2011-2012 Graduate Catalog

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

School of Psychological Sciences

PSY 500 Educational Psychology for Teachers

This course is designed to be an in-depth overview of research and theory on learning and cognition, social and personal development, individual differences, motivation and assessment of student learning. Particular attention will be given to the application of these topics to classroom settings.

3

PSY 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

PSY 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline and knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable under different subtitles.

1 - 3

PSY 530 Life Span Developmental Psychology

Human growth and development from conception through senescence, focusing on cognitive, affective, social and pyschomotor developmetn throughout the life span.

3

PSY 540 Theories and Principles of Learning

A survey of classical and contemporary theory and research related to human cognition. Topics include the study of learning processes, memory and higher cognitive functions.

3

PSY 550 Cognitive Development

Examine classic and contemporary research and theory on cognitive development of children, and specific topics such as attention, memory, and intelligence. Undergraduates may not register without permission of instructor.

3

PSY 575 Educational Assessment

The course will provide educators with the skills needed to evaluate, explain, and apply assessment and testing data to inform classroom instruction and education decisions.

3

PSY 580 Psychopharmacology

Intended to educate clinicians about the various medications that are often used in the treatment of mental illness and the mechanisms that allow them to work.

3

PSY 582 Behavioral Genetics

Prerequisite: PSY 120. Majors only. Juniors and above. 3.0 GPA and above. Introductory genetics course recommended. Consider genetic basis of behavior in humans and animals; contemporary issues include heritability, cognitive disabilities, psychopathology, personality disorders, and pharmacogenomics.

3

PSY 590 Seminar in History and Systems

Philosophical perspectives and major theories and systems are reviewed as they contributed to the development of contemporary psychology. Course required for state psychology board licensing eligibility.

3

PSY 595 Special Topics in Psychology

Scheduled on an irregular basis to explore special areas in psychology and carries a subtitle for each offering. Check department office for topics currently planned. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 5

PSY 600 Graduate Research Methodology

Graduates only. Majors only. Introduction to basic concepts in psychology research, including experimental design, non-experimental methods, statistical analysis and researchers' ethical responsibilities. Overview of ongoing research in Psychology Department.

3

PSY 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

1 - 3

PSY 625 Principles of Neuropsychology

Survey of functional neuroanatomy and neurophysiology related to human psychological processes. Discussion of theories of neuropsychology and their experimental and clinical applications. Introduction to neuropsychological disorders and their assessment/ treatment.

3

PSY 626 Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment

Prerequisite: PSY 625. Principles of behavioral and neurophysiological assessment. Standards of practice. Practice experience with behavioral/ neurophysiological measurement, development of problem-lists and report writing.

3

PSY 627 Psychometrics

Survey of psychometric considerations within areas of personality, psychopathology, intelligence, neuropsychology. Topics include: domain theory test construction, test operating characteristics, multivariate methods within psychometrics, exemplars across major areas.

3

PSY 630 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychology

Prerequisite: PSY 530 or equivalent. Physical, social and emotional development of children from conception through puberty, stressing normal development and major development theories.

3

PSY 635 Individual Differences in Cognition

Prerequisite: PSY 540 or equivalent. Examine individual differences between learners from a cognitive viewpoint. Review verbal, mathematical and spatial abilities, cognitive styles, problem solving and gender and cultural differences. Seminar format.

3

PSY 640 Cultural Issues in Educational Psychology

This course covers research and theory on culture and its relationships with and applications to areas of educational psychology including development, cognition, assessment and school achievement, motivation, and individual differences.

3

PSY 644 Motivation in Education

Students will investigate what it means to be properly motivated, why individuals often develop problematic motivational patterns, and how proper motivation can be fostered.

3

PSY 654 Seminar in College Teaching

Practices, issues and research in college teaching. Instructional models and methods, course planning, cognition, testing and grading, student-teacher interaction and ethics.

3

PSY 661 Trends and Issues in Educational Psychology

Majors only. Examines professional, philosophical, theoretical issues and trends across the discipline. Students practice and receive feedback regarding written and oral communication skills.

