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Subject Area: Psychology
Department: Psychology
College: College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education

PSYC100 EFFICIENT READING & STUDY SKILLS (1.00) Critical reading comprehension, study skills, writing skills with emphasis on the integration of reading and writing, understanding what is read, and developing good study habits. Improve ability to interpret, analyze, and evaluate general reading material and specific course contents.

PSYC101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Basic psychological processes such as sensation, perception, motivation, learning, abnormal, social, and personality development.

PSYC121 GEN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCH I (2.00) Introduction to the scientific method used in psychology, covering topics such as sensation, perception, learning, emotion, motivation. Fulfills science requirement for non-psychology majors. Corequisite: PSYC 122

PSYC122 GEN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCH I LAB (1.00) Laboratory experiments demonstrating principles described in the lectures (PSYC121). Corequisite: PSYC 121

PSYC123 GEN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCH II (2.00) Introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system, which serves as the basis for the study of human behavior and psychopathology. Fulfills science requirement for non-psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSYC 121 PSYC 122 Corequisite: PSYC 124

PSYC124 GEN EXPERIMENTAL PSYCH II LAB (1.00) Experiments demonstrating principles described in the lectures (PSYC 123). Corequisite: PSYC 123

PSYC210 STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES (3.00) Basic statistics in psychology and education. Measures of central tendency and variability, correlational techniques, and experimental test of differences among groups.

PSYC221 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I (2.00) Basic exploration of the scientific method as applied to psychology. Includes research design and appropriate statistical analyses. Required for psychology majors, minors, and Honor's students. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 PSYC 210 Corequisite: PSYC 223

PSYC222 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II (2.00) Advanced exploration of the scientific method as applied to psychology. Includes research design and appropriate statistical analyses. Required for psychology majors. Prerequisite: PSYC 221 Non-psychology majors need permission of chair to enroll. Corequisite: PSYC 224

PSYC223 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY I LAB (1.00) Development of hypotheses, design and carry out psychological research, analyze data and interpret results. Required for psychology majors. Prerequisite: Non-psychology majors need permission of chair to enroll. Corequisite: PSYC 221

PSYC224 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY II LAB (1.00) Development of hypotheses, design, and carry out psychological research, analyze data and interpret results. Required for psychology majors. Prerequisite: Non-psychology majors need permission of chair to enroll. Corequisite: PSYC 222

PSYC231 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Factors influencing a person's life span. Application to stages of physiological maturation, developmental tasks, social learning, personality integration.

PSYC232 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) The study of growth and development; heredity and environmental factors; early and later childhood to puberty.

PSYC233 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (2.00-3.00) Interrelated physical, social, and moral development associated with youth and adolescence.

PSYC261 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) The individual's personality, attitudes, behavior in multi-individual situations. Cross-listed Courses: SOCW261

PSYC267 TREATING SEX OFFENDERS & VICTIMS (1.00) This workshop explores treatment issues and approaches for working with sex offenders, victims, and other family members. Cross-listed Courses: CJUS350 EDWS440 SOCW350

PSYC271 INTRO TO EMOTIONALLY DIST CHILD (3.00) Symptoms of maladaptive behavior in youngsters. Evaluation of etiological factors. Personality disorders, services, facilities and agencies for treatment. Cross-listed Courses: EDSP201 EDSP501

PSYC276 PSYCHOLOGY OF DELINQUENCY (2.00) Types and causes of juvenile delinquency together with brief case histories. Cross-listed Courses: CJUS276 CJUS676

PSYC277 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Dynamics of the disturbed personality; symptoms, causes, treatment of psychoneuroses, psychoses, deviant personalities.

PSYC285 PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION (3.00) The discipline which examines religiousness and the religious personality from a psychological perspective.

PSYC301 HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Modern scientific psychology including its various schools and their backgrounds.

