Psychology Course Offerings
Please see the section on “Course Description Symbols and Terms” in The University Catalog for an explanation
of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering
system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion
and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites
may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available
on the Chico Web.
PSY 001A
Principles of Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Introduction to concepts and problems in psychology. Topics include
perception, learning, development, motivation, personality, abnormal
behavior, and biological and social bases of behavior. This is an
approved General Education course. CAN PSY 2.
PSY 001H
Principles of Psychology 3.0 Inquire
Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Honors Program.
An introduction to contemporary concepts and problems in psychology.
The course will be taught using tutorial and seminar formats. Topics
will include biological and social bases of behavior, assessment,
emotion and motivation, perception, cognition, and psychopathology.
Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the General Studies
Honors Program.
PSY 003
Laboratory in Human Relations 1.0 Fa/Spr
This course is designed to give a beginning psychology student
instruction and experiential training in the basic factors of constructive
human relations. You may take this course for credit twice; only
2 units of
PSY 003 can be applied to meet graduation requirements. 3.0 hours
laboratory. Credit/no credit grading only. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 2.0 units.
PSY 041
Socio-Cultural Context 3.0 Fa/Spr
of Psychological Development
Examination of social and cultural influences on emotional, social,
and intellectual development. Specific emphasis on children raised
in lower socio-economic environments as well as children of American
Indian, Mexican-American, and black cultures. This is an approved
General Education course.
This course is the same as PSY 141 which may be substituted.
PSY 095
Research Methods in Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: or corequisite: PSY 001A.
Aspects of psychological research process and research methods,
including measurement and quantitative description of behavior,
problem definition and hypothesis formation, major research approaches
to psychological Hphenomena, bibliographic resource use, and professional
report writing.
PSY 098
Contemporary Problems in Psychology 1.0-3.0
Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 098A-C for 1.0 to
3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only
basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different
sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being
offered. Courses may be offered with activity or laboratory components.
PSY 098L
Laboratory for 1.0 Inquire
Contemporary Problems in Psychology
3.0 hours laboratory.
PSY 104
Biological Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 001A, PSY 095.
An introduction to basic processes involved in brain function
and an overview of the biological bases of behaviors such as sleep,
biological rhythms, sex, emotions, learning and memory, language,
laterality, and psychophysiological states such as depression, anxiety
disorders, and schizophrenia. The laboratory includes the study
of neuroanatomy and experiments on topics such as EEG, GSR, biofeedback,
hemisphere specialization, and cardiovascular reactivity. 2.0 hours
lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSY 106
Cognition 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 001A, PSY 095, faculty permission.
An in-depth examination of current research and theory in cognition.
Topics include attention, memory models, language, problem solving,
creativity, reasoning, decision making, human and artificial intelligence,
and cognitive development.
PSY 107
Statistical Methods in Psychology 4.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 001A, PSY 095.
The analysis of research data in psychology using inferential
statistical methods, with an emphasis on relevant statistical designs,
understanding statistical conclusions in published research, and
professional report writing. Descriptive statistics, graphing, hypothesis
testing, correlation and regression, chi-square, t-tests, and analysis
of variance. Single factor designs and ANOVA, post-hoc comparisions,
repeated measures ANOVA, and simple factorial designs. Professional
reporting of research. Laboratory provides examples, applications,
and development of research data analysis and statistical evaluation
skills. 3.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSY 109
Elements of Learning and Memory 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 001A, PSY 095, PSY 107.
An examination of elementary principles and basic theories of
learning and their relation to diverse areas of psychology, including
a laboratory in the methods and procedures used in the study of
learning phenomena. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory. Special
fee required; see The Class Schedule.
PSY 112
Learning in the Young Child 3.0 Fa/Spr
Examination of psychological factors involved in the learning
processes of children. Supervised experience working with children
is strongly encouraged.
PSY 115
Psychology of Women 3.0 Fa/Spr
Examination of the conflicts in the development of the female
personality. Common stereotypes, myths, and typical societal expectations
will be explored in terms of biological, social, psychological,
and developmental determinants. Men and women will be expected to
examine their own gender roles and to evaluate the psychological
impact of these determinants on their own lives and personalities.