3

PSY 663 Apprenticeship

Consent of instructor. Work with faculty member on professional endeavors such as research, writing, course planning or public service. Requires 3 hours per week for each credit. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

1 - 3

PSY 664 Advanced Social Psychology

Examine major areas of social psychology e.g., aggression, altruism, cooperation, attitude change, and impression management; learn about observation and other data-collection techniques. Possible laboratory observations.

3

PSY 674 Measurement I: Educational Testing

Prerequisite: SRM 600. Construction and evaluation of tests and other measures. Topics include score and norm interpretation, reliability and validity. Item construction and analysis, rating scales and questionnaires.

3

PSY 675 Measurement II: Advanced Techniques

Prerequisite: PSY 674. Classical and modern measurement theory and methods. Derivations of reliability and validity formulae, test bias, item response theory, logistic models, score equating, standards, individual prediction and classification.

3

PSY 680 Neuroscience Seminar

Graduates only. Reviews current theories and research regarding neurophysiological underpinnings of typical and atypical human behavior. Topics include: neuroscientific investigation of behavioral domains, cognitive models, genetic contributions, and developmental influences.

3

PSY 681 Cognition and Instruction I

An introductory overview of various theoretical and applied perspectives on cognition and instruction, including behavioral, cognitive, meaningful learning, and situated cognition. Includes significant classroom-based observational and clinical interview experiences.

3

PSY 682 Cognition and Instruction II

Prerequisite: PSY 681 or PSY 540. Assumes basic knowledge of cognitive and instructional theory. Focuses on research in development, cognition and instruction, subject matter, and social and cultural contexts of learning.

3

PSY 683 Research Issues in Cognition and Development

Course will consist of an overview of a range of formal to semi-formal educational research models. It includes philosophical ideas and assumptions, qualitative quantitative research models and ethical issues.

3

PSY 684 Advanced Seminar in Human Development

Prerequisite: PSY 530. For Graduate students wishing to develop advanced competency. Periodically, seminar may focus on topic reflecting instructor's interest area or on developing a student's inquiry. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

3

PSY 685 Advanced Seminar in Learning and Cognition

Prerequisite: PSY 540. Pursue original research into learning and cognitive processes under the guidance of a faculty member. Arranged to reflect faculty and students' interests. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

3

PSY 686 Advanced Seminar in Measurement and Assessment

For graduate students wishing to develop a competency in psychological and educational measurement. The seminar will focus on an advanced topic in contemporary measurement and assessment. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits.

3

PSY 692 Internship in Educational Psychology

Consent of instructor. Full-or part-time assignment in a field-based setting under supervision. Students work a minimum of 3 hours per week for each hour of credit. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of 18 credits.

1 - 9

PSY 693 Research Practicum

Each student will collaborate in research with a psychology professor. The research topic and nature of involvement are determined by consultation between student and professor. S/U graded.

1 - 3

PSY 694 Practicum

Consent of instructor. Majors only. Supervised experience in diagnostics of neuropsychological deficits. Individual and group supervision emphasizing behavioral interview and psychometric data. S/U graded.

3

PSY 695 Special Topics in Educational Psychology

Specialized topics or contemporary issues. Topics vary. Repeatable, maximum of two times, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

PSY 697 Master's Project in Psychology

Majors only. Consent of advisor. For Master's students in psychology as an approved alternative to the written comprehensive examination. Students will enroll with major advisor to develop research proposal, conduct project and report results. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

3 - 6

PSY 699 Thesis

Recommended in place of M.A. project, especially for students applying to doctoral programs. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 6

PSY 797 Doctoral Proposal Research

Doctoral students must earn 4 hours as partial fulfillment of requirements for the doctorate. Check with the Graduate School regarding appropriate procedures and formats. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of four credits.

1 - 4

PSY 799 Doctoral Dissertation

Must earn 12 hours as partial fulfillment of requirements for the doctorate. Dissertation must be approved by and defended before the dissertation committee. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 12

PSY 999 Graduate School Continuous Registration

To permit a graduate student to continue making progress in a degree program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

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