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    Undergraduate

    PSYC 100 - Introduction to the Profession I
    Topics include problem formulation and career opportunities, spreadsheets and relevant computer applications, as well as data search tools. (2-0-2) (C) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 101 - Introduction to Profession II
    Topics include problem formulation and career opportunities, spreadsheets and relevant computer applications, as well as data search tools. (2-0-2) (C) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 120 - First Year Seminar
    First year seminar. (0-1-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 180 - Early Adulthood I
    This course is designed to address issues central to early adulthood including transitions from home to work, high school to college and personal growth. Instructor permission required. (1-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 181 - Early Adulthood II
    This course is a continuation of PSYC 180 and is designed to explore issues of early adulthood including transition from family to college or work, personal growth, and adult development. Instructor permission required. (1-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 182 - Early Adulthood III
    This course is a continuation of PSYC 181 and is designed to explore issues of early adulthood including transition from family to college or work, personal growth, and adult development. (1-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 203 - Undergraduate Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
    The objectives of this course are to develop skills in using statistical data analysis commonly used in the behavioral sciences (e.g. descriptive statistics, ANOVA, regression, correlation, and meta-analysis). At the end of the course students should be able to comprehend statistical research findings, run basic statistical analysis, as well as make inferences from the results. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 204 - Research Methods in Behavioral Science
    Introduction to experimental, survey, and field study methodology, including: ethics; research design; collection, preparation, analysis of data; and writing research reports. (2-2-3) (C)(N) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] AND [(PSYC 203 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 221 - Human Behavior, Growth and Learning
    This is one of two courses intended to introduce basic topics in psychology; they can be taken either independently or in sequence. The survey includes overviews of clinical psychology, social psychology and personality. Experimental design and ethical issues will also be addressed. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 222 - Brain, Mind and Behavior
    This one of two courses intended to introduce basic topics in psychology; they can be taken either independently or in sequence. The survey includes overviews of cognition, intelligence, neuroscience, aging and development, as well as controversies in experimental design and ethics. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 227 - Education Strategies
    This course is designed to identify optimal learning strategies for academic achievement. It focuses on personal growth dimensions, skill development, monitoring, mentoring and structures for learning. Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 228 - Education Strategies II
    This course is an extension of PSYC 227 and continues to develop learning strategies for academic achievement. The focus includes personal responsibility, goal setting and self regulation as key factors in enhancing educational performance. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 238 - Professional Skills
    Didactic and applied approach to professional skill development in the areas of oral communication, conflict management and interpersonal dimensions of the work setting. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 301 - Industrial Psychology
    Survey of practical applications of psychology to problems of business and industry: work attitudes and behavior; employee selection; morale; safety; turnover; absenteeism; and training. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 303 - Abnormal Psychology
    Overview of various cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders, focusing on diagnostic criteria, causal factors, and treatment, and emphasizing scientific, research-oriented perspectives. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: [(PS 190-298 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 190-299 with min. grade of D) OR (SOC 190-299 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 310 - Social Psychology
    Description and analysis of behavior and experience as determined by social conditions. Includes social issues, human relations, prejudice, and leadership. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 380 - Topics in Psychology
    An investigation into a topic of current interest in psychology. The specific topic will be announced by the instructor when the course is scheduled. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 406 - History and Systems of Psychology
    Historical development of influential psychological systems: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, and Gestalt psychology. Requires 12 hours of psychology. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, PSYC 222 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 301 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, PSYC 222 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 303 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, PSYC 301 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 303 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D, PSYC 301 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 303 with min. grade of D)] AND [(PSYC 203 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 204 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 409 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 409 - Psychological Testing
    Survey of current group tests, emphasizing basic concepts, e.g., validity and reliability, as well as practical applications and measurement techniques. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 203 with min. grade of D, PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 410 - Vocational Rehabilitation
