Gerontology (Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog) The following prerequisite courses will meet General Education requirements: COM 115(3); PLS 101(3); PSY 121(3); BIO 102(4) or BMS 110(4); CHM 105(5) or 106(4) or 160(4)

2. Major Requirements

   1. Prerequisite for required courses for Gerontology major: PSY 304(3) or 350(3)

   2. Core courses for Gerontology major:

      1. Substantive Aging Courses: BMS 260(4); GER 310(3), 380(3), 470(3); PSY 365(3)

      2. Research Methods Course: PSY 203(3)-or PSY 302 or SOC 301(3) or another course approved by advisor

      3. Communication Skills Course: COM 390(3) or 326(3) or 332(3) or 405(3) or another course approved by advisor

      4. Statistics Course: AGR 330(3) or ECO 308(3) or MTH 340(3) or PSY 200(3) or QBA 237(3) or REC 331(3) or SOC 302(3) or another course approved by advisor

      5. Health Sciences Course: BMS 240(3) or BMS 310(3) or HRA 130(3) or another course focusing on physical health and wellness selected by the student with advisor approval

   3. Other required courses: GER 498(6-12), Supervised Practicum in Gerontology and GER 499(3), Seminar in Gerontology

   4. Electives to complete comprehensive major: 6 hours of GER courses with another 3 hours selected by the student with advisor approval

3. Electives to complete 125 hours. Students are encouraged to use these hours to complete another major or minor

4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Psychology (Non-Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

2. Major Requirements (34 hours)

   1. Required Core (13 hours): PSY 121, 200, 302, 315, 495

   2. Foundation Coursework (9 hours) Choose at least one course from each of the following areas:

      1. Developmental: PSY 331, 350, 365, 441

      2. Basic Processes: PSY 336, 422, 502, 506, 521, 525

      3. Applied: PSY 304, 359, 512, 529

   3. Additional 12 hours of psychology electives, at least 6 hours of which must be numbered 300 or above.

3. Minor Required

4. Specific Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

5. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Psychology (Non-Comprehensive)

1. General Education (see General Education section of catalog)

2. Major Requirements (34 hours)

   1. Required Core (13 hours): PSY 121, 200, 302, 315, 495

   2. Foundation Coursework (9 hours) Choose at least one course from each of the following areas:

      1. Developmental: PSY 331, 350, 365, 441

      2. Basic Processes: PSY 336, 422, 502, 506, 521, 525

      3. Applied: PSY 304, 359, 512, 529

   3. Additional 12 hours of psychology electives, at least 6 hours of which must be numbered 300 or above.

3. Minor Required

4. General Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (see “Academic Programs and Requirements” section of catalog)

Gerontology

1. Required Core Courses: GER 380(3); and two of the following courses: BMS 260(4); PSY 365(3); GER 310(3)

2. Complete an additional 9 hours of elective courses chosen from the following with approval of the program coordinator or delegate (6 hours must be courses with a GER designation) to bring total hours in minor to at least 18 hours:
   GER 310(3)*, 320(3), 330(3), 350(3), 365(3), 396(1-3), 397(1-3); BMS 260(4)*; COM 390(3); PED 567(3); PSY 365(3)*; or another approved course. 
   *Counts in elective hours if not taken as a “required” core course.

Psychology

1. Required Courses (6-9 hours) – complete one of the following groups:

   1. PSY 121(3) and PSY 203(3)

   2. PSY 121(3) and PSY 200(3) and PSY 302(3)

2. Elective Courses (9-12 hours) – complete additional PSY courses, with at least 6 hours numbered 300 or above, to total at least 18 hours

Psychology

No certificate to teach is issued on a psychology minor. However, those teaching psychology in high school will find this program valuable, as will those planning graduate work in educational psychology, counseling and guidance, etc.

1. Required Courses (9-12 hours) – complete one of the following groups:

   1. PSY 121(3) and PSY 203(3) and PSY 331(3)

   2. PSY 121(3) and PSY 200(3) and PSY 302(3) and PSY 331(3)

2. Elective Courses (12-15 hours) – complete additional PSY courses, numbered 300 or above, to total at least 24 hours. 
   NOTE:  PSY 380, 385, 390 may not be used toward this requirement.

Gerontology Courses

GER 300 Service Learning Curricular Component 1, F,S

Prerequisite: 30 hours and concurrent registration in a gerontology course designated as service learning offering. An integrative learning experience which addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of and participation in public affairs by incorporating community service with classroom instruction. Includes 40 hours on-task service to a community organization, agency or public service provider. The community service placement agency and service assignment will vary, dependent on the course topic and learning objectives. May be repeated but no more than 2 hours of service learning credit may count toward graduation.

