| PSGA 5060 |
Spirituality, Health and Adjustment |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 5325 |
Applied Gerontology |
3 Credits |
A survey of psychological and sociological theory, research, methods, and their potential applications to social and cognitive development in later life. Topics include the aging couple, adult children and their aging parents, grand parenting, friendship, ethnic minority aging, work and achievement, retirement and leisure, and enhancing and optimizing later life development. |
| PSGA 5335 |
Social Development |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 5500 |
Differential Psychology |
3 Credits |
Problems, methods, and results of differential psychology, including individual and group differences in behavior and the operation of heredity and environment |
| PSGA 5710 |
Issues in Social Psychology |
3 Credits |
The person in society: interdisciplinary approaches; personality and culture: subculture, class, and community. Development and the self-cognitive and motivational elements in the acquisition of language, attitudes, and values. Group membership, role behavior, and group dynamics. |
| PSRU 5715 |
Psychological preparedness and Consequences of Complex Emergencies |
2 to 4 credits |
This course covers psychological aspects of complex emergencies and responder
preparedness. Topics include team building, negotiation, and motivation of
responders and aid-workers, preparing for emergencies, coping with violence
for aid-workers, refugees, IDPs, and children in crisis, gender issues, and
general psycho-social health of beneficiaries and aid-workers.(course is only
open to IDHA) |
| PSGA 6000 |
Psychology History & Ethics |
3 Credits |
Survey of the development of theoretical issues and methodology of psychology from the early Greek philosophers to current trends. Special emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations for a science and practice of psychology. In addition to the readings, faculty representatives from the clinical, developmental, and psychometric programs will discuss ethical procedures and issues unique to their areas of specialization. |
| PSGA 6005 |
Ethics in Psychology |
3 Credits |
This course provides general and specific guidance for ethical conduct in the science and practice of psychology. Using case examples and readings the course covers the clinical practice of psychology, research, teaching, supervision of trainees, development of assessment instruments, conducting assessments, school psychology, educational counseling, organizational consulting, forensic activities, social intervention, administration, and other activities. Also explored is the history and current role of the federal government, state licensure boards, and the American Psychological Association and other organizations in establishing guidelines and professional codes of ethics for research, teaching, and practice in psychology. The course helps students apply these codes and regulations to traditional areas of psychology and to emerging areas such as telecommunications and managed care. |
| PSGA 6020 |
Health Psychology |
3 Credits |
An introduction to the study of psychological factors in health and illness, which examines the major models, research methods, interventions, and issues in health psychology/behavioral medicine. Topics include stress-illness, compliance, psychoimmunology, social support, and coping in disorders such as cardiovascular disease, pain, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and obesity. |
| PSGA6030 |
Trauma & Family Violence |
3 Credits |
This course will focus on understanding the cause and effects of trauma and family violence, such as child abuse and neglect, rape, and domestic violence. Diagnostic assessment, prevention and treatment issues will be emphasized. |
| PSGA6040 |
Context & Consequences of Poverty |
3 Credits |
A comprehensive overview of research & policy literature on contexts & consequences of poverty (income, socio-economic status, poverty cofactors & risks) for children, youth & families in US. Topics include defining & measuring poverty; the distribution of poverty across social & demographic characteristics; the role of labor markets, family structure & human social capital in reproducing poverty; quantitative & qualitative studies on the impact of poverty on children, youth & families; debates about poverty's impact & the history. |
| PSGA 6066 |
History and Systems of Psychology |
3 Credits |
This course surveys the history of the major systems of psychology from pre-Socratic philosophers to contemporary cognitive science and neuroscience. Key men and women who contributed to the development of theories about and methods used to study personality, emotion, intelligence, cognition, and psychobiology are discussed within their historical, religious, cultural, and political contexts. |
| PSGA 6105 |
Clinical Interviewing |
3 Credits |
Students develop attending and listening skills, and learn to respond therapeutically in a decision-making framework. For students needing to acquire interviewing skills prior to undertaking a field placement. |
| PSGA 6106 |
Cognitive Assement with Lab |
3 |
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| PSGA 6113 |
Cognitive Assessment |
2 Credits |
Intensive supervised practice in administration, interpretation, and reporting of individual intelligence tests for children and adults. Co-requisite:PSAG6114. |
| PSGA 6114 |
Cognitive Assessment Laboratory |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA6113. Students will learn and practice the administration and scoring of major developmental assessment instruments. Co-requisite:PSGA6113 |
| PSGA 6117 |
Personality Assessment |
2 Credits |
Administration and introductory interpretation in personality assessment and research, concentrating on the Rorschach and TAT. Co-requisite: PSGA6118. |
| PSGA 6118 |
Personality Assessment Lab |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA6117. Students will learn and practice the administration and scoring of major personality assessment instruments. Co-requisites: PSGA6117 |
| PSGA 6137 |
Personality Assessment II |
2 Credits |
Survey of the development of the MMPI and relevant research, followed by intensive practice in interpretation of MMPI profiles with special reference to clinical populations.