    Historical, philosophical and legal bases of rehabilitation. Study of vocational, independent living, public and private rehabilitation, service delivery systems, and roles and functions of the practitioner. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 411 - Medical Aspects of Disabling Conditions
    Survey of human organ systems, medical terminology, unique characteristics of disabling conditions, including severe disabilities. Vocational consequences, environmental impact and implications for the rehabilitation process. One of a two course sequence. (3-0-3) (N) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 412 - Multicultural and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
    Review of diversity issues in rehabilitation, including culture, disability, gender, aging, socio-economic status, and spirituality and religion. Study of individual and family adaptation and coping processes following disability; psychological and sociological consequences of disability; attitudes toward persons with disabilities; impact of social and environmental barriers. One of two-course sequence. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 414 - Physiological Psychology
    An introduction to the biological bases of behavior with an emphasis on neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of sensory and central nervous systems. (3-0-3) (N) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 420 - Single Subject Design and Applied Behavior Analysis
    Single-subject experimental designs for the evaluation of environmental variables on behavior of individuals. Applied behavior analysis, precision teaching, and frequency measures for logical inference. Ethical, logical, scientific, and practical aspects of real-world experimentation for optimizing performance or learning in education, treatment, and training. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 423 - Learning Theory
    Seminar course examining major areas of research in learning theory, starting with the behavorists and gestalt psychologists, and working up to modern examinations of memory, metacognition, evolutionary psychology and social modeling. (3-0-3) (C)(S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 426 - Cognitive Processes
    This is a seminar course examining major areas of research in cognitive psychology, including attention, perception, memory, language, problem solving and creativity. Focus within these areas will vary depending on student interest, but throughout the semester we will be drawing connections between the study of the human mind and real-world applications in multiple fields. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 431 - Measurement of Attitudes
    Survey of methods used in attitude scale construction. Development and use of such scales. Multidimensional scaling. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 203 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 435 - Early Development
    Processes and theories of mental, social, emotional and physical development of infants, children and adolescents. Requires 9 hours of psychology. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 436 - Adult Development
    Explores processes and changes in cognitive, social, physical and emotional functioning across adult life. Requires 9 hours of psychology. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 449 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Services
    Seminar and supervised fieldwork experience in a rehabilitation setting with disabled individuals. Emphasizes service delivery, interviewing techniques, and caseload management. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 410 with min. grade of D, PSYC 411 with min. grade of D, PSYC 412* with min. grade of D, and SOC 480 with min. grade of D)]
    An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently.
    Corequisite: None
    PSYC 452 - Personality Theory
    Survey of personality theories and their application to everyday life. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 455 - Development and Evaluation of Training in Organizations
    The goal of this course is to provide the learner with a systems perspective to training in organizations. Through readings, discussions, in class exercises and project work students will learn to identify organizational issues that can be solved using a training intervention and develop appropriate training. The focus of the course will primarily be on knowledge application. Students will learn about the various steps involved in designing a training program including needs assessment, influence of learner characteristics, transfer of training and training evaluation. Through project work students will gain skills in implementing these steps. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D) OR (PSYC 301 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 456 - Engineering Psychology
    Theory of human physical and psychological abilities as they relate to design of transportation, housing, workplace, defense and recreational systems. Topics include theories relating to psychophysiology, anthropometry, communications, man-machine interactions, training, maintainability, safety, and engineering evaluation. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 481 - Groups and Leadership at Work
    The course will review a system's model of groups and will discuss developmental stages of groups as they relate to communication behaviors. It will also review various approaches to leadership including individual, contingency, and relationship. The course engages students in various activities to help them become aware of themselves as team members and team leaders. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 221 with min. grade of D and PSYC 301 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 482 - Undergraduate Research Seminar I
    An introduction to applied research in psychology. Includes a didactic review of basic and current issues in psychological research as well as an experiential component. Students actively participate in ongoing faculty research programs and are exposed to all areas of research. (1-2-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 204 with min. grade of D, PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 483 - Undergraduate Research Seminar II
