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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • PSCI 4318 - Environmental Policy and Politics

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly MDIS 4400 Politics of the Environment) Analyzes local, national, and global environmental problems and the public response by focusing on notions of environmental quality, political actors’ roles in translating these visions into policy, and policy effectiveness.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4320 - Immigration and Refugee Policy

    (3 Units)
    Examines the roles of political actors and public policy in determining how and why individuals are either encouraged or restricted entry into the U.S.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4325 - Land Use Planning

    (3 Units)
    Examines city and county land use policy-making and issues in California. Focus is on the nature and design of general plans and zoning ordinances; the roles played by planners, planning commissions, city councils, Boards of Supervisors, and the courts; and the impact of land use decisions on agriculture and urban development in the Central Valley.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4326 - Planning Issues and Agriculture

    (4 Units)
    Examines the political and public policy effects of planning. Focus is on the relationship between planning and the protection of agricultural resources as well as other community objectives.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4330 - Urban Politics

    (4 Units)
    Study of politics, organization, and problems at the urban level with emphasis on the responses of state and federal governments to the needs and demands of cities.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  
  

  • PSCI 4350 - Government, Business, and the Economy

    (3 Units)
    Examines government regulation of the business community, the administration of national economic policy, and the impact of public policy and political events on private sector behavior.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4500 - The Politics of World Hunger

    (4 Units)
    A study of the nature and causes of world hunger.  Includes an examination of such questions as:  How extensive is world hunger?  Who are the hungry?  Is the situation getting worse or better?  What can be done?


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4600 - Statistical Analysis for Politics

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly PSCI 4110) Addresses applications of statistical analysis for political and social research, involving the use of computerized statistical programs for social science data analysis.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4630 - International Politics of Industrial Societies

    (3 Units)
    A detailed study, focusing on contemporary political and economic institutions linking Japan, the U.S., and Europe.  Special attention will be given to European/U.S. relations, the development of the Common Market, the role of foreign trade, and security interests.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSCI 4650 - International Relations: Model United Nations and Arab League

    (3 Units)
    Offers a study and practice of model United Nations and model Arab League; it offers the students an intensive scholarly and practical experience of the workings of UN and Arab League in addition to the study of the country of representation. Students will learn about globalization through the actual simulation of UN debates. Course may be repeated once for credit.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4654 - Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

    (4 Units)
    Study of the origins and evolution of the Arab- Israeli conflict in its various dimensions. Includes a study of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism and their relations through history with Palestine/Israel.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4680 - U.S.-Latin American Relations

    (4 Units)
    U.S. policy towards Latin America: who makes it, how it is made, what it is. Latin American reactions to U.S. policy. Latin American policy initiatives. U.S. intervention in Latin America.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSCI 4710 - Politics and Film

    (3 Units)
    Course explores American politics through the medium of dramatic and documentary films. Films are used to examine political behavior, capitalism, justice, domestic and foreign policy, lawmaking, and the media.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units)
    Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental policy.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4940 - Public Administration Internship

    (3 Units)
    Study of the scholarly and field dimensions of employment in the public sector. This course is designed for students who are serving as interns in public agencies.

    Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4950 - Selected Topics in Politics and Public Administration

    (1-5 Units)
    Development of a selected branch of political science. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSCI 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  
  
  
  

  • PSYC 2020 - Introduction to Psychological Methods

    (3 Units)
    Basic techniques and procedures for making systematic observations in a wide variety of psychological situations, both laboratory and field. Psychological methods demonstrated through topics of current research and application, and through demonstration-lab projects.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or equivalent.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 2030 - Psychology of Adjustment

    (3 Units)
    A review of issues in personal and social adjustment to prepare students for a lifelong understanding of themselves as integrated persons. Topics include a study of personal development through the life cycle, psychological and physical aspects of stress, personal coping skills and stress management, interpersonal communication, family relationships, effective integration of work and leisure.

