Jun 28, 2024

2012-2013 Graduate Catalog

2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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	POLS 751 - SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 to 6 cr hrs Description A review of major literature and fundamental questions in international relations, plus original research and report writing in same area. This course is repeatable for a maximum of six credit hours, with change of topic. Check Course Availability
	POLS 756 - NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY 3 cr hrs Description A survey of current American military security problems, including consideration of alternative policies in the areas of strategic arms and conventional warfare. Notes Cross-listed: CJUS 756 Check Course Availability
	POLS 759 - READINGS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 cr hrs Description This course provides an overview of the major theories of international relations. As a readings course, students become familiar with some of the best known writers on international relations theory by focusing on some of the important works of the last fifty years. Check Course Availability
	POLS 761 - QUALITATIVE METHODS 3 cr hrs Description This course examines the practical application of data collection methods in natural settings; observation, participant observation, and field experience. Emphasis is placed on implementing research projects by using these methods for purposes of developing empirically grounded theory. The course includes a discussion of fundamental assumptions underlying research (such as the positivist-interpretivist debate in the philosophy of social science) and practical aspects of research design, data collection techniques, and data analysis. Notes Prior to 10-23-09 this was POLS 804 Check Course Availability
	POLS 765 - RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 cr hrs Description A survey of research perspectives and approaches in political science, emphasizing research planning, scientific methodology, and univariate and bivariate measures of association and statistical analysis. Check Course Availability
	POLS 766 - ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC POLICY 3 cr hrs Description An examination of advanced statistical methods and other techniques and models for analyzing and evaluating governmental organizations and programs. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: POLS 765 - Research Methods in Political Science. Check Course Availability
	POLS 767 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 cr hrs Description This course builds upon the material introduced in POLS 765. After a brief review of basic inferential statistics, this course focuses on the classic linear regression model. Coverage of the assumptions, estimation, hypothesis testing, and common violations of the underlying assumptions of regression is provided. Students will be introduced to limited-dependent variable analysis (maximum likelihood) and time-series topics. Statistical packages appropriate for advanced studies in the social and behavioral sciences are utilized. Students will be expected to appropriately apply multivariate regression analysis in a research paper by the conclusion of the course. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: POLS 765 Check Course Availability
	POLS 769 - ADMINISTRATIVE THOUGHT AND ETHICS 3 cr hrs Description A study of selected contributions in political theory and how they contribute to an analysis of public policy with emphasis on the role of ethical frameworks in public administration. Check Course Availability
	POLS 771 - PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND EVALUATION 3 cr hrs Description This course is an examination of normative and conceptual issues of policy formulation in the United States, policy implementation, and the uses of policy analysis and evaluation. This survey course includes issues such as the nature of decision making, bureaucratic behavior, and intergovernmental relations. This course also provides an understanding of the conceptual, methodological, bureaucratic, political, and organizational issues surrounding evaluation research and uses. Notes Prior to 10-23-09 this was POLS 811 Check Course Availability
	POLS 772 - U.S. BUREAUCRACY 3 cr hrs Description This course explores the role of executive branch bureaucracy as a political institution in the United States. Attention will be placed on a variety of specific topics, such as bureaucratic power and politics, institutional relations, deference, persuasion, autonomy, decision making, and organizational structure. Check Course Availability
	POLS 773 - ORGANIZATION THEORY 3 cr hrs Description This course surveys the major perspectives in organizational theory, with specific reference to public and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will be given to the manner in which organizations form and develop, interact with other organizations, recruit and socialize members, manage resources, resolve problems, and respond to challenges in the external environment. Check Course Availability
	POLS 787 - EXAM PREPARATION 3 cr hrs Description This course allows students to focus on the theories and thinkers in their respective field of concentration. Students will read a number of books from the approved reading list in consultation with a faculty advisor. This will enable the students to acquire a better understanding of their field of study and prepare for the comprehensive examination. Check Course Availability
	POLS 788 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT 3 cr hrs Description A core requirement to the Master of Public Administration Program, this is a paper written on a topic pertaining to a current issue in organizational design, management practice, or policy preference. Designed to help student integrate and use the material learned in the program to make better decision in the public sector. Check Course Availability
	POLS 789 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT SUSTAINING 0 cr hrs Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking. Check Course Availability
	POLS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 2 to 6 cr hrs Description Includes directed study, problems, readings, projects. Students complete individualized plans directed readings, special problems and special of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. May be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Requires permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	POLS 792 - TOPICS 1-6 cr hrs Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. Check Course Availability
