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Course Descriptions
Psychology (PSY)
To view the complete schedule of courses for
each semester, go to
Cardinal Students.
PSY 201: General Psychology
3
Credits
A study of the field of psychology, its nature and scope. Topics include growth and development, motivation and emotion, cognition and learning, sensation and perception, abnormal psychology and psychotherapy, mental abilities, personality and social psychology.
PSY 220: Psychology of Visual Art
3
Credits
An examination of the role that psychology plays in assessing, interpreting, and understanding visual art. Special attention to the nature and relevance of studies in visual perception. Topics include the importance of light and color in constructing images, the properties of painting that provide three-dimensional information on a two-dimensional surface, the nature of illusion, and the meaning of children's "art."
PSY 221: Memory at the Movies
3
Credits
This course critically examines the popular understanding of memory as represented in a cross-section of 20th Century cinema. Issues of memory are raised through a discussion of presentations in film, and these views are analyzed in light of empirical psychological studies and neurological findings. Topics to be explored include autobiographical memory, brainwashing, amnesia, brain injury, repression, and false memories.
PSY 222: Psychology and Technology
3
Credits
Explores the role of psychology in our increasingly technological world. Focuses primarily on information/computer technology, but biomedical technology is considered as well. Approaches issues from several perspectives: the social history of technology; the influence of technology on psychology; how cognitive psychology has helped make technology more "user friendly"; and the psychological impact of technology. Lectures cover issues such as privacy, communication, information overload, genetic intervention, and software personal agents.
PSY 223: Death and Dying
3
Credits
An introductory course on issues of death and dying. Begins with an overview of the field of thanatology that includes current issues in bereavement, suicide, euthanasia, social and political perspectives on death and dying, and clinical models of assessing and treating the dying and the grieving. (Not open to students who have taken 523).
PSY 224: Psychology of Women and Men
3
Credits
Examines the ways in which psychology has treated sex and gender. Theories and relevant research on sex-role development, gender differences, and stereotypes. Topics also include the impact of gender socialization on individuals, relationships, and society. Students establish a familiarity with the nature of psychological research on gender-related issues.
PSY 225: Psychology of Aggression & Violence
3
Credits
Examines interpersonal, intergroup, and international violence and aggression. Covers physiological, motivational, learning, cognitive, interpersonal, structural, and ecological factors. Discusses aspects of the psychology of nonviolence. Summer sessions only.
PSY 226: Close Interpersonal Relationships
3
Credits
In this course, students will examine how we come together and get along in adult intimate relationships. Topics such as attraction, friendships and intimacy, love, relationship stresses and strains, communication, conflict, loneliness, divorce, and maintaining and repairing relationships will be explored.
PSY 228: Modern Look at Freudian Psychology
3
Credits
Examines the work of Sigmund Freud (founder of psychoanalysis) and those who have followed in this tradition. Thoroughly explores the historical development of psychoanalysis and examines the far-reaching impact of Freud and psychoanalysis on contemporary psychology (psychotherapy), philosophy, culture, art, and literature.
PSY 232: Psychology of Stress & Coping
3
Credits
Covers physiological, developmental, and psychological causes of stress, as well as strategies for coping with stress. Topics include the interrelationship of physical and psychological causes of stress, learned helplessness, the role of lack of control and predictability, and the role of life crises and transitions. Emphasizes real world applications. Summer sessions only.
PSY 240: The Aging Mind
3
Credits
This is a survey of the many ways in which mental function changes in healthy aging. Topics include perspectives on lifespan development; the aging brain; changes in perception, learning, memory, language and problem solving; the role of lifestyle factors (exercise, diet), genetics, and the environment; dementia and age-related memory loss as well as compensation for loss. The primary focus is on reviewing our scientific understanding of these issues, but the practical implications of this knowledge for life in an increasingly aging world are also considered.
PSY 243: Sport Psychology
3
Credits
An introduction to the psychological principles that relate to sport involvement and performance. Foci include performance maximization, anxiety in performance, and motivation, all in a variety of competitive and recreational circumstances.
PSY 301: Theories of Personality
3
Credits
An introduction to theories of personality, research methods, and findings. Demonstrations of the application of theory to various areas of professional activity; e.g., psychotherapy and applied research.
PSY 302: Forensic Psychology
3
Credits
An introduction to forensic psychology, the study of criminal thought and behavior. The course will introduce the constructs of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, as they relate to the criminal justice system. Consideration will be given to experts' testimony, direct examination and cross-examination in criminal cases. Other topics will include criminal profiling, the insanity defense, and determination of competency to stand trial, as well as forensic review of cases that have been acquitted Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (NGRI).
PSY 303: Industrial Organizational Psychology
3
Credits
Industrial/Organizational Psychology will explore the relationship between people and work. In particular, we will examine the balance between work and life, the roles individuals have in organizations over the course of a lifetime, and the ways in which performance can be managed, measured, and characterized. Additionally, the organization as an entity will be discussed in the context of responsibilities, ethics, and its role in the lives of individuals and within societies.
PSY 304: Brain and Behavior
3
Credits
Introduction to major theoretical concepts and research techniques in physiological psychology and neuropsychology. Topics include sensory, perceptual, cognitive, motivational, and affective processes in human and animal behavior, complemented by readings in established and important emerging areas of research on the brain and behavior.
