Courses Offered in Psychology

This course will introduce students to the experience of academic exploration that is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Through study of one or more compelling questions or topics in a small seminar setting, students will practice creative and critical thinking and will learn to express themselves effectively and appropriately in a college setting. They will develop relationships and practices that allow them to effectively utilize college resources and become members of a community of learners. The specific topic of the seminar will be developed by individual faculty and will be announced in advance. First year seminars are required for first-year students and transfer students with fewer than 15 credits. Not open to students who have received credit for IDS 189 or another first year seminar course.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: First Year Seminar

This course introduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior and to applications of psychological theory and research to everyday life. Topics covered include abnormal psychology, biological psychology, cognition, development, learning, personality, and social psychology. Students explore the nature of evidence in psychology, assess the value of theory in understanding contemporary social issues, and engage in systematic investigations of human behavior and mental processes. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credit for PSY103.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Contemporary Society

This course will expose students to professional development issues within psychology. Through readings, assignments, and guest speakers, students will explore topics such as: ethics and values in psychology; informed decision-making about coursework; opportunities at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels; allied professions; how to pursue and fund graduate study; careers in psychology and psychology’s value to other careers; and graduate school culture and expectations. Limited to psychology majors for free elective credit only. This course will be graded Pass/Fail. 1.5 lecture hours per week. 1.5 cr.

Credits: 1.50

Tis course surveys core areas of psychology and the insights they offer into how and why human beings behave as they do. In a seminar setting, with fieldwork and library related activities, students will explore the major perspectives in psychology, examine the work of noted psychologists explore the nature of evidence in psychological science, and assess the value of psychology in understanding contemporary social issues. Students completing PSY101 or PSY103 cannot take this course for credit. Limited to Honors Program students, upon approval of the Instructor and Honors Coordinator. First consideration given to Freshmen Honors Program Psychology majors. Substitutes for PSY 101 in all curricula.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Contemporary Society

This is the first of a two-course sequence (with PSY204R) integrating statistics and research methods in psychology. The course covers basic research design principles and descriptive statistics, and introduces the normal curve and the sampling distributions underlying inferential statistics. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: Psychology major and minor status, PSY101, and satisfactory of the math competency requirement.

Credits: 4.00

This is the second of a two-course sequence (with PSY203S) integrating statistics and research methods in psychology. The course covers more complex research designs and inferential statistical methods, including one-and two-way analysis of variance and selected non-parametric techniques. Students will design and conduct an independent research project. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: Psychology major or minor status and PSY 203S (or a grade of B- or better in CRJ 401 or NUR 409).

Credits: 4.00

This course presents an overview of research in animal and human learning including topics in reflexive behavior, and classical and operant conditioning. Emphasis will be placed on behaviorism as a philosophy of science, reasoning about cause and effect, measurement and evaluation of behavior, evolutionary mechanisms, ethics and the application of learning (to both animal and human populations). Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY101

Credits: 3.00

Introduction to the study of perception, memory, thought, language, attention, and reasoning. Connections with other cognitive sciences, including linguistics, neuroscience, computer science, and philosophy of mind, will be explored. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and the methods of biological psychology, and explores the biological bases of psychological development, behavior, and behavior disorders. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course describes the various forms of abnormal behavior. It covers the etiology, development and treatment of the major psychological disorders. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY302.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course is an introduction to theory and research in social psychology, the scientific study of how people's thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and behavior are affected by others. Topics include perception of the self and others, attitudes and persuasion, conformity, compliance and obedience, altruism, aggression, social influence and group decision-making. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY250.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

Personality psychology is the scientific study of the whole person and of individual differences. The course will survey major theories of personality. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY303.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course stresses the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors which affect the human organism from birth through adolescence. Various theoretical points of view, e.g. Freud, Piaget, Erikson, are presented. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY206, PSY251 or PSY252.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course is designed to provide students with an integrated exposure to child development. A broad theoretical background is combined with principles of application. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY206 or PSY218.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Contemporary Society

This course provides the student with a broad theoretical and practical basis for the understanding of this dynamic period of development. Theoretical models are reviewed within the context of important issues of the adolescent experience. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY206 or PSY218.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Contemporary Society

The course will guide students through the process of identifying internship sites of interest, preparing internship applications and acceptance documents, securing an appropriate internship placement and fostering the development of the knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to successful internship placement.
Prerequisites: Psychology major, nine completed credits in Psychology (including PSY101)

