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The University
reserves the right to withdraw, modify, or add to the courses offered.
The four capital letters in parentheses represent
the computerized abbreviation for that subject field; the abbreviation is often
used on documents and course schedules. The numbers in parentheses represent
the Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Psychology (PSYC-42.01)
PSYC
101. General Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment in ENGL
101 or higher. An introduction to the science and
profession of psychology. (42.0101)
PSYC 203.
Personal and Social Adjustment. 3‑3‑0.
Meaning and characteristics of adjustments;
varieties, causes, and prevention of
maladjustments; development of well‑adjusted
personality; principles of mental hygiene that
facilitate and maintain healthy personality.
(42.9999)
PSYC
204. Psychology of Personality. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Major contemporary
theories; emphasis on the development and
structure of personality. (42.9999)
PSYC
205. Applied Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Overview of the practical value of psychology and
its application to the quality of life and the
human potential, mental and physical health,
education, industry, the environment, consumer
behavior, crime and law enforcement. (42.9999)
PSYC
206. Child Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: Completion of 30 or more
non-developmental hours. Behavior and activities
of the child through late childhood with special
attention to such topics as heredity and early
development, motor and emotional development,
mental and social growth, and play of the child.
Clinical methods emphasized. Ten hours field
experience required. Credit toward graduation may
not be earned in this course and PSYC 212.
(42.0701)
PSYC
207. Organizational Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Principles of contemporary human management in
various life‑work styles. Sp only. (42.0901)
PSYC
208. Statistics. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: C
or better in MATH 101. An introduction to
descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
(42.9999)
PSYC
209. Research Designs and Methods.
3-3-0. Prerequisites: C or better in ENGL 102 and
PSYC 208 or consent of instructor. Application of
scientific methodology to the study of human and
animal behavior. (42.0801)
PSYC
210. Adolescent and Adult Development.
3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 or more
non‑developmental hours. Life span approach to the
development of the individual from adolescence
through early adulthood. Ten hours of field
experience required. Credit toward graduation may
not be earned in this course and PSYC 212.
(42.0701)
PSYC
211. Social Psychology. 3‑3‑0. The
individual and interpersonal relationships;
cultural forces as they affect attitude, social
learning, perception and communication of the
individual and the group. (42.1601)
PSYC
212. Life Span Developmental
Psychology. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: PSYC 101.
Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development
across the life span. Credit toward graduation may
not be earned both in this course and PSYC 206,
210, or 220. (42.0701)
PSYC
220. Middle School Child Psychology.
3-3-0. Prerequisite: Completion of 30 or more
non-developmental hours. Lifespan approach to the
development of the individual from fourth to
eighth grade. Clinical methods emphasized. Ten
hours of field experience required. Credit toward
graduation may not be earned in this course and
PSYC 212. (42.0701)
PSYC
301. Abnormal Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Dynamics of abnormal
disorders of psychological origin, disorders
associated with brain pathology, and the diagnosis
and treatment of abnormal behavior. (42.9999)
PSYC
302. Psychological Measurement. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: PSYC 208 or permission of the
department head. Basic principles of psychological
testing with critical consideration of
standardization, reliability, validity, test
construction, and uses and misuses of tests of
intelligence, achievement, personality, aptitude,
attitude, and interest. Fa only. (42.9999)
PSYC
303. History of Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101. Historical development of
psychology from Ancient Greek philosophy to modern
times. Emphasis upon modern psychology (late
Nineteenth Century to present). Sp only.
(42.9999)
PSYC
305. Physiological Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisites: C or better in PSYC 209 and in 6
semester hours of Biology or consent of
instructor. Nervous system structure and
functions. The correlation of physiological
processes with behavior. Fa only. (42.1101)
PSYC
309. Psychology of Learning. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: C or better in PSYC 209 or consent
of the instructor. Concepts and principles of
learning within the context of the major theories;
recent developments in the field of learning. Sp
only. (42.9999)
PSYC
311. Educational Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisite: PSYC 206 or 210. The application of
psychology to teaching and learning. Emphasis is
on practical application in the school setting.
Ten hours in field experience required. Designed
primarily for education majors. Others admitted at
the discretion of the instructor. (42.0301)
PSYC
312. Applications of Research Methods.
3-1-4. Prerequisites: C or better in PSYC 302 and
in either PSYC 305 or 309. Prerequisite or
Corequisite: ENGL 366 or 368 or 468. Executing and
reporting the results of psychological research
studies. Emphasis on the acquisition of research
skills including reviewing the literature,
collecting and analyzing data, and writing in APA
style. (42.0801)
PSYC
399. Career Planning for Psychology
Majors. 1‑1‑0. Prerequisite: PSYC 204.
Planned around the interests and needs of the
students to introduce them to the world of work,
and/or graduate programs. Fa only. (42.9999)
PSYC
401. Senior Research Seminar. 3‑1‑4.
Prerequisites: C or better in PSYC 208, 209, 301,
302, 303, 305, 309, 312, and 399 or consent of
instructor. A capstone course for graduating
senior psychology majors. Requires successful
completion of both internal and external
examinations covering prerequisite courses as well
as submission of an acceptable senior project.