PSY 305: Social Psychology
3
Credits
An introduction to the study of the individual interacting in a social context. Theories of attitude development and change, social perception, and small group behavior. Analysis of current research and methodology. Applications of social psychology.
PSY 306: Psychology of Group Behavior
3
Credits
Analyzes the effects of the individual on the group and the group on the individual. Topics include unstructured collective behavior, group formation and development, member characteristics, conformity, cohesiveness, and leadership. Summer sessions only.
PSY 307: Child Development
3
Credits
Provides an introduction to basic theories, research methods, and research findings in child development. Addresses development in areas such as perception, cognition, language, personality, and social relationships. Examines development from conception through adolescence.
PSY 308: Social Development
3
Credits
In this course students explore the important theories, methods, and findings in the field of social psychological development, with emphasis on development from infancy through adolescence. Topics include development of aggression and prosocial behaviors, emotion, self, and temperament, and the influence of parenting/family, peers, television, and schools.
PSY 309: Psychology of Adolescence
3
Credits
Reviews theories and research on the psychological and biological changes of adolescence; changing relationships with parents; developing friendships and intimacy; changes in cognitive development, etc. Review of clinical disorders common in adolescence (depression, eating disorders, delinquency, substance abuse). Stresses societal-cultural influences on pubertal and adolescent development.
PSY 322: Introductory Statistics
4
Credits
An introductory course in descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to social and behavioral sciences. Logic of quantification. Concepts of variability, probability, significance. Understanding and application of commonly used statistical procedures. Lab to be arranged.
PSY 323: Introductory Statistics Lab
0
Credits
no description available
PSY 341: Psychology of Memory
3
Credits
Experimental course addresses how we remember things and why we forget. Topics include amnesia, eyewitness memory, memory tricks, and aging, as well as some of the fundamental models of human memory. Approach is cognitive and neuropsychological.
PSY 345: Clinical Neuroscience
3
Credits
no description available
PSY 350: General Research Methods in Psychology
4
Credits
Introduction to the design, methodology, presentation, and ethics of psychological research. Topics include the measurement of behavior, hypothesis development and testing, the logic of different types of experimental and nonexperimental research designs, and evaluation of psychological research. Lab to be arranged. Prerequisite: 201.
PSY 360: Introduction to Social Psychology
3
Credits
no description available
PSY 371: Sensation & Perception
3
Credits
Investigation of research and theory of how we experience the objects and events in our environment through our senses. Topics include psychophysics, vision, audition, speech perception, and the chemical senses.
PSY 373: Cognitive & Behavior Therapy
3
Credits
An empirical approach to clinical psychology emphasizing behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and psychotherapy research. Considers theory, techniques, and effectiveness of a variety of interventions, including contingency management, systematic desensitization, assertiveness training, rational-emotive behavior therapy, and cognitive restructuring.
PSY 374: Personality Psychology
3
Credits
Reviews historical and current theories in the study of personality, examining theoretical conceptualizations from an empirical, scientific approach. Students are encouraged to critically analyze issues related to personality theory, assessment, research, and real world applications. Not open to students who have taken PSY 301.
PSY 376: Cognitive Psychology
3
Credits
Explores the psychological mechanisms underlying human memory, language and thought. Lectures and readings focus on theoretical and experimental issues in learning, memory, attentional processes, psycholinguistics, and problem solving.
PSY 379: Life Span Development
3
Credits
This course examines psychological development from conception to late adulthood. Multiple theoretical perspectives will be discussed, as well as various components of human development (cognitive, psychosocial, physical, etc.). In addition, to learning the key developmental sequences that occur across the lifespan, students will learn about the mechanisms by which these changes occur and how psychologists study them. Additional emphasis will be placed on examining human development within and across contexts and cultures in order for students to come to a better understanding about biological, psychological, social, and cultural contributors to development.
PSY 380: Abnormal Psychology
3
Credits
A survey of different perspectives on behavior disorders; emphasis on (a) different models of abnormal behavior, (b) adult mental disorders, and (c) current research issues in psychopathology. Prerequisites: 201.
PSY 381: Clinical Psychology
3
Credits
Designed as an introduction to the field of clinical psychology. Examines the history and development of the field, theories of normal and abnormal human behavior, research methods of clinical psychology, and clinical assessment and treatments provided by clinical psychologists. Specific assessment and treatment techniques will be discussed in depth. Also explores various professional issues (e.g., training, credentials, and ethics), controversies, and future developments.
PSY 382: Abnormal Child Psychology
3
Credits
A survey of important clinical disorders occurring in childhood and adolescence (e.g., autism, separation anxiety, anorexia). Emphasis on the nature of such disorders and theories of etiology. Special treatment considerations are discussed. Prerequisites: 201; junior or senior standing or one other course in psychology.
PSY 383: Health Psychology
3
Credits
An in-depth study of the role that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors play in our physical and mental health. Includes analyses of the interaction between physical health and psychological well-being. Health issues are discussed within the context of multi-culturalism and demographics.
PSY 384: Community and Cultural Psychology
3
Credits
This class will examine mental health development within the context of local communities and broader societies and cultures. Students will be introduced to clinical and research approaches in community psychology, as well as learn how community psychologists work in the areas of prevention, environmental change, and public policy. The class includes a focus on developing an understanding of various cultural populations and of the role cultural competence plays in the effectiveness of community interventions.
