Department: Psychology

Code Name Description
PSY 1001 General Psychology This course introduces students to the scientific study of human behavior. It covers the basic psychological processes of thinking, motivation, perception, and learning, and the significance of the brain in mediating these processes. It examines t...
PSY 1001H Honors - General Psychology This course introduces students to the scientific study of human behavior. It covers the basic psychological processes of thinking, motivation, perception, learning, and the significance of the brain in mediating these processes. It examines the norm...
PSY 1001L Lect Gen Psychology Lect Gen Psychology
PSY 1067 Psychology of Personal Adjustment See Department for Description.
PSY 2100 Statistics for Social Science This course is an introduction to statistical concepts and methods of organizing, presenting, and analyzing quantitative data used in the conduct of scientific research. Topics include measurement scales; descriptive statistics; basic probability and...
PSY 3001 Research Methods in Psychology This course will familiarize students with major methodological approaches to the study of human behavior. Topics will include qualitative research, survey design, construct and experimental validity, experimentation, and research ethics. These topic...
PSY 3030 Thought and Reality This course examines philosophical theories about reality, substance, causality, space, time, knowledge, thought, universals, and the mind-body relation. (This course is cross-listed as PHI 3030. Students will receive credit for either PSY 3030 or PH...
PSY 3032 Animal Behavior Behavior is a key interface between an animal’s genome and the environment. In this course, students will learn about the historical foundations of the field, current theories about, and evidence for a broad range of behavioral topics. In the laborat...
PSY 3033 Practice in Laboratory and Research Methodology I This course will provide students with an opportunity to work on an ongoing research project and assist faculty members. It is designed to acquaint students with the psychological research process and data collection and analysis and to help develop...
PSY 3034 Practicum in Laboratory and Research Methodology II Continuation of PSY 3033. (No more than 2 credits may be earned through the combination of 3033 and 3034. Credit for PSY 3034 cannot be applied toward the BBA degree.)
PSY 3035 Philosophy and Psychology (Cross-listed with PHI) This course is a philosophical examination of fundamental psychological concepts such as belief, desire, motive, and intention; and an analysis of psychological explanations, the nature of feelings and emotions, and the relation of folk psychology to...
PSY 3036 Psychology and Culture Taking a cross-cultural perspective, this course is designed to introduce several major contents areas of psychology, including (but not limited to) cognitive, developmental, social, and personality psychology. Much of what psychologists believe come...
PSY 3040 Special Problems in Psychology Special topics courses will focus on content and research associated with contemporary issues in one or more areas of Psychology that are not currently offered as part of the standard curriculum. Topics will often intersect multiple sub-disciplines o...
PSY 3041 Psychology of Women Special topics courses.
PSY 3042 Special Topics in Psychology This course will focus on the social and psychological experience of stigma, particularly from the perspective of the stigmatized individual. In discussing the experience of the stigmatized, we will focus on how they understand and interpret their st...
PSY 3043 Special Problems in Psychology Series I Course in major theoretical issues. See Special Topic(s) for this course.
PSY 3043H Honors Special Problems in Psychology Series I Course in major theoretical issues. See Special Topic(s) for this course.
PSY 3044 Psy Field Research Psy Field Research
PSY 3045 Special Topics in Psychology Ethics in Human Research.
PSY 3046 Course in major theoretical issues. This course provides an introduction to the integration of cognitive, affective and social psychology with neuroscience. Starting with the basic anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, we will build an understanding of the mind-brain con...
PSY 3046H Honors - Management Behavior This course provides an introduction to the integration of cognitive, affective and social psychology with neuroscience. Starting with the basic anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, we will build an understanding of the mind-brain con...
PSY 3047 Special Problems in Psychology Series I Courses in major theoretical issues.
PSY 3048 Special Problems in Psychology Series I Courses in major theoretical issues.
PSY 3049 Special Problems in Psychology Series I Courses in major theoretical issues.
PSY 3050 Special Problems in Psychology Series I Courses in major theoretical issues.
PSY 3053 Tests and Measurements A critical survey of group and individual psychological and psychoeducational measures. Consideration will be given to principles of measurement and issues in the selection, interpretation, and use of tests. Students will be given experience in test...
PSY 3054 The Psychology of Sleep The course is designed to introduce students to research and theories concerning sleep and its disorders. Topics to be covered include sleep stages, brain activity during sleep, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation, and sleep disorders and their trea...
