The accelerated BA/MA programs in general/theoretical psychology, forensic psychology, and industrial organizational psychology combine the undergraduate BA in Psychology and graduate (MA) degrees in these areas. These programs allow students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in just five years. The savings in time and tuition are accomplished through a process of cross-crediting 15 undergraduate and graduate credits. Within the undergraduate portion of the program, it is possible to complete one of the specialized undergraduate tracks described above, without incurring additional undergraduate credits. The combined BA in Psychology (clinical social work track) and a Master’s in Social Work (in conjunction with New York University’s School of Social Work) also allows students to complete the typical BA/MA course sequence in five years, rather than the usual six years of full-time study.

Degree Plan

The following BA Psychology degree requirements APPLIES to all tracks listed below.

Required Major Courses (14 credits)

Learning/Cognition/Psychological Domain(1 course [3 credits] needed)

Courses that satisfy domain

Social/Personality Domain (1 course [3 credits] needed)

Courses that satisfy domain

Clinical/Developmental Domain (1 course [3 credits] needed)

Courses that satisfy domain

Applications of Psychology Domain (1 course [3 credits] needed)

Courses that satisfy domain

Major Psychology Electives (4 courses [12 total credits])

Courses that satisfy domain: any psychology course

General Theoretical Track Graduate Courses (38 credits)

Admission Requirements

Students can enter the program as incoming freshmen or as students already enrolled in an undergraduate program at Fairleigh Dickinson University (or incoming transfer students). Current undergraduate students must first complete a minimum of 12 credits in psychology. Students’ academic and work experiences should reflect a strong potential for successfully completing the academic requirements of the accelerated BA/MA program. Academic potential for either incoming freshmen or current undergraduate students will be determined by the School of Psychology on the basis of the following:

  • SAT scores
  • Academic transcripts
  • A minimum of two letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement regarding academic and career goals

Students will be allowed to continue in the graduate component of the five-year degree program upon evaluation of performance in the undergraduate component of the program; this evaluation will be performed by a committee of psychology faculty at the end of each student’s fourth year. With regard to credits earned in graduate courses, students are required to maintain a minimum overall grade point ratio of 2.75 and must not earn more than two C level grades throughout their graduate course work. Students receiving two or more grades below a B- in core courses will not be permitted to continue in the program. Students in this circumstance who are not permitted to continue in the graduate program will receive the BA in psychology upon successful completion of their undergraduate curriculum (a total of 120 credits).

A written comprehensive examination of the candidate’s knowledge of general psychology or a master’s thesis is required at the end of the graduate component of the program. The comprehensive examination may be taken only twice. Failure to pass the comprehensive examination will result in dismissal from the program.

Core Courses  (6 credits)

  • PSYC6121     Statistics and Research Methods
  • PSYC6129     Research Methods & Psychometrics

Required Psychology Courses (5 courses [15 credits])

Courses that satisfy domain

  • PSYC6109     Social Psychological Applications
  • PSYC6111     Theories of Personality
  • PSYC6114     Psychopathology
  • PSYC6128     Computer Applications & Report Writing
  • PSYC7122     Developmental Psychology
  • PSYC7133     Learning, Cognition and Emotion
  • PSYC7130     Biological Bases of Behavior

PLUS Five Psychology Elective Courses (15 credits)

Forensic Psychology Graduate Courses (38 credits)

Admission Requirements

  • Interested applicants must apply during the Spring semester of their Sophomore year. They will be notified by the end of that semester whether they are accepted into the program. Do not submit your application through Ellucian; please see the instructions below.
  • Accepted students must NOT register for the following semester (Fall of their Junior year) until they have met with the program advisors. There will be an orientation for all incoming 4+1 students before registration.

Prerequisites to Apply

  • Students must be in their Sophomore year.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher.
  • Completion of, or currently enrolled in Statistics, (with a grade of at least B).
  • Have no more than 42 remaining undergraduate credits.
  • It is recommended that interested students do not take the following courses at the undergraduate level as they will be replaced with graduate-level courses. If you have completed the courses at the undergraduate level, you would still be eligible to apply.
    • PSYC3005 Abnormal Psychology
    • PSYC3310 Social Psychology
    • PSYC3305 Theories of Personality
    • PSYC3317 Psychology and the Law
    • PSYC3421 Psychology of Criminal Behavior

Application Requirements

Interested students must submit the following materials by March 31:

  • Unofficial FDU transcripts (and other colleges/universities/community colleges attended, if applicable)
  • Personal statement explaining your fit for the program, your interests in forensic psychology, and career goals
  • Curriculum vitae

Only eligible students will be contacted by the program to complete the remaining application requirements by May 1:

  • Official FDU transcript (and other colleges/universities attended, if applicable)
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from instructors, although one may be submitted from a supervisor from a practicum or internship)
  • An interview with a forensic psychology faculty member

Application materials must be emailed directly to forensicpsychologyma@fdu.edu. Do not submit your application through Ellucian. If recommenders prefer to send their letters directly, they may certainly do so; the student should instruct the recommenders to email their letter to the same address above (provided by the student to the recommender). Any questions should be directed towards the graduate assistants at forensicpsychologyma@fdu.edu.