Credits: 1.50

This course in Health Psychology will examine the application of psychological principles and research in promoting and maintaining health and well-being and in preventing and treating illness. Working within bio-psychosocial and ecological frameworks, this course will explore how dynamic interactions between biological, psychological, social, environmental, economic, health systems, and health policy factors influence health and illness. Students will gain an understanding of how their own behaviors (e.g., diet, exercise, drug use, sexual behavior, exposure to environmental toxins) may affect their personal health outcomes, and impact their communities. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Pers Growth & Responsibility

This course will survey group theory, practice and research. Special attention will be given to group dynamics and processes, human relations training, organizational development, problem solving and leadership. The theoretical foundations of group psychotherapy and various methods of group counseling will be explored as they relate to individuals with physical and/or psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY215 and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course follows the development of the human being beyond adolescence into adulthood and old age, examining the impact of biological, psychological, and social factors upon the aging process. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to student who have received credits for PSY207.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines attention and memory from three perspectives: What do we know about attention and memory? What are some possible explanations of these phenomena? What are the practical and theoretical difficulties in studying attention and memory? Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PSY211 and three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

Sensation and perception are the processes through which humans and other animals extract information from the world. With an emphasis on vision and hearing, this course examines the physiology of sensation and the transformation of sensory impulses into meaningful perceptions. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PSY211 or PSY212, and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 200-299.

Credits: 3.00

An analysis of the nature, origins, and development of motives. Current research trends are examined for their theoretical implications and historical antecedents. Emphasis is on concepts such as drive, arousal, emotion, and esthetics. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: At least six credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course studies selection, training, motivation, morale, supervision, leadership and organizational development in business and industry. Emphasis is given to the psychological techniques used to measure and analyze behavior in industry. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY314.
Prerequisite: PSY101.

Credits: 3.00

This course explores how the brain carries out the functions of the mind. Through examinations of cognitive function following brain damage and patterns of brain activation during cognitive tasks, this course will explore the functional organization of our abilities to remember, use language, perceive the world, make plans, and experience emotion. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY315 or PSY316.
Prerequisites: 1) PSY211 or 212, and one year of college biology or 2) PSY 101, BIO200, and BIO201

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces students to the basic principles of behavior analysis derived from both classical and operant conditioning. Students will learn to use these principles to analyze and interpret examples of both overt and covert human behavior. In doing so, students will examine the relation between verbal and non-verbal behavior as it relates to the concepts of rule-governed behavior, self-control, and self-management. Prerequisite: At least six credits of course numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an overview of the major topics, methods, and perspectives within the psychology of language. Included will be linguistic analysis, speech recognition, animal communication and language, language and thought, language acquisition, and language disorders. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY211 and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course explores the psychology of human behavior as applied to the law. It will compare psychological perspectives and emphasize the role of psychologists as expert witnesses in resolving legal conflicts. Topics include psychological research related to jury selection and deliberation, eyewitness testimony and identification; the recovered memory debate; assessment of competence, the insane, and involuntary commitment; and psychological aspects of criminal profiling.
Prerequisites: PSY101 and Junior/Senior class standing.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an overview of the scientific and professional issues in the field of clinical psychology. It will focus on the professional role of the clinical psychologist in mental health settings. Topics include psychological assessment, forms of clinical intervention, research on the psychotherapy process and outcome, and current professional issues. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY215 and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299..

Credits: 3.00

This course examines human behavior and mental phenomena as the products of evolution by natural and sexual selection. Data on human and animal psychology, such as those found in studies of consciousness and cognition will be interpreted in light of principles of evolution, and current work designed to test evolutionary predictions will be considered. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 101.

Credits: 3.00

This course will explore gender as a social construction, examine theory and empirical research on gender, examine gender-related oppression and victimization, and investigate psychology's evolving understanding of this important social identity. Students will examine psychological literature on differences between women and men; social, biological, and cultural influences on gender; the experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people; and the treatment of men and women in classic theories and research. Students will consider how gender bias and other ideologies relate to inequality in power and/or resources, gain an increased awareness of and appreciation for diverse perspectives, and explore their own gender-related experiences. The course will also consider the intersectionality of gender with other important social identities such as race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and social class. Three lecture hours per week.
Pre/co-requisite: PSY101 AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: PSY215, PSY216, PSY217, PSY218, PSY251, PSY252, PSY322, IDS202, OR IDS350, CRJ365, HST218, POL309, POL371, SOC305, OR SOC306.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Diversity, Power Dyn, Soc Just