GER 301 The Elderly and the Media: Confronting Popular Stereotypes 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours or permission. Students will be introduced to common stereotypes held about the elderly within our society and statistics and information which prove these stereotypes to be false. Public perceptions of the elderly will be studied through the use of five commercial motion pictures and a review of four articles covering topics related to the theme of each of the films. The class will focus on how stereotypes about the elderly are both reinforced and challenged in commercial motion pictures, how stereotypes affect an older person's self-concept, and how popular ageist stereotypes shape our own views on growing older.

GER 302 Successful Aging and Identity Issues in Later Life 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: completion of 30 hours or permission. This course introduces students to the idea of successful aging in later life and the necessary ingredients to maximize one's chances for a satisfying old age. Society's views of older people and life situations confronted in later life will be explored through the use of five commercial motion pictures. A review of three articles (through quizzes and class discussion) will give students a basic understanding of successful aging and identity issues in later life.

GER 310 Social Forces and Aging 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: completion of 45 hours or permission. Examines the aging process, demographic trends, and the social, economic, and social-psychological aspects of aging in the United States. Students will be introduced to current theories on aging in social gerontology and their application to the everyday lives of older people. Topics of interest include social attitudes toward aging, family and social bonds, work and retirement, gender issues, ethnicity and aging, living environments, and approaches to aging well. Students will learn about the role of federal, state and local agencies in meeting the needs of the elderly. Identical with SOC 375. Cannot receive credit for both GER 310 and SOC 375.

GER 320 Gender Issues in Later Life 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: completion of 45 hours or GST 170 or permission. A comparison of the aging experiences of men and women in later life. The relevance of gender and gender roles to the aging process will be considered. Specific topics of analysis will include the gender gap in longevity, psychological and physical health, minority status, socioeconomic status, family relationships, and public policy issues.

GER 330 Ethnic Diversity and Aging 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: completion of 45 hours or permission. This course investigates ethnic/racial diversity and cultural differences in relation to the experience of aging. Both a national and an international perspective will be emphasized in the focus on aging experiences across different ethnic/racial groups. Students will be exposed to fundamental concepts relative to ethnicity, racial discrimination, and cultural differences and how these impact upon the aging process and experiences in later life.

GER 350 Death, Bereavement, and the Elderly 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: completion of 45 hours or permission. This course examines issues related to death and bereavement within the context of later life. Students will examine the social construction of death within American culture, and the physiology of death; they will be encouraged to consider personal thoughts and beliefs surrounding this event. Students will be investigating and discussing issues such as elder suicide, euthanasia, living wills, hospice, widowhood, AIDS and the elderly, death in skilled care facilities, clustered loss, grieving, and attitudes toward death.

GER 365 Families in Later Life 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: completion of CFD 155 or CFD 163 or 45 hours or permission. Examination of the structure and function of families in later life. Topics of interest include demographic trends impacting the structure of the family, marriage, sibling relations, parent-adult child relations, grandparenthood, widowhood, and retirement. The application of family theories and their relevance to later life families will be discussed. Identical with CFD 365. Cannot receive credit for both GER 365 and CFD 365.

GER 380 (340) Senior Citizens: Policies and Politics 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: completion of 9 hours of gerontology or permission. Students will be introduced to the development and practice of social policy, on the state and federal level, and how it affects services to the older adult population. Political organizations that influence the lives of the elderly (e.g., the American Association of Retired Persons, Gray Panthers, Older Women's League) will be examined as well as government and social welfare programs (i.e., Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare). What constitutes "citizenship" and the role of a "senior citizen" will also be explored.

GER 396 Directed Readings in Gerontology 1-3, D

Prerequisite: 6 hours of gerontology and permission. Readings designed to supplement material introduced in previous Gerontology courses. Includes a wide selection of literature in the field. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours.

GER 397 Special Topics in Gerontology 1-3, D

Prerequisite: completion of 6 hours of designated courses in the gerontology major or permission of instructor. In-depth inquiry into selected interdisciplinary topics of contemporary interest in gerontology. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic changes. Variable Content Course.

GER 470 Community Resources for Older Adults 4(4-0), F

Prerequisite: GER 380 or permission. Covers the services, programs and institutions involved in providing services to older adults in the United States, with a focus on community-based services. Typical needs, issues, concerns and desires of older persons are identified and corresponding community-based services to address these needs are discussed. Emerging issues and developments in the field of gerontology will also be discussed as they relate to community services and resources. Site visits to agencies and organizations serving older adults will enhance students' familiarity with resources to improve the quality of life and well-being of aging members in our society.