Co-requisite: PSGA6138 |
| PSGA 6138 |
Personality Assessment II |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA6137. Students will learn and practice the administration and scoring of major personality assessment instruments. Co-requisite: PSGA6137 |
| PSGA 6142 |
Developmental Assessment |
2 Credits |
Theory of assessment procedures based on developmental norms. Supervised practice in administration and interpretation of assessments, concentrating on the Brazelton, the Bayley, and the McCarthy Scales. Co-requisite:PSGA6143. |
| PSGA 6143 |
Developmental Assessment Laboratory |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA 6142. Students will learn and practice the administration and scoring of major developmental assessment instruments. Co-requisite: PSGA6142. |
| PSGA 6145 |
Theories of Developmental Assessment |
2 Credit |
Examination of theories & measures of developmental assessment from infancy through young adulthood. Issues of measurement construction standardization, age nomes, cultural-centeredness, etc are examined. Co-requisite: PSGA 6146. |
| PSGA 6146 |
Theories of Developmental Assessment Lab |
1 Credit |
Provides experience in using developmental assessment measures & report writing in the field of developmental psychology. Co-requisite: PSGA 6145. |
| PSGA 6170 |
Multicultural Seminar |
3 Credits |
Focus on multicultural perspective for understanding and working with diverse populations. Will examine issues of gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, etc. in the provision of psychological services. |
| PSGA 6182 |
Developmental Assessment II |
2 Credits |
Personality and social cognitive assessment of adolescents and adults. Assessment of adaptive functioning and adjustment. Co-Requisite:PSGA6183. |
| PSGA 6183 |
Developmental Assessment II Laboratory |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA6182. Hands on training with assessment instruments used in PSGA6182. Co-requisite:PSGA6182. |
| PSGA 6190 |
Forensic Assessment |
3 Credit |
This course focuses on teaching students to administer, score, interpret & prepare reports based on forensic psychological instruments. Topics include tests of malingering, psychopathy, violence risk, and preparedness to stand trial. |
| PSGA 6210 |
Psychotherapy Theories |
3 Credits |
Comprehensive overview of most of the major contemporary approaches to psychotherapy, with special emphasis on underlying assumptions, techniques employed, and goals. |
| PSGA 6225 |
Personality Theories & Research |
3 Credits |
This course begins with an examination of currently influential personality-psychology paradigms, including the Trait/Factor- Analytic; Evolutionary, Behavior-Genetic, and Biological; Psychodynamic; Learning, Phenomenological, and Cognitive, identifying the distinctive assumptions, constructs, and theories associated with each. Then we examine each paradigm’s contribution to current empirical research on particular personality dimensions, including hostility, anger, and aggressiveness; extraversion; defenses and coping, self-definition, and spirituality, is examined, noting convergence, complementarity, and divergence among the findings. Where appropriate, educational, preventive, and clinical implications are discussed. |
| PSGA 6240 |
Behavior Modification |
3 Credits |
During the two hours of weekly lecture, principles of learning are reviewed and their application to a wide variety of clinical problems is discussed. The four hours of weekly laboratory involve application of theory for the modification of human behavior. |
| PSGA 6245 |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
3 Credits |
This course introduces students to the theory, and methods of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as an application of basic research on learning and memory from a cognitive neuroscience perspective. The full spectrum of CBT procedures is discussed. Applications to children and adults are considered in individual and group formats. Relationships with previously developed methods of behavior therapy and modification are discussed. Ethical and professional issues including dimensions of diversity are covered. |
| PSGA 6250 |
Clinical Neuropsychology |
3 Credits |
Course deals with the theory and application of clinical techniques in the assessment of central nervous system function and dysfunction, through lectures, demonstrations, and seminars. |
| PSGA 6251 |
Neuropsychology |
2 Credits |
Relationships between brain structures and cognitive functions are discussed. Normative data and information from clinical neurologic and psychiatric populations will be presented. Prerequisite Introduction to Neuroscience with Lab (PSGA 6652, 6653). |
| PSGA 6252 |
Neuropsychology Lab |
1 Credits |
Administration and scoring of Neuropsychological Assessment tools are covered. Students will learn to evaluate these test data and write reports. Co-requisite: PSGA 6251. |
| PSGA 6257 |
Child Neuropsychology |
2 Credits |
