100 General Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IIIE
Human behavior, learning, thinking, motivation, perception,
emotion, behavior disorders, personality, psychological
tests, social behavior, and selected applications of
psychology.
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101 Psychology as a Discipline and a Profession
1 cr (0-2). F, Sp.
Not for GE
Limited to psychology majors and minors
A laboratory course introducing students to bibliographic,
reasoning, writing, and research skills in psychology.
Discussion of specialties and careers in psychology.
Students begin to develop their educational programs and
portfolios. Concurrent enrollment with Psyc 100 recommended.
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245 Social Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100
GE-IIIE
The study of social and cultural influence. How others
affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Core topics:
social and self-perception, interpersonal attraction,
helping behavior, attitudes, prejudice, persuasion,
aggression, and group behavior.
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250 Psychology of Adjustment
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
GE-IIIE
Development of favorable and unfavorable patterns of
adjustment. Emphasizes positive interaction with the
individual's psychological environment and the actualization
of potential.
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260 Educational Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
GE-IIIE
Minimum sophomore standing
The application of psychological principles to the teaching-
learning process with special emphasis on cognition,
learning, information processing, motivation, individual
differences, and evaluation.
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261 Psychological Development and Classroom Processes
4 crs (4-0). F, Sp.
P: ENGL 110
GE-IIIE
No credit if taken after or concurrently with PSYC 260 or
231
Minimum sophomore standing
Educational implications and applications of psychological
research and theories of development, learning, and teaching
of school-age children.
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265 Statistical Methods in Psychology I
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100 and 101 for PSYC majors/minors; MATH 104
competency or higher
Not for GE
Elementary and descriptive techniques for summarizing
psychological data. Construction of graphs and tables.
Central tendency, variability, correlation, introduction to
statistical inference with t tests, chi square, analysis of
variance. Microcomputer use.
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271 Methods of Research in Psychology
3 crs (2-2). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 265
Not for GE
No credit if taken after PSYC 270
Experimental, correlational, longitudinal and cross-
sectional, naturalistic/observational, quasi-experimental,
qualitative, and case study/clinical methods of research in
psychology. Analysis of published research. Data collection,
analysis, and presentation of research reports in APA style.
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281 Introduction to Behavior Analysis and Therapy
3 crs (2-1). F, Sp, Su.
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
No credit if taken after PSYC 302 or PSYC 380
Students acquire introductory skills in analyzing,
understanding, and solving human and animal behavior
problems. Methods for teaching, increasing, and decreasing
behaviors are summarized.
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302 Principles of Learning
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 271 for PSYC liberal arts majors and minors;
PSYC 100 or 260 for others
Not for GE
An introduction to the methods and findings within the study
of classical (respondent) and instrumental (operant)
conditioning, including appetitive and aversive
conditioning, stimulus and cognitive control of behavior and
remembering.
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310 Consumer Psychology
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
Psychological principles related to the consumer's attitude
toward products, services, and the mass media. Includes
models of consumer behavior, sources of information about
consumers, questionnaire design, personality and attitudinal
variables, perceptual and learning processes, decision-
making, social influences, deception in advertising, and
brand loyalty.
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312 /512 Experimental Analysis of Behavior
3 crs. F, Sp.
P: PSYC 271 and 281
Not for GE
Methods, assumptions, basic principles, and recent
developments in the psychology of learning primarily from a
behavioral perspective. Survey of laboratory research with
humans and animals providing a theoretical framework for
describing these behavior-change concepts.
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315 Industrial Psychology
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
Psychological principles and research methodology involved
in recruiting, selecting, training, and motivating members
of organizations. Includes job analysis, selection and
placement strategies, psychological testing, work
motivation, leadership, systems theory, and man-machine
systems.
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316 Industrial Personnel Testing and Selection
3 crs (3-0).
P: One of PSYC 265, MATH 245, BSAD 202, SOC 331
Not for GE
Psychological techniques and instruments associated with the
recruitment and selection of personnel. Topics:
job/organizational analyses; psychological tests of ability,
interests, personality; interviewing; techniques of
selection; legal requirements in selection procedures.
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325 /525 Theories of Counseling
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
Established and developing perspectives on counseling theory
and practice. Trait-factor, Psychoanalytic, Adlerian,
Existential, Person-centered, Gestalt, Transactional
Analysis, Behavioral, Rational-Emotive, Reality and
Psychophysical approaches are presented and considered in
depth.
