IU Indianapolis Campus Bulletin 2024-2025

Undergraduate Level

• PSY-B 101 Exploring the Brain - Introduction to Neuroscience for Non-Majors (3 cr.) Everything we think, say, feel, and do is because of electrical and chemical activity in the brain. The goal of this course is to help the student understand not only normal brain function but also the diseased drug affected, damaged or cognitively compromised brain. Emphasis will also be placed on how to maintain healthy brain function and maximize performance. PSY-B 101 is a non-majors introductory course geared towards first-year and sophomore students, although others may take it. Cross-listed with NSCI-B 101. Anyone who plans to major or minor in neuroscience will need to take NSCI-B 201/PSY-B 201.

• PSY-B 110 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.) Equiv. to IU PSY-P 155 and PU PSY 12000. This foundational course introduces students to psychology as a systematic and scientific way to think about the biological and social aspects of behavior and mental processes. Topics include research methods, behavioral neuroscience, sensation/perception, learning, memory, cognition/language, motivation/emotion, personality, social, stress and health, psychological disorders and treatment, and lifespan development.

• PSY-B 203 Ethics and Diversity in Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. This course introduces students to values and professional issues in psychology, with an emphasis on ethics and diversity. Students will learn to recognize the importance of ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology and that sociocultural factors and personal biases may shape research and practice.

• PSY-B 252 Topics in Psychology (1-3 cr.) Topics in psychology and interdisciplinary applications. May be repeated provided different topics are studied, for a maximum of 4 credit hours.

• PSY-B 292 Readings and Research in Psychology (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Independent readings and research on psychology problems. For freshmen and sophomores only.

• PSY-B 303 Career Planning for Psychology Majors (1 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equiv. to IU PSY-P 199. Students will explore careers, practice job search skills, and learn about graduate and professional school application processes. Students will utilize resources across campus and in psychology, map an academic and co-curricular plan, and develop an understanding of how knowledge gained from the discipline of psychology can be integrated into their careers.

• PSY-B 305 Statistics (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent and 3 credits of mathematics that carry School of Science credit. Equivalent to IU PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, and PU PSY 20100. Introduction to basic statistical concepts; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Introduction to data analytic software.

• PSY-B 306 Statistics Laboratory (1 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent and 3 credits of mathematics that carry School of Science credit. C: PSY-B 305. The goal of this laboratory course is to orient students to analyzing data using the statistics they are learning in PSY-B 305.  Statistical concepts and competencies to be developed in this course include, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, t-tests, correlation and regression.

• PSY-B 307 Tests and Measurement (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent and PSY-B 305. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 336 and PU PSY 20200. Overview of statistical foundations of psychological measurement (e.g., test development, norms, reliability, validity). Survey of commonly used assessment instruments (e.g., intelligence/aptitude, personality, academic achievement tests) and applications of psychological testing in different settings (e.g., clinical, industrial/ organizational, school, forensic/legal settings). Recommended for students considering graduate training in clinical, industrial/organizational, school, or related areas of psychology.

• PSY-B 310 Lifespan Development (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to PU PSY 23000. Emphasizes the life span perspective of physical and motor, intellectual and cognitive, language, social and personality, and sexual development. Commonalities across the life span, as well as differences among the various segments of the life span, are examined. Theory, research, and practical applications are stressed equally.

• PSY-B 311 Research Methods in Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent and PSY-B 305. Equiv. to IU PSY-P 211, and PU PSY 20300. Introduction to the science of psychology and to the basic research methods that psychologists use to study thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Topics include measurement, research design (descriptive, correlational, experimental), scientific writing, and ethical issues. By the end of the course, you should be ready to design and analyze your own research.

• PSY-B 312 Research Methods Laboratory in Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent and PSY-B 305. C: PSY-B 311. This lab is designed to teach the research process one step at a time. These steps include conceptualizing and structuring scientific questions, learning how to obtain pertinent but credible sources of information, referencing prior research, articulating a research hypothesis, constructing a method to test the hypothesis, and carrying out a research study. Finally, students learn how to communicate their results via APA-formatted written reports and by oral and poster presentations.

