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Psychology
cas.vancouver.wsu.edu/psychology
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Academic Director, Professor P. Narayanan; Associate Professor and Program Leader, B. Ladd; Professors A. Blume, M. Morgan, T. Probst, K. Schmaling; Associate Professors J. Fales, R. Magnan; Scholarly Assistant Professors (Career Track) M. Jenkins, A. Spradlin
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology provides a strong scientific background in understanding the human mind and behavior. It is respected by a wide range of potential employers and graduate degree programs. Because an understanding of the mind and behavior is applicable to many settings, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology prepares students for diverse areas that are closely related to our students' personal and career interests. These areas of study include but are not limited to: clinical and health psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, behavioral neuroscience, child development, personality and social psychology, speech perception and the study of addictive behaviors. In addition to offering a wide range of course work, the psychology program encourages student learning through hands-on experience in clinical and applied organizational settings, indepth involvement in faculty research, and instructional practicum experiences. After obtaining a B.S. in Psychology, WSU Vancouver students wishing to further their education have been successful in gaining admission into Ph.D., M.A., M.S.W., M.I.T., and M.P.A. programs.
Schedules of Studies
Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.
Psychology - General Option (120 Credits)
For the BS degree in Psychology, the four learning goals are: (1) Students will understand basic research design and analysis; (2) Students will be able to describe societal influences on individual behavior, and they will display an understanding of the cultural relativism inherent in defining what is normal and abnormal behavior; (3) Students will be able to critically evaluate scientific studies; (4) Students will demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of psychological concepts.
| First Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| BIOLOGY 101 [BSCI] and 105, or BIOLOGY 102 [BSCI], 106 [BSCI], or 107 [BSCI] | 4 |
| Diversity [DIVR] | 3 |
| ENGLISH 101 [WRTG] | 3 |
| PSYCH 105 [SSCI] | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Communication [COMM] or Written Communication [WRTG] | 3 |
| HISTORY 105 [ROOT] | 3 |
| Humanities [HUM] | 3 |
| Foreign Language or Electives | 3 or 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Arts [ARTS] | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [PSCI] with lab | 4 |
| PSYCH 210 | 3 |
| Foreign Language and/or Electives | 5 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Equity and Justice [EQJS] | 3 |
| PSYCH 311 [QUAN] | 4 |
| Electives | 7 |
| Complete Writing Portfolio | |
| Third Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Focus Area PSYCH Electives1 | 9 |
| PSYCH 312 [M] | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Focus Area PSYCH Electives1 | 6 |
| 300-400-level Electives | 10 |
| Fourth Year | |
| First Term | Credits |
| Focus Area PSYCH Electives1 | 6 |
| Integrative Capstone [CAPS] | 3 |
| PSYCH [M] Course | 3 |
| 300-400-level Electives | 4 |
| Second Term | Credits |
| Electives | 15 |
| Complete Psychology Exit Interview and Survey | |
Footnotes
| 1 | Focus Area Electives (21 credits): Students must complete at least 2 courses from each of the following areas: 1) Behavior/Cognition: PSYCH 110, 265, 328, 372, 384, 473, 490, 491, 492; 2) Social/Motivational PSYCH 230, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 321, 324, 350, 403, 466, 470; and 3) Clinical/Developmental: PSYCH 320, 333, 342, 348, 361, 363, 440, 442, 444, 464, 468. Additional approved courses include any PSYCH course not used to fulfill other PSYCH requirements. Note that many courses require prerequisites and not all courses are offered both Fall and Spring semester. Contact advisor for additional information. |
Minors
Psychology
The minor in psychology may be certified after students have been admitted to their primary major. The minor requires 18 credit hours in PSYCH, of which at least 9 must be earned in WSU courses or through WSU-approved education abroad or education exchange courses, and at least 9 must be in graded 300-400-level courses. PSYCH 105 is required and a statistics or research methods course is strongly recommended. A minimum GPA of 2.00 or higher is required in all coursework used for the minor.
Courses
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Neuroscience (NEUROSCI)
138 Neuroscience Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Introduces new students to individual faculty research interests and helps students link personal interests to academic majors. Typically offered Spring. S, F grading.
150 Art and the Brain 3 Explore networks involved in sensory perception; learn how art integrates perceptual experiences into works that affect our understanding of ourselves.