The relationship between development of brain structure and cognitive functions are discussed. Tests used to assess a variety of functions including memory, attention, achievement, visual spatial skills, executive function, and motor function are presented. Learning disabilities, attention deficits, pediatric neurological disorders, and other relevant topics are covered. |
| PSGA 6258 |
Child Neuropsychology Laboratory |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA6257. Students will learn and practice the administration and scoring of major assessment instruments. Co-requisite: PSGA6257. |
| PSGA 6260 |
Administration in Mental Health |
3 Credits |
A survey of the administration of mental health services in in-patient and out-patient settings. Topics to be considered include program planning and development, community participation and community boards, accountability and evaluation, marketing of services and public relations, governmental interrelationships, budgeting and finances, and personnel management. The course will also contain a field-work component in which students will obtain exposure to practical issues in mental health administration. |
| PSGA 6270 |
Family Sys: Theory/Prac |
3 Credits |
Combination of readings, film, videotapes, and class discussions to provide the student with an overview of the theories and techniques of the major therapists in the field. |
| PSGA 6275 |
Fmaily Psychology |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 6280 |
Brief Psychotherapy |
3 Credits |
This course reviews the origins and growth of brief psychotherapy, and its current practice in managed care, private and public health settings. Specific models of brief psychotherapy are reviewed, and empirical data on different approaches is considered. Case material is encouraged. |
| PSGA 6298 |
Psychoanalytic Theory |
3 Credits |
Theory, research methods, and therapy of the psychoanalytic movement will be explored, including the work of Freud and ego psychological, neoFreudian, Jungian, interpersonal, object relational, self, archetypal, and existential orientations. Attention will focus on clinically relevant topics such as human development, personality, dreams, and psychopathology, using case material for illustrations. |
| PSGA 6300 |
Dev. Psy. Foundations |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 6320 |
Adolescents/ Young Adults |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 6330 |
Cognitive Development |
3 Credits |
Theories and research in structuralism, neo-structuralism, information processing, connectionism and contextalism are investigated. There is a focus on lifespan development with particular attention to infancy through adolescence. |
| PSGA 6340 |
Personality Development |
3 Credits |
The course will provide a history of the life-span approach and examine current issues regarding the nature, directionality, and origins of personality stability and change within a life-span framework. Emphasis will be given to the interdependence of biological and environmental factors influencing personality development. Implications of these issues will be considered with regard to specific content areas and empirical findings. |
| PSGA 6350 |
Applied Developmental Psychology |
3 Credits |
This course will provide an introduction to the roles and activities of professionals in applied developmental psychology. Topics will include definitions of the field, ethical issues, public policy, research design, and program evaluation. |
| PSGA 6360 |
Social Policy & Applied Psychology |
3 Credits |
This course will cover the implications of social policy for applied psychology. Examples include the impact of funding patterns on opportunities for research and the application of psychological interventions, and the implications of health legislation for psychologists' research priorities. The course will also emphasize the social policy implications of psychological knowledge. For example, how data on well-being of the elderly should impact regulation of nursing homes. |
| PSGA 6370 |
Cognition and Affect |
3 Credits |
The objective of this course is to survey contemporary thought about cognition and affect from a connectionist perspective. This perspective was chosen because it is in the forefront of a second cognitive revolution and because it is best enables students to integrate cognitive and affective phenomena. Integrative implications for theory, research, practice, and training are considered. Generalizations across dimensions of diversity are covered. |
| PSGA 6380 |
Anxiety Disorder Seminar |
3 Credits |
The source addresses the etiology of various anxiety disorders- research related to anxiety disorders and treatment options. This course is an in-depth coverage of the major anxiety disorders, beginning with etiological and maintaining factors, as well as information processing and behavioral features, and ending with psychosocial treatment and case management. Special attention is given to specific cases an illustrative of each condition, and complicating factors involved in case management. |
| PSGA 6510 |
Social Influences on Behavior |
3 Credits |
