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- PSYC- 100 Psychology Seminar I--Foundations
- PSYC- 110 General Psychology
- PSYC- 120 Psychology Of Adjustment
- PSYC- 149 Cooperative Education Experience
- PSYC- 190 Psychological Research Methods
- PSYC- 199 Independent Study
- PSYC- 210 Introduction To Applied Psychology
- PSYC- 249 Cooperative Education Experience
- PSYC- 251 Child Psychology
- PSYC- 262D Manage Team Members, Consultant,and Technical Experts
- PSYC- 270 Social Cognition And Behavior
- PSYC- 280 Forensic Psychology, Law and Ethics
- PSYC- 281 Environmental Psychology
- PSYC- 290 Interpreting Psychological Research
- PSYC- 298 Psychology Field Experience
- PSYC- 299 Independent Study
- PSYC- 300 Psychology Seminar II - Career Preparation
- PSYC- 320 Psychology: Its History And Systems
- PSYC- 330 Psychology Of Learning
- PSYC- 333 Drugs and the Brain
- PSYC- 335 Motivation And Emotion
- PSYC- 340 Psychology Of Individual And Group Differences
- PSYC- 349 Cooperative Education Experience
- PSYC- 350 Culture and Psychology
- PSYC- 351 Children'S Social Reasoning
- PSYC- 352 Adolescent Psychology
- PSYC- 355 Clinical and Counseling Psychology
- PSYC- 360 Personality Theories And Applications
- PSYC- 361 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC- 370 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training
- PSYC- 371 Introduction To Health Psychology
- PSYC- 372 Psychology Of Sex And Gender
- PSYC- 375 The Psychology Of Marriage And The Family
- PSYC- 377 Consumer Psychology
- PSYC- 379 Public Relations
- PSYC- 381 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSYC- 382 Human Resource Management
- PSYC- 390 Experimental Psychology
- PSYC- 391 Applied Psychophysiological Methods
- PSYC- 398 Psychology Field Experience
- PSYC- 399 Independent Study
- PSYC- 401 Neuroscience of Wrong Convictions
- PSYC- 401 Workshop: Special Topics In Psychology
- PSYC- 401 Psychology, Neuroscience, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- PSYC- 401 Special Topic: Social Influence
- PSYC- 401 Special Topic: Psychology, Neuroscience, and Evolution
- PSYC- 403 Management Of Employee Reward Systems
- PSYC- 432 Perception
- PSYC- 442 Cognitive Processes
- PSYC- 449 Cooperative Education Experience
- PSYC- 451 Children'S Learning
- PSYC- 470 Social Influence
- PSYC- 480 Individual Research Project I
- PSYC- 481 Individual Research Project II
- PSYC- 485 Recruitment & Selection Of Human Resources
- PSYC- 498 Psychology Field Experience
- PSYC- 499 Independent Study
- PSYC- 520 Psychology: Its History And Systems
- PSYC- 530 Psychology Of Learning
- PSYC- 535 Motivation And Emotion
- PSYC- 540 Psychology Of Individual And Group Differences
- PSYC- 551 Children'S Social Reasoning
- PSYC- 552 Adolescent Psychology
- PSYC- 561 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC- 570 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training
- PSYC- 571 Introduction To Health Psychology
- PSYC- 575 The Psychology Of Marriage And The Family
- PSYC- 577 Consumer Psychology
- PSYC- 579 Public Relations
- PSYC- 582 Human Resource Management
- PSYC- 591 Applied Psychophysiological Methdods
- PSYC- 601 Workshop: Special Topics In Psychology
- PSYC- 601 Neuroscience of Wrong Convictions
- PSYC- 601 Special Topic: Psychology, Neuroscience, and Evolution
- PSYC- 603 Management Of Employee Reward Systems
- PSYC- 632 Perception
- PSYC- 642 Cognitive Processes
- PSYC- 685 Recruitment & Selection Of Human Resources
- PSYC- 701 Seminar On Diversity In The Workplace
- PSYC- 702 Ethics In Applied Psychology
- PSYC- 707 Applied Social Psychology
- PSYC- 708 Psychosocial Intervention
- PSYC- 710 Applied Psychology Seminar
- PSYC- 711 Applied Psychology Seminar II
- PSYC- 712 Applied Psychology Seminar III
- PSYC- 735 Applied Psychology Field Problem
- PSYC- 749 Cooperative Education Experience
- PSYC- 750 Foundations of Evaluation Research
- PSYC- 751 Applications of Evaluation Research
- PSYC- 752 Practicum in Applied Psychology
- PSYC- 760 Evaluation Studies: Planning and Designing the Evaluation
- PSYC- 760A Describe the Item to be Evaluated
- PSYC- 760B Identify and Engage Stakeholders
- PSYC- 760C Use Research Findings to Identify Evaluation Focus and Questions
- PSYC- 760D Describe the Evaluation Strategy and Expected Outcomes
- PSYC- 760E Identify Models to Support the Evaluation
- PSYC- 760F Identify Designs to Support the Evaluation
- PSYC- 760G Identify Methods to Support the Evaluation
