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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-2410 and 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-2201 and 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 .
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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 PSYC-3150 .
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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 and STAT-2100 or PSYC-3150 .
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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-2410 , PSYC-3520 or PSYC-3524 .
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PSYC - 4880 Field Experience (3)
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-2410 , PSYC-3099 , and PSYC-3430 .
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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-3099 , MATH 2100 , PSYC-2345 , PSYC-2410 , PSYC-3430 , PSYC-3520 .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: PSYC-6110 Corequisite course: PSYC-6221 .
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PSYC - 7350 Introduction To Child Psychotherapy (3)
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. Prerequisites: PSYC-6229 and PSYC-7320
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PSYC - 7429 Psychotherapy Techniques I (3)
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. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisite: PSYC-6160
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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-7429 or former 2 credit-hour 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.
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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 SPED-6101 (or undergraduate equivalent), 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 SPED-6101 (or undergraduate equivalent), 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 - take previously or concurrently.
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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 . Corequisite: PSYC-7630 - take previously or concurrently.
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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 - take previously or concurrently.
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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 - take previously or concurrently.
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PSYC - 7650 Crisis Preparedness, Prevention, and Intervention in Schools. (3)
This course is an introduction to the research, policies and practices of school-based crisis, trauma and disaster prevention response. Candidates will gain core knowledge related to preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from crises impacting school-aged children and schools. Issues related to crisis prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals in an educational setting will be addressed. 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 - 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-7806 .
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PSYC - 7808 Laboratory in Mindfulness IV (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-7806 .
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PSYC - 8414 Play and Expressive Arts Therapy: Individual (4)
Conducts individual play therapy with two children in school, hospital, or mental health settings. Applies theory and current practice with play media for children with certain needs. Utilizes group clinical supervision from the faculty and peers, and integrates insights in ongoing clinical work with the children. Applies theory and current practice with play media for children with certain needs. Equivalent to PSYC-814. Prerequisite: take PSYC-7320 .
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PSYC - 8440 Group Psychotherapy (3)
Explores the methods of organizing different types of groups with attention to examining group therapy with diverse populations, open and informative dialogue about group issues, and investigation of relevant research and evaluation processes. Discusses related ethical issues. Equivalent to PSYC-840. Prerequisites: take PSYC-6160 , PSYC-7429 or former 2 credit-hour PSYC-7430.
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PSYC - 8463 Practicum in Psychotherapy (3)
Provides students with an opportunity to develop basic clinical skills that can be applied to clients with a range of psychopathologies (e.g. schizophrenia, personality disorders). Provides students with the knowledge about working with different populations and diversity issues. Equivalent to PSYC-863. Prerequisites: take COUN-7725 or COUN-7730 and take PSYC-7431 , PSYC-7325 , or PSYC-8440 .
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PSYC - 8500 Thesis Preparation (3)
Prepares students to matriculate through the research process in completing a master’s thesis project. Presents organizational strategies and specific tasks that are part of the thesis process. Completion of a master’s thesis proposal, which meets departmental requirements, is expected. Prerequisites: take PSYC-8549 , STAT-8260 ; degree candidacy recommended.
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PSYC - 8501 Teaching in Psychology and Counseling (3)
Provides an introduction to pedagogical theories, styles, and strategies as they apply to college teaching of psychology and counseling. Explores a range of options available to college instructor in the presentation of course material, learning assessment tools, test construction, and grading. Equivalent to PSYC-801.
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PSYC - 8549 Advanced Research Seminar (3)
Advanced study of both quantitative and qualitative research design in the social sciences. Emphasis is placed on the explicit statement of a research hypothesis, the relation of the research design to both the hypothesis and the proposed statistical analyses; and the limitations that the design placed on the conclusions that can be drawn from the data. Topics include experimental design, quasi-experimental design, case study research, time-series analyses, and observational studies. Equivalent to PSYC-849.
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PSYC - 8590 Internship (6)
Designed to provide students in psychology with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to PSYC-880.
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PSYC - 8653 Human Neuropsychology I: Brain Function (3)
Explores the theories and analysis of brain function, structure, and brain behavior relationships. Equivalent to PSYC-853. Prerequisite: take PSYC-6229 .