• PSY-B 320 Behavioral Neuroscience (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 326 and PU PSY 22000. This course focuses on how behavior emerges from the organ that produces it, the brain. Topics include evolution and anatomy of the brain, neurophysiology, how brain networks function, and what happens to behavior when the brain has problems. A better understanding of structure-function relationships within the central and peripheral nervous system will be achieved through examples from human neuropsychology and animal behavior. Students pursuing a major or minor in Neuroscience are required to take PSY-B 201 plus PSY-B 301 in lieu of PSY-B 320. Credit given for only one of PSY-B 301 or NSCI-B 301 or PSY-B 320.

• PSY-B 322 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. A survey of various aspects of the practice of clinical psychology from a scientist-practitioner perspective. Aspects of the historical framework of clinical psychology will be discussed. In addition, various aspects of the present state of clinical psychology will be covered in addition to directions for the future.

• PSY-B 334 Perception (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 329 and PU PSY 31000. Consideration of the concepts and research in perception. Relation of sense organ systems to human behavior. Some attention to social and cultural factors.

• PSY-B 340 Cognition (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 335 and PU PSY 20000. A survey of information processing theories from historical antecedents through current theories. Research methodology and theory will be emphasized throughout the discussion of issues such as perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem solving.

• PSY-B 344 Learning (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 325 and PU PSY 31400. History, theory, and research involving human and animal learning and cognitive processes.

• PSY-B 346 Theories of Personality (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 319 and PU PSY 42000. Methods and results of the scientific study of personality, including the development, structure, and functioning of the normal personality.

• PSY-B 356 Motivation (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 327 and PU PSY 33300. Study of motivational processes in human and animal behavior, how needs and incentives influence behavior, and how motives change and develop.

• PSY-B 358 Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 323 and PU PSY 37200. This course surveys various aspects of behavior in work situations using the scientist-practitioner perspective. Traditional areas covered from personnel psychology include selection, training, and performance appraisal; areas surveyed from organizational psychology include leadership, motivation, and job satisfaction.

• PSY-B 360 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 316 and PU PSY 23500. Development of behavior in infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including sensory and motor development and processes such as learning, motivation, and socialization.

• PSY-B 365 Health Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. This course will familiarize students with the study of physical health within the field of psychology. Topics include the relationship between stress and health, health promotion, health behaviors, chronic illness, and the patient-physician relationship. Research methods in health psychology as well as major theories underlying the field will be examined and evaluated. Psychological variables related to physical health will be examined within the framework of these theories. Practical application of constructs will be emphasized through activities and writing assignments.

• PSY-B 370 Social Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 320 and PU PSY 24000. Study of the individual in social situations including socialization, social perception, social motivation, attitudes, social roles, and small group behavior.

• PSY-B 375 Psychology and Law (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. This course provides an overview of the U.S. legal system from a behavioral science perspective. Topics include careers in psychology and law; theories of crime; police investigations and interrogations; eyewitness accuracy; jury decision-making; sentencing; assessing legal competence; insanity and dangerousness; and the psychology of victims.

• PSY-B 376 The Psychology of Women (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 460 and PU PSY 23900. A survey of topics in psychology as related to the biological, social, and psychological development of women in modern society.

• PSY-B 380 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 324 and PU PSY 35000. Various forms of mental disorders with emphasis on cause, development, treatment, prevention, and interpretation.

• PSY-B 385 Positive Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU EDUC-G 355. This course is an introduction to Positive Psychology. The two main goals are for students to (1) learn about the content and science that informs Positive Psychology, and (2) apply in their own lives empirically validated strategies that help people develop a happier and more meaningful life. This course will include a positive view of human functioning and a review of research and practices in Positive Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on science and its applications with regard to topics such as human strengths and values, neuroscience as it relates to happiness/mindfulness, gratitude, cultural (eastern/western) aspects of happiness/values, process vs. outcome, optimism, the new field of self-compassion, positive affect, coping, friendship and love, spirituality, and resilience.

• PSY-B 386 Introduction to Counseling (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent, PSY-B 310, and PSY-B 380. This course will help students acquire a repertoire of basic counseling interview skills and strategies and expose students to specific helping techniques. This will be an activity-based course and students will enhance the general-education goals of listening and problem solving.