- PSYC- 760H Conduct an Effective Needs Assessment
- PSYC- 760I Develop a Schedule and Staffing Plan
- PSYC- 760J Develop a Budget
- PSYC- 760K Develop a Communication and Reporting Plan
- PSYC- 760L Prepare and Negotiate a Proposal
- PSYC- 760M Identify Potential Data Sources
- PSYC- 760N Identify and Evaluate Existing Instruments and Tools
- PSYC- 760O Construct Reliable and Valid Instruments
- PSYC- 760P Develop a Data Collection Plan
- PSYC- 760Q Design Appropriate Sampling Procedures
- PSYC- 760R Address Threats to Data Trustworthiness
- PSYC- 760S Develop a Data Analysis and Implementation Plan
- PSYC- 760T Plan for Data Storage, Collection, Security and Disposal
- PSYC- 760U Pilot Test Data Collection Instruments and Procedures
- PSYC- 761 Evaluation Studies: Implementing the Evaluation Plan
- PSYC- 761A Implement Data Collection Plan, Schedule and Budget
- PSYC- 761B Conduct Effective Individual or Group Interviews
- PSYC- 761C Conduct Effective Focus Groups
- PSYC- 761D Conduct Effective Surveys
- PSYC- 761E Conduct Effective Observations
- PSYC- 761F Conduct Effective Cost Analysis
- PSYC- 761G Record Existing Data
- PSYC- 761H Respond to Changes and Disruptions in Data Collection
- PSYC- 761I Assess the Trustworthiness of Collected Data
- PSYC- 761J Use Appropriate Quantitative Analysis Procedures
- PSYC- 761K Use Appropriate Qualitative Analysis Procedures
- PSYC- 761L review and Interpret Data in an Unbiased Way
- PSYC- 761M Draw Conclusions and Make Recommendations Based on Results
- PSYC- 761N Use Multiple Methods of Communicating and Reporting
- PSYC- 761O Discuss and Interpret the Findings with Stakeholders
- PSYC- 761P Present the Findings to Diverse Audiences
- PSYC- 761Q Facilitate or Monitor Changes Resulting from Recommendations
- PSYC- 762 Evaluation Studies: Managing the Evaluation
- PSYC- 762A Adapt the Plan, Budget and Schedule
- PSYC- 762B Identify and Resolve Problems
- PSYC- 762C Foster Reflection and Dialogue on the Evaluation
- PSYC- 762E Keep Interested Parties Engaged and Informed
- PSYC- 762F Debrief Evaluation Team and Stakeholders
- PSYC- 762G Assess Stakeholder Satisfaction with the Evaluation
- PSYC- 765 Psychology Of The Adult Learner
- PSYC- 770 Thesis-Applied Psychology
- PSYC- 771 Psychological Foundations of Health Promotion
- PSYC- 772 Psychological Applications of Health Promotion
- PSYC- 781 Personnel Psychology
- PSYC- 782 Organizational Psychology
- PSYC- 790 Research Design and Analysis I
- PSYC- 792 Research Design and Analysis II
- PSYC- 793 Psychometrics of Test Construction
- PSYC- 794 Marriage & Family Therapy Prac
- PSYC- 799 Independent Study
- PSYC- 875 Psychoeducational Intervention Practicum
- PSYC- 890 Applied Psychology Internship
PSYC- 100 Psychology Seminar I--Foundations
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Fields of study and careers in psychology with focus on development of skills, attitudes, ethics, and habits to successfully master those fields and pursue those careers.
PSYC- 110 General Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category C, Social and Behavioral Sciences - Psychology
Repeatable: No
Psychology as a discipline and an applied science. Scientific methodology applied to behavior and mental processes. Examines learning, memory, perception, motivation, development, individual and group differences, mental health, the physiological and cultural basis for behavior, and applies psychological principles to human experience.
PSYC- 120 Psychology Of Adjustment
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles, models and theories of psychology applied to understanding self, others, relationships and problems of contemporary life. Emphasis on healthy and effective personal and interpersonal life coping skills. Strategies and resources for confronting common life adjustment concerns.
PSYC- 149 Cooperative Education Experience
(1.00 - 8.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved off-campus position to gain professional/business/industrial experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department consent
PSYC- 190 Psychological Research Methods
(4.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
An introduction to research methods used in the behavioral sciences. Lecture and laboratory activities involve applications of methodologies and computer technologies to understand and produce research compatible with American Psychological Association standards.