    An introduction to applied research in psychology. Includes a didactic review of basic and current issues in psychological research as well as an experiential component. Students actively participate in ongoing faculty research programs and are exposed to all areas of research. (1-2-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 204 with min. grade of D, PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 485 - Senior Capstone Project I
    The Psychology Capstone Project is an independent study that consists of a formal project and may include a research component, a literature review component as well as a data analysis component or may include an internship or fellowship experience as discussed by you and your project advisor. The project should incorporate and expand upon the depth of knowledge gained from previous years of study and include predetermined deliverables which may include a final thesis or poster. The project should focus on an area of psychology that is of interest to you as a means to expand your knowledge on the subject and to solidify your future goals. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 486 - Senior Capstone Project II
    Continuation of the Psychology Capstone Project. This is an independent study that consists of a formal project and may include a research component, a literature review component as well as a data analysis component or may include an internship or fellowship experience as discussed by you and your project advisor. The project should incorporate and expand upon the depth of knowledge gained from previous years of study and include predetermined deliverables which may include a final thesis or poster. The project should focus on an area of psychology that is of interest to you as a means to expand your knowledge on the subject and to solidify your future goals. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 487 - Integrative Psychology Seminar I
    A synthesis of issues and areas in psychology. Requires 21 credit hours in psychology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 203 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 488 - Integrative Psychology Seminar II
    Seminar integrating seminal and cutting edge psychological writings both empirical and conceptual to address key issues in contemporary psychology. Requires 24 credits in psychology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 489 - Undergraduate Psychology Seminar
    Reports and discussion of current problems and issues in psychology. (3-0-3) (S) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 204 with min. grade of D, PSYC 221 with min. grade of D, and PSYC 222 with min. grade of D)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 497 - Special Problems
    Independent study involving compilation and analysis of data bearing on a significant problem. **Instructor permission required.** (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None

    Graduate

    PSYC 501 - Biological Bases of Behavior
    A critical review of the anatomical and neurophysiological bases of behavior as related to theory and practice in psychology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 502 - Social Bases of Behavior
    Critical overview of theory and research in social cognition, interpersonal relations, group dynamics and organizational psychology. Implications of principles for issues and problems in real-world social systems are developed. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 503 - Learning, Cognition and Motivation
    Empirical and theoretical issues relating to learning, cognitive psychology, perceptual learning, drive and emotion will be surveyed. Emphasis will be placed on differing theoretical interpretations of a given set of data. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 504 - Individual and Cultural Differences
    Review of the basic models used to explore and explain how and why people differ from each other. The course will explore the influence of culture and individual characteristics such as gender, ability and personality, as well as how these influences change over a person's lifetime. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 505 - History and Systems of Psychology
    Critical and conceptual evaluation of influential philosophical and psychological theories of human behavior: From the Greek bronze age to the modern era. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 506 - Therapy I
    Basic clinical skills including intake, suicide assessment, case formulation, differential diagnosis, and basics of conducting cognitive behavioral therapy. Taken when not preceded by PSYC 518 (Basic Clinical Skills). (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 507 - Therapy II
    Second semester seminar and supervised training in basic clinical skills, including interviewing, development of a therapeutic relationship, managing the process of therapy and assessing therapy progress. Requires active standing in the clinical program and approved clinical placement. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 506)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 508 - Ethics and Professional Issues I
    This is an introductory course designed around ethical issues confronting clinical psychologists. It is offered to incoming first year clinical students to allow them to think about ethical issues in treatment, assessment, and professional behavior. Using the APA ethics code as a guide, students present and respond to ethical dilemmas that they may face as they embark upon their career as clinical psychologists. Other professional issues are also discussed including the transition to graduate school, course selection decisions, and any other general graduate school questions that may arise. (2-0-2) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 509 - Ethics and Professional Issues II
    This is a continuation of PSYC 508 but offered to second semester, third year students. It is designed to prepare students for the later parts of the graduate student experience. Topics include dissertation research, the internship experience, early job and career decisions, supervision, and consultation. Barriers to successful completion of the program are discussed and problem solved. Ethical issues such as those confronting new Ph.D.'s are also introduced. (1-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 510 - Clinical Assessment I
