emphasis on the clinical interview as a means for gathering pertinent information about a client, in the context of conducting a forensic evaluation. Focuses on unique issues encountered within forensic contexts.

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PSYC6231 An in-depth analysis of research on the psychological bases and dynamics of criminal, aggressive and antisocial behavior. Review of multiple theoretical and explanatory aspects of criminal behavior, with emphasis on the relationships between psychopathological states, personality disorders, psychodiagnostics, and antisocial behavior.

PSYC6300 A comprehensive survey of the theoretical and practical aspects of descriptive and inferential statistical procedures--z tests, t tests, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis, and nonparametrics. Emphasis is on why and when to use the various procedures as well as on the interpretation of statistical results.

PSYC6301 A seminar and practicum on the effects of organizational variables on individual and group behavior. The focus of the course is on the theory and practice of leadership behavior, effective team building, conflict management and resolution, quality team management and other aspects of interpersonal relationships within the corporate/business structure. Students learn how to ensure team success as both team leaders and participants.

PSYC6302 A seminar and practicum on the effects of organizational variables upon individual and group behavior. Systematic theories of motivation, productivity, organizational structure and function will be examined and related to current industrial, government and educational institutions.

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PSYC6304 A comprehensive survey of current practices in employee selection, evaluation compensation and development. Special emphasis is placed on the use of psychological tests and interviewing techniques. Current topics such as fair employment testing are reviewed.

PSYC6305 A critical survey of the philosophy and techniques of measurements or appraisal, with emphasis given to the administration, interpretation and evaluation of intelligence, achievement, interest, aptitude and objective personality instruments.

PSYC6306 A seminar and practicum on the role of the psychologist in industrial and organizational settings. Emphasis is on establishing relationships with organizational personnel, interpreting research results, the uses of the in-house psychologist vs. the outside consultant, and the process of organizational change.

PSYC6307 A comprehensive survey of the strategies and techniques necessary for conducting an effective interview. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the factors that facilitate and debilitate communication in three basic types of interviewing situations: the counseling, selection and research interview.

PSYC6308 An overview of the ways used by organizations to train and develop employees and managers. Traditional methods such as role-playing and case studies are practiced and compared to the newer techniques such as sensitivity training and organization development practices. Students will experience the role of both trainer and trainee. Emphasis will focus on effective ways of changing actual behavior.

PSYC7122 Childhood, adolescence and early to mid-adulthood, including major theories of development (Piaget, Freud, and social learning theories), research and application. Special emphasis on research concerning the development of prosocial behavior, internalization and sex typing.

PSYC7130 Functional neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuropharmacology, emphasizing the relationship of brain mechanisms and synaptic chemistry to behavior. Special topics include: techniques for studying brain-behavior relationships; sensory and motor systems; homeostasis and regulation of internal states; emotions, aggression and stress; learning and memory; and the biological bases of mental illness.

PSYC7133 This course provides an introduction to the cognitive and affective bases of behavior. Topics to be addressed include basic principles of learning theory and alternative theoretical perspectives on the nature of emotion. The nature of cognitive processes such as memory and decision-making will also be addressed. The course is designed to be particularly relevant to the application of these topics to clinical psychology.

PSYC7230 Review of relevant measurements used in forensic assessment--assessment of risk of violence, psychopathology, malingering, personal injury, disability and child custody. A focus of this course is heuristics of risky related decision-making under uncertainty.

PSYC7234 This course focuses on ethical conflicts and dilemmas facing forensic psychologists when working within the legal system as evaluators, consultants or expert witnesses. Topics include standards of practice in forensic psychology, role of the expert witness, protection of rights of defendants, evaluating competency of defendants, confidentiality and duty to protect, refusal and consent to treat, and more.

PSYC7240 A supervised experience in the assessment, management and treatment of patients.Students obtain an approved externship at forensic sites, including prisons, special treatment facilities and hospitals.

PSYC7700 This blended course involves a semester- long internship placement related to I/O psychology in an approved local organization. Students work a minimum of 15 hours per week in either a paid or unpaid setting and participate in the course. An on-site supervisor will provide mentoring and evaluation in addition to the course instructor?s mentoring and evaluation. The final academic paper will be a project culminating the semester long experience.

PSYC7745 A review and integration of the research and popular wisdom on leadership through readings, case studies and discussions on the elements of successful management and leadership. Students will examine various theories of leadership and characteristics of prominent past and current leadership in politics, business, the arts and warfare. Students learn to identify and refine their own leadership styles for maximum impact.

PSYC7803 A program of selected research tailored to the interest and capability of the individual student under the guidance of a departmental graduate adviser.

PSYC7804 A program of selected research tailored to the interest and capability of the individual student under the guidance of a departmental graduate adviser.