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POLS - 4090 Topics in Political Science (3)
Deals with topics of current interest, exploring several aspects of the a topic using a variety of methodologies from the discipline of Political Science.
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POLS - 4100 Hispanic Experience in the U.S. (3)
Examines the Hispanic/Latino experience in the United States with a consideration of both the immigrant experience and the challenges of subsequent generations. Attention is given to the political, socio-economical, and cultural dimensions of this experience.
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POLS - 4110 Black Politics in America (3)
Explores the patterns of black politics in the development of African American participation in the American political and economic system.
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POLS - 4200 U.S. and Illinois Elections (3)
Studies elections in Chicago, the suburbs, the state, and the nation. Examines current trends and includes participation of past or present elected officials. Equivalent to POLS-520. Prerequisite: take POLS-3110.
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POLS - 4300 The Chicago Political Tradition (1)
Examines past and current politics in the City of Chicago. Analyzes thoroughly twentieth century Chicago mayors. Equivalent to POLS-530.
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POLS - 4330 Modern Middle Eastern History and Politics (3)
Examines Islamic civilization since the age of European expansions, imperialism, westernizations, nationalism, and modernization. Course covers Arab countries and Israel, Iran, and Turkey.
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POLS - 4340 Politics of Latin America (3)
Analyzes the evolution of Latin American political systems. Examines the social and economic context within which Latin American political systems are located. Explores the political processes of selected Latin American countries as well as the ways in which governmental policies impact citizenship, rights, and social and economic equality. Prerequisite :Take POLS-3150 .
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POLS - 4350 Debate and Public Advocacy (3)
Study of argumentation: that is, evidence, reasoning, and construction of briefs, also, practice informal and information debate, and public discourse on current issues.
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POLS - 4375 Conflict Resolution (3)
Investigates the causes of conflict in its many societal expressions and considers the various models of conflict resolution. Particular attention is given to community, ethnic, organizational, labor and international forms of conflict.
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POLS - 4380 International Peace Initiative (3)
Examines global peace building initiatives, including strategies and practices base upon restorative justice.
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POLS - 4400 Constitutional Law (3)
Uses U.S. Supreme Court decisions to examine the fundamental civil liberties guaranteed to the American people. Emphasizes how the court accommodates constitutional doctrines to changing public values. Equivalent to POLS-440. Prerequisite: take POLS-2100 or POLS-2200 .
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POLS - 4460 Urban Politics (3)
Analyzes critical Issues of urbanization confronting American political institutions. Provides an overview of the nature and scope of the urban polity and provides a conceptual framework for analyzing and evaluating the critical issues in American urban areas.
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POLS - 4500 Political Communication (3)
Examines communication in the context of political campaigns. Attention is given to the public relations elements of campaigns in multiple media to show how political candidates earn America’s attention and the people’s votes. Applications of these tactics in other contexts are also discussed.
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POLS - 4600 Political Theory (3)
Introduces the fundamental questions of politics and the state as developed by selected political philosophers from the Greeks through the present. Emphasizes concepts of democracy, power, individual freedom, the state, and obligations of citizens and rulers with relevance to current political developments. Equivalent to POLS-460. Prerequisite: take POLS-2100 .
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POLS - 4625 Contemporary Political Thought (3)
Provides an overview of the major currents of political thought in the 19th and 20th centuries and examines their importance for formulating public policy.
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POLS - 4650 Empowering Community: from Self to Service (3)
Explores the relationship between the individual and community with the goal of promoting service learning and civic engagement. Approaches of both a theoretical and applied nature will be examined with the goal of promoting future engagement in community organizations.
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POLS - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in political science under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to POLS-470.
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POLS - 4800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide political science students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to POLS-480.
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POLS - 4890 Five University Consortium Minority Internship (1-12)
Designed to provide undergraduate Five University Consortium Minority Interns with supervised experiences in federal, state, local, and corporate settings in areas such as policy analysis and corporate relations. Equivalent to POLS-489. Prerequisite: take POLS-2101 .
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POLS - 4990 Political Struggle: Empowerment and Change (3)
Applies the various theoretical frameworks and approaches to studying political science to practical, real world issues and experiences. Students will employ an interdisciplinary approach as they examine and analyze the intersection of power, resource distribution, identify, and participation in American democracy.