PSYC- 199 Independent Study
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Department consent
PSYC- 210 Introduction To Applied Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category B
Repeatable: No
Introduction to the application of psychological theories, methods of investigation, and research findings to a diverse spectrum of social problems. Emphasis is placed on the use of scientific psychology to improve aspects of everyday life.
PSYC- 249 Cooperative Education Experience
(1.00 - 8.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved off-campus position to gain professional/business/industrial experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department consent
PSYC- 251 Child Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A study of the total psychological development of children emphasizing age groups spanning the pre-school and pre-pubescent child and methods for scientific measurement and understanding of child behavior.
PSYC- 262D Manage Team Members, Consultant,and Technical Experts
(0.10 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Discussion of methods appropriate for managing evaluation team members, consultants, and technical experts involved in a single evaluation.
PSYC- 270 Social Cognition And Behavior
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Social factors affecting the behavior, thought processes, and attitudes of individuals. Includes attitude assessment and change, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, social influence, aggression, cognitive biases, and attributions.
PSYC- 280 Forensic Psychology, Law and Ethics
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Surveys the interface between psychology and law in relation to theoretical and applied cognitive, social, developmental and clinical areas. Psychologists' ethical responsibilities in improving legal, mental health, family and criminal law, and law enforcement domains included. Interventions for victims and offenders addressed. Cultural bias/fairness explored. Focuses on United States.
PSYC- 281 Environmental Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Psychological aspects of person/environment interaction. People impacts on environment, and environmental impacts on people. Aspects of recreational environment, population density and stress factors.
PSYC- 290 Interpreting Psychological Research
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Interpretation and evaluation of quantitative statistical arguments presented in psychology- related journals, news, and political discourse; development of analytical and critical thinking skills related to statistical analyses and arguments; interpretation of APA style results sections, including correlation, regression, ANOVA, power and effect size.
PSYC- 298 Psychology Field Experience
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Off-campus work and study in an approved position to better understand the major concepts of psychology as they are applied to help solve and prevent human relations type problems.
Department consent
PSYC- 299 Independent Study
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Department consent
PSYC- 300 Psychology Seminar II - Career Preparation
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Exploration of postgraduation options for psychology majors. Development of skills and knowledge for seeking postgraduate employment and/or graduate school admission.
PSYC- 320 Psychology: Its History And Systems
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
History of psychology and influence of early competing schools of thought: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychodynamic psychology. Evolution to present as a diverse behavioral science with emphasis on neobehaviorism, humanistic psychology, and cognitive psychology.
PSYC- 330 Psychology Of Learning
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of learning drawn from experimental and theoretical psychology. These principles are demonstrated as they apply to animal and human learning. Modern viewpoints toward theories of learning are emphasized.
PSYC- 333 Drugs and the Brain
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Comparison of psychoactive drug classes, including drugs used for treatment of psychological disorders, recreational drugs,and illegal druges, with focus on brain and behavior. Evaluation of role of psychological, biological, and sociological factors in drug use and abuse.
PSYC- 335 Motivation And Emotion
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
An experimentally oriented introduction to the fundamental principles of motivation and emotion.
PSYC- 340 Psychology Of Individual And Group Differences
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category C
Repeatable: No
Nature and extent of differences if individuals and groups are studied. Intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, and general personality are the major differences included. Race, sex, nationality, social class and age in relation to individual differences are studied.
PSYC- 349 Cooperative Education Experience
(1.00 - 8.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved off-campus position to gain professional/business/industrial experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department consent
PSYC- 350 Culture and Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category B
Repeatable: No
Explores relationships among culture, behaviors and mental processes. Addresses cultural commonalities and differences in cognitive processes, such as perception, memory, and language; interpersonal processes such as marriage and childrearing; and mental health problems and treatments. Psychological perspectives on multicultural issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
PSYC- 351 Children'S Social Reasoning
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category C
Repeatable: No
Focused, in-depth study of social reasoning from birth through late childhood. Empathy, friendship, altruism, multicultural perceptions, shyness, assertiveness, aggression, loneliness, morality, values, and global responsibility. Heredity/environment-based theories. Assessment tools and prevention and intervention programs.
It is recommended that students will have taken one of the following courses: PSYC-251, HDFS-124, HDFS-264, or PSYC-270.
PSYC- 352 Adolescent Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
The physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development of secondary school youth.
PSYC- 355 Clinical and Counseling Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Explores methods by which clinical and counseling psychologists assess and treat psychological problems and promote well-being, applying various psychological theories and research. Addresses similarities/differences of the mental health professions in philosophy, perspectives, typical career choices/duties, and training/licensure requirements. Discusses professional issues and specialty areas.
PSYC- 360 Personality Theories And Applications
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Definition of personality and analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to the study of personality. Examines personality theories, personality assessment, cultural and other group difference impacts on personality, applications of personality, and personality self-assessment.