PSY 3055 Abnormal Psychology This course presents the description and treatment of various types of pathology. It also attempts to understand the nature of human personality through the study of psychopathology and gives some insight into the problems of personality functioning...
PSY 3055H Honors - Abnormal Psychology This course presents the description and treatment of various types of pathology. It also attempts to understand the nature of human personality through the study of psychopathology and gives some insight into the problems of personality functioning...
PSY 3056 Social Psychology This course focuses upon the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another, with an emphasis on theory and research. The major areas examined are the formation of attitudes, attitude change, and persuasion; interper...
PSY 3056H Honors- Social Psychology This course focuses upon the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another, with an emphasis on theory and research. The major areas examined are the formation of attitudes, attitude change, and persuasion; interper...
PSY 3057 Psychology of Religion An examination of psychological theories, research techniques, and empirical findings which contribute to an understanding of religious experiences and some typical religious behavior. Attention will be paid to psychological aspects of such religious...
PSY 3058 Small Group Processes An introduction and exploration of theory, research, and practice of group dynamics and small group interaction in a variety of settings. Methods and techniques utilized in the investigation of small group processes will be demonstrated and criticall...
PSY 3059 Developmental Psychology: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence This course surveys the history of the field of child psychology. Its primary aim is to develop students' awareness of the dynamic interaction among those biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors that influence the child's developing pers...
PSY 3060 Developmental Psychology: Adult Development This course focuses on the developmental aspects of adulthood and aging. Major theories of human development, such as Baltes and Baltes successful aging theory and the social-cognitive theory of personality development, are used to explain physical,...
PSY 3061 Psychology of Life Experience This course focuses on the development of the healthy person throughout the life cycle. It examines the basic life crises and many stressful situations most individual's experience (e.g., sexual behavior, marriage and family, work and career, aging a...
PSY 3062 Psychology of Stress Management This course offers a variety of perspectives on the nature, cause, and manifestation of stress. It provides a basic understanding of how neural and endocrine systems are affected by stress and how these effects lead to stress-related disorders. Vario...
PSY 3063 Health Psychology The impact of behavior, attitudes and health promotion techniques on health and illness are explored, with specific attention to heart disease, immunological functioning, cancer, and AIDS. The social and psychological effects of medical conditions an...
PSY 3064 Personality and Individual Differences This course presents an overview of the scientific study of personality. Topics include personality theories and factors that shape personal identity including genetics, cognition, motivation, and other factors. The course will take an empirical, res...
PSY 3065 The Psychology of Motivation Biological and social sources of needs, the development of needs, and their interrelationship and analysis of the consequences of gratification and frustration. Relevant experiments and anthropological and psychoanalytical material are introduced. Th...
PSY 3066 Psych Of Thinking Psych Of Thinking
PSY 3067 The Psychology of Motivation and Learning This course provides an overview of the major theories and findings in research on the psychology of human motivation and learning. Various approaches to understanding motivation and learning will be addressed, including biological (e.g., instincts),...
PSY 3068 The Psy Of Language The Psy Of Language
PSY 3069 Psychology And Law This course is a seminar that examines the relationship between psychology and law. The course introduces the student to the interdisciplinary study of psycholegal research and scholarship. While the course focuses on all types of psychology as it re...
PSY 3070 Physiological Psychology This course explores the physiological bases of behavior. One major emphasis is on nervous system mechanisms in sensory and motor function. Coverage includes the anatomy and physiology of major divisions of the nervous system, including the autonomic...
PSY 3070H Honors - Physiological Psychology This course explores the physiological bases of behavior. One major emphasis is on nervous system mechanisms in sensory and motor function. Coverage includes the anatomy and physiology of major divisions of the nervous system, including the autonomic...
PSY 3071 Psychology of Gender This course is divided into two parts. The first is a general overview of the problems and pitfalls frequently encountered when trying to assess the relationship between gender and behavior empirically. The second section of the course addresses spec...
PSY 3072 Community Psychology This course examines the role of psychology in the identification, evaluation, and resolution of community problems such as those encountered in mental health, educational, and criminal justice settings. Particular emphasis will be placed on the stud...
PSY 3074 Psychological Aspects of Disabling Conditions This course examines developmental and psychological adjustment problems of the disabled and their families throughout the life span. The relationship between disability and handicap is explored and variables affecting the rehabilitation of the major...