	POLS 793 - WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 3 cr hrs Description Special, intense sessions in specific topic areas. Approximately 45 hours of work is required for each hour of credit. Workshops may vary in time range but typically use a compressed time period for delivery. They may include lectures, conferences, committee work, and group activity. May be repeated for credit. Check Course Availability
	POLS 794 - INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 2 to 6 cr hrs Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission from the Department’s Internship Coordinator is required. Notes Supervised work with international, national, regional, state or municipal agencies, political parties, and/or nonprofit organizations to provide practical experience. Check Course Availability
	POLS 795 - PRACTICUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 1 to 3 cr hrs Description Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in this course than in the case with field experience courses. Check Course Availability
	POLS 798 - THESIS 2 to 6 cr hrs Description Required of all M.A. students following plan A. Total of six credit hours are required. Check Course Availability
	POLS 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING 0 cr hrs Description This is a zero-credit course utilized for continuous enrollment and program tracking. Check Course Availability
	POLS 801 - HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE 3 cr hrs Description The primary goal of this course is to introduce students to political science as a discipline of systematic inquiry. The course considers disciplinary epistemological issues and approaches in order to prepare students to rigorously assess what is really “known” about political phenomena. Students will clarify different theories of knowledge that predominate among political scientists; assess the strengths and weakness of the different approaches; identify the reasons why analysts may pursue different forms of inquiry; develop an understanding of the systematic implications that different theories of knowledge have for scholarly agendas and investigatory processes; and consider the possibilities for an interplay among and synthesis of the various epistemological perspectives in actual conduct of inquiry. Check Course Availability
	POLS 802 - ADVANCED ISSUES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course will build upon the basic statistical analyses discussed in POLS 801. Students will be expected to review descriptive statistics, inferential statistics through difference of means tests and ANOVA, basic and advanced probability theory, and will be introduced to the assumptions of regression analysis and interpretation. Students will be expected to demonstrate paper-and-pencil competency with each of these research techniques. Students also will be introduced to statistical packages appropriate for advanced studies in the social and behavioral sciences. Check Course Availability
	POLS 803 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS II 3 cr hrs Description This course will focus on the assumptions, calculations, and extensions, problems, and issues in linear regression. Students will be expected to understand and demonstrate competencies in the appropriate circumstances for using and limitations of linear regression and diagnostics and theoretical/empirical approaches to addressing problems with linear regression. As appropriate, students also will be introduced to time series regression, log-linear regression, and will be provided a brief discussion of maximum likelihood estimation. Check Course Availability
	POLS 810 - AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 3 cr hrs Description This course examines the primary institutions of American government - Congress, the presidency, agencies, and the courts - for the purpose of introducing important concepts, theoretical approaches and research questions in the contemporary study of American political institutions. Students of should possess some exposure to contemporary research on elections, interest group organizations and political parties so that the course can productively cover the various institutional interfaces for each as we engage in more detailed study of trends in political science research on governing institutions in the United States. Check Course Availability
	POLS 812 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CORE SEMINAR 3 cr hrs Description This course is an exploration of the development and context of American public administration, the role of administration in government and governance, and the values and ethics of public administration. It focuses on topics like the contemporary and historical literature in the institutional and intellectual development of public administration; the social, legal, ethical, and philosophical foundations of public administration; and the application of core knowledge, skills, and abilities required for public service. Check Course Availability
	POLS 824 - ETHICS AND POLITICAL THOUGHT 3 cr hrs Description A study of the writings of major political philosophers, particularly with respect to the way in which they inform public sector ethical frameworks and shape discourse surrounding the nature of American political institutions, public policy, and public administration. Overview of fundamental ideas regarding the nature of the state, the rights and obligations of citizens, and the composition and authority of governmental institutions through analysis and discussion of original writings from major contributors in political thought (including Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Publius, Marx, Foucault, Rawls) and various schools of philosophy (including rationalism, anti-rationalism, empiricism, positivism, utilitarianism, pragmatism, phenomenology, and post-modernism). Extensive consideration given to the manner in which the ideas associated with political philosophy affect our understanding of the ethical obligations, character, and tasks of American political institutions, public policy, and public administration. Check Course Availability
	POLS 880 - PROPOSAL PREP CLASS 3 cr hrs Description Limited to doctoral candidates who have taken and passed the qualifying examination and completed all required course work in a policy or public administration field. Critical analysis of current research. Formulation of a dissertation proposal and development of dissertation research strategies. Check Course Availability