    Satisfies G.E. area E1.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 2950 - Selected Topics in Psychology

    (1-5 Units)
    Development of a specific area in Psychology.  (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary depending on instructor.  Different topics may be taken for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3000 - Experimental Methods and Design

    (4 Units)
    Provides a working knowledge of fundamental scientific methods in psychology, stressing the integration of laboratory methods, measurement theory, and inferential statistical techniques, including introduction to analysis of variance. This course is a prerequisite to the 4000-level research seminar required of Psychology majors.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600, MATH 1610, or MATH 1620.  Enrollment is restricted to students who have declared Psychology as a major.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3010 - Child Abuse and Neglect

    (1 Unit)
    (Formerly PSYC 4140) (Same as CDEV 3010) Child maltreatment will be examined from a variety of perspectives, including those of victims, perpetrators, mental health professionals, childcare workers and teachers, the legal system, and public policy makers. Issues addressed will include definitions, causes, consequences, assessment, reporting, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Course content will cover all areas required by the State of California under AB 141.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 3100 - Introduction to Physiological Psychology

    (3 Units)
    Relationship between behavior and physiological processes, particularly neurophysiological processes.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3140 - Human Development I: Childhood

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Basic principles of human development as they apply to infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Discussion of current developmental research and applications.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3160 - Introduction to Psychological Testing

    (3 Units)
    Basic, widely applicable principles of psychological testing presented in a nontechnical way, plus descriptions of representative types of psychological tests in common use.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3240 - Human Development II: Adolescence

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Examines basic developmental issues in adolescent development, including physical and psychological effects of puberty, cognitive, social and personality development, and psycho-social problems. Discussion of current developmental research and application.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3310 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    (3 Units)
    Survey of interpersonal relations and behavior from a psychological perspective. An emphasis will be placed on the role of social cognition and attitudes. Topics to be covered include images of self and others; social motives such as affiliation, altruism, and aggression; and dyadic and group relationships.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3320 - Introduction to Personality

    (3 Units)
    Survey of the most influential approaches to the study and understanding of personality with emphasis on comparison of critical, theoretical issues.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3340 - Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Basic principles of adult development and aging from maturity to death are examined. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of development and aging are considered through discussion of relevant theory, research, and application.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 3400 - Introduction to Perception

    (3 Units)
    Basic phenomena in the area of perception. Simple and complex responses to stimuli. Topics include form perception and organization, color, illusions, space perception, motion perception, perceptual development. Basic phenomena are demonstrated and interpretations considered.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3405 - Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception

    (2 Units)
    Examines research methods used in the psychology of perception. Students design and conduct an original study.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 3100 or PSYC 3400 or PSYC 4400.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3550 - Early Intervention with High-Risk Children

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Overview of early intervention theory and methodology.  Rationale of home- and school-based efforts for infant and preschool children to become successful in an academic setting.  Direct application of home-based interventions. (Training, 16 hours including first and second Saturdays of the semester) (Fingerprint and TB clearance required by second week of class)

    Prerequisites: PSYC/CDEV 3140, and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC/CDEV 3010.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3610 - Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar

    (2 Units)
    Examines single-subject research methods from applied behavior analysis with a range of clinical problems and client populations. Teaches students about the scientist-practitioner model including a functional analysis of behavior problems and empirically validated treatment plans. Students design and conduct an original study in an applied setting that may include special populations such as developmentally disabled or autistic populations.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 3700, PSYC 4720, PSYC 4750, or PSYC 4790.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3660 - Psychology of Women

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects PSYC and GEND) Provides a psychological examination of the nature and experiences of women in contemporary society. Topics to be discussed include women and power, the meaning of sexuality, stress and conflict surrounding women’s roles, and male-female relationships.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3700 - Introduction to Learning and Motivation

    (3 Units)
    Basic phenomena of learning and motivation are covered, including classical and operant conditioning, the roles of reinforcement in learning, transfer of learning, and retention. Various theoretical viewpoints are covered, including cognitive, behavioral and Gestalt theories of learning and motivation. Utilization of these concepts in classroom situations and society is demonstrated.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 3705 - Research Seminar in Human Learning