PSYC- 361 Abnormal Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Symptoms, causes, and treatment of various psychological disorders; historical changes in conceptualization and classification of psychological disorders; ethical, legal, and professional issues associated with psychological disorder diagnosis and treatment.
PSYC- 370 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Training in effective interpersonal communication attitudes and skills for creating healthy relationships including self-awareness/self- expression; understanding others' communication; assertive rights/responsibilities coping with difficult emotions; conflict management/resolution and mediation; collaborative problem solving and teamwork; gender differences in communication style; effectiveness in relationships with culturally diverse individuals; and effectiveness in online relationships.
PSYC- 371 Introduction To Health Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles of psychology applied to the promotion of health and wellness; prevention of disease, injury and premature death; psychological treatment of illness; improvement of health care; and formation of health policies.
Instructor's consent
PSYC- 372 Psychology Of Sex And Gender
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category C
Repeatable: No
Differences and similarities between females and males; psychosocial implications on personal and political status and the resulting influence on identity and self-concept.
PSYC- 375 The Psychology Of Marriage And The Family
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A study of the interpersonal relations involved in dating, mating and family collaboration with growing awareness of patterns for self- integration.
PSYC- 377 Consumer Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Psychological principles and theories from the areas of motivation, perception, learning, attitude, information processing, personality, groups, organizational psychology, and environmental psychology are applied to the understanding of consumer behavior, consumer problems, and their solution.
PSYC- 379 Public Relations
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Introduction to public relations in industry and education including community relations, employee relations, customer relations, media relations, tools of public relations, two-way communications, and special publics.
PSYC- 381 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles of industrial and organizational psychology with emphases on assessment of individual differences in cognitive, physical and interpersonal abilities as they relate to measurement of work performance, employee selection, training and development methods, and development of organizational methods for improved motivation, job satisfaction, leadership and organizational effectiveness.
PSYC- 382 Human Resource Management
(3.00 cr.)
Racial & Ethnic Studies Category C, Global Perspective
Repeatable: No
Organization and coordination of personnel practices and methods. Consideration given to communication, employment, orientation and training, working conditions, supervision, performance evaluation, collective bargaining, salary administration, health and recreation of a diverse work force employed in domestic and international settings.
PSYC- 390 Experimental Psychology
(4.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Experimental research methods used in basic and applied areas of psychology. Methodological issues introduced in context of actual research problems for integrated treatment of content and methodology. Students will apply this knowledge by participating in laboratory activities and designing and conducting their own experiments.
PSYC- 391 Applied Psychophysiological Methods
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theory, methods, laboratory procedures, and applications of physiological responses to psychological stimuli.
PSYC- 398 Psychology Field Experience
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Off-campus work and study in an approved position to better understand the major concepts of psychology as they are applied to help solve and prevent human relations type problems.
Department consent
PSYC- 399 Independent Study
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Department consent
PSYC- 401 Neuroscience of Wrong Convictions
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Social, cognitive,and neurological processes and phenomena relevant to the causes of wrongful convictions - mistaken eyewitnesses, false confessions, cooperating witnesses, and deception detection. Emphasis on thinking critically about experimental research and design.
PSYC- 401 Workshop: Special Topics In Psychology
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Current specialized topics studied in a small group setting utilizing experimental activities.
Instructor's consent
PSYC- 401 Psychology, Neuroscience, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Applies a scientific perspective to examine psychological and neurological processes and phenomena relevant to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with an emphasis on thinking critically about CAM research, practices, and claims.
PSYC- 401 Special Topic: Social Influence
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Definition of persuasion and social influence and analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to the study of social influence. Examines techniques and impacts of social influence in everyday life as well as approaches to resisting unwanted social influence.
PSYC- 401 Special Topic: Psychology, Neuroscience, and Evolution
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Examines the application of evolutionary theory of the study of human behavior and the brain. Focus on the evolutionary bases of important phenomena such as sensation and perception, consciousness, emotions, personality, and a variety of social behaviors. Emphasis on thinking critically and writing about research.
PSYC- 403 Management Of Employee Reward Systems
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Review of issues in the reward and compensation of employees and of systematic methods for the determination of employee wages, incentives and benefits. Psychological theories of motivation, external equity, job analysis, identifying compensable factors used in job evaluation, comparable worth and performance appraisal, individual salary determination.
PSYC- 432 Perception
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
This course serves as an introduction to human perception. The content of the course is structured around an information processing model, with the sensory and memory facilities considered as information systems. The student will analyze perceptual research, become familiar with classical and modern psychophysical techniques and conduct experimentation in human information processing.
PSYC- 442 Cognitive Processes
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Cognitive theories of attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving with applications to fields of education, vocational rehabilitation, gerontology, forensic, clinical and counseling psychology.