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POLS - 6200 U.S. and Illinois Elections (3)
Studies elections in Chicago, the suburbs, the state, and the nation. Examines current trends and includes participation of past or present elected officials. Equivalent to POLS-520. Prerequisite: take POLS-2200 .
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POLS - 6300 The Chicago Political Tradition (1)
Examines past and current politics in the City of Chicago. Analyzes thoroughly twentieth century Chicago mayors. Equivalent to POLS-530. Prerequisite: take POLS-2200 .
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POLS - 7370 Political Geography (3)
A review and extension of theoretical constructs in political geography where problems arise when the boundaries of sovereign states fail to separate national groups and when corporate limits fail to encompass all segments of a metropolis. Equivalent to POLS-737.
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POLS - 8450 International Law and Organization (3)
Examination of the fundamental rules of international law and its relation to the state and the individual. Discussion of cases, statutes, and treaties is included. Equivalent to POLS-845. Prerequisite: take POJS-8300 .
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PSYC - 1101 Principles of Psychology (3)
Provides a comprehensive overview of psychology. Presents concepts, theories, and data from various subfields in psychology, Including sensation-perception, learning, memory, personality abnormal, social, developmental, and physiological. Prerequisite: None
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PSYC - 1605 Love: What Everyone Needs to Know (3)
Explores the intricacies and problems of close, committed, Interpersonal relationships, including marriage. Discusses important relationship concepts and standards. Prerequisite: None
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PSYC - 1606 Sex: What Everyone Needs to Know (3)
Provides an introduction to human sexuality. Emphasizes understanding the bio-psychological factors in human sexual functioning. Provides an opportunity for students to explore their own values and attitudes. Prerequisite: None
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PSYC - 2102 Thinking and Writing in Psychology (4)
Introduction to thinking, writing, and career options in psychology and related fields. Serves as an orientation to the psychology major. Emphasizes academic skills such as critical thinking In the field of psychology, writing in APA style, effective communication, and making logical arguments. Provides resources and tools to effectively use a psychology degree. A writing intensive course. Prerequisite: ENGL-1102 and PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 2150 Introduction to Research Methods (3)
Introduces the basic principles of psychological research. Focuses on basic knowledge about research methods and the development of analytic skills. Emphasizes the identification of researchable problems, and the development of literature search skills, testable hypotheses, appropriate research design, and methods of measurement. Prerequisite: PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 2201 Life-span Developmental Psychology (3)
A study of the neurobiological, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of humans from conception through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. Emphasizes normal development stages and patterns of adjustment to differing life-time demands. The theories and principles of human development are examined in light of contemporary research. Prerequisite: None
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PSYC - 2345 Social Psychology (3)
Systematic introduction to theory and research on the ways social factors influence individual and group behavior. Study of social perception, interpersonal relations and communications, social power, persuasion, conformity, decision-making, attitudes, and group dynamics. Equivalent to PSYC-3345. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 2410 Personality Theories (3)
Introduction to theories, concepts, and research findings as applied to questions concerning the nature of the person; the description of individual personality and its development; and the understanding of individual differences in behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and social relationships. Considers various theoretical perspectives on personality, including psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 2610 Laboratory in Personal Stress Management (2)
Focuses on the issue of stress from cognitive, behavioral, affective, and physiological perspectives. Provides an intensive laboratory experience in stress reduction and stress management. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 or equivalent.
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PSYC - 3201 Child Development (3)
Introduction to theory and research on the biological, physical, social and cognitive development of the human from conception to adolescence. Topics may include genetic factors, prenatal development, sensory and perceptual changes, motor system development, language acquisition, social learning, cultural influences and aspects of abnormal development. Equivalent to PSYC-412.
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PSYC - 3202 Adolescence (3)
Adolescence will involve the study of adolescent growth, maturity, and progression towards adulthood. Issues discussed relating to adolescent development will include areas such as culture, cognitive, physical/biological, personality and social development. Prerequisite: take PSYC-3201 .
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PSYC - 3203 Adulthood (3)
Presents theories of adult development as they relate to major problems of adulthood. Investigates the availability of resources for adult development in local communities. Equivalent to PSYC-515. Prerequisite: take PSYC-3201 .
