APSY 225

Quantitative Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences. (3) (Prereq: completion of AMTH 108 with a grade of C or better, placement above AMTH 108, or permission of instructor) An applied introduction to the analysis of data.

APSY 225L

Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. (1) (Prereq or coreq: APSY 225 or consent of instructor) Practice in the analysis of data using activity-based learning. Emphasis will be on the use of standard computer statistical analysis systems and the interpretation of results. Students will learn to access data files from the Internet for analysis. Required of all Psychology majors. Optional for other majors. One three-hour laboratory per week

APSY 226

Method and Design in the Behavioral Sciences. (4) (Prereq: APSY 225 and APSY 225L with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor) A survey of the goals, problems and methods of the contemporary study of behavior. Three lectures and three laboratory hours per week.

APSY 300

History and Systems of Psychology. (3) (Prereq: Junior standing or consent of instructor) An introduction to historical development of contemporary psychological theory.

APSY 310

Developmental Psychology. (3) A survey of human development from conception through senescence, the description and explanation of changes resulting from maturation and environmental experiences.

APSY 320

Abnormal Psychology. (3) A survey of the major types of behavior pathology, their determinants and therapeutic interventions.

APSY 330

Personality Psychology. (3) The major theoretical perspectives of normal personality development, structure, dynamics, assessment and change.

APSY 331

Personality Assessment Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 330; or consent of instructor) Practice in developing a measure of various personality traits and testing hypotheses that some traits are related to each other. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 340

Social Psychology. (3) The study of interpersonal processes including topics such as conformity, attraction, altruism, aggression, prejudice, persuasion and group dynamics.

APSY 341

Social Research Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 340; or consent of instructor) Practice in measuring various psychosocial processes such as attitudes and social behaviors.

APSY 350

Principles of Learning and Behavior. (3) An examination of classical and instrumental (operant) conditioning principles within classic and contemporary theoretical frameworks. Concepts such as habituation, reinforcement, punishment, aversive learning, extinction, memory, and biological constraints on learning will be addressed. The research focus will be on animal learning experiments, with relevance to the analysis of human behavior illustrated.

APSY 351

Principles of Learning and Behavior Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 350; or consent of instructor) Practice in experimental techniques in the study of learning. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 360

Cognitive Processes. (3) Classical and contemporary approaches to the study of human memory, attention, cognitive growth, problem solving and language.

APSY 361

Cognitive Processes Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 360; or consent of instructor) Practice in experimental techniques to measure cognitive phenomena, including perception, attention, memory, and language.  One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 380

Motivation. (3) The study of human behavior as it is determined by motives and emotions. An analysis of primary and learned motivators in the context of contemporary research and theory, with emphasis on the relationship of motives and emotions to the reward, punishment and energization of behavior.

APSY 381

Motivation Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 380; or consent of instructor) Practice in the experimental techniques in the study of human motives and emotions. Students will develop methodological skills in the assessment and manipulation of the physiological, cognitive and behavioral determinants of the motives and emotions. One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 399

Independent Study. (3-6) (Prereq: consent of instructor)

APSY 400

Psychology of the Exceptional Child. (3) (Prereq: APSY 310 or a course in child psychology) A study of the mentally, sensory or physically handicapped or disabled child and the gifted/talented child; the characteristics, causes, needs and guidance of development. Stability and change in cognition, social behavior and personality will be explored.

APSY 405

Infant and Child Psychology. (3) Theories, methods and substantive issues of development. Stability and change in cognition, social behavior and personality will be explored.

APSY 410

Psychology of Adolescence. (3) (Prereq: APSY 101 or AEDP 335) The intellectual, emotional and social development of adolescent individuals, challenges and adjustments.

APSY 415

Adult Development. (3) Intellectual, emotional and social changes from young adulthood through death and dying. Life tasks relevant to young, middle and old ages will be covered.

APSY 425

Childhood Psychopathology. (3) An introduction to the field of abnormal child psychology and the associated major theories.  Students will be exposed to the pathogenic process (i.e., developmental sequence) of psychological disorders from early childhood to late adolescence.  A major goal of the course is to promote critical thinkiing on major issues such as the genetic, biological, and environmental influences on behavior, emotions, and personality in conjunction with associated assessment, diagnostic, and treatment procedures.

