PSYC 5301*. 3 sem. hrs.
RESEARCH METHODS I
The purpose and design of this course is to cover the research methodology and statistics used in performing psychological experiments. The course is designed to take students from generation of a research topic through design, data collection, statistical analysis, data interpretation, and the final write-up of a research report.

PSYC 5302*. 3 sem. hrs.
RESEARCH METHODS II
This course is designed as a follow-up to PSYC 5301. It will introduce students both to the theory and practice of selected qualitative methods and multivariate quantitative methods. The knowledge of experimental design including issues of reliability and validity from PSYC 5301 will be assumed. Practice of qualitative methods will focus on discourse and narrative analysis while topics in multivariate statistics encompass correlation and multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, and factor analysis.

PSYC 5321*. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The study of the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system including neural transmission, motor systems, speech and higher cortical functions with special emphasis on the physiological changes associated with pathological conditions and their impact on human behavior.

PSYC 5322*. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED PERSONALITY THEORIES
A survey of the major approaches to the study of personality. Psychoanalytic, trait, behavioral and humanistic paradigms will be studied with respect to theory, research, and therapeutic application.

PSYC 5323*. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
A survey of social psychological theory and research. Topics include attitudes, cognition, interpersonal relationships, social influence, prejudice, and group behavior.

PSYC 5324*. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
A review of research and theories on normal physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy to adolescence.

PSYC 5325. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The study of mental processes and activities used in perceiving, remembering, thinking and understanding. Topics include perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving and decision making with emphasis on the application of these topics to clinical populations and diagnosis.

PSYC 5341. 3 sem. hrs.
ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Theories, processes and issues related to the development, evaluation and classification of deviant behaviors.

PSYC 5344. 3 sem. hrs.
PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
Personality assessment and interpretation using standard instruments such as MMPI, CPI, TAT and Rorschach.

PSYC 5345. 3 sem. hrs.
FAMILY THEORY, PRACTICE AND THERAPY
Provides an introductory survey of the major theories and theorists in the area of the psychological formulation of family theory. This course will cover various theories of family therapy as well as assessment of family dynamics, and the implications for the application of family theory in practice. Included is a review of the research done in the area and the applicability of the research findings in practice.

5348. 3 sem. hrs.
PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES
An in-depth study of projective techniques for personality assessment. The main instrument studied is the Rorschach Inkblot Test using the Beck system. Also covered are the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), House-Tree-Person Projective Technique and Draw-a-Person Techniques.

PSYC 5350. 3 sem. hrs.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOTHERAPY
The study of professional ethics and individual psychotherapy techniques.

PSYC 5351. 3 sem. hrs.
CHILD PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
The course will take a developmental approach in explaining child psychopathology. The course will include a consideration of diagnostic, epidemiological, developmental, and psychophysiological determinants of behavior. Prerequisites: PSYC 5324 and PSYC 5341 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 5355. 3 sem. hrs.
GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
This course is designed to introduce the graduate student to the theoretical and applied issues related to the practice of group psychotherapy. Examines a variety of therapeutic groups as well as the issues related to the practice of group psychotherapy with special populations. Prerequisites: PSYC 5350 or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 5360. 3 sem. hrs.
SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
In-depth study of various topics within psychology such as those related to history, clinical, social, experimental and business and industrial psychology. May be repeated when topics vary.

PSYC 5390. 3 sem. hrs.
THESIS
Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a total of six semester hours. This course is graded "credit" or "no credit." By permission only.

PSYC 5396. 3 sem. hrs.
INDIVIDUAL STUDY
Individual study, reading or research with faculty direction and evaluation. Offered on application to the program coordinator. No more than 6 hours will be counted towards the degree.

PSYC 5398. 3 sem. hrs.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM
Supervised experience in a placement such as a community mental health/mental retardation agency. May be repeated. (Limited to degree students in the Psychology program or graduates of the psychology program working on the LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology). This course is graded on a credit or no credit basis. Liability insurance required. Enrollment is dependent on the number of suitable practicum sites available.

PSYC 5443. 4 sem. hrs.
INTELLECTUAL ASSESSMENT
Instruction in the theoretical, ethical and practical application of intellectual assessment in a clinical setting using standardized instruments such as the WAIS-III and WISC-III. Also reviews the current development and use of other instruments that assess cognitive function.