Courses
Courses
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Undergraduate Level Courses
BSY-410 - Honors Research
In this course a student prepares a research proposal on some topic of interest in the field of Biopsychology. The proposal includes a statement of the research questions, a review of relevant literature, and the method of collecting data. This course substitutes for BSY 408. Prerequisites: Senior biopsychology majors with an overall GPA of 3.0, a major GPA of 3.5 and PSY-333.
Prerequisites: # Take 87 credits; # Take PSY-333;
BSY-411 - Honors Project
Students from BSY 410 may elect this course to complete the research project. This entails collecting the data, data analysis, and final written document. Program Honors are awarded upon successful completion of the project, including an oral presentation. Prerequisites: BSY 410 and departmental approval of the research proposal.
Prerequisites: Take BSY-410;
PSY-101 - Introduction to Psychology
This course introduces the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. The topics include the biological and social bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, learning, cognition, perception, personality, and psychotherapy. Students are introduced to the origins of psychology and the bases of psychological reasoning. Students are expected to become familiar with the basic principles in the major areas of the field as well as psychological methods of investigation. The course may be waived by the department chair if an equivalent two-semester high school course was taken with an earned grade of B or better. This course is a prerequisite for all psychology courses except PSY 207.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-101H - Intro to Psyc - Honors
Prerequisites: None
PSY-148R - Intro to Psych Recitation
Prerequisites: None
PSY-200 - Independent Study
This course is for students who wish to study some topic in the field of psychology or who wish to carry out a research project independently. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-202 - Human Development
This course introduces the developmental perspective in psychology and presents the historical emergence of this perspective. The course surveys individual development from conception through old age, studying physical, perceptual, cognitive, and emotional processes. An emphasis is placed on the interaction among individuals of different ages and the influence of both the immediate and wider social contexts on development. Students who take this course cannot receive credit for PSY 203 or PSY 204. Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-203 - Childhood and Adolescence
This course provides a study of the period of development from conception through adolescence (age 18), covering the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral phases of child growth. Students who take this course cannot receive credit for PSY 202. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-204 - Adolescence, Adulthood & Aging
This course examines psychological development from adolescence (age 18) through old age. Perceptual, cognitive, learning, and motivational processes are studied in relation to the physical changes that individuals experience and the social worlds they inhabit from adolescence to adulthood. Personality, morality, sex-roles, intelligence, intimacy, and careers are some of the topics considered within a developmental perspective. Students who take this course cannot receive credit for PSY 202.Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-205 - Psychology of Eating
This course investigates the biopsychological, developmental, learning, perceptual, motivational and social psychological patterns that influence habits and patterns of human eating behavior. It also examines the causes, consequences, and treatments for obesity, anorexia, and bulimia. Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-206 - Educational Psychology
This course includes a survey of the facts and principles of educational psychology and the results of psychological research as they relate to the major activities and problems of the teacher. Also considered is the general nature of growth and the principles of learning, the nature of reasoning, the realm of values, and the relation of mental health to education. A 25 hour practicum placement is required.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-206F - Educational Psych Fieldwork
Teacher preparation candidates will gain firsthand school experience at the grade levels associated with the NYS teaching certificate for which they are preparing. Students enrolled in the course must apply for a fieldwork assignment through the School of Education and complete assigned hours.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-207 - Statistics w/Computer Applic.
