PSY - Psychology
Subjects of contemporary psychology not covered by regular curriculum. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-18(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Basic principles of pharmacology, methods in basic neuropharmacology research, and major drug classes. Prerequisites: PSY 100; PSY 383 or PSY 384 or PSY 387 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 100; PSY 383 or PSY 384 or PSY 387 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Problems and procedures in scaling and in correlational methods related to testing reliability, validity, and measurement error. Prerequisite:
PSY 211QR,
PSY 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 211QR, PSY 310.
Corequisites
None.
An extension of topics introduced in
PSY 211QR, with emphasis upon hypothesis testing and statistical inference. Prerequisite:
PSY 211QR or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
PSY 211QR or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 330 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior or higher standing; PSY 330 or SOC 201, a Social Science methods class
Corequisites
None.
Advanced application of principles and theories from Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Social Psychology and Neuroscience to the legal system. Prerequisite: PSY 211QR or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Coursework in basic statistics (eg, PSY 211) and research methods (eg, PSY 285); or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
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, PSY 336; or graduate standing. Recommended: PSY 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 211, PSY 336; or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or PSY 370 or PSY 384 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Study of health, well-being, and safety of individuals in the workplace. Prerequisites:
PSY 336 or 379, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 336 or 379, or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Theories regarding the structure and functions of personality. Prerequisite:
PSY 340.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 340
Corequisites
None.
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 and completion of 56 credit hours at the undergraduate level; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Foundational skills for therapeutic intervention including theory and technique. Prerequisite:
PSY 350 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 350 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 220, PSY 285, PSY 383; or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 370, PSY 384, or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the fundamentals of behavior analytic research methods. Prerequisite: PSY 370, PSY 384; or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course reviews characteristics and etiology of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Identical to SPE 530. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: Junior standing or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Junior standing or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 384 or PSY 370 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Survey of the theories, systems and concepts of motivation and emotion. Prerequisites: Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Fifteen hours of psychology or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 387 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 370 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Physiological events which underlie human and animal behavior. Prerequisite:
PSY 387 or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 387 or graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
Anatomy of the nervous system and its support of behavior. Emphasis is on how various CNS structures function to mediate behavior. Prerequisite:
NSC 302 or
PSY 387, with a C- or better from either, or graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
NSC 302 or PSY 387, with a C- or better from either, or graduate standing.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to cognitive processes; survey of theory and research in memory, thinking, concept formation, problem solving, and language. Prerequisites:
PSY 383.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 383
Corequisites
None.
Supervised field experience for Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of Instructor
Corequisites
None.
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.
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.
Credits
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
The course focuses on considerations involved in a variety of research approaches such as single case design, repeated measures, between subjects, and correlation designs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
A study of the general linear model as applied to multiple regression and the analysis of variance.
Credits
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.
Credits
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.
Credits
3-12(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 612
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Basic theory and principals of life-span developmental psychology. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Intensive examination of the major theories and experiments of social psychology. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology graduate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
matriculation in psychology graduate program
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
graduate standing; PSY 536
Corequisites
None.
Survey of concepts, procedures, and issues in personality assessment; training in the clinical use of personality assessment measures. Prerequisite: matriculation in the School or Clinical psychology graduate programs.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
matriculation in the School or Clinical psychology graduate programs
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Matriculation into the PhDprogram in Clinical Psychology at CMU or approval from the instructor
Corequisites
None.
Survey of different therapeutic approaches and techniques. Prerequisite: admission to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
admission to the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
Corequisites
None.
Administration and interpretation of individual intelligence scales. Lab fee prorated among class members after registration. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
2(2-2)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
2(2-2)
Prerequisites
PSY 655 and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Administration and interpretation of intelligence scales, report writing, and integration of intellectual testing with other assessment devices. Prerequisite: matriculation in Clinical Psychology program.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
matriculation in Clinical Psychology program
Corequisites
None.
Intellectual and personality assessment of children and adolescents. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to neuropsychological assessment of behavior with emphasis on instrument, research, and interpretation. Prerequisite:
PSY 587 or
PSY 687.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
PSY 587 or PSY 687
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
PSY 562 and concurrent enrollment in PSY 791
Corequisites
None.
Administration and interpretation of special diagnostic testing of children with learning difficulties. Lab fee. Prerequisite: PSY 577.
Credits
3(3-1)
Prerequisites
PSY 577
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
matriculation in Psychology graduate program
Corequisites
None.
Theory and research in basic learning phenomena including classical, operant, and complex behavior. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Extensive survey of knowledge of the physiological, anatomical, and hormonal events underlying human behavior, emphasizing brain function and neurochemical factors.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Study of problems and issues in experimental psychology under faculty guidance via lecture and/or seminar format. CR/NC only.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in departmental office prior to registration
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
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.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
admission to doctoral candidacy in psychology; see Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
This course examines theories of adult development and how those theories are related to important issues affecting older adults. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
This course explores the history, theoretical foundations, practice, and evaluation of organization development (OD). Prerequisite:
PSY 535. Recommended:
PSY 536.
Credits
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.
Credits
3-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to master's or doctoral programs in I/O Psychology
Corequisites
None.
This course explores psychopathology and mental illness. Diagnostic nosology is reviewed, and basic psychological processes underpinning abnormal cognition, emotion, and behavior are explored. Prerequisite: admission into a graduate program in psychology.
Credits
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.
Credits
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.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Ethical and professional issues in the practice of professional psychology. Prerequisite: Matriculation in school or clinical psychology doctoral programs.
Credits
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Advanced graduate standing in psychology
Corequisites
None.
Psychoeducational assessment and school-based intervention strategies for children with or at-risk for developmental disabilities and/or sensory impairments. Prerequisite: PSY 667.
Credits
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.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
Admission to a graduate program in psychology
Corequisites
None.
A graduate seminar focusing on cognitive-behavioral conceptualization and intervention. Prerequisite: Matriculation in clinical or school psychology doctoral programs.
Credits
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.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to Clinical Psychology or Industrial/Organizational Psychologyor School Psychology
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of 790. Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in
PSY 790.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
A grade of B or better in PSY 790
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
matriculation in clinical or school psychology graduate programs, enrollment in one of the practica, and permission of the instructor
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSY 790 and PSY 791; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of 795. The second semester of a 1,200 hour full-time experience in a school system. Prerequisite:
PSY 795.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSY 795
Corequisites
None.
CR/NC only.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Graduate Standing; admitted to the Applied Experimental Psychology program; students have completed 30-36 hours of the coursework required for the MSdegree portion of the program
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in graduate program, PSY 612
Corequisites
None.
A graduate seminar addressing cultural issues in therapy with different ethnic and minority groups. Prerequisite: Enrollment in a Psychology graduate program.
Credits
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in psychology doctoral program and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of
PSY 890. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: matriculation in psychology doctoral program and permission of instructor.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in psychology doctoral program and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in the professional psychology doctor program, PSY 790, PSY 791, PSY 890, PSY 891, and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Continuation of
PSY 892. CR/NC only. Prerequisites:
PSY 892 and permission of instructor.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSY 892 and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Design of a doctoral dissertation. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: matriculation in psychology doctoral program.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in psychology doctoral program
Corequisites
None.
Completion of the doctoral dissertation designed in
PSY 898: data collection, analysis, and write-up. CR/NC only. Prerequisite:
PSY 898.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
PSY 898
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in psychology doctoral program; completed MAthesis; passed comprehensive exams; dissertation proposal completed and accepted; and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Matriculation in psychology doctoral program; completed MAthesis; passed comprehensive exams; dissertation proposal completed and accepted; and permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.