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Faculty

Robert J. Calsyn, Professor*, Chairperson
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Gary K. Burger, Professor* Emeritus
Ph.D., Loyola University
James A. Breaugh, Professor*+
Ph.D., Ohio State University
Michael Harris, Professor*+
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago
Robert N. Harris, Clinical Professor*
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Edmund S. Howe, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of London
Alan G. Krasnoff, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Texas
Samuel J. Marwit, Professor*
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Miles L. Patterson, Professor*,
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Jayne E. Stake, Professor*
Ph.D., Arizona State University
George T. Taylor, Professor*, Director,
Doctoral Program in Behavioral Neuroscience
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Brian Vandenberg, Professor*
Ph.D., University of Rochester
James T. Walker, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Colorado
Dominic J. Zerbolio, Jr., Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Carl Bassi, Associate Professor*'
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Steven E. Bruce, Associate Professor,
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Tara Galovski, Research Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Albany-State University
Of New York
Michael G. Griffin, Associate Professor*
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Director, Center for Trauma Recovery
Therese M. Macan, Associate Professor*
Director, Doctoral Program in Industrial/
Organizational Psychology
Ph.D., Rice University
Paul W. Paese, Associate Professor*,
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Jennifer Siciliani, Affiliate Associate Professor*
Director, Undergraduate Advising
Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Ann M. Steffen, Associate Professor*,
Director, Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
Ph.D., Indiana University
Mark E. Tubbs, Associate Professor*,
Ph.D., University of Houston
Barbara Bucur, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Akron
Terri D. Conley, Assistant Professor,
Ph.D., University of California – Los Angeles
Thomas D. Fletcher, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Laurie A. Greco, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Robert H. Paul, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Health  Sciences Center
Matthew J. Taylor, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Kamila S. White, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Dyan W. Harper, Adjunct Professor,
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Gary A. Morse, Adjunct Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Larry O'Leary, Adjunct Associate Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
John W. Rohrbaugh, Adjunct Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
David E. Smith, Adjunct Associate Professor
Ph.D., Colorado State University
Alene S. Becker, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Lee Konzak, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
Sandra K. Seigel, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Mary K. Suszko, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis
David F. Wozniak, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Washington University

* members of graduate faculty
+ Primary appointment in the College of Business Administration
' Primary appointment in College of Optometry
# Primary appointment in Kathy J. Weinman Children's       
   Advocacy Centre

Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office
Undergraduate psychology majors and other students interested in majoring or minoring in psychology are encouraged to visit the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office (110 Stadler) to receive specific information on degree requirements and course offerings, discuss questions about career options, and receive information about graduate work in Psychology.  Students will minimize waiting time and will be assured one-to-one attention from an advisor by calling to schedule an appointment ahead of time. Office hours for the Psychology Undergraduate Advising office as well as additional information for psychology majors can be obtained by e-mailing : psy_advising@umsl.edu.

Career Outlook

The undergraduate major in Psychology can provide the foundation for further training in psychology at the graduate level, provide the background necessary for graduate training in other fields such as social work and counseling, or provide the liberal arts background necessary for entry level positions in many fields such as business, communication, and some human service and health care positions. For more career information please schedule an appointment with an adviser in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office (Room 110 Stadler, psy_advising@umsl.edu. To function specifically as a psychologist, a graduate degree is required. Students with such an interest should plan for this additional training. Much of this preparation must take place during the student’s undergraduate studies. For additional information, visit the American Psychological Association website .

Facilities.
The department has several animal and human experimental laboratories, equipped with a wide range of psychophysiological equipment.  The department also operates three clinics (Community Psychological Service, the Center for Trauma Recovery, and Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis) which provide training opportunities for the doctoral students in the clinical psychology program as well as providing psychological assessment and treatment services for citizens in the region.

Bachelors Degree.  The Psychology department offers work leading to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology.

Minor in Psychology.  The department offers a minor in Psychology to students who have a special interest in this field but wish to major in another discipline.

2+3 B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Gerontology
This is an accelerated program which allows students to receive a bachelors degree in psychology and masters degree in gerontology after completing 138 credit hours in a carefully prescribed program.  A full description of program requirements and procedures is available from the Psychology department or from the Gerontology Program office.

Masters Degree.
The department offers a terminal M.A. in General Psychology.

Doctoral Degrees.
The department offers three options within its Ph.D. Program: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies.
This is an 18 credit hour graduate certificate program.

Clinical Psychology Respecialization-Advanced Graduate Certificate Program.
This program is designed for individuals who already have a doctorate in psychology who wish to receive specialty training in clinical psychology.

General Education Requirements
Majors must satisfy the university and college General Education Requirements. Courses in Psychology may be used to meet the social sciences requirement.