This course focuses on the study of the statistical techniques critical to quantitative research in the social sciences. Topics include measures of central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, one, two and multi-group hypothesis testing, contingency tables, power analysis, and selected nonparametric methods. Students will be expected to analyze selected problems using major statistical packages such as SPSS. Students who take this course cannot receive credit for MAT 220 or ECO 215.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-215 - Biopsychology
This course focuses on an investigation of the physiological, comparative, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, behavioral genetics, perception and awareness, sensorimotor integration, motivational, circadian and reward systems, emotion and stress, and the biopsychology of psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on evaluating research and students will learn to ask and answer questions regarding human behavior in the context of all life.Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-216 - Professional Intern in Psych
Exploration of a selected area in psychology through supervised practical experience in an appropriate job or volunteer position in the community. A minimum of six hours per week will be devoted to the work experience.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-220 - Organizational Behavior
A study of theoretical and practical issues of organizational structure and functioning. Attention will be directed to the interaction of individuals within the various roles of superior, subordinate, or colleague as well as the interplay of various segments of the organization. In addition, concerns regarding power, leadership, motivation, change, and ethics will be explored. Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-231 - Intro Human Srvcs/Pre-Soc Work
This course provides a framework for the entry-level generalist in the human services. This offering will provide students with an historical and philosophical overview of the field as well as some beginning competencies and techniques to utilize in their efforts in an applied context.Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-237 - Princ & Appl of Language
This course introduces basic precepts of linguistics and psycholinguistics and investigates their application to the areas of language acquisition, dialects, language change, literature, sex difference in language use, and animal language. PSY 101 ENG 101.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-101 PSY-101;
PSY-241 - Biopsych of Addictive Behav
This course will provide a basic understanding of the impact of addiction on the body. Physical, behavioral, and psychological consequences will be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 101
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-242 - Prob of Alc & Drug Dep Person
This course examines the various personality and environmental variables conducive to dependency. The effects of alcohol and/or drugs on the personality and interpersonal relations are considered. Withdrawal from alcohol and drugs is examined along with the problems of living without alcohol and drugs. The available screening and diagnostic tests employed to detect and discern dependency are surveyed. Prerequisite: PSY 101~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-300 - Independent Study
To be arranged with faculty.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-301 - Social Psychology
This course provides a study of human interaction in society and its psychological basis. Some of the major topics covered include aggression, altruism, attitudes, attraction, conformity, group dynamics, perception of self and others, prejudice, social roles, and social power. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101/SCL 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101 SOC-101 or SCL-101;
PSY-304 - Counseling: Theory & Practice
This course covers the major theories and techniques of counseling. The role of counselor, the needs and problems of the client and the assessment of the counseling situation will be investigated. Multicultural counseling approaches will be included.Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-305 - Psy of Persuasion & Influence
This course is an investigation of persuasion tactics and influence techniques. Topics include consistency and commitment, communicator characteristics, credibility, conformity, compliance gaining, deception and the ethics of persuasion. Students will be required to actively participate in the learning process. Prerequisite: PSY 101~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-308 - Abnormal Psychology
This is a study of psychopathology including stress and anxiety disorders, psychoses, and personality disorders, and an evaluation of methods of treating such forms of psychological disorders.Prerequisite: PSY 202 or 203 or 204.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-202 PSY-203 or PSY-204;
PSY-311 - Psychology of Disability
This course is a broad survey of the range of physical, developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and sensory disabilities. The course considers the impact of disability on the self and the family throughout the life span, and focuses on psychological, educational, and societal adaptations to disability.Prerequisite: PSY 101~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-313 - Learning
A survey is provided in this course of the major theories of learning. Particular consideration will be given to human verbal learning, thinking, cognitive processing, behavior modification, and the technology of learning. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or EDU 206 or PSY 206.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101 EDU-206 or PSY-206;
PSY-317 - Motivation
In this course an investigation of the biological, psychological, and social components of motivation and emotion in both classical and contemporary theories is undertaken. An attempt is made to understand why behavior occurs at all and why one behavior is selected over another.Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-319 - Group Dynamics
This course applies the content, structure, and processes of communication and interaction, as well as techniques of leadership, to various types of groups. The course will emphasize theoretical and practical understanding derived from group participation. Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-321 - Psychology of Women
This courses examines the theoretical and empirical literature on the psychology of women. Topics include: the social construction of gender; a closer look at gender differences; growing up female; communication styles; women and work; women and intimate relationships. Prerequisite: take PSY 202 or PSY 203 or PSY 204.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-202 PSY-203 or PSY-204;
PSY-324 - Group Counseling
An examination of major theories of counseling as applied to group counseling is undertaken in this course. A special emphasis is given to an examination of group process and the stages of group development from formation to termination and follow-up. Some basic issues in group membership and leadership and an overview of professional and ethical issues will be presented.Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-326 - Health Psychology
Issues of health will be studied from a systems approach with a focus on the shift away from the biomedical model toward the more encompassing biopsychosocial model. Because today's leading causes of death occur partly as the result of individual behaviors or failures to engage in some behavior(s), a major focus in the course will be the cognitive variables intervening between health/illness and behavior. Topics such as stress and coping, immunity, adhering to medical advice, pain, and acute and chronic illness will be covered. This course is relevant to those in health profession programs, psychology, and to others interested in health and this new and growing field.Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-327 - Environmental Psychology