This is an approved General Education course.
PSY 116H
Mind in the Machine-Honors 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Honors Program, faculty permission.
An Honors seminar that explores the psychological, philosophical,
social, biological, and technical aspects of machine “minds.”
Explores core issues within a subset of the disciplines that comprise
the cognitive sciences, including artificial intelligence, philosophy,
and psychology. Readings and discussions will focus on theories
of artificial intelligence and classic themes in human cognition
and philosophy, such as determinism, consciousness, free-will, and
the mind-body problem. The course focuses on increasing one’s
capability to express beliefs and evaluate arguments concerning
various issues. This is an approved General Education course.
This course is the same as CSCI 116H which may be substituted.
PSY 119
Psychology of Prejudice, Hate, and Violence 3.0
Fa/Spr
Examination of the nature of prejudice and hate and their contribution
to societal violence. How prejudice and hatred affect personal,
family, and group behavior are considered in a context of understanding
factors that contribute to their development. Strategies for reducing
the prevalence of prejudice, hatred, and violence in our contemporary
culture are evaluated. This is an approved General Education course.
This is an approved Ethnic Course.
PSY 129
History of Mind 3.0 Fall
This course examines the history of two competing approaches to
psychology, and it evaluates their philosophical and scientific
merits. Implications for contemporary debates in psychology are
discussed. This is an approved General Education course.
This course is the same as PHIL 129 which may be substituted.
PSY 140
Aids, Aides, and AIDS: 3.0 Fa/Spr
A Topical Look at Issues in Child Psychology
Students will examine a variety of issues which are of concern
to persons interested in children. The topics will range from health
care issues to toy selection. Emphasis will be on optimum individual
and collective outcomes. Psychological perspectives will be emphasized,
but the effects of historical, societal, and biological factors
will also be explored. This is an approved General Education course.
PSY 141
Socio-Cultural Context 3.0 Fa/Spr
of Psychological Development
Examination of social and cultural influences on emotional, social,
and intellectual development. Specific emphasis on children raised
in lower socio-economic environments, as well as children of American
Indian, Mexican-American, and black cultures. This is an approved
General Education course.
This course is the same as PSY 041 which may be substituted.
PSY 142
Cross-Cultural Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
This course focuses on the importance and various influences of
culture on human behavior. Beginning with an examination of theoretical
definitions of culture, the course covers a broad range of research
that highlights the contributions of cross-cultural psychology to
the understanding of human behavior within and between cultures.
In addition, conceptual, methodological, and practical issues in
cross-cultural research and applications are covered. This is an
approved General Education course. This is an approved Non-Western
Course.
This course is the same as MCGS 142 which may be substituted.
PSY 170
Issues in Personal Growth 3.0 Fa/Spr
and Social Adjustment
The development of a frame of reference for understanding individual
behavior and understanding of the dynamics of behavior in action.
PSY 175
Brain, Mind, and Behavior 3.0 Fall
This course explores the fundamental relationships between brain
function, mental states and consciousness, and human behavior. Attention
is given to the influence of brain research on artifical intelligence,
neural networks, and computer technology, and to the current metaphor
of brain as computer. The course focus is on basic brain processes
involved in sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, learning
and memory, and language and consciousness. This is an approved
General Education course.
PSY 198
Contemporary Problems in Psychology 1.0-3.0
Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 198A-C for 1.0 to
3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only
basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different
sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being
offered. Courses may be offered with activity or laboratory components.
PSY 198D
Activity — 1.0 Inquire
Contemporary Problems in Psychology
2.0 hours activity.
PSY 198L
Laboratory — 1.0 Inquire
Contemporary Problems in Psychology
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
3.0 hours laboratory.
PSY 199
Special Problems 1.0-3.0 Fa/Spr
This course is an independent study of special problems and is
offered as 199A-C for 1.0 to 3.0 units respectively. You must register
directly with a supervising faculty member. Credit/no credit grading
only.
PSY 201
Advanced Statistical 3.0 Inquire
Data Analysis in Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 107 or an introductory course in both statistics
and research methods or faculty permission.
Principles of experimental design and the philosophy of science,
with emphasis on the evaluation of experimental data.