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PSYC - 3204 Geropsychology (3)
Discusses a wide range of issues related to the aging process and older adults. Emphasizes psychological facets of aging. Explores how biology, sociology, economics, politics, demography, and other academic, scientific, and clinical disciplines bring a unique perspective to our understanding of aging. Equivalent to PSYC-5219, PSYC-519. Prerequisite: take PSYC-3201 .
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PSYC - 3310 Personality Theories (3)
Involves the comparative study of nineteenth and twentieth century psychodynamic, behaviorist, and humanist theorists on the nature of the person. Considers personality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Equivalent to PSYC-410. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3430 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Addresses the recognition, classification, development, and prognosis of the range of human problems usually defined as psychiatric disorders. Focuses on difficulties in currently used systems of defining and classifying human problems in adaptation and adjustment. Examines the medical model assumptions underlying the most widely used diagnostic system. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3460 Mindfulness Studies (3)
Introduces the scientific literature on mindfulness as well as the practice and application of mindfulness to a variety of everyday problems ranging from anxiety, intimacy issues, to health problems. Special emphasis is given to applying mindfulness to the specific challenges students face in their personal lives. Prerequisites: take PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , PSYC-2410 .
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PSYC - 3465 Psychology of Spiritual Development (3)
Examines spiritual development from a psychological perspective with a general focus on contemplative Christian spiritual development and the Intersection of other spiritual traditions. Topics include psychological research on the stages of faith development, the psychology of contemplative spirituality, key features of ancient beliefs about spiritual formation, and multicultural aspects of spiritual development, such as the experiences of LGBTQQ persons. Prerequisites: take PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , PSYC-2410 .
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PSYC - 3470 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
Introduces the basic concepts and theories used in clinical psychology. Focuses on three areas of clinical psychology: (1) fundamental concepts, including current issues and ethics; (2) psychological assessment and diagnosis; and (3) overview of the main school of psychotherapy. Equivalent to PSYC-5444, PSYC-544. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3310 , PSYC-3430 .
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PSYC - 3520 Cognitive Psychology (3)
Introduction to cognitive psychology. Topics include the history and methods of cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, attention, knowledge representation, language, problem solving, decision-making, cognitive development, and human and artificial intelligence. Emphasizes developing an understanding of how cognitive psychologists study the human mind and on appreciating the wonder, complexity, and creativity of the human information processing system. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 and STAT 2100 .
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PSYC - 3524 Principles of Learning and Behavior (3)
Introduces behavioral psychology and addresses the basic principles of learning theory. Applies these theories to clinical practice in terms of the treatment of mental disorders through behavior modification in diverse environments. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2150 , PSYC-2201 , and STAT 2100 .
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PSYC - 3602 Health Psychology (3)
Investigates the mind body relationship to see how these factors relate to primary prevention, stress and pain management, chronic and terminal illnesses, and the patient practitioner relationship. Reviews related research from the bio-psychosocial model and how this relates to the new DRG (diagnostic related group) now emerging in the healthcare system. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3620 Laboratory in Personal Growth (2)
Identification of personal growth issues in terms of life goals and priorities. Intrapersonal communication processes identify and examine meaning assigned to various objects or events in the student’s life. Equivalent course: PSYC-2620 Prerequisite: PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3650 Creating a Healthy Lifestyle (3)
Focuses on our patterns of eating, exercise, sleep, stress management, and how those choices create our lives. Students will facilitate classmates in making changes where needed in diet, exercise, meditation, and stress management. Guest presentations on aspects of nutrition, yoga, tai chi, stretching exercises, ayurvedic medicine, and acupuncture will be included. Equivalent to PSYC-508. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3675 Biopsychology (3)
Explores the diverse interactions between behavior and biology (e.g. brain-behavior connections, the neurochemical basis of behavior, the nervous system, hormones, genetics, the impact of our evolutionary past, etc.). Instruments used by biopsychologists to conduct research and further knowledge that serves as the basis for clinical and pharmacological treatments will also be considered. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2102 , PSYC-2150 , PSYC-2201 , and PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3680 Introduction to Neuropsychology (3)
Introduction to human neuropsychology. Topics covered include foundations of neuropsychology, structure of the nervous system, brain-behavior relationships, functional specialization of the brain, cognitive functions, and assessments of brain disorders and related bio-psychological conditions. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2102 , PSYC-2150 , PSYC-2201 , PSYC-3520 , and PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3820 Forensic Psychology (3)
Examines the legal system’s basic assumptions and procedures in light of social scientific evidence pertaining to human behavior relevant to the rights of defendants, victims, children, and mental patients, including areas of Clinical Psychology in which psychologists act as expert witnesses and consultants. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 3828 Understanding Men (3)
Applies psychological and social scientific theory and research findings to the understanding of male gender roles. Studies effects of male gender roles and socialization on men’s health, psychological development, and emotional wellbeing. Considers male gender roles with respect to sexual identity, power dynamics, and aggression; examines implications for interpersonal relationships, social justice, and community welfare. Prerequisites: PSYC-1101 , PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , or GNSX-2100 .