	POLS 898 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH 1 to 9 cr hrs Description Original research in political science. Required of all Ph.D. candidates. Total of 15 hours required. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 hours. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 504 - SEMINAR:MEMORY AND INFORMATION PROCESSING 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a detailed consideration of memory and human information processing with an emphasis on recent advances and the application of current theory and methods. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 506 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description Course is a survey of historical and contemporary research and theory in cognitive processes. Considers encoding, storage and retrieval processes from an experimental point of view. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 508 - PSYCHOLINGUISTICS 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of language theory; transformational grammars; comprehension and production of speech; language development in children; speech defects and neuro-linguistics; communication among groups; and sociolinguistics. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 509 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of the origin and development of psychology during the modern period, from about 1600. Special attention is given to systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 511 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course offers an introduction to the morphological, physiological and biochemical foundation of behavior. Organic bases of sensation, perception, reflexive and skilled movements, learning, memory, cognition, emotion and motivation. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 512 - INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 3 cr hrs Description The comparative psychology and ethnology of human and animal behavior is covered in this course. Topics include basic and maintenance behaviors, habitat selection, homing, migration, social behavior, communication, reproduction, development, symbiosis, predation and play. Evolutionary, genetic, hormonal and neural influences on behavior are highlighted. Notes (Also BIOL 502) Check Course Availability
	PSYC 513 - EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description An introduction to modern evolutionary theory, the role of behavior in evolution, and consideration of behavioral and cognitive adaptations present in contemporary humans. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Check Course Availability
	PSYC 514 - DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR 3 cr hrs Description The psychobiological bases of the use/abuse of alcohol, drugs, and other substances are covered in this course along with current theory, research approaches and findings. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 518 - ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course covers the impact of both natural and built environments on individual and social behavior. Intelligent management of energy resources is covered in detail. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Check Course Availability
	PSYC 523 - RESEARCH IN AGING 3 cr hrs Description This course surveys differences between normal and problematic aging through late adulthood. Course covers topics such as learning, memory, intellectual performance, biobehavioral changes, inter-generational relations, and health and mortality issues. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 530 - ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a survey of the application of psychological principles of the understanding of organizational effects on individual and group behavior. Topics include: organizational climate and culture, work-related attitudes, employee motivation, leadership, group dynamics and teamwork, organizational change and development, and minorities and women in organizations. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 101 - General Psychology, or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 531 - INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of performance appraisal, personnel selection and placement; training; motivation and morale; workstation design; and industrial safety. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 533 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE 3 cr hrs Description Topics considered in this course include skilled psychomotor behavior; cybernetic theory; performance under stress; and military, commercial, athletic and medical rehabilitation applications. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 534 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3 cr hrs Description Course offers an overview of artificial intelligence including foundation topics such as the meaning of intelligence, knowledge representation, search strategies, and problem solving. Application of artificial intelligence in the areas of expert systems, learning, natural language, vision, and speech recognition will also be covered. Programming languages and tools appropriate to artificial intelligence will be discussed and used. Notes (Also CSC 534) Check Course Availability
	PSYC 535 - HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS 3 cr hrs Description The course studies the interaction of humans with the computer. Topics include user interface design, user models, usability testing, design guidelines, and user interface evaluation. The class includes several individual and group projects as well as class presentations. Laboratory component. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: CSC 150 or PSYC 101. Notes (Also CSC 535) Check Course Availability
	PSYC 536 - HUMAN ENGINEERING 3 cr hrs Description This course involves study of the relationships between technology and human capability in the design and operation of operator-machine systems. It includes consideration of systems-analysis techniques; human sensory, motor and decision-making capabilities; the human-machine interface; and the dynamics of the human-machine environment. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 537 - DECISION MAKING & RISK MANAGEMENT 3 cr hrs Description This course provides a research overview of the field of behavioral decision making and risk management, including theories, heuristics, biases, and psychological mechanisms underlying individual group decisions. The course also offers insights and tools for managing risks and making better decisions. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 538 - PSYCHOACOUSTICS 3 cr hrs Description Course is a survey of analysis of hearing mechanisms; industrial noise control; room acoustics; speech intelligibility; and music theory. Notes (Also PHYS 565) Check Course Availability
