PSY 150. Introduction to Psychology (3)

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, ethics involved in research, perception, cognition, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. Students are required to spend approximately 2.5 hours during the term in research-related activities. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

PSY 200. Introduction to Lifespan Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Introduction to the patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occurs through the entire lifespan. In addition to physical development, this course examines growth and change in intellectual abilities, as well as how interactions with others and social relationships develop from infancy to late adulthood. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

PSY 230. Introduction to Human Sexual Behavior (3)

Prerequisite: ANTH 150, PSY 150 or SOC 150. Introductory overview of human sexual function and sexual behavior. Emphasis on the historical and religious background of the prevailing attitudes toward sex in our culture as well as to current sexual practices from the perspective of contemporary social science. Additional topics include sexual values and ethics, love, legal aspects of sexual behavior and eroticism in American culture. (Cross-listed with ANTH and SOC 230.)

PSY 245. Psychology of Social Issues (3)

Inquiry into the psychological aspects of contemporary social problems. Analysis of psychosocial variables influencing people and a consideration of the conscious and unconscious aspects of motive states underlying current social conflicts. Individually assigned readings, small group discussions and classroom participation required. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.)

PSY 250. Physiological Correlates Human Behavior (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Passing grade in AAS, AFRS, CHS, or ENGL 098 or eligibility for the lower division writing requirement. Designed for students majoring in Psychology. Development of a greater understanding of the relationship between human behavior and human physiology. Includes basic information about the anatomy and function of the nervous and endocrine systems. Students are required to spend approximately 1.25 hours during the term in research-related activities.

PSY 265. Psychology of Prejudice (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Consideration of psychologically relevant research and theory relating to prejudice and discrimination. Special emphasis given to African-American, Asian, Jewish, Latina/o and Native American cultures. Topics include institutional racism and discrimination, issues of reverse discrimination, culture, ethnicity and language, as well historical victims of prejudice and discrimination.

PSY 301. Pre-Professional Development in Psychology (1)

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Course is required for Psychology majors. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 150. This course, required of all Psychology majors, should be taken as early as possible after declaring Psychology as one’s major. Students will learn about career options for Psychology majors, preparation for various post-B.A. career options and preparation techniques for graduate-level (master’s and higher) education. While the course is designed for Psychology majors, students contemplating Psychology as a major are encouraged to enroll. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 310. Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Survey of mental disorders, including biological, psychological and social/cultural determinants, as well as psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 312. Psychological Aspects of Parenthood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of motivations and skills necessary for parenthood and the effect of various parental attitudes and practices on the development of the self. Historical presentation of changes in parenting styles, cross-cultural views of parental practices and current information on the results of deviations in parental care. Examination of alternate family styles—single parenting, communal living arrangements and reconstituted families. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 313. Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. In the context of examining the development of the whole child, relevant aspects of physical, social, cognitive, linguistic and emotional change are highlighted as part of development from birth to adolescence. Emphasis on the study of the underlying processes and influences on human development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. Includes evaluation of selected theories, contemporary issues and practical applications. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 320/L. Statistical Methods in Psychological Research and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; “C” or better in MATH 140 or equivalent. Corequisite: PSY 320L. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of statistical decision-making procedures used in psychological research. Lab: Considers problem-solving techniques and computational methods needed to analyze data obtained in psychological experiments. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 321/L. Research Methods in Psychology and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L; Completion of lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: PSY 321L. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Study of principles and techniques used to design and evaluate psychological research using simple and advanced research designs. Lab: Includes use of various research methods in psychology research projects. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 3 hours lab per week.

PSY 327. Infancy and Early Childhood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Lower Division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Relevant aspects of physical, social, cognitive and emotional change are highlighted as part of human development from conception to early childhood (8 years). Emphasis on study of the underlying processes and influences on human development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. Includes evaluation of selected theories, contemporary issues and practical applications. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 327.)

PSY 335. Middle Childhood (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. This course examines developmental changes in the middle childhood years (7-12 years). Emphasis is on current research and major theories associated with middle childhood development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences are examined. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 335.)

PSY 345. Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Survey of phenomena that affect individual behavior. Topics include attitudes, affiliation, aggression, altruism, person perception, liking, social interaction, social influence and group dynamics. This course fulfills the 300-level Social Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 351. Behavioral Psychology and Therapy (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. The focus of this course is on how we learn certain behaviors, why we behave as we do and how human behavior can be modified. Topics include basic concepts, research methods used to study adaptive and maladaptive behaviors, assessment procedures, intervention strategies and outcomes, self-management and ethical considerations in practice. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Exam.