PSYC310 MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3.00) An interdisciplinary course taught simultaneously by a psychologist, sociologist, and theologian, each looking at marriage and family from his/her perspective. In addition, married couple specialists from law and medicine present as guest speakers. Cross-listed Courses: SOCI310 THEO310

PSYC321 INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCH (3.00) Psychological bases for organizational decisions from employment to the maintenance of motivation and job satisfaction of people. Research, measurement and practical application are emphasized. Cross-listed Courses: HRES330 MGMT321

PSYC340 SEXISM & RACISM IN SOCIETY (1.00) This wokshop explores the causes and effects of racial and gender stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination on the individual, institutional, and cultural level. Emphasis is on education, the workplace, interpersonal relations, and communication. Cross-listed Courses: EDUC339 SOCW340

PSYC350 PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW (3.00) Demonstrates a fundamental bridge between psychology and the law. The student is introduced to each discipline's basic methodologies, the roles of forensic psychologists in the legal system, and how psychology can contribute to various areas of the law.

PSYC353 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS (3.00) This course is on violence against women and girls, but will also make comparisions regarding violence against men and boys. The approach in the course is feminist. That is, the course lectures and reading materials will attempt to address the issue of violence against women and girls in terms of how gender inequality is related to the violence against them. The topics coverd will focus on sexual abuse (physical and non-physical) and intimate partner abuse, including sexual harassment and stalking.

PSYC365 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3.00) Study of the biological, psychological, and social needs and issues of women.

PSYC366 CRIME & PERSONALITY (3.00) Root causes of crime in the individual and in the culture. Consideration of personality dynamics and treatment approaches. Cross-listed Courses: CJUS266 CJUS566 EDCO566

PSYC367 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (3.00) The interrelationship between biological-cognitive personality and social changes associated with aging.

PSYC368 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) A survey of the field of health psychology. Examines a number of health issues by considering the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

PSYC370 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3.00) A survey of the psychology of humans as sexual beings.

PSYC375 THEORIES OF ADDICTION (3.00) Material covered in this course includes historical and current perspectives on drug addiction. Basic pharmacology and neuroanatomy are reviewed. Current empirical understanding of the nature and effects of cocaine, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, depressants, opiates, marijuana, hallucinogens and psychiatric drugs are covered. Additionally, students are exposed to current controversies regarding drugs, drug regulation and drug prevention.

PSYC379 PSYC AND ACHIEVEMENT TESTING (3.00) Principles of mental testing- norms, reliability, validity- along with a familiarization of various psychological tests and discussion of factors in mental testing, e.g., anxiety, maturation, ethics, sources, scoring techniques.

PSYC380 COUNSELING CHALLENGING YOUTH (1.00) Workshop participants will learn a number of practical strategies for building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with challenging youth and families. The strategies are formatted around six guiding principles common to most human services professionals who successfully engage this population. Participants are challenged to assess their own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to challenging youth via lecture, demonstrations, small group activities, and role plays. Cross-listed Courses: CJUS463 EDWS563 SOCW463

PSYC407 ADDICTION: AN EPIDEMIC (1.00) This workshop examines the various forms of addiction that are becoming the leading social problems of this century. An overview of addiction is imparted as well as manifestations such as sex, gambling, eating disorders, and drugs. The impact of addiction on the individual, family, and society are discussed. Cross-listed Courses: EDUC328 SOCW407

PSYC408 WOMEN & SOCIETAL VIOLENCE (1.00) A workshop that takes a historical perspective on violence against women. Violence against women and intervention are studied. Prosecution of cases is presented and treatment strategies for offenders are explored. Cross-listed Courses: CJUS408 EDWS408 SOCW408

PSYC409 GROUP DYNAMICS (3.00) In depth consideration of basic dynamics and processes operating in groups and the various strategies used in the group approach as they relate to educational, business, social and personal interactions and problems. Cross-listed Courses: SOCW409

PSYC426 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) An overview of the structure and function of the human nervous system as it is involved in human behaviors such as memory, emotion, learning, and psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 221 PSYC 222

PSYC427 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Examines the human information processing system. Topics include attention, perception, sensory memory, short-term memory, long-term memory, reasoning and problem solving.

PSYC429 PSYC OF SENSATION & PERCEPTION (3.00) Examines how the senses gather information from the outside world and how that information is transformed and interpreted by the nervous system. Topics include visual and auditory processing, perceptual organization, illusions, movement and time perception, and perceptual development.