PSY 202
Survey of Child and Adolescent Psychology 3.0
Fa/Spr
Physical, mental, social, and emotional factors of human growth
and development from infancy through adolescence. Supervised experience
working with children is strongly encouraged.
PSY 203
Advanced Child Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 202 or equivalent.
Consideration of theory and research associated with developmental
processes. Emphasis upon cognitive and social development, with
attention to perceptual, language, and intellectual development
and to the socialization processes.
PSY 205
Psychology of Learning 3.0 Fa/Spr
A survey of the principles and theories of learning. Examples
of the applications of these will be given.
PSY 207
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging 3.0
Fall
An introduction to the psychological processes and phenomena associated
with middle and older adulthood.
PSY 208
Social Psychology of Sport, Play, and Games 3.0
Fa/Spr
This course investigates individual and group behavior within
sport, play, and games. Social psychological research, principles,
and issues will be presented, including performance enhancement,
personality, interpersonal relations, group dynamics, socialization,
communication, attitudes, emotions, and cognitions relative to sport,
play, and games.
This course is the same as PHED 208 which may be substituted.
PSY 210
Applications of Psychology: 3.0 Inquire
Learning-Intellectual Factors
Introduction to basic psychological theory and principles of learning,
with emphasis on application to social institutions — e.g.,
family, schools, industry. Fieldwork experience in appropriate institution
may
be provided to students registered in the course.
PSY 214
Psychology of Teaching 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 202; faculty permission.
Applications of principles of the psychology of human learning
and development and counseling to educational practice. Prospective
teachers analyze their motivations, personal value systems, role
conceptualizations, and self-attitudes in relation to demands of
the teaching profession. Concepts of emotional, social, and cognitive
development as well as of childhood learning and motivation are
applied to development of learning experiences for elementary school
children. Enrollment is restricted to second-semester juniors, seniors,
and graduates.
PSY 215
Psychology of Marriage 3.0 Fa/Spr
The interrelationship of psychological, physiological, and cultural
factors in marriage and family relations.
PSY 225
Abnormal Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Introduction to the study, definition, and classification of deviant
behavior, including experimental psychopathology, psychodiagnostic
methods, and psychotherapeutic procedures.
PSY 235
Psychology of Personality 3.0 Fa/Spr
Introduction to the nature and development of personality, with
emphasis on the normal adult, including theories of personality,
techniques of assessment, and a survey of current research.
PSY 240
Psychology of the Exceptional Child 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 202 or equivalent.
Study of origin, development, treatment, education in mental superiority,
retardation, speech handicap, blindness, deafness, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, and other physical and multiple handicaps. Survey of remedial
and special education.
PSY 245
Social Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
An overview of social psychology, emphasizing the variety of social
factors that influence individual behavior.
PSY 251
Assessment and Evaluation 3.0 Spring
in General and Special Education
Prerequisites: SPED 143 or equivalent.
Study techniques used in assessing skills and needs of general
and exceptional learners. Topics include examination of standardized
tests in general and special education; use and interpretation of
standardized test results; development and use of teacher-made techniques
for assessment; principles of curriculum-based assessment; and consideration
of cultural and linguistic diversity factors in assessment. Activities
focus on construction of teacher-made instruments and on administration
and scoring of selected standardized tests. This course is part
of the Level I preparation program for education specialists in
mild/moderate/severe disabilities. Enrollment is normally limited
to Special Education Credential candidates. Other students may enroll
with faculty permission.
PSY 255
Principles of Psychological Measurement 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: A course in statistics including research design.
Basic psychological measurement theory and principles of test
construction. 2.0 hours discussion, 2.0 hours activity.
PSY 260
Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3.0
Fa/Spr
Psychological principles and practices in industrial and business
settings.
PSY 266
Environmental Psychology 3.0 Spring
This course examines the social-psychological aspects of the interdependence
of humans and their environment. The course emphasizes psychological
theory and current research along with a practical focus on environmental
issues.
PSY 267
Biopsychology of Animal Behavior 3.0
Inquire
Study of animal behavior and its biological bases. Topics covered
will include social behavior (territorial, aggressive, and sexual),
behavior development, and animal communication systems.