Psychopharmacology is the study of how drugs affect the brain, behavior, and cognition. Topics will include basic neurotransmission, drugs of abuse, and drug therapies for psychological disorders. Students will study fundamentals of neural communication, the psychological effects of drugs, and how drug actions can be understood in terms of effects on the brain. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PSY 212 and three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines how perception, thinking and reasoning, memory, and other mental processes change with development. Several theoretical perspectives will be explored, including Piagetian and New-Piagetian, information processing, psychometric and multiple intelligences. In addition to learning the theoretical perspectives, students will learn how cognition is assessed, how social and cultural context affect that assessment, and some practical applications. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: A course in developmental psychology (PSY 218, PSY 251, PSY 252, or PSY 322) and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines how personality, self-concept, attitudes, and behavior of the individual develop in interaction with biological, social, and cultural forces. Topics include attachment theory, development of the self, aggression, gender and ethnic identity, and moral development. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: A course in developmental psychology (PSY218, PSY251, PSY252, or PSY322), and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course is a continuation of PSY328 (ABAI), which covers application, analysis, and synthesis of operant and respondent principles and procedures used for behavioral changes in a variety of applied settings. Topics covered include ethical considerations, behavioral systems support, selection of intervention strategies and evaluating outcomes, and the measurement, display, and interpretation of behavioral data. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY328.

Credits: 3.00

The relationship between human behavior and the physical environment, both natural and built. The behavioral effects of such things as spatial design, crowding, noise, privacy, personal space, and climate are examined. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: At least six credits of courses numbered PSY 205 - 299.

Credits: 3.00

This course will examine the psychological research and theory on a topic of social and cultural diversity selected by individual instructors teaching the course. Examples may include, but are not limited to, the psychology of prejudice and discrimination, racial and ethnic identity development, sexual orientation, the psychology of social class, multi-cultural psychology, or some combination of these topics. Students will consider how bias, explicit and implicit, and ideology relate to inequality in power and/or resources; gain an increased awareness of and appreciation for diverse perspectives; explore their own experiences, privilege, and positions within power structures and groups; discuss the dynamics of prejudice and oppression; and consider similarities and differences across cultures and groups within the United States. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: At least one of the following: PSY215, 216, 217, or 218, and at least three additional credits of courses numbered PSY205-299. Completion of a W-I course.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Diversity, Power Dyn, Soc Just, Written Communication-Level II

This course explores the ideas and issues that have shaped psychology. Particular attention is given to basic and enduring questions behind psychology's varied and changing theoretical orientations. Psychology's historical milestones are examined in their intellectual, scientific, and cultural contexts. Students read original sources and engage in significant writing and revision. Not open to students who have received credits for PSY 404 or PSY 444. Prerequisite: 15 credits in Psychology..

Credits: 3.00

The internship gives the student an opportunity to apply developmental, organizational, or clinical psychology in community settings. Through this field experience the student explores career options, gains practical experience and skills, and makes contacts with potential employers. The specific setting is determined by the student’s interests and by the availability of placements.
Prerequisites: Psychology major, junior or senior status, completion of PSY299 or PSY519 or Chairperson permission.

Credits: 1.00 - 3.00

This advanced research course focuses on the principles of behavior discovered in the animal laboratory. Students will be responsible for shaping the behavior of a rat to illustrate behavioral concepts and principles. Students will read and analyze advanced literature on animal learning and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in animal learning and behavior. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisites: WII course, PSY 203S, PSY210 or 328, and at least six credits in courses numbered PSY300-399.

Credits: 4.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course presents the many methods used to study development across the lifespan, including observation, interview, questionnaire, and experiment. Through reading and discussing published research, and working on individual research projects, students learn the principles of research design necessary for investigating developmental change. Students will read and analyze advanced literature in developmental psychology and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the field.Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY203S, a course in developmental psychology (PSY218, PSY251, PSY252, PSY322, PSY336, PSY337, or PSY544), and at least six credits of courses numbered PSY300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

The course will guide students through the process of identifying internship sites of interest, preparing internship applications and acceptance documents, securing an appropriate internship placement and fostering the development of the knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to successful internship placement. Limited to Psychology majors. This course will be graded Pass/Fail only. One and a half lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PSY 101, minimum of 18 credits in Psychology, minimum GPA of 3.0 in Psychology.

Credits: 1.50

The internship gives the student an opportunity to apply psychology in community, institutional, and business settings. Through this field experience the student explores career options, gains practical experience and skills, and makes contacts with potential employers. The specific type of internship setting will be determined by the student's interests and by the availability of placements. Open to Psychology majors with at least a 3.0 GPA in Psychology who have completed 24 credits in Psychology. This course may be repeated for additional credits.

