Apr 25, 2024

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Physiology
	PHSI 6200 - Physiology Seminar (2 credits) Included are presentations by students and faculty of a review of a topic of interest. Students must be prepared to participate in discussion. This course can be taken repeatedly for credit. Two hours lecture per week (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6300 - Intracellular Signaling (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHSI 5000 or consent of the instructor. This course covers selected topics of current interest in the problems of signal processing by mammalian cells. Topics will include cAMP, protein kinase C, G proteins, calcium, protoonocogenes, and channel activation with respect to various cell functions. Emphasis will be placed on review of the current literature and methodology. Objectives will be to achieve detailed understanding of integrative function and signal processing at the cellular level. Offered alternate years. (alternate years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6350 - Systems Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHSI 5000 or consent of the instructor. This course examines selected aspects of cardiovascular function. Topics presented include multiple aspects of blood pressure control, microvascular physiology, and theoretical considerations related to hypertensive disease and microcirculatory disorders. Emphasis will be placed upon examination of research literature. (alternate years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6400 - Neuroregulation (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHSI 5000 or consent of the instructor. This course examines the mechanisms by which cells communicate and how this communication is integrated to regulate specific functions. Topics presented include aspects of signaling in the nervous and endocrine systems, interactions between these systems, regulation of specific functions by the nervous and endocrine systems, and the research techniques used to study questions in these areas. (alternate years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6450 - Membrane Transport Biology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PHSI 5000 or consent of the instructor. This course presents the fundamentals and current understanding of biological transport of solutes and fluid across cell membranes. Membrane physiology will be presented as it relates to biologic transport. Subject matter will be based in part on current literature. Student participation will be required. (alternate years) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6500 - Special Topics: Introduction to Research (1-5 credits) This course is intended for beginning graduate students and will be conducted in the laboratory of a potential sponsor of the student’s research. It will include training in the various technical procedures used in that laboratory and may serve to introduce the student to research methodology in a field of physiology. (variable) Hours by arrangement for variable credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6600 - Readings and Research Physiology (1-5 credits) This course involves specific research studies to be conducted in a sponsor’s laboratory in the student’s field of interest. Specific areas of inquiry to be arranged by the student in cooperation with sponsor. Hours by arrangement for variable credit. May be repeated. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 6900 - Special Problems (2 credits) Prerequisites: Medical Physiology 5500. This course will provide the student with a critical appraisal of current and classical experimental approaches to the various fields of physiologic interest. Students will be introduced to review literature in the field and will be stimulated to a critical examination of the investigative literature. The course will be conducted as a series of seminars with presentations by faculty, students, and selected investigators. In some areas of inquiry, laboratory exercises will be provided. The fields of interest will cycle over a period of about three years. The current subject matter will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Areas of interest will include: cell biology; cardiovascular, endocrine, pulmonary, and renal physiology; microcirculation and exercise physiology; neurophysiology. This course may be taken repeatedly for credit. Three hours lecture and demonstration per week. (variable) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 7960 - Physiology Dissertation Research (1-18 credits) Supervised research toward thesis at the level of the doctoral degree is the content of this course. Generally up to 12 credits; exceptionally up to 18 credits. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PHSI 7990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Political Science
	PSCI 5197 - China Summer Abroad (6 credits) China Summer Abroad stresses the study of Chinese History and Political Science, with emphasis on culture, through lectures and site-visits. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Professional Studies
	COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication (3 credits) This course focuses on leadership as a function of communication behavior. Through discussion, cases and exercises, participants will explore effective communication strategies within an organizational setting. The course will cover team leadership skills, rhetorical sensitivity, charisma and practical suggestions for improving leadership effectiveness. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	LDSP 5000 - Current Issues and Cases in Leadership (3 credits) Based on a global and cross-discipline perspective, this course provides a study of the current trends and practices in public and private sector leadership. Students will read and discuss current news, research, and case studies and will be required to complete independent and collaborative projects. Instruction will be provided on where to track trends in leadership and how to use the case method. Specific topics may vary depending upon the current trends but will generally include personal mastery and leadership development, leading organizations into the future, values-based leadership and corporate citizenship, collaborative leadership, global leadership and diversity, stakeholder relations, knowledge management, a comparative study of the roles of leaders in business, public, and nonprofit (civil society) organizations, leadership and the grassroots and board levels, the impact of technology on leadership. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5040 - Human Resources Management (3 credits) This course emphasizes the development of skills for dealing with selected aspects of human resource management. It aims to enhance the students’ ability to apply theoretical concepts and alternative approaches for dealing with common issues concerning the human side of the enterprise. The course is geared to serve the needs of line and staff administrators in supervisory positions. Thus it strives to train students and facilitate the development of better understanding of human resources issues as they relate to other managerial functions, organizational behavior, and the ability of managers and the organization to achieve prescribed goals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5100 - Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics (3 credits) Overview of ethics in general, with practical tools for assessing ethical dimensions of professional life, diagnosing or identifying the moral issues at hand, and then developing reasonable options to address particular moral and ethical issues. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5200 - Globalization and the Professions (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to assess the impact of globalization on professional life. The course examines globalization as it relates to commerce, information flow, mass media, government, health care, and education. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5300 - Research Methods (3 credits) The study and application of research methods appropriate to professional studies. The course will provide a general introduction to research methods, as well as providing practical exposure to Problem Statements, Literature Reviews, Writing the Research Proposal, and Organization of the Research Report. Quantitative and Qualitative Research methodologies will be covered. (fall, spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5310 - Leadership in Organization (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5410 - Evaluation of Learning (3 credits) Review and discussion of evaluation theory and best practices applied to educational or organizational settings; covers the fundamental methods used to evaluate a course, a program, a series of seminars, an extra-curricular program or the feasibility of an existing service. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5420 - Organizational Needs Analysis (3 credits) Provides an overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose organizational needs in order to identify and report those needs by building theoretical as well as practical knowledge and skills. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5430 - Instructional Design for Electronic Training (3 credits) This course will provide an overview of instructional design principles and best practices for implementing online training and professional development. The course will focus on using technology to facilitate development and delivery of training and professional development activities in a synchronous and asynchronous environment. It is designed for training and development specialist involved in support of the organizational mission. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5440 - Teaching Online (3 credits) Internet-based courses can easily become little more than electronic correspondence courses. This course builds on the foundation that students will receive in Instructional Design for Training and Development and Facilitation of Learning courses. The course will provide students with a profile of the typical adult online student, and how to facilitate a course to maximize the interactivity among online students. It also provides an overview of Learning Management Systems and how to use a Learning Management System (LMS) to effectively manage a course. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5470 - Facilitation of Learning (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5500 - Foundations of Leadership (3 credits) Students will study leadership from a historical and contemporary perspective. Topics cover historical development, leadership theories, personal assessment, values and ethics, motivation, power, followership, group dynamics, diversity, controversy with civility, change process, and citizenship. (spring, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5600 - Statistical Analysis (3 credits) Prerequisites: PRST 5300 . Analytical decision making including statistics, quantitative methods, and other optimization and simulation models. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5700 - Conflict Management and Negotiation (3 credits) Conflict Management and Negotiation presents negotiation theory - strategies and styles - within an employment context. A different topic will be presented each week. In addition to the theory and exercises presented in class, students practice negotiating with role-playing simulations in threaded discussions and chat. Students also learn how to negotiate in difficult situations, which include abrasiveness, racism, sexism, whistle blowing, and emergencies. The course covers conflict management from two perspectives. From a first party perspective you will be directly engaged. As a third party, you will develop and enhance your skills in helping others deal directly with their conflicts, mediation, investigation, arbitration, and helping the system change as a result of a dispute. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5770 - Computer-Based Decision Model (3 credits) This course presents the concepts related to complex data analysis within the healthcare environment and will focus on healthcare practice outcomes for quality improvement. Principles of data collection, organization, statistical analysis and interpretation will be presented. Students will use data analysis as a tool for problem identification and data mining. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5800 - Organizational Skills and Development (3 credits) Analysis of theory, practice, and skills involved in leading organizational change, including: aligning change with the organizational strategy, understanding changes as a part of a system, understanding the dynamics of and managing resistance to change, creating a vision to inspire others to become a part of the change process, the use of goal setting, feedback and incentives to promote change, and aligning individual’s roles to support change. The course will blend learning from the texts and skill building. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PRST 5998 - Professional Project (3 credits) The Professional Project is the last requirement for the Master of Professional Studies degree, serving as the integrative culmination of the program of study. It should be a substantial piece of independent research or a significant professional project that is logically consistent with the theme and content of the program of study. Student’s work should demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a body of professional literature related to a specific topic. The Project should grow out of the program of study and should demonstrate the student’s ability to use the knowledge gained from this program of study. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Psychology
	PSYC 5000 - Broad and General Foundations in Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: 18 hours in undergraduate psychology. This course is designed to provide foundational knowledge, as required by the APA Commission on Accreditation, for graduate training in professional psychology, with a specific focus on the areas of human development, social aspects of behavior, and cognitive/affective aspects of behavior. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5010 - Advanced History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310 or equivalent. A review of the growth of psychology as a scientific discipline including principal systems, theories, and contemporary development. Course begins in Spring 2013. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5018 - Topical Seminar in History and Systems (1 credit) Prerequisites: Undergraduate History and Systems from a regionally accredited institution. This course is designed for graduate students who previously completed a History and Systems course during their undergraduate training. The course will include a review of the growth of psychology as a scientific discipline including principal systems, theories, and contemporary development. Prominent figures in the field and seminal figures in the development of the field will be covered extensively. Spring 2013 is the last time this course will be offered. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5040 - Rural Health Research and Practice (3 hours) Practical applications of community-based and participatory research methodology and theory relevant to health care services. Interdisciplinary student teams of health related disciplines develop proposals for community health projects and specific plans to assess achievement of objectives. Students learn about interdisciplinary working relationships among health professionals, issues associated with research involving human subjects, data collection methods and instruments, and analyses of health status indicators. An online component on theory and research methodologies is included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5077 - Psychological Aspects of Humanitarian Aid (3 credits) Psychological aspects of domestic and international, secular and religious, and short-term and long-term humanitarian aid work are explored. Students critically evaluate their own values, strengths, and weaknesses for such work and explore psychological aspects of potential aid recipients. Sometimes the course is taught abroad. Fieldwork is required. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5100 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology (3 credits) This course is a seminar designed to acquaint students with the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethical Conduct, the Tennessee Psychological Association’s Code of Ethical Conduct, and the Tennessee State Legal Code pertaining to practice and research in Psychology. A variety of ethical and legal issues will be covered in the areas of teaching, research, clinical practice, and supervision. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5210 - Statistical Methods (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 2810. This course includes an overview of inferential statistics including topics such as probability, hypotheses testing, population sampling, and analysis of regression and prediction. Both parametric and nonparametric tests are reviewed. Parametric tests include the Z-test, t-test, Sandler A, Analysis of Variance, Analysis of Covariance, and the Newman-Keuls test. Nonparametric tests include the Chi square test, Sign test, Wilcoxon test, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and the Friedman test. Students learn the purpose of these tests and their strengths and limitations. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5220 - Personality and Psychotherapy Models (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 4100. The purpose of this course is to provide a graduate-level exploration of traditional models of psychotherapy and associated personality theories. Its intent is to consider in some depth specific aspects of normal and abnormal interpersonal adjustment and to provide a basis for the student’s own thinking about how people develop and come to have problems as well as models of psychotherapeutic change. This course is based in reading, discussion, and presentation of course material from textbook and primary sources. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: HDAL 2310, 2320, or 2330. The study of theories, principles, and research that relate to understanding human development throughout the life span. The course will deal with information concerned with all the stages of development, including adult development. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5317 - Sensation and Perception (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 1310. A survey of vision, visual perception, audition, pain perception, color perception, theories of perception, pattern perception, depth perception, chemical senses, and developmental perception. Various demonstrations and audiovisual presentations are also included. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5407 - Psychopharmacology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310. This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of psychopharmacology, placing particular emphasis on drug abuse, drug treatment, and biochemical actions of drugs in the brain. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5410 - Correlation and Multiple Regression (3 credits) This course will provide a detailed overview of correlational and multiple regression procedures as used in contemporary psychological research. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5530 - Sport Psychology (3 credits) This course is concerned with the application of psychological concepts and principles to sports participation and the sports setting. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5607 - Child Psychopathology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310, 4320, HDAL 2310. The purpose of the course is to acquaint students with aspects of diagnosis, measurement, and treatment of child psychopathology. (fall, summer) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5610 - Topical Seminar in Developmental Psychology (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of developmental psychology. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5620 - Topical Seminar in Social Psychology (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of social psychology. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5630 - Topical Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of cognitive psychology. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5640 - Topical Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of behavioral neuroscience. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5650 - Topical Seminar in Applied Psychology (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of applied psychology. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5660 - Topical Seminar in Clinical Psychology (3 credits) In this graduate topical seminar, we will read extensively about and critically evaluate an exciting and contemporary subtopic within the larger field of clinical psychology. Specific topics of study will typically vary as the course rotates from semester to semester and from faculty member to faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5707 - Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 3707. A laboratory-based course outlining how the brain interacts with the rest of the body to determine our behavior. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory sessions are integrated to introduce students to modern methods of psychophysiological research as it applies to neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, and biofeedback instrumentation. Areas covered will include the physiological bases of learning, memory, sleep, dreaming, emotion, psychopharmacology, and psychopathology. Classroom discussions will be augmented with readings from recent research articles. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5717 - Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience Lab (1 credit) Prerequisites: Psychology 3707. A laboratory-based course outlining how the brain interacts with the rest of the body to determine our behavior. Lecture, discussion, and laboratory sessions are integrated to introduce students to modern methods of psychophysiological research as it applies to neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology, and biofeedback instrumentation. Areas covered will include the physiological bases of learning, memory, sleep, dreaming, emotion, psychopharmacology, and psychopathology. Classroom discussions will be augmented with readings from recent research articles. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5800 - Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to review the literature pertaining to teaching in the psychological sciences, to develop pedagogically sound techniques through which to present psychological material, and to gain hands-on experience in psychological instruction. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5801 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology I (1 credit) Corequisites: PSYC 5800 . This course is designed to provide guidance and supervision to Psychology graduate students teaching undergraduate lab sections in Psychology. Notes: Repeatable for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5807 - Forensic Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 1310. This course is designed to introduce students to issues pertaining to the interface between psychology and law, with an emphasis on issues of current practice and ethical issues in forensic psychology. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5817 - Psychological Measurement (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 1310, 3100. A history and overview of the standardized evaluation methods commonly used in the assessment of individuals and groups. Topics covered are validity, reliability, and statistical concepts for the evaluation and interpretation of test data. The student is given an overview of ability tests, interest tests, and personality tests. Experience is provided in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of selected tests. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5825 - Psychopathology (3 credits) Prerequisites: Abnormal psychology and permission of instructor. Course is an advanced course in psychopathology aimed at an in-depth review of the DSM as well as conceptualization of diagnosis and treatment processes in clinical psychology. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5830 - Psychological Assessment I: Adults (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 4100 or PSYC 5220 , a course in statistics, and permission of the instructor. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of intelligence and personality assessment instruments commonly used in clinical mental health settings with adults and to provide experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of these. Students successfully completing this course will be proficient in the administration and interpretation of the WAIS-IV, will be familiar with the most widely used tools for the assessment of psychological functioning, and will demonstrate basic competence in empirically supported decision-making as applied to psychological assessment tools and psychological report-writing. Psychometric theory and application to test construction/development, utilization, generalizability of results, and decision-making will also be emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5850 - Psychological Assessment II: Children (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 5220 and permission of the instructor. The aim of this course is to familiarize students with a variety of intelligence and personality assessment instruments commonly used in clinical mental health settings with children and to provide experience in administration, scoring, and interpretation of these as well as the application of psychometric principles (reliability, validity, standardization, etc.). Students successfully completing this course will be proficient in the administration and interpretation of the WISC-IV, will be familiar with the most widely used tools for the assessment of psychological functioning, and will demonstrate basic competence in empirically supported decision-making as applied to psychological assessment and psychological report-writing. Psychometric theory and application to test construction/development, utilization, generalizability of results, and decision-making will also be emphasized. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5870 - Clinical Interviewing Techniques (3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. The basic skills of clinical interviewing will be covered in-depth, and the topics of mental status evaluations, diagnostic interviewing, presenting problem assessment, historical information gathering, suicide assessment, issues of confidentiality, documentation, interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics, and general theoretical orientations will also be covered. Students will be taught fundamental interviewing skills through didatic seminars, extensive role playing, and through videotaped interviews as part of their co-participation in Communication Skills for Health Professionals. (fall) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5900 - Independent Study in Psychology (1-3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Independent study in consultation with a member of the psychology faculty. Among projects the student may elect is an original independent research project under the supervision of a member of the psychology faculty. (every semester) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5910 - Clinical Psychology Clerkship (1 credit, repeatable) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in this course. Four hours per week of supervised field placement in a role of observer or observer participant, for a total of 60 hours of on-site placement. Notes: Repeatable for a total of 2 credit hours. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5950 - Methods of Psychological Research (3 credits) Prerequisites: Psychology 2810 and PSYC 5210 or permission of instructor. All psychology graduate students must complete an acceptable thesis to receive a master’s degree in psychology. The purpose of this course is to assist the student in this undertaking by providing information on how to select a research problem and how to prepare a final research report. Numerous skills must be developed and cultivated in order to complete a thesis, such as understanding how to use the library or computer search services and how to prepare, analyze, and interpret research findings. Each student will be required to prepare a research prospectus in this course. (spring) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5957 - Special Topics in Psychology (1-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Special offerings in psychology on topics such as group therapy, family dynamics, cognitive processes, ethics, etc. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5960 - Thesis (3-6 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. A research project developed and documented under the supervision of a faculty committee. The research project is documented in the form of a thesis. (as needed) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 5990 - Readings and Research (1-3 credits) Students who are not enrolled in other coursework but require the use of university facilities and/or faculty guidance for studies, research, or preparation of a prospectus MUST enroll for Readings and Research. Variable credits (1-3) of Readings and Research may also be used, as approved by student’s advisory committee in conjunction with other coursework, to document such activities as development of research and scholarly skills that would not be appropriately covered by other types of independent study. Readings and Research credits do not count toward degree requirements. Grading of Readings and Research will be either satisfactory completion (S), satisfactory progress (SP), or unsatisfactory (U). View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6210 - Meta-Analytic Research Methods (3 credits) This course will introduce the student to theory, applications, and techniques of meta-analysis in the behavioral sciences. This course will follow the steps of a systematic research review: problem specification and data collection, analysis, interpretation, discussion, and presentation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6410 - Covariate Structural Modeling (3 credits) This course introduces covariance structure analysis. It begins with the notion of a casual structure underlying a set of observable covariances. It will discuss the implications of random measurement error in linear regression models, the concept of unobservable variables, and review some of the elementary principles of classical test theory. Concepts will be applied using the popular AMOS structural equation modeling software. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6600 - Rural Case-Oriented Learning & Preceptorship (3 credits) This course is designed to instruct graduate students in mechanics and strategies for seeking grant funding in the field of Psychological Science, with emphasis on writing proposals directed to federal agencies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6660 - Grant Writing in the Psychological Sciences (3 credits) This course is designed to instruct graduate students in mechanics and strategies for seeking grant funding in the field of Psychological Science, with emphasis on writing proposals directed to federal agencies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6801 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology II (1 credit) Prerequisites: PSYC 5800 and PSYC 5801 . This course is designed to provide guidance and supervision to Psychology graduate students teaching 3-credit hour undergraduate courses in Psychology. Notes: Repeatable for credit. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6810 - Advanced Clinical Interviewing ( 3 credits) Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in this course. This course covers both the didactic and applied aspects of psychological interviewing, including varying models of interviewing across a variety of referral situations. Students will conduct taped interviews outside of class for both peer and instructor feedback and evaluation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 6870 - Evidence-based Interventions (3 credits) Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in this course. This course will provide a detailed overview of evidence-based psychological interventions for common adult disorders (with some overlap into adolescent/childhood disorders). Empirically supported treatments and cognitive-behavioral approaches will be particularly emphasized. Major topics covered in this class will include: perspective on valid assessment; intervention approaches with empirical support; differing modes of treatment (i.e., couples therapy, group therapy); and the application of empirically supported treatments in various settings such as those found in medical primary care and mental health center sites. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7000 - Doctoral Preliminary Project (3 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7010 - Clinical Psychology Practicum and Seminar (1 credit, repeatable) Prerequisites: Permission of the Director of Clinical Training. The primary purpose of this course is to provide clinical psychology doctoral students with direct clinical training under the supervision of a department faculty member. Direct clinical services, including assessment, intervention, consultation, and peer supervision are provided by the advanced student under the auspices of the Psychology training clinic. Successful completion of one semester of this course is a pre-requisite to enrolling in PSYC 7910 Externship. Five semesters are required. In addition to providing supervised services, students participate in a topical seminar each semester of enrollment. Notes: (repeatable for a total of 5 credit hours) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7100 - Primary Care Psychology I (3 credits) This course is an in-depth exploration of the psychologist in primary care settings with emphasis on the multiple roles of psychologists in those settings, an understanding of prevention and wellness, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with health care providers, understanding of medical terminology, referral processes and time pressure demands, and other pertinent issues. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7110 - Primary Care Psychology II (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 7100 Primary Care Psychology I. This course is the sequel to PSYC 7100 . It is designed to provide the advanced student with a comprehensive analysis of the public policies, clinical trends, and empirical literature relevant to the provision of behavioral and mental health services within an integrated primary care model with emphasis on rural and frontier areas. The psychologist’s role in providing assessment of common primary care problems and in providing interventions in primary care will be thoroughly explored. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7300 - Mental Health Care Consultation/Administration (3 credits) This course focuses on health policy and health care functioning as it applies to mental health services and integrated primary care with specific focus on the roles of the psychologist as health care administrator and consultant. Sociopolitical features of the health care system, the role of primary care in our current health care system and differences from the mental health system, and similarities and differences in various primary care settings are included. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7400 - Family Psychology (3 credits) This course addresses processes that take place in families and other close relationships. Emphasis is placed on evaluating current research on family dynamics within and across generations and on the application of research findings to assessment of family dynamics in clinical settings. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7410 - Advanced Child Psychopathology (3 credits) This course is an advanced course in psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence. Focus is not only on diagnostic criteria used in identifying these disorders, but on normal and abnormal development models. Methods of assessing childhood behavior problems, including clinical interview of child and parent, parent and child checklists, and structured observation are covered, as well as the most effective treatment strategies. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7420 - Substance Abuse Psychology (3 credits) This is an advanced course covering theoretical perspectives, research, and psychological treatment of substance abuse. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7450 - Group Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisites: PSYC 6870 . The primary purpose of this course is to cover key concepts in assessment of group processes and group intervention strategies and to provide the student with skills in group intervention. The course assumes background in evidence-based psychological interventions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7500 - Cultural Anthropological Applications to Rural Practice (3 credits) This course examines beliefs about illness, healing, and the body with an emphasis on cultural influences. Lectures and readings will use case materials drawn from North America, Africa, Central and Latin America, the Pacific, and Asia. The course will begin by distinguishing physical “disease” from the cultural understandings of “illness” and will explore the ways that cultural conceptions shape the experience of illness and mental illness. Cross-cultural examples will be utilized to explore culturally defined perceptions and definitions of mental disorders. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7550 - Community Assessment and Intervention (3 credits) This course covers key concepts in clinical community and health psychology with particular focus on assessment of community mental and behavioral health issues and design and evaluation of interventions which improve health and prevent disorders in general and special populations. Particular attention will be paid to rural communities and how assessments and interventions can be tailored to fit cultural and social contexts. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7770 - Diversity in the Psychological Sciences (3 credits) This course takes a psychological approach to diversity, and is designed to delve into psychological theories and research that describe the influence of diversity on individuals. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7900 - Independent Study in Research (1-3 credits, repeatable) Supervised research by arrangement with supervising faculty member. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7910 - Clinical Externship (4 credits) Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment in this course. One day per week in a supervised field experience, for a total of 120 clock hours per term. Notes: (repeatable one time for a total of 8 credits) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7960 - Doctoral Dissertation in Psychology (3 credits, repeatable to a total of 12) By arrangement with student’s graduate committee. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PSYC 7980 - Pre-Doctoral Internship (1 credit, repeatable to 3) Full-time clinical psychology internship following the guidelines of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychology Internship Committee. Must have approval of the Director of Clinical Training to enroll. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
Public Management
	PMGT 5020 - Urban Planning Theory (3 credits) The course provides the beginning planning student with exposure to classic readings in 13 planning subfields in which the students are expected to expand their knowledge base. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5087 - Recreation and Tourism Planning (3 credits) A survey of recreation and tourism in the United States and their impact on regional economic planning and development. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5100 - Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits) A survey of and introduction to the field of public administration. The history and development of the civil service, as well as the major subfields of the discipline, and the theories and concepts of public administration will be presented. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5107 - Urban Geography and Planning (3 credits) A geographical analysis of cities and urban regions. The course emphasizes urban growth patterns, location and interaction, analysis, planning for urban regions, and travel. (Same as GEOG 5107 ) View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5120 - Public Personnel Management (3 credits) An exploration of the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for successful human resource management with some consideration of the history of the civil service as well as recent trends, legislation, and relevant court decisions. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5140 - Public Organization Theory (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to the basic theories of organizational structure and behavior as they relate to the public sector. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5160 - Public Budgeting and Finance (3 credits) This course provides a survey of public budgeting and finance, with consideration of the various theories and techniques of budgeting, finance, and taxation. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5180 - Public Policy Analysis (3 credits) This course provides the basic techniques of policy analysis and decision making for the public sector. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5200 - Administrative Law and Practice (3 credits) An introduction to the field of administrative law, with a focus on areas of importance to practicing public administrators: tort liability, immunity, regulatory agency rulemaking, and agency adjudication. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5220 - Intergovernmental Relations (3 credits) This course provides an introduction to intergovernmental relations and federalism. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5240 - Seminar in Public Management (3 credits) Students examine specific cases involving real life instances of public sector decision making. It helps students put themselves in the manager’s or administrator’s place and arrive at a viable solution to the issue or problem presented. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes
	PMGT 5260 - Seminar in Municipal Services (3 credits) This course offers an intensive review of problems in municipal service management, with special attention to public works. View the Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Summer 2024 Schedule of Classes View the Fall 2024 Schedule of Classes

