Psychology
Undergraduate Study
For college-level requirements in undergraduate curricula leading to the degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science, see Liberal Arts and Sciences, Curriculum.
An undergraduate major in psychology may be taken as liberal arts education, as preparation for graduate study in psychology, or as background for professional education in law and in the health professions. A student with a bachelor’s degree in psychology may qualify for a variety of positions including those in social sciences, mental health, corrections, rehabilitation, developmental disability centers, business, management, and public opinion surveying. Depending on professional goals, a minor in another discipline may be desirable. Students should consult with their academic advisers early in their undergraduate curriculum. The requirements of the program enable graduates to understand and apply the scientific principles, facts, and basic methods of psychology in their personal and professional activities. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and will be able to apply that understanding to the study of human behavior and the study of mental processes. They will also demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their knowledge of psychological concepts through both writing and speech. Graduates will demonstrate a respect for individual and cultural differences and for the ethical issues that relate to the practice of psychology in both research and clinical settings. Professional work with a job title of psychologist in academic, business, clinical, government, and school settings requires graduate degrees.
The major must include the following psychology courses each with a minimum grade of C- and an overall average of C or better:
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 102 | Laboratory in Introductory Psychology | 1 |
| PSYCH 111 | Orientation to Psychology | 0.5 |
| PSYCH 301 | Research Design and Methodology | 3 |
| PSYCH 440 | Psychological Measurement I | 3 |
The major also must include at least one course from four of the following five areas:
| Area A | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of the Workplace | ||
| Area B | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Area C | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Area D | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Learning and Memory | ||
| Cognitive Processes | ||
| Thinking and Decision Making (x) | ||
| Area E | ||
| Psychology of Normal Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Three additional 3-credit courses in psychology | 9 | |
Three additional 3-credit courses in psychology must be taken. Area courses may be used to meet this requirement, but variable credit courses (PSYCH 470, PSYCH 490, PSYCH 491, and PSYCH 492) may not.
In accordance with college requirements, a C or better average is required in the courses used to satisfy the major.
Departmental requirements for the B.A. and B.S. include the following supporting courses:
| 6 credits in Philosophy including | 6 | |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Two of the following | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| or BIOL 211 | Principles of Biology I | |
| Human Biology | ||
| College Chemistry | ||
| Human Heredity and Society | ||
| Human Reproduction | ||
| One of the following * | ||
| Principles of Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Business Statistics I | ||
| Math course acceptable in LAS General Education Natural Sciences and Mathematics Discipline Area. ** | ||
| * | minimum grade of C- |
| ** | excluding MATH 105 Introduction to Mathematical Ideas |
Students electing a B.S. degree also must complete PSYCH 302 Research Methods in Psychology with a minimum grade of C- and a minimum of 10 additional supporting credits in supporting courses from the list of courses in the LAS Gen Ed Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines Area (or approved departmental list) as follows: three credits in mathematics, six credits in natural sciences, and one additional credit in a laboratory course.
Students electing a B.A. degree also must complete an ISU approved minor.
Minor
The department offers a minor in psychology. The minor requires completing 18 credits in psychology, including PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology and PSYCH 301 Research Design and Methodology, each with a minimum grade of C-. At least 9 of the 18 credits must be in 300 level courses (or above), but no more than three credits total may be from PSYCH 490 Independent Study, PSYCH 491 Research Practicum, and PSYCH 492 Fieldwork Practicum. A C- or better is required in each course used to satisfy the minor and a C average or better is required in courses used to satisfy the minor. Contact the psychology advising office for more information.
Communication Proficiency requirement
The department requires a grade of:
C or better in:
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| or ENGL 250H | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition, Honors | |
C- or better in:
| PSYCH 302 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 302 | Business Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 309 | Report and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 314 | Technical Communication | 3 |
Graduate Study
The department offers work for the degrees master of science and doctor of philosophy in psychology.
The department offers a doctoral specialization in counseling psychology (APA accredited) and doctoral areas of concentration in cognitive psychology and social psychology.
A basic goal of graduate study in the Department of Psychology is to provide all students with a broad base of knowledge in psychological science, as well as exposure to the content and methodological skills necessary for effective performance in teaching, research and professional practice. Accordingly, graduates have an extensive knowledge of psychological principles and the conceptual and quantitative skills to conduct psychological research, communicating the results to the scientific community, students in the classroom, and the general public. Graduates in applied programs have specialized knowledge in counseling and program development. They are skilled in delivering such programs and services to diverse clientele in a variety of settings.