	PSYC 539 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SAFETY 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a review of both the casualty rate and case history approaches to accident analysis and prevention. Topics include risk analysis and a survey of industrial problem areas. A wide variety of safety management strategies are covered. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 543 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE 3 cr hrs Description An advanced examination of the causes and consequences of prejudice passed upon such group characteristics as race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and physical appearance. Classic and modern theories of prejudice are presented. Students present their ideas on how prejudice towards stigmatized groups can be addressed. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 555 - ADVANCED DISASTER RESPONSE 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course requires the completion of additional and/or advanced American Red Cross Disaster services courses (e.g., Supervision in Disaster, Shelter Management, services Center Management). These courses are not offered in a typical format; they are usually offered in “disaster institutes,” clusters of courses taught in concentrated time blocks both in South Dakota and cities in neighboring states. The specific courses a student takes to fulfill the requirements of the course will be negotiated between the student and a DMHI faculty member. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 557 - DIRECTED READINGS IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course allows students to pursue individual instruction with professors on topics in disaster not covered by other courses. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 558 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course allows graduate students to conduct research in disaster under the supervision of faculty. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 559 - ADVANCED SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN DISASTER 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This seminar will present topics that are not included in other courses in disaster response. Prerequisites and Corequisites Permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 560 - PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY 3 cr hrs Description This course examines human diversity from the context of and application to the field of psychology. Though psychological perspectives of different types of diversity (e.g., racial, ethnic, gender, ability, sexual orientation) are addressed, the emphasis is on racial/ethnic diversity Check Course Availability
	PSYC 564 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY 3 cr hrs Description This course is designed to provide a survey of the various theories of personality development, dynamics, and structure. The course also includes material on behavioral change and personality restructuring. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 577 - PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT 3 cr hrs Description Test Theory is covered in this course along with principles of construction and analysis of psychological tests. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 578 - PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION 3 cr hrs Description This course covers issues involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of systems, programs and interventions in the real world. Issues of policy analysis, systems design, and program evaluation are considered. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 590 - SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs Description A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. Enrollments in generally limited to fewer than 20 students. The course is repeatable to a maximum of six credit hours with change of topic. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 592 - TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 4 cr hrs Description Includes Current Topics, Advanced Topics, and Special Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. May be repeated with change of topic. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 655 - CRISIS INTERVENTION 3 cr hrs Description This course provides a general overview of crisis intervention theory, research, and practice. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 656 - DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH 3 cr hrs Description This course provides an introduction the psychological aspects of disaster. Three major components are covered: 1) psychological impact of disaster on both those directly impacted and relief workers; 2) intervention strategies for disaster mental health; and 3) the role of mental health professionals working with the American Red Cross. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PSYC 655 - Crisis Intervention and permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 657 - TRAUMATIC STRESS 3 cr hrs Description This course examines the theory, research, and practice of psychology with regard to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 658 - SERVING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN DISASTER 3 cr hrs Description This course explores diversity as it relates to the provision of disaster mental-health services. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 659 - INTERNATIONAL DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course will examine theory, research, and applications in disaster psychology throughout the world. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 701 - SEMINAR: ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES 3 cr hrs Description This course involves an overview of the current ethical, legal, and professional issues pertaining to clinical psychology science and practice. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 705 - SEMINAR IN LEARNING, MEMORY AND COGNITION 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of traditional and contemporary approaches to the study of animal and human learning, memory and cognition. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 707 - SEMINAR : SENSATION AND PERCEPTION 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of current research in sensory coding and processing. Covers signal-to-noise enhancement, feature detection, event definition, template storage and retrieval, and ecological evaluations of sensory systems. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 708 - SEMINAR: ADVANCED HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY 1 cr hrs Description This course offers a detailed survey of topics in selected areas of history and systems of psychology. Special attention is given to systems of thought that have emerged since the founding of psychology as an empirical science. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 709 - TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY 1 cr hrs Description This course involves didactic content, troubleshooting, and group discussions for graduate students who are currently involved as teaching assistants or instructors of record in Psychology courses at USD. It is designed to enhance their teaching-assistant experiences, course quality, and to help prepare the student for a possible career in University teaching. Because it is a special topics course, it is repeatable for up to six credit hours. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: enrollment in either the Human Factors or Clinical training programs in the Psychology Department. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 711 - SEMINAR: PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs Description The functional characteristics of the human nervous system as they depend on its anatomical and chemical structure are addressed in this course. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 714 - CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 2 cr hrs Description This course provides a broad survey of the general principles of pharmacology, focusing on classes of drugs that have their primary mode of action directed at the Central Nervous System. Throughout the course there will be discussion of the basic principles and biological processes underlying drug action, the use of drugs in treating various disorders and the common adverse effects associated with various classes of drugs. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program and completion of Psych 711: Seminar in Physiological Psychology or permission of instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 722 - SEMINAR: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course provides an in-depth examination of major theoretical perspectives and research findings concerning life span human development. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 732 - SEMINAR IN PERSONNEL SELECTION AND TRAINING 1 to 3 cr hrs Description In-depth consideration of selected contemporary topics in personnel psychology. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 733 - HUMAN FACTORS PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This is a broad graduate level survey of the field of human factors/engineering psychology. Attention to human capabilities and limitations in systems tasks, design of human-machine interfaces, and systems design and analysis. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 736 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN ENGINEERING 1 to 3 cr hrs Description Selected current topics in workspace and equipment design to facilitate efficient human use are critically considered in this course. This course is repeatable with change of content. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 737 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a review of selected research methodologies appropriate to modern human-machine system development, design and evaluation. This course is repeatable with change of content. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 738 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN INFORMATION PROCESSING 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a discussion of contemporary issues in human information processing. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 740 - USABILITY TESTING 3 cr hrs Description The course will cover the process of identifying the features of user interfaces that create problems in learning or effectively using the interfaces. The focus will be on computer interfaces, but other devices may be addressed as well. Topics will include: planning usability tests, selecting and recruiting test participants, selecting usability test tasks and measures, preparing test materials and the test team, conducting the usability test, analysis of test results and presentation of the results of the analysis. Notes (Also CSc 740) Check Course Availability
	PSYC 741 - SEMINAR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course offers a detailed survey of topics in selected areas of social psychology. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 747 - SEMINAR: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE I 2 cr hrs Description This course introduces students to the scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology education/training. This course emphasizes the scientist component of this model. Topics include research ethics, diversity issues in science, preparation for thesis/dissertation research, as well as the integration of science with practice. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 748 - SEMINAR: SCIENCE AND PRACTICE II 2 cr hrs Description This course is a continuation of PSYC 747 and emphasizes the practitioner component of the scientist-practitioner model. Topics include clinical ethics, diversity issues in practice, preparation for clinical practica, as well as the integration of practice with science. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 749 - VERTICAL CLINICAL TEAM 2 cr hrs Description This course involves supervised practicum experience in psychological assessment and psychotherapy. Weekly supervision is provided in both individual and small group formats. This course may be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Training Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 750 - ADULT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course provides an overview of historical and current perspectives of adult psychopathology. Diagnosis and etiology of the broad spectrum of mental disorders in adulthood are examined. Empirical and clinical support, as well as cross-cultural perspectives on these disorders is also explored. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Training Program or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 751 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I 3 cr hrs Description This course is an introduction to the process of psychological assessments, and involves increasing student knowledge, skills, and proficiency in clinical interviewing, administration, scoring, and interpretation of various intellectual, abilities-based, assessment instruments. In addition, psychometric theory, validation procedures for tests, and cross-cultural issues in testing are discussed. Integration of results and report writing skills are emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology Training Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 752 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT II 3 cr hrs Description This is a continuation of PSYC 751 - Psychological Assessment I and involves administration, scoring, and interpretation of the MMPI-II/A, Rorschach, and other objective/projective assessment instruments. Additional topics include computerized testing and testing applications with culturally diverse groups. Integration of clinical interviewing, test results and report-writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PSYC 751 - Psychological Assessment I and enrollment in the Clinical Psychology Training Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 754 - BEHAVIOR THERAPY 3 cr hrs Description Designed as a survey of classical and current applied behavior therapy research and theory. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 755 - MANAGEMENT IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH 3 cr hrs Description This course provides strategy and decision making procedures for management in disaster mental health operations. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 656 - Disaster Mental Health and permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 757 - DIRECTED READINGS IN DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course provides a mechanism whereby students can pursue individual instruction with professors on topics in disaster psychology not covered by other courses. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 655 - Crisis Intervention and permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 758 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY 3 cr hrs Description This course provides a mechanism for graduate students to conduct research in disaster psychology under the supervision of faculty. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 655 - Crisis Intervention and permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 759 - SELECTED TOPICS IN DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course provides a mechanism for presenting courses on topics in Disaster Psychology not covered by the other courses in the program. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 655 - Crisis Intervention and permission of the instructor is required. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 764 - SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY THEORIES 1 to 3 cr hrs Description This course provides an overview of major personality theories, emphasizing contemporary issues and research. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 765 - PEER SUPERVISION PRACTICUM 2 cr hrs Description This practicum course involves supervised clinical supervision of senior clinical psychology students providing peer supervision of junior clinical students enrolled in PSYC 749; Clinical Vertical Team. This course may be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology Program, post - masters student status and recommendation of the clinical faculty. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 767 - CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM 3 cr hrs Description This course involves intensive supervised coverage of methods involved in the identification and remediation of brain dysfunction. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 751 - Psychological Assessment I and enrollment in Clinical Psychology Training Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 768 - CLINICAL SUPERVISION PRACTICUM 3 cr hrs Description This course is designed to familiarize students with the clinical, ethical, and cultural issues involved in clinical supervision and to critically examine contemporary, empirically supported information regarding various supervision models. In addition, students are given opportunities to apply various supervision techniques within the context of their current supervisory relationship or in role-play situations. Limited to clinical psychology Doctoral students. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: enrollment in Clinical Psychology Training Program. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 769 - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICUM 1 cr hrs Description The integration of academic and practicum experiences are discussed onsite at these settings as well as during designated sessions of PSYC 786/787 Seminar in Professional Development I/II. It may be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: Enrollment in Clinical Psychology Program. This course involves supervised clinical psychology training at an approved clinical or research setting. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 770 - EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION 3 cr hrs Description Topics considered in this course include assembly and use of experimental apparatus in psychology. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 771 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS I 3 cr hrs Description This course reviews elementary statistics and then focuses on issues and techniques in behavioral research methodology. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisites: PSYC 371 - Research in Psychological Statistics and MATH 104 - Finite Mathematics, their equivalents, or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 772 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICS II 3 cr hrs Description This course follows PSYC 771 with an emphasis on the statistical methods appropriate for a class on research designs. Specifically, this course emphasizes the use of the General Linear Model as a means for analyzing behavioral research data. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 771 - Research Design and Statistics I or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 775 - MULTIVARIATE STATISTICS 3 cr hrs Description This course is a survey of multivariate statistical methods. It includes a review of relevant material from PSYC 771 and PSYC 772. Representative topics include: MANOVA, Factor Analysis, Advanced Linear Modeling, Contingency Tables, Path Analysis, and LISREL. The instructor will select from these and other topics, based on the needs of the students. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: PSYC 772 - Research Design and Statistics II or permission of the instructor. Check Course Availability
	PSYC 776 - HUMAN FACTORS PRACTICUM 1 to 9 cr hrs Description Enrollment includes supervised placement in external human factors research or consulting organization or laboratory. May be repeated. Prerequisites and Corequisites Prerequisite: enrollment in Human Factors Program. Check Course Availability