PSY 3075 Psychology And The Internet Student will learn about the psychological aspects of E-commerce, distance learning, online identities, online group dynamics, ethics, computer-mediated communication, and social issues in cyberspace. They will choose a psychological research topic,...
PSY 3077 Positive Psychology Positive Psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning. Thiscourse explores the history, theoretical perspectives, empirical research, andevidence based applications of Positive Psychology. Topics covered includehappiness, well-bein...
PSY 3080 Psychology of Attention and Perception The nature and function of attention and perception as psychological processes are critically examined. Theories of attention are covered as well as the following major topics: perception of constancies and illusions; inborn and learned influences; d...
PSY 3081 Cognitive Psychology This course is designed to introduce students to the research and theories of higher mental processes. Among the cognitive processes to be studied are memory, attention, language, thinking, and problem solving. In addition, the course will investigat...
PSY 3081H Honors - Cognitive Psychology This course is designed to introduce students to the research and theories of higher mental processes. Among the cognitive processes to be studied are memory, attention, language, thinking, and problem solving. In addition, the course will investigat...
PSY 3082 Mind, Brain, and Behavior This course provides an introduction to the integration of cognitive, affective, and social psychology with neuroscience. Starting with the basic anatomy and functions of the central nervous system, we will build an understanding of the mind-brain co...
PSY 3083 Psychology of Learning Psychologists have long studied both social and psychological factors that can impact students? Motivation, learning, and achievement. In this course, students not only will learn traditional and contemporary theories of learning but also will discov...
PSY 3091 Pract Conj W Psy 90 Pract Conj W Psy 90
PSY 3101 Political Psychology This course is an exploration of political behavior from a psychological perspective, with special attention devoted to selected topics, such as aggression and violence, prejudice and discrimination, obedience and conformity, and personality and psyc...
PSY 3180 Vocational Psychology A review of the principles and practices in the field of vocational guidance and selection. Emphasis is given to measurement and diagnosis through a comprehensive battery of psychological tests. Current programs of various guidance agencies and perso...
PSY 3181 Industrial and Organizational Psychology The applications of psychology to the individual as an employee in his relationships with the employer are considered. The experimental findings in the field are reviewed with the intent of developing a scientific attitude toward such problems as emp...
PSY 3181H Honors: Industrial and Organizational Psychology The applications of psychology to the individual as an employee in his relationships with the employer are considered. The experimental findings in the field are reviewed with the intent of developing a scientific attitude toward such problems as emp...
PSY 3182 Interviewing Techniques This course deals primarily with the interviewing process in clinical and industrial settings. It is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge and skill for conducting a variety of interviews. Students will be given practice in the differen...
PSY 3183 Psychology and Urban Problems This course is a survey of psychological studies and principles related to current urban settings. Research findings will be presented in connection with problems of prejudice and racism, poverty, education, drugs, crime, housing, riots, and environm...
PSY 3184 Leadership and Managerial Development This course provides students with an overview of leadership in work organizations and how such talent is developed. A focus is placed on the theoretical foundations for the leadership construct as well as real-world issues that impact leadership dev...
PSY 3185 Environmental Psychology Environmental Psychology addresses the impact of human attitudes and behavior on ecosystems, the natural environment and natural resources. Taking into account psychological, social and economic factors, we will consider theory, research, and practic...
PSY 3220 Experimental Philosophy Experimental philosophy is a movement that supplements philosophicalthinking with the methods of cognitive science, using systematic experiments to uncover how people ordinarily think about a range of issues in traditional philosophy. The aim is to b...
PSY 3281 Fild Trps In Ind Psy Fild Trps In Ind Psy
PSY 3288 Psychology of Advertising This course examines the psychological constructs relevant to advertising, including perception, motivation, emotions, values, social influence, and learning. Methodologies utilized in the field, including survey research and behavioral observations,...
PSY 3300 Psychology Internship PSY 3300-3301 allows students to identify career interests and to develop basic professional skills while receiving academic credit for unpaid internships with direct relevance to psychology. Registration is contingent on the student finding a workpl...
PSY 3301 Psychology Internship PSY 3300-3301 allows students to identify career interests and to develop basic professional skills while receiving academic credit for unpaid internships with direct relevance to psychology. Registration is contingent on the student finding a workpl...