PSY 271
Psychopharmacology 3.0 Spring
The study of the mechanisms by which psychotropic drugs and natural
plant substances alter human behavior and psychological state. The
course emphasizes fundamentals of brain function (neurotransmitter-
receptor interactions), principles of pharmacology, drugs of abuse
and dependence, clinical pharmacology (the use of medications to
treat behavioral, psychological, and psychiatric conditions such
as eating disorders, hyperactivity, depressive disorders, anxiety
disorders, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease), and the
use of drugs to alter cognitive states and improve attention, memory,
and learning.
PSY 272
Health Psychology 3.0 Fall
This course provides an introduction to the field of health psychology
which is the field within psychology devoted to understanding psychological
influences on how people stay healthy, why they become ill, and
how they respond when they do get ill. Topics include a study of
health psychology as a profession, the bio-psychosocial model of
health, health belief models and human behavior, health-compromising
and health-
enhancing behaviors, cognitive-behavioral approaches to behavior
change, stress and coping, personality and health, and psychological
issues in heart disease, cancer, AIDS, and other diseases.
PSY 273A
Counseling Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 225 or PSY 235; senior or graduate standing;
faculty permission.
Theory of individual and family counseling and laboratory practice
in individual counseling. 2.0 hours lecture, 3.0 hours laboratory.
PSY 274
Neuropsychology 3.0 Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 104 or PSY 175 or PSY 275; or any course which
has covered basic brain anatomy; or faculty permission.
Course examines the behavioral changes which accompany certain
known damages to the human brain. Topics include the neuropsychology
of language, emotions, memory, learning, movement, personality,
aggression, cerebral dominance, neuropsychological assessment, clinical
syndromes following head trauma and stroke, developmental learning
disorders, and disorders of aging, including Alzheimer’s Disease.
PSY 275
Neuroscience 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: PSY 104 or PSY 175 or faculty permission.
A study of the physiological processes and anatomical regions
of the nervous system which underlie the behaviors of sensation/perception,
movement, motivation (sleep and dreams; hunger and eating disorders),
emotion (pleasure and addiction; fear, stress, and health), cognition
(language; learning and memory), and disorders of the human brain
(depressive disorders, anxiety disorders; schizophrenia; and Alzheimer’s
disease). The course also includes study of the current methods
used by neuroscientists to study brain and behavior in humans.
PSY 279
Human Perception 3.0 Fall
A review of the major theories, phenomena, and research associated
with the structure and function of the sensory and perceptual systems.
Primary emphasis is on the visual and auditory systems, but gustation,
olfaction, and skin perception is also reviewed.
PSY 280
History and Systems of Psychology 3.0
Spring
Development of psychology from ancient to modern times. Relationship
of this development to twentieth-century systematic viewpoints in
psychology.
PSY 289
Internship in Applied Psychology 1.0-6.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Necessary background for specific internship.
This course is an internship offered as 289A-F for 1.0 to 6.0
units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member. This course provides directed experience in agencies,
institutions, or work setting appropriate to the application of
psychological background and training.
PSY 295
Senior Seminar in Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C-
or higher, PSY 001A, PSY 095, PSY 107 and four additional courses
in the major.
An in-depth examination of contemporary issues in one of several
areas of psychological theory, research, and practice. These areas
include, but are not limited to: cross-cultural investigations,
life span development, biological psychology, health psychology,
human personality, aspects of social behavior, cognition and perception,
learning and memory, clinical and applied psychology. Students in
this seminar will participate in advanced readings, writing, reporting,
discussion, demonstration, oral presentation, and experiential components.
2.0 hours seminar, 2.0 hours activity. This is a writing proficiency,
WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies writing proficiency
for majors.
PSY 297
Peer Advising 1.0 Fa/Spr
After successful completion of the training program, students
will serve as peer advisers for three hours per week. Peer advisers
help students complete class schedules and graduation clearance
forms for the psychology major and minor. Peer advisers refer students
to appropriate faculty or departments as needed. This course is
not applicable to the major. See the department for specific information.
You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 2.0 units.