PSY 352. Motivation (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Explores basic and acquired motivations that provide the energy to arouse and direct the individuals interactions with society. Discusses research methods in the social sciences. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 356. Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. An introduction to the major applications of psychology in various organizational and job settings. Representative topics include job selection and training, job enrichment, motivation, team collaboration, leadership, knowledge sharing, environmental design, consumer psychology, psychometrics, social networking and human factors. Consideration is given to individual student work interests and to the application of psychological principles to help advance student career objectives.

PSY 361. Adolescence (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes from puberty to adulthood. Examines contemporary youth culture from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. Discusses evaluation of age norms and deviant development. Project involving some aspect of adolescent development is required. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Cross-listed with CADV 361.)

PSY 365. Introduction to Gerontology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Study of the changes occurring with age as a result of alterations in physical conditions, economic status, role changes, etc. and the accompanying psychological effects. Students may engage in volunteer activities or advocacy work in community agencies for persons over 55, or in research in memory, quality of life issues, physical health, exercise, etc. This course fulfills the 300-level Developmental Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors. (Available for General Education, Social Sciences.) (IC)

PSY 367. Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Analysis of the mechanisms by which people gather and process information from the environment. Basic phenomena of perception and cognition are discussed with an emphasis on experimental studies on such topics as pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, reasoning and problem solving. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 369. Applied Cognition (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Cognitive psychology is the study of mental processes, such as learning, memory, attention, problem solving and language. Applied cognitive psychology describes contemporary cognitive theory from the perspective of its application in support of human performance in real-world domains, such as medicine, legal practice, aviation and business, among many others. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 370. Psychology of Personality (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Human behavior and personality as a function of social, dynamic and biological determinants. Emphasis on social learning conditions that relate to normal and deviant behavior and other relevant contemporary issues. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 380. Psychology of Stress (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150, PSY 250; Completion of lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Cognitive, emotional and physiological effects of psychosocial stressors. Emphasis placed on differentiating stress from other motivational constructs and examining contemporary research approaches and techniques of personal stress management. This course fulfills the 300-level Clinical/Personality Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 382. Principles of Human Factors (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Overview of the interdisciplinary field of human factors, a professional specialization that considers how best to accommodate human needs in real world systems. Focuses on cognitive, perceptual, behavioral and physiological principles as they relate to the design of devices, products and systems in order to enhance human performance and satisfaction. Representative topics include principles of information processing, human characteristics and limitations, environmental stressors, user safety and applied research techniques. This course fulfills the 300-level Cognitive Psychology Cluster requirement for Psychology majors.

PSY 383. Interpersonal Competence and Group Dynamics (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Lecture-discussion and experiential activities designed to increase knowledge and skill in the areas of interpersonal relations, group dynamics and leadership.

PSY 386. The Role of Psychology in the Legal Process (3)

Prerequisite: PSY 150. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Critical examination of the relationship between psychology and the legal system. Covers the application of social psychological theory and research to the courtroom; issues in mental health law, such as competency to stand trial and the insanity defense; and legal restrictions on the practice of psychology, including confidentiality and the duty to warn.

PSY 406. Developmental Psychopathology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 313; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Study of disorders diagnosed in infancy, childhood or adolescence (e.g., autism, mental retardation, communication disorders) and the empirically validated interventions appropriate for each population. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 2 hours lecture-discussion per week.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) Exam.

PSY 409. Advanced Sport Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Score of 8 or better on Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Not available to students who have taken KIN 409. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 306 and/or PSY 150, PSY 301. Addresses the evolution of sport psychology as a science, including the psychological variables associated with successful performance in sport and physical-activity settings. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. KIN Majors receive Upper Division elective credit toward the KIN Degree in Options that allow electives. (Cross-listed with KIN 409.)

PSY 420/L. Advanced Statistical Methods and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Corequisite: PSY 420L. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Explores the relationships between advanced statistical methods and psychological research methods. Advanced techniques of analysis of variance and regression analysis are emphasized. Lab: Considers problem-solving techniques and advanced computational methods needed to analyze data obtained in complex psychological experiments. Consideration given to an individuals particular research interest. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 421A-Z. Workshop in Psychology (1-1-1-1)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Psychology workshops deal with specific psychological topics related to living and adjusting in contemporary society. Encourages relevance and practical application through the use of group discussions, simulations, role-playing, case studies and real-life examples. Maximum of 4 units may be counted toward the major.