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Course Descriptions

PHSI 6200 - Physiology Seminar

PHSI 6300 - Intracellular Signaling

PHSI 6350 - Systems Physiology

PHSI 6400 - Neuroregulation

PHSI 6450 - Membrane Transport Biology

PHSI 6500 - Special Topics: Introduction to Research

PHSI 6600 - Readings and Research Physiology

PHSI 6900 - Special Problems

PHSI 7960 - Physiology Dissertation Research

PHSI 7990 - Readings and Research

PSCI 5197 - China Summer Abroad

COMM 5110 - Leadership and Communication

LDSP 5000 - Current Issues and Cases in Leadership

PRST 5040 - Human Resources Management

PRST 5100 - Professional Environment: Issues and Ethics

PRST 5200 - Globalization and the Professions

PRST 5300 - Research Methods

PRST 5310 - Leadership in Organization

PRST 5410 - Evaluation of Learning

PRST 5420 - Organizational Needs Analysis

PRST 5430 - Instructional Design for Electronic Training

PRST 5440 - Teaching Online

PRST 5470 - Facilitation of Learning

PRST 5500 - Foundations of Leadership

PRST 5600 - Statistical Analysis

PRST 5700 - Conflict Management and Negotiation

PRST 5770 - Computer-Based Decision Model

PRST 5800 - Organizational Skills and Development

PRST 5998 - Professional Project

PSYC 5000 - Broad and General Foundations in Psychology

PSYC 5010 - Advanced History and Systems of Psychology

PSYC 5018 - Topical Seminar in History and Systems

PSYC 5040 - Rural Health Research and Practice

PSYC 5077 - Psychological Aspects of Humanitarian Aid

PSYC 5100 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology

PSYC 5210 - Statistical Methods

PSYC 5220 - Personality and Psychotherapy Models

PSYC 5230 - Advanced Developmental Psychology

PSYC 5317 - Sensation and Perception

PSYC 5407 - Psychopharmacology

PSYC 5410 - Correlation and Multiple Regression

PSYC 5530 - Sport Psychology

PSYC 5607 - Child Psychopathology

PSYC 5610 - Topical Seminar in Developmental Psychology

PSYC 5620 - Topical Seminar in Social Psychology

PSYC 5630 - Topical Seminar in Cognitive Psychology

PSYC 5640 - Topical Seminar in Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYC 5650 - Topical Seminar in Applied Psychology

PSYC 5660 - Topical Seminar in Clinical Psychology

PSYC 5707 - Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYC 5717 - Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience Lab

PSYC 5800 - Teaching in the Psychological Sciences

PSYC 5801 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology I

PSYC 5807 - Forensic Psychology

PSYC 5817 - Psychological Measurement

PSYC 5825 - Psychopathology

PSYC 5830 - Psychological Assessment I: Adults

PSYC 5850 - Psychological Assessment II: Children

PSYC 5870 - Clinical Interviewing Techniques

PSYC 5900 - Independent Study in Psychology

PSYC 5910 - Clinical Psychology Clerkship

PSYC 5950 - Methods of Psychological Research

PSYC 5957 - Special Topics in Psychology

PSYC 5960 - Thesis

PSYC 5990 - Readings and Research

PSYC 6210 - Meta-Analytic Research Methods

PSYC 6410 - Covariate Structural Modeling

PSYC 6600 - Rural Case-Oriented Learning & Preceptorship

PSYC 6660 - Grant Writing in the Psychological Sciences

PSYC 6801 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology II

PSYC 6810 - Advanced Clinical Interviewing

PSYC 6870 - Evidence-based Interventions

PSYC 7000 - Doctoral Preliminary Project

PSYC 7010 - Clinical Psychology Practicum and Seminar

PSYC 7100 - Primary Care Psychology I

PSYC 7110 - Primary Care Psychology II

PSYC 7300 - Mental Health Care Consultation/Administration

PSYC 7400 - Family Psychology

PSYC 7410 - Advanced Child Psychopathology