| PSY 5501 |
Psychological Tests and Measurements
(3) |
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The selection, evaluation, administration,
scoring, interpretation and use of tests of
intelligence, proficiency, interests, personality,
aptitude and social adjustment. Prerequisite:
graduate standing |
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| PSY 5520 |
Physiological Dynamics of Alcohol and
Other Drugs (3) |
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A study of physiological and psychological
dynamics and resultant behavioral implications
in use of alcohol and other drugs.
Based on assessment of dynamics and behavior
and application of diagnostic procedures
using appropriate manuals and materials. |
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| PSY 5556 |
Gerontology (3) |
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The study of aging. Emphasis on biomedical,
psychological, and social aspects of
middle and late adulthood. |
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| PSY 5559 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (3) |
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Training and experience in design, execution,
and evaluation of behavior modification
programs for professionals in fields of
counseling, education, rehabilitation and
psychology. Provides study of key concepts
of classical and operant conditioning, as well
as discussion and application of specific
strategies building on conditioning principles. |
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| PSY 6606 |
Interventions for Children and Adolescents
(3) |
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This course examines the behavioral characteristics
of children and adolescents including
their emotional, social, and cognitive
behaviors. Emphasizes intervention, assessment,
diagnoses, teaching, and prevention. |
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| PSY 6613 |
Objective Personality Assessment (3) |
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An introduction to objective personality
assessment. The student will learn basic
administration, scoring procedures, and
utilization of assessment results in clinical
practice for various objective personality
and temperament measures. Application of
objective personality instruments and computer
scoring will be explored. Prerequisites:
PSY 6645 or similar graduate course
and PSY 6669 or similar graduate course |
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| PSY 6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in Psychology
(1-3)
A study of a problem or topic using research
techniques or a guided program of |
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readings.
Preparation of a scholarly paper is required
and may involve an oral defense. A specialized
study may be substituted for only one
required course or elective in a student’s
program. Approval by the student’s adviser,
the course instructor, and department chair is
required. See semester hour limits listed
under Course Restrictions in General Regulations
section. |
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| PSY 6631 |
Psychological Foundations of Education
(3) |
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An overview of educational psychology,
including research findings and philosophical
concepts related to nature of learner and
learning process; principles of motivation
and educational evaluation; and educational
concepts representing different schools of
psychological theory. (Must make a “B” or
better to apply toward any teacher certification
program. |
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| PSY 6633 |
Advanced Psychology of Learning (3) |
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A study of the historical roots and contemporary
principles and theories of human
learning and their applications to educational
practices. Emphasis of this course is on
contemporary perspectives and developments;
field and cultural influences on learning;
and the relation of individual and group
adjustment to school learning. |
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| PSY 6635 |
Vocational Psychology and Career
Development (3) |
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This course covers the procedures used in
obtaining, organizing, integrating, and utilizing
educational and occupational information
including electronic media. Career development
theories, scope of the world of
work, decision making strategies and counseling
for career development including
information on the relationship between
career choice and life style. Attention is
given to the appraisal of interest, aptitude
and personality measurements. |
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| PSY 6636 |
Wechsler Scales (3) |
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An exploration of the theory, nature, and
measurement of human intelligence. Techniques
of administering the Wechsler scales
are taught include but are not limited to the
following: WAIS-III, WISC-III, WPPSI-R, WIAT, and WMS. The student administers,
scores, and interprets test batteries and
writes satisfactory reports. Prerequisites:
PSY 6645 and adviser approval. |
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| PSY 6637 |
Stanford Binet and Others (3) |
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This course requires the administration,
scoring, interpretation and reporting of psycho-educational batteries, including Binet
IV, Woodcock Johnson, PIAT, and Kaufman.
This course will include measures of
intelligence, academic achievement, adaptive
behavior, behavior rating, and perceptual-motor skills. The primary focus will be
upon those instruments commonly used in
schools excluding the Wechsler scales. Prerequisites:
PSY 6645, PSY 6636, and adviser
approval |
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| PSY 6638 |
Philosophy of Cognitive Development (3) |
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An investigation of educational philosophies
and human development as they relate to
cognitive development and teaching of
thinking skills. |
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| PSY 6644 |
Bio-Psychology (3) |
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A study of the physiological correlates of
behavior focusing on the cells of the nervous
system, the structure and functions of the
nervous system, psychopharmacology, drug
abuse, and research techniques. |
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| PSY 6645 |
Evaluation and Assessment of the
Individual (3) |
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The study of knowledge, understanding and
skills necessary to obtain records, appraise
information and write reports regarding
individuals. Involves integration and use of
data from interviews, standardized tests,
scales, inventories, other procedures, including
individual and group methods of assessment. Prerequisites: PSY/EDU 6653, PSY
5501, or permission of instructor |
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| PSY 6648 |
Theories of Personality (3) |
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A critical analysis of major theories and
systems of personality. |
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| PSY 6650 |
Practicum: Psychometry (3) |
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This course provides field supervised experiences
preparatory to the Internship in School
Psychometry/School Psychology. At least
100 hours of prescribed experiences in
school psychometry/psychology must be
completed at approved schools (K-12) and
must be supervised by an approved school
psychometrist or school psychologist. Prerequisites:
PSY 6636 and PSY 6637 |
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| PSY 6653 |
Measurement and Evaluation (3) |
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A study of basic statistical processes and
measures used in education, counseling, and
psychology. Analysis of a variety of standardized
tests and measurement procedures
including construction, use, and interpretation.