PSYC- 449 Cooperative Education Experience
(1.00 - 8.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved off-campus position to gain professional/business/industrial experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department consent
PSYC- 451 Children'S Learning
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Psychological study of basic learning processes in infants and young children. How and why learning occurs and how the course of learning can be modified; discussed from theoretical, research, and practical orientations including simple behavioral responses, concepts and language.
PSYC- 470 Social Influence
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Types of social influence and analysis of historical and contemporary approaches to the study of social influence. Techniques and impact of social influence in everyday life and resistance to unwanted social influence.
PSYC- 480 Individual Research Project I
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Preliminaries of active research through the development of a research proposal which includes the problem statement, review of the literature and the design of the research project.
Department consent
PSYC- 481 Individual Research Project II
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Research in a personal area of interest within the behavioral sciences. Requirements include the completion of a research report which meets APA guidelines.
Department consent
PSYC- 485 Recruitment & Selection Of Human Resources
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
In-depth examination of the processes involved in the design and implementation of procedures for selecting employees; the impact these procedures have on the organization; and recruitment, job analysis, testing methods, legal issues, selection strategies, career development.
PSYC- 498 Psychology Field Experience
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Off-campus work and study in an approved position to better understand the major concepts of psychology as they are applied to help solve and prevent human relations type problems.
Department consent
PSYC- 499 Independent Study
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Department consent
PSYC- 520 Psychology: Its History And Systems
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
History of psychology and influence of early competing schools of thought: structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychodynamic psychology. Evolution to present as a diverse behavioral science with emphasis on neobehaviorism, humanistic psychology, and cognitive psychology.
PSYC- 530 Psychology Of Learning
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of learning drawn from experimental and theoretical psychology. These principles are demonstrated as they apply to animal and human learning. Modern viewpoints toward theories of learning are emphasized.
PSYC- 535 Motivation And Emotion
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
An experimentally oriented introduction to the fundamental principles of motivation and emotion.
PSYC- 540 Psychology Of Individual And Group Differences
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Nature and extent of differences if individuals and groups are studied. Intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, interests, attitudes, and general personality are the major differences included. Race, sex, nationality, social class and age in relation to individual differences are studied.
PSYC- 551 Children'S Social Reasoning
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Focused, in-depth study of social reasoning from birth through late childhood. Empathy, friendship, altruism, multicultural perceptions, shyness, assertiveness, aggression, loneliness, morality, values, and global responsibility. Heredity/environment-based theories. Assessment tools and prevention and intervention programs.
PSYC- 552 Adolescent Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
The physical, emotional, social, moral, and intellectual development of secondary school youth.
PSYC- 561 Abnormal Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A study of more serious mental disturbances. Emphasis on the growing importance of mental disorders and on their early detection and referral is studied.
PSYC- 570 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Training in effective interpersonal communication attitudes and skills for creating healthy relationships including self-awareness/self- expression; understanding others' communication; assertive rights/responsibilities coping with difficult emotions; conflict management/resolution and mediation; collaborative problem solving and teamwork; gender differences in communication style; effectiveness in relationships with culturally diverse individuals; and effectiveness in online relationships.
PSYC- 571 Introduction To Health Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles of psychology applied to the promotion of health and wellness; prevention of disease, injury and premature death; psychological treatment of illness; improvement of health care; and formation of health policies.
PSYC- 575 The Psychology Of Marriage And The Family
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
A study of the interpersonal relations involved in dating, mating and family collaboration with growing awareness of patterns for self- integration.
PSYC- 577 Consumer Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Psychological principles and theories from the areas of motivation, perception, learning, attitude, information processing, personality, groups, organizational psychology, and environmental psychology are applied to the understanding of consumer behavior, consumer problems, and their solution.
PSYC- 579 Public Relations
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Introduction to public relations in industry and education including community relations, employee relations, customer relations, media relations, tools of public relations, two-way communications, and special publics.
PSYC- 582 Human Resource Management
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Organization and coordination of personnel practices and methods. Consideration given to communication, employment, orientation and training, working conditions, supervision, performance evaluation, collective bargaining, salary administration, health and recreation.
PSYC- 591 Applied Psychophysiological Methdods
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theory, methods, laboratory procedures, and applications of physiological responses to psychological stimuli.
PSYC- 601 Workshop: Special Topics In Psychology
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Current specialized topics studied in a small group setting utilizing experimental activities.
PSYC- 601 Neuroscience of Wrong Convictions
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Social, cognitive,and neurological processes and phenomena relevant to the causes of wrongful convictions - mistaken eyewitnesses, false confessions, cooperating witnesses, and deception detection. Emphasis on thinking critically about experimental research and design.
PSYC- 601 Special Topic: Psychology, Neuroscience, and Evolution
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Examines the application of evolutionary theory of the study of human behavior and the brain. Focus on the evolutionary bases of important phenomena such as sensation and perception, consciousness, emotions, personality, and a variety of social behaviors. Emphasis on thinking critically and writing about research.