PSY 3730 Literature and Psychology Literature has always provided psychologists a source of insights into human behavior, just as psychological theories have offered different perspectives on literature. This course examines the interplay between psychological theories and literary re...
PSY 3730H Honors-Literature and Psychology Literature has always provided psychologists a source of insights into human behavior, just as psychological theories have offered different perspectives on literature. This course examines the interplay between psychological theories and literary re...
PSY 3999H Special Topics in Political Science Special Topics in Political Science
PSY 4010 Diversity in the Workplace This course will provide a foundation for understanding diversity in the workplace and the implications of working in a diverse organizational environment. Topics will include fair employment law and affirmative action; gender issues and the glass ce...
PSY 4012 Evolution of Modern Psychology This course provides an analysis of the theoretical and conceptual problems involved in the development of psychology as a science and a consideration of the relationship of psychology to other disciplines. An examination of selected systems of theor...
PSY 4012H Honors - Evolution of Modern Psychology This course provides an analysis of the theoretical and conceptual problems involved in the development of psychology as a science and a consideration of the relationship of psychology to other disciplines. An examination of selected systems of theor...
PSY 4013 Advanced Personnel Psychology This course provides students with an in-depth introduction to and experience with the key topics and issuse in personnel psychology. The course topics include job analysis, selection, test validation, training, HR metrics, and performance measuremen...
PSY 4015 Emotions in the Workplace This course presents a new research area in current organizational studies, examining the affective realm in general (e.g., emotions, mood, and trait affect) and the specific ways in which affect is relevant in the organizational context. These inclu...
PSY 4035 Practicum in Community Psychological Services I This course is designed to introduce students to community psychological services. Students are given the opportunity to supplement their classroom experience and to work under supervision in a variety of field placements, including psychiatric hospi...
PSY 4036 Practicum in Community Psychological Services II Continuation of PSY 4035. No more than 6 credits may be earned through the combination of PSY 4035 and 4036.
PSY 4039 Psychopathology of Childhood This course will introduce students to the behavior disorders of childhood and examine the problems of emotionally disturbed children in the context of normal child development. It will deal with a wide range of topics, including school phobias, deve...
PSY 4040 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4041 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4042 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4043 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4047 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4048 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4049 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4050 Special Problems in Psychology Series II Advanced course in the application of methodology to special problems.
PSY 4051 Psychology of the Family This course studies the family from a developmental and clinical perspective. Topics include the family as a system; stages of family life; ethnic and cultural variations in family life; and issues related to adoption, divorce, remarriage, illness, d...
PSY 4051H Honors Psychology of the Family Honors Psychology of the Family
PSY 4054 Psycho-Educational Diagnosis and Appraisal of Special Groups The principles, practices, and problems of psychometric and other diagnostic, screening, and assessment approaches as applied to the evaluation of exceptional children, adolescents, and adults. Major methods of appraisal and prescription will be exam...
PSY 4056 Trnscult Cncpt Mentl Trnscult Cncpt Mentl
PSY 4060 Sexuality: Alternative Life Styles and Identities This course examines current psychological and sociological factors as they influence alternative life styles, evolution of gender identity, and sexual preferences. Specific reference will be made to sociomodal bonding and its psychological support s...
PSY 4061 Theories of Personality A critical review of major contemporary theories of human personality; their relation to research findings, and to methods of psychotherapy. Case studies are interpreted from the perspective of various theories.
PSY 4064 Psy Anal Amer Cult This course investigates whether there is a modal or normative American personality. Are there common values of United States culture, such as the work ethic, materialism, and youth-centeredness? Are significant bio-social attributes, such as age, ge...
PSY 4066 Psych Of Thinking Psych Of Thinking
PSY 4080 Sensation and Perception The world as we perceive it is not "given" to our brains, but must be constructed, based on the pattern of stimulation impinging on the sensory systems. The course examines the psychological and physiological mechanisms underlying how we sense and pe...
PSY 4084 Drugs, Brain, and Society This course examines the biopsychosocial determinants of drug use, as well as scientific evidence for the impact of their use or abuse on the individual and society. Discussion will focus on the recreational and therapeutic use of both commonly avail...
PSY 4181 Advanced Organizational Psychology This course focuses on the Organizational Psychology subarea in the broader field of Industrial/Organizational psychology. Topics will include work attitudes, work motivation, organizational justice, emotions and stress, organizational culture, and w...