PSY 426. Contemporary Trends in Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Trends and issues in current psychological theories and systems.

PSY 427. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Basic concepts of psychological measurement as applied to the construction, evaluation and use of group and individual tests of intelligence, aptitude, interest and personality are studied. Demonstrations of the administration, scoring and interpretations of standardized tests are provided.

PSY 442. Communication and Conflict Resolution (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Sharing of information and meanings in both verbal and nonverbal communication. Strategies of communication for active listening and sending of effective messages in many different contexts—couples, parent-child, group and workplace. Examines differences in communication style as a function of gender, age, social class, position of dominance, etc.

PSY 453. Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to human sexuality. Examines sexual behaviors and attitudes in contemporary society, and includes the physiological basis of sexual function and dysfunction.

PSY 454. Clinical Psychology (4)

Prerequisites: PSY 310; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Survey of varied approaches to psychotherapy and examination of assessment methods used in research and decision making in clinical settings. Historical development of the field of clinical psychology and related disciplines, and such current professional issues as graduate programs, ethics and delivery of mental health services to the community are explored. Students are expected to complete 20 hours of field work in an agency related to their career objective.

PSY 455. Ethical, Professional and Legal Standards in Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Upper Division or Graduate Status in Psychology; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Ethical issues relevant to teaching, research, and application of psychology are reviewed, with an emphasis on the principles of the American Psychological Associations ethics code and related professional standards and guidelines.

PSY 460. Counseling and Interviewing (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 310; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Intensive study of current approaches to individual counseling and psychotherapy, particularly for students seeking preparation for graduate programs. Format allows students to present research findings, discuss current theories and experience therapy situations through role play and supervised counseling.

PSY 464. Cognitive and Behavioral Intervention Techniques (3)

Prerequisites: Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301, PSY 350. Consideration of some of the major issues and theories of human behavior change, including a critical review of some of the important relevant experiments and areas of application. Includes techniques of modifying cognitive processes and behavior in the medical and clinical settings.

PSY 471AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Clinical/Personality Psychology and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Clinical Cluster (PSY 310, PSY 351, PSY 353, PSY 370 or PSY 380); Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 471AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Clinical/Personality Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Clinical/Personality Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 473AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Neuroscience and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 473AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Neuroscience. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Neuroscience. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 475AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Developmental Psychology and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Developmental Cluster (PSY 313, PSY 327, PSY 335, PSY 361 or PSY 365); Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 475AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of Developmental Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Developmental Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 479AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Social Psychology and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L, PSY 345; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 479AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of Social Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within social psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 485AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Research and Analysis Methods and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Score of 8 or better on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 485AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of areas of current interest in sub-areas of Research Methods in psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Research Methods. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 486SOC. Social Science Career Internship (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Corequisite: Enrollment in 1 unit of SBS 486: Social Science Career Seminar (contact College of Social and Behavioral Sciences). Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Social and behavioral science principles are applied to the workplace. At least 9 hours per week of supervised field work are required. Students complete learning contracts and submit written reports related to their internship. See section on Academic Internships. (Cross-listed with AFRS 486SOC, GEOG 486SOC, POLS 486SOC and SOC 486SOC.)

PSY 488AA-ZZ/S. Advanced Inquiry in Cognitive Psychology and Seminar (3/2)

Prerequisites: PSY 301, PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Any course from required Cognitive Cluster (PSY 304, PSY 367, PSY 369 or PSY 382); Score of 8 or higher on the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: Corresponding PSY 488AA-ZZ Seminar. This capstone course provides advanced study of topics of current interest in sub-areas of Cognitive Psychology. Topics within sub-areas listed below may change each semester. Seminar: Includes student presentation of written and oral reports based on relevant topics from current literature, and intensive student-led discussions of selected research and application of theories. Students will demonstrate knowledge of statistics and research methods obtained in prerequisite courses. Letters indicate sub-areas within Cognitive Psychology. Each may be taken one time for credit. Satisfies the capstone requirement for Psychology majors. Available for graduate credit with consent of student’s graduate advisor. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours seminar.

