Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
PSYC 1101. General Psychology. (S or C) (3) A survey of
the field including such topics as learning, emotions, motivation,
personality, psychological testing and abnormal behavior. Emphasis
on psychology as a behavioral science. May be taken with or without
the lab. All psychology majors and those who wish to apply this
course as partial fulfillment of the University science and technology
(GOAL IV) requirement must take PSYC 1101L during the same semester
in which they take PSYC 1101. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)
PSYC 1101L. General Psychology Laboratory. (S) (1) An introduction
to laboratory equipment and procedures. Meets two hours per week.
(May not be taken apart from the lecture portion of PSYC 1101
except by permission of the department.) (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
PSYC 2102. Research Methodology. (W) (4) Prerequisites:
PSYC 1101 and 1101L, and STAT 1222. Experimental, observational
and correlational methods of psychological research. Basic concepts
of philosophy of science will also be discussed. Emphasis on methodology
rather than content and applicability of methods to current topics
in psychology. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory
period a week. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 2109. Educational Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. The psychology of learning, human development, assessment
and other domains applicable to formal educational settings. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
PSYC 2112. Introduction to Behavior Modification. (4) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. Methods and constructs of behavior modification including
the application of the methods to laboratory research. Three lecture
hours and one two-hour laboratory period a week. (Fall)
PSYC 2120. Child Psychology. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. Psychological development in infancy and childhood, including
such topics as biological change, learning, thought, language,
social relations, intelligence and morality. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
PSYC 2121. Adolescent Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. Developmental and psychological characteristics of adolescents
with emphasis on the developmental transitions, social contexts
and problems of adolescence. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 2124. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging. (C) (3)
Psychological development through adulthood and old age. Emphasis
on processes underlying continuity and change in adulthood, including
personality and socialization, cognitive development and the psychophysiology
of aging. (Same as GRNT 2124) (Spring)
PSYC 2150. Psychology of Adjustment. (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. The study of the process of adjustment. Consideration
is given to psychological reactions to critical problems encountered
in modern life. Introduction to different approaches to psychotherapy.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 2171. Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
(3) The study of people at work; what motivates people to
work and what leads to satisfaction, alienation or performance;
how to lead others; the structure of an organization and processes
of communication, decision making and conflict; socialization
through selection and training; measurement of individual contributions;
the design of work itself; ways to change and develop entire organizations.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3001. Topics in Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite:
consent of the instructor. Examination of special psychological
topics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.
PSYC 3103. History and Systems of Psychology. (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. Historical antecedents and origins of modern psychology.
Emphasis on influential psychological systems such as behaviorism
and psychoanalysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3110. Comparative Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. Animal and human behavior from a comparative point of view.
Includes the study of methodology, classification of behavior
patterns as well as the origin of these patterns. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
PSYC 3111. Psychology of Learning. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. (Completion of PSYC 2102 is strongly recommended.) Major
theories and empirical findings in the area of learning. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3112. Consequences and the Sources of Behavior Control.
(4) Prerequisite: PSYC 2112. Application of the principles
and techniques of the experimental analysis of behavior to a variety
of behavior problems in a number of different environments with
an emphasis on extrapolation to new and different problems and
settings. (Students will be required to develop individualized
projects utilizing the material discussed in class.) (On demand)
PSYC 3113. Physiological Psychology. (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. The relationship of physiological systems to integrated
behavior and an introduction to brain-behavior relationships.
Emphasis on neural regulation of behavior. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3114. Motivation. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101. Current
theories and research in the area of motivation. Consideration
is given to the role of emotion in human motives. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3115. Sensation and Perception. (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. (Completion of PSYC 2102 is strongly recommended.)
Sensory and perceptual processes, including such topics as psychophysics,
information processing and color. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3116. Human Cognitive Processes. (C) (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. Processes involved in such complex human behaviors
as language (acquisition and usage), memory and problem solving
with emphasis upon experimental findings and current theories.
(Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3117. Hereditary Behavior. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. Genetic and environmental contributions to behavior and
psychological processes. History of the nature-nurture issue in
psychology; animal and human research methods; statistical analysis
of behavior-genetic data; and the heritability of learning ability,
intelligence, personality and psychopathology. (Yearly)
PSYC 3118. Research Methods in Physiological Psychology. (4)
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and permission of the instructor. Current
laboratory techniques in physiological psychology, including basic
surgeries, lesioning, stimulation, recording and histology. Three
lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory period a week. (On
demand)
PSYC 3122. Cognitive and Language Development. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 1101 and 2120. Theory and research on the development of
thought and language in children including such topics as information
processing, Piaget's theory of cognitive development, and various
approaches to the acquisition of language. (Alternate years)
PSYC 3123. Social and Personality Development. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 1101 and 2120. Social and personality development of children,
including such topics as infant social behavior, socialization
practices, independence and achievement, aggression, sex-role development
and moral development. (Alternate years)
PSYC 3125. Older Worker and Retirement. (W) (3) Prerequisite:
consent of the instructor. Physical characteristics, personal
attitudes, and structural factors affecting the employment of
persons over 40. Topics include biological aging, myths and stereotypes
about older workers, public policies, human resources practices,
economics of retirement, and theories about career and life stages.
(On demand)
PSYC 3130. Social Psychology. (C) (3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. The social behavior of individuals. Individuals' behavior
in relation to others. Attitude change, social conflict, social
interaction, social perception and social influence processes;
general theories of social behavior and research approaches. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3135. Psychology of Personality. (C) (3) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. Current personality theories. Consideration given to
psychoanalytic, physiological, trait and factor, the perceptual
viewpoints in the light of contemporary research. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
PSYC 3140. Basic Processes in Psychological Assessment. (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 1101L, and STAT 1222; PSYC 2102 recommended.
Psychological testing, including scaling procedures, reliability
and validity, correlational techniques used in test construction,
a review of various kinds of psychological tests and basic approaches
to test interpretation. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3150. Introduction to Clinical Process. (4) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2150 and 3151. Theories of behavior intervention including
behavioral management, crisis intervention and clinical assessment.
The course includes a two-hour lab, involving behavioral rehearsal
and practical training techniques. (Fall)
PSYC 3151. Abnormal Psychology. (C)(3) Prerequisite: PSYC
1101. A history of psychopathology. Case studies, differential
diagnosis, psychological dynamics of abnormal behavior, including
theoretical, clinical and experimental contributions in the field.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3152. Child Psychopathology. (3) Prerequisites: PSYC
1101, 2120 and 3151. Principles of classification, assessment
and treatment of children and adolescents who display deviant
affective, cognitive and social behavior. (Alternate years)
PSYC 3155. Community Psychology. (3) Social forces, particularly
within the context of organizations and/or communities, which
affect the development of psychopathology and/or personal competency,
with emphasis on preventing psychopathology and increasing competency.
Topics include the concept of prevention; assessment of organizations;
communities and other environments; methods of instituting organizational
and community change; evaluating the effects of community interventions;
social policy analysis; and ethical issues involved in community
work. (Spring)
PSYC 3172. Psychology of Personnel: Employee Selection and
Classification. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 2171 or consent of
instructor. Methods, techniques and procedures used to select
and classify employees. (Fall)
PSYC 3173. Psychological Bases of Training Programs. (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 and 2171, or consent of instructor. Application
of alternative theories about adult learning to the development
and conduct of training programs in industry. Topics include how
to develop training needs, a description of methods available
to trainers such as programmed instruction and sensitivity training,
and how to evaluate the effects of various training techniques.