GER 498 Supervised Practicum in Gerontology 3-12, F,S

Prerequisite: completion of the gerontology core courses with a grade of "C" or better in each and permission of the program coordinator. On-site contacts with elderly individuals through an internship at a residential or community placement approved by the coordinator. Direct supervision will be provided by qualified professionals in the field of gerontology. Students will serve 45 clock hours for each credit hour awarded. May be repeated to a total of 12 hours.

GER 499 Seminar in Gerontology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: completion of the gerontology core courses with a grade of "C" or better in each and permission of the program coordinator. Weekly meetings to allow students to correlate experiences in GER 498 with academic knowledge, share experiences, and broaden contacts in the field of aging. Survey of current literature in gerontology from various disciplines will be included.

GER 597 Special Topics in Gerontology 1-3, D

Prerequisite: completion of 90 hours and 12 hours of gerontology or permission of instructor. In-depth inquiry into selected interdisciplinary topics of contemporary interest in gerontology. May be repeated to a total of 6 hours when topic changes. Variable Content Course.

Psychology Courses

PSY 101 Psychology for Personal Growth 3(3-0), F,S

General Education Course (Self-Understanding/Social-Behavioral Perspective) A study of the emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal experiences of self and others in order to enhance self-understanding, to make informed choices, and to promote adjustment. Will not count toward the major or minor in psychology.

PSY 121 Introductory Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

General Education Course (Self-Understanding/Social-Behavioral Perspective) An examination of how psychology enhances our understanding of human behavior; a survey of basic biological, experiential, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural influences on behavior and self-understanding. Students must choose either to be research participants or fulfill an alternative library assignment as part of the course requirements.

PSY 150 An Introduction to the Psychology Major 1(1-0), F,S

A course designed to acquaint new or prospective majors with careers available and to encourage an analysis of the student's personal and professional goals. Should be taken no later than the semester after a student declares the psychology major.

PSY 160 The Pursuit of Happiness: A Psychological Perspective 1(1-0), D

Explore the sources of our moods with an emphasis on skills for achieving healthy, happy, and productive feelings.

PSY 197 (100) Topics in Psychology 1(1-0), F,S

Selected topics especially appropriate for lower division students (examples: meaning of death, preparation for marriage, and child rearing practices). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours.

PSY 200 Psychological Statistical Methods 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121; completion of math general education requirements. Principles and methods of statistics used in psychology; understanding and interpreting psychological data. This course cannot be credited toward a degree if the student has taken any of the following: AGR 330, ECO 308, MTH 340, QBA 237, REC 331, SOC 302.

PSY 203 Introduction to Research 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121, any General Education MTH course. This course will provide an integrated approach to elementary research design and statistical methods. Students will review current research and develop small projects for which statistical methods will be selected and applied. This course cannot be substituted for PSY 200 and/or PSY 201 on the psychology major and will not count toward the Psychology major. This course is designed for psychology minors and will not prepare students for graduate work in Psychology.

PSY 250 Analysis of Interpersonal Behavior 3(0-6), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and permission of the instructor. Ongoing processes of interpersonal behavior. Observation and experience as participant of a self-analytic group in the human relations laboratory.

PSY 300 Naturalistic Methods in Social Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121, and 6 additional hours of Psychology or permission of instructor. An alternative approach to social psychological processes. Involves text analysis, materials analysis, interviewing, and participant observation in naturally occurring, non-laboratory field settings. Focus will be on small group behavior.

PSY 302 (201) Experimental Psychology 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 200. Psychological methodology; major emphasis on experimentation.

PSY 303 Stress and Tension Control 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. An examination of the nature and treatment of the stress response. Laboratory experience with several forms of relaxation training including biofeedback.

PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Psychopathology and the maladjustment of the organism.

PSY 305 Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. A survey of the major topics that are studied and the methods that are used in I/O psychology. The topics and methods will be viewed from a psychological perspective and will include psychological testing and personnel selection; training and development; job analysis, employee evaluation and performance appraisal; human motivation and job satisfaction; leadership, communication and group processes; organization theory and development.

PSY 306 (401) Learning Processes 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 plus 3 additional hours of psychology. A survey of the methods of classical and instrumental conditioning with a laboratory introduction to basic operant conditioning techniques.

PSY 307 Human Sexuality 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. A balanced and comprehensive perspective of the field of human sexuality. Content includes the psychological, physiological, and interpersonal variables of human sexuality.

