Credit Limitation.  For undergraduate courses with unspecified content such as PSY 200, 400, 496, 497, 498, 500, 501, 502, the total number of credit hours shall be limited to 9 hours on the major and 6 hours on the minor, with no more than 3 hours of any one of these courses credited in either the major or minor.

Distance Learning Courses. Courses in the department approved for offering in a distance learning format include: PSY 100, 220, 250, 324, 330, 334, 336, 534.

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3(3-0)
Survey of concepts, methods, and fields of psychology. (Group III-A)

PSY 200 Special Issues: Title to be listed 1-12(Spec)
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

PSY 211 Introduction to Psychological Statistics 3(3-0)
Basic descriptive and inferential statistics are considered, including measures of central tendency and variability, the normal distribution, the t-test, correlation, and chi-square. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 220 Developmental Psychology 3(3-0)
The development of human behavior from conception through old age will be examined in terms of psychological, social, and biological processes. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 225 Foundations of Cognitive Science 3(3-0)
Introduction to cognitive science, the problems it addresses, its evolving models of the mind, its interdisciplionary nature, and its broader ramifications. Identical to PHL 225. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (Group IV-A)

PSY 250 Abnormal Psychology 3(3-0)
Nature, causes, and treatment of mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 285 Research Methods 3(3-0)
An introduction to the various research methodologies in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 100; PSY 211 with a grade of C or better.

PSY 301 Sports Psychology 3(3-0)
The relationship between psychology and sport from the perspective of theory, research, and practice. The use of psychological techniques to maximize performance. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 310 Psychological Testing 3(3-0)
Theory and foundations of testing with some emphasis on the interpretation of test results. Examination of a variety of different tests. Prerequisite: PSY 100. 

PSY 322 Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood 3(3-0)
Human development from conception through preschool years. Emphasis on research relevant to understanding development and implications of research for preventing and lessening common developmental problems. Prerequisite: PSY 220 or permission of instructor.

PSY 324 Childhood and Adolescence 3(3-0)
Psychological development from childhood through the college years. Main topics are personality, social, and cognitive development. Prerequisite: PSY 220.

PSY 325 Psychology of Aging 3(3-0)
Empirical approach to understanding changes and continuities in physiological, cognitive, perceptual, behavioral, and social functioning in later life. Prerequisite: PSY 100, PSY 220; or permission of instructor.

PSY 330 Social Psychology 3(3-0)
Empirical approach to understanding individual social behavior. Deals with the person and the social environment with a focus in attitudes, interpersonal behavior, and group processes. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 332 Evolutionary Psychology 3(3-0)
Examines human behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include: evolutionary theory, sex and mating, child rearing, social relationships, and applications to health and work. Prerequisites: PSY 100 OR ANT 171 required; BIO 151 recommended. (Group IV-A)

PSY 334 Psychology of Women 3(3-0)
Explores psychological issues pertaining specifically to women in the following areas: affective and cognitive functioning, personality theories, adult role behaviors, sexuality and physical and mental health. Identical to WST 334. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (Group III-A)

PSY 336 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3(3-0)
The psychology of work and organizations. Introduction to the use and application of psychology in the workplace. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 337 Psychology of Advertising 3(3-0)
Psychological principles and concepts applied to advertising and selling, promotion, buyer attitudes, consumer behavior, psychological measurement, and prediction in advertising. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 340 Studies in Personality 3(3-0)
Survey of major theories and principles used to describe/explain the individual. Primary focus will be on evaluating and testing theories via research findings. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 350 Clinical Interviewing and Counseling 3(3-0)
Theory and practice of psychological interviewing and counseling. Recommended: PSY 220, PSY 250. Prerequisites: PSY 100.

PSY 370 Applied Behavior Analysis 3(3-0)
Survey of developments in behavior alteration. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 379 Health Psychology 3(3-0)
Study of the relationship between psychological variables and health, including physiological factors, psychological influences affecting health, behavior and chronic disease, psychology's contribution to health promotion. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 382 Perception 3(3-0)
Perception as the result of psychological and physiological processes. Some of the topics covered are vision, audition, pain perception, illusions, pattern recognition and perceptual development. Prerequisites: PSY 100; a University Program Group II course; competency in written English and mathematics. (Group IV-A)

PSY 383 Learning and Memory 3(3-0)
Introduction to the major theoretical-empirical views that characterize the area of learning and memory. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 384 Behavior Analysis 3(2-2)
Study of empirically-derived principles of learning and their application to the treatment of the developmentally disadvantaged, and to parenting, education, therapy, and self-management. Students will demonstrate an understanding of behavior analysis in an animal laboratory. Prerequisite: PSY 100.

PSY 385 Applications of Research Methods 3(3-0)
Second course in psychological research methodology, both experimental and non-experimental. Students design, execute, interpret, and report psychological research. Prerequisites: PSY 285 with a grade of C or better; ENG 201 or ENG 303 or equivalent.

PSY 387 Behavioral Neuroscience 3(3-0)
Overview of the neurological processes underlying organismic behavior. Surveys neuropsychological explanations of sensation, movement, motivation, emotion, sleep, learning, neurological disorders, and recovery mechanisms. Prerequisite: one of the following: PSY 100; BIO 101, BIO 105, BIO 151; HSC 211. (Group IV-A)

PSY 400 Special Issues: Title to be listed 1-12(Spec)
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PSY 409 History of Psychology 3(3-0)
The historical roots of psychology and their present day manifestations are analyzed. Emphasis is on the more direct antecedents of current thought and practice. Prerequisites: PSY 285, PSY 383.

PSY 450 Clinical Psychology 3(3-0)
Introduction to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and research activities of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisite: PSY 250 or equivalent.

PSY 459 Stress 3(3-0)
Defines stress and how to measure it, evaluates evidence about causes/correlates of stress, and introduces strategies to deal with stress. Prerequisites: PSY 100 or permission of instructor.

PSY 487 Neuroscience Seminar 1-2(Spec)
Analysis of current research in specified areas of neuroscience; critiquing and discussing primary literature and the students' current research relating to specific topics. Students will repeat this course for a maximum of 2 credits. Identical to BIO 487. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: signed neuroscience major and prior or concurrent neuroscience research experience through BIO 403 or PSY 496 (or equivalent).

PSY 496 Directed Research 1-6(Spec)
For students who desire to investigate a research problem in psychology. Prerequisite: must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in departmental office prior to registration.

PSY 497 Independent Study 1-4(Spec)
For students who accept responsibility for studying a psychological problem on their own. Prerequisite: must file written approval by faculty sponsor in departmental office prior to registration.

PSY 498 Undergraduate Honors Thesis 3(Spec)
The student, with guidance from two faculty sponsors, researches and writes an undergraduate thesis. Prior written approval by faculty sponsors required. Prerequisites: PSY 211, PSY 285, with grades of B or better; overall GPA of 3.00.

PSY 500 Special Issues: Title to be listed 1-12 (Spec)
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

PSY 501 Workshop: Title to be listed 1-18(Spec)
Study of problem-oriented subjects for persons already working in psychological services with the intent of continuing their professional growth. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PSY 502 Teaching Assistant in Psychology 1-3(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.

PSY 503 Principles and Applications of Sign Language 3(3-0)
A study of the principles and application of sign language. Emphasis on developing receptive and expressive skills in American Sign Language. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

PSY 510 Principles of Psychological Measurement 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 or equivalents.

PSY 511 Statistics in Psychology 3(3-1)
An extension of topics introduced in PSY 211, with emphasis upon hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Prerequisite: PSY 211 or equivalent.

PSY 531 Group Dynamics 3(3-0)
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 equivalent.

PSY 533 Psychology of Racism 3(3-0)
This course explores racism from a cognitive-social 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; or permission of instructor.

PSY 534 Psychology and the Courtroom 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), graduate standing, or permission of instructor.

PSY 535 Organizational Psychology 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 environments. Prerequisites: PSY 336 or graduate standing or permission of instructor.

PSY 536 Personnel Psychology 3(3-0)
This course examines the identification, measurement, and development of individual differences, and job systems related to individual differences, within organizations to improve job performance and satisfaction.  Topics include job analysis, criterion development, personnel selection, training, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: PSY 336 or permission of instructor or graduate standing; PSY 211 is recommended.

PSY 537 Organizational Behavior Management 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 or permission of instructor.

PSY 544 Theories of Personality 3(3-0)
Theories regarding the structure and functions of personality. Prerequisite: PSY 250 or equivalent.

PSY 555 Psychopathology of Children 3(3-0)
Problems of children deviating from the norm in behavior and adjustment. Recommended: PSY 220, PSY 250 or equivalent.

PSY 559 Rehabilitation Psychology 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 and PSY 220 or graduate standing.

PSY 562 Therapeutic Intervention: Foundations 3(3-0)
Foundational skills for therapeutic intervention including theory and technique. Prerequisite: PSY 350 or graduate standing or permission of instructor.

PSY 575 Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characteristics and Etiology 3(3-0)
This course will review the behavioral and educational characteristics of students with autism spectrum disorders. Known causes of this disorder will also be examined. Identical to SPE 530. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: senior or graduate status.

PSY 579 Behavioral Medicine 3(3-0)
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 permission of instructor or graduate standing.

PSY 583 Motivation and Emotion 3(3-0)
Survey of the theories, systems and concepts of motivation an emotion.  Prerequisites:  15 hours of psychology; graduate standing; or permission of instructor.

