Course Descriptions

PSYC 500 (3-3-0) Statistics: An advanced statistics course including such topics as probability, the binomial and Poisson distributions, linear regression and multiple regression correlation techniques, analysis of variance, and nonparametric test of significance. Prerequisite: Undergraduate Statistics and Experimental Psychology or Research
Methods.

PSYC 505 (3-3-0) Research Methods: A course covering the rationale, design, and methods of conducting psychological research. Prerequisite: PSYC 500.

PSYC 509 (3-3-0) Advanced Designs and Analysis: A study of advanced statistical inference, including the analysis of variance, multiple comparison techniques and multivariate models including multiple and partial regression, combined with advanced principles of research designs that fit these statistical models. Prerequisite: PSYC 505

PSYC 511 (3-3-0) Applied Research Methods and Program Evaluation: This course examines models of applied and evaluative research, the techniques, designs, and administration of program evaluation. Topics covered include entry issues, goal setting research for planning and implementation. Prerequisite: PSYC 505.

PSYC 515 (3-3-0) Psychology of Diversity: A study of the issues and influences of gender, sexual orientation and the major racial/ethnic and cultural groups in the United States on the theoretical and research paradigms in psychology and on clinical and counseling practices. The course expands students' frame of reference concerning human diversity and
applies this knowledge of counseling and research issues in psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSYC 516 (3-3-0) Human Growth and Development: A study of the theories, principles, and concepts of cognitive, social, emotional and physical development across the lifespan.

PSYC 520 (3-3-0) Behavior Therapy: A study of the principles of behavior therapy and their applications to behavior problems in various settings with an emphasis on behavior modification and cognitive behavior therapy.

PSYC 525 (3-3-0) Ethical and Professional Issues: A study of the roles and responsibilities of mental health professionals, including legal and ethical standards (APA and ACA) in professional practice, testing, and research. This course also deals with the expectations and problems confronting psychologists in industrial, clinical, and professional organizations. Pre-requisite: Permission of instructor.

PSYC 530 (3-3-0) Theories of Personality: An in-depth study of the major theories of personality, including comparative analyses of the research support for the various theories.

PSYC 540 (3-3-0) Health Psychology: This seminar will examine the links between medicine and psychology, including relevance of biological, personal, cognitive, developmental, social, environmental, and cultural variables to health and illness. Health, illness, health and illness behavior will be studied with the aim of greater understanding of
health issues, the individual's relationship to these issues within individual, cultural, and cross-cultural contexts. Prerequisite: PSYC 505 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 550 (3-3-0) Psychopathology: A study of the etiology, symptomology, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders, encompassing a multicultural perspective, with an introduction to and laboratory on the use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

PSYC 555 (3-3-0) Cognitive Aspects of Behavior: A study of the theories, principles, and current research in the cognitive sciences in relation to basic psychological research and applications to counseling. Special emphasis is placed on information processing, memory and the interface between cognition and affect. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PSYC 575 (3-3-0) Biological Aspects of Behavior: A study of brain functions in relation to intelligence, speech, memory, emotions, and visual-spatial abilities, with attention to individual differences in both normal and brain-damaged persons. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSYC 601 (3-3-0) Biofeedback Techniques: A study of biofeedback training related to psychology, focusing on theories, significant research, and applications of biofeedback techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSYC 603 (3-3-0) Psychopharmacology: A study of the use and abuse of psychoactive drugs and their behavioral and neurophysiological effects in normal and clinical populations. Prerequisite: PSYC 575 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 605 (3-3-0) Clinical Neuropsychology: This course will introduce students to the relationship between brain malfunction and behavior. The emphasis of the course will be the assessment and early diagnosis of lesions that disrupt brain functioning. Topics to be examined will include neuropsychological assessment of language disorders such as
aphasia and anomia, disorders of visuo-spatial perception, brain injury, memory disorders, and dementia (e.g. Alzheimer's disease). Other topics to be discussed include the teaching of intervention strategies for neurological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 575 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 611 (3-3-0) Theories of Counseling: An exploration of the philosophy and theories of counseling, the roles and responsibilities of counselors, practical ethics, and current issues in counseling.