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PSYC - 3829 Psychology of Women (3)
Studies the effects of physiological and psychological variables on the behavior of women, includes dependence, aggression, self-esteem, and motive to achieve. Discusses social and mental health issues currently affecting women’s welfare. . Prerequisites: PSYC-1101 , PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , or GNSX 2100 .
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PSYC - 3840 Industrial Psychology (3)
Introductory course in industrial psychology that examines psychological research and theory that relates to the following topics: personnel evaluation, personnel selection, personality and interest factors, equal employment opportunity, personnel training and work motivation, human factors in job design, and leadership. Prerequisite: take PSYC-1101 .
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PSYC - 4070 Topics in Personal and Professional Growth (1-3)
Introduces significant issues in contemporary psychology. Allows students to understand themselves, their major, their future careers, and the complex interactions that exist among these three phenomena. Course information will be conveyed through lectures, guest speakers, readings, in-class exercises, small group discussions, and written assignments covering a variety of topics that vary by term. Equivalent to PSYC-573. Prerequisite: take PSYC 1101 .
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PSYC - 4470 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3)
Introduces the basic concepts and theories used in clinical psychology. It focuses on three areas of clinical psychology: (1) fundamental concepts, including current issues and ethics (2) psychological assessment and diagnosis, and (3) overview of the main schools of psychotherapy. Prerequisites: take PSYC-2102 , PSYC-2410 , and PSYC-3430 .
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PSYC - 4475 Introduction to Family Dynamics (3)
Provides a beginning understanding of the family as a social system and the concepts involved in family counseling. Students analyze their role in their own family system. Equivalent to COUN-544, COUN-5544. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3310 , PSYC-3430 .
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PSYC - 4490 Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children (3)
Provides an overview of the nature of child abuse. Includes legal and ethical issues involved in definition, identification and treatment, and current theories of causation as well as treatment. Equivalent to COUN-510. Prerequisites: take PSYC-1101 , PSYC-3201 .
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PSYC - 4520 Cognitive Development (3)
Surveys the nature and course of human cognitive development from infancy to early adulthood. Content covers genetic, environmental and biological influences on development of mental processes such as vision and other perceptual abilities, attention, memory, language, problem solving and reasoning, and social cognition (thinking about social phenomena). Discussion of cultural influence on cognition is woven throughout. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 and PSYC-3520 .
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PSYC - 4630 Laboratory in Interpersonal Growth (2)
Students identify their interpersonal communication strengths and areas of difficulties and examine the interpersonal communication processes through which they initiate, maintain, and terminate relationships. Equivalent to PSYC-531.
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PSYC - 4690 Practicum Seminar in Stress Management (3)
Students are required to do eight hours of practicum per week and to teach holistic stress management techniques to individuals, families, or groups. Equivalent to PSYC-509. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3602 , PSYC-3650 , PSYC-4610.
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PSYC - 4750 Applied Research and Statistics (3)
Provides an applied approach for the basic principles of designing, conducting, and reporting social-psychological (interdisciplinary) research. Relevant quantitative and qualitative design, implementation, and evaluation strategies are reviewed and critiqued. Focus is placed on building and applying skills in evaluating evidence and clearly communicating evidence. Prerequisites: take PSYC-2150 and STAT 2100 or equivalents.
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PSYC - 4770 Independent Study (6)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in psychology under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to PSYC-470.
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PSYC - 4775 Principles of Psychological Testing (3)
Reviews fundamentals statistics as a prelude to the study of a cross section of techniques and instruments use in the measurement and evaluation of human behavior, conduct, and characteristics. Studies individuals and group measures of intelligence, neuropsychological, achievement, and both objective and clinical instruments and methods. Equivalent to PSYC-580. Prerequisites: take PSYC-2102 , PSYC-2150 , PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , PSYC-3650 or PSYC-3675 , STAT-2100 .