PSY 492H. Honors Professional Development (1)

Restricted. Instructor permission required. Prerequisites: completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparation: PSY 301. Addresses issues associated with becoming a professional in Psychology. Discussion of time management, study skills, decisions about one’s prospective career, discussion of activities that can strengthen competitiveness for a variety of career goals, presenting at professional conferences, writing a statement of purpose, preparing a curriculum vita, among other topics. Available for graduate credit. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 493SOC. Professional Development in the Social Sciences II (1)

Prerequisites: PSY 250, PSY 492H; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Students learn, in detail, what it is like to be in a graduate program. Prepares students to be successful while in their graduate program by preparing them to write applications for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals for work with human and animal subjects, writing for publication, and applying for financial aid, scholarships, fellowships, and other sources of funding. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 495A-Z. Tutorial in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Supervised individual projects in selected areas of interest. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit. May be offered to qualified students as a substitute for a required lab or seminar. Sections meeting in small groups for reading and discussion will be offered in the following fields as schedule and staff allow:

PSY 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Experimental courses in psychology, with course content to be determined.

PSY 497. Proseminar in Psychological Research (1-3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. Introduction to psychological research and writing through supervised individual projects and field work. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit.

PSY 499. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: PSY 150; Completion of the Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam with a score of 8 or higher. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 301. 6 units maximum may be taken for credit.

PSY 500. Seminar in Professional Development (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Addresses issues associated with being in masters programs in Psychology and being a professional in the social sciences. Students receive direct research experience and learn the skills needed to advance to a doctoral program. Topics include current research in psychology, writing applications for an Institutional Review Board (IRB), writing for publication, writing a statement of purpose, presenting research at conferences, applying to doctoral programs, scholarships, internships, fellowships and teaching opportunities. Students attend scheduled seminars on course topics, and serve outside the course as a research intern to a professor in the Department of Psychology. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours by arrangement each week. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 512. Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergraduate students will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Offers an examination of critical issues and theories in the study of human development. Discussion of selected topics in child and/or adolescent development, including empirical findings and broader applications.

PSY 519. Seminar in Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. This course covers current research on the etiology, assessment techniques and empirically-validated interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), including advanced study of the methodology used to evaluate these techniques. This course is one in a sequence of courses that provide coursework requirements to sit for the BCaBA exam. 3 hours seminar per week.

PSY 524/L. Multivariate Analysis Computer and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 420/L. Corequisite: PSY 524L. Analysis of multivariate research data in psychology using packaged computer programs. Covers standard techniques with applications in psychology. Choice of analytic technique is discussed, as are methods of screening data to assure appropriateness of techniques. Lab: Provides direct experience with computing facilities for conducting multivariate analysis and computational methods extending statistical analysis provided by computer output. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 525AA-ZZ. Advanced Psychological Measurement (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor permission. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 427. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergrads are graded using the same standards used for graduate students. This course focuses on the theory and practice of advanced psychological measurement as applied to the construction, evaluation and use of group and individual tests. Letter designations (AA-ZZ) represent different offerings of the course. However, each topic includes discussions of classical test theory, item analysis, reliability, validity, factor analysis, modern test theory, ethics and qualifications necessary to conduct psychological measurement and assessment. Students are required to demonstrate obtained skills as part of a final project. Each letter designation (AA-ZZ) may be taken once for credit. 3 hours seminar per week.

PSY 534/S. Latent Variable Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. Corequisite: PSY 534S. Recommended Preparatory: PSY 420/L, PSY 524/L. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll with permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Introduction to path models and models hypothesized to be generated by latent (unmeasured) variables. Topics will include path and simultaneous equations models and various latent variable models (e.g., confirmatory, multiple-group, higher-order, mean structure factor analytic models). Parameter estimation, hypothesis testing and other statistical issues will be addressed. Students are required to demonstrate obtained skills as part of a final project.

PSY 540. Seminar in Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergraduate students will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Examines current research and theory in social psychology. Representative topics include attitudes, aggression, altruism and helping, attraction and intimacy, applied social psychology, attribution, culture, conformity and obedience, gender, intergroup relations, persuasion, prejudice and discrimination, self, social cognition and stereotypes.

PSY 551A. Becoming a BCBA: Professional and Certification Issues (1)

This course will introduce students to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, which has developed eligibility standards to take the BACB Certification Examinations, Renewal and Recertification Standards to maintain certification, Guidelines for Responsible Conduct for Behavior Analysts, Professional Disciplinary Standards with appeal procedures, procedures to approve continuing education providers, and professionally developed and maintained certification examinations.

