Courses - Spring 2026
The following courses may involve the use of animals. Students who are concerned about the use of animals in teaching have the responsibility to contact the instructor, prior to course enrollment, to determine whether animals are to be used in the course, whether class exercises involving animals are optional or required and what alternatives, if any, are available.
The Department of Psychology enforces course prerequisites. Students who do not meet the course prerequisites will be administratively dropped from the course.
The Department of Psychology enforces course prerequisites. Students who do not meet the course prerequisites will be administratively dropped from the course.
PSYC100
A basic introductory course intended to bring the student into contact with the major problems confronting psychology and the more important attempts at their solution.
Discussion sections do not meet until after first lecture. Research requirement: may involve participation in research.
PSYC123
The Psychology of Getting Hired
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must not be in a Robert H. Smith School of Business degree program.
Additional information: Cannot be used in place of BMGT367 toward a degree program in the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
Designed to introduce students to the science behind the hiring process and to prepare individuals with the academic and practical training required. Together we will explore psychological principles that influence the selection process and how individuals can apply them for the competitive edge that makes others Fear the Turtle!
PSYC200
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC100; and 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from (STAT100, MATH107, MATH111, MATH120, MATH130, MATH136, or MATH140).
A basic introduction to quantitative methods used in psychological research.
Restricted to PSYC majors, NEUR majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track.
PSYC221
PSYC232
Psychology of Racism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Limited to Psychology majors; if spaces remain in the course, will open to all majors.
Explores the causes, correlates, and consequences of racial prejudice in the United States and other national contexts. Using lecture, readings, and discussion, we will examine the psychological theory and research on what processes underlie and motivate racial prejudice; how racial prejudice is experienced by its targets; how racial prejudice pervades our culture and social institutions; and how racial prejudice is learned, maintained, and ultimately changed.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC234
Living the Good Life: The Psychology of Happiness
Credit only granted for: PSYC234 or PSYC289D.
Formerly: PSYC289D.
What are the secrets to living a happy life? Can happiness be found within the context of war, a depressed economy, violence and other major stressors? Are some people born happier than others? This course will teach you the scientific process that psychologists use to study happiness (and related emotional variables) and give you the opportunity to practice applying that process in a number of ways. You will learn how we (a) gather and critically evaluate research findings in the existing literature, (b) integrate those findings into coherent and testable theories, (c) design and conduct valid scientific research that tests those theories and extends our knowledge, and (d) effectively communicate our theories and findings to a wide range of audiences. The result of the process is a more accurate and objective understanding of happiness, and that is what prepares you to apply your scientific understanding to explain and influence a wide range of outcomes.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC262
Asian American Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with: AAST262.
Credit only granted for: PSYC262, AAST262 or PSYC489Z.
Formerly: PSYC489Z.
An overview of how socio-cultural influences impact the development and psychological health of Asian Americans. Other topics include how minority group status, adaptation and identity development influence various aspects of psychological functioning; the role of historic systematic racism; and, how the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted Asian Americans. Students develop a deeper understanding of the role of stereotypes and racism, acculturation, racial identity development, cultural values, gender socialization, behavioral norms, family roles, stressors and social support systems on the mental health, well-being and health of Asian Americans.
PSYC300
Research Methods in Psychology Laboratory
Prerequisite: PSYC200.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program or Social Data Science - Psychology Track.
A general introduction and overview to the fundamental theoretical, conceptual, and practical issues in psychological research in both the laboratory and the field.
Restricted to PSYC majors, NEUR majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track.
PSYC302
Fundamentals of Learning and Behavior
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100, BSCI170, and BSCI171.
Restriction: Restricted to psychology majors during the registration period; all other majors will be placed on a hold file.
Overview of the fundamental types of learning that occur without formal instruction. The course covers fundamentals of classical and instrumental conditioning as studied in a variety of species in addition to more modern theories of learning. We will then explore how these principles influence diverse processes such as memory, attention, extinction, categorization, motivation, and in some cases, how they are implemented in the brain and disrupted in disease.