• PSY-B 394 Drugs and Behavior (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to PU PSY 42800. An introduction to psychopharmacology, the study of drugs that affect behavior, cognitive functioning, and emotions, with an emphasis on drugs of abuse. The course will explore how drugs alter brain function and the consequent effects, as well as the long-term consequences of drug exposure. Cross-listed with NSCI-B 394.

• PSY-B 396 Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Introduction to the use and abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs. Topics include theories of alcohol and other drug use, neurobiology, and the factors that influence use, abuse, and addiction. Addiction assessment, recovery, treatment, relapse, and prevention are also covered.

• PSY-B 421 Internship in Psychology (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor, PSY-B 110, PSY-B 303, PSY-B 305 and three additional credit hours of psychology. A professional internship that allows students to apply psychological knowledge and skills to a specific work setting, develop work related skills, explore career options and gain experience in a field of interest.

• PSY-B 422 Professional Practice (1-3 cr.) P: Faculty or staff must approve and oversee activity. Registration is by permission only. For students who have applied for and are approved to be a Peer Advisor in the Psychology Advising Office or have been approved to be a Teaching Assistant for a psychology course.

• PSY-B 433 Capstone Laboratory in Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 305, PSY-B 311 / PSY-B 312, at least two 300-level PSY foundation courses and senior standing. This advanced research course builds on the skills and knowledge students have acquired during their undergraduate education that will enable them to conduct a team research project in a specialized area of psychology in order to further develop and consolidate their understanding of psychology as a science.

• PSY-B 452 Seminar in Psychology (1-3 cr.) P: PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Topics in psychology and interdisciplinary applications. May be repeated, provided different topics are studied, for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

• PSY-B 454 Capstone Seminar in Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 305, PSY-B 311 / PSY-B 312, at least two 300-level PSY foundation courses and senior standing. Topics in psychology and interdisciplinary applications, which have been approved to fulfill the capstone course requirement.

• PSY-B 492 Readings and Research in Psychology (1-3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 495 and PU PSY 39000 and PSY 39100. Gain hands-on research experience in a research lab or with an independent research project mentored by an instructor in the psychology department. For highly motivated students who are planning to attend graduate school or work in a field that requires a solid foundation in research. Projects need to be pre-arranged with faculty and registration is by permission only.

• PSY-B 499 Capstone Honors Research (3  cr.) P: PSY-B 305, PSY-B 311 / PSY-B 312, at least two 300-level PSY foundation courses, senior standing and consent of instructor. Application is required. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 499. Independent readings and research resulting in a research paper.

Graduate Level

• PSY-G 901 Advanced Research (6 cr.)

• PSY-I 501 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing. This course explores the role of increasing diversity in the U.S. population and how it will affect the delivery of mental health services. The focus of the course is on different ethnic and minority groups, their customs and values, and the impact that these cultural factors have on the utilization of psychological services.

• PSY-I 518 Memory and Cognition (3 cr.) A graduate-level survey of theories and research concerned with the acquisition, retention, and retrieval of information. Topics include amnesia, eyewitness memory, forgetting, developmental trends in memory, related issues in attention, language processing, and problem solving.

• PSY-I 535 Developmental Neuroscience (3 cr.) P: Graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor. Course will examine the nature of how biological and developmental alterations lead to aberrant behaviors that define psychopathology. Course covers theories of development and neuroscience, including methods of study. Discussion of the ethics involved in the field of Developmental Neuroscience.

• PSY-I 541 History of Psychology (3 cr.) P: Nine (9) credit hours of psychology. A review of the philosophical, theoretical, and methodological issues that entered into the development of modern psychology. Emphasis on historical themes that continue to be active in the science and profession of psychology.

• PSY-I 544 Psychobiology of Learning and Motivation (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 320 or equivalent. The course examines past and present biologically based theories of learned and motivated behavior. Neural processes of feeding, drinking, aggression, fear, anxiety, and sexual behavior will be emphasized. Selected coverage of behavioral research principles used to investigate these processes also will be discussed.