This course investigates the relationships between humans and the physical environment. Some of the topics covered in the course include environmental perception, the effects of the environment on behavior, social and personal space, the built environment, personality and environment, environmental assessment, spatial arrangements, a sense of place and resource management. Prerequisite: PSY 101~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-333 - Experimental Psychology
This course provides a study of research methods used to obtain information about human behavior and cognition. Laboratory experience includes the development of skills in designing, performing and reporting of original research projects. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 207.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101 PSY-207;
PSY-339 - Psychology and Law
This course will examine the applications of psychological methods, findings, and theories to the law. The many relationships between the two fields: psychology in the law, psychology and the law and psychology of the law, will be addressed. A variety of topics will be covered including psychology of law enforcement, the courts, jury selection and decision making, family law, and the rights of special groups. The course will contribute to all ten of the learning outcomes identified as knowledge skills and values unique to psychology or to those liberal arts skills and values, such as information competence with technology and computers, reasoning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking, sociocultural and international awareness, communication and personal development. Prerequisite: PSY 101 LAW 101~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101 LAW-101;
PSY-343 - Couns.of Alc/Drug Dep Person
This course provides specific counseling theories and techniques that are effective intervention strategies for counseling the alcohol/ drug client. Practical application of these theories and techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. Counselor areas of concern such as collaboration, ethics, and burnout will be treated. The laboratory sessions will deal with the acquisition and competence of counseling skills, as well as the integration of these skills for effective counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 101 241 242~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101 PSY-241 PSY-242;
PSY-348 - Selected Topics in Psychology
To be arranged with faculty~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-350 - Research for the Professions
Students learn about the research process. Topics include surveys, experiments, interviews, observations and research ethics. Course includes a computer lab using SPSS. Students read and analyze research articles.~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-352 - Read/Writ Social Sci Research
In order to be critical evaluators of research studies about human behavior, students must be exposed to a variety of primary sources of social sciences research. Students will be introduced to a variety of theoretical and empirical studies in psychology and other behavioral sciences. They will learn how to find studies published in refereed journals on line. Students will learn to distinguish reports of research studies from the actual journal articles describing the scientific research. Practicing brief summaries of research articles using APA style will complete the requirements of this one credit course.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-353 - Research Design in Psychology
This course investigates the research methods that are used to collect the data that is the basis for psychological research. Students will study experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental methods by which data may be collected. There will be an emphasis upon the link between design and statistical analysis, the relationship between psychological content and research questions, the communication of research outcomes, and the applications of computer software for analysis and simulations. Prerequisite: PSY 101, 207, and take 2 courses from PSY dept~
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-101 PSY-207; # Take 2 courses; From Department PSY; Except courses PSY-101 PSY-207;
PSY-359 - Contemp Issues-Alc/Drug Counsl
Current issues in alcoholism and drug addiction are surveyed through the use of material drawn from professional practice, research, the media, and the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. Topics include: infectious diseases/AIDS, ethics, public policy, current trends, and current research.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 207 and 2 additional PSY courses~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-241 PSY-242 PSY-101;
PSY-375 - Prosem:Personal Pathways-Psyc
This course helps students prepare for careers in psychology as a profession, the choice of and preparation for specific careers, the integration of the academic content of the psychology major with a variety of professional practices, and issues in professional development. Diversity issues, including gender and ethnicity, will be addressed. Prerequisites: Psychology major with Junior/Senior standing (take 69 credits).
Prerequisites: Take 69 credits;
PSY-400 - Independent Study-Psychology
To be arranged with faculty.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-401 - Integrated Applic of Psych
This course will be an experientially based learning opportunity which may include a combination of job shadowing, internship, externship, community service project, off campus learning opportunity or other self directed learning experience designed with individual advisement. This course meets the LIFE general education requirement. Prerequisite: 54 credits~
Prerequisites: Take 54 credits;
PSY-403 - Seminar
Training is provided in the techniques of research through a detailed study of a specific psychological topic. A major paper is required of each student demonstrating the ability to collect, evaluate and synthesize psychological material.Prerequisite: 87 credits,PSY 375,PSY 333.
Prerequisites: # Take 87 credits; # Take PSY-375 PSY-333; # Take 5 courses; From courses PSY-101 PSY-200 PSY-300 PSY-400 PSY-202 PSY-203 PSY-204 PSY-205 PSY-207 PSY-231 PSY-237 PSY-241 PSY-242 PSY-301 PSY-303 PSY-304 PSY-306 PSY-308 PSY-308 PSY-311 PSY-313 PSY-317 PSY-319 PSY-321 PSY-324 PSY-330 PSY-331 PSY-333 PSY-343 PSY-346 PSY-348 PSY-349 PSY-350 PSY-359 PSY-375 PSY-406 PSY-409 PSY-417 PSY-418 PSY-422 PSY-440;
PSY-405 - Senior Seminar
This course is a capstone experience for the Psychology major. Each student will prepare a portfolio that shows what has been gained form the major in psychology and will write a review of the literature on a selected topic that demonstrates the student~s knowledge, skills and values. The portfolio is a collection of materials that addresses the ten standards that the department expects students to achieve in the psychology major. Detailed outlines for the portfolio will be provided in the course. This course meets the LIFE requirements for a capstone experience. Prerequisite: PSY-375, and take six courses from PSY Department. ~
Prerequisites: # Take 6 courses; From Department PSY; # Take PSY-375;
PSY-406 - Personality Theory
Students will examine theories and research concerning the nature and development of the human personality and factors producing integration or disorientation. Applications of personality theory and personality assessment will be included in the course.Prerequisite: PSY 101 and either PSY 202, 203 or 204.
