2014-15 University Bulletin 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2014-15 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • PHY (0156) 720 - Int To The Solid State


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 730 - Intro To Nuclear Physics


    Credits: 3

    Properties of nuclei, nuclear moments. Alpha decay. Two nucleon problem. Nuclear models. Beta decay, neutrinos, elementary particles. Stopping of charged particles and radiation by matter.

    Prerequisite 1: PHY 507 
  
  • PHY (0156) 732 - Reactor Physics


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 750 - Mathematical Methods in Theoretical Physics III


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 756 - Special Relativity


    Credits: 3

    Lorentz transformation. Covariant formulation of mechanics and electromagnetism. Principle of equivalence, gravitational field equations.

    Prerequisite 1: PHY 502  Prerequisite 2: PHY 620 
  
  • PHY (0156) 760 - Theoretical Optics


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 762 - Electromagnetic Scattrng


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 770 - Quantum Mechanics I


    Credits: 3

    Wave mechanics - physical interpretation, operator, formulation. Exact solutions of the Schrodinger equation for bound and continuum states. Matrix mechanics. Stationary and time dependent perturbations, WKB approximation. Scattering theory, phase shifts. Born approximation. Atomic and molecular problems. Dirac equation.

    Prerequisite 1: PHY 628  Prerequisite 2: PHY 630 
  
  • PHY (0156) 771 - Quantum Mechanics II


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 772 - Advncd Quantum Mechanics


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 773 - Elementary Particles


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 780 - Solid State Theory


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 782 - General Relativity & Astronomy II


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 783 - General Relativity I


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 784 - General Relativity II


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 786 - Nuclear Theory


    Credits: 3

  
  • PHY (0156) 790 - Independent Study


    Credits: 3 to 6

  
  • PHY (0156) 791 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3 to 6

  
  • PHY (0156) 794 - Graduate Seminar


    Credits: 1

  
  • PHY (0156) 795 - Graduate Seminar


    Credits: 1

  
  • PHY (0156) 796 - Independent Reading


    Credits: 1 to 3

    A program of reading and individual instruction. Registration for this course requires prior written permission from the faculty member who will guide the student’s work.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITE: PREMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
  
  • PHY (0156) 797 - Independent Reading


    Credits: 1 to 3

    A program of reading and individual instruction. Registration for this course requires prior written permission from the faculty member who will guide the student’s work.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITES: PREMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
  
  • PHY (0156) 798 - Guided Research


    Credits: 3

    Work on a research problem under the guidance of a member of the department. Registration for this course requires prior written permission from the faculty member who will guide the student.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITES: PREMISSSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR
  
  • PHY (0156) 799 - Masters Thesis Research


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 101 - General Psychology


    Credits: 3

    This course offers an introduction to the discipline and science of psychology and an explanation of the major perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural). Behavior and mental processes are investigated through scientific inquiry into various areas of psychology.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 103 - Writing in Psychology


    Credits: 3

    This course offers an introduction to academic writing in psychology that focuses on the practices of analysis and argument. Assignments range from basic writing tasks, Rhetorical analysis, analyzing empirical research writing, writing argumentative essays and critical reflections aimed at enhancing your experiences as a writer in the psychology learning community.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 COMMUNICATION WRITING

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1:   
    Free Note: Required for Psychology Majors
  
  • PIA (0501) 111 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on important concepts, principles and techniques of behavior change in both typical and atypical populations. We address ways to prevent and to reduce problematic behavior and to promote positive behavior.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
  
  • PIA (0501) 114 - Developmental Psychology Through The Lifespan


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to familiarize students with the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the individual from conception through death. It also encompasses coverage of theory and research, with an emphasis on the application of these concepts by students in their personal and future nursing professional lives.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 115 - Developmental Psychology


    Credits: 3

    This course studies child development from conception to adolescence. Lectures and readings focus on historical and cultural perspectives on childhood, genetics, and environmental health; the evolution-based approach to development; research on infant perception and language development; social development; and abnormal development. Major theorists such as Freud, Kohlberg, and Piaget are discussed with an emphasis on their theories of cognitive and personality development.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 116 - Adolescent Psychology