PSY 309 Identity and Aging in Literature and Film 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 3 additional hours of Psychology. Emphasizes the experience of aging as perceived from the older person's point of view and that of society. Situations in later life will be explore through the use of short stories, selected articles, and videos. The topics covered will include health, friendship and relationships, widowhood, family and intergenerational relations, perceptions of death and dying, and finding purpose and meaning in life. Students will acquire a basic understanding of identity issued and factors that contribute to well-being in later life.

PSY 310 Applied Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Practical areas of application of psychology. Limited enrollment; field trips required.

PSY 311 Service Learning in Psychology 1, F,S

Prerequisite: 30 hours, concurrent registration in a Psychology course designated as a service learning offering. This service component for an existing course incorporates community service with classroom instruction in psychology to provide an integrative learning experience that addresses the practice of citizenship and promotes an awareness of, and participation, in public affairs. Includes 40 hours of service that benefits an external community organization, agency, or public service provider. Approved service placements and assignments will vary depending on the course topic and learning objectives; a list of approved placements and assignments is available from the instructor and the Citizenship and Service Learning Office. May be repeated but no more than two hours of service learning credit may count toward graduation.

PSY 315 History and Systems of Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 6 additional hours of psychology. Present psychological systems in the light of their historical development from ancient Greek and medieval thought.

PSY 320 Psychology and the Law 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. This course is a survey of psychology applied to the legal system. The course includes topics in mental health law, such as competency and insanity, as well as the psychology of law enforcement, crime, juries, eyewitness testimony, and legal socialization.

PSY 325 Psychology of Music 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121. The study of music from a psychological perspective, with emphasis on music perception and cognition. Topics include perception of musical attributes such as pitch, musical illusions, cognitive organization of music, and music and emotion. Previous musical knowledge is not required.

PSY 331 (231) Psychology of Childhood 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. This course examines major psychological issues, theories and research concerning child development. Influences on cognitive, personality and social development are analyzed.

PSY 336 Ethology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. The study of the behavior of animals in a natural setting will be emphasized. The viewpoints of ethology, comparative psychology, behavioral ecology, and sociobiology will be used to study the behavior of animals, including humans. This course cannot be credited toward a degree if the student has taken PSY 497: Animal Behavior.

PSY 339 Introduction to Clinical Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 304. A survey of the field of clinical psychology from a broad conceptual and historic perspective. The course examines professional issues such as various mental health delivery systems, ethics, and graduate training. The course also presents an overview of different approaches to psychotherapy along with assessment methods commonly used in evaluation of therapy, research, and decision making in a clinical setting.

PSY 350 Psychology of Adulthood 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Principles and practical applications in development of the adult. Includes psychological effects of personality and intellect. Both normal and abnormal phenomena are considered.

PSY 355 The Psychology of Women 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. An in-depth examination of the myths of women's nature, the predominant theories of women's psychology, and a review of the research on women's behavior.

PSY 356 The Psychology of Men 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. A survey of the psychological development of men, including a review of the sources of gender identity and gender role identity; evaluation of the research on men and gender differences; and examination of the myth of masculinity and of the effects of feminism on men's identity and relationships.

PSY 359 Theories of Social Psychology 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121 or SOC 150. A survey of research strategies in social psychology; social perception; interpersonal attraction; attitudes and persuasion; sex differences in social behavior.

PSY 360 Educational Psychology 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Introduction to theory and research in educational psychology. Topics include cognitive and social development, learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, motivation, measurement, and individual differences.

PSY 363 Death and Human Behavior 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. An introduction to the varied aspects of death and dying. The course will focus on attitudes toward death, fears of death and dying, special needs of those who have a life threatening illness, means of helping the survivors and techniques for prolonging life.

PSY 365 Aging and Adjustment 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121, and PSY 304. Personality adjustment in old age, with emphasis both on adequate and maladjusted development. Factors influencing adjustment are considered. Both functional and organic sources of maladjustment are surveyed.

PSY 379 Environmental Psychology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Study of the effects which specific physical environments have on the social behavior of individuals and groups.

PSY 380 Development of the Student 4(4-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and either ELE 302 or SEC 300 and 301. Life-span development, with a strong emphasis on grades K-12. Includes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Coverage of developmental issues, such as divorce, child abuse, substance abuse, sexuality, and peer pressure. Also includes learning and motivation theory. Required for students seeking special education, K-9, or K-12 certification. Also WILL count toward any certification. May substitute for PSY 385 or PSY 390. Will not count towards the major or minor in psychology. Credit will be awarded for only one of the following: PSY 380, PSY 385, PSY 390.