150 (Effective through Summer 2024) [BSCI] Art and the Brain 3 Explore networks involved in sensory perception; learn how art integrates perceptual experiences into works that affect our understanding of ourselves.
301 Foundations of Neuroscience I 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107. Enrollment in NEUROSCI 301 not allowed if credit already earned for PSYCH 372. Structure and function of the nervous system from single neurons to behavior. Recommended preparation: CHEM 105, NEUROSCI 105. Typically offered Fall.
301 (Effective through Summer 2024) Foundations of Neuroscience I 3 Course Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 107, CHEM 105, or NEUROSCI 138. Enrollment in NEUROSCI 301 not allowed if credit already earned for PSYCH 372. Structure and function of the nervous system from single neurons to behavior. Typically offered Fall.
302 Foundations of Neuroscience II 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372. In-depth concepts, analysis, and discussion of the experimental foundations for understanding nervous system function. Recommended preparation: CHEM 105, CHEM 106.
302 (Effective through Summer 2024) Foundations of Neuroscience II 3 Course Prerequisite: CHEM 106; BIOLOGY 107; NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372. In-depth concepts, analysis, and discussion of the experimental foundations for understanding nervous system function.
333 Techniques and Experimental Design in Neuroscience Research 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372; MATH 140, 171, PSYCH 311, STAT 212, 360, 370, or 412. Representative modern neuroscience experiments are explored from a conceptual, technical, and design perspective.
403 [M] Cellular Neurobiology 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302; MBIOS 301. Cellular and molecular interactions occurring within the nervous system. Recommended preparation: NEUROSCI 430. Typically offered Fall.
403 (Effective through Summer 2024) [M] Cellular Neurobiology 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302; MBIOS 301; admitted to the major or minor in Neuroscience. Cellular and molecular interactions occurring within the nervous system. Recommended preparation: NEUROSCI 430. Typically offered Fall.
404 Neuroanatomy 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372. Fundamental principles of the organization and plans of circuitry of the nervous system. Typically offered Spring.
404 (Effective through Summer 2025) Neuroanatomy 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301. Fundamental principles of the organization and plans of circuitry of the nervous system. Typically offered Spring.
404 (Effective through Summer 2024) Neuroanatomy 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302. Fundamental principles of the organization and plans of circuitry of the nervous system. Typically offered Spring.
405 Neuroanatomy Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301; NEUROSCI 404 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. Laboratory investigation of fundamental principles of the organization and plans of circuitry of the nervous system.
409 Affective Neuroscience 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302 or PSYCH 372. Brain mechanisms of human and animal emotions. Credit not granted for both NEUROSCI 409 and NEUROSCI 509. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
430 [M] Principles of Neurophysiology 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372. Advanced exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory, motor and integrative functions of the nervous system. Recommended preparation: previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 102 and 112, or PHYSICS 202 and 212, or PHYSICS 206. Typically offered Fall.
430 (Effective through Summer 2025) [M] Principles of Neurophysiology 3 Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301. Advanced exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory, motor and integrative functions of the nervous system. Recommended preparation: previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYSICS 102 and 112, or PHYSICS 202 and 212, or PHYSICS 206. Typically offered Fall.
430 (Effective through Summer 2024) [M] Principles of Neurophysiology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302; 4 credits of PHYSICS 102 or 202, or PHYSICS 102 and 112, or PHYSICS 202 and 212, or PHYSICS 206. Advanced exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory, motor and integrative functions of the nervous system. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 303. Typically offered Fall.
431 Principles of Neurophysiology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301 or PSYCH 372; NEUROSCI 430 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. Advanced laboratory exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory, motor, and integrative functions of the nervous system. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 303.
431 (Effective through Summer 2025) Principles of Neurophysiology Laboratory 1 (0-3) Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 301; NEUROSCI 430 or concurrent enrollment or instructor permission. Advanced laboratory exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory, motor, and integrative functions of the nervous system. Recommended preparation: MBIOS 303.
490 [CAPS] Senior Project 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Neuroscience; senior standing. Senior capstone course for students majoring in Neuroscience. Typically offered Spring.