(Spring)
PSYC 3405. Practicum in Applied Psychology. (1-4) Prerequisites:
junior standing and permission of the instructor and the Psychology
Department. Work in practical settings related to psychology under
the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit
with departmental permission. The student must have obtained approval
in the semester preceding the semester in which the practicum
is to be taken. Offered only on a Pass/No Credit basis.
(Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3612. Seminar in Behavior Modification. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, 2112 and 3112. Current issues in behavior modification,
including an integration of principles, techniques and practical
experiences. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication
skills. (On demand)
PSYC 3613. Seminar in Physiological Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. PSYC 3113 or equivalent
recommended. Intensive study of selected topics in physiological
psychology, such as psychopharmacology, biofeedback and self-regulation,
and sleeping and waking. Emphasizes development of written and
oral communication skills. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 3619. Seminar in Experimental Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. Indepth examination
of an area of current concern in the psychological laboratory.
Each semester will have a different focus such as discrimination,
learning, memory, experimental analysis of behavior and attention.
Emphasizes development of written and oral communication skills.
(Yearly)
PSYC 3625. Seminar in Developmental Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, permission of the instructor, and either 2120, 2121,
or 2124. Concentrated examination of selected current issues and
research in a field of developmental psychology. Emphasizes development
of written and oral communication skills. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3630. Seminar in Social Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, 3130, and permission of the instructor. Intensive study
at the advanced level of topics of current research and theoretical
interest in social psychology. Emphasizes development of written
and oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 3650. Seminar in Human Adaptation and Behavior. (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 2102, and permission of the instructor. Intensive
reading and discussion in selected areas of psychology, such as
stress, personality, emotions and psychopathology. Emphasizes
development of written and oral communication skills. (Fall,
Spring)
PSYC 3655. Seminar in Community Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, 2150, 3151, or permission of the instructor. Application
of psychological research findings to specific problems in the
community with emphasis on problems hypothesized directly to affect
psychological well-being. Emphasizes development of written and
oral communication skills. (Yearly)
PSYC 3670. Seminar in Industrial Psychology. (3) Prerequisites:
PSYC 2102, 2171, and permission of instructor. Topics of current
concern in industrial/organizational psychology and related disciplines
including issues that affect individuals at work and organizations
in society. Emphasizes development of written and oral communication
skills. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 3806. Individual Studies in Psychology. (1-4) Prerequisites:
permission of the instructor and the Department. Directed individual
study which may take the form of initiating, designing and conducting
an original research problem or a critique and synthesis of existing
research. May be repeated for credit. The student must have obtained
approval in the semester preceding the semester in which the course
is to be taken. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 4140. Tests and Measurements. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
PSYC 1101. Psychological and educational measurements in current
use with emphasis on structure, administration and application
of group tests. Individual tests such as Stanford-Binet, WISC and
WAIS will be reviewed. (Alternate years)
PSYC 5006. Selected Topics in Psychology. (3) (3G) Prerequisite:
junior, senior or graduate standing. Examination of special psychological
topics. (On demand)
PSYC 5152. Psychology of Exceptional Children. (3) (3G)
Assessing and treating the exceptional child. Emphasis on current
research in several diagnostic categories, including the emotionally
disturbed, learning disabled, mentally retarded, physically handicapped
and gifted. (Alternate years)
PSYC 5153. Psychology of Mental Retardation. (3) (3G) Psychological
aspects of mental retardation in relation to adjustment and educational
development. Emphasis on current research and intervention strategies.
(On demand)
Graduate Only
Permission of department required for enrollment in these courses:
PSYC 6010 Topics in Learning and Cognition. (3G) An examination
of selected topics in the areas of learning, memory and cognition,
and behavior modification, with an emphasis on the applications
to the areas of clinical, community and industrial psychology.
May be repeated for credit with the permission of department.
(Alternate years)
PSYC 6015. Topics in Perception and Physiological Psychology.