PSYC452 INTRO TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Provides an understanding of the different types of activities typically engaged in by clinical psychologists.

PSYC464 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3.00) Description and evaluation of current personality theories.

PSYC477 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) The course will deal with behavior and sports emphasizing the areas of personality and sports, anxiety and arousal in sports motivation, aggression, group dynmaics, socialization and exercise.

PSYC481 READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY (1.00-3.00) Library research project assisted and supervised by staff member. Required research paper. Psychology majors only. Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.

PSYC490 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY (1.00-3.00) Interviewing, behavior observation, test administration, report writing, and group dynamics through on-the-job training. Psychology majors only, Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.

PSYC499 SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW (3.00) Capstone course required of all majors. Review of fundamental areas of psychology. Prerequisite: Senior standing

PSYC502 HISTORY & PHILOSOPHICAL ISSUES (3.00) Review conceptual foundations of modern psychology. This review traces the roots of modern psychology, highlights the major figures of psychology as well as the often overlooked contributions of women and ethnic minorities.

PSYC504 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3.00) Advanced study regarding the structure and functions of personality as well as an evaluation of current personality theories.

PSYC505 PROF PROBLEMS & ETHICS IN PSYCH (3.00) Professional issues in psychology including principles of ethics and their applications.

PSYC506 ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) This course provides an overview of social psychological theories. Applications of those theories and relevant research are examined in terms of clinical themes, industrial-organization themes, and multicultural themes.

PSYC508 DIVERSITY (3.00) This is an applied course on cultural diversity. Study of various ethnic and cultural norms are evaluated for their impact on clinical presentation. Appreciation and respect for cultural differences will be balanced with the importance of recognizing clinical needs within a variety of settings.

PSYC511 ADVANCED STATISTICS I (2.00) Statistical analyses emphasizing partial and semi-partial correlations, multiple regression, ANOVA, MANOVA, ANCOVA, logistic regression, discriminant analysis, and facotor analysis.

PSYC512 ADVANCED STATISTICS II (2.00) Continuation of PSYC 511. Prerequisite: PSYC 511 or equivalent

PSYC520 COMPUTER STATISTICS LANGUAGE I (1.00) Application and interpretation of statistical packages for use in psychological research. Corequisite: PSYC 511

PSYC521 COMPUTER STATISTICS LANGUAGE II (1.00) Continuation of PSYC 520. Prerequisite: PSYC 520 Corequisite: PSYC 512

PSYC522 PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Psychological dimensions of human resource functions in organizations, primarily focusing on personnel selection, employee orientation and placement, employment legislation and related topics with a strong emphasis upon current research and literature. Cross-listed Courses: HRES915

PSYC530 LEARNING & MOTIVATION (3.00) Theories of learning and motivation mainly within the context of education. Three families of learning theory: mental discipline, stimulus-response conditioning, cognitive psychology. Particular emphasis upon the place of intrinsic motivation.

PSYC553 MARKETING RESEARCH (3.00) Methods and techniques of marketing research; its use as a tool of management; cases in marketing research. Cross-listed Courses: MKTG902

PSYC580 CLINICAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3.00) Study of descriptive and dynamic psychopathology via DSM-IV and psychodynamic theory. Clinical interviewing and diagnostic criteria.

PSYC582 ASSESSMENT I: INTELLIGENCE (3.00) Administration of individual tests of intelligence (WAIS-III, WISC-IV) and cognitive functioning (WMS-III). Introduction to analysis of test scores and report writing.

PSYC585 ASSESSMENT II: PERSONALITY (3.00) The fundamental principles involved in the administration, scoring, analysis, and evaluation of the MMPI-2, MMPI-A, MCMI-3, Bender-Gestalt, H-T-P and other tests are covered in this course.

PSYC590 INTERNSHIP: GEN EXPER PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Supervised experience in the student's area of interest/concentration.