The department also participates in the interdepartmental programs in human computer interaction and neuroscience, and in the interdepartmental minor in gerontology (see Index).
A formal class and a supervised practicum in the teaching of psychology is recommended for all doctoral students whose future plans may include teaching at the college level. A 12-month internship in a training site or agency approved by the faculty is required of all doctoral students in counseling psychology.
Communication Disorders (CmDis)
(Administered by the Department of Psychology)
Courses primarily for undergraduate students
CMDIS 170. Speech Improvement for Nonnative Speakers.
(2-0) Cr. 2.
For nonnative speakers of English only. Development of effective English vowel and consonant productions, accommodation processes that occur in context, intelligibility in conversational English, and appropriate stress patterns.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
CMDIS 275. Introduction to Communication Disorders.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of nature, causes, and types of major communication disorders including phonological, adult and child language, voice, cleft palate, fluency, and hearing disorders.
CMDIS 286. Basic Sign Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Development of basic skills in the use and understanding of signed English, a modification of American Sign Language. Overview of the types, causes and consequences of hearing impairment, deaf culture and the education of hearing-impaired children.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
CMDIS 371. Phonetics and Phonology.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 275 or ENGL 219
Analysis of speech through study of individual sounds, their variations, and relationships in context; English phonology; practice in auditory discrimination and transcription of sounds of American English; description of speech sounds in terms of their production, transmission, and perception.
CMDIS 471. Language Development.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 275 or PSYCH 230 or ENGL 219
Definition of components of language. Overview of theories and developmental processes related to each component of linguistic skill (semantics, lexicon, syntax, morphology, phonology, pragmatics). Overview of normative information available for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Attention to metalinguistic skills and the complementary nonlinguistic and paralinguistic skills.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Psychology (Psych)
Courses primarily for undergraduate students
PSYCH 101. Introduction to Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Fundamental psychological concepts derived from the application of the scientific method to the study of behavior and mental processes. Applications of psychology.
H. Honors section. (2-2) Fall. (For students in the University Honors Program only.)
PSYCH 102. Laboratory in Introductory Psychology.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 101
Laboratory to accompany 101.
PSYCH 111. Orientation to Psychology.
Cr. 0.5.
F.S.
Program requirements and degree/career options. Required of psychology majors.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 112. Psychology Learning Community Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
Repeatable, maximum of 2 credits. F.S.
Prereq: Participation in Freshman Learning Community
Topics include orientation to academic program requirements, career awareness, strategies for successful transition to college, connections with other disciplines, and applying psychology via service learning opportunities.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 131. Academic Learning Skills.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Efficient methods of study and reading.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
PSYCH 230. Developmental Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Life-span development of physical traits, cognition, intelligence, language, social and emotional behavior, personality, and adjustment.
PSYCH 250. Psychology of the Workplace.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Survey of theories, research methods, and applications of industrial and organizational psychology from the scientist-practitioner approach. Personnel topics include selection, training, and performance appraisal; organizational topics include leadership, motivation, job attitudes and behaviors and organizational climate.
PSYCH 280. Social Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Individual human behavior in social contexts. Emphasis on social judgments and decisions, attitudes, perceptions of others, social influence, aggression, stereotypes, and helping.
PSYCH 301. Research Design and Methodology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: STAT 101; 1 course in psychology
Overview of the principal research techniques used in psychology with an emphasis on the statistical analysis of psychological data.
PSYCH 302. Research Methods in Psychology.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 301
Discussion of and experience in designing research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing research reports in psychology.
PSYCH 310. Brain and Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of basic concepts in the neurosciences with emphasis on brain mechanisms mediating sensory processes, arousal, motivation, learning, and abnormal behavior.
PSYCH 312. Sensation and Perception.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of the physiology and psychology of human sensory systems including vision, audition, smell, taste, the skin senses, and the vestibular senses.
PSYCH 313. Learning and Memory.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Survey of fundamental concepts and theories related to learning and memory derived from human and animal research.
PSYCH 314. Motivation.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
Concepts and topics of motivation including curiosity, pain, emotion, sex, aggression, love, play, addiction, sleep, fatigue, and work.
PSYCH 315. Drugs and Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101, BIOL 155 or 211
A biological perspective on fundamentals of psychoactive drugs and their use in experimental, therapeutic, and social settings.
PSYCH 316. Cognitive Processes.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101
The study of the human mind, addressing the processes by which people perceive the world, remember information, access and use knowledge, understand language, make decisions, reason, learn and solve problems.
