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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Psychology
COURSES
Psychology (PSYCH)
10. Introduction to Psychology (4)
Not open to students with more than 6 units in psychology. Introduction
to psychology as an empirical science; biological and social bases of behavior;
scientific principles of psychology in perception, learning, motivation,
intelligence, and personality. G.E. Breadth D3. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
(CAN PSY 2)
36. Biological Psychology (3)
Role of the nervous system in mediating sensory processes, motivation,
emotion, sleep and dreams, language, cognitive processes, learning and memory,
and mental disorders. (CAN PSY 10)
40T. Topics in Research Design and Statistics
(2-8; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 10. Introductory research methods and statistics in
psychology. Introduction to scientific procedures and empirical research.
Participation in research, data analysis, and APA research report writing.
Not open to students who have completed PSYCH 42 and/or PSYCH 144. (May
include lab hours)
60T. Psychology as a Behavioral Science
(1-5; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Must receive approval from the major adviser for course to fulfill a major
requirement. Problems in approaching man as a social animal; sections in
basic or applied processes in personality, interpersonal relations, social
environment, and group participation. (May include lab hours)
61. Personal Adjustment (3)
Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 171. General adjustment behavior
with regard to health, social, academic, and emotional problems; application
of principles for prevention of health, social, academic, and emotional
problems. G.E. Breadth E1.
101. Child Psychology (3)
Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 155. The dynamics of infant and
child development and adjustment.
102. Adolescent Psychology (3)
Adjustment of youth to self and society.
103. Maturity and Old Age (3)
(Same as GERON 103.) Psychological study of maturity and old age; physiological
and sociological considerations.
120T. Topics in General Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Must receive approval from the major adviser for course to fulfill a major
requirement. Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor.
Empirical evidence and theoretical issues in learning, motivation, cognition,
language, perception, sensory, and physiological processes. Sections may
be limited to animal or human studies; research and reporting. (May include
lab hours)
121. Learning and Memory (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Combined survey
of (1) principles from the human and animal laboratory with theoretical
interpretations and applications; and (2) principles of operation of the
human memory system with theoretical interpretations. (May include lab hours)
123. Developmental Psychobiology (4)
Biological and psychological foundations of behavioral development. Topics
include issues in developing systems, genetics and evolution of behavioral
development, behavioral embryology, comparative development of nervous systems,
development of cognitive and affective behaviors, and ecological and multicultural
influences on biobehavioral development. G.E. Integration ID. (Formerly
PSYCH 120T)
124. Sensation and Perception (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Study of sensory
and perceptual processes in vision, touch, and hearing. Emphasis is placed
on how basic perceptual principles operate in everyday life as well as in
lab settings.
126. Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
Biological mechanisms which mediate cognitive processes. Topics include
the nervous system substrates for perception memory, language, cerebral
lateralization and specialization, attention, and consciousness. G.E. Integration
IB.
128. Cognitive Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. An introduction
to theory and research in human information processing. Topics include attention,
mental representation, imagery, problem solving, reasoning, language, and
other higher mental processes.
132. Psychology of Sexuality (3)
Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Psychological aspects of human sexual
behavior: influence on personality, various behavioral manifestations and
pathologies.
136. Human Learning and Behavior (3)
Open to majors and nonmajors. Introduction to learning principles as they
interact with perception, cognition, and motivation. Relevance of these
principles in understanding human adaptation to school, home, and social
environments.
140T. Topics in Psychological Mehtods (4; max total 8 if no topics
repeated)
Must receive approval from the major adviser for course to fulfill a
major requirement. Prerequisite: PSYCH 10. Research methods and statistics
in psychology: introduction to scientific procedures, experimental research,
survey research, and qualitative research. Participation in research, data
analysis and APA research report writing. (May include lab hours)
143. Intermediate Statistics (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Intensive study
of analysis of variance with research emphasis. Topics include single and
multifactor designs both with and without repeated measures, multiple comparisons,
trend tests, analysis of covariance and multivariate analysis of variance.
(May include lab hours)
144. Research Designs and Experimental Methods (5)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 10 and PSYCH 42. Basic course in experimental psychology:
research design and inferential statistics; introduction to scientific procedures
and methods in psychology; participation in research, data analysis, and
report writing. (May include lab hours)
145. Computer and Information Skills in Psychology (3)
A survey of computer and information skills in the behavioral sciences.