Requirements for the Minor
Candidates must complete a minimum of 15 hours of courses taught by or cross-listed with the Psychology Department, including at least 6 hours at the 3000 or 4000 level. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in the minor. Psychology courses taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis may not be applied to the minor.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
At least 31, but no more than 45, hours must be completed in courses taught by or cross listed with the Psychology Department. Candidates must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in the major. Psychology courses taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis may not be applied to the major.

The following courses  (13 credit hours) are required:
Psych 1000, Careers in Psychology
Psych 1003, General Psychology
Psych 2201, Psychological Statistics
Psych 2219, Research Methods
Psych 4999, Integrated Psychology

In addition to the required courses, at least one class must be selected from the classes listed for each of the following three core areas of psychology.

Biopsychology/Cognitive area (3 credit hours):
Psych 2211, Introduction to Biological Psychology or
Psych 2212, Principles of Learning

Clinical area (3 credit hours):
Psych 2216, Personality Theory or
Psych 2245, Abnormal Psychology

Social/Development area (3 credit hours):
Psych 2160, Social Psych or
Psych 2270, Developmental: Infant, Child Adolescent or
Psych 2272, Developmental: Adulthood & Aging

Finally, at least three other courses totaling a minimum of  nine credit hours must be taken at the 3000-4000 level.
Note:  Students must satisfy the current University mathematical skills requirement before taking Psych 2201, Psychological Statistics. Psych 2201 is a prerequisite for Psych 2219, and hence, Psych 2201 must be completed with a grade of C- or higher prior to enrollment in Psych 2219.

Also, multiple enrollments in Psych 3390, Directed Studies, count as no more than one advanced course. No more than six hours of independent study courses (Psych 3295, Selected Projects in Field Placement; and Psych 3390, Directed Studies) may be counted toward the 31- hour minimum needed for graduation.

Graduate School Preparation
In addition to the required courses listed above, students interested in applying to graduate school in Psychology are strongly encouraged to become involved in a research project with a psychology faculty member by enrolling in Psych 3390, Directed Studies.  These positions are available on a limited and competitive basis.

Students who plan to apply to graduate school in clinical  psychology, counseling, or social work should also enroll in Psych 3295, Field Placement, to gain experience in a “helping role” before apply to graduate programs in one of the human services professions.

Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have completed undergraduate courses in general psychology, psychological statistics, and research methods. Each doctoral program has additional admission requirements specific to the program.

Applications:
Each program has independent deadlines for completed applications. They are as follows:

M.A. in General Psychology
February 1

Ph.D. in Psychology:
Clinical Psychology--January 15
Industrial/Organizational Psychology--February 1
Experimental Psychology--February 1

Teaching assistantships. 
Stipends for teaching and research assistantships are available for the doctoral programs only.
 
Description of Master of Arts in Psychology
The psychology department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis devotes most of its graduate level training to its three doctoral programs. However, the department does offer a flexible program of studies leading to the Master of Arts degree in general psychology.  Only a few students are admitted to this program each year. Course work is possible, depending on student demand and course availability in Behavioral Neuroscience and in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The M.A. degree does not constitute a license to practice in Missouri or elsewhere as a professional psychologist. The M.A. program does not offer course work in Counseling or Clinical Psychology.

There is no thesis or language requirement.  Part-time or full-time enrollment is permissible. The M.A. degree is a terminal degree and is separate from the Ph.D. program in Psychology.

The M.A. in Psychology requires a total of 32 semester hours of course work in Behavioral neuroscience or 45 semester hours of course work in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, depending on the option chosen. Before applying for admission to the Masters Program, interested applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest with either the Director of the Behavioral Neuroscience program or the Director of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program.

All students in the masters program must take the following set of quantitative courses:

7421, Quantitative Methods I
7422, Quantitative Methods II

Elective courses will constitute the remaining hours needed for the degree.  All programs of study for M.A. students require the approval of a member of the departmental M.A. advisory committee.

Description of Ph.D. Programs/Options
There are three distinct programs: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  Each has its own specific curricular and  research requirements. Handouts describing these requirements are available from the department on request. The following briefly describes each program.

Clinical Psychology.
The Clinical Psychology program has been fully accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1977 and is patterned upon the scientist-practitioner model of clinical training. The Clinical Psychology program requires five years of full-time study. Students are not considered for admission on a part-time basis. Through the medium of courses, practicum, and research experiences, this emphasis area prepares clinical psychologists for careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice.

Students in the Clinical Psychology program participate for three years in the Psychology Department's Community Psychological Service. This facility provides psychological services to the public and consultation to outside agencies. Students also receive clinical experience in clerkships and during a full-time year-long internship. Research requirements include an initial independent research project, a major critical review of research in a specialty area, and a dissertation.

Behavioral Neuroscience.
The Behavioral Neuroscience program provides opportunities for study, research, and training in various areas including psychophysiology, psychopharmacology, neuroendocrinology, cognitive neuroscience, and neuropsychology.  This program prepares students for research careers in academia or industry, such as pharmaceutical firms and medical schools. Full-time enrollment is encouraged, although part-time enrollment is possible.
 
Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
The industrial/organizational psychology program is offered in cooperation with selected faculty from the College of Business to prepare students for careers in industry or academia. This emphasis provides "industrial" training in areas such as personnel selection, training, and test development/validation, as well as "organizational" training in areas such as work motivation, leadership, and group processes. Research and other training experiences in various settings are also incorporated.

Clinical Psychology Respecialization-Advanced Graduate Certificate Program
This program is designed for graduates of accredited doctoral programs in psychology who wish to receive training in the specialty field of clinical psychology. Respecialization students are trained within the context of the UM-St. Louis Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, which is accredited by the American Psychological Association. The program provides an integrated sequence of training experiences, including didactic course work and practicum placements. Core graduate-level psychology educational requirements not completed elsewhere are included in the respecialization student's course of study.

Graduate Certificate in Trauma Studies
The graduate certificate is awarded upon the completion of 18 credit hours of coursework on the topic of trauma studies. No more than nine hours of graduate level independent research or fieldwork may be used for the certificate. The coursework for the certificate must be taken in at least two departments and may include no more than three hours at the undergraduate 3000 or 4000 level.

Course Descriptions

Students who have earned 24 or more semester hours of credit at any accredited post-secondary institutions(s) before the start of the fall 2002 semester must meet the general education requirements stipulated in the UM-St Louis 2001-2002 Bulletin.  The following courses fulfill the Social Sciences and in that Bulletin: 1003, 1268, 2102, 2140, 2160, 2161, 2200, 2201, 2211, 2212, 2216, 2219, 2222, 2225, 2230, 2232, 2245, 2256, 2270, 2272, 3295, 3302, 3316, 3317, 3318, 3320, 3340, 3345, 3346, 4235, 4300, 4305, 4306, 4307, 4308, 4310, 4311, 4312, 4314, 4330, 4349, 4356, 4357, 4361, 4365, 4373, 4374, 4375, 4376, 4380, 4392, 4398.

1003 General Psychology (3) [SS]
A broad introductory survey of the general principles of human behavior.

1268 Human Growth and Behavior (3) [SS]
Prerequisite: Psych 1003.  A survey course, designed for non-majors, of development over the lifespan, with an emphasis on the developmental tasks and hazards of each age period. Majors in psychology and students planning to pursue a career in psychology research, teaching, or practice are strongly encouraged to take Psych 2270 and/or Psych 2272 instead of this course.

2140 Female Sexuality (3)
Same as WGS 2140. Prerequisites: Psych 1003, or Bio 1012, or its equivalent. This course will present a biological-psychological orientation toward the study of female sexuality. Topics include: sexual anatomy, hormonal influences on sexual behavior, psychosexual development, sexual attraction and relationships, sexual response and dysfunction, menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, reproductive health issues, and social issues in sexuality.

2160 Social Psychology (3)
Same as Sociol 2160. Prerequisite: Psych 1003 or Sociol 1010. Study of interaction between individuals and their social environment. Examination of basic principles, concepts, and methods.

2161 Helping Relationships (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 1003 and consent of instructor. Exploration of the basic elements contributing to effective helping skills. Course assignments include keeping a journal, writing papers, and a final exam. Readings, discussion, and guided experiences will be used to instill active listening and communication skills. Ethics of helping relationships will be emphasized.

2170 Aging in America: Concepts and Controversies (3)
Same as Geron 2170, ID 2170, Social Welfare 2170, and Soc 2170. This course examines the major theoretical and service issues connected to the study of older adults and their families, using multidisciplinary perspectives.  Students are provided with an introduction to the field of aging through an examination of current social issues and controversies.  This course emphasizes student involvement through class discussion, and is appropriate for students in the arts and sciences, business, communication, education, and nursing.

2200 Drugs and Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 1003 and three other hours in psychology or biology. The course is designed to provide an introduction to the relationship between drugs and behavior. The emphasis will be on psychoactive drugs, alcohol, nicotine, as well as drug-like substances produced naturally in the body.

2201 Psychological Statistics (4)
(With Laboratory) Prerequisites: Psych 1003 and satisfaction of the university's mathematical skills requirement.  Statistical methods in psychological measurement and analysis of psychological data. Frequency distribution analysis, sampling, test of significance, and correlation methods.

2211 Introduction to Biological Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 1003, Biol 1012 and 3 additional hours in Psychology or Biol.  A fundamental course designed to introduce psychology students to the new findings for the biological bases of human behavior.

2 212 Principles of Learning (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 1003. A consideration of critical findings in learning.

2216 Personality Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology. Structural and dynamic aspects of the human personality considered in the context of selected theoretical systems.