PSYCH 318. Thinking and Decision Making.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 101; STAT 101 or MATH 104 or equivalent
Understanding human reasoning and decision making, including evaluating evidence, judging probabilities, emotional influences, and social dilemmas, with emphasis on the mechanisms that underlie decision making.
PSYCH 333. Educational Psychology.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: PSYCH 230 or HD FS 102, application to the teacher education program or major in psychology
Classroom learning with emphasis on theories of learning and cognition, and instructional techniques. Major emphasis on measurement theory and the classroom assessment of learning outcomes.
PSYCH 346. Psychology of Women.
(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 2 courses in psychology including 101
Survey of theory and research related to major biological, interpersonal, and cultural issues affecting girls' and women's psychological development and behavior.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PSYCH 347. U.S. Latino/a Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Two courses in Psychology including 101
Historical, political, and social contexts of psychological and mental health constructs in terms of their validity and utility for use in Latino/a people in the U.S. Unique aspecs of psychological functioning particular to Latino/a peoples in the U.S.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
PSYCH 348. Psychology of Religion.
(Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Nine credits in psychology
Survey of psychological theory and research investigating religious and spiritual attitudes, beliefs and practices.
PSYCH 350. Human Factors in Technology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 101; junior classification
Understanding human behavior and cognition in the context of modern technologies. Focus on emergent interactive technologies, human computer interaction, user centered design, usability analysis, and usability testing.
PSYCH 360. Psychology of Normal Personality.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 101
Theories and research in the study of development and functioning of normal personality.
PSYCH 380. Social Cognition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 101 or 280
How people understand themselves and others, including attribution, social categories and schemas, the self, social inference, stereotypes, and prejudice.
PSYCH 381. Social Psychology of Small Group Behavior.
(Cross-listed with SOC). (3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 280 or SOC 305
A survey of small group theory and research from an interdisciplinary, social psychological perspective.
PSYCH 383. Psychology and Law.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 101 or 280
Survey of topics in the interface between psychology and the legal system including but not limited to theories of crime, policing, eyewitness reliability, jury behavior, competence and insanity, and trial processes.
PSYCH 401. History of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology
Philosophy and science backgrounds of psychology. Development of theories and causes of events in academic and applied psychology.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 410. Behavioral Neurology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: PSYCH 101; PSYCH 310 or equivalent
Examination of the neuroanatomical foundation of cognition, affect, and action from a neurological perspective. Focus on basic and applied research with neurological patients.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 411. Evolutionary Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: Junior classification, three courses in psychology; one course in biology
Examination of the application of the principles of evolutionary biology to the understanding of human behavior. Evolutionary perspectives on brain development, cognition, language, mating behavior, sex differences, altruism, artistic behavior, and criminal behavior are explored. Arguments by those critical of the evolutionary approach to psychology are also examined.
PSYCH 413. Psychology of Language.
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Introduction to psycholinguistics. Topics may include origin of language, speech perception, language comprehension, reading, bilingualism, brain bases of language, and computational modeling of language processes.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 422. Counseling Theories and Techniques.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology
Overview of the major counseling theories and techniques, with emphasis on the key concepts of each theory, the role of the counselor, therapetuic goals, and the main techniques derived from each theory.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 422L. Laboratory in Counseling Theory and Techniques.
(0-2) Cr. 1.
F.
Prereq: Three classes in psychology and credit or enrollment in PSYCH 422.
Learn basic counseling skills such as active listening, reflecting feelings, empathy, confrontation, immediacy and self-disclosure. Supervised practice using basic counseling skills.
PSYCH 440. Psychological Measurement I.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 301 and 9 credits in psychology, STAT 101
Principles of psychological measurement, including concepts of reliability and validity; interpretation of scores; factors influencing performance; construction and use of measures of ability, achievement, and personality.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 450. Industrial Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 2 courses in psychology including 101, STAT 101
Theory, content and methods of industrial psychology related to the effective operation of organizations including the different approaches used to select employees, how to conduct performance appraisals, and how to train employees in organizations. Work attitudes and behaviors of employees, work schedules, and human factors as well as relevant legal issues. Statistics including regression and correlation are used.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 460. Abnormal Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.SS.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology including 101
Description of major forms of maladaptation including anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance dependence, and schizophrenia. Factors in the development of behavior deviations. Research pertinent to the description, development, and maintenance of abnormal behavior.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 470. Seminar in Psychology.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology
Current topics in psychological research and practice.
