Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll
Provides for intensive study of selected topics drawn from current developments in the total field of business education. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Qualified Seniors should see department for permission to enroll
A study of nuclear structure, radioactive decay, detection and measurement of nuclear radiation, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion and elementary particles.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
PSCI 622 - New Approaches to Middle School Science I
Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy, content, teaching strategies and implementation of newer science curriculum materials designed for use in the junior high or middle school. Needed subject matter background will be provided. Extensive hands-on experience with demonstration and laboratory equipment will be included.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) science teaching experience or three laboratory science courses Notes - Previously listed as PHY 622 - New Approaches to the Teaching of Science in the Junior High School I Updates Course Revision 12/2011, effective Winter 2012
PSCI 623 - New Approaches to Middle School Science II
Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy, content, teaching strategies and implementation of newer science curriculum materials designed for use in the junior high or middle school. Needed subject matter background will be provided. Extensive hands-on experience with demonstration and laboratory equipment will be included.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) Science teaching experience or three laboratory science courses and PSCI 622 Notes - Previously listed as PHY 623 - New Approaches to the Teaching of Science in the Junior High School II Updates Course Revision 12/2011, effective Winter 2012
The application of psychological principles of learning to school (and school-related) problem behaviors. Emphasis is on procedures that can be implemented with minimal cost by classroom teachers, principals and other school-related personnel.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
An overview of major stress theories, personal and professional application of relaxation and stress prevention techniques, and exploration of therapeutic and community efforts designed to deal with stress-related problems.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Physical, intellectual, emotional and social development from puberty to adulthood with emphasis on the significance for teachers and others interested in youth.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Issues, concepts, principles and theories in human adjustment.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Focus on theory and research concerning women’s responses to life stresses, women as clients in psychotherapy and the role of the female mental health professional.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology. Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Behavior pathologies of children and adults, including symptom origins and methods of treatment. Not open to students who hold credit in PSY360 Abnormal Psychology.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
The determinants of behavior and personality, with emphasis on the physiological, psychological and cultural bases.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Study of attitudes toward, theories about, and empirical data concerning human mortality and suicide and its relevance to life adjustment, aging, religion and other areas.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 101 or equivalent Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions and Prerequisites added 7/2011
Major theories of personality including Freud, Jung, Adler, Rank, Sullivan, Kelly and holistic and learning theorists.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Psychological principles, theories and methodology applied to behavior in industrial settings. Not open to students who have credit in PSY351 Industrial Psychology.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
A survey of psychological principles, theories and methodology relating to consumer behavior.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
PSY 595 - Workshop in the Scientific Approach to Problem Solving
The scientific approach to the solving of problems; the application of psychological principles.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s) One course in psychology Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
A study of statistical techniques including small-sample theory, analysis of variance and nonparametric statistics.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is a general class of multivariate modeling techniques that combine confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis. The overall goal of this course is to provide students with the conceptual aspects, statistical underpinnings, and applications of this method.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 600 and PSY 601 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Masters or Doctoral standing
Notes - Updates Major restriction added 11/2017; New Course 5/2017, effective Fall 2017
Study of methodology, research and clinical application of clinical neuropsychological principles. Includes demonstration of neuropsychological assessment test instruments.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
A behavioral approach to measuring and analyzing personality using standardized tests and behavioral observation techniques; multiple test administration, scoring and evaluation experience are included.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 641 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Research methods, experimental findings and theories of learning.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Students rehearse behavioral assessment and intervention skills applied to problems associated with medical treatment, illness prevention, and coping with secondary effects of medical conditions and treatment.
Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 630 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
The principles and parameters of respondent and operant conditioning and their application. Lecture and laboratory.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter
Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 651 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Introduce theory, research and practical information relating to issues, techniques and implementation of treatments based on applied behavior analysis for psychological problems.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fsll
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 625 Behavior Change Methods I: Applied Behavior Analysis Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title and prereq 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
A review of major findings, theories and recent research developments in the areas of motivation and emotion.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
PSY 627 - Behavioral and Other Evidence- Based Psychotherapies
Introduces theory, research, and technique relating to implementation of evidence-based treatments for psychological problems, focusing on efficacious and probably efficacious interventions as classified by the Society of Clinical Psychology’s Task Force on Psychological Interventions.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, or PSYC Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Title and prereq change 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
PSY 628 - Behavioral Interventions with Children and Families
Covers empirical, conceptual and practical issues related to the development and implementation of clinical behavioral treatment strategies as applied to behavior problems encountered in children and family systems.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 619 and PSY 620 Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 631 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Study of the application of behavioral science theory, principles and methods to understanding health and illness and to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and health care delivery.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (odd yrs.)
Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 621 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
PSY 631 - Prepracticum in Behavioral Interventions with Children and Families
Development and implementation of clinical behavioral treatment strategies as applied to children and family systems will be conducted in a field setting. Two hours of field work are required each week.
Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 619 and PSY 620 Concurrent Prerequisite(s)PSY 628 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
A review of research and theory dealing with sensory experience and perception.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
This class is designed to instruct students to understand the mind-brain relationship using cognitive neuroscience approach. An emphasis will be placed on an exploration of neuroscience methodologies (e.g. fMRI, MRI, PET, and ERPs) to illuminate an understanding of the processes of perception, attention, emotion, memory, language, executive functioning.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (even yrs.)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
PSY 635 - Cognitive and Affective Processes of Behavior
Broad and general training in relation to cognitive and affective processes and how they impact behavior. This course provides and overview of the current research and theories related to cognitive science (including acquisition, storage, manipulation, and use of information) and the study of emotions.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (even yrs.)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 635 Cognitive Processes Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title and description 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
Examines conceptualization, classifications, categories and presentations of mental illness and problem behaviors with emphases on current research, social and ethical consideration from functional and syndromal perspectives.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Equivalent Courses PSY 743 Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
PSY 661 - Prepracticum in Clinical Behavior Analysis
Single casework using techniques of applied behavior analysis will be carried out under supervision with volunteers interested in changing unwanted behavior or establishing new functional behavior. Concurrent registration in PSY 625 required.
Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 661 Prepracticum in Applied Behavior Analysis Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title and prereq 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
Guidelines and commonly shared ethical principles for psychologists are taught through case study, lecture and group discussion. The importance of following ethical guidelines along with consequences for noncompliance are stressed.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter and Summer (II,III)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
PSY 671 - Prepracticum in Behavioral and Other Evidence-Based Psychotherapies
Weekly one-hour training workshops will review theoretical and empirical foundations of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and provide demonstrations and supervised role-play rehearsal thereof. Specifically, interventions covered will be based on the Society of Clinical Psychology’s Task Force on Psychological Interventions classified as efficacious and probably efficacious.
Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (even yrs.)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 671 - Practicum in Behavioral and Other Evidence-Based Psychotherapies; PSY 671 Prepracticum in Behavior Therapy Updates Title correction 10/2018; Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title, description, & restrictions 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
PSY 672 - Modern Behavior Therapies: Theory, Research and Practice
An advanced treatment course for clinical psychology graduate students. This course offers the theory, principles, empirical support, and intervention skills underlying the modern behavior therapies.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (even yrs.)
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Course content will consist of new topics in psychology taught on an experimental basis, thus changing from one semester to the next. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 4 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Students will participate in an organized health care setting for at least 250 clock hours. The practicum is to be supervised by a licensed psychologist on a regular, continuous and scheduled basis.
Credit 2 hrs each May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Credit/No-Credit Course Rotation Fall
Students will participate in an organized health care setting for at least 250 clock hours. The practicum is to be supervised by a licensed psychologist on a regular, continuous and scheduled basis.
Credit 2 hrs each May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Credit/No-Credit Course Rotation Winter
Guides students through the steps of generating a thesis question or hypothesis, literature review, methodological design, data collection, statistical analysis, discussion and conclusion of a master’s thesis.
Credit 2 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Credit/No-Credit Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
PSY 701 - Supervision and Management in Service Settings
A contextual/systems-based approach to the supervision and management of staff providing clinical interventions (i.e., it is a course on the theory and procedures for supervising and managing staff in applied settings).
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from the department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 701 - Organizational Systems Theory in Psychology Updates Change to title, description, and prerequisites 5/2018, effective Fall 2018; Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Teaches students to identify the goals specific to mental health agencies and psychological treatment settings. Student will learn to measure goals, analyze consistency of goals, implement strategies to integrate goals between levels and improve performance. Projects will allow students to apply various approaches.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (odd yrs.)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to prerequisites 6/2015, effective Winter 2016; Major Restrictions 7/2011
Advanced practical and theoretical understanding of the effects of environmental design on human behavior. Emphasizes the analysis and manipulation of settings as adjuncts to other clinical treatment modalities.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Training and supervised experience in neuropsychological assessment of children and adults which includes assessment of development, attention/orientation, motor and sensorimotor functioning, speech and language processes, perceptual and constructional skills, memory and learning, executive functioning, response biases/malingering, and psychosocial and adaptive functioning.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (even yrs.)
Prerequisite(s)PSY 762 and PSY 610 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Masters or Doctoral standing
Notes - Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 2/2014, effective Fall 2014
PSY 720 - Evidence-Based Therapies for Children and Adolescents
Introduces current research and techniques relating to the implementation of evidence-based treatments for common psychological problems in child and adolescents within a family context, focusing on efficacious and probably efficacious interventions as classified by the Society of Clinical Psychology’s Task Force on Psychological Interventions.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as Child and Family Therapy Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title, description and prerequisites 12/2013, effective Fall 2014; Concurrent Prerequisite removed 9/2013, effective Winter 2014; Major Restrictions 7/2011
This course introduces graduate students in clinical psychology to case conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of anxiety disorders utilizing efficacious behavioral and cognitive behavioral procedures. Each of the anxiety disorders will be covered in detail and students will demonstrate utilization of treatment techniques throughout the semester.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (even yrs.)