PSY 4182 Occupational Health Psychology Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) is the application of the principles and methods of psychology to improving the quality of work life and to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of workers. This course provides a survey of the field...
PSY 4183 Psychology of Career Development and Planning This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of careers and how they evolve. Topics include the changing nature of work and careers, theories of career development, vocational assessment, career exploration and decision-making, w...
PSY 4184 Leadership and Managerial Development This course provides students with an overview of leadership in work organizations and how such talent is developed. A focus is placed on the theoretical foundations for the leadership construct as well as real-world issues that impact leadership dev...
PSY 4185 Psychology of Training and Development This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of training and development as a tool for improving organizational performance. Topics include (a) understanding the components of a needs analysis; (b) designing training programs to...
PSY 4284 Adv PSY Testing Adv PSY Testing
PSY 4900 Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems This course introduces students to some of the issues addressed by psychologists, using their knowledge of research methods and their familiarity with scientific literature to analyze and solve contemporary problems. The topics covered in this course...
PSY 4900H Honors - Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems This course introduces students to some of the issues addressed by psychologists, using their knowledge of research methods and their familiarity with scientific literature to analyze and solve contemporary problems. The topics covered in this course...
PSY 5000 Independent study Psychology I See Department for Description.
PSY 5000H Honors Independent Study Psychology I See the department for description.
PSY 5001 Independent Study Psychology II See Department for Description.
PSY 5001H Honors-Independent Study Psychology II Contact department for the course description.
PSY 5002 Independent Study Psychology III Independent Study Psychology III
PSY 5003 Independent Study PSY IV Contact department for the course description.
PSY 5004 Independent Study PSY V Independent Study PSY V
PSY 5020 Experimental Psychology Designed to give an intimate acquaintance with the application of experimental methods to psychological problems. Techniques of investigating and formulating a problem and use of laboratory equipment are stressed. Students conduct appropriate experim...
PSY 5023 Exper Psych Of Learn Exper Psych Of Learn
PSY 5030 Research Practicum in Psychology I This course provides students with hands-on experience in psychological research. Students work under the direct supervision of a single faculty member. They participate in a variety of research activities pertaining to the collection and analysis of...
PSY 5031 Research Practicum in Psychology II This course provides students with hands-on experience in psychological research. Students work under the direct supervision of a single faculty member. They participate in a variety of research activities pertaining to the collection and analysis of...
PSY 5032 Research Practicum in Psychology III This course provides students with hands-on experience in psychological research. Students work under the direct supervision of a single faculty member. They participate in a variety of research activities pertaining to the collection and analysis of...
PSY 5050 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology This course will provide students with advanced training in research methods in a particular area of psychology. Course activities may include critiquing published articles, giving oral presentations on novel research ideas, conducting experiments, a...
PSY 5050H Honors - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology This course will provide students with advanced training in research methods in a particular area of psychology. Course activities may include critiquing published articles, giving oral presentations on novel research ideas, conducting experiments, a...
PSY 6001 Honors Reading and Research The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under th...
PSY 6001H Honors - Psychology I The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under the...
PSY 6002 Honors Reading and Research The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under the...
PSY 6002H Honors - Psychology II The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under the...
PSY 6003 Psychology Honors III The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under the...
PSY 6003H Psychology Honors III Honors The honors thesis in Psychology is intended for the outstanding student, particularly one who intends to pursue graduate studies in the field. Each student conducts a two-semester original empirical [laboratory/field] or theoretical project under the...
PSY 7000 Psychology Elective Psychology Elective
PSY 7000H Honors - Psychology Elective Please see Department for descriptions.