PSYC593 INTERNSHIP IN I-O PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) A 120-hour field experience within the general area of I-O psychology. In some instances, students design and carry out projects in the service of organizations. In other situations, students participate in on-going activities in ways to help serve organizational needs.

PSYC607 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH (3.00) Introduction to core issues in developmental psychology - developmental perspective on psychological theory and research; sub-discipline in psychology with its own history, perspective, methodologies, and traditions of measurement and analysis; appreciation of a developmental perspective in clinical work; importance of culture and diversity in developing a clinical perspective.

PSYC609 LEARNING & COGNITION (3.00) Analysis of the experimental literature and theories of learning and cognition, including conditioning, memory, attention, problem solving, and decision making.

PSYC610 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR (3.00) A survey of the biological underpinning of human behavior with an emphasis on structure and function of the human nervous system particularly as it pertains to processes such as learning, memory, emotions, and psychological disorders.

PSYC615 GESTALT THERAPY (1.00) This workshop is an introduction to theoretical foundations and therapeutic techniques of Gestalt therapy with particular emphasis on experiential learning. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS520 SOCW484

PSYC621 ADV RESEARCH DESIGN & ANALYSIS (3.00) Intensive survey of experimental procedures and advanced issues in experimental procedures and analysis; introduction to individual laboratory research with special focus on methodological issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 511 PSYC 520 and PSYC 512 PSYC 521

PSYC623 RESEARCH PRACTICUM (3.00) The research practicum provides students with the opportunity to apply principles from statistics and research design courses to empirical research projects. Students are assigned a research question at the beginning of the semester. Students perform a brief review of relevant literature to the question and then design a program of studies to empirically test the question and generate and analyze data for the design. Students are involved in ongoing discussion of strengths, weaknesses, challenges and ethical issues of each project.

PSYC627 MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY (2.00) A workshop designed to educate students in the systems perspective in dealing with a range of psychological disorders. Diagnostic and treatment strategies presented along with practical training in marital and family interventions. Advances in marital and family research are presented. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS580 SOCW472

PSYC629 INTERVENTION TECH: BEHAV THERAPY (3.00) Theoretical and empirical bases of behavior therapy coupled with applied aspects of the therapeutic process. Projects using behavioral therapeutic techniques in a variety of settings with various clinical problems required.

PSYC641 ASSESS TECH IN INDUST/ORG PSYCH (4.00) The role of assessment in I-O psychology. Skill development in conducting job analyses and writing job descriptions; constructions, evaluating and using employment tests; developing and carrying out surveys; coverage of all phases of performance evaluation; and meeting other assessment needs within the field of I-O psychology.

PSYC643 SEM: INDUSTRIAL-ORG PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Thorough review of current topics in I-O psychology as well as the area of leadership, with an emphasis on both research and popular literature. Students are expected to be largely responsible for the presentation of information.

PSYC644 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Concepts attempting to explain the motivation and behavior of employees in organizations. opics include job satisfaction, work motivation, absenteeism, turnover, organizational commitment, organizational citizenship behaviors and job design with a strong emphasis on current research and literature. Cross-listed Courses: EDHR644 MGMT944

PSYC645 TRAIN & DEVEL IN ORGANIZATIONS (3.00) This course presents an overview of the important issues in training and development. Students apply the concepts and knowledge learned to real world situations.

PSYC650 PROFESSIONAL DEVL & PRACTICUM I (3.00) This is a didactic and experiential class designed to socialize the students in a variety of applied areas within the area of clinical psychology. Students become acquainted with information about practical aspects of psychological service provision, current professional and ethical issues relevant to that experience and the role of psychological organizations in one's development. Professional development addresses four general areas: clinical knowledge, clinical skills, self-knowledge, and research thinking.

PSYC651 PROFESSIONAL DEVL & PRACTICUM II (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 650. Prerequisite: PSYC 650

PSYC685 ASSESSMENT III: PERSONALITY (3.00) This course furthers training in the assessment of personality functioning by presenting the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Rorschach Test, based upon Exner's Comprehensive System.

PSYC689 RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Research project supervised by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Approval of department chair

PSYC699 MASTER'S THESIS (3.00-6.00) Culminating scholarly activity requiring literature review, collection and analysis of data and discussion of results. A formal proposal and oral defense of the written thesis are required.