2219 Research Methods (3)
(With laboratory.) Prerequisite: Psych 2201. Research methods and analysis techniques used in psychological inquiry. Special emphasis placed on the logic of research design. Includes laboratory study of, and analysis of, selected methods.

2222 Group Processes in Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 1003or BA 3600. Topics include theory, research, and practice in coordination, conflict, and decision making in groups and organizations, as well as the role of influence, power, and leadership effectiveness in understanding interpersonal and group relations.

2225 Behavior Modification (3)
Prerequisite: Nine hours of psychology or consent of instructor. Methods, applications, and ethics of the use of behavior theory (primarily Skinner's operant conditioning) to the control of human behavior in a variety of settings including mental institutions, grade schools, universities, individual treatment, and communal living.

2230 Psychology of Women (3)
(Same as WGS 2230)Prerequisite: Psych 1003. Evaluation of psychological theories and research regarding physiological, cognitive, and personality sex differences, female problems in adjustment, and clinical interventions for women

2232 Psychology of Victims (3)
Same as WGS 2232. Prerequisite: Psych 1003. A review of the effects of crime, violence, natural disasters, and other traumas on psychological functioning with attention to the relationship between gender and victimization. Prevention and therapy techniques will also be discussed.

2245 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 1003. Introduction to major symptom complexes, theories of etiology, and treatment of behavior disorders.

2270 Developmental Psychology: Infancy, Childhood & Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 1003. The theory and research surrounding cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development from conception through adolescence. Intended for students with career interests in the study, education, and/or treatment of children.

2272 Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging (3)
Same as Ger 4280. Prerequisite: Psych 1003. Personality, social, and physiological development from the onset of early adulthood through maturity and old age.

2280 Psychology of Death and Dying (3)
Same as Ger 2280. Prerequisites: Psych 1003. A beginning exploration of end-of-life issues.

3256 Environmental Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 2160 or Soc 2160. Analysis of environmental influences on behavior and man's influence, in turn, on the environment. Topics will include a consideration of both individual processes relating to the environment (such as the perception, evaluation, and adaptation to the environment) and social processes relating to the environment (such as privacy, territoriality, and crowding).

3295 Selected Projects in Field Placement (3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing, fifteen hours of psychology, and departmental approval. Selected options in field work placement experiences in various local agencies with training and supervision by faculty. May be repeated once for credit.

3302 Computers in Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Nine hours of psychology including Psych 2201 and junior or senior standing. The course is organized around computer applications in the behavioral sciences for the Macintosh machine. The goals for the course include familiarization with (1) MAC environment to prepare the student for the explosion of computer applications now and in the future, (2) the hardware and software products available for the working psychologist, and (3) the software programs of choice in the field through hands-on, individual use of the MAC. Some modest level of computer (MAC, PC, or mainframe) experience is recommended.

3316 Fundamentals of Leadership (3)
Prerequisites: 9 hours of Psychology or consent of instructor.  This course addresses concepts and methods for developing leadership skills in work and everyday settings.  Contemporary approaches to leadership development are reviewed in relation to psychological and organizational theory.  This course is designed to be relevant to the wide range of leadership opportunities that arise in work and daily life.  Experiential exercises are used to help students discover and develop new leadership skills.

3317 Social Psychology of Conflict and Negotiation (3)
Same as Soc 3317. Prerequisite: nine hours of psychology or nine (9) hours of sociology, including Psych 2160 or Soc 2160. The purpose of this course is to understand how social psychological phenomena affect the processes and outcomes of negotiation and other forms of social conflict. The course is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of conflict situations people face in their work and daily lives. A basic premise of this course is that while analytical skills are needed to discover solutions to social problems, negotiation skills are needed in order for these solutions to be accepted and implemented.

3318 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
Same as BA 3623. Prerequisites: Psych 2201 or BA 3600. This course introduces the student to psychological research and theories pertaining to human behavior in the work setting. Topics covered include: selection, performance appraisal, training, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, and organizational design.

3320 Personnel Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 3318 or BA 3621. This course will provide an in-depth study of several topics in the area of personnel psychology. Consideration will be given to issues such as assessment centers, employment interviewing, personnel appraisal, employment test validity, and legal issues relevant to personnel assessment.

3340 Clinical Problems of Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: A total of twelve hours of psychology including Psych 1003 and Psych 2270. This course will address the clinical disorders and difficulties of children and the treatment of these disorders. Topics that will be addressed include autism, childhood schizophrenia, behavior disorders, drug abuse, euresis, encopresis, and childhood co-compulsive and phobic reactions. Treatments designed for specific use with children, including behavioral, drug, and community mental health approaches will be addressed.

3345 Lesbian Psychology (3)
Same as WGS 3345 Prerequisites: Junior standing, 9 hours of psychology or consent of instructor. Explores psychological, social, cultural, and historical aspects of lesbianism. Topics include development of lesbian identity historically and individually, causes of sexual orientation, coming out, relationships and friendship, sexuality, roles, prejudice and discrimination, race and class, legal and economic issues, politics and feminism, health, and community.