PSY 70301 Resch Methds/Desg I Resch Methds/Desg I
PSY 70302 Reseach Mth&Des Ii Reseach Mth&Des Ii
PSY 705 B Sta & Cptr Prog B Sta & Cptr Prog
PSY 7050 Psychology Internship Elective Psychology Internship Elective
PSY 706 Stat & Cptr Prog Ii Stat & Cptr Prog Ii
PSY 710 Adv Psysiol Psy I Adv Psysiol Psy I
PSY 7100 Psychology Advan Ele Psychology Advan Ele
PSY 7350 Psych Gen Ed Req Met Psych Gen Ed Req Met
PSY 73701 Cognitive Develop I Cognitive Develop I
PSY 7450 Psychology General Education Requirement Met Psychology General Education Requirement Met
PSY 751 Small Grp Processes Small Grp Processes
PSY 77301 Personnel Psy Personnel Psy
PSY 77302 Organiz Psy Organiz Psy
PSY 77602 Human Engineering Human Engineering
PSY 787 Social Cognition Social Cognition
PSY 800UB Sem Cont Theo Org Bh Sem Cont Theo Org Bh
PSY 803UB Adv Sem Rs Pr Bhv Or Adv Sem Rs Pr Bhv Or
PSY 826 Leadership/Orgnztns Leadership/Orgnztns
PSY 833 General Linear Model General Linear Model
PSY 876U Doctoral Seminar Doctoral Seminar
PSY 9002 Theoretical Found Theoretical Found
PSY 9006 Exec Trg & Devel Exec Trg & Devel
PSY 9010 Measurement Measurement
PSY 9251 Adv Exper-Ind Psych Adv Exper-Ind Psych
PSY 9700 History of Psychology Intensive analysis of the historical development of modern psychology. Topics include problems in theory construction, the development of early psychological systems, and recent developments in psychological theory.
PSY 9701 Advanced Experimental Psychology I Advanced course with special emphasis upon methodological problems within the following areas: social process, judgmental process, the learning process, concept formation, and problem solving. In addition, an original experimental project will be di...
PSY 9703 Design of Psychological Research Research methods in the behavioral sciences, their implementation, and the relationship of modern concepts of research design and measurement to a business framework.
PSY 9705 Applied Statistical Analysis This course is designed to providestudents with a basic understandingof the use of descriptive andinferential statistics as research toolsin industrial/organizationalpsychology. The course will focus onprinciples of statistical calculation, aswell as...
PSY 9708 Psychology Proseminar I Analysis of selected concepts, methods, and findings of industrial and organizational psychology.
PSY 9709 Psychology Proseminar II Intensive analysis of selected concepts, methods, and findings of industrial and organizational psychology.
PSY 9740 Personality Examination in detail of the systematic theoretical approaches to the understanding of personality. Special emphasis is placed upon the research findings in support of the various theoretical orientations. Such topics as the persistence and change of...
PSY 9746 Social Psychology Research and developments in the study of the basic psychological factors in social interaction, the social processes influencing the growth of the individual, and applied social psychology areas (e.g., ethnic relations, intergroup tensions).
PSY 9748 Group Dynamics Group Dynamics
PSY 9750 Training and Leadership Development This course focuses on the design of training and development systems that help employees acquire the critical competencies required to be effective leaders in work organizations. The course provides fundamentals on how to use basic principles of psy...
PSY 9751 Leadership and Group Processes Methods and techniques utilized in the investigation of leadership and group dynamics. An analysis of face-to-face groups, intergroup friction, impact of the leader on the group, and attitude change techniques. This course provides grounding in moder...
PSY 9752 Organizational Structure and Dynamics: A Cross-Cultural Perspective This course will focus on gaining cross-cultural perspectives on how organizational functions are structured. Specific areas to be covered included cognitive, personality, and social psychology as related to issues in the workplace including human re...
PSY 9753 Attitude and Attitude Change Study of attitudes, including origins, functions, and dimensions; forces influencing attitude change; and measurement of attitudes. Emphasis is on research evidence.
PSY 9760 Psychometric Methods Analysis of measurement problems, including psychometric methods, scaling, principles, and techniques of test construction and test evaluation.
PSY 9761 Tests & Measurement Tests & Measurement
PSY 9772 Clinical Interviewing Course dealing primarily with the interviewing process and its implications and ramifications for selection and employment interviewing, employee counseling, depth interviewing, and referral interviewing for therapeutic purposes. Students will be giv...
PSY 9780 Exper Meth Survey Exper Meth Survey
PSY 9781 Indust Psych Indust Psych
PSY 9782 Seminar Ind Psych Seminar Ind Psych
PSY 9784 Ind Psych Prob II Ind Psych Prob II
PSY 9785 Human Engineering Human Engineering
PSY 9786 Seminar in Contemporary Psychological Topics Intensive study of areas of current applied or theoretical concern. Examples of the topics that may be offered in different semesters include the psychology of prejudice, the psychology of urban problems, and community mental health. No topic is repe...
PSY 9788 Psychological Processes in Organizations Presentation of the concepts, major theories, and research in the behavioral sciences that is relevant to understanding people's behavior at work. The course focuses on human behavior in business and other organizational settings at the individual, g...