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-101; # Take PSY-202 PSY-203 or PSY-204;
PSY-407 - Internship in Psychology
This field-work experience involves working under supervision in a mental health facility, observing and participating in testing and diagnosis, case conferences, therapy, and other related activities.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-409 - History & Systems of Psych
This is a study of the historical background of the field of psychology with emphasis on how current systems have evolved from earlier schools of thought. The impact of early psychological schools on current trends in psychology is discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and 54 credits.
Prerequisites: # Take 54 credits; # Take PSY-101;
PSY-410 - Honors Research
In this course a student prepares a research proposal on some topic of interest in the field of psychology. The proposal includes a statement of the research question, a review of relevant literature, and the method of collecting data. Prerequisite: PSY 333 and 87 credits.
Prerequisites: # Take 87 credits; # Take PSY-333;
PSY-411 - Honors Project
Students from PSY 410 may elect this course to complete the research project. This entails collecting the data, data analysis, and writing up the results and discussion. Program Honors are awarded upon successful completion of the project, including an oral presentation.This course substitutes for PSY 403. Prerequisite: PSY 410.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-410;
PSY-415 - Capstone Sem in Law & Society
The capstone seminar is the culminating course of the law and society inter-disciplinary program. Students who have pursued the various pathways within the major will come back together n the capstone to share their knowledge and experiences in the context of a theme, to be determined based upon the composition of the class (in terms of pathways pursued) and current events. Within that theme, students will focus on the relationship between law and human behavior and the role of law in society. Consistent with the overriding academic objective of the major, students will refine their understanding of the interaction of law and legal institutions with social, economic, and political systems . Prerequisite: Law 101; CRM 111; PSY 101; SOC 102~
Prerequisites: Take LAW-101 CRM-111 PSY-101 SOC-102;
PSY-417 - Motivation in the Workplace
This course focuses on the theories of motivation, which have their genesis and/or application in the workplace and are used to describe and influence work behavior. The focus of the course will be on the techniques used to apply motivational theories in workplace settings, rather than strictly on the elaboration of the theories themselves. Specific techniques and programs will be described as they are implemented in the workplace, with an acknowledgment of some of the limitations, which this setting entails. Prerequisite:PSY 101; MGT 314; PAD 111; SOC 301; or PSY 301.~
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-101; # Take MGT-314 PAD-111 SOC-301 or PSY-301;
PSY-420 - Leadership II-Skills/Prac/Refl
This course will allow the student to explore some of the classic issues and theories in the development of psychology as a science and clinical profession. Some of the problems to be discussed are mind and body, free will and determinism, the unconscious, heredity and environment, evolution, the nature of reinforcement, drugs and the talking cure, and the brain and consciousness. Prerequisites: Junior standing and 5 courses in psychology. Prerequisite: PSY-220 PSY-319 and three courses from BUS-314 SOC-320 PAD-111 ENG-104 COM-104 THR-103 ENG-233 PSY- 417 PSY-301 POL-213 PAD-213 WST-223 POL-208 PSY-321 PSY-204~
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-220 PSY-319; # Take 3 courses; From courses BUS-314 SOC-320 PAD-111 ENG-104 COM-104 THR-103 ENG-233 PSY-417 PSY-301 POL-213 PAD-213 WST-223 POL-208 PSY-321 PSY-204;
PSY-425 - Great Ideas in Psychology
This course will allow the student to explore some of the classic issues and theories in the development of psychology as a science and clinical profession. Some of the problems to be discussed are mind and body, free will and determinism, the unconscious, heredity and environment, evolution, the nature of reinforcement, drugs and the talking cure, and the brain and consciousness. Prerequisite: take 54 credits and 5 courses from PSY Department.~
Prerequisites: # Take 54 credits; # Take 5 courses; From Department PSY;
PSY-440 - Cognition
Cognition, the study of mental processes, is a central topic in psychology. In this course an information processing approach to cognition will be presented, which includes the acquisition of knowledge, the maintenance of knowledge across time in memory, and the use (accessing) of knowledge to guide behavior. Hot cognition will be contrasted with cold cognition, and methods of studying cognition will be demonstrated. Prerequisite: PSY-101.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-101;
PSY-ELCT - Psychology Elective
Prerequisites: None
PSY-NON1 - Psychology-Non-Equiv
Prerequisites: None
PSY-NON2 - Psychology-Non-Equiv
Prerequisites: None
PSY-NON3 - Psychology-Non-Equiv
Prerequisites: None
BSY-215 - Biopsychology
This course focuses on an investigation of the physiological, comparative, ecological, and evolutionary aspects of behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, behavioral genetics, perception and awareness, sensorimotor integration, motivational, circadian and reward systems, emotion and stress, and the biopsychology of psychiatric disorders. Emphasis is placed on evaluating research and students will learn to ask and answer questions regarding human behavior in the context of all life. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and a semester of college biology.
