An overview of the field: psychophysiology, perception, learning, cognition, stress, personality, social psychology.
An overview of the field: psychophysiology, perception, learning, cognition, stress, personality, social psychology.
The application of psychology to the understanding, management, and enhancement of one’s life.
Survey of topics in psychology relevant to gender and its impact on the lives of women and men: socialization of gender, mental health, racial identity, majority-minority status, sexual orientation, life-span issues and violence. A-F only. Pre: 100 or WGSS 151. (Cross-listed as WGSS 202)
(3 Lec, 1 2-hr Lab) Survey of standard methods and related conceptual issues employed in psychological research. Both experimental and non-experimental methods will be reviewed. Pre: 100.
Outline of basic learning principles. A general, unified approach to study of human personality and behavior. Based upon a learning conception; various areas of psychology and the other social sciences are treated. Pre: 100.
Frequency distributions; graphic methods; central tendency; variability; correlation; reliability; tests of significance. Pre: 100.
Survey of study of behavior from a natural sciences viewpoint. Evolution, ethological analysis of behavior genetics, neural mechanisms, drugs and behavior, biological development. Pre: 100.
Emotional, mental, physical, social development from infancy to adulthood; interests and abilities at different age levels. Pre: 100.
Cognitive, behavioral, and emotional effects of people: interpersonal relations, attribution, attitudes, group behavior, stereotypes, social roles, aggression, helping, self-concept; applications. Pre: 100.
Scientific study of personality, its meaning, assessment, development, relation to cultural-social determinants. Pre: 100.
History, theories, nature of psychological problems, methods of assessment, forms of intervention, current developments. Pre: 100.
Examination of human functioning in social and ecological context. Topics include stress, health, intergroup relations, culture, ethnicity, social competence, and community empowerment. Pre: 100.
Psychology applied to education, including cognitive, sociocultural, and multicultural approaches to teaching, learning, development, and research. Develops knowledge and written communication skills through and introduction to classroom, assessment, instruction, motivation, classroom management, and standardized testing. (Cross-listed as EDEP 311)
Theoretical interpretations; survey of major theorists and contemporary controversial issues; major influences in classical and instrumental conditioning. Pre: 100. Recommended: 220.
Survey of traditional views and leading theories, and research in related topics. Pre: 100. Recommended: 220 or 322.
Survey of cognitive processes involved in perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, reasoning, judgment, intelligence and consciousness, among others. Pre: 100 or consent.
Coverage of the relationship between the brain and body on learning and memory, stress, motivated and regulatory behavioral functions, and mental disorders. A-F only. Pre: 230 or BIOL 172, or consent.
Coverage of the principles of pharmacology in relation to the effects of drug actions on the brain and behavior. A-F only. Pre: 230 or consent. (Once a year)
In-depth coverage of the basic principles involved in sensing and perceiving our environment. A-F only. Pre: 100.
Survey of the social and emotional development of children and adolescents. Pre: 240 or HDFS 230.
Overview from a multidisciplinary, life-span perspective. Includes research techniques, personality development, family relationships, occupational attainment, death. Pre: 100. Recommended: 240. (Cross-listed as COA 342)
Psychological theories and cultural systems; understanding of own and other cultures; psychological and cultural perception of social motivation; cultural similarities and differences in interpersonal relations. Pre: 100.
Psychosocial aspects of human sexual relationships. Social psychology of emotional and physiological arousal, interpersonal attraction, and societal regulation of intimate relationships. Pre: 100.
Nature and causes of psychological disorders. Pre: 100.
Analysis of consumer behavior and motivation; principles of learning, personality, perception, and group influence, with emphasis upon mass communication effects. Pre: BUS 312 or consent. (Cross-listed as MKT 311)
Origin and development of contemporary points of view. Pre: 100. Recommended: 9 credit hours in psychology.
Selected topics in the psychology of knowledge and mind from Western and/or non-Western perspectives. Repeatable in different topics up to 9 credit hours. Pre: 100 and written consent.