PSY 298
Contemporary Problems in Psychology 1.0-3.0
Fa/Spr
This course is for special topics offered as 298A-C for 1.0 to
3.0 units respectively. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only
basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different
sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being
offered. Courses may be offered with activity or laboratory components.
PSY 298L
Contemporary Problems in Psychology 1.0
Inquire
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
3.0 hours laboratory.
PSY 299H
Honors Seminar in Psychology I 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: ENGL 001 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C-
or higher, PSY 001A, PSY 095, PSY 107; and 9 units of other upper-division
psychology courses. Open only by invitation to students in the top
5% of the major; faculty permission.
Seminar for Honors students. Course will focus on the development
of a creative project in psychology, its presentation, discussion
of relevant research materials, and the reporting of findings. This
is a writing proficiency, WP, course; a grade of C- or better certifies
writing proficiency for majors.
PSY 299I
Honors Seminar in Psychology II 3.0
Spring
Prerequisites: Completion of PSY 299H with a B or higher; faculty
permission.
A seminar for Honors students. Prepare the creative project begun
in PSY 299H for presentation and publication. Formerly PSY 296I.
PSY 300
Research and Evaluation Methods 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 107 or equivalent, faculty permission.
An examination of the nature and process of understanding and
evaluating, as well as designing and conducting psychological research
and evaluations studies. Important issues and criteria for evaluating
quality and drawing conclusions will be emphasized.
PSY 301
Advanced Statistical Methods in Psychology 3.0
Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 300 or faculty permission.
Principles of experimental design and the philosophy of science,
with emphasis on the evaluation of multivariate correlational data.
PSY 310
Advanced General Psychology 3.0 Fall
Survey of topics in general psychology and recent relevant research.
Particular emphasis on major theoretical positions.
PSY 315
Seminar in Contemporary Issues 3.0 Spring
of General Psychology
Detailed study and discussion of a specific area in general psychology.
Content will reflect instructor’s specialization. May be repeated
for credit.
PSY 320
Advanced Contemporary Problems 1.0-3.0
Fa/Spr
in Psychology
This course is a special topic offered as 320A-C for 1.0 to 3.0
units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member. Seminar focusing on issues and problems of contemporary
psychology. Specific content varies from semester to semester. Occasionally
a lab component (PSY 320L) may be required.
This course is the same as MGMT 320 which may be substituted.
PSY 325
Health Psychology 3.0 Fa/Spr
An exploration of issues in the fields of health and medical psychology
and behavioral medicine. Includes topics on medical and psycho-bio-social
models of illness-wellness, psychophysiological and psychometric
assessment in health psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, substance
abuse, stress-related illnesses, psychosomatic medicine, and current
thinking of etiology, intervention, and prevention.
PSY 328A
Issues in Teaching Counseling Process 1.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology, concurrent enrollment
in or prior completion of PSY 373A, concurrent enrollment in PSY
329A, faculty permission.
Consideration of issues and techniques in teaching counseling
skills at the college level. You may take this course more than
once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
PSY 328B
Issues in Teaching College Psychology 1.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology, completion of
appropriate graduate-level course work, concurrent enrollment in
PSY 329B, faculty permission.
Comprehensive consideration of issues in teaching at the college
level and techniques related to successful instruction. You may
take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
PSY 329A
Supervised Teaching of Counseling Process 1.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology, concurrent enrollment
in PSY 328A, faculty permission.
Supervised teaching of lecture or laboratory work in college-level
counseling courses.
PSY 329B
Supervised Teaching of College Psychology 1.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology; concurrent enrollment
in PSY 328B; faculty permission.
Supervised teaching of lecture or laboratory work in college-level
psychology courses.
PSY 330
Cognitive Development 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: PSY 202, faculty permission.
Current developmental theory and research in the area of problem-solving,
concept attainment, language, perception, intelligence, and maturation.
PSY 331
Advanced Developmental Psychology 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 202; faculty permission.
Study of both typical human development and individual differences.
Developmental issues and life events from infancy to old age and
their effects upon individuals, couples, and family relationships.
Emphasis will be on current theory and research related to social,
emotional, and language development, and its relationship to practice.