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-101; # Take 1 courses; From Department BIO;
BSY-348 - Selected Topics in Biopsych.
This course examines problems in the field of biopsychology through investigating topics researched by both biologists and psychologists. The course provides an opportunity for in-depth analysis of theory and research in a specialized area of biopsychology and requires active learning through in-class work and independent student projects. Prerequisites: PSY-101 and a semester of college biology, or BSY-215.
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-101; # Take 1 courses; From Department BIO;
BSY-348L - Selected Topics in Biopsych
This course examines problems in the field of biopsychology through investigating topics researched by both biologists and psychologists. The course provides an opportunity for in-depth analysis of theory and research in a specialized area of biopsychology and requires active learning through in-class work and independent student projects.
Prerequisites: None
BSY-408 - Seminar in Biopsychology
A culminating experience in which the student brings to bear the methods and theories of both biology and psychology to investigate some problem in the field of biopsychology. The student will engage in supervised research into an issue, a phenomenon, a problem or an application of biopsychology. Empirical investigations are encouraged. The course will include an intensive review of the literature and a final written document and oral presentation. Prerequisites: PSY-333, BSY-215, BSY-348
Prerequisites: Take PSY-333 BSY-215 BSY-348;
Graduate Level Courses
FMH-500 - FMH Independent Study
Prerequisites: None
FMH-505 - Intro to Forensic Mental Hlth
This course examines the forensic mental health system, the professionals within this system, and its consumers, or persons with mental disorders who also have legal troubles. Students will be introduced to the pathways for persons with mental disorders into and out of the criminal justice, mental health, social service, and juvenile justice systems. An overview of policies and outcomes of the FMH systems in also examined.
Prerequisites: None
FMH-510 - Victimology & Victim Services
This course examines four important topics pertaining to victimology and victim services. These include the nature and scope of victim's rights; the nature and incidence of victimization, especially pertaining to the victimization of women, children and the elderly; the construction of victim services to respond to victims with special needs, including disabilities, substance abuse, mental health issues, HIV/AIDS; and ethical, mental health, media relations, and training needs to victim service providers. Prerequisite: CRM 599 or equivalent; PSY/FMH 505
Prerequisites: Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
FMH-515 - Eval & Tx of Adult Offenders
This course has two emphases: evaluation and treatment. The student will be introduced to the assumptions, theories, methods and instrumentation used in the psychosocial and psycholegal evaluation of adults involved in the judicial and correctional systems. The special ethical issues presented by practice in forensic settings are emphasized. Students will learn how to appreciate relevant clinical and legal issues, and how to communicate findings to courts and social policymakers. Additionally, systems and clinical approaches to treating mentally disordered offenders will be addressed, with particular attention to the dual role of the forensic mental health professional in providing treatment and assuring public safety. Treatment and intervention methods will be examined from both individual and societal perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 575, PSY/FMH 505
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-575; # Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
FMH-520 - Eval & Tx of Court Inv Youth
This course has two emphases: evaluation and treatment. The student will be introduced to the assumptions, theories, methods and instrumentation used in the psychosocial and psycholegal evaluation of court-involved youth. Evaluation questions pertaining to child welfare, child custody, and juvenile offenders will be considered. The special ethical issues presented by practice in forensic settings are emphasized. Students will learn how to appreciate relevant clinical and legal issues, and how to communicate findings to courts and social policymakers. Additionally, students will explore treatment and intervention models for court involved youth, in both community and institutional settings. Treatment of child victims as well as youthful offenders will be addressed. Treatment and intervention models will be examined from both individual and societal perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 575, FMH/PSY 505
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-575; # Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
FMH-530 - Forensic Populations
This class focuses on the special needs of individuals most likely to be encountered in forensic settings. Emphasis is given to children and youth, individuals with substance abuse or co-occurring mental illness and chemical dependency, and sex offenders. Prerequisite: PSY 575, FMH 505