PSYC703 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (3.00) Provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the pharmacological properties of drugs relative to origin, use, actions and effects. Discuss the methods of updating and keeping current with developments in the area, as well as providing students with the ethics and standard practice methods in the health-related profession.

PSYC704 HEALTH ISSUES IN GEROPSYCHOLOGY (3.00) This course focuses on the relationship between physical disease and psychological functioning. Theoretical issues and applied psychological interventions related to health promotion and wellness are presented. Offers a multi-disciplinary perspective through critique and analysis of current research literature and exposure to other allied health professionals.

PSYC705 CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Study of brain-behavior relationships. This course reviews classic neuropsychological presentations of frequently encountered neurologic disorders.

PSYC706 ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3.00) This course examines the concept of addiction as it is understood by psychologists. It is designed to provide exposure to leading theories of drug initiation, abuse and dependence. Information about the physical and psychoactive effects of the major categories of abuse and dependence producing drugs are covered. Assessment strategies and treatment modalities are discussed.

PSYC710 INTERVENT TECH: GROUP THERAPY (3.00) This course is designed to teach the significant theoretical aspects of group therapy. Students will become familiar with the stages of development of groups, the goals of each stage, the characteristic behavior of members within each stage as well as the appropriate leader interventions. Knowledge of factors that make groups effective, ethical guidelines and qualities/behaviors that make effective group leaders, and cultural issues that impact groups will be addressed.

PSYC712 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (3.00) Examines the bridge between psychology and the law, emphasizing the forensic psychologist's role in the legal system. Attention is given to developing a foundation in forensic knowledge, skills, and attitude for professional psychologists. Forensic issues including assessment and intervention strategies, consultation, interdisciplinary forensic problem-solving, courtroom testimony, and ethics are emphasized.

PSYC714 CHILD & ADOLESCENT CHRONIC ILL (1.00) This intensive workshop examines the child and adolescent with chronic illness and discuss treatment approaches from a multi-disciplinary or biopsychosocial intervention model. The instructor draws upon extensive experience and observations from working in clinics, hospitals or in the field with children who have been diagnosed with such disorders as: cancer, hemophillia, AIDS, diabetes, sickle cell anemia, endocrine/growth problems, cleft palette, genetic anomalies, mental health DSM-IV disorders, as well as children with multiple handicaps and disabilities. Emphasis is given to practical ways counselors and other mental health professionals and teachers can build and maintain therapeutic relations with children who have been dealt this difficult challenge of handling a chronic or life threatening illness. Additionally, this course gives special attention to identifying needs, assessing, and treating families and siblings of children who have a chronic illness. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS519 SOCW414

PSYC715 EARLY COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (3.00) Review of theories of the nature and development of the human cognitive system and how it relates to developmental processes. Special attention is paid to Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Cross-listed Courses: EDME363 EDME563

PSYC716 CHILDHOOD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (1.00-2.00) Workshop that examines identification, assessment and treatment procedures used therapeutically with a range of psychological disorders experienced by children and adolescents. Cross-listed Courses: EDWS719 SOCW483

PSYC718 ASSESSMENT OF CHILD & ADOLESCENT (3.00) Designed to teach a variety of clinical assessment strategies to assist in diagnosis and clinical decision-making skills. The complexities of developing youth and their social systems are examined in light of multi-model as interpreting assessment data with sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences is also addressed. Prerequisite: PSYC 720

PSYC720 CHILD & ADOLES PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (3.00) Risk factors for and characteristics of psychopathology evidenced by persons under 18, with attention to the influence of genetics, biology, family, peers, diverse social contexts, and society as a child develops.

PSYC721 THERAPY & PSYCHOPATH IN GEROPSY (3.00) Focus of the course is twofold: assessment and treatment. When assessing and treating older adults, psychologists must consider the relevant bio-psycho-social factors. Students will express their conceptualization of cases according to a biopsychosocial framework, DSM-IV diagnostic criteria, and the major models of psychotherapy; describe and defend their treatment plan for many common disorders in later life, incorporating empirically proven effective interventions; and identify the ethical priciples operative in cases and describe how they will resolve ethical dilemmas according to APA ethical guidelines and principles.