Biological and environmental influences are addressed.
PSY 332
Advanced Human Learning 3.0 Fall
Prerequisites: PSY 109 or PSY 205; faculty permission.
Factors contributing to acquisition, performance, and retention.
The methods of evaluating learning.
PSY 335
Seminar on Current Issues 3.0 Fall
in Developmental Psychology
Prerequisites: PSY 330, PSY 331, PSY 332. (This course may be
taken concurrently with one of the prerequisites if the other two
have been completed), faculty permission.
Intensive study of selected topics in developmental psychology.
PSY 339
Practicum in 3.0 Fall
Psychological School Consultation
Prerequisites: PSY 332; PSY 355; admission to PPS Program; faculty
permission.
Directed consultation experience in school setting to effect change
in behavior or instruction for particular children or classrooms.
PSY 343
Seminar in Child and Adult Psychopathology 3.0
Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 225 and classified status in Psychology MS
program.
Seminar in child, adolescent, and adult psychopathology. The etiology,
diagnosis, and treatment of selected mental disorders using the
DSM-IV-R diagnostic framework.
PSY 355
Psychological Testing in the Schools 3.0
Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 255, classified status, faculty permission.
Theory and methods of developing assessment programs, including
design and appropriate use of screening instruments, curriculum-based
assessment, task analysis, and observational systems to solve academic
and behavioral problems. Field-based practice is an integral part
of the course.
PSY 360
Assessment of Intelligence and Cognition 2.0
Fall
Prerequisites: PSY 355, concurrent enrollment in PSY 360A, faculty
permission.
An overview of theories of intelligence, basic concepts related
to psychometrics, and issues related to the use and misuse of psychological
tests with various populations of school-age children. Stresses
a critical analysis of currently used tests of intelligence, with
special consideration of the Wechsler scales and Stanford-Binet.
PSY 360A
Practicum in 1.0 Fall
Assessment of Intellience and Cognition
Prerequisites: PSY 355, concurrent enrollment in PSY 360, faculty
permission.
Practice in the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation
of individually-administered tests of intelligence and cognition.
Includes training in the preparation of written reports.
PSY 361
Social and Emotional Assessment 2.0
Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 355, concurrent enrollment in PSY 361A, faculty
permission.
The assessment of the socio-emotional functioning and behavior
of the school-aged child. Understanding of various issues related
to personality assessment, test construction and design, and childhood
psychopathology is emphasized. Critical examination of numerous
instruments and procedures currently used in the social and emotional
assessment of children.
PSY 361A
Practicum in 1.0 Spring
Social and Emotional Assessment
Prerequisites: PSY 355, concurrent enrollment in PSY 361, faculty
permission.
Practice in the selection, administration and interpretation of
various tests and procedures used in the socio-emotional assessment of children.
Includes training in the preparation of written reports.
PSY 363
Advanced Supervision 3.0 Fall
in Psychological Assessment
Prerequisites: PSY 360 PSY 360A, PSY 361, PSY 361A, faculty permission.
Provides advanced training in the meaningful interpretation of
various forms of assessment and the communication of this information
in the form of a written report. Supervision of cases from field-based
practice.
PSY 365
Psychological Assessment 3.0 Fall
for the Counseling Professional
Prerequisites: PSY 255 or equivalent course in psychometrics strongly
recommended.
An examination of psychological assessment procedures commonly
used in counseling practice. Includes training in the use and interpretation
of selected procedures within the scope of counseling practice and
familiarization with other tests and instruments used collaboratively
in patient/client care by other mental health professionals.
PSY 367
Behavior Modification 3.0 Fa/Spr
in Counseling and Education
Prerequisites: PSY 273A or equivalent, faculty permission.
The principles of behavior modification. Application of behavioral
Htechniques in education, remedial, and counseling settings.
PSY 370
Seminar in Group Counseling 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 273A (with a grade of B or better), faculty
permission.
The theory, research, and laboratory practice of group counseling
techniques with small groups and families. 2.0 hours seminar, 3.0
hours laboratory.
PSY 371
Child and Adolescent Counseling 3.0
Spring
Prerequisites: PSY 273A, PSY 331, faculty permission.