Construction of teacher/counselormade
tests and measuring devices. |
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| PSY 6655 |
Internship: Psychology Assessment (6) |
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This course will provide a clinical internship
appropriate to the specialty and practice of
psychological technician. Training will be
six months in duration and consist of at least
500 hours, 250 of which hours must be in
direct contact with patients/clients. The
student will be supervised for at least one
hour per each five hours of client contact.
At least 60% of supervision will be provided
by a licensed psychologist. |
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| PSY 6659 |
Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions
(3) |
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This is a study of the basic principles and
techniques of cognitive and behavioral systems
of intervention. Applications of these
techniques are applied to the problems of
children and adults in school, home, and
clinic settings are presented. |
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| PSY 6662 |
Internship: Psychometry (3) |
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This course includes at least 300 hours of
prescribed experiences in school Psychometry,
completed at approved schools (K-12),
and supervised by an approved school psychometrist
or school psychologist. Prerequisites:
PSY 6650 and approval of instructor |
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| PSY 6664 |
Assessment of Disabling Conditions (3) |
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This course covers client assessment in the
rehabilitation process and knowledge and
skills required by the counselor in order to
provide quality services to the individual. Prerequisite: PSY 6653 or permission of
instructor |
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| PSY 6668 |
Human Lifespan and Development (3) |
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A study of the nature and needs of individuals
at all developmental levels. Problems of
human adjustment faced at all stages of development
from conception through retirement,
including adjustment issues in the
home, school, work place, social groups, and
retirement. An understanding of developmental
crises in human behavior is also a
goal of this course. |
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| PSY 6669 |
Behavior Pathology (3) |
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A study of psychopathological disorders
with emphasis on the psychological, social,
and biological origins. The current classification
system used by the American Psychiatric
Association is used as a foundation.
Diagnosis and treatment planning are emphasized. |
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| PSY 6670 |
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning (3) |
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A course designed to assist mental health
professionals in the understanding and application of a multiaxial system (current edition
of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual).
Also included is a comprehensive treatment
planning strategy for development statements
of behavioral symptoms, short-term
objective, long term goals and therapeutic
interventions. Psychopharmacology treatment
interventions are covered. Prerequisite:
PSY 6669 |
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| PSY 6688 |
Medical/Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
(3) |
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A study of medical and psychological information
related to the disabled persons and to
their families. Aspects of personal and social
adjustment will be emphasized. |
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| PSY 6693 |
Psychological and Educational Statistics
(3) |
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A study of variety of descriptive and inferential
statistics commonly used in psychology
and education. Emphasizes application
of statistical methods to research design. Prerequisite: ADE/CP/EDU 6691 |
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| PSY 7700 |
Professional School Psychology (3) |
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This course provides a knowledge base specific
to the professional practice of school
psychology and includes legal and ethical
issues, professional standards, models of
service delivery, roles of the school psychologist,
modern technology, and assessment. Enrollment limited to Ed.S. students. |
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| PSY 7725, 7726, 7727 |
Specialized Study in Psychology
(1-6)
Under supervision of faculty member selected
by student and approved by adviser
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faculty supervisor, student may pursue
extensive study of particular area which fits
his/her academic needs but is not available
in regular curriculum. Department will establish
guidelines for supervision and pursuance
of study. See semester hour limits
listed under Course Restrictions in General
Regulations section. |
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| PSY 7753 |
Internship: School Psychology (3-6) |
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At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour
course of prescribed experiences in school
psychology, completed at approved schools
(K-12), and supervised by an approved
school psychologist. The student is advised
to check national and multi-state requirements
for internship experiences. Prerequisites:
PSY 6650 and approval of instructor |
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| PSY 7754 |
Internship: School Psychology (3) |
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At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour
course of prescribed experiences in school
psychology, completed at approved schools
(K-12), and supervised by an approved
school psychologist. The student is advised
to check national and multi-state requirements
for internship experiences. Prerequisites:
PSY 6650 and approval of instructor |
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| PSY 7755 |
Internship: School Psychology (3) |
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At least 300 hours per three-semester-hour
course of prescribed experiences in school
psychology, completed at approved schools
(K-12), and supervised by an approved
school psychologist. The student is advised
to check national and multi-state requirements
for internship experiences. Prerequisites:
PSY 6650 and approval of instructor |
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| PSY 7794 |
Field Project (3) |
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An independent study of a problem of a
practical nature that is encountered in a field
setting. A proposal for the study and a written
report of findings must be approved by
the student’s advisory committee. The advisory
committee may administer an oral examination
covering the research findings. |
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| PSY 7795, 7796 |
Thesis (3) |
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Independent research for and preparation of
a scholarly paper related to a school psychology
problem under the supervision of
the student’s advisory committee. A research
proposal and the written paper must
be approved by the student’s advisory committee.
The advisory committee will administer
an oral examination covering the research
findings. |