3346 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Nine hours of Psychology, including Psych 2216 or Psych 2245.  A conceptual framework for research, description, and understanding of clinical phenomena. Assessment, interviewing, the clinical use of tests, and psychological approaches to treatment.

3390 Directed Studies (1-5)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Directed reading and research. May be repeated for a maximum total of ten hours.

4235 Community Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 1003. The analysis of psychological problems in terms of the social and situational forces that produce them. Community psychology analyzes the situational problems in living. Epidemiology of mental illness; group, family, and crisis intervention; mental health-care delivery; program evaluation and demonstration project research; role of psychologist as consultant and change agent; and utilization of nonprofessional manpower

4300 Introduction to Psychopharmacology: Drugs and Mental Illness (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 2211 or Psych 2200, and Psych 2240. The course is designed to provide an introduction to drugs used to treat anxiety disorders, major depression, schizophrenia, and other psychopathologies. The emphasis will be on understanding neural mechanisms related to psychological disorders and to the effectiveness of current drug treatments.

4301 Advanced Statistics and Experimental Design (3)
Prerequisites: Twelve hours of psychology, including Psych 2201. Statistical methods which are particularly useful in psychological research and the design of experiments appropriate to these methods.

4305 Cognitive Development (3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing and Psych 2270, or consent of instructor. Data and theory concerned with how children’s thinking changes over time. Discussion will include domain-general versus domain-specific theories, social and cultural influences on cognition, gains in memory, attention, problem solving, and metacognition, conceptual development, children’s naïve theories, schooling, and various definitions and measures of intelligence.

4306 Social Development (3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing and Psych 2270, or consent of instructor. Data and theory concerned with social behavior in infants, preschoolers, and school-aged children. Discussion will include emotional regulation, measurement and nature of temperament, formation and maintenance of attachment relationships, sex-role development, theories of aggression and the effects of socializing agents such as family, peers, media, and culture on development.

4307 Psychology of Oppression (3)
Prerequisite: Nine (9) hours of psychology. Surveys the concept of oppression and psychology's contribution to an understanding of this human reality. Definitions and the assumptions, liabilities, and contributions of specific theories of oppression are considered. Finally, the course examines the psychological and mental health consequences of the individual's experience of oppression.

4308 African American Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: 9 hours of Psychology or 6 hours of Black Studies minor, or consent of instructor. Provides an overview of the emergence of contemporary African American Psychology. It explores the implications of a psychological perspective specific to African Americans. Traditional research theories are explored from a historical perspective. African American identity, socialization, personality, cognitive development, and mental health are discussed. Contemporary issues which impact African American behaviors and attitudes are also addressed.

4310 Motivation Theory (3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing and twelve hours of Psychology, or consent of instructor. Survey of current theoretical material in the area of motivation.

4311 Psychology of Nonverbal Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 2160 or Soc 2160. Psychological perspective on the role of nonverbal behavior in social settings. Primary concerns of the course will include an analysis of a) functions of nonverbal behavior (e.g., communication, intimacy exchange, control), b) factors influencing nonverbal expression (e.g., culture, personality, relationships), and c) various theoretical views on nonverbal behavior and communication. Applications to various problems and settings in everyday life will also be pursued.

4312 Social Cognition (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 2160 or Soc 2160. Research and theory on the role of cognitive processes in social behavior. Topics include attitudes and attitude change, social inference, schemas, and cognitive links to behavior and affect.

4314 Behavioral Neuroscience (3)
Prerequisites: 9 hours of Psych and/or Biology: Psych 2211 is recommended but not required.  A neuroscience course focusing on behavioral outcomes of brain function and dysfunction.  Emphasis will be on modern research methods with animal models and humans.  Topics discussed will include the classic findings in the field, but the emphasis will be on recent findings from human neuropsychology, neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, neuropharmacology and neuroendocrinology.

4330 Hormones, the Brain and Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: 9 hours of Psychology or Biology, including at least one of the following: either Psych. 2200, Psych. 2211, Psych. 4300 or Psych 4314 or permission of instructor.  Can be taken for graduate credit.  It is now clear that the endocrine system influences a notable range of reproductive and non-reproductive behaviors including mood, stress responses, cognition, memory, violence, attachment, aging, weight control and athletic prowess.  Emphasis of the class is on hormonal contribution to reproductive and non-reproductive behaviors and sex steroids influences on the brain from prenatal life to old age as well as their contribution to gender behavioral differences.

4349 Human Learning and Memory (3)
Prerequisites: Nine hours of psychology or consent of instructor. A survey of contemporary research, theory, and facts pertaining to the acquisition, retention, and forgetting of information.

