500
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Study of problem-oriented subjects for persons already working in psychological services with the intent of continuing their professional growth. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-18(Spec)
Development of practical skills for effective teaching of psychology. No more than 3 hours of
PSY 502 may be applied to a student's psychology major or minor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Focused study in the principles of the application of signed and manual communication with Deaf and other populations for educational, clinical and human service settings.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course covers basic principles of pharmacology, receptor theory, drug classes, methods in basic pharmacology and behavioral pharmacology, and research and theory in behavioral pharmacology. Prerequisites:
PSY 100;
PSY 383 or 384 or 387 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Problems and procedures in scaling and in correlational methods related to testing reliability, validity, and measurement error. Prerequisite:
PSY 310, PSY 211.
Credits
3(3-0)
An extension of topics introduced in
PSY 211QR, with emphasis upon hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Prerequisite:
PSY 211QR or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-1)
Conceptual and empirical background in the dynamics of face-to-face groups and related interpersonal areas. Emphasis is cognitive- theoretical rather than experiential. Prerequisite:
PSY 330 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course explores racism from a psychological viewpoint. The processes involved in the development, maintenance and change of racist attitudes are considered. Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing;
PSY 330 or
SOC 201, a Social Science methods class.
Credits
3(3-0)
The application of psychological principles and theories to the courtroom. Prerequisites: coursework in basic statistics (e.g., PSY 211) and research methods (e.g.,
PSY 285); or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of organizations as complex social systems with analyses of individual and group behavior in organizations and responses of organizations to their environment. Prerequisite:
PSY 336 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines the identification, measurement, and development of individual differences. Topics include job analysis, criterion development, personnel selection, training, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 336; or Graduate Standing. Recommended:
PSY 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Behavior analysis in business, industry, and human service settings. Applied research in organizations is emphasized. Empirical rather than theoretical approach. Prerequisites:
PSY 336 or
PSY 370 or
PSY 384 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of health and stress in organizations as a complex process, with analyses of resources, stressors, coping, stress responses, and consequences. Prerequisites:
PSY 336 and 379, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Theories regarding the structure and functions of personality. Prerequisite:
PSY 340.
Credits
3(3-0)
Problems of children deviating from the norm in behavior and adjustment. Prerequisites:
PSY 220,
PSY 250.
Credits
3(3-0)
Psychological concepts in understanding physical disability from the perspectives of the individual, family and society will be emphasized. Designed for advanced students in health professions. Prerequisites:
PSY 100, 220; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Foundational skills for therapeutic intervention including theory and technique. Prerequisite:
PSY 350 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Reviews the cognitive processes that operate in skilled reading and focuses on reading development and reading difficulties in K-6th grade. Prerequisite:
PSY 220, 285, 383; or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course provides an overview of behavioral assessment procedures. Specific topics include functional behavior assessment, functional analysis, task analysis, data collection, and function-based intervention design. Prerequisite:
PSY 370, 384, or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to the fundamentals of behavior analytic research methods. Prerequisite:
PSY 370, 384; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course reviews characteristics and etiology of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to
SPE 530. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SPE 530
Applications of behavior analysis and social learning in medicine, dentistry, and physical health. Prevention, treatment, and long-term maintenance are all considered. Prerequisite:
PSY 384 or
PSY 370 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Survey of the theories, systems and concepts of motivation and emotion. Prerequisites: Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Converging evidence from human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging research will be examined for topics in attention, perception, memory, language, and emotion. Prerequisites:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to psychophysiological methods, measures, and applications. Topics include: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; electrophysiological recording; inference using brain, cardiovascular, somatic measures; biofeedback; ergonomic, and other applications. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The use of applied behavior analysis with children and adolescents to promote academic skill development and reduce interfering behaviors. Prerequisites:
PSY 370 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Physiological events which underlie human and animal behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Function of the nervous system in behavior. Emphasis is on how various CNS structures function to mediate behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to cognitive processes; survey of theory and research in memory, thinking, concept formation, problem solving, and language. Prerequisites:
PSY 383.
Credits
3(3-0)
Supervised field experience for Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)