(42.0801)
PSYC
402. Psychology of Counseling. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and junior standing.
Theories of counseling and their application to
educational, social‑welfare agencies, mental
health and private practice. Sp only.
(42.0601)
PSYC 406.
Research in Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Prerequisites: Psychology major, senior standing
and permission of the instructor. Designed for
psychology major planning to attend graduate
school. Emphasis on the development and
utilization of basic research skills. May be
repeated for credit if content differs.
(42.9999)
PSYC
407. Special Topics in Psychology.
3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. In
depth reading, study and/or presentation in a
specialized area of psychology. May be repeated
for credit when content differs. S or U assigned
upon completion of course. (42.9999)
PSYC
408. Comparative Psychology. 3‑3‑0.
Animal and human behavior from an evolutionary
perspective. Sp only. (42.9999)
PSYC
500. Basic Facilitative Skills. 3‑3‑0.
Orientation to the counseling process. Emphasis
through the use of videotaping on learning and
practicing basic skills needed for a working
alliance between counselor and client.
Experiential activities in role‑playing settings
required. Su and Fa only. (42.0601)
PSYC
501. Advanced Educational Psychology.
3‑3‑0. Application of psychological principles
involved in individual and group learning; current
trends and experimentation. Su and Fa only.
(42.1801)
PSYC
504. Abnormal Psychology. 3‑3‑0. An
overview of psychopathology, the study of
maladaptive or abnormal behavior. Issues of
definition, historical and scientific trends,
current paradigms, assessment and diagnosis, and
research methods will be addressed from
behavioral, social, and biological points of view.
Sp and Su only. (42.0201)
PSYC
505. Psychology of Personality. 3‑3‑0.
The history and development of the major theories
of personality, with emphasis on personality
evaluation. Sp only. (42.9999)
PSYC
506. Psychology of Behavior Management.
3‑3‑0. Techniques for remedying and preventing
problem behavior and for developing acceptable
behavior in school and school settings. Su and Fa
only. (42.1801)
PSYC
508. Introduction to Psychometrics.
3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: A course in statistics or
permission of department head. Theory, problems,
and techniques of psychological measurement; group
and individual tests of ability, aptitude,
interests, and personality. Special emphasis on
exceptionality of behavior and multicultural
issues. (42.9999)
PSYC
509. Practicum in Diagnostic Testing I.
3‑2‑4. Prerequisites: PSYC 508 and enrollment in
the MAPC or SPSP programs. Supervised experience
in the administration, scoring, and interpretation
of the Wechsler Intelligence Scales in light of
the exceptionalities of behavior and multicultural
issues. (42.9999)
PSYC
510. Theory and Procedures in Group
Counseling. 3‑3‑0. Theory, research and
techniques in group counseling: the understanding
of group dynamics and the utilization of group
counseling skills in a variety of settings.
Experiential activities in role‑played and
training group settings are required. Credit
toward graduation may not be earned both in this
course and in GUID 510. Su and Fa only.
(42.0601)
PSYC
511. Theories of Counseling and
Psychotherapy. 3‑3‑0. In-depth study of the
various theories, methods and techniques of
counseling and psychotherapy. Experiential
activities in role‑played settings are required.
Credit may not be earned in both this course and
GUID 511. Sp and Su only. (42.0601)
PSYC
512. Theories of Learning. 3‑3‑0. An
overview of classical theories of learning; recent
developments in learning theory; application of
learning theories to human behavior. Fa only.
(42.1801)
PSYC
514. Practicum in Diagnostic Testing
II. 3‑2‑4. Prerequisites: PSYC 509,
concurrent enrollment in PSYC 530 and permission
of the instructor. Supervised field experience in
the administration, scoring and interpretation of
tests of intelligence, adaptive behavior,
behavior, and academic performance with emphasis
on the diagnosis of educational problems and
psychopathology. Sp only. (42.9999)
PSYC
515. Advanced Child Psychopathology.
3‑3‑0. Prerequisites: PSYC 504, 506, 508. Detailed
study of advanced behavior and various
psychopathological conditions occurring during
childhood and adolescence. Sp only. (42.0201)
PSYC
516. The Psychology of Child and Adolescent
Development. 3‑3‑0. An examination of the
physical, mental, emotional and social development
of the child through adolescence. (42.0701)
PSYC
517. Advanced Statistical Analysis and
Research Methods. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisites:
PSYC 208 and 209. In-depth consideration of a
variety of research designs; statistical analysis
of data including complex univariate methods such
as ANOVA and common nonparametric tests. Su and Fa
only. (42.9999)
PSYC
520. Psychological Counseling Practicum
I. 3‑0‑6. Prerequisites: PSYC 500, student
liability insurance, and consent of department
head. Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC 511.
Supervised counseling experience with clients.
Enrollment restricted to psychological counseling
majors or school psychology majors. S or U
assigned upon completion of course. (42.0601)
PSYC
521. Psychological Counseling Practicum
II. 3‑0‑6. Prerequisites: PSYC 520 and
consent of the instructor. Supervised counseling
experience with clients. Enrollment restricted to
psychological counseling majors or school
psychology majors. S or U assigned upon completion
of course. (42.0601)
PSYC 525.