    Credits: 3

    An extension of the study of the life cycle from middle childhood through late adolescence. This course surveys developmental issues in areas of physiological, cognitive, and socio-emotional behavior of adolescents as well as some societal problems involving adolescents.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  or GNA 106 or GSS 102 Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
  
  • PIA (0501) 137 - Psychological Statistics


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to give a general understanding of how statistics can be used to help answer questions in psychological research. The course presents descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications. The laboratory component of this course will give you an opportunity to develop skills in using statistical software.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 QUANTITATIVE REASONING Distribution Requirement Formal Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1:  
  
  • PIA (0501) 199 - Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio (CAP) I


    Credits: 0

    In CAP I, the first of three courses designed to complete the Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio requirement, students must submit their graded CAP key assignments from the following two courses via Moodle by the completion of 31 university credits: Writing in Psychology and a Domain in Psychology Introductory Course.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
    Free Note: Students must submit their graded CAP key assignments from the following two courses via Mododle by the completion of 31 Univeristy Credits. Writing in Psychology and a Domain in Psychology Introductory Course
  
  • PIA (0501) 200 - Psychology Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • PIA (0501) 202 - Behavior Analysis


    Credits: 3

    An intermediate course in behavioral analysis. Students are exposed to principles of behavior analysis derived from the laboratory work of Thorndike and Pavlov through the work of contemporary behaviorists. Topics include operant behavior, reflective behavior, schedules of reinforcement stimulus control, associative principles, species comparisons, and aversive control. Results from both human and animal investigations will be included and implications for human applications will be explored.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 210 - Psychoanalysis


    Credits: 3

    An historical and intellectual survey of psychoanalytic theories and methods, beginning with Freud’s seminal contributions and continuing through contemporary psychoanalytic models. The course will introduce students to psychoanalytic methods such as dream analysis, the therapeutic model of psychoanalysis, and will also attempt to place the field within a broader intellectual and cultural context.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 215 - Creativity, Perception and the Visual Arts


    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to teach art and psychology majors the fundamental principles of visual perception as it applies to the creation and aesthetics of visual arts, as well as the psychology of creativity and theoretical approaches to the topic. Students will create projects related to this material.

    When Offered: Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 240 - History of Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Survey of the history of psychology from the 17th century to recent times. Special attention given to the influence of philosophy and science upon the formation of contemporary psychology. The course concludes with a survey of the major systems.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
    Free Note: For Psychology Majors Only
  
  • PIA (0501) 245 - Psychological Research


    Credits: 4

    This course reviews applications of different research methods used by psychologists. A major objective is to design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods. Students design, collect data, analyze and interpret results of research studies and review research ethics and appropriate use of human subjects.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 QUANTITATIVE REASONING Gen Ed Learning Goal 2 INFORMATION LITERACY Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 137  
    Free Note: Must take with Lab Free Note 2: Departmental Approved Required
  
  • PIA (0501) 250 - Neuropsychology


    Credits: 3

    Neuropsychology examines and describes what is known about how the brain mediates different kinds of behavioral functions and dysfunctions. It surveys the research findings upon which conclusions about brain-behavior relations are drawn, and outlines the nature of response mechanisms and the internal environment.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
  
  • PIA (0501) 261 - Environmental Psychology


    Credits: 3

    A survey of the interrelationships between human behavior and the built and natural environment. Topics include the ways people perceive and react to their physical surroundings; the effects of noise, air pollution, and other stressors on behavior and emotion; people’s use of space, the psychological consequences of crowding; methods of changing human behavior so as to preserve the natural environment; and ways in which the environment might be molded to ‘fit’ behavior such as through the appropriate design of buildings, parks, and cities.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
  
