PSYCHOLOGY (PSY–Arts and Science)

451/551 Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

Presents the modern science of understanding mechanisms of the mind in which cognitive theory is integrated with neuropsychological and neuroscientific evidence. Topics include the cognitive and biological bases of perception, attention, memory, language, hemispheric specialization, executive function, imagery, and consciousness. Techniques of cognitive science such as brain imaging (MRI, PET, ERP), the study of patient populations, and computational analyses will be integrated with content of the course. Prerequisites: ZOO 305 and one of the following: PSY 251, 271, 273.

453/553 Human Factors (3)

Introduction to the field of human factors. Application of principles of experimental psychology toward the goal of optimizing relations between the individual and technological products and environments. Prerequisite: PSY 271 or PSY 273.

462/562 Work Space and Work Organization (3)

Seminar concerned with the use of various tools for the description and analysis of the work environment. Covers three basic components: a) traditional approaches to task analysis; b) workplace simulation through the use of MicroSaint, a computer simulation tool; and c) an ecological approach to task analysis. Practice-oriented; majority of efforts devoted to analysis and discussion of actual work sites. Prerequisite: PSY 453.

471/571 Spatial Cognition (3)

Survey of current behavioral research on mental representations of spatial information. Topics include mechanisms of navigation, spatial updating, reference frames, development, memory, and individual differences. Prerequisite: PSY 271.

473/573 Mathematical Modeling of Psychological Processes (3)

Develops quantitative tools for studying behavior, including experimental techniques, mathematical analysis, and computational models of cognitive, social, and brain function. Topics can include models of concept learning and categorization, attention, memory, decision making (group and individual), and neural networks. Issues such as model selection, evaluation, and simulation are integrated throughout. Prerequisite: (one of the following: PSY 294, STA 301, STA 368, STA 462) and (one of the following: PSY 221, PSY 251, PSY 271, PSY 273, PSY 373).

474/574 Advanced Cognitive Processes (3)

Advanced introduction to central concepts in cognitive psychology. Primary topics include perception, attention, memory, categorization, skill acquisition and expertise, automaticity, decision making, visual imagery, and language. The neuroanatomical and neurophysiological implementation of basic cognitive processes will also be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 271 or instructor approval.

485/585 History and Systems of Psychology (3)

History of psychology from its early philosophical forbearers, through its development within various sciences, to a stage of quasi-maturity in the systems of late 19th and 20th centuries.

491/591 Research Methods and Problems (2)

Provides knowledge of basic research assumptions made by psychologists and a forum for discussion of research problems. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

492/592 Principles of Psychological Measurement (3)

Introduction to basic theory and principles underlying psychological tests and measurement procedures. Includes survey of selected current tests. 3 Lec. 1 Lab. Offered infrequently.

493/593 Basic Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Scientist (3)

Overview of basic statistical methods employed in contemporary psychological research; sets and functions, probability theory, probability distributions, sampling and estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, decision theory, and nonparametric statistics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

494/594 Correlation and Multiple Regression for the Behavioral Scientist (3)

Detailed treatment of correlation and multiple regression as used in contemporary psychological research. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

495/595 Analysis of Variance for the Behavioral Scientist (3)

Detailed treatment of analysis of variance as used in contemporary psychological research. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.

496/596 Analysis of Covarience Structures for the Behavioral Scientist (3)

Topics include correlation, multiple regression, canonical correlation, multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis, and causal modeling. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

603/604 Pro-seminar in Psychology I, II (1,1)

Overview of contemporary psychology.

620 Seminar in Experimental Psychology (2-3)

Current research and theory in topics from experimental psychology.

630 Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Current research and theory in topics from social psychology.

641 Ethics in Clinical Intervention (3)

On being an ethical psychologist. Client/Therapist relationship issues. Clinical interviewing. Prerequisite: (a) either admission to the clinical program or  approval by the clinical faculty, and (b) permission of instructor.

642 Theory of Assessment (1)

Modules offered in 5-week sprint mode. Individual modules offered irregularly. Illustrative modules include interpreting correlation and multiple regression; principles and paradoxes; conditional probability and Bayesian approaches to prediction; decision theory; and theories of intelligence. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

643 Psychopathology (1)

Modules offered in five-week sprint mode. Individual modules offered irregularly. Illustrative modules: schizophrenic disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders, borderline syndrome, genetics of psychopathology, psychoanalytic theories of neuroses, DSM-III, women and mental health, family-systems models, interpersonal models, archetypal and alchemical perspectives, child and adolescent psychopathology, childhood hyperactivity, developmental disabilities, eating disorders of childhood and adolescence, emancipation and identity disorders of adolescence, college student mental health. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

644 Methods of Assessment (1)

Modules offered in five-week sprint mode. Individual modules offered irregularly. Illustrative modules: MMPI, advanced MMPI, intellectual assessment, projective techniques, Rorschach, interviews, personal construct theory, person-centered approaches, analysis of verbal behavior, analysis of nonverbal behavior, ego development, interpersonal diagnosis, family-systems approaches, children, adolescents, learning disabilities, the difficult child, school consultations. Prerequisite: either admission to clinical program or approval by clinical faculty, and permission of instructor.