(3G) An examination of selected topics in the areas of sensation
and perception, physiological and neuropsychology, with an emphasis
on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial
psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of
department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6020. Topics in Developmental Psychology. (3G) An
examination of selected topics in child and adult development,
aging, and developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on the
applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial
psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of
department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6030. Topics in Social Psychology and Personality. (3G)
An examination of selected topics in personality and social psychology,
with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical,
community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit
with the permission of department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6050. Topics in Psychological Treatment. (3G) Prerequisite:
PSYC 6151. A topical course which will focus on issues in treatment,
alternative treatment perspectives, special client populations.
May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. (Yearly)
PSYC 6099. Topics in Psychology. (3G) A discussion of selected
topics in psychology. (On demand)
PSYC 6102. Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology.
(3G) Prerequisites: MATH 1222 and PSYC 2102 or equivalent.
Experimental and correlational methods of psychological research,
including single subject designs with emphasis on research design
and the application of statistical methods to psychological research.
(Fall)
PSYC 6107. Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology. (2G)
Roles and responsibilities of psychologists, including ethical
standards in professional practice, testing and research; expectations
and problems confronting psychologists in industrial, clinical
and professional organizations. (Fall)
PSYC 6111. Psychology of Learning and Memory. (3G) Principles,
theories and current research in learning with emphasis on human
learning and memory. (On demand)
PSYC 6112. Applied Behavior Analysis. (3G) Use of behavior
principles in applied settings. Topics include: behavioral assessment,
positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction, stimulus
control, maintenance and generalization of behavior change. Each
student will design and carry out a behavior change project. (On
demand)
PSYC 6113. Physiological Psychology. (3G) The relationships
between the nervous system and behavior. Topics include the structure
of the nervous system and nerve conduction, the functional organization
of the central nervous system, neuronal and hormonal control of
behavior, biofeedback and other appropriate topics. (On demand)
PSYC 6115. Sensation and Perception. (3G) Processes involved
in receiving and interpreting sensory data including all the sensory
systems with an emphasis on vision. (On demand)
PSYC 6120. Developmental Psychology. (3G) Psychological
development across the lifespan. (On demand)
PSYC 6124. Psychology of Aging. (3G) Psychology of aging
with particular emphasis on issues related to community/clinical
psychology and industrial/ organizational psychology. Topics include
myths and stereotypes about aging, problems faced by older workers,
retirement, mental health and normal aging, counseling the older
adult, and psychological disorders in later life. (On demand)
PSYC 6130. Social Psychology. (3G) Human social behavior;
topics include affiliation, person perception, conformity and
attitudes. (On demand)
PSYC 6135. Psychology of Personality. (3G) A critical evaluation
of major personality theories including an extensive survey of
current research. (On demand)
PSYC 6140. Psychological Measurement and Evaluation. (3G)
Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Measurement of psychological characteristics;
scaling, reliability, validity and norms; construction and use
of the intelligence tests, personality inventories, interest tests,
attitude scales, etc., interviewing, survey techniques and behavioral
assessment. (Spring)
PSYC 6141. Intellectual Assessment. (4G) Theories of intelligence
and methods of intellectual assessment, including practice in
administering intelligence tests, interpreting results, and writing
evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per
week. (Fall)
PSYC 6142. Personality Assessment. (4G) Prerequisite: PSYC
6151, 6141 or permission of department. Theories and methods used
in the assessment of personality and psychopathology, including
practice in administering personality tests, interpreting results
and writing evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour
lab per week. (Spring)
PSYC 6145. Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation.
(3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Models of evaluative research;
also techniques, designs and administration of program evaluation.
Topics include role conflicts, entry issues, goal setting, research
for program planning and implementation and examples of actual
program design and evaluation. (Spring)
PSYC 6150. Introduction to Psychological Treatment. (4G)
Prerequisite: PSYC 6151. Major approaches to psychological intervention,
including psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic and cognitive-behavioral
systems. Emphasis on practical therapy considerations, including
crisis intervention, client behaviors at various stages of therapy,
handling difficult clients and ethical and professional issues.
