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.