Restricted to PSYC majors, or NEUR majors.
PSYC303
Professional Development for Psychology Majors
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC123; or permission from the instructor with a completed resume.
Restriction: Must have earned a minimum of 60 credits; and must be in the Psychology major.
An investigation of various career and graduate school opportunities available to psychology majors. Students will learn about a wide range of career fields, will learn how to utilize available resources to pursue career goals, and will take steps to advance their professional identity and development.
Restricted to PSYC majors; Must have earned a minimum of 60 credits.
PSYC304
Biological Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC100, BSCI170 and BSCI171; or equivalent.
Credit only granted for: PSYC301 or PSYC304.
Formerly: PSYC301.
Biological Psychology is the study of the physiological basis of behavior. In this course, we will first cover the basic principles of brain organization and neural transmission. We will then introduce traditional and modern research techniques in the field of behavioral neuroscience. The last portion of the course focuses on specific topics including psychopharmacology, learning and memory, emotion, stress, drug of abuse, neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease) and schizophrenia.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC307
Collective Behavior and Decision Making in Human and Animal Groups
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: NEUR200, PSYC304 or PSYC221.
Recommended: PSYC200 or equivalent statistics course.
Credit only granted for: PSYC207 or PSYC307.
Formerly: PSYC207.
Overview of the fundamental principles underlying the organization of animal societies, mathematical models describing these phenomena, and applications to human societies and decision-making. Students will engage in discussions of case studies, analyze and evaluate mathematical simulations, and apply what they have learned from animal groups to practice solving problems currently facing human society.
PSYC309G
Special Topics in Psychology
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
PSYC310
Perception
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100. And CHEM103; or PHYS121; or (BSCI160 and BSCI161); or (BSCI170 and BSCI171); or BSCI105; or BSCI106.
Restriction: Must not have completed PSYC410.
A survey of phenomena and theories of perception including psychological, anatomical, physiological, and environmental factors important in determining how we perceive the world. Historical background will be examined as well as contemporary research.
PSYC330
Child Psychopathology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program or Social Data Science - Psychology Track.
Credit only granted for: PSYC309B or PSYC330.
Formerly: PSYC309B.
Etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of emotional disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Restricted to PSYC majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track.
PSYC334
Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
Research, theory and their practical applications pertaining to the development, maintenance and dissolution of human relationships. Processes critical to successful relating (e.g., communication, bargaining, conflict resolution), and issues associated with troubled dyadic relations with equal partners (e.g., jealousy, spouse abuse, divorce).
For PSYC majors only.
PSYC336
Psychology of Women
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
Cross-listed with: WGSS336.
Credit only granted for: PSYC336, WMST336 or WGSS 336.
Formerly: WMST336.
A study of the biology, life span development, socialization, personality, mental health, and special issues of women.
Students will be expected to meet face-to-face during class time to complete small groupwork on 5-6 Fridays during the semester.
PSYC341
Introduction to Memory and Cognition
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC200 and PSYC300.
An introduction to the basic concepts of cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes. Topics will include perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and language, with an emphasis on how findings from cognitive psychology can inform real-life thinking (e.g., memory strategies for studying, pitfalls of multitasking, and how/why our memories can fail us).
Restricted to PSYC majors, or NEUR majors.
PSYC344
Health Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100; or permission of instructor.
Restriction: Must be in the Psychology program; or must be in a major within the School of Public Health; or permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: PSYC489U or PSYC344.
Formerly: PSYC489U.
An examination of how psychological, biological, and social factors impact physical health and well-being. Students will use the biopsychosocial model to analyze topics including stress, health disparities, pain, addiction, disease states (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer), and primary prevention.
Restricted to PSYC majors or School of Public Health.
PSYC353
Adult Psychopathology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program or Social Data Science - Psychology Track.