PSY 385 Development of the Early Childhood and Elementary School Student 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and ELE 302. Life-span development, with a strong emphasis on preschool through sixth grade. Coverage of developmental issues, such as divorce, child abuse, substance abuse, and peer pressure. Also includes learning and motivation theory. Required for students seeking early childhood, early childhood-special education, or elementary education certification. PSY 380 may be taken instead of PSY 385. Will NOT count towards special education, K-9, K-12, middle school or secondary education certification. Will not count towards the major or minor in psychology. Credit will be awarded for only one of the following: PSY 380, PSY 385, PSY 390.

PSY 390 Development of the Adolescent Student 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and SEC 300 and SEC 301. Life-span development, with a strong emphasis on the middle school and secondary education years. Includes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Coverage of developmental issues, such as substances abuse, sexuality, divorce, and peer pressure. Also includes learning and motivation theory. Required for students seeking middle school or secondary education certification. PSY 380 may be taken instead of PSY 390. Will NOT count towards special education, K-9, K-12, early childhood, early childhood-special education or elementary education certification. Will not count towards the major or minor in psychology. Credit will be awarded for only one of the following: PSY 380, PSY 385, PSY 390.

PSY 405 Exercise Psychology 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. An examination of the research, theory, and practical applications of the field of exercise psychology. Content includes exercise adherence, psychological effects of exercise, and motivation to continue programs. Intersession course only.

PSY 410 Research in Psychology 4(3-2), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121, PSY 200 or equivalent, PSY 302. Advanced course in research methodology for psychology. The course focuses on individual research projects.

PSY 422 (322) Memory and Cognition 3(2-2), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 6 additional hours of psychology. Theoretical, empirical, and practical consideration of human memory and cognition. Laboratory will focus on investigation and demonstration of various cognitive phenomena.

PSY 441 Psychology of Adolescence 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and one additional psychology course, and junior level standing. This course examines major psychological issues, theories, and research concerning adolescent development. Influences on cognitive, personality, and social development are analyzed.

PSY 481 (381) Human Engineering 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121 or 60 hours. Focuses on systematic attempts to develop principles and data to be applied in adapting equipment, machines, work space, and environments for human use.

PSY 487 Behavior Problems of Childhood 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 or PSY 331. Survey of the patterns of maladjustment in childhood from infancy through early adolescence. Introduction to the concepts related to the origin, manifestation, and treatment of childhood psychopathology emphasizing a developmental approach.

PSY 490 Preparation for Graduate School 1(1-0), F

Primarily for senior students considering graduate study in psychology and related fields. Emphasis is on career awareness and the practical activities involved in the application process.

PSY 493 Directed Readings in Educational Psychology 1, F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121, and permission of the instructor. This course is designed for transfer students who are seeking teacher certification and who need to complete a limited number of MOSTEP standards. The course will involve inquiry into selected topics of educational psychology.

PSY 495 Senior Seminar 1(1-0), F,S

Prerequisite: senior standing (90 hours) and 27 hours of psychology or permission. Activities to help students identify and explore postgraduate career opportunities. A major field achievement test and program evaluation will be administered.

PSY 496 (480) Directed Readings in Psychology 1-4, F,S

Prerequisite: 10 hours of psychology and permission of department head. Outstanding students who wish to undertake directed readings must consult with a professor of the department who specializes in the area selected, and with his or her consent present a written proposal to the head of the department for approval. Such proposals must be presented and approved before final registration for the course. Credited only on B.A. and B.S. degrees. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

PSY 497 (460) Advanced Topics in Psychology 1-3, F,S

Prerequisite: 9 hours psychology. In depth inquiry into selected topics of psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours if topic is different. Approved recurring course topic: Ethical Issues and Concepts. 1(1-0) D. Exploration of the ethical principles and standards that guide the practice of psychology. Approved recurring course topic: Psychological Disorders in the Movies. 1(1-0) D. Exploration and examination of psychological disorders in film.

PSY 498 Directed Research 1-4, F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and permission of sponsoring faculty member and department head. Allows students to gain research experience by working with an individual faculty member either as a research assistant or as a primary researcher working under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

PSY 499 (470) Practicum in Psychology 1-4, F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 14 additional hours of psychology and permission of department head. Offers an opportunity for the student to obtain experience through field work. Such experience need not be confined to the campus. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours.

PSY 502 (402) Learning Theories 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 3 additional hours of psychology. An introduction to contemporary theories about learning and behavior, emphasizing the experimental basis of these phenomena. 

PSY 505 Forensic Child Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121. Explores the basics of forensic psychology with emphasis on factors that affect children, how these factors are assessed and how communities intervene to reduce both child crime and child victimization. The class will involve text analysis as well as analysis of primary source readings.