645 Intervention (1)

Modules offered in five-week sprint mode. Individual modules offered irregularly. Illustrative modules: client-centered, interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, rational emotive, personal construct, existential, contextual, marital, family-systems, group, and play therapy; encounter growth groups; special issues in the treatment of women, children, and adolescents; clinical use of dreams; archetypal perspectives; therapy supervision; consultation and intervention in the school, community, and mass media. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

646 Psychological Assessment I (3)

First course of a two course sequence designed to introduce doctoral students to psychological assessment. Course covers topics such as principals principles of psychological measurement, assessment issues with multi-cultural populations and the ethics of assessment. Contemporary theories of intelligence and use of the Wechsler Scales are also taught. Prerequisite: admission to Ph.D. program in clinical psychology.

647 Psychological Assessment II (3)

Second course of a two course sequence designed to introduce doctoral students to psychological assessment. Course covers topics such the diagnosis/assessment interface and specific assessment techniques such as interviewing, behavioral observations and measures such as personality, adaptive behavior and academic achievement are taught. Prerequisite: admission to Ph.D. program in clinical psychology and PSY 646.

650 Independent Reading (1-5; maximum 20)

Supervised, in-depth study of circumscribed area of psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

651 Professional Development in Clinical Psychology (1)

Practical training in professional issues associated with being a clinical psychologist. Specific topics will be student driven. Prerequisite: either admission to the clinical program or approval by the clinical faculty and permission of instructor.

660 Special Clinical Problems and Methods (3)

Brief coverage of specialized topics important for clinical practice, but not included elsewhere in clinical program. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

670 Graduate Placement in Psychology (1-4; maximum 12)

Supervised experience in psychological interventions in public and private agencies or settings. Includes both seminar meetings and on-site conferences. Prerequisite: admission to clinical program, approval by clinical faculty, and permission of instructor.

685 Practicum in the Teaching of Psychology (3)

Supervised experience in preparation and presentation of lectures, demonstrations, and evaluation in undergraduate psychology courses.

686 Continued Supervision of Teaching (1-2)

Orients graduate students to basic, practical issues related to college teaching, and to help students reflect on and improve their skills as teachers. To be taken concurrently with teaching responsibility.

687 Practicum Preparing Future Faculty I (1)

Orients graduate students to basic, practical issues related to college teaching, scholarship and service, and how these faculty roles are affected by institutional context. To be taken concurrently with membership in the Psychology department’s Preparing Future Faculty program.

690 Research Practicum I (1-4)

Student serves in apprentice relationship to faculty member on a program of research. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

692 Research Practicum II (1-3; maximum 6)

Assistance at increased level of responsibility with ongoing faculty research projects. Prerequisite: PSY 491/591 and permission of instructor.

697 Theory and Practice of Narrative Research (4)

Provides an introduction to the application of social constructionist epistemology and narrative methodologies in psychological research. Also provides an overview of conceptual frameworks and an opportunity for students to apply knowledge. Prerequisites: Graduate status and at least one previous graduate-level course in social science methodology.

700 Research for Master’s Thesis (1-12; minimum 4, maximum 12).

710 Independent Research in Psychology (1-5; maximum 18)

Design and execution of an independent research project with faculty supervision.

720 Advanced Seminar in Experimental Psychology (2-4; maximum 18)

Consideration of a specialized topic in depth from current research literature in experimental psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

730 Advanced Seminar in Social Psychology (3-4; maximum 18)

Consideration of a specialized topic in depth from current research literature in social psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

740 Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychology (1-4; maximum 18)

Consideration of specialized topics in clinical psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

750 Advanced Clinical Techniques (1-4; maximum 24)

Provides integration of theory and research in techniques of psychological intervention, with practicum experience in the application of these techniques. Prerequisite: PSY 641, admission to clinical program, approval by clinical faculty, and permission of instructor.

755 Continuing Clinical Supervision (1-3; maximum 3)

Provides ongoing supervision of cases in the Psychology Clinic after the end of PSY 750. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

770 Advanced Seminar in Applied Psychology (2-4; maximum 18)

Consideration of specialized topic in depth from current research literature in applied psychology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

790 Advanced Seminar in Research Procedures (3; maximum 6)

Current methods of research design, experimental procedure, and analysis. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

840 Internship in Psychology (1-6; maximum 12)

Year-long internship in clinical or research setting. Required of clinical students, optional for others. Prerequisite: permission of director of clinical training program or departmental chair.

850 Research for Doctoral Dissertation (1-16; minimum 16, maximum 60)

Prerequisite: admission to candidacy for doctoral degree.