Credits: 3.00

The internship provides an opportunity to apply behavior analysis in community, institutional or business field settings. The student explores career options, gains practical experience and skills, and produces written products that synthesize experiences with readings in the area. The specific setting is determined by the student’s interests and by the availability of placements. Students will read and analyze advanced literature in the topic and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the field. Open to Psychology majors, with at least a 3.0 GPA who have completed 24 credits in Psychology and a WII course. Recommended for the Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. This course may be repeated for additional credits.
Prerequisites: Grade of B or better in both PSY 210 and PSY 328.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course is an opportunity for the student to do scholarly research or theoretical work under the supervision of a faculty member. Requires a written proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chairperson. This course cannot serve as a substitute for any required course in the Psychology curriculum. Open only to Juniors and Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA in PSY courses.

Credits: 1.00 - 3.00

This course is an opportunity for the student to conduct a substantial empirical research project on a significant psychological question, under supervision of a faculty member. Requires a written proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chairperson. This course cannot serve as a substitute for any required course in the Psychology curriculum. Limited to Juniors and Seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA in PSY courses.

Credits: 1.00 - 4.00

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study in a specific area of psychology in a small-group setting. Students will read and analyze advanced literature in the topic and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the field. The seminar topic will be announced in advance. The topic will be announced in advance. Three hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY203S, any PSY course numbered 210-299, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in biological psychology. Students will read and analyze advanced biological literature and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the subfield of biological psychology. The specific topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: WII course, PSY203S, PSY212, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in clinical psychology. Students will read and analyze advanced clinical literature and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the subfield of clinical psychology. The specific topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: WII course, PSY203S, PSY215, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in cognitive psychology. Students will read and analyze advanced cognitive literature and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the subfield of cognitive psychology. The specific topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: WII course, PSY203S, PSY211, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in developmental psychology. Students will read and analyze advanced developmental literature and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in developmental psychology. The topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: WII course, PSY203S, one of the following: PSY218, 251, 252, or 322, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in learning theory. Students will read and analyze advanced literature in learning theory and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the learning theory subfield. The specific topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: WII course, PSY203S, PSY210, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This seminar provides an opportunity for intensive study, in a small-group setting, in social psychology. Students will read and analyze advanced literature in social psychology and will engage in a substantial amount of informal and formal writing. Through revision of written work (based on feedback from peers and instructors), and through discussion of writing processes and conventions used by psychologists (e.g., from the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association), students will learn to express themselves more effectively. Students will also reflect upon the ways that writing can support learning of advanced concepts in the social psychology subfield. The specific topic will be announced in advance. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: WII course, PSY203S, PSY216, and at least six credits of PSY courses numbered 300-399.

Credits: 3.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course is only for Psychology majors who have attained a 3.5 cumulative average in Psychology. It involves a Directed Study under the supervision of one or more members of the Psychology faculty.
Prerequisite: Invitation and/or acceptance by the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 3.00 - 6.00

This course is an opportunity for the student to conduct a substantial empirical research project on a significant psychological question, under supervision of a faculty member. Students will read advanced literature in the topic. Through writing and revision, they will learn to write professionally, use writing as a tool for learning, and develop and defend a thesis. Requires a written proposal approved by a faculty member and the Department Chairperson. Limited to Psychology majors with at least a 3.5 GPA in PSY courses.
Prerequisite: Invitation and/or acceptance by the Department Chairperson.

Credits: 3.00 - 6.00

This course fulfills these general education curriculum requirements: Written Commun-Level III

This course introduces the student to procedures and techniques in conducting psychological research including statistical procedures used in describing and analyzing data. It enables the student to interpret research extracted from psychological journals.
Prerequisite: Statistics and Experimentation I or equivalent. Students in programs other than M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course will examine physical, behavioral, cognitive, socio-emotional and moral development from conception until death. Examining a diverse set of cultures and subcultures, development will be understood in terms of major theoretical perspectives and of relevant research. Applications of developmental knowledge to understanding and working with typically and non-typically developing individuals will be included.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides a background for understanding the relationship between experimental and applied behavioral work, and deals with basic and selected topics in respondent and operant conditioning of human and animal behavior. Special emphasis is given to definitions, characteristics, principles, processes and concepts in experimental and applied behavior analysis. Also covered are ethical considerations in human and animal research, and the measurement, display, and interpretation of data.
Prerequisite: Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides the student with an in-depth analysis of historical and contemporary models of personality. Students are required to develop an eclectic system which they can use in understanding human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on systems which are dynamic, interactional, and developmental.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course deals with the application of basic behavior analytic methods, and introduces the student to intervention strategies in a variety of settings. Topics include behavioral measurement and interpretation of intervention data, ethical considerations, and translating experimental research into applied work.
Prerequisite: Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course is a continuation of PSY 725 Applied Behavior Analysis I, and introduces more complex intervention strategies for changing behavior in various settings. There will be an emphasis on ethical considerations, experimental evaluation of interventions, and functional assessment and selection of appropriate intervention strategies.
Prerequisite: PSY725; Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