Students accepted into the 4+1 program will be required to follow this course schedule for their graduate level coursework (36 credits total). This includes completion of a 300-hour externship placement during the Fall semester of their graduate year and passing their two comprehensive exams during their final semester. Students must complete all their undergraduate requirements by the end of their Senior year. Their fifth year is exclusively graduate level work.

Fall Junior Year

Spring Junior Year

  • Graduate Elective (from approved list)

Fall Senior Year

  • PSCY6109 Social Psychological Applications
  • PSYC6231 Psychological Bases of Criminal Behavior

Spring Senior Year

Summer Session I

  • PSYC6227 Criminal Practice in Forensic Contexts

Fall Graduate Year

  • PSYC7234  Ethical Issues in Forensic Practice
  • PSYC6121 Statistics and Research Methods
  • PSYC7240     Externship in Forensic Psych

Spring Graduate Year

  • PSYC7230 Forensic Assessment and Prediction
  • PSYC6130 Evaluating Criminal Resp and Competency
  • Comprehensive exams

Industrial Organizational Psychology Graduate Courses (38 credits)

The specialization in industrial/organizational psychology is designed to equip the graduate with a working knowledge of practices and procedures in applying psychology in a variety of organizational settings.

Admission Requirements

Students must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, with a minimum of 9 credits in psychology. A course in statistics must be completed before applying. If students are transferring into the University, they must have completed at least 9 credits at FDU before they can apply. Students’ academic and work experiences should reflect a strong potential for successfully completing the academic requirements of the accelerated BA/MA program. Academic potential will be determined by the graduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Psychology and Counseling on the basis of the following:

  • Completed application 
  • Academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A résumé indicating prior work and life experience
  • A personal statement regarding academic and career goals
  • A personal interview

The decision to accept applicants will be made on the basis of the foregoing data.

Required Major courses (26 credits)

Undergraduate Major Electives (1 course [3 credits] needed)

Required Graduate courses (15 credits) (3.0 GPA required)

(15 dual credits to be used to complete BA degree)

The BA degree (120 credits) must be completed before the additional graduate courses may be taken for the MA degree)

Required Graduate courses (21 credits) (3.0 GPA Required)

Graduate Thesis or Electives (6 credits)

Students may complete a research thesis OR complete Techniques of Interviewing and Leadership Studies.

Research Opportunities:

Students are encouraged to work with faculty on research. A variety of opportunities are available to help students understand the research process and learn how to conduct their own research studies. The following opportunities are available to our students:

  • Work on Fairleigh Dickinson’s own Journal of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences which publishes student research. Students can submit their own research, review submissions, edit accepted articles, and/or help format articles for publication.
  • Complete a thesis research project as part of the MA program.
  • Work with faculty on their ongoing research projects. This could entail a variety of activities such as preparing materials for presentations, searching for related published research in databases, data entry, preparation of tables and charts, data collection and analysis, and assisting in the writing and editing of articles.

BA in Psychology (Clinical Social Work) MSW in Social Work (NYU)

Free Electives (6 credits)

NYU Graduate Courses (65 credits)

  • MSWPF-GS.2001   Social Work Practice I  (4) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2003   Social Welfare Programs & Policies I  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2006   Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt I  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2010   Diversity, Racism, Opprssn, & Privlg  (3) _8__
  • MSWEL-GS_____  Elective  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2014   Clinical Practice w/Groups  (3) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2009   Social Work Research I  (3) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2002   Social Work Practice II  (3) _S1_
  • MSWDF-GS.2200  Field Instruction II  (4) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2007   Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt II  (3) _S1_
  • MSWAC-GS.2008   Social Work Research II  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2002  Social Work Practice III  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2300  Field Instruction III  (4) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2001  Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt III (3) _9__
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2009  Social Work Practice IV  (3) _10_
  • MSWAC-GS.2010  Advanced Social Policy  (3) _10_
  • MSWPF-GS.2400   Field Instruction IV  (4) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (1) _10_

Note: First 13 credits of NYU graduate courses (Semester 8) fulfill 13 FDU undergraduate credits as well, for

Application requirements

Interested students must submit the following materials by March 31:

  • Unofficial FDU transcripts (and other colleges/universities/community colleges attended, if applicable)
  • Personal statement explaining your fit for the program, your interests in forensic psychology, and career goals
  • Curriculum vitae

Only eligible students will be contacted by the program to complete the remaining application requirements by May 1:

  • Official FDU transcript (and other colleges/universities attended, if applicable)
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from instructors, although one may be submitted from a supervisor from a practicum or internship)
  • An interview with a forensic psychology faculty member

Application materials must be emailed directly to Justine Soto at jsoto@fdu.edu. Do not submit your application through Ellucian. If recommenders prefer to send their letters directly, they may certainly do so; the student should instruct the recommenders to email their letter to the same address above (provided by the student to the recommender). Any questions should be directed towards the graduate assistants at forensicpsychologyma@fdu.edu.