  • PIA (0501) 262 - Social Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Analysis of the processes of social interaction and their effects upon the behavior and attitudes of individuals and groups. Dynamics of groups, social roles, communication, and mass behavior are the focus of consideration. Related experimental and field studies are discussed.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 272 - Psychology of Perception


    Credits: 3

    Major emphasis is placed on topics in visual perception including form and color vision, depth perception, illusions and after-effects, and perceptual development. In addition, the application of principles in perception to advertising, design, education, and aesthetics will be covered. This course may be useful also to majors in education, business, physical education, and art.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 276 - Motivation and Emotion


    Credits: 3

    A survey of experimental findings and theoretical treatment of psychological processes that energize and direct behavior. The characteristics of motives and emotions, their origins and development, and their effect upon animal and human performance.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
  
  • PIA (0501) 277 - Evolutionary Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Evolutionary Psychology looks at the human mind through the prism of Darwin’s theories of natural and sexual selection. Students will learn about areas of psychology such as human mating strategies and parent/offspring conflict. Students will also learn about how our closest primate relatives, like chimpanzees, negotiate the same adaptive problems.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 282 - Dimension of Personality


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 283 - Psychopathology


    Credits: 3

    Lectures and discussions on the psychology of the psychoneuroses, the functional and organic psychoses, psychopathic personalities, and mental deficiency. Methods employed in the diagnosis and therapy of mental disorders examined.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
  
  • PIA (0501) 284 - Theories of Personality


    Credits: 3

    An in-depth coverage of psychoanalytic theories, both classical Freudian, its revisions, and theories developed in reaction to it, e.g., theories of Freud, Jung, Adler, Horney, Fromm, Sullivan, and the ego analysis.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 285 - Industrial Organization Psychology


    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the application of psychological principles and methods, in large and small organizations in the workplace and in the business world.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 289 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

    This course will be an introduction to the understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome and the Autism Spectrum disorders. Specifically, we will examine the available treatment modalities for working with such individuals and delve into the etiology of said disorders. Lastly, we will explore the controversies within academic and educational arenas.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 290 - Psychology of Addictions


    Credits: 3

    Psychology of Addiction is a basic review of the major drugs of abuse, the theoretical models of addiction and the psychological based treatments that stem from these models.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 292 - Cognitive Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Study of information processing, memory, and information retrieval. Processes related to recognition, selective attention, problem solving, and concept attainment will be considered.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 296 - Study Abroad


    Credits: 1 to 16

  
  • PIA (0501) 299 - Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio (CAP) I I


    Credits: 0

    In CAP II, the second of three courses designed to complete the Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio requirement, graded CAP key assignments from two courses are submitted via Moodle by the completion of 47 university credits: History of Psychology and a Domain in Psychology Introductory Course not used for CAP I.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 199  Prerequisite 2: PIA 101 
    Free Note: Graded CAP key assignments from two courses are submitted via Moodle by the completion of 47 University credits: History of Psychology  and a Domain in Psychology Introductory Course not used by CAP I
  
  • PIA (0501) 300 - Cross-Cultural Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Designed to introduce students to the field of cross-cultural psychology. Lectures, activities, assignments, and readings are aimed at helping students increase their personal awareness of cross-cultural issues, increase their culture-specific knowledge about individuals from various cultural groups, and increase their sensitivity to and respect for individuals and cultural differences.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 318 - Principles of Psychological Testing


    Credits: 3

    Systematic study of the principles underlying the construction and validation of the major varieties of psychological tests. Widely used tests examined and general problems of measurement discussed. Emphasis given to utilization of test results in industry, clinics, and schools.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  Prerequisite 2: PIA 137  
  
  • PIA (0501) 322 - Psychology of Loving and Enduring Relationships


    Credits: 3

    A psychological study of the issues of love confronting contemporary couples will be provided through classroom didactic discussion, assigned reading from largely scholarly psychoanalytic sources and some popular psychological literature, videotaped presentations and small group interactive discussions. The focus is thus on a psychoanalytic study of long-term loving relationships.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
  
  • PIA (0501) 323 - Interpersonal Behavior


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 355 - Introduction to Forensic Psychology


