PSYC 6150 Human Diversity (3-0-3)
The study of several broad areas of diversity, including race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age and disability. Empirical literature is critically examined with respect to such issues as the effects of experimenter bias. Implications for counseling and therapy with diverse groups are addressed.

PSYC 6165 Learning and Cognition (3-0-3)
Methods, theoretical concepts and empirically derived principles of conditioning, learning and cognition with human and animal subjects.

PSYC 6173 Social Psychology (3-0-3)
A survey of social influences on individual and group behavior. Special topics will include attitude formation and change, social perception and attribution processes, interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism, social influence, and group dynamics.

PSYC 6178 Industrial-Organizational Psychology (3-0-3)
A survey of psychology as applied to work in industrial and organizational settings. Special topics will include personnel selection, training and evaluation, human factors in performance, environmental influences, goal setting and job design, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, and organizational structure and change.

PSYC 6181 Behavioral Neuroscience (2-0-2)
Consideration of the biological bases of behavior, particularly the role of forebrain structures. Clinical neuropsychology will receive special focus. An undergraduate course in biological psychology is recommended but not required.

PSYC 6182 Clinical and Addictive Psychopharmacology (2-0-2)
A critical examination of contemporary chemical-based therapies for psychological disorders; and a survey of the theoretical, etiological and treatment aspects of drug abuse and (especially) drug addiction. Undergraduate preparation in biological psychology and/or psychopharmacology is preferred but not required.

PSYC 6190 Professional and Ethical Foundations of Psychology (3-0-3)
Professional issues, including the fundamental perspectives and knowledge base of the discipline, are addressed, with emphasis placed on ethical standards in the science and practice of psychology.

PSYC 6950 Special Topics (Var)
Supervised independent study or seminars on topics chosen to meet the needs and interests of graduate students which make use of the expertise of the faculty and consultants. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate status and prior approval by the faculty instructor or supervisor.

PSYC 6960 Clinical Internship (Var)
Individually supervised clinical or counseling field work in an applied setting relevant to the student's professional goals. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Completion of a minimum of 18 graduate hours in psychology with a B average or better, and approval of the student's academic advisory committee.

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