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PSYC - 8654 Human Neuropsychology II: Clinical Assessment (3)
Covers the administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized procedures in diagnosis of brain damage. Integrates findings with other assessment techniques. Trains students in the Halstead-Reitan and/or Luria methods. Equivalent to PSYC-854. Prerequisite: take PSYC-8653 .
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PSYC - 8757 Individual Assessment III: Personality (3)
Covers the assessment of social/emotional functioning and personality, including necessary skills and knowledge problems referred to the school psychologist. Behavior rating scales, observation, and projective techniques are covered. Includes recommendations for intervention. Equivalent to PSYC-857. Prerequisites: take SPED-6101 or equivalent, PSYC-6229 , PSYC-6635 . Corequisite course: PSYC-6606 .
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PSYC - 8858 Advanced Seminar in Assessment and Intervention (3)
Covers advanced assessment and intervention strategies for assessing and remediating educational needs of culturally diverse students. Report writing, norm-referenced testing, curriculum-based assessment, functional behavioral assessment, and direct/indirect interventions are emphasized. Equivalent to PSYC-858. Prerequisite: take PSYC-8965 .
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PSYC - 8866 Advanced Practicum in School Psychology (3)
Advanced supervised field-based experiences in the diagnosis of and consultation for the psychological problems of children and adolescents in schools, designed to develop and evaluate a candidate’s mastery of distinct professional skills consistent with program and course goals. Requires 125 hours of work in a school-based setting. Prerequisites: PSYC-7620 , PSYC-7630 , PSYC-7640 , and PSYC-8910 .
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PSYC - 8910 Practicum in School Psychology (3)
Practical supervised field-based experiences in the diagnosis of and consultation for the psychological problems of children and adolescents in schools, designed to develop and evaluate a candidate’s mastery of distinct professional skills consistent with program and course goals. Requires 125 hours of work in a school-based setting. Prerequisite: Candidacy In School Psychology Program.
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PSYC - 8920 Internship Program I (3)
Internship program that expands the skill level for beginning level clinicians. Focuses on working with clients in a clinical setting, including specific skills related to observation, conceptualization of cases, and assessment/evaluation of the intervention process. Equivalent to PSYC-891. Prerequisite: take PSYC-8463 .
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PSYC - 8921 Internship Program II (3)
Internship program that expands the skill level for intermediate level clinicians. Focuses on working with clients in a clinical setting, including specific skills related to observation, conceptualization of cases, and assessment/evaluation of the intervention process. Equivalent to PSYC-892. Prerequisite: take PSYC-8920 .
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PSYC - 8930 Consultation and Program Evaluation (3)
Principles and methods of consulting and collaborating with professionals in educational, mental health, and other human service organizations. Provides experiences in needs assessment, consultation, and intervention development and implementation within a team-decision-making framework. Includes the evaluation of academic and behavioral intervention programs within public schools and other educational settings. Includes the completion of a capstone project. Prerequisite: Specialist Degree Candidacy. Corequisite: PSYC-8866 .
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PSYC - 8950 Graduate Thesis Project (4)
Student works closely with advisor and/or three faculty members (principal advisor, secondary advisor in specialty area, scope advisor outside specialty area) developing and completing original thesis/project proposal. Equivalent to PSYC-890.
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PSYC - 8960 Internship in School Psychology I (3)
Full-time placement in a school setting under the direct supervision of a school psychologist. Taken after completion of the M.A. in Psychology. Enrollment only after acceptance by an approved internship site. Equivalent to PSYC-920.
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PSYC - 8961 Internship in School Psychology II (3)
Full-time placement in a school setting under the direct supervision of a school psychologist. Taken after completion of the M.A. in Psychology. Enrollment only after acceptance by an approved internship site. Equivalent to PSYC-921.
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PSYC - 8965 Practicum in School Psychology (4)
Practice in a school setting. Participation in direct and indirect interventions, including psychometric, curriculum-based and functional behavioral assessment, related intervention, counseling, and consultation. Direct experience with organization and operation of the schools.