    Seminar and supervised training in intellectual and cognitive assessment for adults and children. Research, psychometric characteristics, conceptual foundations, clinical applicability, administration, scoring and interpretation of major assessment instruments, and writing reports. Requires active standing in the clinical program. Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 511 - Psychometric Theory
    Basic understanding of principles and theories of psychological measurement emphasizing (1) theories and methods for estimation of reliability and validity, (2) techniques for the measurement of psychological variables and (3), methods for construction of psychological and educational measuring instruments. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 545 and PSYC 546)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 512 - Clinical Assessment II
    Seminar and supervised training in personality assessment of adults and children. Research, psychometric characteristics, conceptual foundations, clinical applicability, administration, scoring and interpretation of major assessment instruments, and writing reports. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 510)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 513 - Assessment in Rehabilitation Counseling
    An orientation to the process and practice of assessing adults with disabling conditions for rehabilitation plan development and vocational decision-making. Introduction to test selection, administration, and interpretation through synthesis, integration, and evaluation of vocational assessment data used in rehabilitation counseling. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 514 - Vocational Evaluation II: Report Development and Communication
    The process of developing vocational evaluation and staffing reports. Gathering, analyzing, integrating, synthesizing, and interpreting evaluation information. Development of feasible recommendations utilizing related sources of labor market/ occupational information. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 513)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 515 - Vocational Evaluation Laboratory
    Practical skills in vocational evaluations including application of work samples and situational assessment at a vocational evaluation site in the community. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 516 - Clinical Assessment III
    Research, psychometric characteristics, conceptual foundations of major assessment methods. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 526*)]
    An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently.
    Corequisite: None
    PSYC 517 - Performance Appraisal Seminar
    The objectives of the seminar are to 1) provide a broad understanding of the multiple facets of performance appraisal, 2) understand research and advances in the field, and 3) understand the challenges and pitfalls of successfully implementing a PA system in an organization. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 529 and PSYC 556)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 520 - Health Psychology
    Introduction to theoretical, clinical and research issues in adult behavioral medicine. Covers general perspectives of a biobehavioral approach, factors affecting adult health and illness, diagnostic and treatment approaches, and issues in research and application. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 523 - Introduction to Theories of Psychotherapy
    Introduction to various approaches to therapeutic intervention. The conceptual bases, history, methods, empirical foundations and applicability of important schools of therapeutic intervention will be considered. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 524 - Assessment and Treatment of Infants and Young Children
    Reviews current conceptualizations, assessment and treatment of childhood disorders from a behavioral-system perspective. Examines the impact of the family, school and other relevant systems on the development and treatment of child behavior problems. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 525 - Child Psychopathology
    This course covers theory and research on developmental processes and their functions to promote health and as risk factors for psychopathology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 526 - Psychopathology
    Critical examination of clinical and experimental research in psychopathology and diagnostic classification systems. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 529 - Personnel Selection and Evaluation
    Principles and techniques of employee selection and placement. Analysis of test data which will maximize the effectiveness of such techniques. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 530 - Contemporary Issues in Industrial Organizational Psychology
    Survey of major theoretical formulations and current approaches to intervention techniques in the field of industrial-organizational psychology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 529 and PSYC 556)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 531 - Organizational Attitudes and Behavioral Seminar
    The course is an in-depth study of factors that affect Organizational behavior and attitude (motivational theories). The various key attitudes and behaviors that organizations are defined and research relating to them is discussed (e.g. job satisfaction, organizational commitment, job involvement, turnover, absenteeism, and organizational citizenship). We also identify the stresses on today's employees' life and discuss some ways to manage them (e.g. job stress, work-family conflict, minority and immigrant worker. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 556)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 533 - Clinical Practicum
    Clinical assessment, therapy and/or consultation in a community-based mental health setting or medical facility for an average of 15 to 20 hours per week, per semester. Students obtain supervised experience in the provision of psychological services and related professional activities. Must be in an approved clinical placement site. (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 534 - Attachment Theory Throughout the Lifespan