This course critically examines theories & research on a wide array of topics including but not limited to, social cognition, moral development, and effects of stereotyping & cultural identification, gender, schooling & workplaces, and TV, video & computers on individual lifespan development. Topics of interest of individual students are incorporated in the class structuring each semester. |
| PSGA 6530 |
Developmental Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
This course will consider developmental disabilities and psychopathologies and the contexts, both natural and designed, that exacerbate or ameliorate these conditions. The ideas of disability, pathology, and dysfunction, and the contrasting ideas of ability, health, and functionality will be considered in relation to each other. |
| PSGA 6540 |
Developmental Delays and Disabilities |
3 Credits |
This course covers topics of (1) developmental delays, such as autism, (2) mental retardation, (3) learning disabilities, and (4) other psychological or neurological problems such as ADHD, that impact normal development over the life course. |
| PSGA 6630 |
Behavioral Pharmacology |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 6652 |
Introduction to Neuroscience |
2 Credits |
An exploration of the neuro-anatomical, physiological, and chemical substrates of human behaviors, including movement, sensation, perception, cognition, emotion, and personality. Both typical and atypical behaviors will be considered, as will developmental issues. Co-requisite: PSGA 6653. |
| PSGA 6653 |
Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory |
1 Credit |
This is the laboratory component of PSGA 6652. Co-requisite: PSGA 6652. |
| PSGA 6670 |
Psychopharmacology |
3 Credits |
This course covers the major psychiatric medication used in direct service delivery setting for mental health care. Special attention will be give to the role of psychotropic medication in the conduct of psychological services, including case management and treatment facilitating/interfering matters. |
| PSGA 6800 |
Introduction to Psychological Statistics |
2 Credits |
This course covers central tendency, variability, the Normal probability distribution and its applications, derived and scaled scores, correlation techniques, regression, sampling theory, and hypothesis testing. Co-requisite: PSGA6801. |
| PSGA 6801 |
Introduction to Statistics Lab |
1 Credits |
The purpose of this lab is to allow student to practice the use of SPSS and to apply Statistical Methods they have learned. Co-requisite: PSGA6800. |
| PSGA 6830 |
Psychological Research Methodology |
3 Credits |
The course covers a variety of topics involving research methodology and design. Pitfalls and potential solutions to many experimental and quasi-experimental methodologies will be addressed. Students will complete their own research project during this course, including design, finding subjects, experimentation, analysis, and write-up. |
| PSGA 6850 |
Evaluation of Psychological and Social Problems |
3 Credits |
This course reviews the literature relating to the scientific evaluation of psychological programs in the areas of mental health, addiction, compensatory education, and societal innovation. Extensive discussion of the use of quasi-experimental designs, and numerous methodological issues and pragmatic problems associated with evaluation studies are considered. |
| PSGA 6890 |
Applications of Statistical Software |
3 Credits |
This course focuses on the use of statistical software in research settings. Topics include data set manipulation, updating, and merging. Consideration is given to selected descriptive, univariate, and multivariate analyses. |
| PSGA 6900 |
Psychometric Theory |
3 Credits |
The goal of this course is to give students a conceptual and practical introduction to psychological measurement, which students can use to develop and validate their own scales. Classical test theory is emphasized, and computer assignments are used throughout the course to give students a “hands-on” feel for the material. The course requires no mathematical background beyond basic algebra. |
| PSGA 7010 |
Psychology and Criminal Law |
3 Credits |
This course is designed to provide an overview of the interaction between psychology and the criminal law. We will focus primarily on the three major aspects in which psychologists are involved in the criminal justice system: competence to stand trial evaluations, mental state at the time of the offense (mens rea and the insanity defense), and the assessment of risk/prediction of future dangerousness. Because the interaction of psychology and law is by definition interdisciplinary, this course is co-taught by a forensic psychologist (Professor Rosenfeld) and attorney (Professor Cohen), and is open to both psychology graduate students law students. The content of the course is evenly divided between understanding the legal issues involved and the application of psychological principals to these legal issues. In additional, specific topics such as forensic psychological assessment and expert testimony will be discussed. |