PSY 722 - Assessment and Treatment of Personality Disorders
This course introduces masters’ and doctoral students in clinical psychology to contemporary research on the theory, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (even yrs.)
Prerequisite(s)PSY 646 and PSY 743 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
This course introduces basic human anatomy and physiology relevant to medication interaction and the indications, proposed mechanisms of action, and risks and side effects of pharmacological treatment for psychological disorders. Additionally, this course covers the role of a non-prescribing provider in assisting and addressing challenges related to medications for their clients.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer II (even yrs.)
Prerequisite(s)PSY 743 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Masters or Doctoral standing
Notes - Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 2/2014, effective Fall 2014
PSY 731 - Prepracticum in Interpersonal Processes in Psychotherapy
The prepracticum course is a lab course that gives students experience observing individual psychotherapy sessions, and students will conduct two “mock therapy” sessions with undergraduate student volunteers. Concurrent registration withPSY 751 is required.
Credit 1 hr May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 731 Prepracticum in Psychotherapy Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title and requirements 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
A study of behavior disorders with emphasis upon current research methodologies, special problems and theoretical formulations, including controversial issues and social and ethical considerations.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (even yrs.)
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
This course introduces masters and doctoral level students in clinical psychology to psychopathology from birth through adolescence from a developmental psychopathology perspective.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
An overview of the field of clinical psychology, including the history of clinical psychology, professional practice, ethics, legal issues and current critical issues.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
PSY 751 - Interpersonal Processes in Psychotherapy
Principles of psychological interviewing, psychotherapy and psycho-therapeutic techniques are covered particularly related to interpersonal processes and their impact within psychotherapy. Concurrent registration with PSY 731is required.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Graduate standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 751 Psychotherapy Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title & requirement 11/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restrictions 7/2011
PSY 752 - Intrapersonal Processes in Psychotherapy
This course introduces masters and doctoral level students in clinical psychology to the conceptualization and application of psychotherapy from cognitive and psycho-dynamic perspectives with a particular focus on evidence-based procedures.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 751 and PSY 731 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; New Course 11/2013, effective Summer 2014
Training and supervised experience in psychological assessment of children and adults. This course will include the assessment of intellectual, academic, and emotional/behavioral functioning as well as other areas of cognition such as attention, memory, and executive abilities. This includes administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) and Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) tests.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 743 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 762 - The Wechsler Intelligence Tests Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Change to title & prerequisite 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
Training and clinical experience in cognitive and developmental assessment using performance-based assessment measures of infant, toddler, and preschool development. Introduction to assessment of related areas of visual-motor perception, language and phonological processing, executive functioning, academic achievement, and social-emotional and adaptive behavior functioning; comprehensive assessment report-writing focused on preschoolers and school-aged children.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 762 Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Class-Level Restriction Masters or Doctoral standing
Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 763 - Individual Testing II Updates Change to title and description 12/2017, effective Fall 2018; Major Restriction added 11/2017; Major Restrictions added 7/2011
Graduate students who are completing dissertation research or internship experiences and have completed all other graduate program course requirements may remain affiliated with the University through Continuous Enrollment. Enrollment enables access to library, health services and other resources. Course
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Credit/No-Credit Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD Notes - Credit will not apply toward degree completion. Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
An introduction to the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the most commonly used self-report personality assessment measures utilized in clinical practice, including the MMPI-2, PAI, NEO-PI-R, and MCMI-III.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 646 or PSY 743 or Instructor Permission Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 770 Personality Evaluation I Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017;; Change to title, description, and prereq 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
PSY 771 - Performance-Based Assessment of Personality
Introduction to administration, scoring and interpretation of performance-based personality assessment tools, including the Rorschach Inkblot Method and Thematic Apperception Test.
Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 646 or PSY 743 or Permission of Instructor Major Restriction(s)PSYD, PSYB, PSYC, or CPPD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Previously listed as PSY 771 Projective Techniques Updates Major Restriction added 11/2017; Title, description, and prerequisite change 11/2012, effective Winter 2013
PSY 777 - Advanced History and Systems of Psychology
This course traces the historical development of modern psychological theories and the philosophy of science. It begins with pre-Socratic philosophy and ends with modern psychological systems.
Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation
Major Restriction(s)PSYD, CPPD, PSYB, PSYC, or PSY Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other program offerings. Student may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other program offerings. Student may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 2 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
An exploration and study of topics not covered in other program offerings. Student may elect more than once, provided different topics are studied. Not more than six hours of special topics may be used on a degree program.
Credit 3 hrs May be repeated for additional credit (provided topics are different) Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation variable
Major Restriction(s)PSYD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Supervised advanced clinical practicum with a healthcare setting involving psychological testing, therapy, and/or research experiences.
Credit 1 hr May be repeated for additional credit Grade Mode Credit/No-Credit Course Rotation
Prerequisite(s)PSY 683 and PSY 684 Major Restriction(s)PSYD Notes - Students in other graduate programs may request permission from department to enroll, enrollment not guaranteed
Updates Course Revision 10/2012, effective Winter 2013; Major Restriction 7/2011