Applications of information technology include use of word processors, electronic
communications, spreadsheets, statistical packages, and other specialized
computer programs for psychology. Emphasis will be on developing information
competence including locating, gathering, organizing, and reporting computer-based
information. (May include lab hours)
149. Psychological Testing (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Theories of
psychological testing stressing the logic and limits of measurement. Emphasis
on technical and individual tests. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
150T. Problems in Personality, Developmental and Social Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Must receive approval from the major adviser for course to fulfill a major
requirement. Prerequisites: PSYCH 144 or permission of instructor. Wholistic
levels of analysis in psychology such as personality, social, individual
differences, and developmental; conceptual and empirical issues. (May include
lab hours)
154. Personality (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Major contemporary
theories of personality; techniques for research in personality. (May include
lab hours)
155. Developmental Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Empirical and
theoretical treatment of human development throughout the life span; genetic,
phys-iological, and sociocultural influences upon development; physical,
emotional, motivational, intellectual-cognitive, and social facets of development.
(May include lab hours)
156. Social Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Examination
of the interaction between social environments and behavior. Application
of social psychological theories and principles to interpersonal relationships,
education, work, health, and the media. (May include lab hours) (Formerly
PSYCH 134)
160T. Topics in Clinical Processes
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Examination
of individual behavior and small-group processes; include such topics as
clinical psychopathology, sensitivity training, and intragroup dynamics,
consciousness, dreams, and imagination.
162. Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4)
Overview of clinical psychology, including history, ethics, applied roles,
conceptual and technical approaches to assessment and intervention, applying
to graduate school, and anticipated future developments.
166. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Study of the origins, symptoms, and treatments of behavioral and personality
disturbances from childhood through senescence; application of current DSM.
168. Exceptional Children (3)
The atypical child; etiology, symptomatology, nosology, recognition, and
recommendations.
169. Psychological Aspects of Physical Disability (3)
Psychological theory and research pertaining to physical disability and
disabled persons. Attitudes regarding disability and the impact of disability
on individual behavior. Primarily deals with blindness, deafness, orthopedic
handicap, and epilepsy, and secondarily with cardiovascular disease, cancer,
and diabetes.
170T. Topics in Psychological Applications
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Applications of psychology; human factors; clinical psychology, learning
applications, clinical quantitative, learning, creativity, computer, and
other applied topics. (May include lab hours)
171. Adjustment and Mental Health (3)
Addresses how basic psychological principles facilitate adjustment to the
problems, challenges, and demands of modern living. Emphasizes critical
thinking through application of principles and consideration of multicultural
issues.
173. Environmental Psychology (3-4; max total 4)
The scientific study of the effects of human behavior on the environment
and the psychological effects of the environment on human behavior. Topics
include issues related to overpopulation, pollution, urbanization, noise,
and environmental disaster, as well as environmental policies and grass-roots
movements worldwide. G.E. Integration ID.
174. Introduction to Counseling (3)
(See COUN 174.)
175. Family Counseling (3)
Theory and application of major counseling models. Family problems, relationships
and systems. Application of child development principles, relevant communication
theory and current research to therapy with couples, families, children,
and groups.
176. Industrial Psychology (3)
Occupational assessment, training procedures, production efficiency, morale
determinants, human engineering, decision processes, organization theory.
177. Behavioral and Cognitive Change Techniques (4)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission of instructor. Introduction
to learning principles and their applications to behavioral and cognitive
change. Methods and techniques used for changing self, children, adolescents,
and adults. (3 lecture hours, 1 practicum hour arranged)
178. Culture, Social Class, and Development (3-4; max total 4)
An introduction to theory and research on race, prejudice, culture, and
social class, and the results of these on the intellectual and social development
of the child.
179. Supervised Field Experience (4)
Open only to psychology majors. Prerequisites: PSYCH 42 and 144 or permission
of instructor. Supervised field experience in community settings. Placements
may include schools, hospitals, institutions for the aged, community service
agencies, and legal settings, depending on student interests. Regular class
meetings.
180T. Seminar in Psychology
(1-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: 9 units in psychology, permission of instructor. Undergraduate
seminar in specialized areas, new developments and synthesis of psychological
processes, thought, and theory.
182. History and Systems (4)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division
units in the major. Historical, philosophical, and scientific background
in psychology; review and integration of theoretical issues and current
systems in the field. Lecture and discussion. Satisfies the senior major
requirement for the B.A. in Psychology.
183A-B. History and Systems (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: application and acceptance into the department's honors program.
Advanced experience in psychology for selected majors that includes critical
and creative thinking about topics in psychology, individualized research
training, and exploration of options in psychology. (Formerly PSYCH 180T)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
199. Senior Thesis (2-4; max total 4)
Concentrated empirical or theoretical study of specific topic in psychology;
emphasis on independent and creative activity. Copy of thesis required for
Psychology Department file.