    Credits: 3

    An overview of the interplay of psychology and the legal system. Includes an exploration of the sources and causes of criminal behavior and the legal and psychological responses to that behavior, as well as the study of civil issues such as child custody, competency, and ethics.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
  
  • PIA (0501) 360 - Behavior Disorders in Childhood


    Credits: 4

    Examination of the cognitive, motivational, and affective characteristics and the personality of different kinds of deviant children. Each student engages in field experience with exceptional children or adolescents: delinquents, hyperactive children, mentally retarded, autistic, and learning disabled children.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
    Free Note: Additional field work is required
  
  • PIA (0501) 365 - Psychology of Women


    Credits: 3

    Examines the status and development of gender differences. Readings are primarily from the psychological literature, but biology, anthropology, and sociology also contribute concepts and data.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 379 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy


    Credits: 3

    The variety of contemporary theories and methods of behavior change will be presented, including the psychoanalytic, humanistic/experiential, cognitive behavior, family systems, and integrative approaches. These systems will be examined with regard to their underlying assumptions, theories of personality development and of personality change. Empirical support, or the lack of, for these systems also will be reviewed.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
  
  • PIA (0501) 381 - Practicum in Clinical Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    A supervised fieldwork course in a child or adult treatment center or institution. The student is supervised by a practicing therapist or special teacher. Depending on the setting, activities involve perceptual-motor training, behavior modification, a

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1:    Prerequisite 2:   
    Free Note: This is a capstone course -  open to seniors only.  This class requires 24 hrs of outside field experience.  Departmental approval required to register for this course.  Fulfills (SEA) requirement.  One time psychology liability insurance.
  
  • PIA (0501) 382 - Theories of Personality


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 386 - Psychology of Criminal Behavior


    Credits: 3

    This course reviews psychological theories of criminal and aggressive behavior and give students an understanding of the etiology of psychopathy. Theoretical viewpoints from psychodynamic; cognitive; behavioral; social learning; and developmental psychologists are discussed. An overview of psychology of incarceration, juvenile offenders, gangs, serial murder, and sex crimes is addressed.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 398 - Practicum in Experimental Psychology


    Credits: 3

    Practicum in Experimental Psychology is a High Impact Practice course which students can choose to take as part of their Senior Applies Experience required for the Psychology major.  In this one semester course students, with guidance and supervision, design, conduct, analyze, present research of interest and meaning to them individually.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1:   
    Free Note: Capstone Course.
  
  • PIA (0501) 399 - Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio (CAP) I I I


    Credits: 0.00

    In CAP III, the third of three courses designed to complete the Comprehensive Assessment Portfolio requirement, graded CAP key assignments from two courses are submitted via Moodle by the completion of 60 university credits: Psychological Research and a Domain in Psychology Introductory Course not used for CAP I or II.

    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1:  
    Free Note: Graded CAP key assignments from GCAP courses are submitted to the electronic portfolio no later than the completion of 60 university credits.  For Majors Only.
  
  • PIA (0501) 400 - Psychology Elective


    Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

  
  • PIA (0501) 402 - Adv Topics in Behavior Analysis


    Credits: 3.00

    This course explores the self help literacy industry and analyzes self help techniques from a variety of behavior approaches.

    When Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 202  
  
  • PIA (0501) 415 - Adv Topics in Deval Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    This course provides an in-depth examination of topics relevant to child and adolescent social-emotional development. Students are immersed in current research on the topics of attachment; development of gender and sexuality; and impact of culture on development. Students can apply the theories and research to work with children and families.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 115  
    Free Note: Fulfils Capstone Requirement
  
  • PIA (0501) 422 - Personality Disorders and Their Assessment


    Credits: 3.00

    An introduction to diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of personality disorders. Research on different personality disorders is a focus on this course; psychological tests that are particularly useful in personality disorder diagnosis and assessment are examined in detail. Ethical and legal issues in work with personality disordered patients are also discussed.