A. Counseling
B. Experimental
C. Individual Differences
D. Social
PSYCH 484. Psychology of Close Relationships.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 9 credits in psychology including 280
Theories and research concerning the functions, development, and deterioration of close relationships. Influence of psychological processes on friendship, romantic, marital, and family relationships. Topics include mate selection, interdependence, trust and commitment, power and dominance in relationships, sexuality, divorce, gender roles, and family interaction.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 485. Health Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: Junior classification, 6 credits in psychology
Application of psychological theory and research methods to issues in physical health. Psychological factors in illness prevention, health maintenance, treatment of illness, recovery from injury and illness, and adjustment to chronic illness.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
PSYCH 487. Human Agression.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
S.
Prereq: 230, 301; 313, 316, or 380
Theory and research on development and occurrence of human agression; implications for prevention and treatment.
PSYCH 488. Cultural Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 280 and 301; junior classification
Examination of the ways that cultural beliefs, values, and ideologies shape cognitive, developmental, social and other psychological phenomena.
Nonmajor graduate credit.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
PSYCH 490. Independent Study.
Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, 6 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Supervised reading in an area of psychology. Writing requirement.
No more than 9 credits of Psych 490 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
PSYCH 491. Research Practicum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, permission of instructor, and credit or enrollment in 301
Supervised research in an area of psychology. Primarily for students intending to pursue graduate education.
No more than 9 credits of Psych 491 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
PSYCH 492. Fieldwork Practicum.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior classification, 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Supervised fieldwork in a human service agency or other appropriate setting.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 9 credits of Psych 492 may be counted toward a degree in psychology.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students
PSYCH 501. Foundations of Behavioral Research.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401 or equivalent
Ethical issues, research design, sampling design, measurement issues, power and precision analysis, interpretation of statistical results in non-experimental, quasi-experimental, and experimental research, use of statistical packages.
PSYCH 508. Research Methods in Applied Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 440, STAT 401
Methods and issues in applied psychological research. Role of theory in research, fidelity of measurement, selection of subjects, sampling, ethical issues, experimenter bias, data collection methods, power analysis, and professional standards for writing research articles. Emphasis on research methodological issues, not statistical issues.
PSYCH 516. Advanced Cognition.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.S.
Prereq: 316
Theoretical models and empirical research in human cognition within the domains of perception, attention, memory, language, concepts/categorization and spatial cognition.
PSYCH 517. Psychopharmacology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310, 315, or equivalent and permission of instructor
Fundamentals of drug-behavior interactions with emphasis on psychoactive drugs and their use in experimental, therapeutic, and social settings.
PSYCH 519. Cognitive Neuropsychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 310 and 316 or 313
Psychological models and related neurological substrates underlying cognition in normal and brain-damaged individuals.
PSYCH 521. Cognitive Psychology of Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification or instructor approval
Biological, behavioral, perceptual, cognitive and social issues relevant to human computer interactions.
PSYCH 522. Scientific Methods in Human Computer Interaction.
(Cross-listed with HCI). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. S., offered 2013.
Prereq: PSYCH 521 and STAT 101 or equivalent
Basics of hypothesis testing, experimental design, analysis and interpretation of data, and the ethical principles of human research as they apply to research in human computer interaction.
PSYCH 533. Educational Psychology of Learning Cognition, and Motivation.
(Cross-listed with C I). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 333 or teacher licensure
Learning, cognition, and memory in educational/training settings.
PSYCH 538. Developmental Disabilities in Children.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 9 credits in human development and family studies or psychology
Theories, research, and current issues regarding development in children with disabilities. Investigation of interventions with children and families. WWW only.
PSYCH 542. Introduction to Psychological Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 440
Theory and research concerning assessment of intelligence and achievement with emphasis on developmental patterns and diagnosis of learning problems. Critical examination of current assessment practices in clinical and educational settings.
PSYCH 544. Practicum in Assessment.
(2-1) Cr. 2.
Prereq: 542 and admission into the PhD program in counseling psychology
Supervised practice in designing and implementing observational systems and in administering, scoring, interpreting, and reporting individual tests.
A. Behavioral Assessment
B. Individual Tests: Children
C. Testing: Adult Ages
PSYCH 560. Advanced Personality Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology, including 360
Analysis of theories of personality, concepts, methods, and current research issues.
PSYCH 561. Psychopathology and Behavior Deviations.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 460
Examination of theoretical perspectives and current research pertinent to the major forms of adult dysfunction including: adjustment, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative, sexual and gender identity, personality, schizophrenic, eating, and substance abuse disorders.
