PSY - Psychology
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
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1-12(Spec)
Study of problem-oriented subjects for persons already working in psychological services with the intent of continuing their professional growth. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
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1-18(Spec)
Development of practical skills for effective teaching of psychology. No more than 3 hours of PSY 502 may be applied to a student's psychology major or minor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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1-3(Spec)
Focused study in the principles of the application of signed and manual communication with Deaf and other populations for educational, clinical and human service settings.
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3(3-0)
This course covers basic principles of pharmacology, receptor theory, drug classes, methods in basic pharmacology and behavioral pharmacology, and research and theory in behavioral pharmacology. Prerequisites: PSY 100; PSY 383 or 384 or 387 or graduate status.
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3(3-0)
Problems and procedures in scaling and in correlational methods related to testing reliability, validity, and measurement error. Prerequisite: PSY 310, PSY 211.
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3(3-0)
An extension of topics introduced in PSY 211QR, with emphasis upon hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Prerequisite: PSY 211QR or graduate standing.
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3(3-1)
Conceptual and empirical background in the dynamics of face-to-face groups and related interpersonal areas. Emphasis is cognitive- theoretical rather than experiential. Prerequisite: PSY 330 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
This course explores racism from a psychological viewpoint. The processes involved in the development, maintenance and change of racist attitudes are considered. Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing; PSY 330 or SOC 201, a Social Science methods class.
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3(3-0)
The application of psychological principles and theories to the courtroom. Prerequisites: coursework in basic statistics (e.g., PSY 211) and research methods (e.g., PSY 285); or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
The study of organizations as complex social systems with analyses of individual and group behavior in organizations and responses of organizations to their environment. Prerequisite: PSY 336 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
This course examines the identification, measurement, and development of individual differences. Topics include job analysis, criterion development, personnel selection, training, and performance evaluation. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 336; or Graduate Standing. Recommended: PSY 310.
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3(3-0)
Behavior analysis in business, industry, and human service settings. Applied research in organizations is emphasized. Empirical rather than theoretical approach. Prerequisites: PSY 336 or PSY 370 or PSY 384 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Study of health, well-being, and safety of individuals in the workplace. Prerequisites: PSY 336 or 379, or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Theories regarding the structure and functions of personality. Prerequisite: PSY 340.
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3(3-0)
Problems of children deviating from the norm in behavior and adjustment. Prerequisites: PSY 220, PSY 250.
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3(3-0)
Psychological concepts in understanding physical disability from the perspectives of the individual, family and society will be emphasized. Designed for advanced students in health professions. Prerequisites: PSY 100, 220; or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Foundational skills for therapeutic intervention including theory and technique. Prerequisite: PSY 350 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Reviews the cognitive processes that operate in skilled reading and focuses on reading development and reading difficulties in K-6th grade. Prerequisite: PSY 220, 285, 383; or graduate status.
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3(3-0)
This course provides an overview of behavioral assessment procedures. Specific topics include functional behavior assessment, functional analysis, task analysis, data collection, and function-based intervention design. Prerequisite: PSY 370, 384, or graduate status.
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3(3-0)
Introduction to the fundamentals of behavior analytic research methods. Prerequisite: PSY 370, 384; or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
This course reviews characteristics and etiology of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. This course may be offered in an online format. Identical to SPE 530. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing or graduate status.
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3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
SPE 530
Applications of behavior analysis and social learning in medicine, dentistry, and physical health. Prevention, treatment, and long-term maintenance are all considered. Prerequisite: PSY 384 or PSY 370 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Survey of the theories, systems and concepts of motivation and emotion. Prerequisites: Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Converging evidence from human neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and neuroimaging research will be examined for topics in attention, perception, memory, language, and emotion. Prerequisites: PSY 387 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Introduction to psychophysiological methods, measures, and applications. Topics include: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; electrophysiological recording; inference using brain, cardiovascular, somatic measures; biofeedback; ergonomic, and other applications. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
The use of applied behavior analysis with children and adolescents to promote academic skill development and reduce interfering behaviors. Prerequisites: PSY 370 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Physiological events which underlie human and animal behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Function of the nervous system in behavior. Emphasis is on how various CNS structures function to mediate behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Introduction to cognitive processes; survey of theory and research in memory, thinking, concept formation, problem solving, and language. Prerequisites: PSY 383.
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3(3-0)
Supervised field experience for Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
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1-12(Spec)
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
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1-12(Spec)
Assessment measures and procedures for emotional and behavior disorders of children and adolescents will be addressed with an emphasis on linking assessment to intervention. Prerequisite: matriculation in the School Psychology program or the Clinical Psychology program.