Seminar in diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent
behavior disorders and emotional disturbance. Topics include specific
treatment modalities used with children and parents and various
disorders and stressors of developing children.
PSY 372
Cross-Cultural Issues 3.0 Fall
in Counseling and Research
Prerequisites: PSY 273A, faculty permission.
Seminar addressing the evaluation of the various models of psychotherapy
as they relate to ethnic minorities and the influence of the mores
and values of various ethnic minority populations upon the counseling
process. Self-exploration of racial/ethnic perceptions, attitudes,
and experiences. Review and evaluation of contemporary examples
of cross-cultural research.
PSY 373A
Practicum in Individual Counseling 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 273A (with grade of B or higher), classified
status in MA or MS Psychology program, faculty permission.
Stresses skill development in individual counseling in a supervised
practicum setting. Instruction and experience includes individual
counseling with children and collaborative consultation with teachers
and family members. PPS students will meet some of these requirements
in a school setting. May not be repeated more than once without
approval of the Psychology Graduate Committee, in consultation with
any appropriate subcommittee (e.g., MS or PPS).
PSY 373B
Practicum in Group Counseling 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Candidacy in MA or MS Psychology program. Grade
of B or higher in PSY 370; PSY 373A, faculty permission.
Stresses skill development of group leadership in counseling through
a supervised practicum setting. For MS students, PSY 387B may be
taken concurrently with faculty permission. For PPS students, instruction
and experience includes group counseling with children and collaborative
consultation with family members and teachers in a school setting;
requires concurrent enrollment in PSY 388A. May not be repeated
more than once without approval of the Psychology Graduate Committee,
in consultation with any appropriate subcommittee (e.g., MS or PPS).
PSY 373C
Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy 3.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 373A (with grade of B or higher); PSY 375 (may
be taken concurrently); faculty permission.
This is a beginning family therapy practicum designed for advanced
master’s level counselor trainees. The course applies both
didactic and experiential learning, emphasizing family systems theories
and ecosystemic feminist family therapy approaches.
PSY 374
Counseling Aspects of 3.0 Fall
Sexuality and of Substance Abuse
Prerequisites: Classified status in MS Psychology Program, PSY
273A (may be taken concurrently), faculty permission.
Introduction to human sexuality and related counseling issues,
and to substance use, abuse, and dependency: etiology, prevention,
and treatment.
PSY 375
Theories of Family Therapy: 3.0 Spring
Marital, Familial, and Child Issues
Prerequisites: PSY 373A (with a grade of B or higher), faculty
permission.
An advanced seminar in counseling psychology providing a contemporary
and integrative study of the field of marriage and family therapy,
emphasizing current theory, research, and practice.
PSY 377
Human Resource Development and Counseling 3.0
Fall
This course is part of a sequence of course work leading to a
counseling and human resource development emphasis. Through varied
media, participants gain an understanding and awareness of Human
Resource Development and Counseling in organizational settings (educational,
governmental, private sector). Included within this emphasis are
training and development programs often housed in organizations
under the Human Resource Division. Useful for individuals seeking
an HRD emphasis as well as others interested in learning about the
vast opportunities and challenges in this unique and rapidly expanding
professional field.
PSY 378
Life Cycles and Careers: 3.0 Spring
Seminar in Career Counseling and Development
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
In this seminar, the emerging and rapidly growing field of career
counseling and development is examined. Among the topics studied
are socio-psychological and economic contexts of career development;
systematic models for vocational choice; career guidance programs
for elementary, secondary, and higher education; career development
models in business and industry; helping strategies in vocational
counseling; assessment in career guidance.
PSY 379
Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues 3.0
Fall
in Counseling and the Helping Professions
Prerequisites: Classified status in the MS in Psychology program
or faculty permission.
Seminar examining professional ethics and California law for Marriage
and Family Therapists and other mental health professionals. Therapeutic,
clinical, and practical considerations involved in legal and ethical
practice of marriage and family therapy. Topics: scope of practice,
ethical and legal issues, current legal patterns and trends in mental
health profession, spousal or partner abuse, assessment, detection
and intervention, psychotherapist/patient privilege, confidentiality,
dangerousness, and treatment of minors, with and without parental
consent. Relationship between practitioner’s sense of self
and human values and professional behavior and ethics will be explored.