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PSYC - 4840 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Surveys major theories of psychology and their relationship to current professional practices. Focus upon understanding and comparing the origin and development of different psychological perspectives in terms of metatheoretical issues. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2150 , PSYC-2201 or PSYC-3201 , PSYC-2345 , PSYC-2410 , PSYC-3430 , PSYC-3520 or PSYC-3524 , and STAT 2100 .
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PSYC - 4880 Field Experience (2)
Provides an opportunity for students to become exposed to the mental health field. Includes observation, assessment, application of theory, psychological concepts, and treatment issues within an agency and/or business settings under the supervision of qualified professionals and faculty. Equivalent to PSYC-480. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3310 , PSYC-3430 , PSYC-4130 .
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PSYC - 4950 Psychological Issues and Social Values (3)
Explores psychological issues, social values, and personal responses to social issues and choices. Integrative review of psychology emphasizing class discussion, oral presentation, and written reports. A capstone experience. Equivalent to PSYC-546. Prerequisite: take PSYC-2102 , PSYC-2150 , PSYC-4130 (co-requisite), STAT-2100 , and three from PSYC-2345 , PSYC-2410 , PSYC-3430 , PSYC-3520 or PSYC-3524 .
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PSYC - 6070 Topics in Psychology (1-3)
Involves experts in psychology presenting selected topics covering new developments in the field. Includes discussion of topics and implications for theory and practice. Participants have an opportunity to discuss new developments and, where appropriate, apply techniques and skills. Equivalent to PSYC-630.
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PSYC - 6110 Measurements and Evaluation (3)
Covers concepts of validity, reliability, norms, item analysis, and standardization; selection, administration, and interpretation of published psychological and educational tests; development of measurable goals by decision-makers for various evaluation purposes, and the development and/or selection of necessary tests and collection of data; legal and ethical issues. Equivalent to PSYC-610. Prerequisite: take STAT-4720.
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PSYC - 6160 Ethical Legal Issues in Psychology (3)
Focuses on ethical and legal issues faced by professional psychologists functioning in clinical, research, and teaching roles. Emphasizes the application of the ethical code of the psychology profession, published by the American Psychological Association, and related Illinois legal statutes. Equivalent to PSYC-760. Prerequisites: take PSYC-3310 , PSYC-3430 .
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PSYC - 6221 Psychopathology (3)
Examines diagnostic categories selected for in-depth study of the literature conceptualizing a problem, its development, and various treatment recommendations. Focuses on evaluation of research approaches and findings. Equivalent to PSYC-821. Prerequisite: take PSYC-3430 or PSYC-3470 .
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PSYC - 6229 Graduate Seminar in Human Development (3)
Presents up-to-date research and theory in developmental psychology. Evaluates developmental issues at all stages of life. Provides links between theoretical and applied issues of development including the potential influences of a variety of factors. Equivalent to PSYC-829.
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PSYC - 6475 Introduction to Family Dynamics (3)
Provides a beginning understanding of the family as a social system and the concepts involved in family counseling. Students analyze their role in their own family system. Equivalent to COUN-544, COUN-5544.
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PSYC - 6490 Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children (3)
Provides an overview of the nature of child abuse. Includes legal and ethical issues involved in definition, identification and treatment, and current theories of causation as well as treatment. Equivalent to COUN-510. Prerequisites: take PSYC-1101 , PSYC-3201 .
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PSYC - 6606 Cognitive/Educational Psychology (3)
Examines current theories and research regarding human learning processes. Emphasis is given to recent developments in cognitive, social, and constructivist views of learning, development, and instruction. Special emphasis is paid to instructional interventions applicable to the development of cognitive and academic skills. Prerequisite: One prior course in cognitive or educational psychology and one prior course in human development. Graduate student status.
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PSYC - 6610 Laboratory in Personal Stress Management (2)
Focuses on the individual’s internal and external stresses and theories and methods of reducing stress such as lifestyle, exercise, and nutrition. Equivalent to PSYC-506, PSYC-5610.