Problems in Psychology. 3‑0‑6.
Prerequisite: Permission of the coordinator of
Graduate Studies. Individual study and research
directed by a member of the psychology faculty;
area(s) of study must be approved prior to
enrollment. May be repeated once for credit if
content differs. (42.0101)
PSYC 526.
Introduction to Marriage and Family
Therapy. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisites: Fifteen
graduate credits in psychology or related
discipline or permission of department head. An
overview of the field of marriage and family
therapy. Emphasis on definition, approaches,
techniques and research. Su only. (42.0601)
PSYC
527. Problems and Issues in School
Psychology. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: Enrollment
in the Specialist in School Psychology Program.
Overview of the professional practice of school
psychology. Emphasis is given to
inter‑professional relationships, professional
standards, multi-cultural and family issues, and
legal/ethical issues. Fa only. (42.1801)
PSYC
528. Behavioral School Consultation
Strategies. 3-3-0. Prerequisites:
PSYC 506 and enrollment in the Specialist in
School Psychology Program or consent of
instructor. Effective behavioral consultation
strategies for working with educators and
parents. Fa only. (42.1801)
PSYC
529. Instructional Consultation
Strategies. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: PSYC 506
and enrollment in the Specialist in School
Psychology Program or consent of instructor.
Consultation strategies to improve effectiveness
in working with educators and parents on problems
related to instructional concerns. Sp only.
(42.1801)
PSYC
530. School Psychology Externship I.
3‑1‑4. Prerequisites: PSYC 508, 509, 527.
Supervised field experience in an approved public
school setting or other agency serving school‑age
children. A part‑time placement with primarily
training but some service functions. S or U
assigned upon completion of course. (42.1801)
PSYC
531. School Psychology Externship II.
3‑1‑4. Prerequisites: PSYC 514 and 530. Supervised
field experience in an approved public school
setting or other agency serving school‑age
children. A part‑time placement with emphasis
given to more complex consultation and
individual/group problems. S or U assigned upon
completion of course. (42.1801)
PSYC
532. School Psychology Internship I.
6‑1‑4. Prerequisites: Completion of all course
work and approval of Department head. Full‑time
supervised off‑campus placement in an approved
public school setting. S or U assigned upon
completion of course. (42.1801)
PSYC
533. School Psychology Internship II.
6‑1‑4. Prerequisite: PSYC 532. Full‑time
supervised off‑campus placement in an approved
setting with emphasis given to more severe or
complex cases/situations. S or U assigned upon
completion of course. (42.1801)
PSYC 536. The
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging. 3‑3‑0.
Physical, mental, emotional, and social changes
which take place from young adulthood to old age;
perspectives on critical events during the adult
years and death and dying. Sp only. (42.0701)
PSYC
538. Theory and Practice of Play Therapy in
Counseling. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: PSYC 500
or 510 or consent of instructor. In‑depth study of
the play therapy process, and selected theories
and techniques of play therapy. Experiential
activities in role‑played settings are required.
Su only. (42.0701)
PSYC
540. Advanced Social and Cross Cultural
Psychology. 3‑3‑0. The study of
psychological and cultural bases of prejudice and
discrimination, conflict, social influence,
aggression, violence, and altruism. Diversity
issues are explored in field experiences and class
presentations. Fa only. (42.0601)
PSYC
541. Cross Cultural Counseling. 3-3-0.
The study of cultural and ethnic differences as
they relate to the process of counseling.
Diversity issues are explored in field
experiences, role play and class settings.
(42.9999)
PSYC
548. Professional Ethics. 1‑1‑0. An
introduction to moral and ethical guidelines of
the counseling profession, with a dual
counseling/psychology perspective on the
professional practice and values orientation of
the process of counseling. Sp only. (42.0101)
PSYC 550. Special
Topics in Psychology. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Instruction in a
specialized content area of psychology. May be
repeated for credit if content differs. S or U
assigned upon completion of course. (42.0701)
PSYC 595.
Master's Comprehensive Examination. 0‑0‑3.
Prerequisite: Approval of major professor and
program committee chair. S or U assigned upon
completion of the examination. (42.9999)
PSYC 596.
Master's Thesis Research. 6‑0‑12.
Enrollment permitted only following formal
committee approval of thesis prospectus. S or U
assigned upon completion of thesis. (42.0101)
PSYC 597.
Specialist Thesis Research. 6‑0‑12.
Enrollment permitted only following formal
committee approval of thesis prospectus. S or U
assigned upon completion of thesis. (42.0101)
PSYC 598.
Specialist's Comprehensive Examination in School
Psychology. 0‑0‑5. Prerequisites: Approval
of major professor and program committee chair. S
or U assigned upon completion of the examination.
(42.1801)
PSYC
599. Psychological Counseling
Externship. 5‑1‑0. Prerequisite: PSYC 521.
A full-time or part-time placement at an approved
field facility for a total of 600 clock hours.
Emphasis is on teaching the student to function as
a professional within the agency setting. S or U
assigned upon completion of course. (42.0101)
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