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PAST 532 - History Taking and Physical Assessment
Building rapport with patients and learning and performing medical skills under direct faculty supervision are the focus of the history taking and physical assessment courses. Students learn how to elicit patient histories under a number of conditions, perform and document directed and complete physical examinations, and write notes using the SOAP and complete H and P formats. Off-campus clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites:
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EMSM 251.
Credits: 4
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PAST 532 - History Taking and Physical Assessment III
Building rapport with patients and learningand performing medical skills under direct
faculty supervision are the focus of the history taking and physical assessment
courses. Students learn how to elicit patient histories under a number of conditions, perform and document directed and complete physical examinations, and write notes using the SOAP and complete H and P formats. Off-campus clinical learning experiences are an integral part of this course.
Credits: 4
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PAST 533 - Pharmacology II
This course examines the integration of the theoretical and practical application of pharmacological principles into the organ-system approach to learning clinical medicine. Treatment modalities for the cardiovascular, and blood-forming systems, as well as pregnancy and childbirth, gastrointestinal and renal are examined in detail.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites:
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Credits: 2
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PAST 534 - Clinical Medicine II (Fall)
This course is a continuation of PAST 324. Wellness and disease processes are presented using an integrated organ-system approach. Normal and abnormal findings in systems involving the heart and vessels, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract, and endocrine organs are covered in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites: Permalink
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Credits: 6
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PAST 535 - Human Anatomy Laboratory III (Spring)
This course is the third in a series of three courses designed to provide a broad exposure to the gross and microscopic anatomy of the human body as it relates to physical assessment and clinical medicine. The body structures related to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems are examined.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites: Permalink
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EMSM 251.
Credits: 1
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PAST 540 - Ethical and Professional Issues in PA Practice
This course is the introduction to ethical and professional issues that face the Physician Assistant in the practice of medicine. It is designed to raise the students’ awareness of issues such as confidentiality, cultural differences, death and dying, ethical dilema, and provide a problem-solving approach to such issues.
Prerequisites & Notes
Admission to Professional Phase.
Credits: 3
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PAST 540 - Ethical and Professional Issues in PA Practice
This course is the introduction to ethical and professional issues that face the Physician Assistant in the practice of medicine. It is designed to raise the students’ awareness of issues such as confidentiality, cultural differences, death and dying, ethical dilemma, and provide a problem-solving approach to such issues.
Credits: 3
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PAST 543 - Pharmacology III
This course focuses on the principles of medical therapeutics and critical thinking in patient-centered clinical practice. The course builds upon previous concepts of integrating theoretical and practical application of pharmacological principles into the organ-system approach to learning clinical medicine. Specific topics include polypharmacy, as well as treatment modalities utilized the following systems/populations: neurology, pediatrics, infectious disease, HIV, emergency medicine, surgery, geriatrics, rheumatology and orthopedics.
Credits: 2
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PAST 544 - Clinical Medicine III (Spring)
This course is a continuation of PAST 334. Normal and abnormal findings in systems involving the nerves, muscles and bones, and blood, as well as pregnancy, pediatrics, and medical and surgical emergencies are covered in this course.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Co-requisites: Permalink
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EMSM 251.
Credits: 6
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PAST 626 - Physician Assistant Research Project
Physician Assistant Research Project
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PAST 640 - PA Seminar VIII
This seminar course examines the biopsychosocial model of health and illness, approaches to the challenging patient, and concepts in risk management and quality assurance. Students begin formal Grand Rounds presentations.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all previous PAST courses.
Credits: 1
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PAST 650 - PA Seminar IX
This seminar course examines the impact of national and state health care policies on the delivery on health care and the health issues associated with violent crimes. Students continue Grand Rounds presentations.
Credits: 1
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PAST 660 - PA Seminar X
This final seminar course presents the current state and federal policies affecting the physician assistant graduate, and reviews medical ethics through selected case studies. Students continue Grand Rounds presentations.
Credits: 1
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PAST 671 - Inpatient Medicine
The inpatient medicine clerkship is a six week clinical experience that provides the foundation for clinical evaluation and treatment of general medical patients. Training includes assessment of inpatient populations and their medical problems. Students learn clinical presentation of general medical problems, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and methods of documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily morning and work rounds and in-hospital overnight call.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 672 - Family Medicine
The family medicine clerkship is a six week clinical experience that provides the principles of clinical diagnosis and management of general medical problems in the adult and pediatric ambulatory setting. Training includes assessment of outpatient populations and their medical problems. Students learn clinical presentation of general medical problems, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and methods of documentation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, daily office or clinical hours (including weekends), medical coverage of hospitalized patients, and evening and weekend on-call hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 673 - General Surgery
During the general surgery clerkship, students learn management of surgical patients in hospital and ambulatory settings. These experiences include presentation and work-up of common surgical problems, surgical interventions, and the care of preoperative, operative, and postoperative patients.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 674 - Emergency Medicine
This course is a six week clerkship with the purpose of providing practical clinical experience in the care of acute medical and surgical emergencies. Students develop an understanding of the concept of triage in an emergency situation. Additionally, students have the opportunity to assess patients of all ages with a variety of problems. Attention is given to the psychosocial and economic factors influencing each patient’s current and future care.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 675 - Obstetrics and Gynecology
This is a six week clerkship with the purpose of providing clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of women. Experience is gained in the areas of family planning, pre, intra, and postpartum care, as well as routine gynecological care for sexually transmitted diseases, dysmenorrhea, and menopausal health. Students come to understand the effects that sexual activity, childbearing, and menopause have on a woman’s medical, emotional, and social well-being.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 676 - General Pediatrics
Pediatrics is a six week clerkship which provides the opportunity to assess medical and surgical problems that require both inpatient and ambulatory management of children. Students spend approximately fifty to sixty hours per week in the clinical setting. Time is spent giving students practical clinical experience in the ambulatory setting managing routine childhood illness and health maintenance, and with the medical team in the hospital at the time of delivery assessing the newborn and caring for children with more severe medical problems. Students learn to recognize the influences that family interactions can have on the course of the patient’s development, well-being, and illness.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 677 - Psychiatry
The purpose of the psychiatry clerkship is to provide the student with clinical experience in the varied presentations of mental illness in inpatient and ambulatory settings. Students have an opportunity to evaluate, identify, and learn management of both acute and non-acute psychiatric patients.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PAST 680 - Preceptorship
The preceptorship is a six week clinical and non-clinical experience that provides
opportunities in clinical evaluation and treatment of patients, and a more in-depth
understanding of the daily administrative aspect of health care practices. Training
includes assessment of a variety of patient populations and their health care
problems. Students strengthen previously developed skills of data gathering from
historic information, physical assessment, and therapeutic treatment planning.
A broad exposure to the administrative aspects of the practice of medicine is
emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of all ACRs and all fourth year PAST courses.
Credits: 6
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PHYS 207 - Physics for Movement Science Laboratory
Required lab for non-MOST majors registered for PHYS 205.
Prerequisites & Notes
Non-MOST majors. Co-requisite: Must register for PHYS 205 - Physics for Movement Science
Credits: 1
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POSC 110 - Introduction to American Government
This course is an overview of the major topics in the American governing systems. It examines the Constitution, the participants in American politics (voters, political parties, media, interest groups), the major institutions (Congress, Presidency, Supreme Courts), and the policy-making process.
Credits: 3
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POSC 130 - Introduction into International Relations
This course is a broad overview of the international system, including theory, the nation-state (1648-present), North and South relations, international law and organizations, and economics.
Credits: 3
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POSC 210 - Public and Human Services Administration
This course studies the executive branch of modern government as well as the general nature of bureaucracy in public and private organizations and in various cultural contexts. Its characteristics as a mechanism for decision making, with emphasis on the American experience, are stressed, with particular attention to problems of goal setting, innovation, and accountability.
Credits: 3
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POSC 320 - Civil Liberties
This is a study of the development of the concept and law of civil liberties in American society and of the problems involved in preserving and broadening these freedoms and maintaining security. Emphasis is on such topics as racial discrimination, freedom of speech and assembly, freedom of belief, the right of association, and equal protection of the laws.
Credits: 3
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POSC 330 - State and Local Politics
This course examines the principles and operations of state and local governments. Topics include policymaking, institutions, political participants and impacts of state and local government on public safety, economics, education, public health and community.
Credits: 3
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POSC 340 - Public Policy
This course studies the major issues facing American citizens today and explores ways to understand them. The analysis of public policy includes determining who is involved in the policy process, learning what the issues mean for citizens and the society, and studying the policy outcomes that result from government action or inaction.
Credits: 3
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POSC 360 - Social Movement Organizations
This course examines social movement organizations at two levels: Practical and theoretical. Students investigate the role of social movement organizations in American politics, how they form, why they succeed or fail, their impact on U.S. society, how they do their work, and how they obtain the resources they require for their operation.
Credits: 3
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POSC 488 - Special Topics in Political Science
This course is a comprehensive examination of a contemporary political problem or critical concern to society. The course dwells on the developmental roots and the contemporary controversy as well as the implications for the future.
Credits: 3
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PPAT 100 - Introduction to Athletic Training
This introductory course in athletic training is designed for students enrolled in the Exercise Science Major/pre-professional athletic training concentration and those considering athletic training as a career. It exposes students to the professional preparation of athletic trainers and their role as a health care profession at all levels. Students will be introduced to the concepts of patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, legal and ethical aspects of providing health care, professionalism and the athletic training profession.
Credits: 2
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PPAT 200 - Practicum in Athletic Training
This practicum in athletic training allows student the opportunity to observe athletic trainers in a clinical. Students will be exposed to athletic trainers, physicians, PA’s and Chiropractors providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and management of injury and illness. The student will develop professional socialization skills and knowledge while observing college and secondary school Athletic Trainers.
Credits: 1
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PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
The fundamentals of the scientific method used to study human behavior, such as maturation and development, perception, learning, and motivation, are explored and applied to such problems as failures in adjustment and conflict resolution. This course is a prerequisite for many other psychology courses.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 109 - Human Development
This introductory course provides an overview of human development through an examination of developmental stages from birth through old age and death. Psychological, biological, behavioral, and cultural issues that affect each stage of development are considered in terms of prominent developmental theories.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 135 - Personality and Personal Adjustment
This course examines prominent theories of personality adjustment and development including psychoanalytic, neo-psychoanalytic, lifespan, humanistic, and behavioral approaches. Students engage in comparative analysis of the fundamental assumptions of each theory and emphasis is placed on how each theory can be applied to understanding human personality and behavior.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 190 - Community Service Experience
Community Service Experience
Credits: 1-2
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PSYC 209 - Social Psychology
This course acquaints students with the principles and processes of social psychology. Topics to be covered include, but will not be limited to, attraction, aggression, prejudice, conformity, persuasion, and so forth. Upon completion of this course, students should have a basic understanding of how individuals think about, are influenced by, and relate to one another.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics
This course examines elementary statistics in behavioral research. Specific topics addressed are describing and comparing raw data, the concept of the curve as a basis for generalizing from samples to populations and tests of significance, procedures for obtaining correlation coefficients, and an introduction to regression analysis. Special attention is given to interpreting psychological research.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 220 - Current Issues in Psychology
Each semester one or more sections of this course are offered that each cover a specific current issue and psychology. Topics may include, but are not limited to; positive psychology, psychology of gender, psychology of sport, and careers in psychology. Every topic will be examined in depth regarding the history, theories, current and controversial issues, and the relation of the issue to psychology and other disciplines.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is repeatable for up to a total of 3 credits.
Credits: 1
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PSYC 221 - Abnormal Psychology
This course is a systematic study of various patterns of abnormal behavior that includes examination basic theories and common treatments for psychopathology. Major disorders are described in the DSM-V are discussed and considered. Special emphasis is placed upon the investigation and interplay of biological, psychological, and social forces that shape abnormal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 250 - Childhood and Adolescent Development
This course develops a fundamental understanding of the cognitive, affective, and physical growth of children and the implications of these for curriculum planning. It includes a field experience in which students work closely with children in neighborhood schools. Students will mentor these children in specific areas of need, apply theories learned in class, and reflect upon the application of theory on practice.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 301 - Research Methods
This course focuses on the application of scientific methodology to the study of thought and behavior. Topics include basic research principles and various methodological approaches, such as observational methods, survey research, and experimental designs. Understanding and evaluating research reports using a basic understanding of research methodology are emphasized and students are responsible for applying research methods to an original behavioral research proposal.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 211 - Introduction to Statistics
Credits: 3
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PSYC 320 - Health Psychology
This course is a survey of psychological theory, research, and practice in the health domain. Didactic, interactive, and experiential methods are used to foster awareness and knowledge of the critical role of behavioral factors in health. Opportunities for application of behavioral principles to aspects of personal health are provided.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 330 - Human Relations in Organizations
This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the many areas of Human Relations in Business. The focus of the course is divided into three sections. 1) Keys to managing yourself, 2) Keys to working with others, and 3) Keys to leading and managing others. The course is anchored by a series of assessments to provide students with a greater understanding of their skill set(s) within these three areas.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 340 - Child Development
Designed for students in psychology, this course reviews individual differences in child growth and development. The emphasis is on development from the prenatal period to adolescence. Major theories of development are reviewed. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development sequences are emphasized. Although the course emphasizes normative development, we also discuss risks and problems of childhood.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 345 - Adolescent and Young Adult Development
Designed for students in psychology, this course reviews individual differences in adolescent growth and development. This emphasis is on development from early adolescence through emerging adulthood. Major theories of development are reviewed. Physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language development sequences are emphasized. Although the course emphasizes normative development, we also discuss risks and problems of adolescence and young adulthood.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 368 - Forensic Psychology
This course examines the interaction between the fields of psychology and criminal justice. This course is designed to examine the many roles a psychologist might assume within the criminal justice system. This course is designed to cover several topics including eyewitness testimony, courtroom psychology, critical incident counseling, NGRI pleas and a variety of other interdisciplinary topics in order to provide students with a wealth and breath of information. Therefore, the goal of this course is to gain a better understanding of the interaction between several disciplines that combine to create the field of Forensic Psychology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 386 - Internship and Seminar
This is an opportunity for students to work, on an individual basis, with a faculty member in the psychology department. This contact can involve doing an extensive research project either on or off campus and/or actually working in a psychological setting applying the principles learned in the classroom. No more than 6 credits of PSYC 386 count toward the basic 33 credits of psychology required for the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Open to PSYC majors only with junior or senior standing.
Credits: 2-10
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PSYC 401 - Motivation and Learning
This course examines the major theories and issues from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Emphasis is placed on the scientific experimental approach to understanding the nature of learning and motivation. Detailed analysis of classical and instrumental conditioning, reinforcement theory, and punishment, along with the contributions of Skinner, Hull, and Tolman, are a few of the areas investigated.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 405 - Physiological Psychology
This course studies the physiological bases of a variety of behaviors. Scientific experimental analysis concerned with sensory processing, learning, motivation, and the development of the major schools and issues in perception are considered. The biological concomitants of various psychological abnormalities are analyzed.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 406 - Psychology of Diversity
This course examines the ways in which culture influences behavior and perception and is concerned with understanding psychological principles as either universal or culture specific. Standard areas of psychology including cognition, development, language acquisition, emotion, abnormal behavior, and social psychology, are explored from a cross-cultural perspective.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 408 - Cognitive Psychology
This course presents the basic concepts of cognitive psychology. Areas include psycholinguistics, cognition, and information processing. Other areas explored are memory, thought categorization, and neural networks. Current and future trends in the field are examined with special consideration of their application to problem-solving enterprises.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 413 - Psychological Testing
This course aims to establish an understanding of the measurement of psychological concepts with particular emphasis on fostering a critical understanding related the appropriate and ethical use of psychological testing and assessment. The measurement of abilities, achievement, attitudes, interests, behaviors, and personality is highlighted with an additional focus on the measurement of such concepts is used throughout the lifespan methods of test construction are also considered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 415 - Child Therapy
This course examines psychological disorders. The present themselves in infancy and childhood explores various approaches to treating these disorders. This course also emphasizes the impact of childhood psychopathology on the family and other social institutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 418 - Behavior Modification
This course is designed to help students in psychology and other fields develop skills in identifying, assessing, and treating behavioral problems. At the end of the course students should be able to do the following: define behavioral theory, identify fundamental behavioral models, recognize major contributors to behavior theory, apply the techniques of behavior therapy, assess different behavioral problems, and generate appropriate treatment strategies for behavioral problems.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 422 - Interviewing and Counseling
This is an introductory course to the concepts and skills used in counseling another helping relationships. The course provides an overview of the nature and goals of hoping, the helping process, and describes the helping relationship with a focus on developing basic counseling skills that will allow you to more effectively listen to and communicate with others. Emphasis is placed on developing introductory level competency in use of helping skills through lecture, experiential class activities, writing, and group discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 440 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior
This course is designed to examine all forms of human sexual behavior, emphasizing attitudes and practical concerns such as interpersonal relationships, emotional involvements, and sexual difficulties, failures, and therapy.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Credits: 3
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PSYC 480 - Directed Research in Psychology
An undergraduate student assists on a research project supervised by a member of the psychology faculty. Enrollment is contingent on voluntary commitment to a research project by both parties (faculty and student). No more than six credits of PSYC 480 can count toward 33 credits of psychology coursework required for the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
Permission of Instructor
Credits: 2-10
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PSYC 482 - Senior Capstone Seminar
This capstone experience, required of all psychology majors, serves as a culminating experience for the undergraduate psychology program. This course assists students in designing, conducting, and reporting on an individual or group research project that investigates selected topics within the field of psychology. Strategies and skills in empirical research and report writing are covered.
Prerequisites & Notes
PSYC majors only.
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 301 - Research Methods
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24 semester hours of psychology.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 510 - Introduction to the Wraparound Process
This course explores the current theory and principles of the wraparound approach as defined by the national wraparound initiative. Specifically, the course reviews the definition and history of wraparound, the four phases of wraparound, the ten principles of wraparound, and the roles of the care manager and family partner. Class activities include group discussion, role-play exercises and videotaped examples of care plan team meetings.
Credits: 1
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PSYC 530 - Psychology of Sport Injury
This course is a seminar pertaining to psychological theory, research, and practice in the domain of sport injury. Group discussion, interactive, experiential, and lecture methods are used to foster awareness and knowledge of psychological responses to sport injury and the role of psychological factors in the occurrence, prevention, and rehabilitation of sport injuries.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 545 - Imagery, Hypnosis, and Self-Hypnosis
This course examines the historical development, theories, techniques, and research in the application of imagery and hypnosis. Special emphasis is placed on the role of those techniques as a tool in human helping professions. Topics covered include: the mind/body relationship, healing and pain management, neurolinguistic programming, criminal investigation, sports skill enhancement, and ethical and legal considerations.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 611 - Psychology of Humor
Psychology of humor provides a theoretical and practical basis for the role and use of humor in our society. This course explores the positive use of humor in areas of education, health and wellness, creativity, and as social commentary. It also investigates the negative uses of humor in society in areas such as racism, sexism, and ethnicity.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 624 - Psychological Statistics
This course provides a foundation in the statistical techniques used in scientific and counseling psychology. Specific topics covered include an overview of basic statistics, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, psychometrics, and statistical approaches to outcome and program evaluation. Students will receive instruction in the use of SPSS.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 626 - Research Project in Psychology
This course builds on the research foundation established in Research 610, and specifically addresses applied research within the discipline of psychology. Interpretation of research and its impact on professional practice are studied. Students participate in the design, implementation and interpretation of a research project.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 629 - Final Portfolio and Review
This course is the capstone experience for students who have been engaged in developing a learning outcome based portfolio during their graduate studies in the psychology department. Students should have completed preparatory steps and portfolio development and consultation with their advisor during prior semesters in the graduate program. In this course, students extend the development of their portfolios into a final phase that includes seminar sessions, guided and independent portfolio preparation, and a final portfolio review.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 630 - Adventure Therapy: Facilitating Life Skills through Experiential Learning
Adventure Therapy: Facilitating Life Skills through Experiential Learning, is a course designed to help students gain a practical and theoretical understanding of adventure therapy. This course offers students the opportunity to facilitate the growth of various life skills (i.e., career development, study skills, goal setting, time management, health, values clarification, etc.) through program development and workshops. Students will explore how the use of experiential education, adventure activities, and life skill development can be used as a treatment modality working with groups and individuals in a variety of settings.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 635 - Psychology in Organizations
This course examines the organizational processes involved in running a business. Students are introduced to several ways in which to implement organizational communication and the management of the workforce through employee motivation and satisfaction, organizational and leadership development and understanding group behavior. Students will experience actual evaluation of group behavior, teams, and conflict, ethics at work the overall influence a motivated workforce will have on a firm through coursework, readings and actual assessments and workshops.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 638 - Adult Development and Learning
This course introduces students to current information related to adult development and learning. Life stage, life phase, and life event theories are examined, as well as research concerning learning during the adult years. Implications for teaching, counseling, and serving adult students are discussed. A special emphasis is placed on adult transitions and the change process.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 642 - Talent Acquisition
This course will cover some of the main content needed to become an effective Master’s level practitioner in Industrial Psychology. The content to be covered will include job analysis and evaluation, employment law, employee selection, and employee performance appraisal to list a few. Students will also learn how to apply statistical analyses to a variety of employment issues.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 645 - Prevention & Group Counseling in Schools
In this course students develop skills in preventing and intervening with violence, substance abuse, mental illness, and child maltreatment. Topics include group guidance and leadership, changing the school climate, consultation, and referrals. Students learn about the relationship of counselors to other professionals in pupil personnel services, the school system, and the community. Students complete a 60-hour pre-practicum in a school.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 646 - Organizational Conflict Management
This course is a classroom simulation that will serve as an experiential opportunity for developing practical skills to prevent and manage everyday workplace (and personal) conflict, and for learning effective tools for resolving disputes. Students will develop conceptual understanding of the psychological and behavioral dynamics of interpersonal, intergroup, and systemic conflict in an organizational context. Students will develop practical skills and acquire effective tools for resolving such conflicts both as a principal party (one who is personally involved in a dispute) and as a third party (one who mediates conflict between others).
Credits: 3
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PSYC 647 - Multisystem Engagement and Family Counseling
This course investigates ways to conceptualize a macro-systemic approach to assessment and intervention with families. The course examines multiple embedded systems, and the larger societal discourse surrounding ‘multi-helper’ situations. The course increases the family therapist’s ability to navigate public sector systems such as schools, courts, and social welfare agencies. Students also explore the system of the professional helper and examine the position of the family therapist in the mental health field.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 648 - Training and Development in Organizations
This course is designed as a practicum in developing and conducting training programs. Specific topics include training needs assessments, training evaluation, program design, as well as presentations skills. A major focus is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to create and implement training and development strategies that result in measurable improvement in individual and organizational performance.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 649 - Communication and Motivation in Organizations
This course examines the communications processes and motivational theories and practices in organizations. Specific areas addressed are communication modes and channels, nonverbal communications, listening skills, and individual, group, and organizational communication issues. Theories of motivation and their implementation in the workplace are also addressed.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 650 - Organizational Development and Change
This course examines the process of planned organizational change. Students are introduced to several organizational development techniques, including team building, job enrichment, survey feedback, Quality of Work programs, and the quality-control circle. Class demonstrations and participatory activities help students experience organizational change strategies.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 651 - Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education
This is an introduction to various forms of organizations and functions in student personnel work in higher education. Student development theory is analyzed and its utilization is examined in a variety of settings, including admissions, counseling, financial aid, residence life, and career development.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 652 - Consulting Skills
This course examines management, motivational, and leadership theories and their applications in a variety of settings. Change strategies, organizational development, and the role of the consultant are emphasized.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 654 - Issues and Techniques in Athletic Counseling
This course examines current counseling strategies used with members of sport teams at high school, college, and professional levels. Participants explore current research in three main areas: motivation and skill development, psychosocial development, and career maturity. Class demonstrations, counseling experiences, and field visits are designed to enhance learning.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 655 - Current Issues in Student Personnel
This course provides an in-depth study of current trends, issues, and problems facing the student personnel field today. Students will explore demographic, social, financial, ethical, legal, and professional issues through research, readings in current periodicals, class presentations, and discussion.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 657 - Professional Studies in Athletic Counseling
This course is designed to prepare athletic counseling students for their roles as professionals in the field. Areas of study include professional ethics, record keeping, NCAA guidelines, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and legal issues.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 659 - Child Assessment
Child Assessment
Credits: 3
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PSYC 660 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy
This course introduces students to the history of marriage and family counseling, major interpretive systems, current theoretical issues, counseling techniques, and practices. While the course focuses on helping students understand these cognitive elements, it also provides for some direct experience with counseling techniques and assessment instruments.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 670 - Psychology of the College-Age Adult
Covering ages 17 to 25, this course deals with psychological and social development in this critical period. Principle dimensions and conditions influencing development are examined. Relevant research findings are related to the student’s current circumstances and stage of development.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 671 - Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice
This course focuses on how colleges across the nation are being challenged to create equitable and inclusive learning environments for students across a diverse range of social backgrounds and identities, including the marginalized population. It provides overview on development of the awareness, knowledge, and skills to be a versatile multiculturally competent student affairs practitioner.
Prerequisites & Notes
This course is restricted to traditional graduate and doctoral students only.
Credits: 3
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PSYC 672 - Laboratory in Counseling Athletes
This course is designed for athletic counseling students who wish to improve their career development, counseling, and skill building techniques with athletes. Participants have an opportunity to practice strategies to enhance their effectiveness in counseling this unique population.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 673 - Human Factors in the Workplace
This course is designed as an overview and practicum in the study of organizational ergonomics. The major goal is to provide students with a broad understanding of the worker’s relationship with technology and the design of the workplace environment. The course involves contemporary human factors theory, concepts, principles, and research techniques. A hypermedia laboratory allows students the opportunity to apply ergonomic principles using computer simulations.
Credits: 4
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PSYC 674 - Counseling for Enhanced Performance
This course focuses on the psychological skills, methods, and strategies used by performance enhancement consultants working in business, industry, personnel development, sport, and other domains. Each student has the opportunity to practice performance enhancement interventions in a supervised setting. The course is conducted as a seminar, emphasizing participant interactions and cooperative learning. Major theories covered include the transtheoretical model, the theory of planned behavior, self-efficacy theory, self-determination theory, flow, IZOF theory, catastrophe theory, competence motivation theory, the multi-dimensional model of leadership, goal setting theory, attribution theory, and reversal theory.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 675 - Clinical Seminar in Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment Planning
This course examines mental health counseling within the confines of the medical model.Major topics include clinical assessment andtreatment planning, as well as program design and utilization of existing facilities forinpatient, outpatient, partial treatment, and aftercare.
Prerequisites & Notes
Credits: 3
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PSYC 680 - Group Dynamics
This is an examination of and experience in basic group processes. Emphasis is on knowledge of group dynamics, skill building as group leaders, and participation in a group experience. Awareness of self and others at increasingly open and honest levels of communication is encouraged without the intensity of encounter approaches.
Credits: 3
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