Students accepted into the 4+1 program will be required to follow this course schedule for their graduate level coursework (36 credits total). This includes completion of a 300-hour externship placement during the Fall semester of their graduate year and passing their two comprehensive exams during their final semester. Students must complete all their undergraduate requirements by the end of their Senior year. Their fifth year is exclusively graduate level work.

Fall Junior Year

Spring Junior Year

  • Graduate Elective (from approved list)

Fall Senior Year

  • PSCY6109 Social Psychological Applications
  • PSYC6231 Psychological Bases of Criminal Behavior

Spring Senior Year

Summer Session I

  • PSYC6227 Criminal Practice in Forensic Contexts

Fall Graduate Year

  • PSYC7234  Ethical Issues in Forensic Practice
  • PSYC6121 Statistics and Research Methods
  • PSYC7240     Externship in Forensic Psych

Spring Graduate Year

  • PSYC7230 Forensic Assessment and Prediction
  • PSYC6130 Evaluating Criminal Resp and Competency
  • Comprehensive exams

Industrial Organizational Psychology Graduate Courses (38 credits)

The specialization in industrial/organizational psychology is designed to equip the graduate with a working knowledge of practices and procedures in applying psychology in a variety of organizational settings.

Admission Requirements

Students must have completed a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, with a minimum of 9 credits in psychology. A course in statistics must be completed before applying. If students are transferring into the University, they must have completed at least 9 credits at FDU before they can apply. Students’ academic and work experiences should reflect a strong potential for successfully completing the academic requirements of the accelerated BA/MA program. Academic potential will be determined by the graduate Admissions Committee of the Department of Psychology and Counseling on the basis of the following:

  • Completed application 
  • Academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A résumé indicating prior work and life experience
  • A personal statement regarding academic and career goals
  • A personal interview

The decision to accept applicants will be made on the basis of the foregoing data.

Required Major courses (26 credits)

Undergraduate Major Electives (1 course [3 credits] needed)

Required Graduate courses (15 credits) (3.0 GPA required)

(15 dual credits to be used to complete BA degree)

The BA degree (120 credits) must be completed before the additional graduate courses may be taken for the MA degree)

Required Graduate courses (21 credits) (3.0 GPA Required)

Graduate Thesis or Electives (6 credits)

Students may complete a research thesis OR complete Techniques of Interviewing and Leadership Studies.

Research Opportunities:

Students are encouraged to work with faculty on research. A variety of opportunities are available to help students understand the research process and learn how to conduct their own research studies. The following opportunities are available to our students:

  • Work on Fairleigh Dickinson’s own Journal of Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences which publishes student research. Students can submit their own research, review submissions, edit accepted articles, and/or help format articles for publication.
  • Complete a thesis research project as part of the MA program.
  • Work with faculty on their ongoing research projects. This could entail a variety of activities such as preparing materials for presentations, searching for related published research in databases, data entry, preparation of tables and charts, data collection and analysis, and assisting in the writing and editing of articles.

BA in Psychology (Clinical Social Work) MSW in Social Work (NYU)

Free Electives (6 credits)

NYU Graduate Courses (65 credits)

  • MSWPF-GS.2001   Social Work Practice I  (4) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2003   Social Welfare Programs & Policies I  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2006   Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt I  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2010   Diversity, Racism, Opprssn, & Privlg  (3) _8__
  • MSWEL-GS_____  Elective  (3) _8__
  • MSWPF-GS.2014   Clinical Practice w/Groups  (3) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2009   Social Work Research I  (3) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2002   Social Work Practice II  (3) _S1_
  • MSWDF-GS.2200  Field Instruction II  (4) _S1_
  • MSWPF-GS.2007   Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt II  (3) _S1_
  • MSWAC-GS.2008   Social Work Research II  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2002  Social Work Practice III  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2300  Field Instruction III  (4) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2001  Human Behvr in the Socl Envrnmnt III (3) _9__
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _9__
  • MSWAC-GS.2009  Social Work Practice IV  (3) _10_
  • MSWAC-GS.2010  Advanced Social Policy  (3) _10_
  • MSWPF-GS.2400   Field Instruction IV  (4) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (3) _10_
  • MSWEL-GS _____ Elective  (1) _10_

Note: First 13 credits of NYU graduate courses (Semester 8) fulfill 13 FDU undergraduate credits as well, for completion of degree requirements for the BA. The final 52 credits will be assigned by NYU

Course Descriptions

  • 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.

  • PSYC6227

  • 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.

  • PSYC6303

  • 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.