PSYC730 INTERVENTION TECH: CONSULTING (3.00) Consultation is studied within a process service delivery role, especially applied to the clinical psychologist. Both consulting as an individual and as part of a team are studied as applied to a number of different areas: health care agencies; forensic agencies academic agencies; athletics and corporations. The emphasis on specific areas may change from time to time. Basics of grant writing, aspects of program evaluation, diversity issues, consulting vs. counseling and therapy, ethical issues related to consulting are explored. Students are expectd to become familiar with consulting research and theory as well as fundamentals of consulting practice.

PSYC731 INTERVENTION TECH:PSYCHODYNAMICS (3.00) This course is presented to teach both a theoretical and applied understanding of the psychotherapeutic process, emphasizing psychoanalytic theory and technique.

PSYC732 INTERVENT TECH: CHILD & ADOL (3.00) Theoretical framework regarding the psychological treatment of children and adolescents, current research data, and treatment methods presented in dealing with a range of childhood and adolescent disorders. Special emphasis is placed on empirically validated treatment interventions. Prerequisite: PSYC 720 PSYC 718

PSYC740 ASSESSMENT OF OLDER ADULTS (3.00) Students become familiar with the theory, research, and practice of various assessment methods used with older adults. This course exposes students to common clinical assessment issues with this population (e.g., what factors need to be ruled out, and how to go about an assessment to answer specific referral questions). Students write several assessment reports based upon case vignettes, in which they integrate biopsychosocial assessment evidence. Prerequisite: PSYC 651

PSYC747 INTERV TECH: MARITAL & FAM THER (3.00) Designed to educate students in the systems perspective in dealing with a range of psychological disorders. Diagnostic and treatment strategies presente along with practical training in marital and family interventions. Advances in marital and family research are presented.

PSYC760 CLINICAL PRACTICUM III (3.00) Supervised experience in a clinical setting.

PSYC761 CLINICAL PRACTICUM IV (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 760. Prerequisite: PSYC 760

PSYC787 RESEARCH I (3.00) A culminating scholarly activity requiring a review of relevant literature, collection and anlaysis of data, and discussion of results. A formal proposal meeting and oral defense of the written dissertation are required.

PSYC788 RESEARCH II (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 787. Prerequisite: PSYC 787

PSYC789 RESEARCH III (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 788. Prerequisite: PSYC 788

PSYC790 CONTINUOUS MAJOR RESEARCH (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 699 & 789. Prerequisite: PSYC 699 PSYC 789

PSYC850 CLINICAL PRACTICUM V (3.00) Supervised experience in a clinical setting.

PSYC851 CLINICAL PRACTICUM VI (3.00) Continuation of PSYC 850. Prerequisite: PSYC 850

PSYC896 RESEARCH & CLINICAL ISSUES: SMDP (3.00) A non-traditional, knowledge-based introduction to the research and clinical issues involved in working with severely mentally ill persons and their families. Takes a broad-based approach to the overview of the field and addresses theory and practice methods in this area. Students are acquainted with the social, political and professional context in which mental health practice and research take place.

PSYC897 INTERVENT TECH: SMD POPULATION (3.00) This course is designed to teach assessment and intervention techniques for working with severely mentally ill persons and their families. Uses psychological and psychosocial development theory and research as a basis for case and treatment conceptualization. Further acquaints students with the social, political, and professional context in which mental health practice and research take place.

PSYC900 TUTORIAL IN PSYCHOLOGY (1.00-3.00) Content to be determined according to the needs of the student in regards to a particular skill/knowledge area. Approval of the department chair is required.

PSYC998 INTERNSHIP PLANNING (1.00) Continuation of doctoral student preparation for internship experience.

PSYC999 INTERNSHIP (2.00) Intensive, full-time supervised experience in a clinical setting approved by the director of clinical training. Prerequisite: Matriculation in psychology department doctoral program.

 

 

 
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