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PSYC - 8999 Directed Scholarship: Masters in Psychology (1-2)
Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in their graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CR” in a designated capstone course. NOTE: This course is variable (1-2) in credit hours, repeatable (not replaceable), and is P/NC option. Equivalent to PSYC-898.
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PADM - 2100 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
Examines theories, history, and current issues of administration in government. Equivalent to PADM-301.
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PADM - 4100 Public Policy Analysis (3)
Introduces students to conceptual models for understanding government policy-making and implementation. Provides information about various governmental policies. Equivalent to PADM-435. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4200 Planning Theory (3)
Seminar discussion of the various practical, theoretical, and ethical problems and issues now facing the design professions. Includes demands for greater concern for “user behavior” and “user needs,” collaboration between design professionals and behavioral scientists, and control of behavior through design. Equivalent to PADM-430. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4300 Public Personnel Administration (3)
Studies and evaluates principles, practices, and problems of personnel administration in government. Equivalent to PADM-420. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4400 Introduction to Urban Planning (3)
Provides an introduction to urban planning, a history of its efforts, and a review of the elements in professional practice today. Equivalent to PADM-450. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4450 Local Government Planning (3)
Study and analysis of current methods, techniques, and practices of land use oriented urban planning. Emphasizes current land use control in urban planning, including zoning, subdivision control, site planning, transportation planning, and the general plan. Covers population, economic, and land use studies, quantitative methods, and social services planning. Equivalent to PADM-455. Prerequisite: take PADM-2100 .
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PADM - 4500 Public Finance and Budgeting (3)
Surveys the structure, processes, politics, economics, and operational public administrative aspects of government revenue and expenditure policy. Provides students with an introduction and overview of public budgeting processes and problems emphasizing the role of the public administrators and other government officials in deciding and resolving issues of revenue and expenditure policy. Equivalent to PADM-460.
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PADM - 4800 Independent Study (3)
Independent study is intended to provide better students an opportunity to study a topic of their choice in public administration under professional supervision. Only students prepared to devote considerable time and effort should undertake an independent study. Students contemplating an independent study should first choose a definite area for investigation within public administration and an instructor to sponsor the work. Equivalent to PADM-470.
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PADM - 4880 Internship (3)
Designed to combine individual career counseling and work outside of the classroom with institutional learning settings. Equivalent to PADM-480.
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PADM - 5000 Topics in Public Administration (1-3)
Designed for public administration professionals and students desiring advanced study on selected topics in public administration, public policy, and related issues. Involves experts addressing topics of current interest in the field of public administration/public management, planning, and public policy with emphasis on current and emerging topics, issues, trends, societal factors, and their analysis. Equivalent to PADM-550.
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PADM - 5100 Government and the Public (3)
Studies the communication and human relations problems between government and the people it serves. Emphasizes efforts to alleviate the problems. Equivalent to PADM-510.
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PADM - 5110 Economics of Urban Planning (3)
Analyzes various economic factors impinging on the planning process. Includes economics of urbanization, forces of supply and demand in urban lands, the building industry, the real estate market, cyclical fluctuations, rents and prices, problems of housing, urban redevelopment, real estate investment, economic notions of welfare, and counteraction of market failure in the supply of public goods. Equivalent to PADM-505.
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PADM - 5120 Urban Growth Management (3)
Investigates how communities control the rate, timing, location, and size of development. Includes review of a series of community growth management plans and regulations. Equivalent to PADM-520.
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PADM - 5130 Using Microcomputers in Planning (2)
Introduces the use of microcomputers in planning. Emphasizes the use of existing application programs and the microcomputer as a tool to assist planners and other local government officials with the performance of their duties. Covers word processing, database management, and spreadsheet analysis as related to planning. Equivalent to PADM-508.
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PADM - 5140 Suburban Policy Issues (3)
Studies the substance of federal, state, and regional public policies as they affect suburban communities. Includes techniques used by municipal officials to deal with these issues and other strictly local issues. Ordinarily, public and private sector experts participate. Equivalent to PADM-521.