Supervised psychological experience in school, clinic, hospital, industry, social welfare, government, etc. Pre: 100 and consent.
Supervised experience. Pre: 100, at least 12 additional credit hours in psychology, and written consent. Repeatable one time. A-F only.
In-depth coverage of some area of theory and research. Repeatable to 6 credit hours. Pre: 100.
In-depth coverage of some area of theory, research, or methodology relevant to individual differences, measurement, or aspects of psychometrics. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 100.
In-depth coverage of some area of theory and research, in cognitive psychology. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 100.
Indepth coverage of some area of theory and research in psychobiology, physiological psychology, or sensory processes. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 100.
Social and emotional maladjustment in children and adolescents, developmental disabilities, pediatric psychology, psychological interventions with children and adolescents. Pre: 100. Recommended: 240.
In-depth coverage of some area of theory and research in developmental psychology. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 240, 341, or consent
In-depth coverage of some area of theory and research in social psychology. Repeatable to six credit hours.
Psychological principles for understanding and dealing with wellness and illness. Theories and research on stress-related disorders; prevention of stress through lifestyle and healthy behaviors. Pre: 100 or consent. Recommended: 220 or 322.
Survey of major theories, concepts, research, and application regarding communication and social support in interpersonal relationships. (Cross-listed as COMG 490)
Supervised experience in leading a seminar in personal development. Pre: 170 and 12 additional credits in PSY and written consent.
In-depth coverage of some area of theory and research in clinical psychology. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 270, 371 or consent.
Coverage in-depth of some areas of theory and research. Repeatable to six credit hours. Pre: 100. (Cross-listed as EDEP 489)
Covers topics of current or special interest not covered in regular course offerings or advanced topics seminars. Repeatable two times. Pre: 100.
Repeatable eight times, up to nine credits. Pre: 100 and consent of instructor.
Methods used in psychological research; observational, correlational, and experimental types of design.
Introduction to quantitative methods in behavioral sciences and the general linear model with a focus on regression. Topics include correlation, bivariate and multiple regression, mediation, and moderation. Requires basic statistics. (Meets PhD common inquiry methods requirement or elective.)
Introduction to ANOVA and its extensions from both traditional and general linear model approaches. Topics include single and multi-factor ANOVA, multiple comparisons, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and repeated-measures ANOVA.
Theories and applications to latent variables models. Topics include path analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation models (SEM), multi-sample SEM, mean structure, latent growth curve models, and multilevel SEM. Requires basic knowledge of regression.
Analysis of multiple dependent variables. Topics include multivariate normal distribution, Hotelling’s 72, multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, canonical correlation, and principal components analysis (PCA). Pre: 610, EDEP 604, or consent.
Test theories and applications in education and social sciences. Topics include the true score model; reliability; generalizability theory; validity; item response theory; and applications in research. Class requires knowledge in ANOVA and regression.
Theories and applications of modern psychometrics. Topics include unidimensional and multidimensional models of item response theory, detecting biased items, measurement invariance, scaling methods, and current issues in psychometrics. Pre: 616, EDEP 616, or consent.
Theories and methods for data analysis with categorical and discrete variables. Topics include contingency tables; logistic regression; log-linear models; and introduction to generalized linear models. Pre: 610, EDEP 604, or consent. (Cross-listed as EDEP 618)
Theories and applications of analysis of nested (clustered) data. Topics include fixed and random effects, intra-class correlation, cross-sectional multilevel models, and multilevel models, and multilevel models with repeated measures and longitudinal data. Requires basic knowledge of regression.
Survey of the principles of learning, including important discoveries in the development of the study of learning, major theories, and both basic and applied research in contemporary literature.
In-depth survey of the computational and representational structures and processes of cognition. Special attention devoted to consideration of the relationship between brain, mind, and computation. Pre: 325 or consent.