| PSGA 7020 |
Psychology and Civil Law |
3 Credits |
This course covers a number of the areas in which psychologists consult on forensic matters outside of the criminal arena. The semester will be divided relatively evenly between the reviewing case law and legal standards and issues related to clinical practice. Specific legal issues discussed include the concept of torts and malpractice, causation, best interest standards, and standards of proof. The first application of these issues pertains to civil law, including the role of psychologists in personal injury and sexual harassment cases, and disability law. The second are of focus concerns the role of psychologists in the family court, including a child custody and visitation evaluations, termination of parental rights, and divorce mediation. Finally, we discuss issues that arise in the elderly and medically ill such as informed consent, decision-making competence, physician-assisted suicide, and testamentary capacity. Overarching issues such as psychological testing, report preparation, and expert testimony are discussed in the context of these topics. |
| PSGA 7030 |
Psychology and Juvenile Justice |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7050 |
Phil. Foundations of Psychology |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7111 |
Psychopathology |
3 Credits |
An overview of the primary types, causes, and symptoms of a working knowledge of the basic tools used in clinical diagnosis, including diagnostic evaluation skills in the assessment of specific psychological disorders, as well as case formulation skills from different theoretical perspectives. |
| PSGA 7121 |
Clinical Diagnosis |
3 Credits |
This course is designed to promote the development of a working knowledge of the basic tools used in clinical diagnosis, including diagnostic evaluation skills in the assessment of specific psychological disorders, as well as case formulation skills from different theoretical perspectives. |
| PSGA 7122 |
Development & Prevention Science in Context |
3 Credits |
This course employs developmental-contextual theory & a developmental psychopathology framework to examine classroom-based preventing interventions targeted to children at risk. The course focuses both on well-established & evaluated preventive interventions (e.g., Head Start & the PATHs Program) & on new programs/projects recently funded by NICHD & the Federal Department of Education. |
| PSGA 7250 |
Treatment of Substance Abuse |
3 Credits |
This course will cover theories and supporting research data concerning the development and maintenance of substance abuse disorders. It will concentrate heavily on specific techniques and regimens developed especially for the treatment of substance abuse disorders. Emphasis will be placed on psychosocial forms of treatment. |
| PSGA 7420 |
Biological Bases of Human Development |
3 Credits |
This course concentrates on the biological influences on human growth and development in the physical, psychological and social realms. Genetic influences will be discussed, including their interaction with non-biological factors. Biochemical influences will also be discussed. These topics will be dealt with in a developmental framework covering the entire life span. |
| PSGA 7422 |
Percep. Dev. Theories |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7800 |
Analysis of Variance |
3 Credits |
This course treats the F-distribution, analysis of variance and covariance. Basic factorial designs and their application to psychological problems are also described. |
| PSGA 7802 |
Regression Analysis |
2 Credits |
The course initially revisits important concepts in simple linear regression, and subsequently focuses on various aspects of multiple regression analysis. These include residual and outlier diagnostics, partial and part correlation and their relationships to regression model quantities, model selection, the "multiple" F-test, prediction, and categorical explanatory variables, as well as variance partitioning and effects analysis, (group) comparison of regression equations, and some elements of multilevel analysis (hierarchical linear modeling). Co-requisite: PSGA7803. |
| PSGA 7803 |
Regression Analysis Lab |
1 Credits |
This course provides experiential learning of regression techniques by providing students datasets and exercises. Co-requisite: PSGA7802. |
| PSGA 7806 |
Multidimensional Scaling |
3 Credits |
A consideration of the theory and applications of the scaling of data, univariate and multivariate, metric and non-metric in psychology and related sciences is provided. Emphasis is on the various theoretical models for scaling data multi-dimensionally and their computer program analogues. |
| PSGA 7810 |
Multivariate Analysis |
2 Credits |
This course covers elements of matrix theory, multiple regression, discriminant analysis, the generalized T-distribution, multivariate analysis of variance, and canonical regression. It also includes a treatment of pattern and profile analysis.