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PADM - 5150 Environmental Land Use Planning (3)
Examines ecological design methods and land use control techniques for resolving the conflict between land development and environmental protection. Considers use control and preservation techniques for sensitive lands. Equivalent to PADM-536.
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PADM - 5160 Planning Methodology (3)
Reviews and explores the role of selected planning and evaluation methods in the overall planning process. Includes topics on goals and attitude surveys; assessing probability and utility; frameworks for land use; environmental, economic, and social impact of development plans; cost-benefit analysis; and the planning balance sheet. Equivalent to PADM-540.
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PADM - 5170 Regional Planning (3)
Broad coverage of regional planning, its basic concepts, techniques of analysis, and planning methods. Equivalent to PADM-545.
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PADM - 5200 Administrative Law (3)
Describes the processes, procedures, and legal limitations under which government agencies make, officials carry out, and courts review administrative orders, rules, and regulations. A significant part of the course is devoted to the issue of government officials’ liability. Equivalent to PADM-560.
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PADM - 5300 Public Safety Administration (3)
Studies the administration of public safety departments, especially police departments. Includes topics on organization structure, personnel, communication, community relations, and relations among police and fire services. Equivalent to PADM-580.
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PADM - 5320 Law Enforcement and the Constitution (3)
Examines the requirements and limitations imposed upon the law enforcement process by the Constitution. Emphasizes the U.S. Supreme Court’s interpretations of the fourth, fifth, sixth, and fourteenth amendments. Equivalent to PADM-584.
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PADM - 5870 Workshops on Zoning and Planning (1)
Designed for citizen planners and professional zoning administrators to provide introduction to key concepts and to develop basic skills. Includes special topics on zoning and planning. Equivalent to PADM-500.
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PADM - 5880 Practicum in Urban Planning (3)
An experiment in concentrated planning education for advanced students in planning. A workshop-based, problem-solving experience designed to consist of supervised field research and development projects on behalf of community groups who have requested specific technical assistance. Provides enhanced professional education through the clinical application of professional planning skills. Equivalent to PADM-585.
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PADM - 6700 Data Analysis for Public and Non-Profit Administration (3)
This course focuses on the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data. Topics covered include measurement, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and inferential statistics areas including hypothesis testing, contingency tables, and various forms of regression analysis. The course emphasizes the use of data analysis in public sector environments, particularly policy and program analysis. Prerequisite: PADM-7100
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PADM - 7100 Political and Legal Frameworks for Public Administration (3)
Covers the basic features and contexts of public administration, primarily for MPA students. It provides a brief but comprehensive overview of American public administration and the political, legal, and economic contexts within which it operates. The course focuses upon American government and politics, the American legal system, the policy process, and public administration. Prerequisites: none.
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PADM - 7200 Economic Analysis in Public Administration (3)
Presents the economic concepts, relationships, and methods of analysis that are relevant for public sector management decisions and policy analysis. Focuses on basic concepts and principles such as demand, production, cost, pricing, and cost-benefit analysis. Demonstrates the importance and usefulness of economic analysis in public sector decision-making. Equivalent to PADM-802. Prerequisites: take PADM-7100 and MGMT-6700 .
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PADM - 7300 Seminar in Public Human Resource Administration (3)
Evaluates the principles, practices, and problems of human resource administration in government. Focuses on the perspectives of human resource management, equal employment opportunity, analyzing and staffing jobs, compensation, training and development, and employee and labor relations. Equivalent to PADM-810. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 7400 Public Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
Examines theories and research seeking to explain public organizations and the behavior of people within them, primarily for MPA students. Engages students on both basic theories in these areas and also on the distinctive features of theories on public organizations and their participants. Addresses questions having to do with how people and resources are arrayed and react in the public sector. Prerequisite: take PADM-7100 .
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PADM - 7500 Seminar in Public Budgeting (3)
Examines advanced questions about budgeting in government, including various revenues, expenditure, and debt. Emphasizes development of knowledge and skills necessary to prepare and defend a sound financial plan in the public sector, including understanding of essential concepts and rules of government accounting and the use of computer spreadsheets to analyze and present financial data. Also includes application of economic theories to government budget decisions. Equivalent to PADM-812. Prerequisite: take PADM 7100
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