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for California State University, Fresno.
Department of Psychology
COURSES
Psychology (PSYCH)
10. Introduction to Psychology (4)
Prerequisite: G.E. Foundation A2. 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
(2-5; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
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. Psychology of Aging (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: psychology major or minor status 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: psychology major or minor status 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)
122. Motivation (4)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status or permission of instructor.
Initiation and continuation of behavior, acquisition, and modification of
motives. (May include lab hours)
123. Developmental Psychobiology (4)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. 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: psychology major or minor status 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.
125. Behavioral Neuroscience (4)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status or permission of instructor.
(PSYCH 36 recommended.) Nervous systems structures and physiological processes
underlying behavior; anatomical and physiological bases of learning, motivation,
emotions, and emotional disorders. (May include lab hours)
126. Cognitive Neuroscience (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area B. 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: psychology major or minor status 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)
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)
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: psychology major or minor status 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: psychology major or minor status or permission of instructor.
Theories of psychological testing stressing the logic and limits of measurement.
Emphasis on technical and individual tests. (May include lab hours)
150T. Problems in Personality, Developmental and Social Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status 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)
153. Developmental Research and Inquiry for Practitioners (3)
PSYCH 101, PSYCH 155, or CFS 39 recommended prior to enrollment in this
course. Empirical and theoretical treatment of developmental issues. Emphasizes
understanding the process of scientific discovery and learning to accurately
interpret and evaluate developmental research. Examines theories and methods
that guide research on physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.
154. Personality (4)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status or permission of instructor.
Major contemporary theories of personality; techniques for research in personality.
(May include lab hours)
155. Developmental Psychology (4)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status 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: psychology major or minor status 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)
160T. Topics in Clinical Processes
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: psychology major or minor status 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. Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 60T or PSYCH 61. G.E.
Breadth E1.
172. Applied Behavior Analysis (4)
Prerequisite: psychology major or minor status or permission of instructor.
Introduction to the philosophy and research of applied behavior analysis.
Includes the methods of research, basic principles, and applied techniques
used in the field. Presents ethical and legal standards under which behavior
analysts work. (Formerly PSYCH 170T)
173. Environmental Psychology (3-4; max total 4)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. 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: psychology major or minor status 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.
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)
Prerequisites: psychology major or minor status 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: psychology major or minor status; 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.
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 RP 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 AETH 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 (3-6; max total 12)
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) CR/NC grading only.
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) CR/NC grading only.
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
(1-4; 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. CR/NC grading only.
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.
286. Instructional Consultation and Intervention (4)
Develops students' skills for using assessment data to target areas of student
needs. After identifying student needs, course covers skills in consulting
with teachers about how to develop, implement, and evaluate instructional
interventions (e.g. materials, strategies, etc.) (Formerly PSYCH 283T)
287. Practicum in School Psychology (1; max total 6)
Prerequisite: enrollment in the M.S. in Psychology program. University-
and school-based supervision of practica in school psychology. CR/NC grading
only. (Formerly PSYCH 283T)
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 RP 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 RP grading.
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