    (2 Units)
    Examines various research issues in human operant learning. Students will read primary research articles on a topic from journals reporting studies in human operant learning and participate in the design of an original experiment to address a research question related to that topic. They will collect experimental data from human subjects, analyze these data and present them in a research report.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 3700, PSYC 4720, PSYC 4750, or PSYC 4790.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 3800 - Experimental Psychology Research Seminar

    (2 Units)
    Examines experimental design and other research methods commonly used to gain better understanding of human perception, cognition, and behavior. Students design and conduct an original study.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 4100 - Hormones and Behavior

    (3 Units)
    Basic overview of interactions between the endocrine and nervous systems.  Topics include how hormones influence reproductive development and behaviors, parenting, eating, stress, mood, learning and memory, biological rhythms, and aggression.  This course partially fulfills the Psychology as a Natural Science requirement for Psychology majors.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3100.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4102 - Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examines research methods used in neuroscience. Students design and conduct an original study.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and PSYC 3100.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 4120 - Human Development Research Seminar (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examines methods and design used in human development research. Students design and conduct an original study. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and PSYC/CDEV 3140 or PSYC/CDEV 3240 or PSYC/CDEV 3340.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4130 - Psychological Disorders of Children

    (3 Units)
    A review of theories and treatment techniques dealing with a broad range of childhood disorders, including autism, childhood schizophrenia, mental subnormality, and psychophysiological problems. A behavioral approach, based on empirical evidence, will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3140, or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4150 - Learning Disabilities

    (3 Units)
    Overview of the major categories of learning disabilities including educationally retarded and behavior disorders. Survey of instructional programs and review of supportive data for those programs.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4215 - Psychological Influences on Health and Illness

    (3 Units)
    Course will explore the biological, psychological, and social aspects of health and illness.  Students will become familiar with important concepts, theories, and research within the discipline of Health Psychology.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4250 - Drugs and Behavior

    (3 Units)
    Reviews the social, psychological, and physiological effects of all the major therapeutic and recreational drugs. The issues of drug use and abuse will be studied to develop effective strategies for prevention and rehabilitation of drug dependency.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4310 - Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examines research methods used in Social Psychology. Students design and conduct an original study.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score and PSYC 3000.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4320 - Forensic Psychology

    (3 Units)
    Explores the application of psychology to criminal justice issues.  Topics to be considered include specific mental disorders and personality types related to criminal behavior, treatment of mental illness in the justice system, and practical application of forensic psychology. (Offered under the subjects PSYC and CJ)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4400 - Cognitive Processes

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to the study of human information processing and such higher mental processes as thinking, attention, comprehension, imagery, memory, language, and reasoning.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4410 - Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examines research methods used in cognitive psychology. Students design and conduct an original study. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, PSYC 4400 or PSYC 3400.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4440 - Psychology of Workplace Performance

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly COGS 3200) (Offered under the subjects COGS and PSYC) Workplace designs that ignore the psychological abilities of workers reduce productivity, increase turnover, and in extreme cases, trigger injuries or fatalities.  This course uses real-world examples to demonstrate these problems and how they can be avoided by applying current theories of human performance.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4550 - Practicum with Exceptional Children

    (3 Units)
    Acquisition and application of direct instruction teaching strategies. Students will work in small groups with children who have been identified as functioning below grade level in reading or math. Emphasis is on learning generalized direct instruction skills.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4560 - Theory of Instructional Design

    (3 Units)
    (Same as EDSE 4560) Analyzes and evaluates instructional theories as they apply to the special education aspects of curriculum and teacher- presentation strategies designed to maximize generalization and minimize errors for “high-risk” pupils.

    Prerequisites: EDSE 4310.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 4720 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

    (3 Units)
    Studies behavior principles, emphasizing respondent and operant conditioning, and their application in experimental research.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4725 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP)

    (3 Units)

    Examines various research issues in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Students will read primary research articles on a topic from the experimental analysis of behavior and participate in the design of an original experiment to address a research question related to that topic. They will collect and analyze experimental data. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test, PSYC 3000, and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 3700, PSYC 4720, or PSYC 4790.