The content of the course will vary depending on the current student interests. Students are expected to develop strategies for self-study and academic development. Emphases will include expectations in the graduate program, experiential training, thesis projects, and planning for post-graduate careers, credentialing, and/or further educational pursuits.
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: Must have successfully completed, or be enrolled in, 3 credits from either PSY715 or PSY725. Students in programs other than M.S. Behavior Analysis require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course includes the theory and practice of counseling. It examines the helping relationship, the historical development of counseling, the characteristics and concerns of counselors and the goals of counseling as well as the basic approaches toward counseling, diagnosis and referral procedures. Ethical and legal considerations are discussed.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

Each student is expected, through counseling-related required readings, lectures and discussion of various theories of counseling and psychotherapy, group and individual counseling presentations, counseling role playing sessions, critiqued video and audio taped counseling sessions, case studies involvement, to refine and to further develop his/her own counseling style.
Prerequisite: PSY731.
Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course is offered for both teachers and counselors. The aim of the course is to introduce the basic principles of psychological testing and to study, in depth, the most commonly used instruments for assessing intelligence, achievement, aptitude, interest, and personality.
Prerequisite: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

The focus is on non-traditional approaches to helping others. The course includes the development of skills in areas such as consultation, crisis intervention, and the assessment and development of community resources. It is recommended for students interested in employment in educational institutions, mental health facilities, human services agencies and rehabilitation settings.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course covers the historical underpinnings of, and current developments in, the systems of thought in psychology: Psychoanalytic, Behavioral, Humanistic, and Cognitive. In addition, current interdisciplinary developments are discussed as they relate to areas to produce biological and physiological emphases in psychology.

Credits: 3.00

This course will introduce students to the history, philosophy and conceptual model of cognitive behavioral therapy, and address the practice issues revolving around models of treatment, standards of care and the importance of empirically validated treatment. Students will learn basic intervention strategies, for example, relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, brief/graduated exposure therapy, and several others.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course stresses the abnormal-deviant, pathological, and maladaptive - influences on human development and compares various forms of intervention. Attention will be paid to theoretical approaches to psychopathology such as psychoanalytic, learning, and behavioral therapies. Specific types of interventions such as pharmacotherapies, nondirective play therapy, conjoint family therapy, and mutimodal types are included.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course presents the student with an understanding of the current classificatory system used in the field of clinical psychology. It is intended to develop competence in the diagnosis of personality disorders with a focus on the overlap of diagnostic categories.
Prerequisite: Either PSY730N or PSY739. Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course assists counselors/educators to meet the needs of youth through group procedures. Basic principles, research, and types of organizational procedures for group activities are analyzed. Opportunities exist for class members to observe their own behavior and that of others through role playing, video taping, and group exercise.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

The course is designed for teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, marriage/couples and family therapists. The course will include an overview of family systems, communications dynamics and practical skills for coping with life situations in contemporary family systems. Theoretical approaches will be reinforced through case history procedures stressing child rearing practices.

Credits: 3.00

This course reviews legal and ethical issues regarding the practice of human services professionals. Specific topics related to the interaction of the law with mental health, marriage/couples, family and rehabilitation counseling are discussed.
Prerequisites: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course presents an overview of the field, including the study of selection, placement, training and development, performance measurement and evaluation, job/task analysis, work satisfaction and motivation, supervision leadership and behavioral management, and job workplace design. The techniques used by the industrial psychologist are emphasized.
Prerequisites: General or Introductory Psychology and a course dealing with statistics or test and measurement.

Credits: 3.00

This course studies the procedures used in recruiting, identifying, selecting and placing people in jobs where they have the best chance for success. The measurement and identification of job performance knowledge, skills and abilities are covered. Both theoretical and practical considerations are emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSY786

Credits: 3.00

Work motivation and job satisfaction are stressed in relation to such practical issues as work behavior, absenteeism, and turnover. Techniques to measure motivation and satisfaction are presented and evaluated. Physical and task environment variables and their interaction with work motivation and satisfaction are emphasized.