Prerequisites: Take PSY-575 FMH-505;
PSY-500 - Independent Study
To be arranged with faculty~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-505 - Intro to Forensic Mental Hlth
This course examines the forensic mental health system, the professionals within this system, and its consumers, or persons with mental disorders who also have legal troubles. Students will be introduced to the pathways for persons with mental disorders into and out of the criminal justice, mental health, social service, and juvenile justice systems. An overview of policies and outcomes of the FMH systems in also examined.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-510 - Victimology & Victim Services
This course examines four important topics pertaining to victimology and victim services. These include the nature and scope of victim's rights; the nature and incidence of victimization, especially pertaining to the victimization of women, children and the elderly; the construction of victim services to respond to victims with special needs, including disabilities, substance abuse, mental health issues, HIV/AIDS; and ethical, mental health, media relations, and training needs to victim service providers. Prerequisite: CRM 599 or equivalent; PSY/FMH 505
Prerequisites: Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
PSY-515 - Eval & Tx of Adult Offenders
This course has two emphases: evaluation and treatment. The student will be introduced to the assumptions, theories, methods and instrumentation used in the psychosocial and psycholegal evaluation of adults involved in the judicial and correctional systems. The special ethical issues presented by practice in forensic settings are emphasized. Students will learn how to appreciate relevant clinical and legal issues, and how to communicate findings to courts and social policymakers. Additionally, systems and clinical approaches to treating mentally disordered offenders will be addressed, with particular attention to the dual role of the forensic mental health professional in providing treatment and assuring public safety. Treatment and intervention methods will be examined from both individual and societal perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 575, PSY/FMH 505
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-575; # Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
PSY-520 - Eval & Tx of Court Inv Youth
This course has two emphases: evaluation and treatment. The student will be introduced to the assumptions, theories, methods and instrumentation used in the psychosocial and psycholegal evaluation of court-involved youth. Evaluation questions pertaining to child welfare, child custody, and juvenile offenders will be considered. The special ethical issues presented by practice in forensic settings are emphasized. Students will learn how to appreciate relevant clinical and legal issues, and how to communicate findings to courts and social policymakers. Additionally, students will explore treatment and intervention models for court involved youth, in both community and institutional settings. Treatment of child victims as well as youthful offenders will be addressed. Treatment and intervention models will be examined from both individual and societal perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 575, FMH/PSY 505
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-575; # Take PSY-505 or FMH-505;
PSY-530 - Working with Forensic Populat
An advanced clinical course focusing on the evaluations and treatment of individuals most likely to be encountered in forensic settings. Special emphasis will be given to children and youth, chemical dependency, serious and persistent mental illness/personality disorders, as well as, evaluation and treatment of victims of crime. Prerequisite: PSY-505 PSY-531 PSY-575 PSY-588.~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-505 PSY-531 PSY-575 PSY-588;
PSY-531 - Forensic Assessment
An introduction to the theories, methods, and psychological instrumentation used in evaluation of individuals within the judicial and corrections systems. Emphasis will be placed on forming appropriate questions, gathering data from a variety of sources, and understanding the logic used to combine data to reach conclusions relevant in forensic settings. Prerequisite: PSY -572, PSY-505, PSY-575.~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-572 PSY-505 PSY-575;
PSY-532 - Current Topics:Forensic Psych
This course will survey issues of importance in forensic psychology. Topics include mental health law, ethics in forensic psychology, the juvenile justice system, domestic violence, and women in the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: PSY-505.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-505;
PSY-533 - Internship in Forensic Psy I
A supervised field experience in a community agency or institutional setting providing mental health services to a forensic population. Students will gain practice in evaluation, treatment, and case management within the framework of dual systems of intervention. Prerequisite: PSY-551 PSY-530 PSY-562; and 30 credits.