The nature, diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders.
Restricted to PSYC majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track.
PSYC354
Multicultural Psychology in the U.S.
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
What are the psychological implications of racism, sexism, homophobia and other structures of inequality in the United States? How do socio-cultural privilege and oppression influence individual and group thoughts, feelings, and behaviors? This course will take a current events focus to understanding multicultural and social justice issues in psychology with an emphasis on self-reflection, mental health, cross-cultural communication, and strategies for social change.
PSYC355
Developmental Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
Survey of research and theory of psychological development from conception through childhood, stressing physiological, conceptual and behavioral changes, and the social and biological context in which individuals develop.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC361
Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100.
A general survey of the field of industrial organizational psychology including such topics as organizational entry (recruitment, selection, training, socialization); organizational psychology (motivation, leadership, job attitudes); productivity in the workplace (performance appraisal, absenteeism, turnover), and the role that the larger environment plays in influencing work behaviors and work attitudes.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC389
Experiential Learning
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
A course for undergraduate psychology majors to earn academic credit for an approved psychology-related internship experience. Information about the course may be obtained in BPS1121, or by contacting the instructor. Restricted to PSYC majors only.
PSYC391
Community Interventions: Domestic Violence II - Service Learning
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC381 or PSYC318D.
Restriction: Preference given to majors in Psychology; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Human Development; and permission of BSOS-Psychology department.
Credit only granted for: PSYC319D or PSYC391.
Formerly: PSYC319D.
Apply knowledge gained in PSYC318D/PSYC318 to provide interventions to individuals who have experienced domestic violence. Critical analysis of interventions and related research. Ethical and cultural considerations in the provision of services are addressed.
PSYC404
Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC202 or NEUR200.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program.
Theoretical viewpoints on the interaction of drugs and behavior. Basic principles of pharmacology, the effects of drugs on various behaviors, experimental analysis of drug dependence and abuse, and neuropharmacology and behavior.
Restricted to PSYC majors, or NEUR majors.
PSYC406
Neuroethology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC301, PSYC202 or NEUR200.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program.
A merger between the disciplines of neuroscience and ethology (animal behavior) studies the behavioral functions of nervous systems using a comparative and evolutionary approach. Students will learn how the nervous system controls behavioral patterns in a variety of different organisms ranging from insects to mammals.
Restricted to students in PSYC and NEUR majors only.
PSYC411
Introduction to Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC200 and PSYC300; and (PSYC202 or NEUR200).
Restriction: Must be in a major within BSOS-Psychology department.
Credit only granted for: NACS728F or PSYC411.
An introduction to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Students will be taught about formulating testable hypotheses with fMRI, utilizing basic methods in fMRI studies, and understanding existing limitations of fMRI studies in the literature.
PSYC414
Science of Sleep and Biological Rhythms
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC301, PSYC202, or NEUR200; or permission of instructor.
Restriction: Must be in a major within the BSOS-Psychology department; and restricted to psychology majors during the registration period.
Sleep is a powerful, inescapable, misunderstood, and mysterious presence in our lives. The course will begin with a review of the basics of sleep and biological rhythms with a focus on the underlying neurobiology. The bulk of the semester will be in-depth discussions of topics in sleep and circadian rhythms primarily chosen by the students. A few examples: narcolepsy, sleep in primitive cultures, lucid dreaming, racial and cultural differences in sleep and sleep disorders, the biology of sleep and circadian rhythms during adolescence, CNS control of dreaming, sleep and states of consciousness, sleeping to remember vs. sleeping to forget, legal ramifications of parasomnias, e.g. sleepwalking, and the relationships between sleep deprivation and obesity.
PSYC417
Data Science for Psychology and Neuroscience Majors
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC200 and PSYC300; and (MATH120, MATH130, or MATH140).
Credit only granted for: PSYC489D or PSYC417.
Formerly: PSYC489D.