PSYC- 603 Management Of Employee Reward Systems
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Review of issues in the reward and compensation of employees and of systematic methods for the determination of employee wages, incentives and benefits. Psychological theories of motivation, external equity, job analysis, identifying compensable factors used in job evaluation, comparable worth and performance appraisal, individual salary determination.
PSYC- 632 Perception
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
This course serves as an introduction to human perception. The content of the course is structured around an information processing model, with the sensory and memory facilities considered as information systems. The student will analyze perceptual research, become familiar with classical and modern psychophysical techniques and conduct experimentation in human information processing.
PSYC- 642 Cognitive Processes
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Cognitive theories of attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving with applications to fields of education, vocational rehabilitation, gerontology, forensic, clinical and counseling psychology.
PSYC- 685 Recruitment & Selection Of Human Resources
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
In-depth examination of the processes involved in the design and implementation of procedures for selecting employees; the impact these procedures have on the organization; and recruitment, job analysis, testing methods, legal issues, selection strategies, career development.
PSYC- 701 Seminar On Diversity In The Workplace
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Application of problem solving skills and strategies to issues regarding diversity in the context of applied psychology.
PSYC- 702 Ethics In Applied Psychology
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Ethical principles and codes of conduct for psychologists, with application to worksettings encountered by applied psychologists. Consideration to ethical codes of conduct in various professions, and the role of culture, personality and social factors, and major life events in conceptualizing ethical standards.
PSYC- 707 Applied Social Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Principles and methods derived from social psychology applied to problems and issues in a variety of settings.
PSYC- 708 Psychosocial Intervention
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theories and methods of planned change. Training of effective change agents.
PSYC- 710 Applied Psychology Seminar
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Field of applied psychology and the M.S. in Applied Psychology program. Critical thinking and professional writing skill development. Thesis process, professional ethics, diversity issues in applied psychology, and professional development extracurricular activities.
Instructor's consent
PSYC- 711 Applied Psychology Seminar II
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Preparation for thesis/field problem. Applying critical thinking and professional literature review skills to the thesis/field problem. Internship readiness. Professional writing skills. Ethics and diversity in applied psychology. Extracurricular professional development.
PSYC- 712 Applied Psychology Seminar III
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Faculty and peer support for pragmatic issues related to independent research project completion and internship obtainment. Job-seeking skills; professional development through self-assessment and documentation of applied psychology-related learning. Ethical and diversity-related issues in applied psychology.
PSYC- 735 Applied Psychology Field Problem
(2.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
The investigation of a problem designed to include the planning, implementation and the evaluation of a feasible solution in an applied setting. Enroll for 2, 4, or 6 credits across terms for a required total of 6 credits.
Department consent
PSYC- 749 Cooperative Education Experience
(1.00 - 8.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Work and study in an approved off-campus position to gain professional/business/industrial experience. Normally entails recurring, supervised work periods, each one building and expanding on the previous.
Department consent
PSYC- 750 Foundations of Evaluation Research
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Examination of evaluation processes with an emphasis on foundational knowledge, skill, and attitude development. Description of professional behaviors necessary for success in evaluation research. Skill development in planning and managing evaluations, devising appropriate data collection strategies, and pilot-testing evaluation instruments and procedures.
PSYC- 751 Applications of Evaluation Research
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Examination of evaluation processes with an emphasis on applying evaluation knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Emphasis on application of professional behavior principles and competency-based evaluation planning and design. Skill development of data collection, analysis, and interpretation on a supervised field evaluation project.
PSYC- 752 Practicum in Applied Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Advanced independent applied psychology field project. Project management and external consulting skill development. Exemplary professional behavior and independently planning, designing, implementing, and managing applied psychology projects with supportive but minimal client, instructor and peer supervision.
PSYC- 760 Evaluation Studies: Planning and Designing the Evaluation
(4.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Overview of evaluation types and processes. Evaluation planning and design strategies. Needs assessment. Identification of evaluation questions, models, and methods. Development of budget, management, data collection, data analysis, data storage, and communication/reporting plan. Preparation and negotiation of evaluation proposals. Identification and development of reliable and valid instrumentation.
PSYC- 760A Describe the Item to be Evaluated
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Definition and description of evaluands (e.g., programs, services, products to be evaluated); components of evaluand descriptions.
PSYC- 760B Identify and Engage Stakeholders
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Definition and description of typical evaluation stakeholders; strategies for identifying and engaging stakeholders.
PSYC- 760C Use Research Findings to Identify Evaluation Focus and Questions
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Identification of evaluation focus and question generation methods.
PSYC- 760D Describe the Evaluation Strategy and Expected Outcomes
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Overview of evaluation strategies and expected outcomes.