PSY 385: Psychology of Brain Injury
3
Credits
How do disorders of the brain affect our thinking and behavior? Different brain disorders can affect our ability to sense and move, to learn and remember, to speak and understand language, and many other abilities central to who we are. This class will provide an introduction to neuropsychology, the study of the relationship between behavior and the brain, focusing particularly on damaged brain systems. Topics include the causes of neurological disorders, their effects on thinking and behavior, and methods for assessing cognitive difficulties. The course will also explore how well people recover from brain injuries and the degree to which cognitive rehabilitation can help.
PSY 403: Psychology of Memory
3
Credits
Experimental course addresses how we remember things and why we forget. Topics include amnesia, eyewitness memory, memory tricks, and aging, as well as some of the fundamental models of human memory. Approach is cognitive and neuropsychological.
PSY 410: Psychological Testing and Measurment
3
Credits
The course will describe four aspects of testing and measurement in the context of psychology:
1) Introduction to tests as aids in making decisions
2) principles of measurement (review of statistics- norms, reliability, validity, correlation, etc.)
3) test development and evaluation
4) Application of psych. tests in three areas - education, industry and clinical settings (e.g.intelligence testing, educational testing, interest assessment, personnel decisions, personality testing, and clinical testing). ). Prerequisites: 201; junior or senior standing or one other course in psychology.
PSY 421: Positive Psychology
3
Credits
This course examines theories and research on positive aspects of human behavior from multiple perspectives within scientific psychology. Topics include happiness, well-being and optimism, as well as the factors that influence them. The course will contrast scientific versus other approaches, and will emphasize how the study of positive aspects of human behavior can contribute to the field of psychology and to the betterment of our lives. Prerequisites: 201; junior or senior standing or one other course in psychology.
PSY 423: Culture and Human Development
3
Credits
This course examines the ways an individual's psychological and social development takes place in a cultural context, from infancy to old age. Readings include qualitative and quantitative studies of different parts of the life span in cultures from many parts of the world. While most of readings are drawn from psychology, some readings are by writers in fields such as anthropology and philosophy. Prerequisites: 201; junior or senior standing or one other course in psychology.
PSY 444: Mind, Brain & Machine
3
Credits
An examination of current theories of mind and their relationship to developments in neuroscience and computer science. Readings focus on the theoretical relations among these disciplines and ways in which empirical data can be brought to bear on philosophical issues. Current biological and computer models of mental processes.
PSY 451: Senior Seminar
3
Credits
PSY 451 Senior Seminar (3) Seminar An examination of the relationship between specific courses and broader issues in psychology, between academic psychology and concrete problems. The framework used is that of major themes in psychology, emphasizing how common issues recur in a variety of contexts, with focus on a set of specific controversies. Within the constraints of class size, discussion is encouraged. A required seminar to be taken in the student¿s final fall undergraduate semester. for For Ppsychology Majors majors only.
PSY 471: Laboratory in Sensation and Perception
1
Credits
Optional laboratory in sensation and perception to accompany 371. For psychology majors only. Prerequisites: 322 and 350; concurrent registration in 371.
PSY 473: Laboratory in Cognitive and Behavior Therapy
1
Credits
Optional laboratory in cognitive and behavior therapy to accompany 373. For psychology majors only. Prerequisites: 322 and 350; concurrent registration in 373.
PSY 474: Laboratory in Personality
1
Credits
Optional laboratory in personality to accompany 374. For psychology majors only. Prerequisites: 322 and 350; concurrent registration in 374.
PSY 476: Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology
1
Credits
Optional laboratory in cognitive psychology to accompany 376. For psychology majors only. Prerequisites: 322 and 350; concurrent registration in 376.
PSY 479: Laboratory in Life Span Development
1
Credits
Optional laboratory in developmental studies to accompany 379. For psychology majors only. Prerequisites: 322 and 350; concurrent registration in 379.
PSY 495: Research Apprenticeship for UG
1
Credits
Work as a volunteer assistant under the supervision of a faculty member in psychology on his or her ongoing research. (Offered each semester - student can take up to four research apprenticeships.)
PSY 496: Research Apprenticeship for Undergraduates
1
Credits
Work as a volunteer assistant under the supervision of a faculty member in psychology on his or her ongoing research. (Offered each semester - student can take up to four research apprenticeships.)
PSY 497: Research Apprenticeship for Undergraduates
1
Credits
Work as a volunteer assistant under the supervision of a faculty member in psychology on his or her ongoing research. (Offered each semester - student can take up to four research apprenticeships.)
PSY 498: Research Apprenticeship for Undergraduates
1
Credits
Work as a volunteer assistant under the supervision of a faculty member in psychology on his or her ongoing research. (Offered each semester - student can take up to four research apprenticeships.)
PSY 500: Senior Thesis I
3
Credits
Intensive year-long independent research project for seniors, carried out in close supervision and collaboration with a faculty mentor and resulting in a final written thesis. Prerequisites: Prior research experience with mentor. Department Consent required.
PSY 500A: Senior Thesis II
3
Credits
Intensive year-long independent research project for seniors, carried out in close supervision and collaboration with a faculty mentor and resulting in a final written thesis. Prerequisites: Prior research experience with mentor. Department Consent required.
PSY 522: Psychotherapy: Theory and Research
3
Credits
A survey of important systems of psychotherapy, including individual, family, and group therapy. Emphasizes an understanding of theories and techniques, as well as similarities and differences among the major therapies. Prerequisite: PSY 201.