495 Directed Research V 1-3 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major or minor in Neuroscience. Introduction to neuroscience research literature. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
496 Special Topics V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 302 with a C or better or junior standing. Reading, discussion, and exploration of contemporary topics in Neuroscience.
499 Special Problems V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; admitted to the major or minor in Neuroscience. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
509 Affective Neuroscience 3 Brain mechanisms of human and animal emotions. Credit not granted for both NEUROSCI 409 and NEUROSCI 509. Offered at 400 and 500 level. Typically offered Fall.
520 Fundamentals of Neuroscience 4 (3-3) Functional aspects of the brain from cell membrane to higher integrative processes. Typically offered Fall. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
531 Neuroscience Laboratory Rotation 1 (0-3) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 credits. Fourteen-week rotation through each of two research laboratories; learning procedures and techniques in neuroscience. Typically offered Fall. S, F grading.
540 Special Topics in Integrative Neuroscience V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience involving integrative properties of cell systems. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
541 Special Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that involve nerve cell function and regulation. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
542 Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Neuroscience V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that revolve around traditional approaches to nervous system study. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
543 Special Topics in Behavioral/Clinical Neuroscience V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that involve normal and pathological aspects of behavior. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
590 Seminar 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 7 credits. Presented by advanced graduate students and faculty (both in INP and around WSU) on their research areas. (Crosslisted course offered as NEUROSCI 590, VET PH 590.) Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
592 Research Writing and Seminar 2 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Graduate student in Neuroscience program. Essentials of oral and written scientific communication. Typically offered Spring.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Neuroscience PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, U grading.
Psychology (PSYCH)
105 [SSCI] Introductory Psychology 3 Survey of the basic terms, processes, principles, and theories related to the scientific study of human behavior. Typically offered Fall.
110 Introduction to Addiction Studies 3 Analysis of cultural, societal, individual, and physiological factors underlying drug addiction. Typically offered Spring.
201 Degrees and Careers in Psychology 1 Introduction to the major, degree requirements, resources for degree planning, graduate degrees, and careers for psychology majors. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
210 Psychology as a Science 3 How psychology uses reasoning, skepticism, and the scientific method to evaluate claims made in everyday life.
223 Psychology of Happiness 3 Survey of topics in positive psychology with the focus being on a wholeness approach to well-being, examining both positive and negative experiences and empirically based strategies for cultivating one's own happiness.
230 Human Sexuality 3 Sexuality in personal development; personal, cultural, biological influences on sexual identification and behavior; fertility, reproduction, sexual functioning, sexuality and personality. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. (Crosslisted course offered as PSYCH 230, WGSS 230.) Typically offered Fall.
265 Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs 3 Biopsychological effects of the major classes of abused and psychotherapeutic drugs, including alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogens. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
301 Seminar in Psychology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits.
306 Industrial Psychology 3 Job analysis and evaluation; personnel recruitment and selection; design and evaluation of training systems; performance appraisals. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
307 Human Factors 3 Human limitations and capabilities in architectural and engineering design; system analysis. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
308 Organizational Psychology 3 Employee motivation satisfaction and commitment; organizational communication; leadership; group behavior, teams and conflict; organizational change and development. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
309 Diversity in Organizations 3 Psychology applied to cultural diversity in organizations; interpersonal and intergroup relationships; diversity training; EEO legislation and affirmative action. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
310 Work, Stress, and Health 3 Workplace stressors and their effects on employee health, well-being, and safety; employee burnout, engagement, and stress management interventions. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
311 [QUAN] Statistics in Psychology 4 Course Prerequisite: One of the following with a C- or better: ENGR 107, MATH 103 or higher, MGTOP 215, STAT 205, STAT 212, or a minimum ALEKS math placement score of 45%. Descriptive statistics, probability, and inference; design and interpretation of research. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
312 [M] Research Methods in Psychology 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 210; PSYCH 311 with a grade of C- or better. Designing, conducting, and reporting research in selected areas of experimental psychology. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
320 Health Psychology 3 Psychological and physiological aspects of stress; health behavior and disease prevention; adjustment to chronic illness. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
321 Personality 3 Theories, concepts, methods, discoveries in psychology of personality. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
324 Psychology of Gender 3 Contemporary overview of the psychological theory and research on sex and gender. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. (Crosslisted course offered as PSYCH 324, WGSS 324.) Typically offered Spring.