PSY 584 Cognitive Neuroscience 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 permission of instructor or graduate standing.

PSY 585 Psychophysiology 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 permission of instructor or graduate standing.

PSY 586 Applied Behavioral Analysis in Education 3(3-0)
Behavior modification techniques in the areas of motivation, elimination of undesirable behaviors, promotion of academic participation, and definition of behavioral objectives.  Prerequisites:  PSY 100 or equivalent, and upper-division or graduate standing.

PSY 587 Physiological Psychology 3(3-0)
Physiological events which underlie human and animal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or graduate standing.

PSY 588 Functional Neuroanatomy 3(3-0)
Role of the central and peripheral nervous systems in mediating behavior.  Emphasis on neurophysiology of the sensory and motor systems in humans.  Prerequisites: PSY 387 or graduate standing.

PSY 589 Cognitive Psychology 3(3-0)
Introduction to the cognitive processes; survey of theory and research in memory, thinking, concept formation, problem solving, and language. Prerequisites: PSY 383 or permission of instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

PSY 600 Special Issues: Title to be listed 1-12(Spec)

PSY 605 Assessment of Affective and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Youth 3(3-0) S

PSY 609 History and Systems of Psychology 3(3-0)

PSY 611 Research Design 3(3-0)

PSY 612 Applied Multiple Regression and Correlation 3(3-0)

PSY 613 Multivariate and Correlational Methods 3(3-0)

PSY 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

PSY 624 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3(3-0)

PSY 630 Advanced Social Psychology 3(3-0)

PSY 636 Organizational Applications of Personnel Psychology 3(3-0)

PSY 641 Objective Personality Assessment 3(2-2)

PSY 642 Clinical Research Methods 3(3-0)

PSY 651 Projective Assessment 3(3-0)

PSY 653 Intervention I: Adult 3(3-0)

PSY 655 Introduction to Intelligence Testing 2(2-2)

PSY 656 Advanced Intellectual Assessment 2(2-2)

PSY 657 Assessment I: Adult 3(3-1)

PSY 658 Assessment II: Child and Adolescent 3(3-1)

PSY 660 Intervention II: Child and Adolescent 3(3-0)

PSY 661 Neuropsychological Assessment 3(3-0) 

PSY 662 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions 3(3-1)

PSY 667 Assessments of Learning Disorders 3(3-0)

PSY 677 Education of Children with Learning Disabilities 3(3-0)

PSY 680 Learning 3(3-0)

PSY 681 Sensation and Perception 3(3-0)

PSY 682 Psychology of Child Development 3(3-0)

PSY 686 Engineering Psychology 3(3-0)

PSY 687 Physiological Foundations 3(3-0)

PSY 690 Research Seminar in General Psychology 1-3(Spec)

PSY 696 Directed Research 1-12(Spec) 

PSY 697 Independent Study 1-8(Spec)

PSY 700 Special Issues: (title to be listed) 1-12(Spec) D

PSY 724 Psychology of Aging 3(3-0)

PSY 727 Developmental Neuropsychology 3(3-0)

PSY 736 Strategies for Intervention in Social Systems 3(Spec)

PSY 737 Seminar in I/O Psychology 3-12(Spec)

PSY 751 Psychopathology 3(3-0)

PSY 760 Seminar: School Services 3(3-0)

PSY 765 Seminar: Ethics and Professional Issues 3(3-0) 

PSY 766 Seminar: Consultation Skills 3(Spec)

PSY 767 Assessment and Intervention for Developmental Disabilities 3(3-0) 

PSY 780 Behavior Therapy 3(2-2) 

PSY 781 Seminar: Perception 4(Spec)

PSY 785 Seminar: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy 3(3-0)

PSY 789 Seminar in Applied Experimental Psychology 1-9(Spec)

PSY 790 Practicum I A: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 791 Practicum I B: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 792 Supplemental Supervision 1-3(Spec)

PSY 795 Internship in School Psychology A 3(Spec)

PSY 796 Internship in School Psychology B 3(Spec)

PSY 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec)

PSY 800 Research in Applied Experimental Psychology 1-12(Spec)

PSY 818 Program Evaluation 3(Spec)

PSY 850 Ethnic and Minority Issues in Therapy 3(3-0)

PSY 890 Practicum II A: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 891 Practicum II B: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 892 Practicum III A: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 893 Practicum III B: Professional Services 3(Spec)

PSY 898 Doctoral Dissertation Design 3-12(Spec)

PSY 899 Doctoral Dissertation: Implementation 3-12(Spec)

PSY 990 Internship A: Professional Services 3-6(Spec)

PSY 991 Internship B: Professional Services 3-6(Spec)

Credit Limitation. Courses in the Department that are subject to credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: PSY 200, 400, 496, 497, 498, 500, 501, 600, 696, 697.

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