PSY 9789 Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology This course includes intensive study of areas of current applied or theoretical concern in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Examples of the topics that may be offered in different semesters include motivation, organizational cu...
PSY 9790 Psychological Impact of the Organization on the Individual Examination of the role of organization structure, job design, interpersonal relations, and other organizational processes on the incidence of role conflict, rigidity, stress, alienation, and various addictive behaviors. Emphasis is placed on situati...
PSY 9791 Introduction to Environmental Psychology Exploration of the psychological factors in the complex interaction of man and his environment. The course will consider research strategies and findings on the behavioral and attitudinal aspects of the design of living and working environments, urba...
PSY 9792 Psychology and Urban Problems Psychological principles, research, and strategies relating to urban problems such as prejudice and racism, poverty, education, drugs, crime, housing, and environmental stresses. The interaction of urban conditions and organizational processes such a...
PSY 9793 Psy Consum Motivatn Psy Consum Motivatn
PSY 9794 Psychological Study of Political Behavior Examination of the research on such topics as the individual and social psychological processes in the formation and change of political opinion, political information processing, voting behavior, personality characteristics in relation to political...
PSY 9795 Clinical Techniques in Industrial Psychology Intensive analysis and evaluation of problems in personality assessment, the validity of clinical methods, the prediction of potential, and the healthy personality. In addition, there is an emphasis on representative case studies for class evaluation...
PSY 9796 Problems in Industrial Psychology I - Personnel Psychology Survey of the field of personnel psychology and personnel research, including such topics as job analysis, selection, employment testing, Equal Employment Opportunity issues, leadership in organizations, employee performance appraisal, job satisfacti...
PSY 9797 Problems in Industrial Psychology II - Organizational Psychology Survey of the field of organizational psychology/organizational behavior, including such topics as organizational theories; organizational effectiveness; role theory; organizational linking processes such as power, authority, and leadership; conflict...
PSY 9799 Human Engineering Evaluation of human factors in man-machine relationships, with an emphasis on automation, systems analysis, displays, and adaptive problems to stress.
PSY 9800 Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology This elective course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn firsthand about the application of industrial/organizational psychology in the workplace. Students complete field intern positions to gain practical experience and ins...
PSY 9801 Internship Project Experience in Industrial/Organizational Psychology This elective course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn firsthand about the application of I/O psychology in the work place through initial exposure to an organization. Students complete field intern positions to gain pract...
PSY 9811 Foundations of Mental Health Counseling This course offers the beginning student an introduction to the counseling profession. It is a necessity that counselors not only understand their professional identity but also understand the legal and ethical issues involved in the practice of coun...
PSY 9812 Clinical Health Counseling Clinical Health Counseling
PSY 9813 Clinical Instructions Students will be expected to develop advanced skills in all areas of applied treatment. The focus will be on recent models of clinical case conceptualization using a variety of theoretical orientations and translating them into effective treatment st...
PSY 9814 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Counselors This three (3) credit hour course is designed to help students in the M.A. Mental Health Counseling Program to identify and examine ethical and legal issues encountered in the counseling process and to explore ways to effectively deal with them. Stud...
PSY 9815 Psychosocial and Cultural Foundations of Counseling This course is an introduction to issues potentially faced by counselors in multicultural settings. Special emphasis will be placed on the psychosocial adjustment, socio/political issues and counseling needs of individuals with physical, mental disab...
PSY 9816 Addiction and Dependency This course examines the interaction among biological, psychological and environmental factors in addiction and recovery. Assessment and diagnosis are taught as they relate to the development of an intervention strategy. Treatment methods and patient...
PSY 9817 Counseling and Group Process This course is designed as an introduction to the use of groups in counseling practice. Its chief purpose is to help students become more effective group leaders, whether leading a therapy or a training group, and to be able to influence the process...
PSY 9818 Practicum/Experiential This course is experimental for Spring 2012. Course objectives are to help students develop effective individual and group counseling skills. Students are expected to demonstrate an effective counseling style based upon personal strengths, sound prof...
PSY 9819 Psychopathology This course is aimed at providing an advanced comprehensive overview of psychopathology from an historical and current scientific perspective. Specifically, we will focus on conceptualization issues, systems of classification/diagnosis, research desi...
PSY 9820 Life Span Development This graduate level course is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the major theories of human growth and development across the life span. Topics include perceptual, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Developmental periods inclu...