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 283  
  
  • PIA (0501) 445 - Advance Practicum in Mental Health


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 452 - Advanced Topics in Neurospychology


    Credits: 3

    An in-depth coverage of research and application of brain-behavior relationships, what they are and how they may be affected or changed under different conditions, such as under the influence of drugs, brain damage, or compulsive drug use.

  
  • PIA (0501) 462 - Adv Topics in Social Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    Look at psychology from viewpoint of Darwin’s theories of natural and sexual selection: human behavior in light of adaptation problems in small hunter gatherer societies from which humans presumably evolved; behavior such as survival, human mating, parenting and kinship; and group living researched from the evolutionary perspective.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
  
  • PIA (0501) 472 - S/T: Adv Topics in Sensation and Perception


    Credits: 3.00

    An advanced seminar in sensation & perception focused on understanding the neuropsychological basis of various dysfunctions of sensory/perceptual processing and multisensory integration. Our topics will include multisensory processing disorders, the visual agnosias, synaesthesia, and various other sensory/perceptual dysfunctions based on student interest.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101  
    Free Note: Fulfills Capstone Requirement
  
  • PIA (0501) 482 - Adv Topics in Personality & Clinical Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    This course will explore theory and research on trauma and resilience. We will examine experiences of trauma and coping. Case material will be used.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Free Note: Filfuls Capstone Requirement
  
  • PIA (0501) 486 - Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 487 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 488 - Psychology Internship


    Credits: 3

    The undergraduate internship program is designed to provide practical experience for students looking to continue their studies at the graduate level. Internships are important in aiding students in their quest to further their knowledge in clinical, school and/or research settings.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 210  or PIA 283  

      Prerequisite 3:

      
    Free Note: Completed 36 Credits in Psychology One Time Psych Liability Insurance Senior Experience Applied (SEA) Course. Fulfills the requirement for the revised curriculum-eff: 11/09

  
  • PIA (0501) 489 - Current Problems in Psychology


    Credits: 3

  
  • PIA (0501) 490 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

    Students who have advanced beyond the Practicum in Experimental Psychology or who may be considering graduate studies enroll under the supervision of the departmental faculty. Students individually design and conduct an empirical study in a selected research area or carry out an intensive reading program and submit a final report.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101 
    Free Note: Permission of Chair
  
  • PIA (0501) 491 - Directed Individual Research


    Credits: 3

    Students who have advanced beyond the Practicum in Experimental Psychology or who may be considering graduate studies enroll under the supervision of the departmental faculty. Students individually design and conduct an empirical study in a selected research area or carry out an intensive reading program and submit a final report.

    When Offered: Fall,Spring, Summer

    Prerequisite 1:   Prerequisite 2:  
    Free Note: Permission of Chair For Emerging Scholars Only
  
  • PIA (0501) 492 - Directed Work Experience


    Credits: 1

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • PIA (0501) 493 - S/T: Adv Topics in Cognitive Psychology


    Credits: 3.00

    What do scientists do, and how do they think? How is science learned — and how should it be taught? This course explores the psychology of learning and doing science.

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PIA 101   Prerequisite 2: PIA 292  
  
  • PIA (0501) 500 - Psychology Elective


    Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

  
  • PMH (0507) 501 - Mental Health Counseling One


    Credits: 3

    This course is a central course in the new master’s program in counseling and psychotherapy. The course outlines the central concepts and theories of counseling and psychotherapy, providing the student with a basic understanding of important therapeutic themes and approaches in the field.

    When Offered: Fall

  
  • PMH (0507) 502 - Mental Health Counseling 11


    Credits: 3

    A continuation of Mental Health Counseling One , this course prepares students for practice by its focus on the dynamics and components of the counseling relationship, and on the theory and practice of counseling interventions. The course will include equal emphasis on conceptual foundations of counseling and on practical applications.