PSY 523: Death, Grief and Loss
3
Credits
Overview of the field of thanatology including multiple theories of grief/bereavement, the process of dying, ethical issues, and current research in the field. Students will also be exposed to grief and loss counseling, suicide assessment, and hospice interventions for the dying. (Not open to students who have taken PSY 223).
PSY 534: Theories of Cognitive Development
3
Credits
Reviews historical and epistemological foundations of contemporary theories of human intelligence and its development. Uses Piaget's theory as a frame of reference for comparison with other approaches. Discusses implications for research methods and for educational practice.
PSY 536: Human-Computer Interaction
3
Credits
A survey of psychological research aimed at making computers easier to use. Topics include interface design, training systems, applications of artificial intelligence. Focuses on general cognitive principles underlying design.
PSY 551: Learning Disabilities
3
Credits
Provides overview of brain and behavior relations. Reviews changes in brain mechanisms associated with learning, pervasive developmental, and communicative disabilities, head injury, and behavioral disorders in children and adults. Discusses the use of standard psychoeducational and clinical neuropsychological tests and procedures that are used to identify different types of learning disabilities.
PSY 570: Visualization and Virtual Reality
3
Credits
Research in human cognition provides a framework for computer design responsive to user needs. Discussion of theory and research supporting that framework, together with assessment of how theory supports development of design guidelines. Special attention to design issues of emerging technologies, including visualization techniques, the World Wide Web, and virtual reality.
PSY 590: Readings in Psychology
1
Credits
no description available
PSY 591: Readings in Psychology
3
Credits
The Psychology Internship is a supervised career-related professional experience that allows students to integrate information from academic psychology coursework with practice in the workplace. Requirements will include writing assignments that demonstrate this integration of knowledge. Open to juniors and seniors only. Permission of Psychology Undergraduate Director and Departmental Authorization required.
PSY 592: Readings in Psychology
2
Credits
The Psychology Internship is a supervised career-related professional experience that allows students to integrate information from academic psychology coursework with practice in the workplace. Requirements will include writing assignments that demonstrate this integration of knowledge. Open to juniors and seniors only. Permission of Psychology Undergraduate Director and Departmental Authorization required.
PSY 593: Psychology Internship
3
Credits
The Psychology Internship is a supervised career-related professional experience that allows students to integrate information from academic psychology coursework with practice in the workplace. Requirements will include writing assignments that demonstrate this integration of knowledge. Open to juniors and seniors only. Permission of Psychology Undergraduate Director and Departmental Authorization required.
PSY 594: Psychology Internship
3
Credits
The Psychology Internship is a supervised career-related professional experience that allows students to integrate information from academic psychology coursework with practice in the workplace. Requirements will include writing assignments that demonstrate this integration of knowledge. Open to juniors and seniors only. Permission of Psychology Undergraduate Director and Departmental Authorization required.
PSY 595: Independent Study
3
Credits
Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student expected to complete a theory or research paper in an area of special interest. Permission of the Psychology Undergraduate Director required.
PSY 596: Independent Study
3
Credits
Independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. Student expected to complete a theory or research paper in an area of special interest. Permission of the Psychology Undergraduate Director required.
PSY 611: Psychological Methodology
3
Credits
Examines a range of scientific methodologies used in psychological research. Examines related philosophical issues and various scientific/statistical methods used to study and understand human behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Emphasizes critical reading of the scientific literature and development of a research proposal. Formerly 580. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSY 615: Forensic Psychology
3
Credits
An overview of the interaction of psychology and the law. General discussion of similarities and differences between the two fields, followed by an in-depth discussion of psychopathology focusing on particular diagnoses commonly seen in forensic settings. Many other issues discussed, including assessment techniques, assessment of competency, the insanity defense, psychological profiling, treatment issues, abuse and neglect evaluations, custody evaluation, and expert testimony. Taught in a lecture/discussion format. Prerequisite: Senior standing or Permission of Instructor.
PSY 617: Seminar on Suicide
3
Credits
This graduate seminar will examine the topic of suicide in depth. We will consider theoretical and empirical perspectives from sociology, psychology, and genetics/neuroscience as well as philosophical and ethical issues
related to suicide. There will be particular emphasis on clinical practice with suicidal patients; cultural, political, public health, and policy issues related to suicide will also be explored.
PSY 619: Health Psychology
3
Credits
no description available
PSY 620: Psychology, Biology and Technology
3
Credits
The meaning of "psyche," as a defining concept of psychological study, has changed a number of times. In recent years, its meaning has come under particular scrutiny with advances in the biological and computational sciences. This course examines how ongoing research influences the way in which we think of ourselves, our abilities, and our limitations, thereby helping to define what it is that psychology studies and how it contributes to our understanding of the human situation. It examines how these issues in psychology relate to our concepts of the normal and the therapeutic, the natural and the mechanical, and puts them into a larger social context.
PSY 621: Cognitive Rehabilitation
3
Credits
The goal of cognitive rehabilitation is to improve and compensate for cognitive impairments that have arisen due to injury or illness. This course examines the basic theories, methods, and applications of cognitive rehabilitation. The course will also focus on the important issue of assessing whether or not cognitive rehabilitation methods are effective.
PSY 623: The Aging Brain: Cognition and Neuropathology
3
Credits
The relation between healthy and pathologic aging (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) is not well understood. Some aspects of functioning show deficits in healthy aging which are similar in kind, though not in degree, to those seen in disease. On the other hand, there are substantial differences in pathology between the two states. This course examines the relation between healthy and pathologic aging by focusing on 1) selected aspects of cognition and 2) changes in brain structure.
