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PSY 400 Special Issues: Title to be listed

Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-12(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.

PSY 409 History of Psychology

The historical roots of psychology and their present day manifestations are analyzed. Emphasis is on the more direct antecedents of current thought and practice. Prerequisites: PSY 285, PSY 383.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

PSY 285, PSY 383

Corequisites

None.

PSY 450 Clinical Psychology

Introduction to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and research activities of the clinical psychologist. Prerequisite: PSY 250.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

PSY 250

Corequisites

None.

PSY 459 Stress

Defines stress and how to measure it, evaluates evidence about causes/correlates of stress, and introduces strategies to deal with stress. Prerequisites: PSY 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

PSY 100

Corequisites

None.

PSY 487 Recent Advances in Neuroscience Seminar

Analysis of current research in specified areas of neuroscience; students will learn to read, analyze, critique, and present primary literature. Identical to BIO 487. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: NSC 302; signed Neuroscience major.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

NSC 302; signed Neuroscience major

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

BIO 487

PSY 490 Field Placement in Psychology

A structured field placement that provides students with an opportunity to apply psychological principles while working in a professional setting. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and 21 completed credit hours in psychology.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor and 21 completed credit hours in psychology

Corequisites

None.

PSY 496 Directed Research

For students who desire to investigate a research problem in psychology. Prerequisite: Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration

Corequisites

None.

PSY 497 Independent Study

For students who accept responsibility for studying a psychological problem on their own. Prerequisite: Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

Must file a written proposal approved by a faculty sponsor in the departmental office prior to registration

Corequisites

None.

PSY 498 Undergraduate Honors Thesis

The student, with guidance from two faculty sponsors, researches and writes an undergraduate thesis. Prerequisites: PSY 211QR or STA 282QR or STA 382QR with a grade of B or better; PSY 285 with a grade of B or better; overall GPA 3.0; permission of instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

PSY 211QR or STA 282QR or STA 382QR with a grade of B or better; PSY 285 with a grade of B or better; overall GPA 30; permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.