    Provides an in depth understanding of attachment theory and research, as well as clinical applications throughout the life span. Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 535 - Seminar in Personnel Selection
    A critical review of advanced techniques in personnel selection. Includes such topics such as validity generalization, utility analysis, and applications of latent trait theory. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 511)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 536 - Affective Disorders
    Examination of current theory and research regarding affective disorders. Covers cognitive, behavioral, biological, and cultural perspectives. The relationship of affective symptomatology and diagnosis to other types of psychopathology are considered. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 526)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 537 - Child Cognitive Development
    The course is designed to be a practical primer on the changes in cognition that occur from ages five to seven when there is a major change in how children perceive their world and how the world perceives them. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 538 - Psychology of Sport, Performance, and Health
    The course examines the clinical and research literature on the physical and psychological benefits of the following: regular physical activity; psychological, social, and environmental aspects of exercise non-adherence; and mental and behavioral strategies for promoting motivation, confidence, concentration, and enhanced sport performance. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 540 - Research Methods
    This course prepares students for designing and interpreting empirical research. The collection of meaningful data, appropriate use of data analytic techniques, and the interpretation of data results are presented. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 545 - Graduate Statistics I
    Basic course in elementary statistics Introduction to inferential statistics and statistical analysis of psychological data. Emphasis on hypothesis testing procedures and computer applications. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 546 - Graduate Statistics II
    Statistical procedures used in the prediction and explanation of psychological data, including multiple regression. Emphasis on computer applications. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 545)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 548 - Vocational Psychiatric Rehabilitation
    An in depth review of models available to help people with severe mental illness obtain and maintain employment. Topics relating to vocational evaluation, work adjustment, placement, supported work models, and follow-up will be covered. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 549 - Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
    Seminar and supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling. Working two days in a rehabilitation facility and carrying a small client caseload geared toward the development of individual counseling skills. (Credit: Variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 410, PSYC 523, and PSYC 557)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 550 - Couples Research and Therapy
    Advanced seminar introduces students to empirically based interventions for couples. Presents clinically relevant and empirically derived material to better understand the importance of both technique and theory when intervening at a couples level. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 551 - Design and Implementation of Experiments
    Selection of appropriate designs, relevant control groups for experimental studies, researching relevant literature for experimental topics and applying appropriate statistical analyses. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 552 - Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
    Seminar on the legal context of human resource management, focusing on equal employment opportunity laws. Will discuss how to design employee selection, evaluation and compensation systems that comply with U.S. federal laws and regulations. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 529)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 553 - Family and Couples Therapy
    Surveys the major theoretical perspectives for understanding and intervening with family and marital problems. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 554 - Survey of Multivariate Statistics
    Introduction to the major multivariate statistical procedures used in psychology; factor analysis, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and canonical correlation. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 545) OR (PSYC 546)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 555 - Seminar in Industrial Training
    Survey of various types of training and development programs used in industry. Also included are related major issues, specific techniques, assessment of training needs and evaluation of training programs. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 529 and PSYC 556)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 556 - Organizational Psychology
    Theory and research concerning human behavior in formal organizations, communication nets, dynamics of managerial jobs; current ideas concerning organizations. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 557 - Pre Practicum in Rehabilitation Counseling
    Seminar and observation at community rehabilitation facilities. Study of interviewing techniques, orientation to rehabilitation programs and field activities at rehabilitation agencies. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 558 - Industrial Psychology Internship I
    Supervised experience in psychological practices in an industrial setting. (Credit: variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 559 - Industrial Psychology Internship II
    Supervised experience in psychological practices in an industrial setting. (credit: Variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 561 - Applied Counseling Techniques
    Methods and techniques of various procedures in the counseling process. Advantages, limitations and unique applications of various approaches with specific client populations. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 523*)]
    An asterisk (*) designates a course which may be taken concurrently.