Credits: 3.00

This course covers the theory, principles, and practices in the field of training and development in organization. The Instructional Systems Development (ISD) approach is presented as a model for the logical sequence of steps in the development of training programs. Other topics include scientifically based training principles, task and person analysis, and legal issues.

Credits: 3.00

The student is presented with: the various statistical and psychometric considerations in behavior measurement; job/task analysis techniques, the procedures for identifying and developing job performance criteria measures; and techniques to integrate these fundamental steps into a formal appraisal and review system.

Credits: 3.00

This course focuses on the application of basic psychological research procedures and techniques to Industrial/Organizational Psychology. There will be specific consideration of research topics related to human resources, organizational development and program evaluation. Students will design and conduct research projects relevant to organizational goals.
Prerequisites: PSY786 and PSY780

Credits: 3.00

This course presents statistics used by I/O psychologists including measures of central tendency and variability, sampling distributions, differences between means, univariate ANOVA, linear regression, correlation, and multiple regression. Students will become familiar with multivariate ANOVA, nonlinear regression, and correlation, path and factor analysis, meta-analysis, and causal modeling. Students will use a major statistical software package.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an overview of the psychologist's role as a consultant in the organizational change process. Students will learn the history and theory of organizational consulting, what organizational psychologists do when consulting and how they do it. Specific topics will include organizational problem diagnosis, intervention planning, consulting strategies, change process implementation and intervention evaluation.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines how people think, act, and interact with each other in diverse social situations. Topics will include social cognition, attitude structure and change, prosocial behavior, aggression, prejudice and stereotyping, social influence, group processes and intergroup relations, social neuroscience, and cultural and evolutionary social psychology. The course will focus on both the empirical research and the theoretical frameworks of social psychology. Practical applications of social psychology will also be considered.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines the psychological connections between people and the built and natural environment. Topics will include environmental perception, cognition, and attitudes; natural and built environments; personal space; territoriality, place attachment, crowding, and density; climate and weather; sustainability; and environmental design. The course will focus on both historical as well as emerging trends in the field.

Credits: 3.00

This course will introduce students to psychometric theory, research, and methods that provide the basic skills necessary to construct, evaluate, and interpret psychological tests. Test applications will also be covered. Classical test theory views of reliability, item analysis, validity, and test development principles will be included. Moreover, modern approaches to test theory, including item response theory and generalizabilty theory, will be examined.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines the complicated systems of individual and group psychological processes in organizations. The impact of the organization on the individual and on groups of individuals is emphasized. The course investigates the relationship between organizational psychology theories and organizational development practices. Specific topics include theories of leadership in organizations, group processes, work motivation and job satisfaction. Particular emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues involving modern organizations,

Credits: 3.00

Students will develop a practical understanding of the principles and procedures within the experimental analysis of behavior. Topics will include schedules of reinforcement, stimulus control, conditioned reinforcement, choice, and establishing/abolishing operations. Students will complete online or in-person labs, read relevant primary research articles, and prepare a final experimental project proposal that is developed in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisite: Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course introduces substance use theories, research, and treatment. Using a biopsychosocial perspective, students will learn the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs, and the effects of substance use on individuals, families and communities. Current treatments considered effective for different populations will be discussed.
Prerequisites: PSY731 and PSY740, or permission from the Instructor.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an in-depth examination of how to conduct functional behavioral assessments as a necessary and integral component of three interrelated processes in applied behavior analysis: problem identification, program design, and outcome evaluation. Case studies will be used throughout the course. Prerequisite: Must be in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course provides an overview of the research methods particular to experimental and applied behavior analysis. Small N research designs are emphasized and compared with case studies and group designs. Special emphasis will be on the measurement of behavior, displaying behavioral data, and interpreting behavioral data. Additional topics will include ethical considerations in behavioral research and applications, as well as experimental evaluation of interventions.
Prerequisite: Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course deals with the legal, ethical and professional issues that arise in the career of a behavior analyst. Topics include appropriately identifying functional relations, selecting targets for change, deciding when to implement behavior change procedures, evaluating the outcomes and kinds of interventions, and considerations in working with human and non-human populations. All course topics will be considered with respect to laws, professional codes of ethics and cultural competencies that are relevant and specific to behavior analysts.
Prerequisite: Must be a student in the MS Behavior Analysis program, or by permission of the program coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines the conceptual underpinning of behaviorism, the philosophy underlying behavior analysis. The readings will focus on the writings of prominent behavior analysts as primary sources or will be organized around a specific theme in the field (e.g., private events, phylogeny and ontogeny, cultural design, verbal behavior, etc.) The topic will be announced in advance.
Course Prerequisites: At least one of PSY 715 or PSY 725, or permission of the coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