APSY 435

Sport Psychology. [=AEXS 435](3) The application of psychological processes to individual and team sports. Topics include personality, motivation, concentration, emotion, group cohesiveness and ideal performance states.

APSY 440

Psychological Testing and Measurement. (3)  An overview and application of psychological tests and measurement techniques. This course will emphasize test construction and psychometric properties of psychological tests, including measure of behavior, personality, intelligence and aptitude. This course will also cover general ethical and applied issues of testing.

APSY 450

Psychology of Sensation and Perception. (3) Classical and contemporary approaches to how we perceive and respond to the environment, including sensory processes, motion perception, art, and illusions. Three lecture hours per week.

APSY 451

Sensation and Perception Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 450; or consent of instructor) Practice in methodology and experience of perceptual phenomena.

APSY 460

Introduction to Clinical Psychology. (3) An introduction to applied psychology including knowledge of theory, diagnosis and assessment, treatment, and ethical issues in clinical psychology. Students will receive some in-class training in clinical interviewing and assessment techniques.

APSY 461

Behavioral Therapy Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq or coreq: APSY 320 or APSY 460; or consent of instructor) Students will be provided with supervised training and experience in various behavioral therapy/modification techniques in working with select clinical populations.

APSY 465

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. (3) An introduction to the psychology of addictive behaviors, including an overview of the major theories of why people use/abuse substances. The major approaches used to treat addictive behaviors will be covered.  A major goal of the course is to stimulate critical thinking in this area and to increase understanding of the links between theory and intervention. A second goal of the course is to introduce the student to contemporary issues and controversies related to addictions.

APSY 470

Neuroscience. (3) Anatomical and physiological factors in behavior, including the physiology of learning, drug affects on behavior and the electrochemical behavior of the brain.

APSY 471

Neuroscience Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: APSY 226 with a grade of C or better; Prereq. or Coreq: APSY 470; or consent of instructor) Practice with biological and behaioral methodologies used to investigate the physiological bases of behavior.  One three-hour laboratory per week.

APSY 480

Health Psychology. (3) A survey of the psychosocial factors that influence wellness, disease, and the performance of health behaviors.  Illness prevention, management, and treatment will be examined.

APSY 490

Human Sexuality. (3) Physiological and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior. A survey and theoretical understanding of normal and abnormal forms of sexual behavior and their treatment.

APSY 499

Research Seminar. (1) (Prereq or coreq: APSY 225 or consent of instructor) A presentation of research/theoretical topics in a seminar format. Honors and nonhonors students may enroll. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

APSY 500

Seminar in Advanced Psychology. (3) Intensive study of topics of current interest in psychology. Topics will be announced. Course may be taken twice with different topics.

APSY 598

Individual Research. (1-3 each) (Prereq: 15 credits including APSY 226) Each student will plan to execute one or more original minor researches under the instructor’s supervision.

APSY 599

Honors Research Thesis. (3) (Prereq: consent of honors supervisor, APSY 499 and honors project approval by honors committee) Student will conduct a laboratory/ practicum research project under instructor’s supervision. Student must complete thesis and thesis defense to receive honors program credit. May be repeated for degree credit for a maximum of six hours with approval of Honors Committee.

APSY 600

Ethical and Professional Issues in the Practice of Psychology. (3) A historical perspective on the history and development of clinical and counseling psychology. Current requirements and professional trends in the field, including licensing and credentialing will be examined. A major focus of this course will include a review of the development of legal and ethical practice requirements, current legal and ethical practice standards, and their application to professional roles and functions.

APSY 610

Developmental Psychology. (3) A lifespan approach will be used to explore continuities and changes from early to later development in physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Theoretical perspectives will include personality, learning, social learning, cognitive-developmental, biological, and cultural-contextual. Biological and environmental factors leading to normal and abnormal human development will be examined.

APSY 620

Psychopathology. (3) An advanced survey of the major psychological disorders as they are described in the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM). DSM criteria, including the major behavioral manifestations and other dynamics associated with the mental disorders will be examined. Diverse theoretical models applied to the development of personality and psychopathology will be explored. Empirical findings associated with the nature of mental disorders and their theoretical models will be emphasized.