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330 Human Development
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: PSYC 100 or 260
GE-IIIE
The person from conception to death and the forces that
shape development: biological factors; the family, peers,
school, society as a whole; aging and the social environment
in adulthood and old age; stability and change in
personality and intellectual functioning through the life
span.
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331 Child Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100 or 260
GE-IIIE
The developing child from conception to puberty. Emphasizes
biological influences on development, intelligence and
thought, language, personality, social development.
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332 Psychology of Adolescence
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100 or 260
GE-IIIE
No credit if taken after or concurrently with PSYC 231
Developmental processes and issues during adolescence.
Emphasizes physical, mental, social, emotional, sexual, and
personal development. Contemporary issues are considered.
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333 /533 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IIIE
Minimum junior standing
Intellectual, personality and social development from young
adulthood through old age. Influence of biological factors
and social context on psychological processes. Discussion of
adult role demands: work, marriage, family, retirement, etc.
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334 /534 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
A study of exceptional children, their nature,
identification, classification, treatment, and education;
including the cognitively disabled, learning disabled,
gifted, emotionally disabled, and those having neurological,
visual, auditory, and speech-language handicaps.
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336 /536 Psychology of Women
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 100
GE-IIIE
Basic theoretical positions and recent research in sex
differences, sex-role development and the psychology of
women. Contemporary issues of interest to both men and women
students are incorporated.
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338 Psychology of Gender
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 100
GE-IIIE
Basic theoretical positions and recent research in gender
differences, gender role development, the psychology of
women and the psychology of men. Contemporary issues of
interest to both men and women are incorporated.
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339 Dying, Death, and Bereavement
2 crs (2-0).
P: Six credits psychology
GE-IIIE
Minimum junior standing
After a brief account of dying and death in Western culture,
the psychological aspects of dying, death, and grieving are
described in the context of death as a part of living.
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340 /540 Theories of Personality
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors or minors; PSYC 100
for others
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
An overview of the major areas of historical and
contemporary personality, theory, and research.
Psychoanalytic, trait, biological, social learning,
behavioral, phenomenological, and social cognitive
approaches are presented and discussed in depth.
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346 /546 Psychology and Social Issues
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 271
CD1; Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Psychological dimensions of social issues. Individual and
social problems in relation to cultural and social change.
Topics: social construction of social issues, culture and
self, generation change, racism and inequality, culture and
violence.
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347 Ethnicity, Culture, and Diversity: Psychology
Perspectives
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100
GE-IIIE; CD3
Examines issues of health and illness (physical integrity),
emotional well-being and cognitive functioning
(psychological identity), social participation and
performance (social role) in relation to the major American
ethnic minority groups.
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350 /550 Abnormal Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 271 for PSYC majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Exploration of the modern classification system of abnormal
behavior patterns with emphasis on the organic, personality,
psychotic, anxiety, and sexual disorders. Historical and
modern views of the disorders and their causes and
treatments will be examined.
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353 Health Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors
SL-Half; Not for GE
Health factors, research issues, and applications from the
biopsychosocial perspective. Examines role of history,
theory, science in contemporary health care practices.
Research based focus upon mind/body stress link, treatment
application, roles of health psychologists.
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357 /557 Ethics in Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors or minors; PSYC 100
for others
Not for GE
Students will learn about ethical dilemmas of helping
professionals and social scientists and how to apply ethical
principles and standards when making ethical decisions in
practice, research, and educational settings.
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360 /560 Foundations of Psychological Measurement
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
Basic concepts and principles of measurement, including
reliability and validity of intelligence, special aptitudes,
achievement, psychological traits and characteristics.
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366 /566 Statistical Methods in Psychology II
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 265
Not for GE
Frequently used inferential statistical techniques for the
analysis of data in psychology.
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375 /575 Physiological Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors;
PSYC 100 for others
Not for GE
Physiological analysis of perception, motivation, learning,
and thinking. Stresses the functional relationships between
anatomy/physiology of the nervous system and behavior.
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376 /576 Psychology of Perception
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors;
PSYC 100 for others
Not for GE
Basic perceptual phenomena in the visual, auditory,
olfactory, gustatory, tactile and proprioceptive senses, and
related research methodology and physiology.