• PSY-I 545 Psychopharmacology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 615 or consent of instructor. A survey of the effects of drugs on behavior, cognitive functioning, and emotions. Emphasis will be placed on the practical advantages of understanding how psychotropic drugs work, and on how the brain functions in health and disease. Students will be exposed to the most current theories and research in the field.

• PSY-I 549 Introduction to Vocational Rehabilitation (3 cr.) P: Nine (9) credit hours of psychology. Philosophy, procedures, and practices underlying the vocational rehabilitation movement, including the historical, social, cultural, and economic factors and legislation that have contributed to its rapid development.

• PSY-I 555 Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness (3 cr.) P: Nine (9) credit hours of psychology including PSY-I 549. Provides medical information for rehabilitation counselors and introduces students to medical terminology. Includes knowledge of the etiology, prognosis, methods of treatment, and effects of disabling conditions, and implications for the rehabilitation counselor. Counselor relationships with other health-related personnel are emphasized.

• PSY-I 565 Seminar in Cognitive, Affective, and Social Aspects of Behavior (3 cr.) P: Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor. Students examine key ideas in cognitive, affective and social aspects of behavior. This course provides a solid foundation in psychology including substantive breadth of cognitive, affective and social psychology for graduate students in psychology and allied disciplines.

• PSY-I 571 Staffing (3 cr.) Spring. This seminar course will introduce students to HR practices associated with bringing new members into organizations. Topics covered include recruitment, procedures for assessing the individual differences of applicants, models used to make selection decisions, and legal considerations associated with personnel selection (e.g., discrimination and affirmative action). The course will focus on theory and empirical research related primarily to the fields of industrial/organizational psychology and management.

• PSY-I 570 Drugs of Abuse (3 cr.) P: Graduate: None Undergraduate: Permission of instructor pending review of prior undergraduate course work. This course will cover the basic principles of the study of drugs of abuse, as well as focusing on particular drugs and drug classes. For each drug or drug class, we will discuss issues ranging from basic pharmacology to the social impact of the abuse of the particular substance. We will utilize a text book as well as current literature in the field, and critical examination of all course material will be encouraged.

• PSY-I 572 Organizational Psychology (3 cr.) A survey of basic behavioral science research and thinking as these contribute to the understanding of individual, dyadic, group, intergroup, and other large organization behavioral phenomena. The topics covered include motivation, perception, attitudes and morale, communication, leadership, conflict, problem solving, behavior change, and organizational effectiveness.

• PSY-I 573 Occupational Health Psychology (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor. Fall, every other year. Occupational health psychology (OHP) is one of the most heavily researched areas within the work domain, although it is not well publicized in the traditional IO psychology domain. For instance, traditional topics in IO, such as job design (job characteristic model), person- environment fit, shift work, job stress, coping and adjustment, type A/B, safety climate, workplace violence, and so on, are covered in the OHP. This course provides an in depth treatment of this literature with the foci on occupational stress, violence, and safety.

• PSY-I 575 Psychology and Law Seminar (3 cr.) P: Permission of instructor. Fall, every other year. This seminar examines the relevance of social psychological and industrial/organizational (I/O) theory and research to various forensic contexts, including criminal and tortious behavior, police and other investigatory processes, evaluation of scientific and behavioral evidence, employment law issues, and the role of psychological consultants and expert witnesses.

• PSY-I 576 Human Resource Development (3 cr.) Spring. This is a graduate level course intended for individuals who are seeking advanced training in the science and practice of employee development. Employee Development is construed broadly in this course to include performance management and employee training. Students will be exposed to the critical extant literature, to best practices in the development of these human resources systems in organizations, and will gain applied experience through course projects.

• PSY-I 578 Occupational Analysis (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 570. Survey of systematic study of human work, including techniques for analyzing jobs and occupations for personnel and related purposes. Survey of occupational research and related topics. Practice in job analysis.

• PSY-I 579 Foundations of Diversity Science (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor. Fall, every other year. Diversity science investigates the creation, consequences, and maintenance of group differences. This graduate-level seminar takes a sociocultural approach to diversity science questions at the micro-level of analysis, focusing on the psychological processes that give rise to intergroup behavior and individual strategies for addressing and coping with group-based biases and stigma.