PSY 624: Seminar: Cognitive Science
3
Credits
A survey of research in cognitive science with an in-depth treatment of selected topics in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience and computational modeling.
PSY 625: Cognitive Aging
3
Credits
Examines the patterns of decline, stability, and growth which accompany normal aging from both empirical and theoretical perspectives. Review of the nature and causes of cognitive change in normal aging; consideration of the ways in which individuals compensate for losses which occur with aging. Biological, social, cultural, and demographic factors of aging are also considered.
PSY 626: Marital Conflict and Children
3
Credits
In this seminar we will critically examine ways in which positive and negative conflict processes in the marital relationship affect families, marriages and children. We will discuss interrelations between family systems (e.g., marital, parent-child), the role of conflict within various family contexts (e.g., divorce, parental depression), and methodologies for studying these issues. Multiple theories and models for conceptualizing effects from a family-wide perspective will be considered.
PSY 627: Couples and Family Interaction
3
Credits
This seminar covers theory and research of normal couple and family processes, and families with psychopathology. Representative topics include normative and non-normative family transitions, parenting and parent-child communication, couples satisfaction and distress, and effects of parental psychopathology. Family research methods, and multicultural perspectives on families, are discussed.
PSY 628: Psychology of Memory
3
Credits
This course explores a broad range of topics relating to cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of human memory. For example, what do we know about people who are experts at remembering things? Why do elderly people seem better at remembering things that happened 40 years ago than things that happened 5 years ago? Why do you never forget how to ride a bike? Are there tricks for improving memory? Another major topic in the class is amnesia: what types of memory are affected by amnesia, what types are spared, and is there any effective treatment? The course includes models of memory and relates those models to the questions above. In-depth attention is given to the research of several contemporary memory researchers.
PSY 631: Sensation and Perception
3
Credits
An advanced survey of research and theory in sensation and perception. Special focus on integration of current findings at several levels of analysis. Work in neuroscience, psychophysics, and computational theory, with emphasis on visual and auditory systems.
PSY 635: Psychological Measurement
3
Credits
Basic principles of measurement; validity, reliability, and norms; standardized intelligence, achievement, interests, and personality tests in academic and vocational settings. Tests for special populations; ethical considerations in testing. Focus on usage of group tests for evaluation and planning. Prerequisites: 322, 350; senior status.
PSY 652: Cultural Psychology
3
Credits
Examines the ways an individual's psychological and social development takes place in a cultural context. Readings include qualitative and quantitative studies of different parts of the lifespan in diverse cultures. Readings are drawn from both psychology and anthropology.
PSY 656: Morality, Culture, and Religion
3
Credits
Examines how theories and methods in moral psychology address diverse moral conceptions of different cultures and religions. Also examines how moral development takes place from infancy through adulthood. Readings primarily from psychology but also drawn from philosophy and sociology.
PSY 662: Grief and Loss in Clinical Practice
3
Credits
An examination of aspects of clinical practice related to death, grieving, and bereavement. Topics include suicide assessment, loss counseling, and hospice interventions. The course will include multiple theoretical approaches to these issues, as well as current research in the field and ethical considerations.
PSY 663: Social Psychology and Clinical Practice
3
Credits
A review of how social theory is applied to clinical practice: including diagnosis, psychological dysfunction, individual and group psychotherapy, and therapy outcome. Emphasizes both person-based processes (theories on self-esteem, self-efficacy, coping with threats to self, depression, and hope) and environmental-based processes (theories on relationships, interpersonal factors in depression, social comparison, and clinical decision-making).
PSY 679: Cognitive Science
3
Credits
An in-depth survey of the way in which cognitive science examines the concept of "mind" by attempting to construct "models" of mental activity. Studies from neuroscience, computer science, linguistics, psychology, and philosophy on the meaning of knowledge, thought, and understanding.
PSY 689: Issues: History of Psychology
3
Credits
Serves as both a general survey of the historical developments leading up to and defining psychology and as a forum for discussion and exploration of specific historical issues having particular relevance for contemporary psychology. Included in the historical survey: a review of intellectual developments leading up to modern psychology and the major figures and movements through psychology's first century.
PSY 705: Statistical Methods I
4
Credits
A graduate-level introduction to the theory and application of statistics in the analysis of psychological data. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, factorial ANOVA, regression, multiple regression. Computer laboratory (using SPSS) included. Prerequisite: One semester of undergraduate statistics.
PSY 706: Statistical Methods II
4
Credits
Repeated measures and mixed design ANOVA, ANCOVA, multiple regression with interactions, path models and structural equation models. Computer laboratory included. Prerequisite: One semester of statistics at graduate level.
PSY 707: Heirarchical Linear Modeling
3
Credits
This course examines the use of multilevel modeling (i.e., hierarchical linear modeling, or HLM) to study individual growth and individual differences in change, and nested data structures. Students learn to use multilevel modeling software, with emphasis placed on developing an understanding of the various types of questions that can be addressed using this methodology.
PSY 709: Historical and Biological Foundations
3
Credits
no description available
PSY 710: Cognitive and Social Foundations
3
Credits
A broad survey of topics in cognitive, social and affective psychology including neuroscience topics. The objective of this course is to provide a general orientation and appreciation of the issues, approach, methods, and theoretical perspective adopted in these areas. Cognitive and social development will also be covered.