PSY 380A
School Psychology: Introduction to the 3.0
Fall
Profession and Principles of Effective Education
Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
History and development of the profession of school psychology;
introduction to areas of professional expertise; preventive service
delivery philosophy; principles of effective instructional design;
education as a social system and research on effective schools;
innovative approaches and programs and school reform efforts; current
and emergent roles of school psychologists.
PSY 380B
School Psychology: 3.0 Spring
Study of Childhood Exceptionalities
Prerequisites: PSY 380A, faculty permission.
Examination of various childhood exceptionalities including specific
learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavioral and emotional
disorders, low-incidence neurologically-based disorders, and physical
and health related handicaps from birth to early adulthood; emphasis
on role of school psychologist in identification and intervention;
review of special education referral process and service delivery
options; overview of classroom modifications, adaptations and inclusionary
practices.
PSY 380C
School Psychology: Legal and Ethical 3.0
Spring
Principles and Preventive Programs
Prerequisites: PSY 380A, PSY 380B, faculty permission.
Laws and ethical principles relevant to the practice of school
psychology and their application to daily practice and professional
dilemmas; program development and evaluation in psychological services;
review of research on programs addressing risk and protective factors
in educational, social, and emotional development.
PSY 387
Internship in Counseling Psychology 1.0-6.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 373A and PSY 373B (with grade of B or higher
in each course), PSY 373B may be taken concurrently with faculty
permission.
This course is an internship offered as 387A-F, for 1.0-6.0 units
respectively. You must register directly with a supervising faculty
member. Supervised counseling internship in a campus or community
setting for those pursuing MFT licensure. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
PSY 388A
Fieldwork in School Counseling I 5.0
Fall
Prerequisites: Open only to students admitted to the PPS Program.
Supervised field experience in the school setting, in coordination
with concurrent enrollment in PSY 373B.
PSY 388B
Fieldwork in School Counseling II 5.0
Spring
Prerequisites: Open only to students admitted to the PPS Program.
Supervised field experience in the school setting.
PSY 389A
Internship in School Psychology I 5.0
Fall
Prerequisites: Open only to approved candidates for School Psychology.
Internship in selected school psychology setting.
PSY 389B
Internship in School Psychology II 5.0
Spring
Prerequisites: Open only to approved candidates for School Psychology.
Internship in school psychology setting.
PSY 389C
Internship in School Psychology III 5.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Open only to approved candidates for School Psychology.
Internship in school psychology setting.
PSY 389D
Internship in School Psychology IV 5.0
Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Open only to approved candidates for School Psychology.
Internship in school psychology setting.
PSY 395
Seminar in Research Problems 1.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 300 or its equivalent, PSY 301 is recommended,
faculty permission.
To provide the students with critical feedback on proposed research
problems; to further develop skills of critical evaluation of experimental
design. Credit/no credit grading only. You may take this course
more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
PSY 396
Research Assistantship 1.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: PSY 107 or equivalent and at least conditionally
classified status; faculty permission. This course must be repeated
twice but may be repeated four times.
Students will learn the research process through active participation
in various phases of faculty research, including theoretical development,
methodology, data collection, analysis and interpretation, report
writing and, when appropriate, conference presentations. Credit/no
credit grading only. You may take this course more than once for
a maximum of 4.0 units.
PSY 398
Independent Study 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr
This course is a graduate level independent study offered as 398A-F
for 1.0 to 6.0 units respectively. You must register directly with
a supervising faculty member.
PSY 398R
Analytical Review 3.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy; faculty permission.
Cultimating activity for MS degree program. A comprehensive written
review of the literature in an area of specialization and/or interest
and a written examination.
PSY 399
Master’s Study 1.0-6.0 Fa/Spr
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, faculty permission.
This course is a master’s study offered as either a Master’s
Thesis, identified as 399A-F for 1.0 to 6.0 units respectively,
or as a Master’s Project, identified as 399G-L for 1.0 to 6.0
units respectively. You must register directly with a supervising
faculty member.
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