PSY 9821 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy This course is an introduction to theoretical and therapeutic concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This course was designed to help student understand the practical application of cognitive behavioral techniques in psychotherapy. Empiric...
PSY 9823 Career Counseling This course is a practical and theoretical foundation for understanding the relationships of personal and career development theories to counseling practice. Includes vocational choice theory, lifestyle choices, occupational and educational informati...
PSY 9824 Assessment in Counseling Emphasis will be given to use of standardized and non-standardized procedures to assess and appraise human behavior. Use of test and no-test data will also be covered. Emphasis will also be given to the use of appraisal and assessment methods in a...
PSY 9825 Coping with Grief and Trauma Regardless of the work setting counselors may find themselves in, it is inevitable that some clients will present with difficulties coping with a recent loss or traumatic experience. Particularly in the current political climate, incidences of psych...
PSY 9826 Assessment and Treatment of Obesity and Eating Disorders Obesity and eating disorders are two distinct yet overlapping conditions that pose significant physical and mental health burden. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic theory, research, and practice in the area of obesity and ea...
PSY 9827 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology: Assessment and Treatment This course will focus on psychological disorders as they affect children and adolescents. It will include an overview of assessment and treatment of mental health, behavioral, and emotional difficulties that may occur in childhood and adolescence.
PSY 9828 Theories of Counseling This course provides an overview of major theories of counseling with a special focus on gender, culture, counselor preparation, and case formulation strategies. Students will read about historical and intellectual foundations of major counseling the...
PSY 9830 Internship I This course provides an opportunity for students to have direct experience and interaction with individuals and groups seeking counseling services. Weekly individual supervision is provided on site, where counseling sessions are held, and group super...
PSY 9831 Internship II This course provides an opportunity for students to have direct experience and interaction with individuals and groups seeking counseling services. Weekly individual supervision is provided on site, where counseling sessions are held, and group super...
PSY 99001 Research Methodology in Design of Psychological Research (Seminar I) This course is designed to guide students in meeting the research requirement of the master's degree. Emphasis will be given to the design and development of group research projects. This serves as the first course for the thesis alternative sequence...
PSY 99002 Research Seminar in Evaluation of Psychological Research II This course is designed to guide students in meeting the research requirement of the master's degree. Emphasis will be given to conducting group research projects. This serves as the second course for the thesis alternative sequence.
PSY 9922 Research and Program Evaluation in Mental Health Counseling A review of the research methods used in counseling. Included are experiences in searching research literature databases, understanding basic statistics and using statistical software, planning research, the application of research strategies to prog...
PSY 99301 Research Methodology (Thesis I) Designed primarily to assist students engaged in meeting the thesis requirements for the master's degree. Each candidate will begin the preparation of a thesis under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open only to graduate students who have been acce...
PSY 99302 Thesis (Thesis II) Open only to those who have successfully completed Research Methodology or PSY 99001 (with the approval of the thesis advisor and the department chair). A continuation of Research Methodology, designed primarily to assist students engaged in meeting...
PSY 993I Ind Psych Th Sem I Ind Psych Th Sem I
PSY 993II Ind Psych Th Sem Ii Ind Psych Th Sem Ii
PSY U705 Statist Methods 1 Statist Methods 1
PSY U706 Statist Methods 11 Statist Methods 11
PSY U710 Adv Physiolog Psy 1 Adv Physiolog Psy 1
PSY U724 Career Develop Career Develop
PSY U738 Cognitive Psy Cognitive Psy
PSY U740 Personality Personality
PSY U743 Ind/Org Behav Modif Ind/Org Behav Modif
PSY U745 Human Motivation Human Motivation
PSY U750 Personnel Assesment Personnel Assesment
PSY U754 Organization Devel Organization Devel
PSY U757 Diagnosis/Intervent Diagnosis/Intervent
PSY U760 Psychometric Method Psychometric Method
PSY U764 Persnty Msrmt I Persnty Msrmt I
PSY U765 Persnty Msmt Ii Persnty Msmt Ii
PSY U770 Train Meth/Res Train Meth/Res
PSY U771 Ethical/Legal Issue Ethical/Legal Issue
PSY U783 Organiz Impact/Indv Organiz Impact/Indv
PSY U787 Social Cognition Social Cognition
PSY U805 Personel Psychology Personel Psychology