    Corequisite: None
    PSYC 562 - Job Placement
    Techniques of job development, job analysis, job placement, job seeking skills and follow-up. Includes affirmative action, manpower, and legislative programs involving job placement of special groups. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 563 - Human Growth and Career Development
    Presentation and discussion of human growth and career development theories across life span with special emphasis on persons with disabilities. Specific content includes Erickson's psychosocial development, Super's life span theory, Holland's theory of types, Trait-factor Theory, Krumboltz's social learning approach, Tiedeman's spiritual perspective in career decision making, and family and system influences on vocational choice. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 564 - Rehabilitation Research Seminar
    The primary objective of this course is to help students become familiar with rehabilitation research, acquire the basic knowledge and skills for designing and conducting applied research, and develop a preliminary research proposal for their research project. A secondary purpose is to teach students to critically evaluate rehabilitation research. Specifically, this course covers an overview of various research designs, data analysis techniques and the use of SPSS for statistical analysis. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 566 - Addictive Behaviors
    A review of theoretical models of addiction from sociological, biological, and psychological perspectives. Critical examination of research methodology and clinical approaches. Emphasis on alcohol and drug abuse. Also covers substance abuse in special populations and other addictive behaviors. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 571 - Seminar in Quantitative Psychology
    Presentation and discussion of advanced topics in quantitative psychology. Specific content will vary from year to year. Topics such as factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, etc., will be discussed. May be taken more than once. Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 554)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 573 - Psychosocial Bases: Disability and Behavior
    Presentation and discussion of psychological and social issues of disability and human behavior. Somatopsychology, field integrative theories and psychological aspects of disabilities. Consent of instructor (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 575 - Adult Career Development and Vocational Behavior
    Presentation and discussion of impact of disabilities on adult career development. Vocational development theories, occupational information and analysis, career counseling and research methodology.Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 577 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology
    Presentation and discussion of issues related to professional and ethical practice in rehabilitation counseling psychology. History and philosophy of rehabilitation, professional and ethical standards, concerns in rehabilitation assessment, counseling, placement and independent living. Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 578 - Rehabilitation Internship I
    Supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling. (Credit: Variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 549)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 579 - Rehabilitation Internship II
    Supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling. (Credit: variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 549)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 580 - Seminar in Leadership
    Reviews models and theories of leadership that cover group dynamics, power, influence, and conflict management as well as issues of diversity and gender. The focus is on research and practical issues in understanding leadership and its effectiveness. Requires certification as K-12 teacher or approval of instructor. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 556)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 581 - Neuropsychologicial Assessment
    Seminar in neuropsychological assessment. A review of neuroanatomy followed with a review of the conceptual foundations of brain-behavior relationships. Major assessment instruments will be covered. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 582 - Applied Psycholphysiology and Biofeedback
    Reviews applications of physiological measures to practical problems. Clinical applications of biofeedback are discussed and demonstrated. Special emphasis on electromyographic techniques. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 583 - Rehabilitation Engineering Technology I: Survey of Interdisciplinary Application of RET
    An overview of Assistive Technology (AT) used by people with disabilities. Includes contact with local AT sites, consumers and practicing professionals. Reviews specific AT applications for communication, mobility and control; national and local AT resources; and economics of AT development, marketing and service delivery. Design, engineering, and architectural issues relevant to people with disabilities are introduced.Instructor permission required. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 584 - Rehabilitation Engineering Technology II: Access to Independence through Assistive Technology
    Seminar designed for deeper exploration of Assistive Technology issues introduced in PSYC 583. Special focus on accessibility issues, technology outreach and awareness training; additional topics are chosen to reflect the specific interests of students in the class. Buildings are surveyed using ADAAG criteria for accessibility. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 583)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 585 - Rehab Engrg Techlgy III
    Seminar designed to accompany and enhance practical RET experiences, such as concurrent internship, employment or approved projects involving RET/AT applications. Case presentations of technology for independent living, issues of quality of outcome, alternatives/appropriateness of technology solutions, ethics, emotional aspects of technology acquisition, independence/dependency and barriers to acquiring and deployment of AT are discussed. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 583 and PSYC 584)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 586 - Concepts of Supervision
    Explores formulations of the supervisory relationship and critical issues in the supervision of clinicians. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 588 - Graduate Psychology Seminar
    Reports and discussion of current problems and issues in psychology. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 589 - Rehabilitation Internship III
    Supervised experience in rehabilitation counseling. (Credit: Variable) (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: [(PSYC 549)] Corequisite: None
    PSYC 590 - Psychiatric Rehabilitation
    Class covers a wide range of topics including a review of the disease and disability models of mental illness, skills training components in treatment, incentive strategies for participants, transfer of learned skills to other situations, and cognitive rehabilitation strategies. (3-0-3) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 591 - Research and Thesis M.S.