Provides an introduction to higher cognition (thinking and reasoning) and its foundations, particularly as they relate to the larger field of cognitive science. A-F only. (Alt. years)
Survey of the historical and contemporary study of cognition across species, including learning, memory, attention, navigation, reasoning, social interaction, and communication.
Intensive review of comparative, communicative, sensory, or learning mechanisms in animals. Pre: 631.
Basic principles of pharmacology as they apply to the brain and specific psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, schizophrenia, psychosis, memory, and drug use. A-F only. Pre: consent. (Once a year)
Relation of central and peripheral nervous systems to behavior.
Historical, theoretical, and methodological foundations of developmental psychology.
Familiarizes students with current research and theory in cognitive development through readings of original journal articles and monographs. Pre: 640 (or concurrent) or consent.
Theories and research in social cognition and behavior.
Application of psychological theories to cross-cultural phenomena; assessment of cross-cultural processes and social motivations; culture and personality; research evaluation and design.
Conflict, dissent, community issues, problems; social change and its relation to mental disorder.
Problems in use of social psychology principles in human affairs; multidisciplinary considerations.
Seminar in psychosocial aspects of human sexual relationships. Social psychology of cognitive, emotional and physiological arousal, interpersonal attraction, mate selection, and antecedents and consequences of intimate relationships. Pre: consent. A-F only. (Spring only)
Preparation for becoming a clinical psychologist with emphasis on scientist-practitioner model, professional ethics, diversity and professional development. Pre: graduate student in psychology or consent of instructor.
Psychometric theory; ethics; diversity issues; principles and methods of cognitive-intellectual, neuropsychological, and personality assessment. A-F only. Co-requisite: 670 or consent.
Administration and interpretation of cognitive-intellectual and personality assessment devices. A-F only. Pre: 670 and 671 or consent and enrollment in Clinical Studies Program.
Conceptual and methodological foundations of clinical applications of assessment. PSY majors only. A-F only. Pre: 671 and 672 and enrollment in Clinical Studies Program, or consent. (Once a year)
Idiographic and nomothetic approaches to clinical treatment research methods and findings. Pre: 670 (or concurrent) and 671, or consent.
Comprehensive study of the mental disorders across the lifespan. A-F only. (Once a year)
Supervised clinical assessment and treatment of children and adolescents. Repeatable ten times, up to 33 credits. Pre: consent.
Supervised clinical assessment and treatment of adults. Repeatable ten times, up to 33 credits. Pre: consent.
This supervision-style class will cover cases and issues related to student’s clinic work, supervision, or educational goals while training in external practicum sites. Repeatable ten times. Pre: consent.
Graduate seminar on cultural considerations and issues in the history, methods, theories, interventions, and professional roles in community psychology. Small class size (up to 10). Open to graduate students.
Supervised experience in educational, mental health, correctional, consulting, or community action agencies. Pre: consent.
Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.
Research for master’s thesis. Minimum of six credit hours is required. Repeatable six times up to seven credits.
Specific and newly emerging topics in statistics, including casual inference, analysis of missing data, and statistical machine learning. Content varies and focuses on advanced topics not covered in other PSY methods and statistics courses. Repeatable two times. PSY majors only. A-F only. Pre: 610 (with a minimum grade of B) or instructor consent.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: consent.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times.
Psychological interventions for youth, as well as parent training. Repeatable two times. Pre: 670 or consent.
Training in cognitive-behavioral strategies for treating adults. Repeatable one time. Enrolled in Clinical Studies Program only. PSY major only. Pre: 670 or consent.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Psychological and biological bases of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Overview of cognitive, behavioral, and psychophysiological mechanisms; theories and methods of prevention in physical disease. Pre: 670 or consent.
Repeatable one time. Pre: consent of instructor.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable 30 times. Pre: consent.
Repeatable unlimited times.
Supervised reading, discussion, research projects in areas of special interest. Repeatable unlimited times.
Research for doctoral dissertation. Repeatable unlimited times.