PSY 506 Perception 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 3 additional hours of psychology. Nature of perception, concept formation and role of language.

PSY 508 Behavior Management and Change 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121. To investigate methods and theory for effecting desirable behavior change in schools, homes and personal lives.

PSY 512 Personality Theory and Systems 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 304. Current theories of personality, research background and historical development.

PSY 519 Cognitive Development 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 331 and 3 additional hours of psychology. Study of cognitive development in children and adolescents. Topics to be included: perception, memory, visual imagery, problem solving, language development, cognitive style, social learning theory, information processing theory, and Piaget's theory. Applications in education, child rearing, and behavior management.

PSY 521 Physiological Psychology 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 3 additional hours of psychology. Physiological correlates underlying behavior, including sensory and response mechanisms, central nervous system.

PSY 525 Motivation and Emotions 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and 3 additional hours of psychology. Psychological and physiological motives, needs, drives and instinctual mechanisms; emotional effects of these upon the organism.

PSY 527 Multivariate Statistical Methods for the Behavioral Sciences 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: Introductory Statistics (PSY 200, 611; AGR 330; ECO 308; MTH 340; QBA 237; REC 331; SOC 302 or equivalent). A review of introductory statistics and investigation of research methods in behavioral sciences that require multivariate statistical models. This course takes an applied orientation and emphasizes the use of statistical packages. Topics include: linear models, principal components analysis, discriminant analysis, multiple regression analysis, multiple regression with categorical variables, and multi-factor ANOVA.

PSY 529 Psychological Tests and Measurements 3(3-0), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 200 or equivalent. Theory and techniques underlying measurement of human traits and abilities. Critical analysis of intellectual, achievement, interest and personality tests, including their development, application and potential abuses.

PSY 533 Psychological Issues in Religion 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and REL 100. Comprehensive overview of historical background, research methods, and contemporary issues involving behavior and religious beliefs. Psychological research in the areas of religious development and cognition will be included.

PSY 534 Psychology of Infancy 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 331. Theory and research on the maturation and cognition of the human infant in the first two years, from a developmental psychometric perspective. General principles of the mental and motor assessment of the infant and interpretation will be emphasized through class demonstrations so that the student may understand the use of these procedures in interpreting development and research.

PSY 535 (435) Discipline and Social Behavior in the Classroom 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and either PSY 360, 380, 385, or 390; or permission. Provides a psychological perspective of individual and social factors necessary to develop an effective eclectic approach to discipline and an understanding of social behavior in the classroom. Includes an emphasis on personal, social, and motivational development.

PSY 550 Psychological Testing in Remedial Reading 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: permission of department head. Techniques and skills in utilizing psychological tests as they pertain to diagnosing reading disabilities and prediction of success in remedial programs. Students receive supervised practice in administration.

PSY 555 Development Sport Team Leaders 1(1-0), D

This e-course delivers leadership, team processes, and motivation principles to help coaches develop the leadership skills of sport team athletes. This course aligns sport program goals with educational goals by utilizing athletic settings to promote skills that student-athletes can apply on sport teams and in other group settings. Coaches will learn how to set specific leadership goals with team leader-athletes and will learn concrete and constructive ways to mentor leader-athletes. Coaches will use course principles to construct a plan for developing sport team leaders and for making "team leadership" a core team value.

PSY 556 Developing Sport Team Leaders Practicum 2(2-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 555 or concurrent enrollment in PSY 555 and PSY 556; and permission of instructor. Complementing PSY 555 Developing Sport Team Leadership, this course provides a 2-credit option for students to document the application of a leadership development plan on a sport team. This course reinforces the value of leadership and leadership development on sport teams by helping to make "team leadership" a core team value. Advancing this objective, students learn to align the values of sport teams with the broader values of educational institutions. Students taking this course must provide evidence that they have permission to implement a leadership development program on an organized sport team prior to enrolling in the class (hours the student spends with the team must exceed 90 hours).

PSY 565 Psychological Effects of Dementia 4(2-4), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121, PSY 365, or permission of department head. Description of dementias, with particular references to Alzheimer's Disease and with emphasis on behavioral consequences for both patient and caregiver. Directed practicum.

PSY 597 Specialized Topics in Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: 9 hours of Psychology or graduate status. Specialized investigation into selected topics in psychology. Graduate students will be required to complete an extra project to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours if topic is different. Variable content course.

PSY 600 Problems of Psychology 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individual investigation into a problem or problems of concern to the student and deemed of significance by the instructor. Written report required.