Co-requisite: PSGA 7811. |
| PSGA 7811 |
Lab for Multivariate |
1 Credits |
Elements of Matrix Theory, Multiple Regression, Discriminate Analysis, Multivariate Analysis of Variance, Principal Components, Analysis and Factor Analysis are covered. Assumptions underlying the Multivariate Analysis and ways to test them are practiced. Students will individually use SPSS and/or SAS to calculate various multivariate statistics covered in PSGA 7810. Co-requisite: PSGA 7811. |
| PSGA 7812 |
Factor Analysis |
3 Credits |
This course provides an introduction to exploratory factor analysis, including a range of factor extraction and rotation methods, with the goal of enabling students to use factor analysis in their own research. Computer assignments are used to give students experience in factor analyzing various data sets. This course requires no background beyond basic algebra. |
| PSGA 7815 |
Cluster Analysis |
3 Credits |
Cluster analysis is a generic term for a range of methods that use criteria and algorithms for discovering and defining groups of similar objects, concepts, stimuli. or other entities. Current methods and their comparative evaluation are presented in the context of behavioral science applications. The inter-relationship of cluster analysis with factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, and discriminant analysis is discussed. Students are expected to use the computer to analyze behavioral science data during the course. |
| PSGA 7820- |
Nonparametric Statistics |
3 Credits |
This course covers methods of statistical inference that do not depend on restrictive assumptions about the form of population distributions. In particular, bootstrap, jackknife and randomization methods are treated in detail. Comparisons are made with results using parametric statistical methods. |
| PSGA 7825 |
Topics in Quantitative Methods |
3 Credits |
This course covers topics in quantitative research methods that are selected by the instructor. In recent years, these have included Judgment and Decision Making. |
| PSGA 7826 |
Topics in Quantitative Methods II |
3 Credits |
This course covers topics in quantitative research methods that are selected by the instructor. In recent years, these have included Bayesian Statistics. |
| PSGA 7830 |
Structural Equation Modeling |
2 Credits |
Theis course introduces structural equation modeling (SEM) methodology with emphasis on its applications in behavioral and social sciences (psychology and education in particular). It provides a historical background for the development of SEM and gives an overview of model components (structural regressions and measurement models). It also addresses important caveats in using SEM and making causal interpretations. Specific topics include model representations and path diagrams, model identifications and model fitting (parameter estimation), model evaluations (significance of parameters and assessment of fit), and model refinement (modification indices and comparison of model fits). Path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural regressions with latent variables are discussed in details. LISREL will be used to practice applications of various models to analyzing real data. Lab work will provide practical experiences in using SEM software and focus on developing and fitting models as well as interpretations of results. Other topics including multiple-group modeling (model invariance), mean structure models, and latent change models (simple growth curves) will be introduced with empirical examples. Applications of measurement models in the context of classical test theory are also covered. These include concepts of measurement errors, reliability, and multitrait-multimethod (MTMM) validations. |
| PSGA 7831 |
Structural Equation Modeling Lab |
1 Credits |
This lab is required for the course, PSGA 7830. |
| PSGA 7835 |
Categorical Data Analysis |
3 Credits |
This course focuses on the analysis of variables that consist of discrete categories, which are ordered or unordered. The data are typically measured on a nominal or ordinal scale. Topics covered include the analysis of two-way contingency tables, measures of association, the binomial and multinomial distributions, tests of independence and goodness of fit, stratification, the analysis of multiway contingency tables, interaction and confounding, logistic regression for binary and ordinal responses, log-linear models, generalized linear models, and repeated measures analysis of categorical data. |
| PSGA 7840 |
Advanced Structural Equation Modeling |
3 Credits |
This course is concerned with advanced aspects of structural equation modeling, including handling of non-Normal data, missing data, and ordinal data, as well as aspects of scale reliability evaluation with covariance structure modeling, exploratory factor analysis, applications of the bootstrap approach in structural equation modeling, and multilevel modeling. |
| PSGA 7850 |
Linear Models |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7890 |
Qualitative Research methods in Psychology |
3 Credits |
This course provides knowledge of qualitative research methods and skills necessary to carry out this kind of research in psychology. Principles, procedures, ethics, and illustrative studies in phenomenology, grounded theory, narrative psychology, hermeneutics, heuristic research, psychoanalysis, action research, program evaluation, and feminism are explored. Hands-on activities include the formulation of research problems, design, data collection, analysis, validation, and report writing. |
| PSGA 7900 |
Stat. for Test Construct |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7920 |