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377 /577 Psychopharmacology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp, Su.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors;
PSYC 100 for others
Not for GE
Examines drug and behavior relations from biological (e.g.,
pharmacological and physiological effects of drugs),
behavioral, social, and historical perspectives. Topics
include drug classification and scheduling, therapeutic
effects of drugs, substance abuse prevention and treatment
programs.
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378 /578 Psychology of Language
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
Phonological, syntactic and semantic aspects of adult
language competence and performance; acquisition of language
by children; language-thought relations; bilingualism and
language disturbances.
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379 /579 Cognition: Remembering, Thinking, and Reasoning
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 271 for psychology majors and minors;
PSYC 100 for others
GE-IIIE
Theory and research in thinking and related processes,
including information processing and remembering. An
examination of the nature of and factors influencing these
phenomena.
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380 /580 Introduction to Behavior Modification
3 crs (3-0).
P: PSYC 271
Not for GE
Provides a thorough knowledge of the principles of behavior
analysis as applied to human problems, the ethics of their
use, and methods for evaluating their effectiveness. Field
experiences in applying behavioral methods are included.
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385 Practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis
3 crs (3-8).
P: PSYC 380
SL-Full; Not for GE
The practicum is designed to provide an opportunity to apply
the principles and methods of behavior analysis in various
human service settings under close field supervision.
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390 /590 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 271 and 281
Not for GE
S/U grade basis not allowed
Audit enrollment not allowed
Students will learn skills needed to plan, implement, and
evaluate behavioral interventions in a variety of human
services settings. Content will focus on functional
assessment, ethics, and primary research in applied behavior
analysis.
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395 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Students, with assistance of instructors, define a topic to
study or develop a field placement in a setting related to
psychology. Selected readings, weekly meetings with the
instructor, and other assignments may also be required.
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396 Research Apprentice in Psychology
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
P: PSYC 100
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Get form from department office
Qualified students, recruited and supervised by an
instructor, engage in original research in collaboration
with the instructor. Research methods and current status of
psychological knowledge are applied to create new knowledge.
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397 Teaching Apprentice in Psychology
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Not for GE
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Completion of the course (or equivalent) in which assisting
with a minimum grade of B; at least nine semester credits
and a 3.0 GPA in psychology.
Get form from department office
Qualified students, selected and supervised by faculty
members, facilitate teaching and learning in a specific
course or courses. Apprentices enhance their knowledge of
psychology and their ability to communicate that knowledge.
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399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Student proposes an independent study project to an
instructor. Projects may include library research, original
empirical research, or placement in a setting related to
psychology. Student works independently, with instructor
providing oversight and limited guidance and assistance.
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400 History and Systems of Psychology
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 100 or consent of instructor
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
The major historical contributions to current psychology are
traced from ancient to modern times. Significant ideas and
discoveries from philosophy, mathematics, the natural and
medical sciences are examined as they relate to the
development of psychology.
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470 Senior Research Seminar
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp.
P: All required core courses, PSYC 400 may be taken
concurrently
Not for GE
Capstone experience for majors in this department
Reading and discussion of current issues in psychology,
completion of portfolio, and presentation of an empirical
research project.
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480 /680 Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis I
6 crs. F, Sp.
P: PSYC 390
SL-Full; Not for GE
S/U only grade basis
Instructor approval required
The internship is designed to provide experience for
students in Applied Behavior Analysis and to prepare them
for national certification. Students work in applied
settings implementing interventions based on the principles
of behavior.
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481 /681 Internship in Applied Behavior Analysis II
3-6 crs. F, Sp.
P: PSYC 480/680
SL-Full; Not for GE
S/U only grade basis
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
No credit toward major.
Instructor approval required
The internship is designed to provide experience for
students in Applied Behavior Analysis and to prepare them
for national certification. Students work in applied
settings implementing interventions based on the principles
of behavior.
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491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Intensive study of a topic selected because of a special
interest on the part of students or faculty. Proposed topics
include: The Works of B. F. Skinner; The Measurement of
Interests; and Psychology of Consciousness.
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499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Student proposes an independent study project to an
instructor. Projects may include library research, original
empirical research, or placement in a setting related to
psychology. Student works independently, with instructor
providing oversight and limited guidance and assistance.
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720 Psychological Foundations of Education
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: PSYC 260 or teacher licensure
Education problems considered in terms of prevailing
psychological theories and their historical antecedents;
methods, materials, and trends.
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721 Practicum: Education
1 cr (0.2-0.8). F.