This course examines major theories, research, and practice in the fields of Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), also called Performance Management (PM). By considering real world application to organizational situations, topics are covered from a behavior analytic viewpoint. Topics may include: motivation, work attitudes (e.g., job satisfaction, organizational commitment, etc), perception, decision-making, diversity, leadership, working in groups and teams, and individual differences. Particular emphasis will be on how to understand human behavior in the context of OBM and PM theories to meet goals of both the individual and organizations. In addition, at least 8 hours will be directly related to supervision of applied behavior analysts in ABA related settings.
Course Prerequisites: At least 21 credits completed in behavior analysis graduate courses, or permission of the coordinator.

Credits: 3.00

An independent research project supervised by a faculty member of the Psychology Department.

Credits: 3.00

An independent research project supervised by a faculty member of the Psychology Department.

Credits: 3.00 - 6.00

This course examines the use of psychopharmacological agents in the treatment of psychological disorders. The indications, usage, positive behavioral effects and adverse effects of psychoactive drugs will be explored. Particular emphasis will be placed on diagnostic, behavioral and epidemiological considerations of psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY740 preferred, or either PSY730 or PSY739. Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling Psychology and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the Coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

This course will focus on assisting professionals to develop small group leadership skills. The psychological principles of small group leadership will be analyzed and related research will be reviewed. Class members will lead, participate, and process small group simulations and role plays to develop a personal orientation to small group leadership that integrates psychological theory and experiential learning.

Credits: 3.00

In this course, the student develops a research proposal on an approved topic related to the student's program of study, and to be carried out in collaboration with an approved second reader according to accreditation standards. Three seminar hours per week.
Prerequisite: Must have completed at least 18 credits in the behavior analysis graduate program.

Credits: 3.00

In this course, the student develops a thesis proposal that requires a plan for empirical research on a significant psychological question related to the student's program of study. The proposal is developed under the supervision of a faculty member and thesis committee.
Prerequisites: Final year of Master's program, minimum 3.5 GPA in courses or invitation by a faculty sponsor, and approval in writing by both the Faculty sponsor and the program coordinator. Required for students pursuing the thesis option.

Credits: 3.00

The Counseling Practicum provides for development of basic counseling skills via direct service interventions with clients in a clinical setting, approved by the Practicum/Internship Coordinator in concert with weekly class of PSY925B: Practicum Seminar. This course requires a minimum of 100 clock hours of supervised experiences to include a minimum of 40 hours of direct service work with clientele, 15 hours of individual supervision by an on-site clinical supervisor and 25 hours of group supervision from on-campus faculty supervisor.

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S. Counseling Program Coordinator required. Prerequisites: PSY731, PSY732, PSY734N, PSY739, PSY740 and
PSY777. Co-requisite: PSY925B. 1.5 credits.
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Credits: 1.50

This weekly Practicum Seminar will explore the theory and practice of counseling as it relates to students experiences in their clinical setting, in concert with PSY 925A: Counseling Practicum. Students will reflect on their own developmental progress and process as professional counselors-in-training. Throughout this seminar, students will discuss clinical experiences and integrate their formal counseling profession preparation into a multidimensional program of integral services. The general practice of counseling may include assessment, diagnosis and treatment, counseling and psychotherapy, of a nonmedical nature of mental and emotional disorders, psychoeducational techniques aimed at prevention of such disorders, and consultation to individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S. Counseling Program Coordinator required. Prerequisites: PSY731, PSY732, PSY734, PSY739, PSY740; and PSY 777R. Co-requisite: PSY925A. 2.5 credits.

Credits: 2.50

Students in this course will apply skills from coursework during a 300-hour internship in a work setting, and will attend a weekly group meeting. The internship will focus on issues in Human Resources or Organizational Development. Students must meet with program coordinator at least one semester ahead to set up the internship. Permission from the Program Coordinator necessary for enrollment.
Prerequisites: PSY785, PSY780, MGT780, BUS850 and at least one course in one of the specialty areas of Human Resources or Organizational Development.