    Instructor permission required. (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 594 - Special Projects
    Instructor permission required. (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 597 - Special Problems
    Instructor permission required. (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 599 - Clinical Internship
    Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam Participation in full-time internship accredited by the American Psychological Association, or, in exceptional cases, approved by the clinical Psychology program. Approval of dissertation proposal and instructor permission required. (0-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 600 - Continuation of Residency
    Continuation of residency. (0-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 691 - Research and Thesis Ph.D.
    Research and thesis for Ph. D. students. (Credit: Variable) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 710 - Compensation and Benefit Application
    Compensation and benefit application. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 711 - Multilevel Data Analysis
    Review of statistical methods for analysis of data at multiple levels of aggregation, such as individual and group-level phenomena. The course will cover conceptual issues, statistical models, and data analysis using computer software. (3-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 712 - Bayley Scales of Infant Development
    Bayley Scales of Infant Development. (3-0-1) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 714 - Assessment Centers
    This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed for the design and implementation of assessment centers and other individual assessment methods. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 715 - Organizational Assessment and Planning
    This short course focuses on various processes and tools used in organizations to assess effectiveness, establishing priorities, and creating plans of action for change. Topics include the strategic planning process and the development and use of assessment tools such as organizational surveys and focus groups. Requires basic knowledge of statistics. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 716 - Base Pay Management
    This course provides an in-depth discussion of the principles, design, implementation and evaluation of an employee base-pay program. Topics include concepts for determining market position using salary surveys, the design of base pay structures, principles of merit pay, and the ongoing management of base pay programs. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 717 - Variable Pay Programs
    This course provides an in-depth review of variable pay programs within organizations, including incentives, recognition programs and team-based pay. Organization-wide, organizational unit, and individual programs will be discussed in terms of plan design, implementation and evaluation. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 719 - Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Programs
    This course will address all aspects of employee benefits programs including government regulations, health and welfare plans, retirement plans and pay for time not worked. Case studies will be used to model real-life situations encountered by Human Resources professionals. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 720 - Individual Assessment for Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    This course is designed to teach students how to assess individuals for hire, promotion, and development. Students will develop a testing protocol including a structured interview, cognitive ability, and personality testing. The course will provide applied experience conducing assessments of executives who have volunteered to serve as testing subjects. Interviewing skill, test interpretation, and report writing are the primary learning objectives of the course. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 782 - Assitive Technology for Counselors
    Intensive one-week overview of Assistive Technology with a focus on vocational applications. Includes visitations to working assistive technology sites, and lectures by consumers and specialists (including several of national prominence) in various areas of AT. Instructor permission required. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
    PSYC 783 - Vocational Applications of AT
    Internet based distance class designed to follow PSYC 782 and further develop the student's knowledge of AT and the skill in applying AT to solve practical problems for persons with disabilities. Applies knowledge AT service delivery presented in PSYC 782 to issues in the student's local region. Identifies AT needs of persons with disabilities and weaknesses, strengths, and gaps in local region's AT service delivery, with emphasis on vocational applications. Instructor permission required. (1.5-0-1.5) Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None
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