PSY 551B. Becoming a BCBA: Taking the Exam (1)

This preparatory course helps students review the broad specified content areas and prepare for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam by taking repeated practice tests and obtaining feedback on their progress.

PSY 552. Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

This course is an introduction to basic characteristics, processes, concepts and terminology in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the learning principles on which ABA is based. Topics include philosophy and assumptions of ABA, choosing and defining target behaviors, positive and negative reinforcement, schedules of reinforcement, extinction, positive and negative punishment, imitation, motivating operations, functional relations, stimulus control, discrimination and generalization, and verbal behavior. Students also learn to interpret and discuss articles from the behavior analytic literature, as well as use self-management techniques.

PSY 553. Measurement and Experimental Evaluation of Behavior (3)

In this course, students will learn how to design and evaluate experimental interventions, as well as measure, display and interpret results of experimental behavioral interventions. Ethical considerations in the use of behavioral interventions also will be discussed.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 555. Assessment in Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; instructor consent. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll with instructors permission. This course focuses on ethical issues and the primary methods used for behavioral assessment in application of behavior analysis Students learn to interpret and conduct preference assessments, reinforcer assessments, indirect and descriptive assessments, and functional analyses. Various methods used to collect, graph and interpret data are discussed. Students learn to conduct and write comprehensive functional behavior assessments.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 556AA-ZZ. Current Topics in Human Factors (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor. Undergrads are graded using the same standards used for graduate students. Courses cover current topics in human factors as a science and a profession. Letter designations (AA-ZZ) represent different offerings of the course. Topics are updated frequently to keep current with research and practice in the field. Representative topics include individual differences, expertise, human-computer interaction, job analysis and design, human error measurement and classification, applied systems theory, cognitive workload assessment, virtual work systems and distributed training models. Each letter designation (AA-ZZ) may be taken once for credit.

PSY 557. Behavior Change Procedures and Systems Support (3)

This course will focus on procedures for behavioral analysts working with students with learning, behavioral, emotional and/or peer relationship problems. Topics include using reinforcement, punishment, extinction, prompting, shaping, chaining, incidental teaching techniques, direct and precision teaching, discrete trials, contingency contracts, token economy, and providing behavior analysis services in collaboration with others. Students also learn to synthesize and analyze research on effective behavioral change and management practices, and to apply the knowledge to classroom and school situations.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 558. Topics in Behavior Analysis (3)

In this course, students will learn applications of behavior analytic theories, procedures and methods as it pertains to special populations (e.g., children with autism, geriatrics, learners with developmental disabilities). Specific behavioral challenges and research in the selected topics will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based practices and procedures to eliminate or minimize challenges, teach and increase appropriate behaviors. Given the focus on application, students will be required to conduct and complete a comprehensive written project utilizing behavior analytic principles.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 581. Teaching of Psychology (3-3)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. This course focuses on the theories, skills, preparation and practices required for serving as an instructional aide in Psychology courses. Topics include course preparation, skills for fostering student learning, theories of assessment, effective strategies for improving student writing, using technology in the classroom, diversity, sensitivity and treatment of special populations, as well as ethical and legal issues faced in the classroom. An emphasis will be made on both traditional and recent educational research findings and their implementation for effective teaching. Students attend scheduled seminars on course topics and serve outside the course as a teaching aide to a professor in the Department of Psychology. Available for graduate credit with consent of students graduate advisor. May be taken for a maximum of 6 units. 1 hour seminar, 2 hours by arrangement each week. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 582. Human Factors in Product Design (3)

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Application of human factors principles to the design and evaluation of products and services tailored to specific user populations. Translation of user needs into design requirements that match individual differences in cultural factors, performance requirements, behavioral patterns, developmental stages, cognitive styles and group affiliations are considered. The role of the HF specialist in cross-disciplinary collaboration, knowledge management and end-user advocacy are emphasized.

PSY 591A. Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology. Advanced undergraduate students may enroll by permission of the instructor and will be graded using the same standards as for graduate students. Offers an in-depth examination of current research and theory in cognition. Representative topics include attention, perception, learning, memory, language, problem solving, creativity, reasoning, decision making and intelligence.