328 [M] Behavior Modification 3 Analysis of behavior; application of behavioral principles to self-modification projects. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall.
333 Fundamentals of Psychological Disorders 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 105. An introduction to psychological disorders, their diagnoses, contributing factors, and treatments. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
342 Assessment and Treatment of Dual Diagnosis 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 333. Development of conceptual frameworks to guide the treatment and research of patient's co-occurring chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall.
348 Forensic and Legal Psychology 3 Introduction to the ways in which psychological science is used to inform the legal system. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
350 Social Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Attitude changes, conformity, interpersonal relations, groups and social influences explored to give a coherent view of social psychology. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or SOC 101. (Crosslisted course offered as PSYCH 350, SOC 350.) Typically offered Spring.
361 Developmental Psychology 3 Introduction to biological and psychosocial influences on infant, child and adolescent development. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall.
363 Psychology of Aging 3 Psychological processes of aging; changes in sensory, motor, cognitive, motivational and personality characteristics; research methodologies for the study of aging. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
372 Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Functional relationship between nervous system and behavior; integrated organ systems, sensory processes, and investigative procedures. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105 or PSYCH 265; BIOLOGY 102, BIOLOGY 107, or BIOLOGY 101 and 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
384 Sensation and Perception 3 Perception of size, depth, form, shape; illusions, contrast; historical and modern theories and research; applications and demonstrations. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Summer.
390 [M] Alcohol Use and Misuse 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 105. Biopsychosocial models of alcohol use and misuse; biology, effects, risk, and protective factors, assessment and diagnosis, and prevention of alcohol use and abuse disorders. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 210, 312.
401 [CAPS] [M] Historical Development of Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the major in Psychology; junior standing. Concepts, methods, theories, trends, and systems. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
403 Multicultural Psychology 3 Multidisciplinary analyses of the relationship between social-ecological and political contexts and individual and collective psychology. Typically offered Fall.
405 Instructional Practicum Training 1 Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Training of undergraduate students in best practices, policies, and responsibilities of being a teaching assistant. S, F grading.
412 [CAPS] [M] Psychological Testing and Assessment 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 311; junior standing. Introduction to test and survey development in clinical, organizational, and educational settings; assessment of attitudes, personality, and behavior. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Even Years - Fall.
440 [M] Clinical/Community Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 333; junior standing. Professional problems; theory, training, relations with clients, institutions, public. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
442 Advanced Addiction Treatment Techniques 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 342. Advanced addiction treatment approaches for individuals, couples, families and groups within a human services framework; integration of relapse prevention techniques. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 110. Typically offered Spring.
444 [M] Basic Clinical Skills 3 Course Prerequisite: 6 hours PSYCH. Training in basic skills to work with varied types of clients; didactic and role play instruction. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
445 Undergraduate Practicum V 1 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: 6 hours PSYCH; junior standing. Supervised experience in local and county agencies; application of psychological principles to a variety of professional work settings. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; PSYCH 333; PSYCH 444. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
464 Behavior Disorders of Children and Adolescents 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 361, H D 101, or H D 306. Theoretical and empirical approaches to the description, etiology, and treatment of behavior disorders in children and adolescents. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; PSYCH 333. Typically offered Spring.
466 Environmental Psychology 3 Psychological concepts applied to the mixture of positive and negative interactions individuals have with their physical environment. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Summer.
468 Addictive Behavior Among Diverse Populations 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Overview of social, cultural, and historical perspectives on dealing with addictive behavior. Recommended preparation: SOC 101, PSYCH 105, or CRM J 101. (Crosslisted course offered as PSYCH 468, CRM J 468, SOC 468.)
470 Motivation 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Different motivational systems; analysis of environmental and biological factors influencing motivation, with emphasis on human motivation. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105; PSYCH 350, PSYCH 372, PSYCH 490, or PSYCH 491. Typically offered Fall and Spring.
473 [M] Advanced Biological Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 372, or NEUROSCI 301. Neurophysiological, hormonal, and biochemical bases of regulatory behavior; theoretical and applied issues. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
490 Cognition and Memory 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Human information processing, memory, and cognition. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Spring.