PSY 712: Seminar in Cognitive Disabilities
3
Credits
This course examines deficits in cognition across the lifespan from both a behavioral and neurological perspective. Readings and discussion focus on understanding the nature and underlying brain basis of illness-related cognitive change. Topics include healthy and pathological aging, developmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia. The course is conducted in a seminar format. Readings and discussion will cover historical views as well as the recent cognitive and cognitive neuroscience literatures on each topic.
PSY 714: Introduction to Neuropsychology
3
Credits
An introduction to the major theoretical concepts and clinical methods that concern the understanding of brain-behavior relationships. Included: an overview of brain functioning with a focus on brain structures and mechanisms of neurotransmission. Reviews major assessment instruments in specifying brain dysfunction, including clinical applications of the Halstead-Reitan and Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Test Batteries in the evaluation of children, adolescents, and adults. Formerly 616. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSY 715: Neuropsychological Assessment
3
Credits
This course will review specialized neuropsychological tests and procedures that are commonly used to assess cognition and emotional behavior in individuals with brain disorders. The three most common approaches to neuropsychological evaluation [Halstead-Reitan-Russell, Luria-Nebraska, and Boston Process approach] will be reviewed with an emphasis on the latter. The neuropsychological tests will focus on speech and language functions, memory and learning processes, attention, executive abilities, concept formation, perception and visuomotor skills; issues related to malingering will be discussed. The course will also address interviewing techniques, how to read and extract information from medical charts, understand basic neurological procedures, including neuroimaging [PET, MRI, fMRI], EEG and brain stimulation.
PSY 726: Personality
3
Credits
Broadly examines personality, from both theoretical and empirical perspectives. Emphasizes the application of theory and research to professional activity (e.g., psychotherapy, nursing, and education).
PSY 727: Social Development
3
Credits
Current research and theory in social development will be reviewed. Some of the topics covered include: attachment, temperament, sex-typing, and development of aggression and friendships across the life span.
PSY 728: Cognitive and Neuropsychological Approaches to Human Memory
3
Credits
This course explores a broad range of topics relating to cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of human memory. For example, what do we know about people who are experts at remembering things? Why do elderly people seem better at remembering things that happened 40 years ago than things that happened 5 years ago? Why do you never forget how to ride a bike? Are there tricks for improving memory? (Students will complete a project to improve their own memory as part of the course.) Another major topic in the class is amnesia, both in terms of types of memory that are affected by amnesia and types that are spared. The course covers models of memory including the distinctions between episodic/semantic, implicit/explicit, and procedural/ declarative aspects of memory and relates those models to the questions above.
PSY 729: Contemporary Approaches to Group Psychotherapy
3
Credits
A conceptual and laboratory exploration of critical factors in group psychotherapy. Surveys pragmatic considerations, theoretical models of change, and research on group psychotherapy. Emphasis primarily on Yalom's approach to group psychotherapy, although there are comparisons and contrasts with other approaches. Students participate as members in an experiential training group co-led by the instructor and an advanced graduate student, and in research on various aspects of group psychotherapy and group psychotherapy training.
PSY 733: Contemporary Psychodynamic Therapy and Practice
3
Credits
A broad examination of theoretical and clinical aspects of contemporary theories which have evolved from the original psychoanalytic theory of Freud. Considers - and makes clinically relevant - various concepts related to attachment theory, object-relations theory, and self-psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSY 735: Developmental Psychopathology
3
Credits
Psychopathology in childhood and adolescence from a developmental perspective, including normal and abnormal processes, risk and protective factors, and developmental trajectories of psychopathology. Considers biological, psychological, and contextual (family,community, cultural) factors. Prerequisite: Psychology graduate students; others by Permission of Instructor.
PSY 745: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy
3
Credits
An exploration of both cognitive and behavior therapy with a focus on theory, clinical techniques, and empirical research. Topics include systematic desensitization, contingency management, exposure and flooding, social skills training, cognitive therapy, rational-emotive therapy, stress inoculation, and problem-solving approaches to therapy. Discusses critical issues, controversies, and future directions.
PSY 759: Cognitive Neuroscience
3
Credits
A survey of current research on the neural systems mediating cognitive processes of attention, memory, language, and imagery. Emphasizes interrelationships between computational, psychological, and neural models of cognition.
PSY 777: Psychology of Emotions
3
Credits
Discussion of major psychological approaches to emotion, with emphasis on experimental and social theories. Students are expected to outline and defend their own definitions and theories of emotion. Readings and discussion of current research in the psychology of emotion including the relationship of physiological activity and emotion, recognition of verbal and nonverbal expressions of emotion, memory and emotion, and neuropsychological approaches to emotion.
PSY 780: Applied Memory Research
3
Credits
Examines the applications of memory research in a variety of areas, such as the law (e.g., eyewitness memory), survey research (e.g., memory factors in answering interview questions), and medicine (e.g., remembering to take prescriptions). Students expected to write a comprehensive research paper on applications of memory research in a particular area.
PSY 793: Master's Topic Paper Guidance
0
Credits
Only for MA topic paper guidance. Involves writing an informative, in-depth
analysis of a particular content area, either theoretical or empirical,
and/or conducting research under supervision of faculty. General
requirements are in the Department MA Handbook. Specific expectations and
goals for individual students are determined together with the faculty
advisor. Requires concurrent registration in the Department.