PSY 601 Symposium in Psychology 1-3, D

Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Specific topics selected to introduce graduate students to research and theory. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

PSY 603 Human Growth and Development 3(3-0), D

Depth investigation of growth and development during elementary school years. Experimental evidence and clinical evaluations used to supplement consideration of major theories of development.

PSY 605 Psychology of Adolescence 3(3-0), D

Depth investigation of growth and development during the adolescent period. Experimental evidence and clinical evaluation used to supplement consideration of major theories of adolescence.

PSY 607 Psychology of the Adult 3(3-0), D

Development of intellectual functions, personality, and social psychological processes across the adult life span will be emphasized. Normal as well as abnormal phenomena unique to young, middle-aged, and elderly adults will also be considered.

PSY 608 Learning, Memory, and Cognition 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: graduate student status. Provides in-depth analyses of historical and current theories and associated research in higher mental cognition processing. Primary emphasis is on normal human adult functioning, although associated topics such as cognitive development, learning dysfunctions and skill enhancement will be considered.

PSY 609 Psychological Evaluation of Pre-School Children 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 529 or COU 601, PSY 620, or permission of instructor. Program involving both theory and practice in psychological evaluation of pre-school children.

PSY 610 Psychology of Education 3(3-0), F

Orientation to the use of psychology in education.

PSY 611 Introductory Statistics for Education and Psychology 3(3-0), D

Statistical techniques used in education and psychology; overview of scaling techniques, sampling, descriptive techniques, inferential techniques (to include t and x2), reliability and validity.

PSY 616 (540) Personnel Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission. A survey of the psychological principles, theory, and research related to personnel practices in organizations. Topics include job analysis, performance appraisal and criterion development, individual differences measurement, personnel selection, and reliability, validity, and utility analysis.

PSY 618 (515) Organizational Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 121 and PSY 305 or permission. A survey of the psychological principles, theory, and research related to behavior in organizations. Topics include work motivation, job satisfaction and performance, leadership and group processes, organizational design and development.

PSY 620 Individual Intelligence Testing 3(2-2), F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 529 or COU 601. Analysis of individual tests of intelligence; Wechsler Scales and the Revised Stanford Binet. Students receive supervised practice in administration, scoring and interpretation of individual tests.

PSY 621 Individual Intelligence Testing II 3(2-2), D

Prerequisite: PSY 529 or COU 601. Analysis of individual tests of intelligence; Stanford-Binet Fourth Edition and Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. Students will receive supervised practice in administration, scoring, and interpretation.

PSY 630 Projective Techniques 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 529 or COU 601; and PSY 620. Introduction to theory of and basic underlying projective methods.

PSY 640 Psychological Assessment 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: graduate status in psychology. Students of clinical psychology will be introduced to the process of psychological diagnosis. They will be expected to master the administration, scoring, and interpretation of individual instruments and become acquainted with the foundations and theory and research on which they rest. In addition the course will emphasize the differential applicability of tests and assessment techniques to a wide range of referral problems and the principles of clinical inference that may be used to interpret, integrate, and communicate their diagnostic findings.

PSY 642 Practicum in Psychological Assessment 3(1-4), D

Prerequisite: PSY 640, PSY 650 and permission of the instructor. Supervised experience in assessment, diagnoses and report-writing with clients at a community mental health facility. Site arrangements must be made by the Practicum Coordinator during the preceding semester. Consists of a one-hour seminar on campus and 4 hours at the practicum site each week. May be repeated and a minimum grade of "B" must be maintained.

PSY 645 Statistics and Research Design 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: Introductory Statistics (PSY 200, 611; AGR 330; ECO 308; MTH 340; QBA 237; REC 331; SOC 302 or equivalent). Use of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Models and Multivariate Analysis in the design and analysis of psychological experiments.

PSY 650 Advanced Survey of Psychology 3(3-0), F

Reinforce breadth of knowledge of psychology in the areas of Biological bases of behavior, Sensation and Perception, Memory, Cognition, Motivation, Development and Social Psychology.

PSY 651 Seminar in Methods of Research 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 610 and PSY 611. Investigation of research methods employed in education and psychology.

PSY 652 Research Methods 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 645. Provides an understanding of the research methods employed in experimental and applied settings. Includes ethical considerations.

PSY 653 Program Evaluation 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 645 or equivalent. The application of research methods to the evaluation of programs and planned change interventions in organizations.

PSY 659 Teaching of Psychology 1(1-0), D

Prerequisite: acceptance into the graduate program. Must be taken prior to or concurrent with first teaching of any regular or laboratory section of any course. Preparation for teaching college courses, includes development of personal philosophies of teaching; suggestions for active student learning; maintaining student motivation; preparing assignments, in-class presentations, and exams; grading; and classroom management. Designed to help graduate students prepare for their first independent college teaching experiences.