4356 Thinking and Cognition (3)
Prerequisites: Nine hours of psychology or consent of instructor. An introduction to modern analytical approaches to the psychology of thinking: problem solving, reasoning, categorizing, judgment, attention, and consciousness. Particular attention is paid to the mental structures and operations involved in the encoding, abstraction, representation, transformation, and retrieval of knowledge.

4357 Psychology of Learning (3)
(With laboratory.) Prerequisite: Psych 2219. Major theoretical positions and experimental conditions of learning. Includes laboratory study of selected problems.

4361 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: At least fifteen hours of psychology. The course should be taken no sooner than the winter term of the junior year. Historical antecedents of contemporary psychology, including a survey of systems and schools of psychology.

4365 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 2201 and Psych 2219, or consent of instructor. Survey of psychological tests and principles of reliability, validity, test construction, and test evaluation.

4373 Psychology of Aging (3)
Same as Ger 4373. Prerequisite: Nine hours of psychology or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the developmental changes associated with aging including sensation, memory, emotions, and attitudes.

4374 Introduction to Clinical NeuroPsychology (3)
Prerequisite: Nine hours of psychology. A survey of neuropsychological findings concerning relationships between brain and behavior. Topics will include brain function, neuroanatomy, neurological syndromes, and methods of neuropsychological assessment.

4375 The Social Psychology of Disabilities (3)
Prerequisite: Soc 2160 or Psych 2160 or consent of instructor. Same as Sociol 4375.  A social psychological and micro-sociological examination of attitudes and behaviors affecting persons with disabilities. Topics include stigma and empowerment, adaptive behaviors, stereotypes and prejudices, and images of disabilities in popular culture and mythology. The course will address the experience of disability and its social consequences for the lives of persons with disabilities.

4376 Mental Health and Aging (3)
Prerequisites: 9 hours of psychology, graduate standing, or consent of instructor. (Same as Ger 4376 and SW 4376).  (MSW students normally take all foundation courses prior to enrolling in this course.)  A survey of recent theory and research in mental health issues for older populations.  The primary focus is on major psychological disorders prevalent among the elderly and on treatment approaches for elders.

4380 Psychology of Death, Dying, and End-of-Life Concerns (3)
Prerequisite: Nine hours of psychology.  Same as Ger 4380.  This course will address the psychological aspects of and current research on, a variety of end-of-life issues, including death attitudes, funeral practices, ethics, grief theory, family communication practices, health care system approaches.

4392 Selected Topics in Psychology (1-3)
Prerequisites: Twelve hours of psychology and consent of instructor. A seminar of selected issues and methods in psychology. May be repeated once for credit.

4398 Child Maltreatment: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3)
Same as SW 4398. Focuses on clinical aspects of child abuse with attention to identification, reporting, intervention, and prevention. Perspectives from the disciplines of psychology and social work are provided.

4399 Seminar: Child Sexual Abuse (1)
Same as Soc Wk 4399. Provides intensive study in interviewing, legal issues, assessment, medial issues, and therapeutic intervention in cases of child sexual abuse.

5407 Psychopharmacology (3)
Prerequisite: 12 units of graduate-level psychology courses and consent of instructor. An examination of the effects of drugs on the brain and on behavior. Primary emphasis is on those drugs used in the treatment of affective disorders, schizophrenia, and anxiety.

5461 Seminar: Learning (3)
A critical examination of contemporary problems in learning.

5465 Seminar: Physiological Psychology (3)
A critical examination of contemporary problems in physiological psychology.

5468 Seminar: Cognitive Processes (3)
Prerequisite: Admittance to doctoral program in psychology or consent of instructor. A critical examination of contemporary problems in cognitive processes

5475 Introduction to Evaluation Research Methods (3)
Same as Soc 5475, PPA 6750, and CCJ 5475. Prerequisite: At least one course in research design and statistics at the graduate level. A comparative study of research strategies with regard to data sources, data collection, and modes of analysis that are appropriate for program evaluation research. Attention is given to observational, survey, and quasi-experimental methodologies.

5610 Mechanisms of Aging I: The Aging Body (1)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program or permission of the instructor.. A critical examination of the clinical-experimental literature on psychopathology. Etiologies of cognitive/affective functions and Prerequisites:  Graduate standing and Biol 1102 or equivalent. (Same as SW 5610 and Ger 5610).  (MSW students normally take all foundation courses prior to enrolling in this course.) Introduces students with a social sciences/humanities background to the normal changes in the biology and chemistry of the aging human body and how these changes affect behavior.

5611 Mechanisms of Aging II: The Aging Brain (1)
Prerequisites: Ger 5610 or Soc Wk 5610 or Psych 5610 or equivalent or consent of instructor.  (Same as SW 5611 and Ger 5611). (MSW students normally take all foundation courses prior to enrolling in this course.)  Provides students with a social sciences/humanities background a basic introduction to the biology and chemistry of the aging human brain and nervous system and how these systems impact behavior.