PSY 795: Research Apprenticeship MA
1
Credits
The student may enroll for one, two, or three credits per semester. Register in Department of Psychology office.
PSY 796: Research Apprenticeship MA
1
Credits
The student may enroll for one, two, or three credits per semester. Register in Department of Psychology office.
PSY 797: Research Apprenticeship Master's
1
Credits
The student may enroll for one, two, or three credits per semester. Register in Department of Psychology office.
PSY 798: Master's Thesis Guidance
0
Credits
This course involves graduate student research conducted under the supervision of faculty. This may include a variety of research activities including proposing a study, developing background literature review, developing research design and methodology, collecting data, analyzing data, writing up research results for publication. Specific research expectations and goals are determined together by student and faculty research advisor.
PSY 799: Master's Thesis Guidance
0
Credits
This course involves graduate student research conducted under the supervision of faculty. This may include a variety of research activities including proposing a study, developing background literature review, developing research design and methodology, collecting data, analyzing data, writing up research results for publication. Specific research expectations and goals are determined together by student and faculty research advisor.
PSY 807: Clinical Assessment of Children and Adolescents
3
Credits
This course provides an introduction to the theories and techniques of assessing emotional, cognitive, behavioral, personality, and social functioning in youth. Through readings, lectures, class discussions, and demonstrations, the course will focus on hypothesis development and testing, selection of assessment tools, and techniques used by psychologists to evaluate the functioning of a child and adolescent in multiple domains. The course will review the application of data for aiding case conceptualization, diagnosis, and identification of interventions. The course by itself is not intended to qualify students to administer and interpret the described measures as part of service delivery; such qualification requires supervised clinical experience with the measures.
PSY 810: Psychotherapy with Children: Conceptual Approaches and Practical Techniques
3
Credits
An overview of the major theoretical approaches to child psychology, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, object relations, and humanistic models. Presents therapeutic skills and techniques. Addresses practical issues such as parental involvement, and special topics such as treatment strategies for specific childhood disorders. Open to M.A. students who have taken 735, Developmental Psychopathology. Formerly 920.
PSY 811: Research Methods in Psychology
3
Credits
Topics include experimental and quasi-experimental research designs, observational research strategies, validity and reliability issues in research design and measurement, investigator and experimenter pitfalls in research, research report writing, and ethical standards for research with human subjects. Formerly 711.
PSY 812: Family Therapy: Theory and Practice
3
Credits
An overview of the major approaches to family therapy (e.g., cognitive behavioral, structural, strategic, systemic, Bowen, narrative, etc.). Focuses on clinical techniques, theoretical underpinnings, and research support for the various models. Formerly 911. Prerequisite: Psychology graduate students; others by permission of instructor.
PSY 813: Psychopathology
3
Credits
An investigation of the various types of disordered behavior, with emphasis on classification systems, theoretical and research approaches to the understanding of deviant behaviors and their etiologies, and applied problems of clinical practice. Major focus is on the DSM-IV classification system. Formerly 915. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSY 820: Clinical Psychopharmacology
3
Credits
Major classes of psychotropic agents and their application in the treatment of psychopathology. Considers special treatment populations, including pediatric and geriatric. Examines therapeutic, toxic, and side effects and their management. Prerequisite: PSY 710
PSY 830: Cultural Issues in Clinical Psychology
3
Credits
Examines three main areas in which cultural characteristics influence the understanding and practice of clinical psychology: 1) Acculturation and understanding of cultural differences, 2) Testing and diagnostic assessment of culturally diverse clients, and 3) Psychotherapy issues in multicultural psychology. Students should have completed at least one other course in Clinical Psychology.
PSY 840: Ethics and Professional Issues
3
Credits
Ethical and professional issues in clinical psychology: ethical standards; rights and responsibilities of clients and psychologists; privacy and confidentiality; issues in assessment, psychotherapy, and consultation; clinical psychology and the law; interprofessional relations; the social responsibility of the psychologist. Formerly 940.
PSY 852: Principles of Development
3
Credits
A review of classic theories of development. Analysis of major positions of psychological development. Critique of contemporary uses and abuses of the concept.
PSY 871: Human Factors
3
Credits
An overview of the ways in which design and use of technology, broadly conceived, are assessed from a human perspective. Basic human capacities and limitations - physical, perceptual, and cognitive - are addressed. Theories of human performance are linked to real-world experience.
PSY 879: Human Performance Systems
3
Credits
Analysis of a number of different aspects of human performance (attention, memory, decision making) in modern human/machine systems. An overview of the basic principles of human factors, complemented by an examination of current research on human performance in computerized, semi-automated, and intelligent systems.
PSY 883: Applied Cognitive Psychology
3
Credits
Examines the interrelations between current theories in cognitive psychology and selected applications, such as problem solving, skill learning, computer use, and instructional design. Emphasizes different content areas each year.
PSY 890: Directed Research
3
Credits
Formerly 990. Register in Department of Psychology office.
PSY 891: Directed Research
3
Credits
Formerly 991. Register in Department of Psychology office.
PSY 901: Clinical Assessment I: Principles of Assessment, Interviewing
3
Credits
Provides an initial introduction to various aspects of becoming an effective clinician, helper, and healer. Primary focus is on principles of clinical assessment using the clinical interview. Through readings, lectures, modeling, class discussion, and experiential exercises, provides training and supervision in the development of basic listening skills, structured interview techniques (e.g., mental status exams), psychiatric diagnostic assessment, and assessment report writing. Also examines relevant professional and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Clinical Students only; others by Permission of Instructor.