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PSYC - 6620 Laboratory in Personal Growth (2)
Identification of personal growth issues in terms of life goals and priorities. Intrapersonal communication processes identify and examine meaning assigned to various objects or events in the student’s life. Equivalent to PSYC-527, PSYC-5620.
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PSYC - 6630 Laboratory in Interpersonal Growth (2)
Students identify their interpersonal communication strengths and areas of difficulties and examine the interpersonal communication processes through which they initiate, maintain, and terminate relationships. Equivalent to PSYC-531.
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PSYC - 6635 Seminar in Professional School Psychology (3)
Provides a comprehensive overview of the field of school psychology. Includes coverage of the history and foundations of school psychology, the roles and functions of the school psychologist in public and private schools and other educational settings, and the organization and operation of schools and systems. Also explores professional standards, and ethical and legal Issues in school psychology. Prerequisites: take EDUC-2310 and SPED-2100 and 12 hours in Psychology.
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PSYC - 7240 Topics in Multicultural Psychology (3)
Develops an understanding and valuing of diversity, based on the principles of awareness, knowledge, and skills as they relate to the areas of worldview, identity, and acculturation. Equivalent to PSYC-740.
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PSYC - 7320 Theories of Psychotherapy (3)
Provides students with an extensive background in the theoretical and historical origins of various approaches to psychotherapy (e.g. cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal process, psychodynamics, etc.). Focuses on empirically validated therapies, and their application with disorders most prevalent among adults and children. Equivalent to PSYC-820. Prerequisite: take PSYC-6110 . Corequisite course: PSYC-6221 .
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PSYC - 7325 Introduction to Child Therapy (2)
Applies theory and current practice with play media for children with a range of needs. Focuses on emotional difficulties and life-stresses. Utilizes group supervision of natural observations of children. Equivalent to PSYC-700. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6229 , PSYC-7320 .
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PSYC - 7430 Psychotherapy Techniques I (2)
Covers clinical interviewing skills and application of a therapeutic approach, and basic listening and interviewing skills as a part of an client assessment. Directive and non-directive approaches to interviewing through demonstrations, role-playing and structured exercises will be explored. Equivalent to PSYC-830. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6160 , PSYC-7320 .
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PSYC - 7431 Psychotherapy Techniques II (3)
Provides students with more advanced technical approaches for treatment using various theoretical approaches to psychotherapy (e.g. humanistic, interpersonal process, cognitive-behavioral, applied behavioral analysis, etc.). Builds on basic therapeutical skills, and focuses on applying evidence based techniques to common disorders in diverse populations. Equivalent to PSYC-831. Prerequisite: take PSYC-7430 .
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PSYC - 7528 Graduate Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3)
Examines recent theoretical developments in cognitive psychology. Emphasizes the areas of visual perception, concept formation, and language comprehension. Equivalent to PSYC-828. Prerequisite: take PSYC-3520 .
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PSYC - 7570 Independent Study (6)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in psychology under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to PSYC-870.
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PSYC - 7620 Psychoeducational Lab (3)
Provides applied learning for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced tests, curriculum based measures, and other techniques that measure student achievement. Includes reviewing empirically supported interventions for academic problems and assessing students’ responses to interventions through data collection. Incorporates knowledge and methods of instructing students of diverse learning and development patterns, and relevant issues in reading, mathematics, and writing. Prerequisites: take EDUC-2310 , SPED-2100 , PSYC-6229 , and PSYC-6635 . Corequisite courses: PSYC-6606 and PSYC-7625 .
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PSYC - 7625 Psychoeducational Assessment and Intervention (3)
Provides applied learning for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of norm-referenced tests, curriculum based measures, and other techniques that measure student achievement. Includes reviewing empirically supported interventions for academic problems and assessing students’ responses to interventions through data collection. Incorporates knowledge and methods of instructing students of diverse learning and development patterns, and relevant issues in reading, mathematics, and writing. Prerequisites: take EDUC-2310 , SPED 2100 , PSYC-6229 , and PSYC-6635 . Corequisite courses: PSYC-7620 and PSYC-6606 .
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PSYC - 7630 Diagnostic Lab I (3)
Provides individual observation and feedback to students as they learn the administration, scoring and interpretation of tests designed to measure individual student intelligence. Encompasses written and oral reports to integrate results relevant to psychological services in educational settings, and investigates uses of the assessment data. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6606 , PSYC-6221 , PSYC-6635 . Co-Requisite: PSYC-7635 .