A large number of industry and academic jobs require basic programming and data analysis skills. This class represents an introduction to both. Students will learn to program in R and will briefly be introduced to Python, the two most popular programming languages for data science. Common constructs shared by a variety of procedural programming languages will be emphasized. Basic statistics and probability theory will be reviewed from a computational perspective, and more advanced topics introduced. During the course, students will simulate toy data sets which they will then analyze knowing how the data came about, as well as work with real data. The class is highly hands-on with a large number of in-class lab and homework projects. Expect to work a lot and move quickly. Because of the hands-on nature of the class, the overall focus is more on application and execution rather than theory. However, some theory is covered at a high level so that students are aware of why they are doing something, rather than mindlessly writing code.
Restricted to PSYC majors, or NEUR majors; Must have earned a minimum of 85 credits.
PSYC420
Experimental Psychology: Social Psychology Laboratory
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300 and PSYC221.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program or Social Data Science - Psychology Track; and must have earned a minimum of 85 credits.
A laboratory course to provide a basic understanding of experimental methods in social psychology and experience in conducting research on social processes.
Restricted to PSYC majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track; Must have earned a minimum of 85 credits.
PSYC425
Psychology and Law
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100, PSYC200, and PSYC300.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program or Social Data Science - Psychology Track.
Credit only granted for: PSYC325 or PSYC425.
An introduction to the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system, known as the field of legal psychology. The material covered will span the course of the criminal justice process and examine each aspect from a psychological perspective beginning with profiling and moving on to eyewitness memory and judgements through perpetrator memories and interrogation techniques. These aspects will be evaluated with a research lens as well as an applied outlook.
Restricted to PSYC majors or Social Data Science - Psychology track.
PSYC426
Psychology of Adolescents' Close Relationships: Parents, Peers, and Romantic Partners
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC355; or permission of the instructor.
Credit only granted for: PSYC426 or PSYC489B.
Formerly: PSYC489B.
An examination of the development of close relationships during adolescence, including those with parents, peers, and romantic partners. We consider core developmental themes including nature and nurture, stability and change, and individual differences, and discuss theory, research, and clinical applications. Students gain observational skills through discussing extensive video examples of social interactions.
Restricted to PSYC students only.
PSYC431
Human and Animal Intelligence
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300.
Credit only granted for: PSYC431 or PSYC489R.
Formerly: PSYC489R.
The study of intelligence touches upon a broad range of topics from cognition, animal behavior, philosophy, psychology, and linguistics. Through lectures, discussions, and critical evaluation of opposing arguments, we will investigate the construct of intelligence from an evolutionary perspective. An understanding of animal intelligence also has important applications for understanding cognition in general, the design of robotic controls, investigating human health, conserving endangered species, development of artificial intelligence, and assuring animal welfare.
Restricted to PSYC and NEUR majors only.
PSYC432
Counseling Psychology: Theories, Research, and Practice
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC200.
Analysis of research and intervention strategies developed and used by counseling psychologists. Historical and current trends in content and methodology.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
Note: Students will be expected to engage in asynchronous coursework Friday's during the semester.
Note: Students will be expected to engage in asynchronous coursework Friday's during the semester.
PSYC433
Basic Helping Skills: Research and Practice
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: PSYC300.
Restriction: Must be in Psychology program; and must have earned a minimum of 85 credits; and must not have completed or be concurrently enrolled in EDCP 310.
Credit only granted for: EDCP210, EDCP310, or PSYC433.
Theories and research regarding effective helping relationships, with a focus on applications to counseling and psychotherapy. Students will practice helping skills with each other and will conduct research projects evaluating their helping skills. Students should be willing to talk about personal issues in class. Attendance in labs is mandatory and contributes to the course grade; thus, students should only enroll in a lab section that they will be able to attend consistently.
Restricted to PSYC majors; Must have earned a minimum of 85 credits; Must not have completed or be concurrently enrolled in EDCP 210.