     


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4750 - Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom

    (3 Units)
    Application of learning principles to educational and behavioral problems of individuals, enabling the student to design and implement programs for special education populations. Gives the student skills in program management and evaluation.

    Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3140 and PSYC 3700.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 4790 - Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Behavioral Engineering) Consists of the basic principles and terminology of behavior analysis applied to a variety of human settings. Behavior change, program design, and evaluation will be discussed. Examples will be drawn from parent training, child management, self-management, clinical psychology, and everyday social interactions.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • PSYC 4810 - Intimate Relationships

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Social Psychology of Personal Relationships) Social psychological analysis of close relationships such as friendships, marriages, and gay and lesbian relationships. Processes such as attachment, conflict, and commitment will be examined.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4820 - Group Dynamics: Theory and Application

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Behavior) Reviews factors that shape and influence interpersonal behavior in small groups. Interventions for improving group leadership and decision making will be examined.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3310.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4850 - Stereotyping and Prejudice

    (3 Units)
    In-depth examination of theory and research on the causes and consequences of stereotypes and prejudice. Students learn to critically evaluate the issues and research in the prejudice literature through extensive class discussions and structured debates.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3310.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4900 - Advanced General Psychology

    (3 Units)
    Review of the major content areas of psychology. Synthesis of concepts, facts, and methods studied in specialized upper-division courses.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and senior standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units)
    Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units. See catalog heading “Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Psychology” for details regarding application to the major.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4930 - Psychology Colloquium

    (1 Unit)
    Review of research in areas of psychology of current interest. Topics will include both applied and basic research. May be repeated for a total of 6 units, 2 of which can be applied to the major.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4940 - Fieldwork in Psychology

    (1-2 Units)
    Work of a psychological nature performed in schools, agencies, and institutions under joint supervision of the department and agency where assigned. May be repeated for credit. See catalog heading “Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Psychology” for details regarding application to the major.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4950 - Selected Topics in Psychology

    (1-5 Units)
    Development of a specific area in Psychology. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary depending on instructor. Different topics may be taken for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and desirous of undertaking specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4990 - Senior Honors Thesis

    (3 Units)
    The Senior Honors Thesis is an independent research project in Psychology and is limited to qualified majors in their senior year. It is supervised by a committee of at least two faculty and is expected to be of publishable quality. Can be taken for a maximum of 6 units total, 3 of which may count toward the major.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and senior standing.  Enrollment is restricted to students who have declared Psychology as a major and is by instructor invitation only.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 4995 - Seminar in Psychopharmacology

    (3 Units)
    Familiarizes students with basic terminology and models of psychopharmacology. An overview of clinical syndromes is provided, with a focus on medications typically prescribed, their properties, effectiveness, and side effects.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3100.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5005 - Introduction to Master’s Thesis

    (1 Unit)
    Introduction to thesis research and writing, library resources, the thesis proposal and defense process, techniques for avoiding plagiarism, and familiarity with current faculty research.  Prepares students to select faculty mentor and begin the thesis proposal.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor permission.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5010 - Advanced Methods for Psychological Research

    (2 Units)
    Examines the various methods used to study contemporary issues in Psychology, and the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3000 and graduate standing in Psychology, or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5020 - Advanced Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data

    (3 Units)
    Teaches students how to perform advanced analyses of data from psychological studies.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 5010 and graduate standing in Psychology, or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5025 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis

    (3 Units)
    Course will prepare students for completing their master’s thesis research in behavior analysis.  An in-depth examination of single-subject design methodology and implementation will be covered.  Group designs and statistical analysis will be included. Addresses BACB academic content and ABAI accreditation content requirements.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or instructor permission.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5030 - Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics

    (3 Units)
    Strategies of diagnostic evaluation with emphasis upon instruments for evaluation of intelligence, aptitudes, personality, and interests of adolescents and adults.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5055 - Foundations of Behavior Analysis

    (3 Units)
    Course teaches the foundation principles and language of behavior analysis using basic research findings on the analysis of contingencies, schedules of reinforcement, respondent conditioning, motivative operations, discriminations, generalization, stimulus control, and the elementary verbal operants. Addresses BACB academic content and ABAI accreditation content requirements.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5065 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