PSYC 612 (3-3-0) Techniques and Process in Counseling: A study of the process and development of the essential skills and techniques used in counseling psychology. This course includes a laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 611

PSYC 619 (3-3-0) Cognitive Assessment: Administration, scoring, and interpretation of intelligence, memory, and achievement tests with adults and children. Psychometric properties and report writing are covered. Prerequisite: PSYC 550

PSYC 623 (3-3-0) Assessment of Personality and Psychopathology: Principles of trait measurement including the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective tests (such as the MMPI). Also covered are behavioral assessment techniques including direct observation approaches. Prerequisite: PSYC 550

PSYC 630 (3-3-0) Techniques in Crisis Intervention: A study of the theory, skills, and techniques of emergency psychological intervention and counseling with persons experiencing intense situational and emotional distress. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

PSYC 631 (3-3-0) Career Counseling: A survey of theories of vocational development, methods of developing a career information program, and procedures for providing interrelated personal, social, educational and vocational counseling. Prerequisite: PSYC 612

PSYC 632 (3-3-0) Theory and Practice of Family Counseling: A study of the major theories and classifications of marriage and family counseling approaches and practices. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

PSYC 633 (3-3-0) Techniques and Process in Family Counseling: A study of the processes and development of essential skills and techniques applicable to family counseling. This course includes a laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 632.

PSYC 634 (3-3-0) Group Counseling: A study of the group counseling processes with emphasis on understanding the basic concepts and principles, and the development of group counseling skills through laboratory experience. Prerequisite: PSYC 612 and permission of Instructor.

PSYC 640 (3-3-0) Social Aspects of Behavior: A focus on current research and theory in selected topics related to social psychology, such as attitudes, dehumanization, conformity, aggression, and effective group functioning and change. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PSYC 641 (3-3-0) Advanced Developmental Psychology: An in-depth examination of the principles, theories and research related to human growth and development. Survey and evaluation of the basic philosophies, recognized theories, and supportive research related to the growth and development of children. Prerequisite: PSYC 516

PSYC 642 (3-3-0) Psychology of Aging: An in-depth study of the theories and research related to the processes in adult development and aging. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.

PSYC 652 (3-3-0) Principles and Techniques of Teaching Psychology: This course is designed to prepare psychology majors for the teaching of psychology at the junior and community college level and as teaching assistants. The course involves syllabus preparation, selection of instructional material, testing, evaluation, and demonstration
lectures. Prerequisites: Completion of 18 credit hours in graduate psychology program and permission of Instructor.

PSYC 671 (3-3-0) Seminar in Selected Topics in Psychology: Special areas of psychological research and theory that are not traditionally offered in other graduate courses in psychology will be offered in a seminar forum. These offerings will be based on both student interest and need, and faculty experience, and proficiencies. May be repeated.

PSYC 672 (3-3-0) Seminar in Current Issues in Psychology: Intensive study of current topics in various areas of psychology. This course focuses on recent advances in major psychological theories, major methodological problems involved in utilizing various theories for experimental and applied research, ethical issues, and public policies. Completion of 18 credit hours in graduate psychology program and permission of Instructor. May be repeated.

PSYC 680 (3-3-0) Counseling Practicum: A structured supervised experience in counseling practice, assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at campus and/or local agencies. May be repeated. Prerequisite: 18 credits of graduate Psychology courses including PSYC 611 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 681 (3-3-0) Counseling Internship: A structured supervised experience in counseling practice, assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at campus and/or local agencies. May be repeated. Prerequisite: PSYC 680.

PSYC 685 (3-3-0) Independent Study: Individual study in an area of interest to student under the supervision of a psychology faculty. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.

PSYC 691 (3-3-0) Directed Study: Supervised research on a topic of choice approved by a committee of three faculty members, with an oral examination required. Prerequisites: PSYC 500, PSYC 505, and the completion of 24 semester hours of graduate psychology courses, and the comprehensive examination. May be repeated. Grades are In Progress
(IP), Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U)

PSYC 693 (3-3-0) Thesis Research: An extensive research experience in an approved topic of choice. Prerequisite: PSYC 500, PSYC 505, and the completion of 24 semester hours of graduate psychology course. May be repeated. Grades are In Progress (IP), Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U)