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-551 PSY-530 PSY-562; # Take 33 credits;
PSY-534 - Internship in Forensic Psy II
An advanced supervised field experience providing mental health services to a forensic population. The placement may be in either a correctional or mental health setting. Students will gain experience in evaluation, case management, and group therapy. Prerequisite: PSY-533
Prerequisites: Take PSY-533;
PSY-547 - Bereavement & Loss Counseling
This course is a survey of theories of grief, loss and bereavement across the lifespan. Theories are considered in a sociocultural context, and grief and mourning are understood as culturally embedded practices. Counseling techniques are developed for people grieving various losses, and at different life stages. The special needs of individuals and families grieving traumatic losses are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 570 & 571 OR PAL 522
Prerequisites: Take 1 group; # Take PSY-570 PSY-571; # Take PAL-522;
PSY-548 - Counseling/Child Psychopathogy
This is a survey course that examines child psychopathology, interviewing, evaluation of, and providing therapeutic interventions for young children and adolescents. We will look at these areas from developmental and contextual perspectives. In this way we can examine the who, when, and why of each situation. Prerequisite: PSY 570, 575
Prerequisites: Take PSY-570 PSY-575;
PSY-549 - Introduction to Play Therapy
An introduction to the theories and techniques of play therapy. Students will understand the function of play in a developmental context, and explore how play can be used therapeutically to facilitate the expression and modification of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in children with emotional and behavioral problems. This course partially fulfills the instructional requirements for Registered Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy. Prerequisites: PSY 570, 571, 575
Prerequisites: Take PSY-570 PSY-571 PSY-575;
PSY-551 - Comm Psy:Framework for Interv
This course provides an introduction to the importance of understanding community systems and their influence on interactions, roles, norms, and values. Emphasized is the role of change agents (community psychologists, community-based and school counselors, community health educators, forensic psychologists, etc.) in interventions in the community and the theories and principles needed to help people in various settings achieve maximum quality of life.~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-552 - Perspectives in Art Therapy
This survey course will cover the definition of visual art therapy. Included in class discussion and lecture will be the role of art therapy and creativity in intervention strategies. Current research and different theoretical perspectives will be highlighted. Prerequisite: PSY-552 PSY-571 PSY-572~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-558 - Community Based Prev & Interv
The development of strategies for prevention and intervention is examined from the perspective of the importance of such strategies along the full spectrum of social problems (e.g., AIDS, alcoholism, serious physical or mental illness, parental divorce, etc.). Additionally, theories and strategies which guide optimal development, specifically in the context of school, work and careers, are addressed. Potential roles of community psychologists in facilitating planned change (prevention or intervention) are explored. Prerequisites: PSY 551
Prerequisites: Take PSY-551;
PSY-562 - Community Mental Health
A study of mental health procedures as they relate to the community. Special emphases include crisis intervention, prevention, and the contributions possible by specific kinds of community agencies. Prerequisite: PSY-551~
Prerequisites: Take PSY-551;
PSY-563 - Behavioral Research Methods
A consideration of the sources, materials, and techniques of behavioral research including experimental, descriptive, developmental, case and field study, correlation, causal, experimental, and quasi-experimental research. Prerequisite: PSY-551
Prerequisites: Take PSY-551;
PSY-563C - Behavior Res Methods Nutrition
A consideration of the sources, materials, and techniques of behavioral research including experimental, descriptive, developmental, case and field study, correlation, causal, experimental, and quasi-experimental research. Prerequisite: Matriculation in MS in Applied Nutrition
Prerequisites: None
PSY-566 - Externship
The student selects a field placement setting in the community with the approval of the instructor, and the student works under supervision in this setting. Minimum externship time: 240 hours.~ Prerequisite: PSY 561, 563 & 33 credits or permission of instructor. It is recommended that students complete PSY 581 prior to or concurrently with PSY 566.
Prerequisites: # Take PSY-551 PSY-563; # Take 33 credits;
PSY-567 - Group Counseling Dynamics
Students examine selected theories of group counseling and group process, and learn about the stages of group development including the characteristics of each stage. Effective and ineffective group member and group leader behaviors pertinent to each stage are examined. The processes of forming counseling and task oriented groups are discussed, and theory and research on small group functioning is examined. In class exercises are utilized to illustrate the dynamics of counseling group functioning. Techniques for establishing counseling groups for children, adolescents, and the elderly are explored. Prerequisite: PSY 571
Prerequisites: Take PSY-571;
PSY-570 - Developmental Psychology
This course will survey psychological development across the life span, including the processes of physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and personality development. Emphasis will be placed on general developmental issues through the examination of theory and research.~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-571 - Theories of Counseling
Theories of Counseling is designed to provide students with experiences that include an examination of the historical development of counseling theories, an exploration of affective, behavioral, and cognitive theories, and an opportunity to apply the theoretical material to case studies. Students will also be exposed to models of counseling that are consistent with current professional research and practice in the field so that they can begin to develop a personal model of counseling. These studies will facilitate the understanding of the nature and needs of individuals at all developmental levels through examination of theories of individual and family development and transitions across the life-span. Particular emphasis will be placed on theoretical application in the school setting.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-572 - Assessment in Counseling