5612 Mechanisms of Aging III: Diseases of Aging (1)
Prerequisites: Ger 5610 and Ger 5611 or SW 5610 and 5611 or Psych 5610 and Psych 5611 or equivalent or consent of instructor. (Same as SW 5612 and Ger 5612). (MSW students normally take all foundation courses prior to enrolling in this course.) Provides students with a social sciences/humanities background with information on how diseases associated with aging exacerbate the effects of aging on the human body, mind, and behavior.

6441 Aging and Health Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.  (Same as Ger 6441).  This course examines sociocultural influences on health care practices of older adults.  The role of social support and other social resources in the health behavior of older adults is emphasized.  Topics include self care decisions, formal service utilization, family caregiving, and planned interventions for older adults.

6444 Clinical Geropsychology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. This course examines major predictors of Psychosocial functioning in older adults. The emphasis is on assessment and research methods appropriate to studying developmental issues in late life. Topics include interpersonal relationships, mental health, and a critique of interventions designed to increase life satisfaction.

6448 Multicultural Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or consent of instructor. A survey of theoretical perspectives utilized in the treatment of various cultural groups. Their relationship to and implications for the treatment of members of various cultural groups will be explored. Strategies and ethical concerns in diagnosis, test interpretation, and treatment are considered.

6466 Seminar: Developmental Psychology (3)
A critical examination of contemporary problems in developmental psychology.

7403 Psychopathology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program or permission of the instructor.  A critical examination of the clinical-experimental literature on psychopathology.  Etiologies of cognitive/affective functions and dysfunctions are explored, and implications for therapeutic intervention are considered.

7404 Introduction to Clinical Assessment I (4)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program. Fundamentals of clinical assessment with emphasis on interviewing and the measurement of cognitive functioning.  This course includes a laboratory.

7405 History and Systems in Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program or consent of the instructor.  A comprehensive overview of the history of psychology with an emphasis on the systems of thought that have shaped contemporary psychological theory and research.

7406 Introduction to Clinical Assessment II (4)
Prerequisite: Psych 7404. Theory and techniques of personality assessment with emphasis on projective personality tests.  This course includes a laboratory.

7408 Psychological Perspectives on Death and Dying (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Addresses a variety of end-of-life issues including death attitudes, funeral practices, ethics, grief theory, family communication patterns, and health care systems. Research findings and theoretical approaches will be emphasized.

7410 Women and Mental Health (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or consent of instructor. This course will focus on contemporary research on the psychology of women pertaining to mental health issues. Etiology and treatment of disorders disproportionately affecting women will be emphasized.

7412 Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admittance to psychology doctoral program or consent of instructor.  A review of key areas in contemporary theory and research in social psychology.

7418 Seminar in Human Sexuality (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or consent of instructor. Review of theory and research in human sexuality from physiological, psychological, and social perspectives. Implications for the assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction are considered.

7419 Existential Issues in Clinical Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or consent of instructor. This course will review existential thought in psychology and its application to understanding clinical problems and treatment. Particular attention will be given to how Psychotherapy can be understood within an existential framework that focuses on the issues of death, freedom, responsibility, and isolation.

7421 Quantitative Methods I (4)
(With laboratory) A comprehensive study of the use of analysis of variance procedures in analyzing data. Topics include completely randomized designs, randomized blocks, factorial designs, and the analysis of covariance.

7422 Quantitative Methods II (4)
Prerequisites : Psych 7421and consent of instructor. (With laboratory) A comprehensive study of the use of multivariate statistics in data analysis. Topics include the general linear model, multiple regression, factor analysis, and multivariate analysis of variance.

7423 Quantitative Methods III (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 7422 and Psych 7429 and consent of instructor.  A selective study of the use of multivariate statistics in data analysis. Topics include structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, and analysis of longitudinal data.

7429 Psychometric Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 7421, Psych 7422 and consent of instructor. A consideration of classical and modern theories of psychological testing.  Topics include test reliability, validity and construction.

7431 Clinical Supervision (1-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program. Supervised experience in clinical practice. Maybe repeated six times for credit.

7432 Ethics and Professional Issues (3)
A study of issues in professional development, clinical supervision, risk management, and ethical standards as they relate to teaching, research, and professional practice.

7434 Seminar: Introduction to Psychotherapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admittance to Clinical Psychology program and Psych 7406. This course considers theories of personal change and their practical application in psychotherapy. Topics include the development of the therapist-client relationship, case management, process and outcome research, and ethical principles for the psychotherapist.

7439 Summer Supervision (1)
Prerequisite: Psych 7431. Supervision experience in clinical practice at all graduate year levels during the summer months. Can be repeated for credit.

7440 Principles of Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 7434. Survey of research and theory underlying models of family interaction. Practical application of specific techniques to the family system is emphasized.

