Courses - Psychology: PSYC 152: Introduction to Psychology* 3 cr. An introduction to the understanding, prediction, and control of human behavior. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 206: Educational Psychology* 3 cr. Applications of psychology to the educative process. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 207: Child Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152, 206, or consent of the department. Study of the physical, social, and psychological development of the child. Course requirements include twenty hours of laboratory observation in a public school. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. PSYC 208: Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. Consideration of adolescent behavior in light of information available on social, physical, and psychological development. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 212: Social Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Three hours of psychology. Survey of the cultural forces as they affect attitudes, social learning, perception, and communication of the individual and the group. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 216: Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 cr. Prerequisite: 3 to 6 term hours of mathematics and/or computer science. Machine computation and elementary theory relating to basic statistical techniques used in the behavioral sciences. The topics covered will include the normal distribution, descriptive statistics, statistical inference, product moment correlation, simple rank order correlation, "t'' test, and simple analysis of variance. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 250: Psychology of the Mild/Moderate Handicapped Child 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and 207. The etiology, nature, and prognosis of the mild/moderate exceptional child; discussion of specific behavior problems, therapy and management of the mild/moderate; role of social and other agencies in the education of the mild/moderate; trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 305: Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. An introduction to the study of adjustment mechanisms in normal individuals, plus a survey presentation of broad areas of abnormal behavior and the major personality theorists. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 317: Elementary Experimental Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. Lecture and laboratory survey of classic topics in general experimental psychology; sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 350: Introduction to Psychometrics 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 216. Test construction, standardization, validation, intelligence, clerical, mechanical, and spatial aptitude feats; interests and personality tests; test batteries. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 401: Child Psychopathology 3 cr. The etiology, nature, and prognosis of psychopathology in children; discussion of specific behavior problems; therapy and management of the maladjusted; role of social and other agencies in the education of the maladjusted, trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 404: Personality 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 305 or consent of the department. Determinants and dynamics of personality and research theory. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 405: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 305, PSYC 404 or consent of the department. An introduction to personality maladjustment and mental disorder. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 408: Counseling Exceptional Children 3 cr. An introduction to the counseling techniques and procedures appropriate for counseling exceptional children and their parents. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 409: The Psychology of Exceptionality 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. The etiology, nature, and prognosis of mental retardation and learning disability. A presentation of the basic research and theoretical work pertaining to the psychological aspects of exceptionality with special emphasis on the identification and remediation of learning disabilities. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 411: History of Modern Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. A historical survey of psychology with special reference to schools of psychology. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 422: Physiological Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. An introduction to the functioning of the nervous system with respect to sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 425: The Nature and Conditions of Human Sexual Response 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the psychological, sociological, and physiological components, and the dynamic interaction of these forces in shaping human sexual response. Related topics to be considered include sex education, the relationship between sex and love, marital adjustment, and parenthood. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 426: The Psychology of Addiction 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the field of addiction including an overview of the agents most frequently abused, with special emphasis on personality dynamics of the addict and the behavioral and physiological effects of substance abuse. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 428: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 317 and PSYC 350 or consent of department. A review of the ethical standards and legal mandates governing the research and professional practice of psychology. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 430: Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Senior standing. PSYC 305, PSYC 350, PSYC 404, PSYC 405, and consent of the department. An introduction to legal and ethical guidelines for the use of psychological test and non test data gathering techniques, consultations, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 440: Psychology of Death and Dying 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of psychological factors relating to death and dying, death attitudes, understanding bereavement, and constructive ways of coping with death and dying. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 450: Introduction to Health Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or consent of the department. An overview of the field of Health Psychology, including principles of behavioral medicine, physiological foundation and the management of health related behaviors. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 455: The Psychology of Behavior Modification 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206, or consent of the department. A review of the field of behavior modification, its procedures, techniques, and methods. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 490: Independent Reading and Research in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Senior standing. The individual student is responsible for securing the guidance of a qualified psychology department staff faculty member and for selecting the area of reading or research. PSYC 491: Field Experience 3 cr. Prerequisites: Senior standing, PSYC 430, availability of an appropriate placement, and consent of the department. May not be repeated. Nine hours of laboratory. PSYC 495: Seminar in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of the department. Selected topics from current issues and problems in psychology. Three hours of research. PSYC 496: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and senior standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer meditation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with ED 496). PSYC 601: Child Psychopathology 3 cr. The etiology, nature, and prognosis of psychopathology in children, discussion of specific behavior problems; therapy and management of the maladjusted; role of social and other agencies in the education of the maladjusted; trends in theory and practice. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 604: Personality 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 and 305 or consent of the department. Determinants and dynamics of personality and research theory. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 605: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 305, PSYC 404 or consent of the department. An introduction to personality maladjustment and mental disorder. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 608: Counseling Exceptional Children 3 cr. An introduction to the counseling techniques and procedures appropriate for counseling exceptional children and their parents. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 609: The Psychology of Exceptionality 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. The etiology, nature and prognosis of mental retardation and learning disability. A presentation of the basic research and theoretical work pertaining to the psychological aspects of exceptionality with special emphasis on the identification and remediation of learning disabilities. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 611: History of Modern Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. A historical survey of psychology with special reference to schools of psychology. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 622: Physiological Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 and 216 or consent of the department. An introduction to the functioning of the nervous system with respect to sensation, perception, learning, and motivation. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 625: The Nature and Conditions of Human Sexual Response 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the psychological, sociological, and physiological components, and the dynamic interaction of these forces in shaping human sexual response. Related topics to be considered include sex education, the relationship between sex and love, marital adjustment, and parenthood. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 626: The Psychology of Addiction 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206 or consent of the department. A review of the field of addiction including an overview of the agents most frequently abused, with special emphasis on personality dynamics of the addict and the behavioral and physiological effects of substance abuse. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 628: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 317 and PSYC 350 or consent of department. A review of the ethical standards and legal mandates governing the research and professional practice of psychology. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 630: Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 305, PSYC 350, 404, and 405 or equivalent, and consent of the department. An introduction to legal and ethical guidelines for the use of psychological test and non test data gathering techniques, consultations, referrals, and therapeutic interventions. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 640: Psychology of Death and Dying 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of psychological factors relating to death and dying, death attitudes, understanding bereavement, and constructive ways of coping with death and dying. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 650: Introduction to Health Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or consent of the department. An overview of the field of Health Psychology, including principles of behavioral medicine, physiological foundations, and the management of health related behaviors. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 655: The Psychology of Behavior Modification 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 152 or 206, or consent of the department. A review of the field of behavior modification, its procedures, techniques, and methods. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 690: Independent Reading and Research in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The individual student is responsible for securing the guidance of a qualified psychology department faculty member and for selecting the area of reading or research. PSYC 691: Field Experience 3 cr. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, PSYC 430, availability of an appropriate placement, and consent of the department. May not be repeated. Nine hours of laboratory. PSYC 695: Seminar in Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the department. Selected topics from current issues and problems in psychology. Three hours of research. PSYC 696: Dispute Resolution Strategies 3 cr. Prerequisites: Graduate standing. An introduction to specific programs and activities designed to prevent and reduce violence. Emphasis on creating cooperative learning environments where students learn negotiation and peer meditation strategies. Three hours of lecture. (Cross listed with ED 696). PSYC 701: Introduction to Counseling Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of counseling psychology as a profession. It will introduce the student to the scientist/practioner model, and in so doing, define the subject matter of counseling psychology, the target population the counseling psychologist seeks to serve, the technical tools needed for practice in the years ahead, the current unresolved issues and controversies in the field, and how these will affect the theories and techniques of the future. In addition it seeks to introduce the student to evolving requirements to enter the profession. Broadest possible exposure to the activities of the counseling psychologist is a course goal to be achieved through a variety of field experiences. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 702: Play Therapy with Children 3 cr. A non-directive approach to psychotherapy with children (ages 4 to 10). Emphasis will be on play media techniques, the symbolic nature of child's play, and the emotional life of children in their unique social/family contexts. Three hours of lecture and simulation. PSYC 706: Principles and Theories of Learning 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A review of principles and theories of learning, the research on which they are based, and their application to the teaching/learning process and psychotherapy. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 707: Advanced Child Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A presentation of research methodology, theory, and data on child development and behavior. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 708: Advanced Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisites: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. Personality dynamics and development in adolescence; adaptive and maladaptive reactions to the developmental tasks and cultural pressures of adolescence. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 709: Advanced Human Development 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. A survey of human development and behavior, including presentation of research methodology, theory, and data with emphasis on childhood and adolescence. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 710: Introduction to School Psychology 3 cr. A survey of the professional field of school psychology covering training, practice, professional issues, research, consultation, assessment, history, and scope of the profession today. Emphasis on ethical standards guiding practice of school psychology. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 714: Program Planning and Evaluation 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology or consent of department. A study of the issues, models, and process of program planning and evaluation in educational and mental health settings. The course will be structured to provide the student with the skills necessary for program planning and to demonstrate accountability to funding/administrative agencies. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 716: Intermediate Statistics 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 216 or consent of department. A coverage of computational procedures and elementary theory in statistics designed to prepare the student for graduate courses in statistics and research design in psychology. Detailed coverage of the following topics will be included: analysis of variance, correlation (product moment, partial, multiple and other methods), and nonparametric statistics. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 717: Advanced Experimental Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 317 or consent of the department. Supervised research in general experimental psychology. The selection, design, execution, analysis, and reporting of the psychological experiment. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. PSYC 718: Introduction to Methodology and Research Design 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 216, PSYC 716 or consent of department. An overview of the literature dealing with the scientific approach to psychological questions, research design and methodology. The course provides the student with the skills necessary to critically evaluate existing research, as well as to translate theory into testable propositions. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 720: Theory and Practice of Counseling Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisites: Six hours of personality, abnormal, and/or advanced human development courses. Study of the major counseling theories to include the psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioral approaches, and an introduction to systems theory. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 721: Analysis of the Individual 3 cr. Prerequisites: Six hours of psychology or consent of the department. Techniques and materials available for study of the individual; interpretation and synthesis of individual inventory data and their application in the counseling process. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 722: Group Process 3 cr. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. An introduction to the study of leadership and behavior in groups with an emphasis on the effects of group norms, group cohesion and interpersonal learning in educational settings. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 723: Counseling Methods and Techniques 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 720, or consent of the department. In-depth study of the major counseling skills, techniques, and strategies, to include assessment, interviewing, rapport-building, counseling, and termination skills, combined with appropriate laboratory/field experiences designed to illustrate the application of such skills in the clinical setting. Also included will be counselor and client characteristics and behaviors that influence the counseling process. Three hours of lecture/lab. PSYC 724: Marriage and Family Therapy 3 cr. An overview of systems theory, family theory, and therapy with a special emphasis on communication and structural theorists and their approaches to voluntary and involuntary family crises. Research and contemporary professional issues in family therapy will also be considered. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 732: Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 720. An overview of social and cultural backgrounds of minority groups and how the various backgrounds affect an individual=s participation in, and responsiveness to, counseling. Emphasis on adjusting counseling techniques to fit the social and cultural background of the client. Also listed as ED 732. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 733: Career and Lifestyle Development in Counseling 3 cr. A survey of the basic concepts underlying the process of career development with an emphasis on theory-driven vocational assessment and counseling techniques used across the life-span. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 734: Applied Techniques in Family Therapy 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 724, or consent of department. Applied experiences utilizing the major marriage and family therapy techniques. Treatment structures such as individual, concurrent, collaborative, conjoint marital, conjoint family, marital group, transgenerational, and network therapies will be covered. Three hours of lecture/lab. PSYC 750: Psychoeducational Assessment 3 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 216 and 350. Designed to provide the student with expertise in the assessment of achievement of school aged children, and with knowledge of assessment instruments. Opportunities for administering, scoring, and interpreting tests and writing integrated psychological reports. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 751: Psychological Assessment and Practicum I 4 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy in a graduate program in psychology or consent of the department. Training in all phases of psychological and psychoeducational assessment and report writing. Emphasis on cognitive, edumetric, and social areas of assessment. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. PSYC 752: Psychological Assessment II 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 751 or consent of the department. A continuation of PSYC 751 with added emphasis on objective and projective tests of personality. Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory. PSYC 753: Psychological Assessment Practicum I 3 cr. Corequisite: PSYC 751. Supervised practice in assessment techniques including administration of major psychological instruments, interpretation, report writing, referral processes, multidisciplinary team responsibilities, and interviewing school personnel and family members. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, legal, and ethical practices in the applied setting. Must be completed in approved field setting. Nine hours of practicum. PSYC 754: Psychological Assessment Practicum II 3 cr. Corequisite: PSYC 752. Prerequisites: PSYC 751 and 753. A continuation of PSYC 753. Supervised practice in assessment techniques including administration of major psychological instruments, interpretation, report writing, referral processes, multidisciplinary team responsibilities, and interviewing school personnel, family members. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, legal, and ethical practices in the applied setting. Nine hours of practicum.. PSYC 755: Applied Behavior Analysis 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 455 or consent of department. Current research and applications of behavioral principles to children in school and clinical settings. Emphasis on techniques, practical, ethical, and legal considerations, and selecting appropriate interventions. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 756: The Psychology of Clinical Biofeedback 3 cr. Introduction to clinical biofeedback including behavioral psychotherapy, auto-genic training, stress disorders and stress management, and progressive relaxation techniques. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 757: Behavior Neuroscience 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 422/622 or consent of the department. An overview of the neurophysiological, neurochemical, and neuroanatomical influences on behavior. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 760: Behavioral Assessment and Intervention 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 755 or consent of department. Current research, theory, and clinical applications of sampling and analyzing human behavior. Emphasis on conducting and evaluating clinical interventions. Three hours of lecture. PSYC 780: Consultation in Human Development Settings 3 cr. Prerequisite: PSYC 753 or consent of the department. Study of issues, models, and the process of consultation and interpersonal communication skills in settings where human development needs and crises are managed by professionals seeking aid from psychologists. Three hours of lecture laboratory. PSYC 783: Counseling Practicum 3 cr. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy and consent of the department. Supervised practice in the major counseling functions of assessment, treatment, and case management. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, legal, and ethical practice in the applied setting. Must be completed in an approved field setting for 150 clock hours. Nine hours of practicum and two hours of seminar. PSYC 787: Internship in Counseling Psychology I 3 cr. Prerequisites: Completion of PSYC 783 and consent of the department. Supervised work experience in a program - approved field placement setting for one full term, for a total of 300 clock hours including one (1) hour per week of individual supervision and one and one-half (1.5) hours per week of group supervision. PSYC 787: Internship in Counseling Psychology II 3 cr. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PSYC 786 or consent of the department. A continuation of PSYC 786. Supervised work experience in a program - approved field placement setting for one full term, for a total of 300 clock hours including one (1) hour per of week individual supervision and one and one-half (1.5) hours per week of group supervision. PSYC 788: Internship in School Psychology I 6 cr. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the comprehensive examination leading to the Specialist of School Psychology degree or consent of the department. Supervised on the job internship in school psychology. Students will be assigned to program approved field setting which emphasizes basic applied experiences in school psychology. Two hours of seminar and thirty hours of laboratory. PSYC 789: Internship in School Psychology II 6 cr. Prerequisites: PSYC 788 or consent of the department. A continuation of PSYC 788. Supervised on the job internship in school psychology. Students will be assigned to program approved field setting which emphasizes advanced experiences in school psychology. Two hours of seminar and thirty hours of laboratory. PSYC 799: Thesis in Psychology 6 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the department after being admitted to candidacy for a psychology degree. Available for six credits toward a graduate degree in psychology. May not be substituted for required courses in the degree program. From on to six credits per term. << RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE This online catalog is for informational purposes only and is subject to modification. Final authority resides in the printed version of the catalog.