Item Response Theory |
3 Credits |
This course focuses on statistical models that describe the responses of individuals to items on psychological tests. A variety of models for binary and ordered categorical responses are considered, and comparisons with classical test theory are made. Questions of test construction, scoring and evaluation are covered, as well as more advanced topics such as differential item functioning and computerized adaptive testing. |
| PSGA 7921 |
Item Response Theory Lab |
1 Credits |
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| PSGA 7930 |
Matrix Algebra |
3 Credits |
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| PSGA 7990 |
The Teaching of Psychology |
1 Credit |
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| PSGA 8000 |
Seminar on Teaching of Psychology |
0 Credit |
A seminar led by faculty who are master teachers. Discussions and advising on pedagogy, course content, student assessment and mentoring. This course is restricted to Teaching Fellows only. |
| PSGA 8015 |
Identification of Child Abuse |
0 Credit |
The seminar will deal with the identification and reporting of child abuse. The sequalae of child abuse and maltreatment (medical, psychological, and legal) will be discussed. New York State laws and regulations dealing with reporting responsibilities will receive special emphasis. |
| PSGA 8023 |
Clinical Topics Seminar |
0.5 Credit |
Coverage of empirically supported treatments for major mental disorders will be covered. Contemporary issues in the applications of these treatments, along with theoretical foundations of each therapy package, are considered. |
| PSGA 8025 |
Research Colloquium |
0 Credit |
Students will learn about research being conducted by faculty members, other graduate students, and invited speakers from other institutions. |
| PSGA 8040 |
Independent Research |
3 Credit |
This course offers opportunities for students to work with individual faculty on individual projects of their own design. |
| PSGA 8043 |
Independent Research-ADP (Spring) |
3 Credit |
A research apprenticeship for all first-year students in the Developmental Program. Students, working under the direct supervision of a Developmental faculty member, gain firsthand experience in design, implementation, and analysis of a research project pertaining to the development of infants, children, adolescents, mid-life, or older adults |
| PSGA 8044 |
Independent Research-ADP (Fall)l |
3 Credits |
A continuation of PSGA 8043. |
| PSGA 8050 |
Research Colloquium |
3 Credits |
Under the direction of a faculty mentor, student conducts a short-term research project, analyzes results, and prepares a report in a journal article format. |
| PSGA 8060 |
Research Practicum |
3 Credits |
Prior to beginning work on dissertation, each doctoral student prepares a written proposal of the research project and discusses it orally at a meeting of the seminar. Required of all doctoral students. |
| PSGA 8070 |
Research Seminar II |
3 Credits |
Each doctoral student is required to make a written and oral progress report on the dissertation research after completion of data gathering analysis. |
| PSGA 8080 |
Psychology Internship |
1 Credit |
To be taken only after completion of all other degree requirements. |
| PSGA 8081 |
Applied Developmental Internship |
1 Credit |
To be taken only after completion of all other degree requirements. |
| PSGA 8082 |
Psychometric Internship |
1 Credit |
To be taken only after completion of all other degree requirements. |
| PSGA 8083 |
Half-time Applied Developmental Internship |
0.5 Credit |
To be taken only after completion of all other degree requirements. |
| PSGA 8202 |
Clinical Externship I |
3 Credits |
Supervised training in clinical psychology as affiliated practicum agencies. |
| PSGA 8203 |
Clinical Externship II |
3 Credits |
Continuation of PSGA 8202. |
| PSGA 8212 |
Clinical Externship III |
3 Credits |
Supervised experiences in psychotherapy, with discussion and reading assignments on personality dynamics, therapeutic techniques, and problems in psychotherapy. |
| PSGA 8213 |
Clinical Externship IV |
3 Credits |
Continuation of PSGA 8212. |
| PSGA 8221 |
Clinical Externship V |
1 Credit |
Continuation of PSGA 8213. |
| PSGA 8223 |
Clinical Externship VI |
1 Credit |
Continuation of PSGA 8221. |
| PSGA 8271 |
Seminar/Practicum in Child Therapy |
3 Credits |
Class discussion and readings on therapeutic techniques, child psychopathology, and issues and problems in child therapy. The practicum component provides supervised experience in child therapy in community-based settings. |
| PSGA 8290 |
Clinical Supervision |
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Individual supervision with faculty in clinical program. Individually arranged, topics cover clinical care, specific therapeutic interventions, assessment, crisis management, consultation liaison, and multiple theoretical approaches to case conceptualization. |
| PSGA 8350 |
ADP Practicum I |
3 Credits |
Supervised work in the application of developmental psychology to field settings. Students complete a project, such as a needs assessment or program design and evaluation practicum site. Prerequisites: PSGA 6350 and PSGA 6000. |
| PSGA 8351 |
ADP Practicum II |
3 Credits |
Continuation of PSGA 8350. |
| PSGA 8999 |
Independent Study |
3 Credits |
Under the direction of a faculty mentor, student conducts a research project not directly related to either the second-year project (PSGA 8050) or the doctoral dissertation. |
| PSGA 9999 |
Dissertation Direction |
1 Credit |
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