7441 Seminar: Cognitive and Behavior Theories (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology program or permission of instructor. A course on cognitive and behavioral theories and their applications to clinical populations. Emphasis is on a critical review of research on cognitive and behavioral therapy procedures.

7442 Seminar: Cognitive and Behavior Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: Psych. 7434. The practice of behavior therapy.  Students will learn to implement behavioral assessment and therapy strategies in clinical settings.

7447 Trauma and Recovery (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate Trauma Studies Certificate.  A comprehensive seminar on the psychological effects associated with exposure to potentially traumatic events.  The course will include information on the history of trauma studies; definitions of stressful and traumatic events; common responses to these events; theoretical models for conceptualizing traumatic responses; information on specific types of traumatic events; and issues in treatment.

7449 Research Methods in Applied Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: One graduate course in statistics. This course focuses on the basics of conducting research in applied psychology. Topics include: philosophy of science; reliability and validity; experimental, quasi-experimental, and nonexperimental designs; power; and meta-analysis.

7450 Clinical Internship I (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser. Supervised training in an affiliated agency or organization following completion of two years of course work.

7451 Clinical Internship II (1)
Prerequisites: Psych 7450 and consent of adviser. Supervised training in an affiliated agency or organization following completion of two years of course work.

7454 Seminar: Personnel Psychology (3)
An analysis of theories and research in personnel and industrial psychology. Topics include testing, assessment centers, performance appraisal, and interviewing.

7455 Seminar: Organizational Psychology (3)
An analysis of theories and research in organizational psychology. Topics include theories of motivation, leadership, job design, group process decision making, organizational effectiveness, and the relation between organizations and their environment.

7457 Seminar: Special Topics in Industrial Psychology (3)
A seminar of selected issues and methods in personnel psychology.

7458 Seminar: Special Topics in Organizational Psychology (3)
A seminar of selected issues and methods in organizational psychology.

7459 Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-4)
Supervised experience in personnel or human resource management.

7460 Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-4)
An analysis of theories and research in organizational psychology. Topics include theories of motivation, leadership, job design, group process decision making, organizational effectiveness, and the relation between organizations and their environment.

7465 Applied Issues in Organizational Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 7455 or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the application of psychological theory and principles to organizational development consulting.  While such consulting is ultimately intended to enhance organizational level functioning, applications of this approach begin with learning at the individual and small group levels.  In this course, students work through real-world cases that address real organizational problems.  In addition to this casework, the readings and class discussions will address the theoretical and practical links between individual/team learning and organizational development.

7469 I/O Professional issues & Ethics (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.  In this course, students learn the ethical standards as they relate to teaching, research, and professional practice in industrial/organizational psychology.  Other professional and career issues are also discussed.

7472 Special Topics in Psychology (3)
A seminar of selected issues and methods in psychology.

7474 Clinical Research in Applied Settings (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 7421 and 7422. This course provides information on the design and implementation of research in applied settings (e.g., human service agencies). Topics include program evaluation, consultation models, risk factor analysis, presentation and health promotion, and quality control.

7476 Seminar in Clinical Child Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology or consent of instructor. Introduction to principles, theory, and methods of study in the field of clinical child psychology. Emotional and behavioral dysfunctions are considered from developmental and socialization perspectives.

7477 Principles of Child Psychotherapy (3)
Prerequisites: Psych 7434 and 7476. The course will focus on treatments for children with clinical problems. Play therapy, family therapy, and behavioral therapy techniques will be reviewed. Special attention will be given to differentiating when to use each modality, as well as how they can be effectively combined.

7478 Directed Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-4)
Independent study of an issue in industrial/ organizational psychology through the application of research techniques.

7479 Directed Readings in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (1-4)
Independent literature review of a topic in industrial/ organizational psychology.

7480 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 7421 or equivalent. An overview of research methods that are appropriate for clinical and other nonlaboratory settings.

7483 Directed Research (1-10)

7484 Directed Readings (1-10)

7485 Research Team I (2)
Prerequisite: Admittance to doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Group supervision of beginning research leading to the Independent Research Project.

7486 Research Team II (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of Independent Research Project or Third Year standing in doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Group supervision of advanced research leading to the dissertation proposal.

7487 Independent Research Project (1-6)
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Supervised original research project of a clinically-related topic.

7488 Specialty Examination Research (1-6)
Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Supervised original review and analysis of a clinically-related topic.

7491 M.A. Thesis Research (1-10)

7492 Ph.D. Thesis Research (1-10)

7494 Integrative Research Seminar in Gerontology (3)
Same as Ger 6494, Prerequisite: A graduate level research methods course (e.g., PPA 6010). This seminar requires students to critically examine research in gerontology in terms of methodology. Topics covered include: reliability and validity of measures; internal and external validity; needs assessment; treatment implementation and process evaluation; and qualitative methods.