PSYC436
Introduction to Clinical Psychology: From Science to Practice
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300.
Critical analysis of clinical psychology, with particular emphasis on current developments and trends.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC437
The Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC100; and 9 credits in PSYC courses.
Explores the current research in assessment and treatment of addictive behaviors. Topics may include addictions in the areas of alcohol, drugs, nicotine, gambling, and eating.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
This course focuses on issues surrounding diversity and the interactions of stigmatized and non-stigmatized individuals, with an emphasis on the context of work. We will cover issues related to diversity and discrimination from several different perspectives, including: the person(s) being stigmatized, the person(s) doing the stigmatizing, the bystander(s) witnessing stigmatization of others, and the organization.
This course focuses on issues surrounding diversity and the interactions of stigmatized and non-stigmatized individuals, with an emphasis on the context of work. We will cover issues related to diversity and discrimination from several different perspectives, including: the person(s) being stigmatized, the person(s) doing the stigmatizing, the bystander(s) witnessing stigmatization of others, and the organization.
PSYC459A
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Discrepant Results in Mental Health Research
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300.
PSYC468H
Field Experience and Special Assignments in Honors
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restricted to students in the PSYC Honors program. Please email lkader@umd.edu for permission to register.
PSYC469H
Honors Thesis Proposal Preparation
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restricted to undergraduate PSYC majors only.
PSYC478
Independent Study in Psychology
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Information about independent study may be obtained in BPS 1121. Restricted to PSYC majors (20010) only. The student must have completed 9 hours in PSYC with at least a 3.0 GPA in PSYC and a 2.8 overall GPA.
PSYC479
Special Research Problems in Psychology
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Information about research credit may be obtained in BPS 1121. Restricted to PSYC majors (20010) only. The student must have completed 9 hours in PSYC with at least a 3.0 GPA in PSYC and a 2.8 overall GPA.
PSYC489G
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Hormones and Behavior
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: C- or better in BSCI207, NEUR200, or PSYC202. Cross-listed with BSCI338N. Credit only granted for BSCI338N or PSYC489G.
A comprehensive overview of the field of behavioral endocrinology, the study of the relationship between hormones and behavior, from a psychobiological perspective. Examine the major mammalian endocrine systems, how hormones influence sex determination, how hormones underlie sex differences in brain structure and function, the role of hormones in parental and social behaviors, mood disorders, homeostasis, cognition, and stress. Both normal and abnormal hormonal pathologies will be discussed. Due to the physiological and experimental perspectives, much of the phenomenology will be based on research in species other than humans. This species comparative approach will reveal interesting "ways of doing things" that are intriguingly different from how "humans do things."
A comprehensive overview of the field of behavioral endocrinology, the study of the relationship between hormones and behavior, from a psychobiological perspective. Examine the major mammalian endocrine systems, how hormones influence sex determination, how hormones underlie sex differences in brain structure and function, the role of hormones in parental and social behaviors, mood disorders, homeostasis, cognition, and stress. Both normal and abnormal hormonal pathologies will be discussed. Due to the physiological and experimental perspectives, much of the phenomenology will be based on research in species other than humans. This species comparative approach will reveal interesting "ways of doing things" that are intriguingly different from how "humans do things."
PSYC489Q
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; Psychology of the Black Experience
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300 PSYC majors must take PSYC489Q in order to count towards their major requirements. Cross-listed with AASP498X. Credit will be only granted for AASP498X or PSYC489Q.
PSYC489T
Advanced Special Topics in Psychology; The Psychology of Terrorism
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC300.
This seminar will cover classic and contemporary approaches to the psychology of terrorism. We will discuss theories of radicalization and deradicalization, as well as empirical data on the motivational, cultural and social aspects of becoming a violent extremist.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
This seminar will cover classic and contemporary approaches to the psychology of terrorism. We will discuss theories of radicalization and deradicalization, as well as empirical data on the motivational, cultural and social aspects of becoming a violent extremist.