PSY 592B. Seminar in Research Methodology (3)

Prerequisites: 15 units of classified graduate work; Instructor consent. Students develop and carry out research projects in their elective areas and present their ideas, resources and proposed methods of research to the class for critical discussion. Research report written to conform to journal format is required.

PSY 593A/S. Community Research I and Seminar (2/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L and instructor consent. This course is Part I of a two-course series. Students are placed at community-based organizations to complete a year-long research assignment(s) utilizing a community-based, action research model. Seminar includes discussion of principles of action research and comparisons to other types of research. Enrollment in this course requires agreement to enroll in PSY 593B/S in the following semester.

PSY 593B/S. Community Research II and Seminar (2/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L, PSY 593A/S, and instructor consent. This course is Part II of a two-course series. Students are placed at community-based organizations to complete a year-long research assignment(s) utilizing a community-based, action research model. Seminar includes discussion of principles of action research and comparisons to other types of research. Enrollment in this course requires successful completion of PSY 593A/S in the previous semester.

PSY 594A-Z. Tutorial in Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate program or instructor consent. Tutorial content varies by instructor and related areas of faculty specialty. Sections meet in small groups for reading and discussion to cover topics such as cognition, social psychology, traumatic stress, mental disorders and substance dependence, clinical neuropsychology and human factors design. May be repeated for credit.

PSY 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Psychology (1-4)

Prerequisite: Admission into the graduate program or instructor consent. Advanced examination of selected studies in psychology with course content to be determined. Topics are presented from a psychological perspective encompassing theory, contemporary research, and intervention alternatives. Course content varies by instructor and related areas of faculty specialty. Courses include such topics as cognition, social psychology, traumatic stress, mental disorders and substance dependence, pediatric psychology, clinical neuropsychology and human factors design.

PSY 600. Ethical Practice with Individuals, Families, and Multidisciplinary Teams (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on ethical and professional research and practice of behavior analysts and professionals in the field of psychology. Emphasis is placed on ethical guidelines established by Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and American Psychological Association (APA) through analyzing cases that address working with individuals, families and multidisciplinary teams.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 602A. Mental Health Models (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Historical, theoretical and evaluative understanding of community and clinical models. Includes study of mental health legislation, funding, cost effectiveness and current issues in the delivery of mental health services. Analysis of types of Community Mental Health Programs.

PSY 610A, B. Advanced Psychopathology (3, 3)

Prerequisite: PSY 310. State-of-the-science review of the principal methods for assessing psychopathology in children and adults. Discussion of the empirical and theoretical basis of the current DSM. PSY 610A covers child and adolescent psychopathology, while PSY 610B covers adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Both courses include key issues in retrospective assessment, family history and cultural influences. For each symptom classification, current theoretical and empirical treatment approaches are presented, including the psycho-pharmacological approach.

PSY 611. Developmental Psychopathology and ABA Interventions (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on psychopathology and applied behavior analytic (ABA) interventions across human development. Emphasis is placed on psycholopathology and empirically validated interventions to address the behavioral excesses and deficits of each disorder.

This course serves in a series of courses that prepares students to apply for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam.

PSY 612. Advanced Developmental Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 313 or equivalent; Classified graduate status. Examination of current approaches to critical issues and theories relevant to an understanding of developmental processes. Discusses applications of results of these current approaches for psychological service to children.

PSY 622B/L. Research and Statistical Concepts in Psychological Services (3-3) and Lab (1-1)

Prerequisites: PSY 320/L, PSY 321/L; Admission to Graduate Program in School Psychology or Clinical Psychology. Corequisite: 622BL. Conceptual integration of research and statistical methods appropriate for psychological service applications. Lab: Provides direct experience with computing facilities in conducting multivariate analysis appropriate for psychological services applications. 3 hours seminar, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 625C/L. Child/Adolescent Psychological Assessment and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisite: Admission to a master’s-level graduate program in Psychology (Clinical, General Experimental or Human Factors). Corequisites: PSY 427, 625CL. Theory and practice of individual assessment of intelligence and personality in non-clinical children and adolescents, as well as those referred for diagnostic assessment of attention, cognitive, learning and/or social-emotional adjustment issues. Supervised practice in test administration, evaluation, integration of data from multiple sources and communication of results. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 625D/L. Adult Psychological Assessment and Lab (3/1)

Prerequisites: PSY 427; Admission to a master’s-level graduate program in Psychology (Clinical, General Experimental or Human Factors). Corequisite: PSY 625DL. Theory and practice of individual assessment of intelligence and personality in non-clinical adults and with those referred for diagnostic assessment of attention, cognitive, learning, and/or social-emotional adjustment issues. Supervised practice in test administration, evaluation, integration of data from multiple sources and communication of results. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week.