PSY 660 Clinical Communication Skills 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: admission to psychology M.S. program or permission. Introduction to the nature of the helping process with emphasis on strategies of behavior change, interpersonal communication, and development of basic helping skills.

PSY 661 Ethical and Professional Issues 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: admission to psychology M.S. program or permission of instructor. An exploration of ethical issues, including values, professional responsibilities, and professional ethics codes. Issues are explored both from ethical and legal perspectives. Current professional issues, such as changing modes of assessment and intervention, are examined.

PSY 664 (670) Group Psychotherapy 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of the instructor. An extensive analysis of the factors contributing to the development and maintenance of therapeutic groups in a variety of settings. The prevention and education uses of small groups and small group processes will be included.

PSY 665 Techniques of Individual Psychotherapy 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: graduate status in psychology. An in-depth investigation of major strategies of psychotherapy and their efficacy. Emphasis on theoretical bases and critical analysis of comparative research.

PSY 666 Psychopathology 3(3-0), F

Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor. Focus is on the differential diagnosis of behavior disorders, the appropriate use of the multi-axial approach of DSM-IV, and current research.

PSY 667 Behavior Disorders of Childhood 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 666 or permission of instructor. Course focuses on assessment and treatment of common childhood behavior disorders. The course emphasizes 1) the study of biological, behavioral, cognitive, and systemic variables in the development of childhood behavior disorders; 2) training in multiaxial diagnostic assessment; and 3) interventions.

PSY 668 Personality and Social Development 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: graduate standing. A survey of the major theoretical and practical issues in the study of personality and social development. The course will focus on application of personality to universal human concerns.

PSY 671 Organizational Health Psychology 3(3-0), S

Prerequisite: PSY 618 or permission of the instructor. An in-depth consideration of the psychological principles, theory, research, applications and problems associated with occupational stress, safety and health. Topics include personal, organizational, work-related and social antecedents to stress, as well as the short-term and long-term responses to stress.

PSY 672 Performance Assessment 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 616 and PSY 645, or permission. An in-depth consideration of theory, research, applications and problems of performance assessment in organizations. Topics include criterion development and validation, models of effectiveness, performance appraisal, methods and sources of evaluation, performance feedback, team performance measurement, and biases in assessment.

PSY 673 (667) Human Factors 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 651. Provides an introduction to human factors engineering (ergonomics) primarily in the workplace. Involves emphasis on analyzing job requirements, human capabilities, human-machine interactions, and safety.

PSY 674 Training and Development 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 616 and PSY 618, or permission of instructor. An in-depth consideration of theory, research, applications, and problems in the design, conduct and evaluation of training programs in organizational settings. Topics include needs assessment, theories of learning and motivation, transfer of training, and evaluation of training processes and outcomes.

PSY 676 Personnel Selection, Placement and Classification 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 616 and PSY 645, or permission of instructor. An in-depth consideration of the theory, research, applications, and problems in matching of individual needs, preferences, skills and abilities with the needs and preferences of organizations. Topics include job analysis, theories of human performance, test development and use, alternative selection techniques, EEO law, criterion development, and validation of selection decisions.

PSY 678 Group Processes 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 618 or permission. An in-depth consideration of theory, research, applications, and problems in group processes in organizations. Topics include models and typologies of group performance, group decision making, group social influence and ecology, leadership, and team staffing and development.

PSY 679 (615) Topics in Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3(3-0), D

Prerequisite: PSY 616 and PSY 618, or permission. Advanced study of selected topics in I/O psychology . Course requirements include extensive readings and a paper. May be repeated if different topics for a maximum of 9 hours.

PSY 680 Social Psychology 3(3-0), S

Advanced study of interactions and social cognition, including attitude change, person perception, and group dynamics.

PSY 696 Practicum 1-6, F,S

Prerequisite: acceptance into the graduate program and permission of the department head. Offers an opportunity for the graduate student to gain additional training through field experiences in research, clinical or organizational settings. Such experience need not be confined to the campus. Section titles will vary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Variable Content Course.

PSY 697 Directed Research 1-6, F,S

Prerequisite: acceptance into the graduate program and permission of the department head. Offers an opportunity for the graduate student to gain additional training through guided research. Such research need not be confined to the campus. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

PSY 698 Internship 1-6, F,S

Prerequisite: PSY 696 and permission. Supervised fieldwork in a professional psychology setting. Includes a seminar paper as a requirement.

PSY 699 Thesis 1-6, D

Prerequisite: permission of coordinator of psychology graduate program. Independent research and study leading to the completion of the thesis.