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3(3-0)
Modern psychology is analyzed by tracing its historical roots and early systems. Emphasis is on the influence of historical systems on current areas of specialization.
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3(3-0)
Common types of analysis of variance, multiple comparisons tests, the analysis of covariance. Prerequisite: PSY 511.
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3(3-0)
A study of the general linear model as applied to multiple regression and the analysis of variance. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and permission of instructor.
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3(3-0)
A survey of multivariate statistical procedures, including multiple regression and correlation, canonical and discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and factor analysis. Prerequisites: PSY 612.
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3(3-0)
Exploration of specialized research methods and statistics for Psychology. Topics may include quasi-experimental designs, meta- analysis, modeling techniques, qualitative research, or other advanced research methods topics. This course may be taken as a three credit course and may be repeated up to twelve hours, as long as the topic is different. Prerequisites: PSY 612.
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3-12(3-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.
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1(1-0)
Basic theory and principals of life-span developmental psychology. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology graduate program.
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3(3-0)
Intensive examination of the major theories and experiments of social psychology. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology graduate program.
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3(3-0)
This course examines major ideas, assumptions, and technologies in personnel psychology, the implementation and utilization of personnel technologies, and selected current topics. Prerequisites: graduate standing; PSY 536. Recommended: PSY 510 or an equivalent course in advanced statistics.
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3(3-0)
Survey of concepts, procedures, and issues in personality assessment. Prerequisites: PSY 544, matriculation in the School or Clinical psychology graduate programs.
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3(2-2)
Provides a basis for designing and executing clinical research and data analysis. Prerequisites: Matriculation into the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at CMU or approval from the instructor.
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3(3-0)
Survey of different therapeutic approaches and techniques. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.
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3(3-0)
Administration and interpretation of individual intelligence scales. Lab fee prorated among class members after registration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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2(2-2)
Report writing, interpretation of intelligence tests, and integration of testing with other assessment devices used in diagnosis of emotional and learning problems. Prerequisites: PSY 655 and permission of instructor.
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2(2-2)
Administration and interpretation of intelligence scales, report writing, and integration of intellectual testing with other assessment devices. Prerequisite: matriculation in Clinical Psychology program.
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3(3-1)
Intellectual and personality assessment of children and adolescents. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
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3(3-1)
Introduction to therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
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3(3-0)
Introduction to neuropsychological assessment of behavior with emphasis on instrument, research, and interpretation. Prerequisite: PSY 587 or PSY 687.
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3(3-0)
The practice and application of therapeutic intervention with children, birth through high school. Takes a developmental perspective on children's problems. Prerequisites: PSY 562 and concurrent enrollment in PSY 791.
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3(3-1)
Administration and interpretation of special diagnostic testing of children with learning difficulties. Lab fee. Prerequisite: PSY 577.
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3(3-1)
Principles underlying development and evaluation of academic interventions and critique of current programs and procedures designed to improve academic performance of K-12 children. Prerequisite: matriculation in Psychology graduate program.
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3(3-0)
Theory and research in basic learning phenomena including classical, operant, and complex behavior. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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3(3-0)
Cognitive, neuroscience, psychophysical, and behavioral analysis of perceptual systems. Vision and audition are emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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3(3-0)
Identical to EDU 682. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. Prerequisites: Graduate status.
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3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
EDU 682
An overview of the discipline of engineering psychology including the topics of human error and applications of perception and cognition in human-machine systems. Prerequisite: graduate standing in Psychology.
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3(3-0)
Extensive survey of knowledge of the physiological, anatomical, and hormonal events underlying human behavior, emphasizing brain function and neurochemical factors.
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3(3-0)
Study of problems and issues in experimental psychology under faculty guidance via lecture and/or seminar format. CR/NC only.
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1-3(Spec)
For students who desire to investigate some research problem in psychology. Prerequisite: must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in departmental office prior to registration.
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1-12(Spec)
For students who accept responsibility for studying a psychological problem of their own. Prerequisite: must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in departmental office prior to registration.
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1-8(Spec)
Special topics in contemporary psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours, but no more than 3 hours may be taken per semester. Prerequisites: admission to doctoral candidacy in psychology; see Course Search and Registration.
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1-12(Spec)
This course examines theories of adult development and how those theories are related to important issues affecting older adults. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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3(3-0)
Introduction to neuropsychological assessment of children with emphasis on instruments, research and interpretation. For advanced graduate students. Prerequisites: PSY 661 or PSY 655 or PSY 657.
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3(3-0)
This course explores the history, theoretical foundations, practice, and evaluation of organization development (OD). Prerequisite: PSY 535. Recommended: PSY 536.