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PSYC - 7635 Psychodiagnostics I: Intelligence (3)
Provides applied learning for administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests designed to measure individual student intelligence. Encompasses written and oral reports of results relevant to the multi-factored assessment model used in school psychology, as well as an investigation of the uses of collected assessment data. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6221 , PSYC-6229 , PSYC-6606 , PSYC-6635 . Co-Requisite: PSYC-7630 .
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PSYC - 7640 Diagnostic Lab II (3)
Provides individual observation and feedback to students as they learn the administration, scoring, and interpretation of tests related student behavior, social-emotional functioning, and personality. Encompasses written and oral reports to integrate results relevant to psychological services In educational settings, and the use of assessment data to develop related plans for intervention. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6221 , PSYC-6229 , PSYC-6606 , and PSYC-6635 . Co-Requisite: PSYC-7645 .
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PSYC - 7645 Psychodiagnostics II: Psychobehavioral Assessment and Intervention (3)
Provides applied learning for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of behavioral, social-emotional, and personality measures, such as parent/teacher/child interviews, youth self-report measures, standardized rating scales, and projective techniques. Encompasses written and oral reports to integrate results relevant to school psychological services, and the use of assessment data to develop related plans for Intervention. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6221 , PSYC-6229 , PSYC-6606 , PSYC-6635 . Co-Requisite: PSYC-7640 .
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PSYC - 7650 Prevention and Intervention Strategies for School-aged Children (3)
Covers empirically derived, evidence-based interventions for a wide variety of academic, behavioral, and social problems experienced by school children. Content will include both prevention and intervention efforts at the individual, group, and classroom levels. Systematic evaluation of intervention activities will be included as an essential component of evidence-based practice. Equivalent to PSYC-852. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6606 , PSYC-6635 , PSYC-7320 .
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PSYC - 7801 Introduction to Mindfulness in the Helping Professions (3)
Investigates how mindfulness can be used in the practice of psychotherapy both as an overall framework and as a guide for specific interventions. Students will learn how to use mindfulness to foster therapeutic connection and how to utilize mindfulness techniques for clients to practice in between sessions. Students will learn to apply mindfulness to issues such as anxiety, depression, and psychophysical disorders. Special attention will be given to the therapist’s mindfulness practice and Its effect on the client. Students will be expected to engage in mindfulness meditation in and outside the classroom in becoming a mindfulness oriented therapist. Prerequisite: Must be admitted to the certificate program or permission from the instructor.
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PSYC - 7802 Laboratory in Mindfulness I (2)
Focuses on the issue of mindfulness from a beginner’s perspective. Provides an intensive immersion experience in the practice of mindfulness meditation.
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PSYC - 7803 Advanced Mindfulness in the Helping Professions (3)
Exposes students to current research and application of mindfulness principles. Core mindfulness knowledge and skills will be emphasized, as well as the way these skills can be integrated into the wellness practices of diverse individuals and communities. Students will refine their mediation practice while strengthening their commitment to utilize mindfulness-based approaches in their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: take PSYC-7801 , PSYC-7802 .
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PSYC - 7804 Laboratory in Mindfulness II (2)
Focuses on the issue of mindfulness from an advanced beginner’s perspective. Provides an intensive immersion experience in the practice of mindfulness meditation. Prerequisites: take PSYC-7801 , PSYC-7802 .
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PSYC - 7805 Integrative Seminar I (2)
Assists students to become mindful practitioners who are creative, reflective, aware, and compassionate. Students will refine their meditation practice while strengthening their commitment to utilize mindfulness-based approaches in their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: take PSYC-7803 , PSYC-7804 .
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PSYC - 7806 Laboratory in Mindfulness III (2)
Focuses on the issue of mindfulness from an intermediate perspective. Provides an intensive immersion experience in the practice of mindfulness meditation. Prerequisites: take PSYC-7803 , PSYC-7804 .
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PSYC - 7807 Integrative Seminar II (2)
Assists students to become mindful practitioners who are creative, reflective, aware, and compassionate. Students will refine their meditation practice while strengthening their commitment to utilize mindfulness-based approaches in their personal and professional lives. Prerequisites: take PSYC-7805 , PSYC-7806 .
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