Three lecture hours and one twohour lab per week. (Spring)
PSYC 6151. Behavior Disorders. (4G) Diagnostic systems
in current use and the implications of these systems for psychologists;
several perspectives on psychological processes, behavior disorders
and diagnosis including psychodynamic, behavioral and social models;
practice in diagnostic interviewing. Three lecture hours and one
two-hour lab per week. (Fall)
PSYC 6153. Classification of Psychological Dysfunctions. (3G)
Introduction to systems for classifying psychological disorders
for counselors and review of current theoretical, experimental,
and clinical perspectives on abnormal psychology, including the
current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Credit will not be given for both PSYC 6153 and PSYC 6151. (Spring)
PSYC 6155. Community Psychology. (3G) Research, intervention
techniques and settings associated with major approaches in community
psychology including the mental health, organizational, ecological
and social action models. (Fall)
PSYC 6171. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3G) Human
behavior within organizations. Topics include personnel selection
and placement, job analysis, motivation, satisfaction, consumer
psychology and ergonomics. (Fall)
PSYC 6171L. Laboratory in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
(1G) Corequisite: PSYC 6171. Practice in administration and
scoring of surveys and tests. Experience in role plays, training
practices, and interviews. (Fall)
PSYC 6172. Personnel I. (3G) Prerequisite or corequisite:
PSYC 6171, 6140. Techniques of applied personnel psychology. Topics
include job analysis, testing in industry, interviews, personality
measures, assessment centers, job evaluation, and polygraphs.
(Spring)
PSYC 6173. Individual Dynamics. (3G) The individual within
the organization. Special emphasis on theories of motivation and
job satisfaction. (On demand)
PSYC 6174. Organizational Dynamics I. (3G) Prerequisite:
PSYC 6171. Group processes, including group formation, group decision
making, leadership and group structure. (Spring)
PSYC 6175. Organizational Dynamics II. (3G) Prerequisite:
PSYC 6174. Organization theories and organizational change methods.
(Fall)
PSYC 6176. Counseling Psychology in Organizations. (3G)
Application of psychology to special problems within the organization,
especially the counseling of employees experiencing life problems:
for example, retirement, alcoholism, interpersonal conflict. (On
demand)
PSYC 6177. Personnel II. (3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6172.
Theoretical bases of personnel psychology. Topics include performance
appraisal, legal issues, personnel strategies, validation issues,
utility analysis, human resource planning and training. (Fall)
PSYC 6450. Practicum in Clinical Psychology. (1-3G) Prerequisites:
PSYC 6150 and permission of department. Experience in clinical
assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at local agencies
under supervision from a faculty member on campus. May be repeated
for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 6455. Practicum in Community Psychology. (1-3G) Applications
of the principles of community psychology to special problems
within an organization or community setting. The project might
include, but would not be limited to, consultation, program development,
training, community education or program evaluation. May be repeated
for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 6477. Projects in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
(1-3G) Prerequisite: PSYC 6171. A structured practicum experience
or research paper in industrial/organizational psychology. May
be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
PSYC 6899. Readings and Research in Psychology. (1-4G)
Prerequisite:
permission of instructor and department to be obtained in the
semester preceding the semester in which the course is to be taken.
Individual study in psychology which may take the form of conducting
empirical research or formulating a critique and synthesis of
existing research. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring,
Summer)
PSYC 6999. Thesis. (1-3G) The thesis is coordinated with
the student's interests and practical experience during the second
year to allow the development of an area of specialization. Thesis
projects can be of three types: (1) An original experiment that
will contribute to the psychological literature; (2) a thorough
case analysis including literature review and application; (3)
the development of a community psychology program or intervention
to accomplish an important, well-defined goal. A completed paper
and oral presentation are required. May be repeated for credit
with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
Additional work required for graduate credit.
Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate
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