PSY 628. Fundamentals of Psychotherapy (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 460; Instructor consent. Comprehensive review of representative theories of psychotherapy and behavioral readjustment with an evaluation of the assumptions underlying these theories. Emphasis on group work in a community mental health setting. (Some sections are reserved exclusively for M.A. students in the classified graduate programs.)

PSY 629. Concepts and Clinical Application of Behavior Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on ethical functional behavior assessment and behavior change procedures as they pertain to clinical populations. Students will demonstrate advanced understanding of the philosophy, theories, science and concepts of applied behavior analysis.

PSY 640. Advanced Social Psychology I (3)

Extensive coverage of major research and theories advanced in contemporary social psychology, with emphasis on individual behavior as a function of social variables. Topics include interpersonal attraction, person perception and attributional processes, attitude formation and change, social motivation, aggression and altruism.

PSY 655A-Z. Fieldwork in Psychological Services (1-5)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Taught as an academic, University-based experience designed to accompany students supervised practica, field work and/or internship. Course content varies as a function of the practicum setting (e.g., hospital, community agency) and client age level (e.g., children, adolescents, adults). May be repeated (up to four semesters) and taken for varying number of units (1-5).

PSY 656A-D. Seminar in Human Factors Principles and Applications (3-3-3-3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Courses cover current topics in human factors as a science and a profession. Letters A-D represent offerings of the courses with different clusters of topics. Clusters are updated frequently to keep current with research and practice in the field. Representative topics include human-computer interaction, job analysis and design, human error measurement and classification, applied systems theory, cognitive workload assessment, virtual work systems, distributed training models and human movement dynamics.

PSY 660. Seminar in Counseling (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 460; Instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: PSY 660T. Some sections are reserved exclusively for M.A. degree students in classified graduate programs. Examination of current theoretical approaches to counseling with emphasis on applications to individual and group, children, adolescents and families.

PSY 678A-B. Human Performance Research in Psychology (4-4)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Principles and methods of measuring and evaluating human performance in system design. Topics include the application of lab and simulation techniques, field studies and psychometric and survey techniques to the description of human capabilities and limitations.

PSY 682. Subsystem Integration in Human Factors Design (4)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Project-discussion course on the human factors problems and principles involved in the design of a community service system. Emphasis on incorporating the individual students subsystem designs into a total integrated system.

PSY 686. Human Factors in Complex Civil Systems (3)

Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Involves the design of a major variable load-demand, responsive civil system. Emphasis devoted to failure-mode evaluation and analysis, and principles of behavioral engineering. 3 hours per week, plus 1 hour supervised individual projects per week.

PSY 690A. Advanced Sensation and Perception (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Critical review of current literature, theories, methods and problems concerning sensory and perceptual processes.

PSY 691A. Advanced Cognitive Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Critical review of current literature, theories, methods, and problems concerning thinking processes and communication.

PSY 692A. Seminar in Research Methodology (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology; Instructor consent. This course focuses on advanced research methods in psychology, including review of the scientific approach, research designs and measurement, and threats to validity. Emphasis is on critical analysis of research in terms of the research objective, the adequacy of research design and the justifications for the conclusions.

PSY 696. Directed Graduate Research (3)

No course description.

PSY 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)

No course description.

PSY 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)

Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Course may be repeated once.

PSY 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3)

Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; instructor permission required. In this culminating graduate course, students demonstrate their mastery of the behavior analytic skills necessary to become competent Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Students will be expected to apply the knowledge and experiences they gained in their prior behavioral clinical graduate coursework to new cases. Students will be given hypothetical clinical cases and assessment results and expected to write conceptually, ethically, and methodologically sound functional behavior assessments. Students also will be given hypothetical functional behavior assessment results and expected to develop evidence-based, cost-effective written treatment plans with appropriate citations, which include, but are not limited to, methods to evaluate interobservor agreement, treatment integrity, and treatment effectiveness. (Credit/No Credit only)

PSY 699. Independent Study (1-3)

Prerequisites: Written proposals for independent study in areas of special interest to the advanced student must be submitted for departmental approval prior to registration.