    (3 Units)
    Various topics in the experimental analysis of behavior will be studied.  Students will read original research articles and conduct an experiment in the Psychology Department pigeon lab. Addresses ABAI accreditation content requirements in the experimental analysis of behavior.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 5025 and PSYC 5055 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5080 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology and Counseling

    (3 Units)
    Attempts to engage the student in the struggle with legal and ethical issues that most affect the practice of professional psychology. Addresses BACB academic content and ABAI accreditation content requirements.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 4770 and graduate standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5090 - Behavioral Assessment

    (3 Units)
    The general principles of behavioral assessment will be the primary subject matter with traditional psychological assessment procedures introduced for comparison purposes. Areas such as observation methods, reliability, and single-subject evaluation designs will be studied in detail. Applications of such evaluation techniques as they apply to intervention strategies will be examined. Theories and applications of commonly used psychological tests (such as the MMPI, WAIS, and Rorschach) will be discussed and their relevance compared to behavioral measures. Addresses BACB academic content and ABAI accreditation content requirements.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5130 - Advanced Human Development

    (3 Units)
    Empirical research on theoretical constructs of human development.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3140 or equivalent, four upper-division courses in psychology, and graduate standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5140 - Applied Psychopharmacology

    (2 Units)
    Introduction to psychopharmacology drugs used to treat mental illness.  We will review basic neurophysiology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics pertinent to an understanding of how drugs work in the brain.  Students will also learn how to apply this knowledge within their scope of practice as Marriage Family Therapists.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5150 - Clinical Behavior Analysis

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly PSYC 5960 Seminar in Solution-Focused Therapy) Devoted to the study of strategic therapies as applied to both individuals and families. It is designed to help the student benefit from supervision in clinical settings which utilize strategic approaches.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5160 - Multicultural and Developmental Perspectives in Counseling

    (3 Units)
    Examines theoretical and clinical implications of culture, lifespan development, and their interactions to enhance clinical decision-making processes and become more effective in planning clinical treatments.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • PSYC 5360 - Seminar in Clinical Psychopathology

    (3 Units)
    Teaches the diagnosis and assessment of psychopathology using the DSM-IV. The focus will be on gaining competence in a multi-axis DSM- IV diagnostic system. Students will learn to make DSM-IV diagnoses, identify appropriate psychological assessment procedures, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Students will be expected to participate in group presentations of psychological assessment procedures and treatment research.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 3350, classified graduate standing, and consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 5640 - Conceptual Issues in Behavior Analysis

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Behaviorism as a Philosophy of Science; Advanced Seminar in Behavior Change) Complex topics related to human learning and psychopathology will be the primary subject matter. Such areas as thinking, creativity, problem solving, phylogeny, and ontogeny of behavior will be examined from a behavioral perspective. This perspective will be compared to the personality theory framework which produced the current mental disorder diagnostic system. The etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of various psychological disorders will be studied using the current mental disorder as a guide and current behavioral theory as it applies. Addresses ABAI accreditation content requirements.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 4720 and 4722; PSYC 4750 and 4790 recommended.


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  • PSYC 5650 - Child Clinical Interventions

    (3 Units)
    Covers clinical issues including therapy approaches and assessment for behavioral and emotional disorders; child physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; and mandated child abuse reporting laws.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 5130.


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  • PSYC 5680 - Sexuality Counseling

    (1 Unit)
    This graduate-level course is intended as a general introduction to the theory and practice of assessment and sexuality counseling issues and problems. Issues in sexuality counseling will focus on interviewing, assessment, and treatment approaches. Marriage, family, and child scope of practice will be emphasized through this course.

    Prerequisites: Second year of Master of Science classified graduate standing or consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Summer)


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  • PSYC 5690 - Counseling Sexual Problems

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Relationship and Sexuality Counseling) Introduction to assessment, formulation, and treatment of common sexual problems across the lifespan.  Topics generally include sexual development across the lifespan, gender identity, sexual dysfunctions, sexual health, abortion and infertility counseling, and sexual decision-making.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.


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