Must be taken with PSYC720
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Sixteen hours of supervised field experience in general
education and 16 hours in special education. Students work
as teacher aides in schools.
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725 Counseling I
1 cr (0.5-0.5). F.
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Introduction to individual and group counseling and
consultation techniques.
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726 Counseling II
1 cr (1-0). Sp.
P: PSYC 725
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Advanced counseling and consultation techniques with
emphasis on supervised practice. A continuation of
Counseling I to provide training experiences related to:
individual and group counseling of children with specific
problems/crises.
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731 Seminar: Advanced Developmental Psychology
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: PSYC 330 or 331 or 332; or consent of instructor
Principles, theories, data and research methods in the study
of the development of thought, perception, language, and
personality in children and adolescents. Emphasis is on
reading original research and application of research
findings to practice.
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732 Psychopathology in Childhood and Adolescence
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: PSYC 350/550
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
A study of behavioral disorders of children and youth.
Anxiety, depression, peer relations, conduct, attention
deficit, mental retardation, learning disabilities, autism,
schizophrenia, and other disorders are considered.
Development, classification, and treatment are studied.
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735 Seminar in Gifted and Talented
1 cr (1-0).
Examines the criteria and methods used to identify and
evaluate the needs of gifted and talented persons. Intended
for school specialists, e.g., school psychologists and
program coordinators.
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760 Psycoeducational Assessment I and II
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Students must enroll for two semesters.
Individual assessment procedures are studied using
theoretical readings and applied practice experiences to
develop clinical competencies in behavioral data collection,
test administration/evaluation, oral and written reporting.
Emphasis on cognitive, academic/achievement, sensory/motor,
and social/emotional areas.
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761 Practicum: Assessment
1 cr (0.25-2). F, Sp.
P: PSYC 760
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
May be taken only when specified as a laboratory requirement
for PSYC 760 I and II.
Two one-credit practicum courses which focus on building
assessment skills through practice assessment experiences
and participation in supervised clinical evaluations as a
clinical team member.
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781 Practicum: Behavioral Consultation
2 crs (1.25-1.25). Sp.
P: PSYC 380/580, 780
Offers training and practical application of behavioral
consultation with staff, professionals, and parents for
solving behavior problems. After training, students will be
placed as a behavior consultant in a treatment facility.
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785 Practicum: School Psychology
3 crs (1-12). F, Sp.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
Student must enroll for two semesters. Six credits required.
Admission to certification phase of School Psychology
Program.
Full academic year of supervised experience divided between
clinical and school settings. The student, under faculty
supervision, will perform the duties of a school
psychologist.
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786 Practicum: Clinical Settings
1 cr (0.25-2.5). F, Sp.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Admission to the School Psychology Program or consent of
instructor. Two credits required.
Two one-credit practica involving supervised casework in
special settings. The student will perform work related to
assessment, evaluation, and consultation with clients,
usually at the Human Development Center or Psychological
Services Center.
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787 Internship in School Psychology
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 8 credits
Student must enroll for two semesters. Completion of the
Certification Phase of training and Recommendation for
Provisional License in School Psychology. Six credits
required. Phase 3, Internship Phase of training requires a
minimum of 1,200 hours of supervised professional experience
in an approved placement setting(s), 600 hours must be
completed in the public schools. Application and approval
procedures and internship requirements are detailed in the
Internship Handbook.
Full school year of supervised internship within the public
school setting for the student preparing for School
Psychologist certification. Includes full-scale involvement
in school psychological services and accompanying seminar.
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791 Seminar in School Psychology
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits
Student enrolls for three semesters.
Career orientation focusing on ethics, law, current
practices, problems, and professional responsibilities of
the school psychologist.
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792 Research Seminar in School Psychology
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
Identification of research problem, techniques of literature
search, critical reading of related literature, research
methodology. Students must complete thesis proposal
including statement of problem, review of related
literature, and research design. Typically taken with Psyc
731.
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793 Special Topics
1-3 crs. F, Sp.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Content determined by the needs of students and interests of
psychology faculty. Presents emerging concepts and methods
in psychology.
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794 Research Analysis in School Psychology
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Limited to graduate students in the school psyc program
The design of the student's research project is reviewed and
completed. Various approaches to the collection and analysis
of the student's data are reviewed and final plans are
developed.
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795 Research Paper
1-2 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
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799 Thesis
1-3 crs.
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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