PSY 902: Clinical Assessment II: Intelligence Testing
3
Credits
Introduction to individual testing, with an emphasis on tests of intelligence (Wechsler Scales and Woodcock-Johnson). Includes demonstration, administration, scoring, and report writing, with individual supervision. Introduction to Bender-Gestalt and other clinical instruments. Prerequisite: Clinical Students only.
PSY 903: Laboratory in Clinical Assessment II
1
Credits
Lab to accompany 902. Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in 902.
PSY 906: Personality Assessment: Projective Methods
3
Credits
Involves the clinical assessment of personality using projective techniques. Exner scoring of the Rorschach and other projective methods, with emphasis on administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing. For clinical doctoral students only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSY 907: Practicum in Individual Psychotherapy
3
Credits
Supervised experience in psychotherapy for second-year clinical psychology doctoral students only.
PSY 908: Practicum in Individual Psychotherapy
3
Credits
Supervised experience in psychotherapy for second-year clinical psychology doctoral students only.
PSY 909: Externship
3
Credits
Third- and fourth-year clinical students. Externship placement in various mental health settings in the community.
PSY 910: Externship
3
Credits
Third- and fourth-year clinical students. Externship placement in various mental health settings in the community.
PSY 912: Personality Assessment: Self-Report Methods
3
Credits
Presentation of the most frequently used self-report measures of personality and psychopathology. Special emphasis on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2nd Edition (MMPI-2). Other inventories include the Personality Assessment Inventory and Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory. Also considers diagnostic uses of these instruments and communication of results to clients.
PSY 914: Practicum in Assessment
1
Credits
Advanced training in assessment batteries to address a variety of psychological questions. Supervision in test administration, scoring, interpretation, integration of test results and report writing. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Prerequisites: At least third-year status, and 901, 902, 903, and either 906 or 912.
PSY 915: Practicum in Assessment
1
Credits
Advanced training in assessment batteries to address a variety of psychological questions. Supervision in test administration, scoring, interpretation, integration of test results and report writing. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Prerequisites: At least third-year status, 901, 902, 903, and either 906 or 912.
PSY 916: Practicum in Assessment
1
Credits
Advanced training in assessment batteries to address a variety of psychological questions. Supervision in test administration, scoring, interpretation, integration of test results and report writing. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Prerequisites: At least third-year status, and 901, 902, 903, and either 906 or 912.
PSY 921: Psychotherapy: Research and Methods
3
Credits
An introduction to the practice and investigation of psychotherapy. Covers four major topics: discussion of principles of psychotherapeutic change; an overview of the major schools of psychotherapy; examination of methods, issues, and findings in research on psychotherapy; and an introduction to the practice of psychotherapy, including training in conducting a first session. For first-year doctoral students in clinical psychology only.
PSY 922: Internship
1
Credits
For clinical psychology doctoral students who are serving a one-year required internship.
PSY 923: Internship
1
Credits
For clinical psychology doctoral students who are serving a one-year required internship.
PSY 927: Observation of Family Therapy
1
Credits
Participate as an observing member of the family therapy team. Does not involve direct clinical contact. Intended to provide initial family therapy experience for clinical students who have not yet completed prerequisites for 928. Prerequisite: Clinical students only.
PSY 928: Practicum in Family Therapy I
3
Credits
Students participate in a family therapy team serving as therapist and as a member of the consulting team. Utilizes a one-way mirror with live supervision. Those who have not taken 812 (formerly 911) will complete a series of readings. Prerequisites: Clinical students only, second year or more advanced.
PSY 929: Practicum in Family Therapy II
1
Credits
Students participate in a family therapy team serving as therapist and as a member of the consulting team. Utilizes a one-way mirror with live supervision. Those who have not taken PSY 812 (formerly PSY 911) will complete a series of readings. PSY 929 is a continuation of PSY 928. Prerequisites: PSY 928.
PSY 970: Advanced Clinical Training
0
Credits
Involves training in clinical psychology that has been approved by the clinical program, and is separate from courses, practica, externship, and internship. The training can be in any area of clinical psychology, such as assessment, intervention, or research. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Prerequisites: Requires concurrent registration in a credit course. Permission of Director of Clinical Training.
PSY 971: Advanced Clinical Training
1
Credits
Involves training in clinical psychology that has been approved by the clinical program, and is separate from courses, practical, externship, and internship. The training can be in any area of clinical psychology, such as assessment, intervention, or research. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Permission of Director of Clinical Training.
PSY 972: Advanced Clinical Training
1
Credits
Involves training in clinical psychology that has been approved by the clinical program, and is separate from courses, practical, externship, and internship. The training can be in any area of clinical psychology, such as assessment, intervention, or research. For clinical psychology doctoral students only. Summer only. Permission of Director of Clinical Training.
PSY 984: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
3
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 715.
PSY 985: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
3
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 716.
PSY 986: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
3
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 717.
PSY 987: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
3
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 718.
PSY 988: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
1
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 719.
PSY 989: Research Apprenticeship for PhD
1
Credits
Supervised study of selected topics. Individual research. Participation in ongoing research programs of the department. Formerly 720.
PSY 997: Dissertation - Doctoral
0
Credits
no description available
PSY 998: Dissertation - Doctoral
0
Credits
no description available
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