Restricted to PSYC majors.
PSYC498H
Advanced Psychology II (Honors)
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restricted to students in the PSYC honors program. Please email lkader@umd.edu for permission to register.
PSYC499H
Honors Thesis Research
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
In addition to the department and instructor, the director of the honors program may be contacted to obtain a section number. Prerequisite: permission of the thesis advisor. Permission may be obtained in BPS 1147. Restricted to undergraduate PSYC majors only.
PSYC602
Quantitative Methods II
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC601.
A continuation of PSYC 601. Topics include experimental design, analysis of variance, analysis of covariance, multiple regression, and general linear models.
For all non-psychology graduate students, written permission of the instructor is required.
PSYC603
Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Credit only granted for: PSYC603 or PSYC730.
Formerly: PSYC730.
Advanced survey of industrial-organizational psychology, including selection, training, motivation, group processes, leadership, organizational psychology, and organizational theory. Readings stressed and seminar time will be used for lectures, discussion and integration of the reading materials.
PSYC623
Child Development & Psychopathology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, S-F
Restriction: Permission of instructor; and must be in one of the following programs (Psychology (Master's); Psychology (Doctoral)).
Examines the scientific and clinical literature relevant to developmental aspects of behavior across the lifespan and normal and pathological behavior in children and adolescents. Issues in developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology and consideration of processes initiated in childhood that manifest as pathology in adulthood are also considered.
PSYC625
Clinical Assessment: Psychometric Principles, Testing and Behavior
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of BSOS-Psychology department.
Credit only granted for: PSYC625 or PSYC721.
Formerly: PSYC721.
An examination of fundamental principles of psychological assessment; application of these principles to the development of evidence-based assessments of clinical conditions and associated behaviors; and application of evidence-based assessments to the evaluation and understanding of clinical conditions evaluated and treated in therapeutic settings.
PSYC629C
Clinical Laboratory; Adult Therapy Practicum
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
S-F
PSYC629D
Clinical Laboratory; Child and Adolescent Therapy Practicum
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
S-F
PSYC629G
Clinical Laboratory; Anti-Oppression Institute for Clinicians
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
S-F
PSYC632
Behavioral and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Children and Adolescents
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Permission of instructor; and must be in one of the following programs (Psychology (Master's); Psychology (Doctoral)).
Formerly: PSYC789A.
Introduces students to the process of therapy with particular focus on behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions in children and adolescents. Syllabus focuses on theory, research, client diversity, ethics and practical aspects of conducting therapy.
PSYC638
Externship in Professional Psychology; Externship in Professional Psychology
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
S-F
For PSYC majors only.
PSYC639
Internship in Professional Psychology; Internship in Professional Psychology
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
S-F
For PSYC majors only.
PSYC653
The Business of Evaluation: Research Methods at Work
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: PSYC652.
Additional information: Course builds from work completed in PSYC 652. Students are also expected to commit to a two-term long project. Students will work with a non-profit organization or local business to ask and answer a business question for the organization. Students will conclude this project in PSYC 654.
Students will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of commonly employed research methods in business settings, including: longitudinal research, survey and interview (including focus groups) design, and sampling and weighting. Students will design and launch a research study that will answer a pressing business question.
PSYC654
Advanced Analytical Thinking: Statistical Methods at Work II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC652 and PSYC653.
Restriction: Must be in the Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program.
Students will delve deeply into issues of interpreting and questioning analytic results. Students will learn how to creatively present empirical results in ways that grab the attention of, and are clear to, a variety of stakeholders. Students will present group projects in two presentations, one to the rest of the class (technical audience) and one to an expert panel of practitioners. Finally, this course will introduce students conceptually to a number of advanced statistical methods, such as meta-analysis and structural equation modeling.