PSYC- 760E Identify Models to Support the Evaluation
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Diverse models of evaluation; discussion of important considerations in choosing evaluation models.
PSYC- 760F Identify Designs to Support the Evaluation
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Identification of designs to support an evaluation; discussion of important considerations in choosing evaluation designs.
PSYC- 760G Identify Methods to Support the Evaluation
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Identification of methods to support an evaluation; discussion of important considerations in choosing evaluation methods.
PSYC- 760H Conduct an Effective Needs Assessment
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Evaluation needs assessment techniques; qualities of effective needs assessments.
PSYC- 760I Develop a Schedule and Staffing Plan
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Approaches to evaluation scheduling and staffing; discussion of components of effective plans.
PSYC- 760J Develop a Budget
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Budget development processes; identification of typical components of a comprehensive evaluation budget.
PSYC- 760K Develop a Communication and Reporting Plan
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Items typically included in evaluation communication and reporting plans; description of methods for completing communication and reporting plans.
PSYC- 760L Prepare and Negotiate a Proposal
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Discussion of proposal development and preparation; description of proposal components.
PSYC- 760M Identify Potential Data Sources
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Strategies used to identify potential data sources; discussion of typical evaluation data sources.
PSYC- 760N Identify and Evaluate Existing Instruments and Tools
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Strategies used to identify and choose appropriate evaluation instruments and tools such as surveys and tests.
PSYC- 760O Construct Reliable and Valid Instruments
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Best practices and instrument construction and validation.
PSYC- 760P Develop a Data Collection Plan
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Data collection planning process; discussion of components of a comprehensive data collection plan.
PSYC- 760Q Design Appropriate Sampling Procedures
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Sampling strategies; discussion of steps in the sampling process; overview of ethical issues to consider when sampling.
PSYC- 760R Address Threats to Data Trustworthiness
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Methods used to ensure that evaluation data can be trusted; discussion of methods used to improve data integrity.
PSYC- 760S Develop a Data Analysis and Implementation Plan
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Processes and issues in data analysis and interpretation planning; discussion of typical components of an evaluation analysis and interpretation plan.
PSYC- 760T Plan for Data Storage, Collection, Security and Disposal
(0.10 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Best practices for ensuring confidentiality and security of data before, during, and after an evaluation.
PSYC- 760U Pilot Test Data Collection Instruments and Procedures
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Pilot study processes and best practices; how to identify the most appropriate pilot-testing strategies for diverse evaluations.
PSYC- 761 Evaluation Studies: Implementing the Evaluation Plan
(4.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Overview of evaluation implementation processes and issues. Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. Conduct of effective interviews, focus groups, surveys, observations, and cost analyses. Communication of evaluation results to diverse stakeholders.
PSYC- 761A Implement Data Collection Plan, Schedule and Budget
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Best practices for data collection planning, including scheduling and budgeting.
PSYC- 761B Conduct Effective Individual or Group Interviews
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Methods for conducting individual or group interviews. Readings and discussion about appropriate context and research designs for interviews.
PSYC- 761C Conduct Effective Focus Groups
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Study of applications, best practices, and Do's and Don'ts for effective focus group facilitation in evaluation research.
PSYC- 761D Conduct Effective Surveys
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description, examples, and practice in development of effective survey tools for evaluation research.
PSYC- 761E Conduct Effective Observations
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description and discussion of appropriate methods and practices for collecting useful data through observation techniques.
PSYC- 761F Conduct Effective Cost Analysis
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Effective cost analysis techniques for evaluation research.
PSYC- 761G Record Existing Data
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Proper techniques for recording and summarizing existing evaluation data.
PSYC- 761H Respond to Changes and Disruptions in Data Collection
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Typical problems that arise during data collection; discussion of strategies used to adapt to changes or disruptions in data collection activities.
PSYC- 761I Assess the Trustworthiness of Collected Data
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Methods and best practices for assessing the trustworthiness and integrity of collected data within an evaluation.
PSYC- 761J Use Appropriate Quantitative Analysis Procedures
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Types of quantitative analyses; discussion of appropriate procedures of quantitative data analysis in evaluation research.
PSYC- 761K Use Appropriate Qualitative Analysis Procedures
(0.30 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Types of qualitative and mixed methods analyses; discussion of appropriate procedures for qualitative and mixed methods evaluation data analysis.
PSYC- 761L review and Interpret Data in an Unbiased Way
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Techniques for reviewing and interpreting evaluation data in a fair and unbiased way; discussion of typical sources of interpretation bias.
PSYC- 761M Draw Conclusions and Make Recommendations Based on Results
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Strategies for drawing accurate conclusions from evaluation results and making evidence-based recommendations to evaluation stakeholders.
PSYC- 761N Use Multiple Methods of Communicating and Reporting
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Methods of communicating and reporting evaluation findings to interested stakeholder groups.