PSYCH 562. Personality Assessment.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 360, 440, 542, and STAT 401 and admission to the PhD program in counseling psychology
Principles, concepts, and methods of personality assessment. Though not a practicum course, exposure is given to a variety of objective, projective, and situational tests.
PSYCH 580. Advanced Social Psychology: Psychological Perspectives.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology, including 280
Current theories, methods, and research in social psychology with an emphasis on cognitive and interpersonal processes such as attribution, social cognition, attitude change, attraction, aggression, and social comparison.
PSYCH 581. Applications of Social Psychology Theories.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, including 280
Application of social psychological theory to various applied topics, including physical and mental health, stress, and coping.
PSYCH 590. Special Topics.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of instructor
Guided reading on special topics or individual research projects.
A. Counseling
Q. Cognitive
R. Social
Z. General
PSYCH 592. Seminar in Psychology.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: 12 hours in psychology or graduate classification.
A. Counseling
B. Industrial-Organizational
M. Professional Issues and Ethics
P. Research Methods and Psychometrics
Q. Cognitive
R. Social
Z. General
PSYCH 594. Quantitative Behavioral Methods.
(1-0) Cr. 1.
F.S.
Prereq: STAT 401; PSYCH 508, 586, or equivalent.
Specialized quantitative methods for social and behavioral research problems.
A. Classical psychometric theory
B. Modern psychometric methods
C. Construct validation
D. Multi-dimensional scaling
E. Cluster Analysis
F. Meta-analysis
G. Longitudinal analysis
I. Special topics
PSYCH 597. Internship in Psychology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: M.S. degree candidacy; permission of instructor
Full-time, non-clinical, supervised experience in a setting relevant to psychology. Intended for master's degree level internships.
PSYCH 599. Creative Component.
Cr. arr.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.
Courses for graduate students
PSYCH 601. History of Philosophy of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 4 courses in psychology
Origins of psychology in philosophical, medical, and related thought. Development as an independent discipline in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as a science and as a practice including traditional and contemporary theory and philosophy.
PSYCH 605. Multi-level Modeling for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
(Cross-listed with HD FS). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Alt. F., offered 2011.
Prereq: STAT 404
Rationale for and interpretation of random coefficient models. Strategies for the analysis of multi-level and panel data including models for random intercepts, random slopes, and growth curves. Applications including HLM, SAS, PROCMIX, and MPLUS.
PSYCH 621. Psychological Counseling: Theory and Process.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology or graduate classification
Overview of major counseling theories with emphases upon: key concepts of theories, the role of the counselor, and applications of theory in fostering client change.
PSYCH 621L. Techniques in Counseling.
(0-6) Cr. 3.
F.
Prereq: permission of instructor required
Development of basic counseling skills and techniques through observation, role-playing, case studies, and supervised counseling sessions.
PSYCH 623. Vocational Behavior.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 3 courses in psychology or graduate classification
Theoretical views, research, and issues in career development through the life span. Methods of career counseling, including appraisal interviewing, assessment, test interpretation, and use of information sources.
PSYCH 626. Group Counseling.
(2-2) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Graduate classification
Theory, research, ethical issues, and therapeutic considerations relevant to group counseling. Participation in lab exercises for development of group counseling skills and observation of ongoing groups.
PSYCH 633. Teaching of Psychology.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: Enrollment in doctoral degree program in psychology, completion of at least 1 year of graduate study, permission of instructor
Orientation to teaching of psychology at college level: academic issues and problems, instructional and evaluative techniques.
PSYCH 691. Practicum in Psychology.
Cr. arr.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Supervised practice and experience in the following fields of specialization in applied psychology.
A. Counseling (Beginning).
B. Counseling (Intermediate)
C. Counseling (Advanced) Prereq: 691A, 691B
D. Counseling (Advanced External Practicum) Prereq: 691A, 691B
G. Group Counseling Prereq: 626, 691A
S. Supervision, Prereq: 592A, 621L
T. Teaching. Prereq: 633 (satisfactory-fail basis grading only)
Z. General
PSYCH 692. Research Seminar.
(1-0) Cr. 1-3.
Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
A. Counseling
Q. Cognitive
R. Social
Z. General
PSYCH 697. Internship in Counseling Psychology.
Cr. R.
Prereq: Ph.D. candidacy in the Counseling Psychology program, approved dissertation proposal, and permission of instructor
Full time supervised predoctoral internship experience in a setting relevant to counseling psychology.
PSYCH 699. Research.
Cr. arr.
Repeatable.
Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only.