PSYC660
Performance Management, Compensation, and Benefits
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Must be in the Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program.
This course draws together content on organizational behavior, selection, assessment, development, employee relations, and compensation, among other topics. Students in this course will learn about how to align organizational reward systems, including selection, development, performance appraisal, feedback, and compensation systems. This course will pull from current organizational research and theory on issues ranging from work motivation, employee retention, and feedback processes to issues of organizational strategy and culture.
PSYC661
Practicum in IO Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: PSYC603, PSYC652, PSYC653, and PSYC654.
Restriction: Must be in the Master of Professional Studies in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Program.
In this practicum, students will work on IO-related tasks in an organization and will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in class to real-world problems. Students will write a reflection paper reviewing what skills they have applied - and developed - while completing this practicum.
PSYC690
Research in Counseling Psychology I
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, S-F
Prerequisite: For Counseling Psychology majors only.
Cross-listed with: EDCP690.
Formerly: EDCP778.
Critical analysis of strategies, methodological, conceptual, and content trends.
PSYC691
Research in Counseling Psychology II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg
Restriction: Permission of instructor.
Credit only granted for: PSYC691 or PSYC718.
Formerly: PSYC718.
Critical analysis of trends and issues in counseling psychology science.
PSYC693
Assessment in Counseling Psychology II
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
S-F
Prerequisite: PSYC692.
Credit only granted for: PSYC693 or PSYC722.
Formerly: PSYC722.
Supervised experience in administration, scoring, and interpreting major psychodiagnostic instruments used by counseling psychologists, as well as writing integrative assessment reports. Emphasis on hypothesis testing approach to assessment and on the counseling interview as an assessment tool.
PSYC732
Selection and Classification Issues in Organizations
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: PSYC603; and (PSYC602; or students who have taken courses with comparable content may contact the department). Or permission of instructor.
Consideration of societal, organizational and individual demands for appropriate use of individual differences in (primarily) initial placement of employees. Recruitment, and selection issues, the role of governmental regulations, and the role of individual factors in individual behavior are considered. Extensive coverage given to fundamental psycho-metric problems and the development of individual and organizational criteria of effectiveness.
PSYC737
Research Methods for Social and Organizational Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: PSYC603 or PSYC604; or permission of instructor.
Conducting and evaluating research are among the most important activities undertaken in social and organizational psychology. Effectively accomplishing these tasks requires understanding fundamental principles and practices relevant to theory development (constructing and improving explanatory accounts for phenomena), research design (techniques and methods used to collect observations/data), and measurement (processes and techniques by which observations are assessed, quantified, and documented). This course aims to develop the requisite knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to make informed decisions when performing and interpreting research in social and organizational psychology. Significant emphasis is placed on developing student thesis research and proposals.
PSYC748M
Seminar in Social Psychology; HUMAN MOTIVATION
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
PSYC798C
Graduate Seminar; Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
This course is designed to develop student's understanding of basic and current research methodologies used to answer developmental questions. This course will include both theoretical and practical components. Students will learn about the various philosophies that guide their research questions, how to measure and evaluate developmental phenomena, and determine what methods to use to assess interrelations across developmental time and domains. Finally, we will discuss methodological and analytical approaches to consider when addressing issues concerning missing data, generalizability, and working with diverse communities.
PSYC798O
Graduate Seminar; DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
PSYC798Y
Graduate Seminar; Advanced Developmental Psychology
Credits:
2
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
Systematic exploration of contemporary and classic theories of development focusing on the assumptions they make and research they generate.
PSYC799
Master's Thesis Research; MASTERS THESIS RSRCH
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
For PSYC majors only. For all non-psychology graduate students, written permission of the instructor and department is required.
PSYC888A
Research Methods in Psychology; Developmental Seminar
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud
PSYC898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
PSYC899
Doctoral Dissertation Research; Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
For PSYC majors only. For all non-psychology graduate students, written permission of the instructor and department is required.
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