491 Principles of Learning 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Principles of learning from a behavioral perspective using the experimental analysis of behavior. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105.
492 Psychology of Language 3 The cognitive and neuropsychological processes involved in the acquisition and use of language; cross-cultural perspectives on language and thought.
495 Field Experience in Personnel Psychology V 2 (0-6) to 6 (0-18) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: MGTOP 450 or PSYCH 306. Supervised experience in local industries and organizations; application of personnel psychology and resource management principles to work environments. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall and Spring. S, F grading.
496 Cooperative Education Internship V 2-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 445 or PSYCH 495. Off-campus cooperative education internship with business, industry, or government unit coordinated through the Professional Experience Program. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 105. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
497 Instructional Practicum V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
498 Research Participation V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Participation in the current research of departmental faculty. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.
502 Research Design V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 16 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Research design, equipment, data collection, data analysis, and report writing. S, F grading.
504 History of Psychology: Theoretical and Scientific Foundations 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Roots of scientific explanation in psychology traced through various philosophical schools and psychological movements. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
505 Teaching Introductory Psychology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 5 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Problems and techniques related to teaching introductory psychology. S, F grading.
506 Current Research in Psychology 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Current research being conducted by psychology faculty and members of associated departments. S, F grading.
508 Special Topics in Psychology V 1-3 May be repeated for credit.
510 Introduction to Online Instruction 1 Course Prerequisite: Ph. D student in Psychology. Instruction in teaching online courses addressing issues faced by instructors and students; students are mentored while teaching online. S, F grading.
511 Experimental Design, T-Tests, and Analysis of Variance 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Parametric, nonparametric, repeated-measures, and multivariate ANOVA; planned comparisons; confidence intervals and power analysis; experimental design and variants.
512 Non-Experimental Designs, Correlation, and Regression 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Simple and multiple correlation and regression; time-series analysis; factor analysis; field research and quasi-experimental design.
514 Psychometrics 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 512. Scientific construction of behavioral assessment instruments, including validation and reliability; types of scales and responses; statistical scaling; test theory issues.
516 Applied Structural Equation Modeling with Current Software 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 512; PSYCH 514. Confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, structural regression analysis, multilevel analysis and latent growth analysis with current software.
518 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Study of continuity and change from infancy through senescence, with an emphasis on a biopsychosocial perspective and an interdisciplinary approach to the principles of development.
519 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Overview of research, theory, and application of psychological principles in the workplace.
520 Adult Psychotherapy 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 533. An overview of empirically-supported treatments for psychological disorders in adults and the science of psychotherapy research.
523 Health Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Overview of the field of health psychology from a social-cognitive perspective; includes a focus on health behavior models addressing how beliefs, expectations, affect, and other social influences impact health decisions and behavior.
529 Occupational Health Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Overview of major occupational health psychology content areas and foundational theories; causes and consequences of work-related stressors, injury, and illness; individual and organizational interventions.
534 Clinical Psychopharmacology 3 Course Prerequisite: PSYCH 533; Ph.D. student in Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Classification, clinical application, and mechanisms of psychotherapeutic drugs used in the treatment of mental disorders.
548 Clinical Externship V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 18 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Supervised practice in the clinical application of psychology at approved hospitals and medical practices. S, F grading.
550 Social Psychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Attitude structure, function, and change; social cognition and motivation, and attributions. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
574 Clinical and Experimental Biopsychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Neuroanatomical, neurochemical, and other biological cases of human and animal behavior. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
575 Foundations of Neuropsychology 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Foundations in brain/behavior relationships and neuropathological syndromes; preparation for advanced training in neuropsychological assessment.
577 Behavioral Pharmacology 3 Survey of drugs which affect brain function with emphasis on animal models and clinical applications. Recommended preparation: PSYCH 574 or NEUROSCI 520. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
592 Cognition and Affective Basis of Behavior 3 Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Experimental approaches to human information processing, memory, and cognition. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.
595 Clinical Internship in Psychology V 2-16 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 16 credits. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Clinical training in an internship approved by American Psychological Association or by WSU. S, F grading.
600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.
702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Ph.D. student in Psychology. Independent research in special problems, directed study, and/or examination credit for students in a non-thesis master's degree program. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 702 credit. S, U grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Psychology PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.
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Minors
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