Courses at the 400-level

Theories and empirical evidence relating to contemporary issues in child development and learning are considered. Representative topics include intelligence, personality, adjustment, social behavior, self-concept, and cognitive development.
3 credit hours

• Graduate status
• 6 credit hours of psychology courses
• or consent of the department chair

Patterns of development and social interaction are analyzed within a social-psychological frame of reference. The adolescent’s peer group interactions and the adolescent’s search for identity are examined.
3 credit hours

• Graduate status
• 6 credit hours of psychology courses
• or consent of the department chair

Psychological factors relating to gender, social class, and racial differences are presented. Included are the historical and contemporary effects of discrimination and methods of reducing intergroup conflict. (Formerly Psychology 509.)
3 credit hours

• PSYC 110 or 215
• PSYC 221
• or consent of the department chair

The basics of theory and methods of promoting psychological change and behavior modification are presented. Included is a survey of appropriate theories and an introduction to practical resources for treatment. (Formerly Psychology 623.)
3 credit hours

• PSYC 217
• PSYC 354
• or equivalents

The relationships between environmental stressors and emotional reactions are examined. Strategies for the prevention of disorders by altering environmental factors and social interactions are considered. (Formerly Psychology 654.)
3 credit hours

• PSYC 451
• PSYC 452
• or equivalents

Students practice intervention strategies. Emphasis is on self-awareness and self-assessment as well as observation and evaluation by the practicum supervisor. Students cannot receive credit for both Psychology 471 and Nursing 471.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 452
• PSYC 451
• Acceptance into the chemical dependency/addiction studies program

Students gain field experience in an agency providing substance abuse services. Included are weekly seminar sessions, on-site visits, and field consultation. Students cannot receive credit for both Psychology 474 and Nursing 474.
4 credit hours

• PSYC 453
• PSYC 471
• Approval of practicum and internship instructors