    When Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PMH 501 
  
  • PMH (0507) 503 - Practicum


    Credits: 0

  
  • PMH (0507) 504 - Counseling Internship Practice


    Credits: 6

    This course is designed to offer supervised experience in the practice of counseling. The internship provides a context in which students can integrate and apply theories and concepts from the classroom into the clinical setting.

    When Offered: Fall

    Free Note: This course,once registered consists of 2 semesters
  
  • PMH (0507) 505 - Multi-Cultural Issues in Counseling


    Credits: 3

    This course focuses on theoretical models, research, and techniques and interventions for working with diverse populations in various settings. Issues to be addressed include worldviews; cultural transference/counter-transference; acculturation and acculturative stress; racial/ethnic identity; family acculturation conflicts; culture-centered interventions; community empowerment; prejudice-reduction techniques; multicultural supervision; and multicultural training models.

    When Offered: Fall

  
  • PMH (0507) 506 - Professional Development Seminar and Ethics


    Credits: 3

    This course is a forum for discussion of a wide variety of issues related to special topics that students may encounter in the mental health counseling field. Practitioners from various backgrounds will come in weekly to present their expertise.

    Prerequisite 1: PMH 501  Prerequisite 2: PMH 502 
  
  • PMH (0507) 507 - Vocational Counseling


    Credits: 3

    Work is of prime importance and absorbs a major portion of the time and energy of most adults. This course will examine the nature of work and vocational development from a conceptual and research perspective. The course content will include (1) the study of the world of work as it impacts one’s psychological and sociological life, (2) examination of career development and decision-making theories, and the application to counseling, (3) identification of informational resources related to career development, and (4) exploration of the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds.

    When Offered: Fall

    Prerequisite 1: PMH 501  Prerequisite 2: PMH 502 
  
  • PMH (0507) 521 - Group Counseling


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of the basic elements of group process, with a focus on stages of group development. The course will involve a combination of didactic and experiential elements.

    When Offered: Spring

    Prerequisite 1: PMH 501  Prerequisite 2: PMH 502 
  
  • PMH (0507) 522 - Family Counseling


    Credits: 3

    This course provides and in-depth exploration of various models of family and related interventions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding families, therapeutic approaches to working with families, research in family therapy, and special populations encountered in family therapy.

    Prerequisite 1: PMH 501   Prerequisite 2: PMH 502  
    Free Note: For Mental Health Counseling students only.
  
  • PMH (0507) 550 - Play Therapy


    Credits: 3

    This course is a basic introduction into Play Therapy. Students are required to learn about various play therapy theories and application.

  
  • PMH (0507) 551 - Brief Therapies


    Credits: 3

    The student will learn about the theory and practice of brief therapy. The student will learn how to begin therapy, how to contract and to fulfill the therapeutic contract. The student will become aware of the ethical issues and research in brief therapy.

  
  • PMH (0507) 646 - Research Methods Two Program Evauation


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite 1: MPS 606 
    Free Note: Required for M H C ( Mental Health Counseling ) Elective for P M A ( General Psychology )
  
  • POL (0158) 101 - Introduction To The American Political System


    Credits: 3

    This course is a study of the political structures and processes that affect the scope and content of American Politics. It examines the constitutional system, federalism, institutions (executive, legislative and judicial), parties, interest groups, public opinion, campaigns, elections, and civil rights and liberties.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 COMMUNICATION WRITING Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • POL (0158) 102 - Introduction To Politics


    Credits: 3

    This course examines major theories, concepts, and methods of contemporary Political science, Political Issues and Public Policy, American Government and Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations. Unifying concepts (management of conflict, power, and authoritative allocation of values) are applied to the study of the state and the political process.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 INFORMATION LITERACY Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall,Spring

  
  • POL (0158) 199 - Political Stud Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • POL (0158) 200 - Public Policy: Theory And Issues


    Credits: 3

    This course examines the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy. It stresses how public policy results from public-private interactions, and employs group theory and institutional theory. Students explore decision-making procedures and apply the public policy process model to at least two contemporary issues.

    Distribution Requirement Social Sciences

    When Offered: Fall

 

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