• PSY-I 580 Survey of Clinical Approaches with Children and Adolescents (3 cr.) P: Nine (9) credit hours in psychology. Introduction to the following as they relate to children and adolescents: (1) psychopathological disorders and behavior problems, (2) theories of psychopathology and behavior problems, (3) evaluation techniques, and (4) therapeutic and behavioral change procedures. This is a lecture course.

• PSY-I 581 Gender Issues in the Workplace (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or instructor permission. Spring. This is a graduate seminar that examines women's (and by comparison, men's) experiences in the workplace, with a focus on intersectionality. Topics will span the psychological and related social science literature on gender issues in career interests, occupational decisions, work experiences, advancement, discrimination, and organizational interventions to address these issues.

• PSY-I 582 Organizational Diversity and Intergroup Relations (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or permission from instructor. Spring, every other year. Examines the importance of diversity in groups, discrimination and biases in organizations, minority and majority group reactions to different diversity initiatives, the unintended consequences of diversity initiatives, and the importance of empirically validating diversity interventions and trainings.

• PSY-I 583 Judgment and Decision Making in Organizations (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or instructor permission. Fall, as needed. This graduate seminar examines how decisions are made by individuals and groups in various organizational and institutional settings. Topics covered include how individuals process information, make judgments, and reach decisions; how groups reach decisions through interactive social processes; and how choices, decisions and plans are formulated by individuals and groups in selected real-world contexts (e.g., legal, medical, politics, sports, business, etc.). The course will rely heavily on theory and research in psychology, but also draw on the scholarly literature in related social science fields (e.g., sociology).

• PSY-I 590 Individual Research Problems (1-3 cr.) P: Twelve (12) credit hours of psychology and consent of instructor. Opportunity for students to study particular problems in any field of psychology or to learn research techniques under the guidance of a faculty member.

• PSY-I 591 Psychopathology (3 cr.) P: Enrollment in psychology graduate program or consent of instructor. An intensive survey of the methods, theories, and research concerning the nature, causes, and development of psychopathology. An evaluation of current systems of assessment and classification of abnormal behavior is emphasized.

• PSY-I 595 Seminar in Teaching Psychology (0-3 cr.) P: Consent of the Department of Psychology. A problem-solving approach to teaching psychology at IU Indianapolis. Planning the course; anticipating problems; and dealing with ongoing teaching problems. Current faculty members will present their innovative techniques. Participants will evaluate each other's classroom performance.

• PSY-I 596 Advanced Seminar in the Psychology of Teaching (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 595 Seminar in Teaching Psychology. This experiential seminar focuses on applying best practices in teaching. In this class, you will think deeply about your goals as an instructor, prepare and lead a class session, critique your own and other's instructional practices, expand your knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices, and develop a reflective approach to teaching.

• PSY-I 600 Statistical Inference (3 cr.) P: Student must be a degree-seeking student in psychology graduate program or have consent of instructor and PSY-B 305 or equivalent. Emphasis on principles underlying both parametric and nonparametric inference.

• PSY-I 601 Correlation and Experimental Design (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 600. Continuation of PSI-I 600, with emphasis on the design and analysis of experiments.

• PSY-I 605 Applied Multivariate Analysis (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 600. A survey of the most frequently employed multivariate research techniques, such as multivariate generalizations of univariate tests and analysis of variance, principal components, canonical analysis, and discriminant analysis. A central theme of the course is the general linear model, both univariate and multivariate. A multipurpose program for this model provides the student with practical experience in conducting multivariate research.

• PSY-I 608 Measurement Theory and the Interpretation of Data (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 600 and PSY-B 307, or equivalent. The theory of measurement and the development of reliability and the Spearman-Brown equations, true scores and variables, and correction for attenuation. Variance or covariance of combinations of variables. Item analysis and test construction strategies. Reliability and validity of measurements and the influence of measurement error and measurement threats to research design.