This course addresses the theoretical issues and techniques related to the assessment of personality, intellectual ability, and career choices through the study of the appropriate psychological and vocational assessments. Included are methodological issues such as reliability and validity and issues of application in problematic situations both in interpersonal relations and in the community. Prerequisite: PSY 551 or GDC 550
Prerequisites: Take PSY-551 or GDC-550;
PSY-575 - Abnormal Psychology
The major psychological disorders across the lifespan are examined from a clinical, theoretical and empirical frame of reference. Nosological issues are critically considered, with reference to the DSM. A biopsychosocial model is adopted as an organizing frame. Prerequisite: PSY 570
Prerequisites: Take PSY-570;
PSY-575C - Abnormal Psychology for FMH
An examination of the research and theories surrounding the psychopathology of the human personality and the interactions with the community. Prerequisite: Matriculation in MS in Forensic Mental Health
Prerequisites: None
PSY-581 - Program Evaluation
A consideration of the theories and methods available to evaluate the need for, effectiveness and progress of, programs implemented by human service agencies, elementary, middle, and high schools, and other community settings. Prerequisite: PSY-551 & PSY-563 or acceptance into Guidance Postmaster's certificate.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-551 PSY-563;
PSY-585 - Risk & Resilience in Developmt
This course examines development within an ecological framework to better understand the processes of risk and resilience. The course analyzes how children, adolescents and their families appraise situations as stressful and how they cope with them, using a conceptualization of stress in terms of dynamic systems and complex interactions. The focus of the course is on strengths as well as constraints that shape decisions and behaviors, in order to design and implement effective interventions. Prerequisites: PSY 570 and 3 graduate level courses.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-570;
PSY-587 - Family Counseling
This course provides an overview of the field of family counseling including an examination of underlying assumptions and central concepts. Major schools of family therapy will be studied along with their various techniques and strategies for system change. Prerequisite: PSY 571 PSY 570
Prerequisites: Take PSY-571 PSY-570;
PSY-588 - Counseling Skills
This course is designed to enable students to utilize basic attending skills and basic influencing skills with a client in a counseling session. Students view training videos, observe live demonstrations of counseling skills and practice these counseling skills in small work groups in class. The multicultural implications of each skill are discussed. Prerequisite: PSY-571 PSY-567 PSY-570
Prerequisites: Take PSY-571 PSY-567 PSY-570;
PSY-589 - Thesis
As a culminating experience to the program, the student will complete a master~s project and produce a scholarly report relating to the area of interest selected by the student in the program, under the guidance of a thesis committee. Students should have completed at least 33 credits and passed the comprehensive exam. Thesis guidelines are available from the program director.~
Prerequisites: Take 33 credits;
PSY-590 - Research Seminar
As a culminating experience, students will complete and present a scholarly paper which will assess the state of the art of some topic of their choice under faculty supervision. Students should have completed at least 33 credits and passed the comprehensive exam.~
Prerequisites: Take 33 credits;
PSY-592 - Alc/Drug Add:Vul,Dyn,Problems
The bio-psychosocial vulnerabilities, as well as the motivation for alcohol/drug use will be discussed. The course will thoroughly examine the psychological dynamics and physiological consequences of alcoholism/addiction. The student will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of the illness of alcoholism/addiction. Finally, the course will examine the major problems resulting from alcoholism/addiction as well as the process of long-term sobriety based on AA and rehabilitative research.~
Prerequisites: None
PSY-599 - Selected Topics/Psych
Prerequisites: None
PSY-600 - Independent Study
Prerequisites: None
PSY-603 - Clinical Internship in Art Thp
Consists of 700 hour placement within a communicty setting. The site is selected by the student with the approval of their instructor. Prerequisite: Completeion of all coursework.
Prerequisites: None
PSY-610 - Internship in Counseling I
A supervised field experience in counseling in an individual or group setting. Students will develop and increase competency in assessment and counseling skills. Prerequisites: All required didactic courses permission of program director required.
Prerequisites: Take PSY-558 PSY-562 PSY-581 PSY-588;
PSY-611 - Internship in Counseling II
A continuation of the field experience in PSY 610. Prerequisite: PSY 610
Prerequisites: Take PSY-610;
PSY-612 - Advanced Play Therapy I
An advanced seminar on play therapy, to be taken in conjunction with clinical internship. Students will present cases for supervision, discussion, and demonstration. Relevant clinical research findings will be reviewed. This course meets part of the instructional requirements for registration as a Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy. Pre-requisites PSY-549 Co-requisite: PSY 610
Prerequisites: Take PSY-549;
PSY-613 - Advanced Play Therapy II
An advanced seminar on play therapy, to be taken in conjunction with clinical internship. Students will present cases for supervision, discussion, and demonstration. Relevant clinical research findings will be reviewed. This course meets part of the instructional requirements for registration as a Play Therapist with the Association for Play Therapy. Pre-requisite: PSY 612. Co-requisite: PSY 611
Prerequisites: Take PSY-612;
PSY-999 - Grad Continuation Fee
Prerequisites: None