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Courses

POLS 751 - SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLS 756 - NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY

POLS 759 - READINGS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

POLS 761 - QUALITATIVE METHODS

POLS 765 - RESEARCH METHODS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 766 - ANALYTIC TECHNIQUES IN PUBLIC POLICY

POLS 767 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS

POLS 769 - ADMINISTRATIVE THOUGHT AND ETHICS

POLS 771 - PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS AND EVALUATION

POLS 772 - U.S. BUREAUCRACY

POLS 773 - ORGANIZATION THEORY

POLS 787 - EXAM PREPARATION

POLS 788 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT

POLS 789 - PROFESSIONAL REPORT SUSTAINING

POLS 791 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 792 - TOPICS

POLS 793 - WORKSHOP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 794 - INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 795 - PRACTICUM IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

POLS 798 - THESIS

POLS 799 - THESIS SUSTAINING

POLS 801 - HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE

POLS 802 - ADVANCED ISSUES OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

POLS 803 - QUANTITATIVE METHODS II

POLS 810 - AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

POLS 812 - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CORE SEMINAR

POLS 824 - ETHICS AND POLITICAL THOUGHT

POLS 880 - PROPOSAL PREP CLASS

POLS 898 - DISSERTATION RESEARCH

PSYC 504 - SEMINAR:MEMORY AND INFORMATION PROCESSING

PSYC 506 - COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 508 - PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

PSYC 509 - HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 511 - PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 512 - INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

PSYC 513 - EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 514 - DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR

PSYC 518 - ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 523 - RESEARCH IN AGING

PSYC 530 - ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 531 - INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 533 - PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

PSYC 534 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

PSYC 535 - HUMAN FACTORS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS

PSYC 536 - HUMAN ENGINEERING

PSYC 537 - DECISION MAKING & RISK MANAGEMENT

PSYC 538 - PSYCHOACOUSTICS

PSYC 539 - PSYCHOLOGY OF SAFETY

PSYC 543 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF PREJUDICE

PSYC 555 - ADVANCED DISASTER RESPONSE

PSYC 557 - DIRECTED READINGS IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

PSYC 558 - DIRECTED RESEARCH IN DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

PSYC 559 - ADVANCED SEMINAR: SELECTED TOPICS IN DISASTER

PSYC 560 - PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY

PSYC 564 - THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

PSYC 577 - PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MEASUREMENT

PSYC 578 - PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION

PSYC 590 - SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 592 - TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 655 - CRISIS INTERVENTION

PSYC 656 - DISASTER MENTAL HEALTH

PSYC 657 - TRAUMATIC STRESS

PSYC 658 - SERVING THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN DISASTER

PSYC 659 - INTERNATIONAL DISASTER PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 701 - SEMINAR: ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

PSYC 705 - SEMINAR IN LEARNING, MEMORY AND COGNITION

PSYC 707 - SEMINAR : SENSATION AND PERCEPTION

PSYC 708 - SEMINAR: ADVANCED HISTORY & SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 709 - TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 711 - SEMINAR: PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 714 - CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

PSYC 722 - SEMINAR: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 732 - SEMINAR IN PERSONNEL SELECTION AND TRAINING

PSYC 733 - HUMAN FACTORS PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 736 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN ENGINEERING

PSYC 737 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH

PSYC 738 - SEMINAR IN HUMAN INFORMATION PROCESSING

PSYC 740 - USABILITY TESTING

PSYC 741 - SEMINAR: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY