Programs in Psychology and Clinical Psychology
About the Programs
Master of Science: 45.0 quarter credits
Doctor of Philosophy: 90.0 quarter credits
The MS program is designed for students interested in advanced education in scientific psychology in order to obtain further educational or career opportunities.
The PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology places equal emphasis on clinical research and the application of scientific principles.
The PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Applied Cognitive and Brain Science is designed for students who wish to pursue a research based career in human experimental psychology with a concentration in applied cognitive and brain science.
For more information, visit the Department of Psychology website.
Master of Science in Psychology
The Master of Science degree in the Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences, is ideal for students interested in pursuing an advanced education in scientific psychology and research methods.
The program is an opportunity for students to take their first step into graduate education, and to begin a path toward further educational and career opportunities. These opportunities include further graduate-level training leading to a PhD, a career in research, or other educational and administrative opportunities. The curriculum is focused on training in a range of research experience in neurocognitive and behavioral sciences. In addition to required coursework, students are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours per week with a research mentor in laboratory activities. These activities culminate with the successful completion of an empirical thesis.
Requirements for Admission
Applicants must meet the general University requirements for admission, including a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants to the graduate program in psychology are also required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general tests. Only applications for full-time status are considered.
Various factors are considered in choosing students. These include background in psychology, undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) GPA, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation. The minimum expected combined GRE score is 302, with scores 150 on each section (verbal, quantitative) of the GRE.
For additional information on how to apply, visit Drexel's Admissions Requirements for Psychology page.
Degree Requirements
The general requirements for earning the MS degree in psychology are as follows:
- Completion of all required coursework with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, with no grade lower than a B in any required (non-elective) course and no more than two course grades of C or lower.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 45.0 course credits.
- Successful completion of required research laboratory hours.
- Completion of an empirical thesis.
- Research laboratory: 8 hours/week for two years; 6 additional credits of independent study will pertain to the student's laboratory research.
For more information on specific requirements, consult the Program Handbook on the Master's of Science in Psychology website.
| Required Courses | ||
| PSY 510 | Research Methods I | 3.0 |
| PSY 511 | Research Methods II | 3.0 |
| PSY 512 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 530 | Principles of Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| PSY 610 | Data Analysis in Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 624 | Behavior Analysis | 3.0 |
| PSY 690 | Master of Science Research I | 3.0 |
| PSY 691 | Master of Science Research II | 3.0 |
| PSY 692 | Master of Science Research III | 3.0 |
| To enhance individual plans of study, students select additional electives to reach a minimum of 45.0 credits | 18.0 | |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
PhD in Psychology: Clinical Psychology
The PhD program in Psychology: Clinical Psychology is fully accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). It encompasses five years of full-time study and provides graduate students with a strong foundation in relevant psychological theory, experience in the practice of psychological assessment and intervention, experience in conducting meaningful clinical research, and opportunities to develop teaching competencies.
Requirements for Admission
All students are admitted with the expectation that they intend to complete the PhD degree. However, before advancing to doctoral-level studies, students must earn the MS, including completion of a master’s thesis. Admitted students who hold a bachelor’s degree are expected to complete both the master’s degree and post-master’s portions of the Drexel curriculum. Applicants who already hold a master’s from another university may be admitted with post-master’s status if their graduate-level preparation is deemed equivalent to the master’s portion of the Drexel curriculum.
Requirements for Students Enrolling with a Bachelor’s Degree
For those entering with a bachelor’s degree, the PhD program requires approximately five years to complete. The first two years of training correspond to the master’s-level studies: focusing on clinical areas such as entry-level assessment and intervention skills, psychopathology, and specialized study in cognitive-behavior therapy, neuropsychology, health psychology, and/or forensic psychology. These two years also include a major focus on research skills, involving statistics, research design, and supervised research experience with the mentor. Entry-level assessment, intervention, and teaching skills are also developed.
By the end of the first two years of study, students should have completed 45 credits of coursework, maintained a GPA of at least 3.5, developed and defended a thesis, and completed 800 hours of practicum experience in the form of a clinical practicum. Students demonstrating satisfactory performance in these areas will be admitted to post-master’s status.
Requirements for Students Who Already Hold a Master’s Degree
Students entering with a master’s degree from another university complete the PhD requirements in 4-5 years. The master’s degree should have included an experimental thesis. Students lacking this prerequisite will still be considered for admission, but such students will be required to complete a research project equivalent to the Drexel master’s thesis. In addition, students must demonstrate a GPA of at least 3.5 in master’s-level courses in order to be accepted for post-master’s status.
For additional information on how to apply, visit Drexel's Admissions Requirements for Psycholology page
Curriculum
The program in Clinical Psychology curriculum follows the scientist-practitioner model and APA guidelines on accreditation of doctoral clinical psychology programs. It also considers state licensing guidelines and various publications that have been written on the topic of doctoral education, training, and credentialing in clinical psychology, as well as the specialty areas of cognitive-behavior therapy, forensic psychology, health psychology, and neuropsychology.
The following section outlines the courses required for graduation for entering Bachelor's-level students. The PhD program curriculum requires the student to earn a minimum of 90 credits. Typically, students enroll in 27 credits during the first year, 22 credits during the second and third years, 12 credits in the fourth year, and 8 credits during the fifth/final internship year. Drexel University operates on a calendar of four eleven-week terms. Students in the program do not take courses during Summer Term in order to complete research projects and continue clinical practicum training.
All coursework can be divided into two major components: (1) Foundations of Psychology, which is the evolving body of knowledge in the discipline of psychology, and (2) Clinical and Professional Training, which focuses on the application of theory and empirical research to the practice of psychology. Listed below are all required and elective courses offered within the Drexel psychology curriculum followed by specific requirements for each concentration. Credit levels listed are set at the minimum required.
| Foundations of Psychology | ||
| History and Systems | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 712 | History and Systems | 3.0 |
| Statistics/Research Methods | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 510 | Research Methods I | 3.0 |
| PSY 610 | Data Analysis in Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 710 | Data Analysis II | 3.0 |
| PSY 711 | Data Analysis III: Advanced Topics | 3.0 |
| PSY 898 | Master's Thesis in Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 998 | PhD Dissertation in Psychology | 4.0 |
| Suggested Elective | ||
| Research Methods II | ||
| Biological Bases of Behavior | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 530 | Principles of Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| PSY 630 | Psychopharmacology | 3.0 |
| Suggested Elective | ||
| PSY 812 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| Cognitive/Affective Bases of Behavior | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 512 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 514 | Behavioral Assessment I | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Human-Computer Interface Design | ||
| Problem Solving & Creativity | ||
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | ||
| Social Bases of Behavior | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 550 | Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 517 | Social Cognition | 3.0 |
| Clinical and Professional Training | ||
| General Foundations of Practice | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 560 | Teaching and Consultation (1.0 credit course taken 3 times) | 3.0 |
| PSY 520 | Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| PSY 524 | Professional Issues and Ethics | 3.0 |
| PSY 552 | Proseminar in Diversity | 2.0 |
| Foundations of Psychological Evaluation/Measurement | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 522 | Psychological and Intellectual Assessment | 3.0 |
| PSY 620 | Personality Assessment | 3.0 |
| PSY 515 | Behavioral Assessment II | 3.0 |
| Electives | ||
| Neuropsychological Assessment | ||
| Neuropsychological Case Analysis and Integration | ||
| Forensic Assessment I | ||
| Forensic Assessment II | ||
| Foundations of Intervention | ||
| Required | ||
| PSY 721 | Principles of Psychotherapy | 3.0 |
| PSY 722 | Psychotherapy Theories | 3.0 |
| PSY 897 | Clinical Psychology Practicum Seminar | 3.0 |
| PSY 899 | Practicum | 1.0 |
| PSY 999 | Internship | 4.0 |
| Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Neuropsychology | ||
| Forensic Assessment I | ||
| Child Psychopathology & Treatment | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | ||
| Advanced Topics in Health Psychology | ||
| Advanced Professional Training | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12.0 | |
| Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents | ||
| Criminal Law and Psychology | ||
| Social Science Applications to the Law | ||
| Neuropsychological Evaluation and Intervention of Children and Adolescents | ||
| Autism Spectrum Disorders | ||
| Family Therapy | ||
| Pediatric Psychology | ||
| Substance Abuse | ||
| Psychotherapy with Young Children | ||
| Seminar in Mind and Body Studies | ||
| Social Problem Solving and Child Psychopathology | ||
| Behavioral Stress Management | ||
| Advanced Topics in Health Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Disability | ||
| Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | ||
| Neuropsychological Evaluation & Intervention of the Elderly | ||
| Psychology of Rehabilitation | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Total Credits | 95.0 | |
Concentrations
Clinical Neuropsychology Concentration
The clinical neuropsychology concentration includes courses, research, and clinical experiences designed to train the students for professional practice in neuropsychology. Clinical neuropsychology involves the application of psychological assessment and intervention to the problems encountered by people with brain injury or illness. The knowledge of brain-behavior functioning and the incorporation of neuropsychological conceptualizations with traditional clinical conceptualizations of functioning are aimed at providing the student with a wider perspective regarding the range of human functioning and disability. The student is able to pursue specific interests in geriatrics, pediatrics, traumatic brain injury, and rehabilitation.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One neuropsychology practicum (800 hours)
- A neuropsychology-focused thesis and dissertation
- Required classes: Principles of Neuropsychology, Principles of Neuroscience, Neuropsychological Assessment, Case Analysis and Integration
- At least two neuropsychology electives: Models of Memory, Rehabilitation
- Psychology, Advanced Neuropsychology Assessment and Intervention:
- Children and Adolescents, Advanced Neuropsychology Assessment and
- Intervention: The Elderly.
Forensic Psychology Concentration
Forensic psychology involves the application of assessment and intervention techniques to informing legal decision-makers and attorneys on questions in criminal, civil, and family law. Those who concentrate in forensic psychology will be trained in relevant law, behavioral science research, and assessment and intervention approaches with a particular focus on juvenile and criminal issues.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One forensic psychology practicum (800 hours)
- A forensic psychology-focused thesis and dissertation
- At least two years of research in an area related to forensic psychology
- Required classes: Forensic Assessment I and II, Law and Mental Health
- At least two forensic psychology electives.
Clinical Health Psychology Concentration
Health psychology adopts a broad-based, biopsychosocial perspective in order to: (1) better understand the interplay among behavioral, emotional, cognitive, social, and biological factors regarding health, wellness, and physical disease; (2) promote and maintain wellness and positive physical health; (3) prevent, treat, and rehabilitate illness and disability, and (4) improve the health care delivery system. The health psychology concentration aims to provide specialty training in order to prepare graduate students for academic and/or clinical positions where the primary focus is on physical health problems.
In addition to the core curriculum:
- One health psychology practicum (800 hours)
- A health psychology-focused thesis and dissertation
- Required classes: PSY 720 Health Psychology, PSY 815 Evidence-Based Assessment and Psychotherapy
- At least three Health Psychology electives
CBT Concentration
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) represents a broad family of psychological interventions that are grounded in scientific theories and principles derived from psychology and related disciplines, and that stress the empirical validation of intervention methods. Various theories, principles, models, and techniques fall under the general rubric of CBT, and these approaches have been applied to the full range of human experience, from the assessment and treatment of severe psychopathology and profound developmental delays to primary prevention efforts to enhancing peak performance among athletes.
Common features of the various CBT approaches include a focus primarily on the present rather than the past, an emphasis on parsimony in theoretical explanations, grounding in learning principles (including principles related to how we interpret the world and/or how we related to our own experience), and the emphasis on epistemological empiricism. The CBT concentration aims to provide pre-specialty training in order to prepare graduate students for academic and/or clinical positions in which CBT is a primary focus.
Additional concentration requirements beyond the core curriculum include:
- One CBT-oriented practicum (800 hours)
- A CBT-focused thesis and/or dissertation
- Required classes: PSY 820 Cognitive Behavior Therapy, PSY 840 Advanced Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Behavioral Stress Management (taken in second year with Personality Assessment taken in third year)
- At least two CBT electives: Child Psychopathology and its Treatment, Seminar in Mind/Body Studies, Pediatric Psychology, Eating and its Disorders, Substance Abuse, and others as offered and approved by the Concentration Head.
For more information on the PhD program requirements,contact the Clinical Psychology PhD Program.
PhD in Psychology: Applied Cognitive and Brain Science (ACBS)
The Department of Psychology's program in Applied Cognitive and Brain Sciences (ACBS) is a research oriented, non-clinical, PhD concentration. The program places equal emphasis on basic research and the application of scientific principles.
Admissions
Drexel University is seeking applicants with a strong academic record, as evidenced by their GRE scores (a quantitative plus verbal sum of 1250 or greater is desirable), strength of undergraduate institution and GPA (3.5 or greater is preferred). In addition, applicants should have outstanding letters of recommendation (from doctoral-level academic, research oriented psychologists, if possible), high-quality research experience, and include a statement of purpose that convinces Drexel that a potential student is an excellent “match” for one or more of our research groups.
For more details on how to apply to this program, please visit the Graduate Admissions Psychology page.
Curriculum
The PhD program curriculum requires student to earn a minimum of 90.0 credits. Students completing the concentration in Applied Cognitive and Brain Science take all or most of their core courses within the first two years. The third and fourth years, following the receipt of the master’s degree, successful passing of the qualifying examinations, and advancement to doctoral candidacy, will be spent in enrichment or specialization courses negotiated with their research supervisor and in research activities.
The following section outlines the courses required for graduation for entering Bachelor's-level students.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BMES 510 | Biomedical Statistics | 4.0 |
| PSY 512 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.0 |
| PSY 530 | Principles of Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| PSY 560 | Teaching and Consultation | 1.0 |
| Term Credits | 11.0 | |
| Winter | ||
| BMES 515 | Experimental Design in Biomedical Research | 4.0 |
| PSY 560 | Teaching and Consultation | 1.0 |
| PSY 812 | Cognitive Neuroscience | 3.0 |
| PSY 898 | Master's Thesis in Psychology | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 11.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMES 518 | Interpretation of Biomedical Data | 3.0 |
| PSY 560 | Teaching and Consultation | 1.0 |
| PSY 614 | Problem Solving & Creativity | 3.0 |
| PSY 865 | Special Topics in Psychology | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 10.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| For the second year and beyond the student’s academic schedule will be determined jointly by the student and their primary mentor/advisor. Pre and Post Master’s coursework will be partly shaped to suit the student’s goals and may be drawn from the following list of courses. (Additional courses may be added as appropriate and with the approval of the program director.) | ||
| Term Credits | 0.0 | |
| Total Credit: 32.0 | ||
| Sample Electives | ||
| Research Methods I | ||
| Research Methods II | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Consciousness | ||
| Data Analysis in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Human-Computer Interface Design | ||
| Motivation and Emotion | ||
| Empirical Unconscious Process | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Psychopharmacology | ||
| Sensory and Motor Systems | ||
| Forensic Assessment I | ||
| Forensic Assessment II | ||
| Data Analysis II | ||
| Data Analysis III: Advanced Topics | ||
| History and Systems | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Criminal Law and Psychology | ||
| Neuropsychological Evaluation and Intervention of Children and Adolescents | ||
| Cognitive Neuroscience | ||
| Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Master's Thesis in Psychology | ||
| PhD Dissertation in Psychology | ||
| Enrichment Courses from other Disciplines | ||
| Computer Science | ||
| CS 510 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| CS 530 | Developing User Interfaces | 3.0 |
| CS 610 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence | 3.0 |
| Information Systems | ||
| INFO 608 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3.0 |
| INFO 610 | Analysis of Interactive Systems | 3.0 |
| INFO 611 | Design of Interactive Systems | 3.0 |
| Biomedical Engineering and Sciences | ||
| BMES 531 | Chronobioengineering I | 3.0 |
| BMES 532 | Chronobioengineering II | 3.0 |
| BMES 551 | Biomedical Signal Processing | 3.0 |
| BMES 710 | Neural Signals | 3.0 |
For more information on the PhD program requirements, consult Department of Psychology's web site.
Facilities
Computers
Computer resources for student use include more than 20 personal computers (IBM, Macintosh) available in the library and 10 IBM PCs available in the computer laboratory. Both facilities are near the department. In both locations, word processing and biostatistics software is available.
By using computers from their homes or in the library, students have free access to e-mail and a wide array of online services (e.g. , the Internet, World Wide Web, and literature databases such as PsychLit and Medline).
Library
Psychology books and journals are located at the Center City Hahnemann Campus library, Moore Campus Library on Henry Avenue, Queen Lane Library on the Queen Lane Campus, and the W. W. Hagerty Library on the University City Campus. The combined holdings represent one of the best psychology libraries on the East Coast.
Equipment
Testing equipment for classroom instruction is available to psychology graduate students. The program also has videotape and audiotape equipment available for classroom instruction and research activities.
Courses
PSY 510 Research Methods I 3.0 Credits
Develops a practical, conceptual understanding of statistical data analysis, the logic of hypothesis testing, and statistical inference. Requires students to identify researchable topics, critically review evidence from prior studies, and prepare proposals for gathering appropriate evidence.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 511 Research Methods II 3.0 Credits
This course will focus on topics regarding the development, execution, analysis, and interpretation of psychotherapy outcome investigations in the clinical psychology across a variety of topical areas (e.g., psychopathology, behavioral medicine).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 510 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 512 Cognitive Psychology 3.0 Credits
Emphasizes understanding normal cognition as a basis for recognizing and identifying when abnormality may exist. Covers topics including perception and pattern recognition; attention, learning, and memory; language and communication; and problem-solving and decision-making.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 514 Behavioral Assessment I 3.0 Credits
Reviews the major principles of learning developed by major theorists in psychology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 515 Behavioral Assessment II 3.0 Credits
This course will provide a review of the theoretic principles and assumptions underlying behavioral assessment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 514 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 516 Developmental Psychology 3.0 Credits
Studies the nature of developmental processes across the life -perceptual, intellectual, emotional, social, and neuropsychological-and the factors influencing or limiting them.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 517 Social Cognition 3.0 Credits
This course will examine the broad domain of social cognition, with special emphasis on its relevance for clinical psychology. The purpose of the course is to present current evidence regarding the influence of social cognitive variables on normal and abnormal behavior.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 518 Social Psychology 3.0 Credits
Studies the causes of social influence and the effects of others on behavior and cognitions of the individual, in such areas as attitude formation and change, social perception, affiliation, and attraction.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 520 Psychopathology 3.0 Credits
Familiarizes the student with existing categories of mental disorders, their diagnosis, and their treatment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 522 Psychological and Intellectual Assessment 3.0 Credits
Covers the theoretical and practical uses of tests designed to measure intellectual, cognitive, and academic abilities, including administration and interpretation of the most widely used measures.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 524 Professional Issues and Ethics 3.0 Credits
Discusses issues in the delivery of professional psychology, including confidentiality, supervision, standards of practice, and ethics in clinical psychology. Uses case studies to emphasize state and APA regulations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 530 Principles of Neuroscience 3.0 Credits
Explores the structure and function of the central nervous system, with emphasis on the physiological basis of behavior. Covers topics including the senses, nerve function, and brain structure.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 540 Principles of Neuropsychology 3.0 Credits
Introduces the current state of the field and well-recognized and commonly used approaches in the clinical understanding of human brain-behavior relationships.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 542 Neuropsychological Assessment 3.0 Credits
Covers the theory and practical use of major neuropsychological assessment devices, including the Halstead-Reitan and other tests used in contemporary neuropsychology.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 543 Neuropsychological Assess II 3.0 Credits
This course covers principles and practices of neuropsychological testing. Students are taught to administer and interpret major neuropsychological tests and batteries. The focus of the course is on practical knowledge, report writing and neuropsychological clinical practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 542 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 550 Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology 3.0 Credits
Provides an overview of the impact of cultural, ethnic and racial factors on the practice of applied psychology with the goal of developing multicultural competency in clinical practice.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 6 credits
PSY 552 Proseminar in Diversity 2.0 Credits
The seminar series will focus on contemporary issues in psychology related to issues of diversity, especially with regard to clinical research and treatment. Seminars will invovle a mixture of group discussions, lectures, and guest speakers.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 560 Teaching and Consultation 1.0,2.0 Credit
Teaching of Psychology is designed to teach psychology graduate students how to teach within the discipline of psychology. Basic principles of psychology, educational and psychological theories, as well as in class demonstrations will comprise course content, as well as discussion of "vignettes" and challenges that teaching assistants are likely to encounter in their early professional development.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 1 times for 3 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 562 Consciousness 3.0 Credits
A survey of the philosophical, behavioral, and biological basis for conscious thought. Particular attention will be paid to the neural correlates of consciousness and the evolution, development and neuropsychology of the self.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 610 Data Analysis in Psychology 3.0 Credits
Deals with the problems confronted by the social scientist in creating and working with a numerical database, including some coverage of the use of computers in calculating both parametric and non-parametric statistics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 612 Psychology of Human-Computer Interface Design 3.0 Credits
Explores the psychological aspects of human interaction with computing technology, focusing on the design, evaluation, and redesign of usable and useful human-computer interactions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 614 Problem Solving & Creativity 3.0 Credits
Introduces current research on problem-solving and creativity. Includes lectures, classroom demonstrations, and exercises.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 616 Motivation and Emotion 3.0 Credits
Considers the behavioral consequences of psychological levels of motivation and emotion.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 617 Empirical Unconscious Process 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to review empirical evidence concerning the assessments and nature of unconscious processes and to consider the relevance of this information for traditional conceptions of the unconscious and for psychotherapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 618 Psychology of Loss & Bereavement 3.0 Credits
Covers the study of human attachment and loss, such as death, separation, job loss, and retirement.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 620 Personality Assessment 3.0 Credits
Introduces theories underlying the assessment of personality via the use of objective instruments. Teaches students to administer and interpret a select sample of major personality tests.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 621 Theories of Personality 3.0 Credits
Reviews different theories of personality, including behavioral, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and medical, as they apply to normal human functioning and abnormal behavior.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 624 Behavior Analysis 3.0 Credits
The course will provide an overview of learning theories as applied to both adaptive and pathological behavior. The assumptions underlying learning and conditioning of complex systems will also be presented. A behavior laboratory will provide problem-based projects for students to integrate and analyze their observation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 630 Psychopharmacology 3.0 Credits
Presents a theoretical and practical study of major categories of psychoactive drugs. Emphasizes the effects on behavior as supported by recent clinical studies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 632 Sensory and Motor Systems 3.0 Credits
Examines the physiological function of the sensory and motor systems, from the level of the central nervous system through receptor functions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 642 Neuropsychological Case Analysis and Integration 3.0 Credits
Reviews the analysis of neuropsychological data, including the integration of historical, interview, behavioral, and formal assessment data. Emphasizes integrating traditional interview and observation techniques and the ability to conceptualize actual clinical cases in oral and written form.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 646 Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents 3.0 Credits
Covers instruments and issues related to the assessment of children and adolescents. Involves both didactic and practical training in psychological and behavioral assessment, test interpretation, and report writing for children with various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 648 Forensic Assessment I 3.0 Credits
Discusses the use of psychological testing procedures as they relate to testimony in court and legal proceedings. Concentrates on the practical and ethical problems for the clinician involved in clinical practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 649 Forensic Assessment II 3.0 Credits
The course focuses on distinguishing forensic assessment from other kinds of assessment performed by mental health professionals, and describing core principles that can serve to guide forensic clinicians. Using frequently identified legal issues as a guide; the course provides a combination of practical training and empirical overview of various relevant topics within the area of forensic assessment. Students may have the opportunity to be involved in a supervised forensic assessment during the period over which the course is taught. Course requirements include writing a report based on hypothetical data, and a paper on a topic approved by the instructor.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 648 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 650 Child Psychopathology & Treatment 3.0 Credits
This course will explore empirical literature on the diagnosis, assessment, etiology, course, and treatment of various psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence. Students will understand the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria's application to children, symptom presentation in children, and issues of differential diagnosis. Empirically supported treatments for childhood disorders will be examined.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 690 Master of Science Research I 3.0 Credits
Students will enroll in a three-term Master's Thesis course under the direct supervision of their mentor. The goal is to foster the development of an independent research project under the supervision of their designated research mentor. This is Part one of the 3-part sequence course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
PSY 691 Master of Science Research II 3.0 Credits
Students will enroll in a three-term Master's Thesis course under the direct supervision of their mentor. The goal is to foster the development of an independent research project under the supervision of their designated research mentor. This is Part two of the 3-part sequence course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
Prerequisites: PSY 690 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 692 Master of Science Research III 3.0 Credits
Students will enroll in a three-term Master's Thesis course under the direct supervision of their mentor. The goal is to foster the development of an independent research project under the supervision of their designated research mentor. This is Part three of the 3-part sequence course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY.
Prerequisites: PSY 690 [Min Grade: C] and PSY 691 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 710 Data Analysis II 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the advances statistical tools most frequently used in clinical psychology research. The class will give you a basic theoretical background in the procedure, and it will familiarize you with computer-based analysis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 610 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 711 Data Analysis III: Advanced Topics 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to acquaint students with advanced statistical tools most frequently used in clinical psychology research. The class will give you a basic theoretical background on the procedures, and it will familiarize you with computer-based analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the application and interpretation of statistics.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 610 [Min Grade: C] and PSY 710 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 712 History and Systems 3.0 Credits
Covers the history and various systematic theories of psychology. Explores the conceptual foundations of psychology from its inception to the present day.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 720 Health Psychology 3.0 Credits
Discusses the role of the clinical psychologist in the medical setting. Involves didactic and clinical training focusing on behavioral medicine, sleep disorders, hypnosis, consultation-liaison services, and biofeedback.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 721 Principles of Psychotherapy 3.0 Credits
Introduces fundamental clinical interviewing skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 722 Psychotherapy Theories 3.0 Credits
Introduces common psychotherapeutic theories (e.g., psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive) used with patients with primarily emotional and neuropsychological problems.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PSY 721 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 730 Criminal Law and Psychology 3.0 Credits
This advanced seminar focuses on the criminal justice system's treatment of mental disordered offenders. Students will learn about the major mental disorders and the ways in which our criminal law accounts for the impact of those illnesses on a defendant's criminal responsibility.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 734 Social Science Applications to the Law 3.0 Credits
This seminar is designed to inform doctoral students in psychology about the usefulness of social science information in the practice and scholarship of law, at the same time indicating the problems and pitfalls of using such information, particularly at the appellate level. Thus, the seminar explores the interplay and conflict between law and psychology and the many ways in which social science research can or should have an influence on legal decision making.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 740 Neuropsychological Evaluation and Interpretation of Adults 3.0 Credits
Covers the neuropsychological assessment of adult patients with brain injury and the subsequent design of reports and rehabilitation programs. Discusses both assessment instruments and rehabilitation techniques for brain injuries and associated problems. Emphasizes clinical experience with patients.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 746 Neuropsychological Evaluation and Intervention of Children and Adolescents 3.0 Credits
Covers the neuropsychological assessment of younger patients with brain injuries, learning disabilities, or developmental disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 750 Autism Spectrum Disorders 3.0 Credits
In this course we will investigate autism spectrum disorders including characteristics, assessments, systems and family issues, and current theories about the nature and biological basis for autism.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 811 Introduction to Hierarchical Linear Models and Longitudinal Data Analysis 3.0 Credits
Content will focus on an introduction to longitudinal data analysis, an introduction to standard repeated statistical methods, advanced issues, and application in psychological research including GEE and clustered techniques.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY and classification is PhD and program is PHD.
Prerequisites: PSY 610 [Min Grade: C] and PSY 710 [Min Grade: C] and PSY 711 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 812 Cognitive Neuroscience 3.0 Credits
This course provides an overview of the field of Cognitive Neuroscience, including a review of sophisticated modeling and neuro-imaging technologies to answer important questions about behavior, the mind and the brain .
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CLPS or major is LWPY or major is PSY.
Prerequisites: PSY 530 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 815 Evidence-Based Psychotherapy 1.0 Credit
This advanced elective course will provide training in scientifically supported psychological assessment and treatment methods. A range of methods (e.g., Problem-Solving Therapy, Gottman marital therapy, etc.) will be presented through book chapters, videos, role plays, etc.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 3 credits
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY and classification is PhD and program is PHD.
PSY 820 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to cognitive behavior theory and therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 821 Family Therapy 3.0 Credits
Family therapy theories will be reviewed including historically important, current and innovative approaches. In this course students will: 1) learn/integrate concepts and methods of family therapy, 2) appropriately apply these concepts and methods to case material, (3) critically evaluate psychotherapy outcome research relevant to family therapy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CLPS or major is LWPY or major is PSY and classification is PhD.
PSY 822 Pediatric Psychology 3.0 Credits
The focus of pediatric psychology is the understanding, assessing, and intervening in the relationship between physical and psychological health. In this course students will: (1) learn pediatric psychology theory and practice including professional issues, assessment strategies and intervention approaches, (2) apply concepts to develop appropriate and effective treatment plans for case examples.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CLPS or major is LWPY or major is PSY and classification is PhD.
PSY 823 Substance Abuse 3.0 Credits
This Substance Abuse is multidimensional. The purpose is to become familiarized with the different substances of abuse and their involvement in the brain, as well as symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal; increase awareness of the psychological impact that substance abuse has on individuals, couples, and families; and teach assessment and intervention skills.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 824 Psychotherapy with Young Children 3.0 Credits
Reviews the different approaches of intervening with clinical issues in children and families.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 825 Seminar in Mind and Body Studies 3.0 Credits
Through a seminar format, this course will provide an exploration and analysis of the scientific literature concerning health and disease, regarding the integration of biomedical, psychological, social, spiritual, and philosophical domains.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 826 Social Problem Solving and Child Psychopathology 3.0 Credits
This elective course presents an overview of interpersonal cognitive problem solving (ICPS) and their prerequisite skills in normal and diagnostically disturbed populations beginning at age four, and is divided into three sections: Correlation Research; Preventive/Treatment Interventions; and the I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) prevention program.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 827 Behavioral Stress Management 3.0 Credits
This graduate level seminar will provide hands-on teaching of various behavioral stress management strategies. These strategies (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation) are the fundamental skills often part of larger anxiety reduction or stress management protocols for a wide variety of psychological problems. The emphasis of this course is on knowing when to apply these strategies and learning how to competently implement these skills for adult populations. The instructor will model the various strategies and students are expected to role play simulated therapy cases.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 828 Weight and Eating Disorders 3.0 Credits
The purpose of this course is to review psychological determinants of body weight and eating behavior as well as psychological treatments for obesity and eating disorders.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 829 Psychopathy 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on the historical concepts/definitions of psychopathy and the use of various assessment methodologies in clinical and forensic populations; review of comorbidity of psychopathy with other Axis I and Axis II disorders. Students will gain experience in the assessment of psychopathy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CLPS or major is LWPY or major is PSY.
PSY 830 Advanced Topics in Health Psychology 3.0 Credits
This advanced seminar covers current empirical research in health psychology relevant to theory, epidemiology, and evidence based mental health assessment and intervention, focusing on medical conditions and chronic illnesses that psychologists most often encounter across varied populations, as well as the increased role psychologists play in medical and health settings.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 840 Advanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 3.0 Credits
This course will include didactic training, in class demonstrations, video demonstrations, in-class practice sessions implementing cognitive and behavioral therapy techniques for specific psychological disorders including panic disorder, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is PSY and classification is PhD and program is PHD.
Prerequisites: PSY 820 [Min Grade: C]
PSY 843 Neuropsychological Evaluation of Head Trauma 3.0 Credits
Covers the neuropsychological assessment of patients with head trauma and the subsequent design of reports and rehabilitation programs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 845 Neuropsychological Evaluation & Intervention of the Elderly 3.0 Credits
Covers the neuropsychological assessment of elderly patients with brain injury, such as primary degenerative conditions (e.g., dementia and Alzheimer's disease).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 850 Psychology of Disability 3.0 Credits
Reviews disability determination and discusses issues of disability.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 852 Neuropsychological Services Delivery Systems 3.0 Credits
College/Department: College of Arts and Sciences
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 854 Psychology of Rehabilitation 3.0 Credits
Discusses issues of psychological assessment and intervention as they apply to rehabilitation.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 865 Special Topics in Psychology 0.5-9.0 Credits
Covers special topics of relevance and significance to the discipline of psychology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
PSY 897 Clinical Psychology Practicum Seminar 3.0 Credits
Consistent with APA requirements for accredited programs, the class serves a colloquium function, brings students together to learn about and discuss clinical- and practicum-related issues, and provides a vehicle for information on practice-related issues.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 898 Master's Thesis in Psychology 3.0 Credits
Requires supervised research at the master's level.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 899 Practicum 1.0 Credit
According to APA guidelines, students are required to accumulate clinical training hours during their course of studies. This course is intended to award students credit for each successful year of completed practicum work.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 4 times for 4 credits
PSY 998 PhD Dissertation in Psychology 1.0-12.0 Credit
Requires supervised research, including literature research, data collection, and writing of doctoral thesis.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PSY 999 Internship 1.0-12.0 Credit
Provides advanced, one-year full-time placement in a clinical setting determined by the clinical director and the student.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