• PSY-I 609 Multilevel Modeling (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 601 or equivalent. Course includes (1) generalized linear mixed (multilevel) models often used in social sciences; (2) best practices in the models' applications and interpretations. Models are extensions of classic linear regression models (multilevel modes, hierarchical and mixed models, etc.). Conceptual introduction of models and methods and illustrations using real and simulated data.

• PSY-I 613 Psychiatric Rehabilitation (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A seminar examining recent developments in the rehabilitation of persons with severe psychiatric disabilities. Covers assertive case management, vocational approaches, clubhouse models, residential alternatives, psychoeducation, and the consumer movement. Field observations complement classroom instruction. Issues in program planning and cost effectiveness will be discussed.

• PSY-I 614 Behavioral Medicine in Rehabilitation (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The theory and practice of behavioral medicine will be explored. Emphasis is on the application of behavioral principles to individuals suffering from various chronic diseases or disabilities including spinal cord injury, chronic pain, cancer, diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular diseases, and epilepsy.

• PSY-I 615 Introduction to Psychobiology (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. A survey of the integrated neurosciences emphasizing physiological psychology. Neural processes of sensory and motor function, arousal and sleep, motivation, learning and memory, language function, and personality disorders will be presented with selected coverage of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and neuroendocrinology. Both normal and pathological functions will be covered.

• PSY-I 618 Interventions in Health Psychology (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. The goal of the course is to familiarize students with clinical interventions and research relevant to health problems and lifestyle. This will enable students to critically evaluate the work that has been accomplished and to design and implement intervention protocols.

• PSY-I 622 Animal Learning (3 cr.) A survey of the methods, problems, and research in Pavlovian, instrumental, and operant conditioning. Current issues and attempts at theoretical integration are highlighted. Emphasis is also given to the empirical and conceptual foundations of the present views on the mechanisms governing learned behavior.

• PSY-I 640 Survey of Social Psychology I (3 cr.) P: PSY-B 370 or equivalent. An extensive survey of methods, research, and theory in social psychology.

• PSY-I 643 Research Methods and Experimentation (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 600. Covers methods appropriate for methods in psychology research. Topics will include experimental design, measurement, and ethics associated with research. Course will include the development of a research proposal.

• PSY-I 647 Attitudes and Social Cognition (3 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in Psychology or permission of instructor. This graduate-level seminar provides an overview of contemporary social psychological theory and research, emphasizing the social-cognitive, affective, and motivational processes underlying attitudes, social inference, stereotyping, prejudice, and self-regulation. Class discussion will focus on the application of this research to promote prosocial and prevent antisocial behaviors affecting individuals, organizations, and society.

• PSY-I 650 Developmental Psychology (3 cr.) Major concepts, principles, and facts concerning the biological and environmental influences on behavioral and psychological development. Particular emphasis on essential principles of ontogenetic development (lifespan) emerging from current research in genetics and psychology.

• PSY-I 664 Psychological Assessment in Rehabilitation I (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Presentation of general principles of psychological assessment, professional practice, interviewing, intelligence/cognitive assessment, and psychological report writing. Supervised practice in the development of direct service skills in interviewing, behavioral observation, and psychometric assessment of cognitive abilities. Emphasis on functional implications of test results for rehabilitation populations.

• PSY-I 665 Intervention I: Counseling Approaches (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Introduces doctoral students to intervention procedures used in rehabilitation psychology. The course has both didactic and clinical skills components, involving traditional counseling interventions, behavior therapy, and biofeedback. Applications to disabled populations will be emphasized.

• PSY-I 666 Intervention II: Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. This course covers the history, theory, research, and clinical application of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). General CBT principles and clinical skills, as well as CBT programs for specific disorders/problems are reviewed. Diversity-related discussions are infused throughout, and general and specific approaches to culturally adapting CBT are presented.

• PSY-I 669 Psychological Assessment in Rehabilitation II (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 664 and consent of instructor. Presentation of psychometric foundations and the basic prediction model in personality/interest assessment. Coverage of the history of personality, assessment, personality development, and supervised clinical practice in personality/interest assessment in rehabilitation. Emphasis on prediction of everyday functioning.

• PSY-I 670 Ethical, Legal, and Cultural Issues in Psychology (3 cr.) P: Admission to graduate training in psychology or consent of instructor. Exploration of models of ethical decision making. Examination of ethical principles and legal mandates that apply to professional psychology including psychologists' roles in health care service delivery, consultation (clinical and organizational), research, and teaching. Examination of cultural issues, including issues related to ethnicity, age, gender, religion, and sexual orientation.

• PSY-I 675 Human Neuropsychology (3 cr.) P: Admission to graduate training in psychology or consent of instructor. Review of essential neuroanatomy, survey of experimental and correlational research methods in the study of brain-behavior relationships, and overview of the history of neuropsychology. Critical examination of neural models for human behavior: hemispheric specialization and integration, sensation/perception, motor skills, language, spatial processing, attention, memory, executive operations, and gender differences.

• PSY-I 676 Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology (2 cr.) P: Admission to graduate training in clinical psychology or consent of instructor. Application of theoretical models of brain-behavior relationships to evaluation of patients with suspected nervous system disorders. Review of neuropsychological profiles associated with various neurological and psychiatric disorders. Examination of ethical/cultural issues in neuropsychological evaluation. This course does not provide training in test administration (see PSY-I 677).

• PSY-I 677 Neuropsychological Assessment Lab (1 cr.) P: PSY-I 664 and PSY-I 669 and admission to graduate training in clinical rehabilitation psychology. C: Students must register for PSY-I 676 concurrently with PSY-I 677. Training and supervised practice in neuropsychological assessment techniques and procedures. Critical review of the psychometric properties of prevailing assessment tools. Review models of interpretation/reporting. Development of proficiencies in administering prominent neuropsychological tests, neuropsychological interviewing, and writing of reports that integrate multidisciplinary data.

• PSY-I 680 Seminar in Industrial-Personnel Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 570, PSY-I 572, and PSY-I 601. Extensively surveys the various areas of industrial-personnel psychology (e.g., selection, placement, training, performance appraisal). Provides a critical and up-to-date review of recent and classical research in these areas.

• PSY-I 681 Seminar in Research Methodologies of Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 570, PSY-I 572, PSY-I 601, or consent of instructor. Intensive analysis of application of various research and statistical methods to the study of human behavior in organizational settings.

• PSY-I 682 Advanced Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 570, PSY-I 572, or equivalent. Special topics in industrial and organizational psychology are offered on a rotating basis. Examples of the special topics are work motivation, leadership, advanced selection and placement, and performance appraisal. One topic will be treated each semester.

• PSY-I 684 Practicum in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 570, PSY-I 572, and consent of instructor. Practical experience in the development and implementation of field research in organizational settings. Gives students the opportunity to spend eight hours per week in local business organizations to gain experience and skills in industrial/organizational psychology.

• PSY-I 685 Professional Seminar in Applied Social and Organizational Psychology (1 cr.) P: Regular graduate standing in the Applied Social and Organizational Psychology graduate program. This graduate professional seminar is designed to facilitate the professional development of graduate students in the Applied Social and Organizational Psychology program. A presentation or discussion will occur each week although the topics will vary. Presentations will be conducted by outside speakers, faculty and/or graduate students on both applied and research oriented topics. Doctoral candidates will present their dissertation work during the third or fourth year. In addition, during facilitated discussions the students will review newly published research and address ethics in our discipline.

• PSY-I 689 Practicum in Clinical Rehabilitation Psychology (3 cr.) P: PSY-I 549 and consent of instructor. Supervised practice of rehabilitation psychology in a community agency or organization.

• PSY-I 691 Seminar in Clinical Psychology (1 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Current trends, problems, and developments in clinical psychology. Students pursue a special interest and mutually share information and experience with the group. Individual report and group discussions.

• PSY-I 697 Internship in Clinical Psychology (0-9 cr.) P: Consent of instructor. Opportunities for application of theory and practice of rehabilitation psychology and case management in a rehabilitation setting under supervision of the Department of Psychology and the agency.

• PSY-I 698 Research M.S. Thesis (3 cr.) Research M.S. Thesis.

• PSY-I 699 Research Ph.D. Thesis (0-12 cr.) Research Ph.D. Thesis.