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Psychology (PSYCH)
200T. Seminar in Developmental Psychology
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Seminars in development and genetic psychology, special topics for particular
age ranges and problem areas. (May include lab hours)
220T. Seminar in Learning and Related Problems
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core. Advanced current developments in learning,
perception, language, memory, and cognitive psychology. (May include lab
hours)
225T. Seminar in Psychobiological Bases of Behavior
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Recent advances in psychophysiology,
physiological psychology, psychopharmacology, behavior genetics, sensory
processes and related topics. (May include lab hours)
231. Ethics in Psychology (3)
(Same as A ETH 200.) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Study of
ethical issues, values, and problems in psychological research and practice.
Topics include subject risk, confidentiality, court decisions, and licensing
laws. Seminar format with student presentations.
240T. Seminar in Quantitative Methods for Behavioral Research
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 143. Methods for analysis of multivariate data; factor
analysis; multiple regression; advanced analysis of variance procedures.
Computer applications and use of computers for analysis of data. (May include
lab hours)
250T. Seminar in Personality and Related Areas
(2-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core in psychology. In-depth examination of
the recent developments in personality and clinical psychology. (May include
lab hours)
255T. Seminar in Social Psychology and Related Areas
(2-4; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Theories and research about individual
functioning in society; also includes such topics as environment psychology
and the psychology of women. (May include lab hours)
267. Internship in School Psychology (3-18; max total 18)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 281, 284, 285, 288, and permission of instructor. University
and school-based supervised internship in school psychology.
270T. Seminar in Applied Behavioral Science
(1-6; max total 15 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Topics in applied behavioral research;
conflict management, group dynamics, organization development, sensitivity
training, and related processes. For students in the fields of business,
communications, education, psychology, and the social sciences. (May include
lab hours)
272. Seminar in Lab Teaching (1; max total 4)
Enrollment restricted to and required of graduate students teaching discussion
sections in psychology laboratories. Class discussion of teaching techniques
and procedures used to demonstrate princi ples in introductory psychology.
Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 units credit. (Formerly PSYCH
270T section)
277. Role and Function of the School Psychologist (3)
Prerequisites: graduate standing and admittance to School Psychology Program.
State and federal education codes and court decisions related to the practice
of school psychology; types of community resources and referral services.
Includes supervised practicum experience in schools.
278. Intervention and Prevention in School Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 277, 279, 282, and 288. Roles and responsibilities of
the school psychologist including prevention, individual and group techniques
for early intervention, and strategies for modification of individual programs
and educational environments. Includes supervised practicum experience.
279. Consultation and Supervision (4)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 277 and 288. Types of consultation services offered
by school psychologists and variables which influence consultation effectiveness
including organizational and systems issues. Emphasizes development of consultation
and supervisory skills. Includes supervised practicum experience.
281. Interviewing and Individual Psychotherapy (4)
Prerequisites: a course in abnormal or clinical psychology and permission
of instructor. Basic interviewing skills including intake and interviews
for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Review of current models and theories
of psychotherapy. Development of applications using video taping and supervised
practicums.
282. Cognitive and Behavior Therapy (4)
Prerequisites: a course in learning or behavior modification and permission
of instructor. Historical and current trends, research issues, and designs.
Application of the behavior approach in a variety of settings. Includes
supervised practicum experience.
283T. Topics in Clinical Intervention
(3-4; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced study in specialized areas
in psychotherapy. May include topics such as clinical hypnosis, health psychology,
family therapy, group therapy, etc. Practicum training usually included.
Topics may not be repeated.
284. Assessment of Intellectual Abilities (4)
Prerequisites: a course in psychological testing and permission of instructor.
Review of theories of intelligence. Administration, scoring, and interpretation
of individual and group measures of intelligence. Supervised practicum includes
case studies of learning problems and the role of intelligence measures
in assessment batteries.
285. Assessment of Learning and Developmental Problems (4)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 284. Administration, scoring, and interpreting measures
of learning disorders, physical-motor development, psychomotor abilities,
social maturity, tests, school achievement, and vocational selection. Supervised
practicum emphasizing proscriptive and rehabilitative recommendations in
case studies.
288. Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: PSYCH 177. Applied use of classical and operant conditioning
and social learning theory as behavior change techniques. Emphasis will
be on functional assessment of behavior, including structured observations
and behavior rating instruments. Students will also learn to develop and
evaluate single subject research designs. Includes supervised practicum
experience.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for SP grading.
299. Thesis (3-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable
thesis for the master's degree in compliance with Psychology Department
regulations. Approved for SP grading.