APSY 625

Statistics and Research Methods. (3) Advanced analysis of applied statistics and research methods in psychology and the interpretation of statistics and research designs in the psychological literature. This includes an understanding of the practical application of research methods to the evaluation of programmatic research and to professional communication. Consideration of the ethical treatment of research participants will be stressed.

APSY 630

Career and Lifestyle Development. (3) The study of career development theories, and how to apply these theories to assessment issues in career development, and to issues of counseling and guidance in lifestyle and career decision making.

APSY 640

Social Psychology. (3) An advanced study of theoretical issues and current research in interpersonal and group factors affecting behavior and cognition. Topics include the dynamics of group identification and the formation of subgroups in American society; social cognition and attitudes associated with behaviors of conformity, prejudice, helping, aggression, and other interaction patterns; and an understanding of societal changes and trends.

APSY 650

Learning. (3) An analysis of research and theory in classical and instrumental (operant) conditioning principles.

APSY 680

Assessment I. (3) (Prereqs.: APSY 620 and APSY 625, or consent of instructor). An introduction to the assessment process. Psychological theories and psychometric principles associated with the appraisal process, including issues of reliability and validity and other psychometric statistics, in addition to exploring diverse factors that affect the assessment process. Exposure to various appraisal skills, including structured and unstructured assessment techniques will be included. Formal classroom and applied experiences included.

APSY 699

Independent Research. (1-3) (with permission of instructor) Student will conduct an independent research project, under the faculty's supervision.  Research activity may not be used for thesis credit.

APSY 700

Advanced Topics In Applied Psychology. (3) (Prereq.: Consent of instructor). An in-depth study of selected topics in clinical/counseling psychology. Examples may include such areas as cognitive-behavioral intervention, childhood psychopathology, behavioral medicine, and assessment and treatment of specific psychological disorders. Students may repeat APSY 700, but may not enroll in the same topic twice. Formal classroom and applied experiences will be included.

APSY 720

Theories and Techniques of Psychotherapy and Counseling. (3) (Prereq.: APSY 620, or consent of instructor). A study of counseling and psychotherapy theories and techniques, and their applications to the psychological disorders and problems of lifestyle. Theories of consultation, and their application to diverse professional settings will be examined. A focus upon process and outcome measures, and professional/ethical principles associated with client intervention and consultation will be included. Formal classroom and applied experiences are included.

APSY 725

Group Therapy and Counseling. (3) (Prereq.: APSY 720). The study of theories of group processes and dynamics, in addition to treatment skills in various group interventions. An additional emphasis will be placed upon intervention for focus groups, covering empirically validated treatment methods. Formal classroom and applied experiences will be included.

APSY 760

Topics In Neuroscience. (3) Advanced study of theoretical and applied issues in area of neuroscience, including behavioral pharmacology, neurological disorders and assessment, and brain dysfunction.

APSY 780

Assessment II. (3) (Prereq.: APSY 680). Assessment and diagnosis, with a primary focus upon the application of appraisal/assessment results to the DSM and the diagnosis of psychopathology, and to the helping/treatment process, including the practice of consultation. Various appraisal skills will be examined, including structured and unstructured assessment techniques. Formal classroom and applied experiences are included.

APSY 790

Practicum In Clinical/Counseling Psychology. (3) (Prereq.: APSY 720; Prereq. or Coreq. APSY 780; and permission of department). Class meetings and individual supervision in the application and evaluation of assessment, intervention, and consultation skills in various applied clinical/counseling settings. Students must repeat this course for a total of 6 credit hours.

APSY 791

Advanced Psychotherapy Practicum. (3) (Prereq.: APSY 790 and permission of department). Class meetings and individual supervision in the advanced application and evaluation of assessment, intervention, and consultation skills in various applied clinical/counseling settings. Students may repeat this course for a total of 6 credit hours.

APSY 798

Thesis Preparation. (1) (Prereq.: APSY 625 and consent of department). Development and completion of a thesis proposal.  Successful completion of the course requires thesis committee approval of the final thesis proposal. (Pass/Fail only)

APSY 799

Thesis. (1-5) (Prereq.: APSY 798 and consent of department). Independent research and thesis defense. Students may repeat this course for a maximum of 5 credit hours toward the degree requirement.