Credits: 3.00

The Counseling Internship I provides for development of advanced counseling skills via direct service interventions with clients in a clinical setting, approved by the Practicum/Internship Coordinator in concert with weekly class of PSY 9458: Internship I Seminar. This course requires a minimum of 300 clock hours of supervised experiences to include a minimum of 120 hours of direct service work with clientele, 15 hours of individual supervision by an on-site clinical supervisor and 25 hours minimum of group supervision from on-campus faculty supervisor (minimal total of 40 hours of combined individual and group supervision),

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S.Counseling Program Coordinator is required. Prerequisites: PSY 925A and PSY 925B. Co-requisite: PSY 945B. 1.5 credits.

Credits: 1.50

This weekly Internship I Seminar will explore the theory and practice of counseling as it relates to students' experiences in their clinical setting, in concert with PSY 945A: Counseling Internship I. This seminar represents second level of ongoing field-based counseling training completed after Practicum. Students will reflect on their own developmental progress and process as professional counselors-in-training. Throughout this seminar, students will discuss clinical experiences and integrate their formal counseling profession preparation into a multidimensional program of integral services. The general practice of counseling may include assessment, diagnosis and treatment, counseling and psychotherapy, of a nonmedical nature of mental and emotional disorders, psychoeducational techniques aimed at prevention of such disorders, and consultation to individuals,
couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S. Counseling Program Coordinator required. Prerequisite: PSY 925A and PSY 925B. Co-requisite: PSY 945A. 2.5 credits.

Credits: 2.50

The Counseling Internship II provides for continued development of advanced counseling skills via direct service interventions with clients in a clinical setting, approved by the Practicum/Internship Coordinator in concert with weekly class of PSY 946B: Internship II Seminar. This course requires a minimum of 300 clock
hours of supervised experiences to include a minimum of 120 hours of direct service work with clientele, 15 hours of individual supervision by an on-site clinical supervisor and 25 hours minimum of group supervision from on-campus faculty supervisor (minimal total of 40 hours of combined individual and group supervision). Internship hours in excess of 600 must conform to 1 hour of individual supervision for every 16 hours of client contact.

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S.Counseling Program Coordinator is required. Prerequisites: PSY 945A and PSY 945B. Co-requisite: PSY 946B. 1.5 credits.

Credits: 1.50

This weekly Internship II Seminar will explore the theory and practice of counseling as it relates to students' experiences in their clinical setting, in concert with PSY 946A: Counseling Internship II. This seminar represents third level of ongoing field-based counseling training completed after Internship I Seminar. Students will reflect on their own developmental progress and process as professional counselors-in-
training. Throughout this seminar, students will discuss clinical experiences and integrate their formal counseling profession preparation into a multidimensional program of integral services. The general practice of counseling may include assessment, diagnosis and treatment, counseling and psychotherapy, of a non-medical nature of mental and emotional disorders, psychoeducational techniques aimed at prevention of such disorders, and consultation to individuals,
couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.

Restricted Admission. Permission of the M.S. Counseling Program Coordinator required. Prerequisite: PSY 945A and PSY 945B. Co-requisite: PSY 946A. 2.5 credits.

Credits: 2.50

These courses provide intensive instruction on special topics in Psychology. The specific content of the courses will be designed by the instructor(s). Instruction may take the form of seminars, conferences, or institutes; courses may occur at Salem State University or at a community location.
Prerequisite: Students in programs other than the M.S. in Counseling and M.Ed. in School Counseling require permission from the M.S. in Counseling program coordinator prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits: 3.00

These courses provide intensive instruction on special topics in Industrial organizational Psychology. The specific content of the courses will be designed by the instructor(s). Instruction may take the form of seminars, conferences, or institutes. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, providing that the special topic is different each time, and this course may be taken for multiple credit within a term. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00 - 6.00

This course provides intensive instruction on special topics in Behavior Analysis. The specific content of the course will be designed by the instructor{s). Instruction may take the form of seminars,conferences, or institutes; and courses may occur at Salem State University or at a community location. This course may be taken up to three times for credit, provided that the special topic is different each time, and this course may be taken for multiple credit within a term. Three lecture hours per week.

Credits: 3.00

In this course, the student carries out and completes a research project on an approved applied topic related to the student's program of study, and to be carried out in collaboration with a second reader consistent with accreditation standards. Three seminar hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY898.

Credits: 3.00

The thesis requires empirical research on a significant psychological question related to the student's program of study. The thesis is carried out under supervision of a faculty member and thesis committee.
Prerequisites: Final year of Master's program, minimum 3.5 GPA in courses or invitation by a faculty sponsor, and approval in writing by both the Faculty sponsor and the program coordinator. For MS in Behavior Analysis students, a passing grade in PSY 899.

Credits: 3.00