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3(3-0)
Exploration of specialized areas in the field of I/O Psychology. This course is taken as a three credit course and may be repeated for a maximum of twelve hours. Prerequisite: Admission to master's or doctoral programs in I/O Psychology.
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3-12(Spec)
A course in descriptive psychopathology with an emphasis on understanding the manifestations of disordered functioning within a variety of cultural and contextual constraints. Prerequisite: admission into a graduate program in psychology.
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3(3-0)
Philosophical rationale for development of school psychology as major discipline. Role of school psychologist, and legal and ethical issues that affect the role are discussed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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3(3-0)
New and emerging ethical-legal issues in school psychology. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Recommended: Prior coursework in applied professional ethics.
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1(1-0)
Problems and issues in the practice of professional psychology. Prerequisite: matriculation in school psychology subdoctoral program or professional psychology doctoral programs.
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3(3-0)
Objectives of and strategies in consultation are studied with practice and evaluation of methods in actual work settings. Prerequisite: Advanced graduate standing in psychology.
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3(Spec)
Procedures and background issues for psychoeducational assessment and intervention for infants, children, and adolescents who are emotionally-, visually-, hearing-, motorically-, or mentally-impaired or autistic. Prerequisite: PSY 667.
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3(3-1)
Assumptions and principles of behavioral analysis and the strategies used in a variety of behavioral disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in psychology.
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3(2-2)
Detailed treatment of selected research areas in perception. Emphasis is on perceptual data and measures and their application to real world situations. Prerequisites: PSY 681 or PSY 686.
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4(Spec)
A graduate seminar focusing on the development and implementation of cognitive-behavioral interventions for the remediation of a variety of psychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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3(3-0)
Exploration of specialized areas in the field of Applied Experimental Psychology through the review of the primary literature. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours, but no more than 3 hours may be taken per semester. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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1-9(Spec)
Practice needed to function as a competent psychologist within a variety of professional settings. Prerequisites: Admission to Clinical Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychology or School Psychology.
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3(Spec)
Continuation of 790. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in PSY 790.
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3(Spec)
Supplemental supervision arranged with clinical or school supervising faculty. For students with special interests. Prerequisites: matriculation in clinical or school psychology graduate programs, enrollment in one of the practica, and permission of the instructor.
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1-3(Spec)
The first semester of a 1200 hour full-time experience in a school setting supervised by an approved school psychologist and on-campus faculty. Prerequisites: PSY 790 and PSY 791; permission of instructor.
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3(Spec)
Continuation of 795. The second semester of a 1,200 hour full-time experience in a school system. Prerequisite: PSY 795.
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3(Spec)
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1-12(Spec)
Directed research course in which students work in close collaboration with instructor on a research topic in the area of applied experimental psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing; admitted to the Applied Experimental Psychology program; students have completed 30-36 hours of the coursework required for the M.S. degree portion of the program.
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1-12(Spec)
Design and implementation of program evaluation research in professional settings with a focus on how to evaluate such research. Prerequisites: matriculation in graduate program, PSY 612.
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3(Spec)
A graduate seminar addressing cultural issues in therapy with different ethnic and minority groups. Prerequisite: matriculated students in graduate programs.
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3(3-0)
Development of advanced competencies and expansion of a repertoire of skills in the delivery of psychological services. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: matriculation in psychology doctoral program and permission of instructor.
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3(Spec)
Continuation of PSY 890. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: matriculation in psychology doctoral program and permission of instructor.
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3(Spec)
Further development of advanced clinical competencies and a repertoire of psychodiagnostic, psychotherapy, interviewing, and consultation skills in the delivery of psychological services. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: matriculation in the professional psychology doctor program, PSY 790, PSY 791, PSY 890, PSY 891, and permission of instructor.
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3(Spec)
Continuation of PSY 892. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: PSY 892 and permission of instructor.
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3(Spec)
Design of a doctoral dissertation. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology doctoral program.
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1-12(Spec)
Completion of the doctoral dissertation designed in PSY 898: data collection, analysis, and write-up. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: PSY 898.
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1-12(Spec)
Develop competencies in psychological services, program development, evaluation, needs assessment and/or delivery systems; PSY 990-991 constitutes a full-time, year-long experience. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Matriculation in psychology doctoral program; completed M.A. thesis; passed comprehensive exams; dissertation proposal completed and accepted; and permission of instructor.
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1-6(Spec)
Continuation of 990 as a full-time, year-long experience. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Matriculation in psychology doctoral program; completed M.A. thesis; passed comprehensive exams; dissertation proposal completed and accepted; and permission of instructor.
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1-6(Spec)