PSYC- 761O Discuss and Interpret the Findings with Stakeholders
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Best practices for discussing and interpreting evaluation findings with stakeholders in a way that allows them to make informed decisions.
PSYC- 761P Present the Findings to Diverse Audiences
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Appropriate methods of incorporating evaluation findings into written, oral, or visual presentations for diverse audiences.
PSYC- 761Q Facilitate or Monitor Changes Resulting from Recommendations
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Strategies for ensuring that evaluation recommendations are implemented, especially for longitudinal or multiyear evaluations.
PSYC- 762 Evaluation Studies: Managing the Evaluation
(1.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Overview of evaluation management processes and issues. Identification and resolution of problems, techniques to address changes in plan, budget, and schedule. Methods of debriefing stakeholders and monitoring post-evaluation changes.
PSYC- 762A Adapt the Plan, Budget and Schedule
(0.10 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description of techniques that can be used to adapt to changing circumstances within an ongoing evaluation.
PSYC- 762B Identify and Resolve Problems
(0.10 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Discussion of methods that can be used to identify and resolve problems with an evaluation.
PSYC- 762C Foster Reflection and Dialogue on the Evaluation
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description of techniques that may be appropriate to foster reflection and dialogue on the evaluation process and evaluation outcomes.
PSYC- 762E Keep Interested Parties Engaged and Informed
(0.10 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description of techniques that can be used for keeping interested parties engaged in the evaluation process and informed of evaluation progress.
PSYC- 762F Debrief Evaluation Team and Stakeholders
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Description of best practices and methods for debriefing the evaluation team and project stakeholders to establish lessons learned from an evaluation.
PSYC- 762G Assess Stakeholder Satisfaction with the Evaluation
(0.20 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Discussion of ways to assess stakeholder satisfaction with the evaluation process and outcomes.
PSYC- 765 Psychology Of The Adult Learner
(2.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Application of contemporary perspectives in adult psychology to adult learners, primarily in employment settings. Specific strategies for trainers of adult learners, with consideration of gender, cultural, and racial factors. Group and individual differences, organizational dynamics, motivational factors, and disabilities are addressed.
PSYC- 770 Thesis-Applied Psychology
(2.00 - 6.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Independent research under direction of thesis advisor and committee. Selection of research questions/problems, review of literature, methodology development, conduct of research, interpretation of findings, and preparation of final paper according to thesis standards.
Department consent
PSYC- 771 Psychological Foundations of Health Promotion
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Theoretical issues related to health promotion. Psychosocial determinants of health and disease. Theories of health behavior. Intervention theory and development. Health care administration and policy. Ethical and diversity considerations. Ecological systems perspective for conceptualizing health promotion.
PSYC- 772 Psychological Applications of Health Promotion
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Applies knowledge and skills from PSYC-771. Focus on health promotion intervention and research/evaluation. Experiential training in applying psychological principles to health promotion. Implications of health promotion on health care policy and administration. Introduces behavioral epidemiology and health services research.
PSYC- 781 Personnel Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Research and applications in personnel psychology. Topics range from job analysis to personnel selection and assessment methods, and training designs. Diversity considerations in both ethical and legal context.
PSYC- 782 Organizational Psychology
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Research and applications in organizational psychology. Issues in raising employee performance, improving relationships, and employee well-being within organizations. Influence of diversity and culture on organizational behavior.
PSYC- 790 Research Design and Analysis I
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Research design with emphasis on descriptive and univariate analyses to solve applied problems in psychology. Selection of appropriate designs and data analysis methods. Includes statistical software applications, hypothesis testing, and interpretation.
PSYC- 792 Research Design and Analysis II
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Research design with emphasis on qualitative and mixed methods designs and correlational and multivariate analyses to solve applied problems in psychology. Selection of appropriate designs and data analysis methods. Includes statistical software applications, hypothesis testing, and interpretation.
PSYC- 793 Psychometrics of Test Construction
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Assumptions, models and applications of psychometric measurement in business and evaluation settings. Test construction, item design and construction, item analysis, measure reliability and validity. Prediction and measurement of attitudes and opinions.
PSYC- 794 Marriage & Family Therapy Prac
(4.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
PSYC- 799 Independent Study
(1.00 - 3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Department consent
PSYC- 875 Psychoeducational Intervention Practicum
(3.00 cr.)
Repeatable: No
Psychoeducational intervention strategies for promoting healthy individuals, families, organizations and communities. Designing, implementing, and evaluating psychoeducational learning experiences.
PSYC- 890 Applied Psychology Internship
(1.00 - 5.00 cr.)
Repeatable: Yes
Supervised field experience in an applied psychology role involving the practice and integration of professional skills and knowledge developed in other courses. (Repeatable up to 5 credits.)
Department consent
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