PSYCHOLOGY AND
COUNSELING
Professors: David P. Hurford*, Chairperson; Julie A. Allison*, John F. Connelly*,
C.O. Lindskog*, Robert L. Sheverbush*,**, H. Rozanne Sparks*,
Donald E. Ward*,**
Associate Professors: Rebecca Brannock*, Dana LeTendre*, Mary Jo Litten*, Conni
Sharp*, Janet V. Smith*
Assistant Professors: Lee R. Christensen*, Jamie Wood*
Instructor: Tysha Potter
* Graduate Faculty
**University Professor
Room 112 Hughes Hall
Telephone: 620-235-4523
Fax: 620-235-4520
http://www.pittstate.edu/psych
e-mail: dhurford@pittstate.edu
Description of Courses
The Department of Psychology and Counseling offers
the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs:
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree with a Major
in Psychology
Minors:
Minor in Psychology
Minor in Psychology for Justice Studies Major
Minor in Substance Abuse Services
Graduate
Master of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology
(General and Clinical Psychology)
Master of Science Degree with a Major in Counseling
(School and Community Counseling)
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in Counseling
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in
School Psychology
Policy Statement
The Department of Psychology and Counseling believes that students and faculty
share an ethical responsibility to assure that individuals preparing for careers
in mental health services possess both the academic qualifications and level
of personal adjustment necessary to function effectively as professional mental
health service providers. All students in the department are expected to
maintain satisfactory ethical standards and adequate self-understanding. Student
performance is monitored by the department by means of semester grades and behavioral
evidence of appropriate adjustment and professional conduct. If satisfactory
progress is not being made, the department will inform the student and suggest
possible steps toward remediation (and specify criteria to regain good standing
in the program) or offer assistance to the student in finding a field of study
that is more suited to the student's interests and/or abilities. Unethical behavior
is considered grounds for immediate dismissal from all training programs in
the department.
Advisement
All students are assigned a faculty advisor upon admission. Advisors have a
number of career oriented curriculum plans showing required and suggested courses.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors at least once
a semester (before enrollment) to insure that their personal curriculum plans
are appropriate to career plans.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
While careers involving the provision of direct mental health services have
traditionally been the most common choices for those entering the field of psychology,
many career choices and directions are available. Bachelor's degree holders
in psychology now find job roles readily available in human resources, employee
recruitment and selection, public relations, market research and advertising,
program development, teaching, research, case management, substance abuse services,
community relations, administration, and other human service areas. However,
individuals who wish to have professional status and credentials as a psychologist
or counselor must obtain a graduate degree. The Department of Psychology
and Counseling offers a full range of bachelor's degree programs to prepare
students in applied skills or for entry into graduate and professional level
training. Students should work closely with their advisors to establish career
goals and to select and plan programs that will allow them to effectively pursue
graduate training or develop appropriate applied skills for entry into the world
of work.
General Education Requirements
General Education Degree Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree and the
Bachelor of Science Degree total 49 hours and are distributed over six areas.
A specific listing of these General
Education Degree Requirements. General Education Degree Requirements
for the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree total 52 hours and are distributed
over six areas. Click the link to see a specific listing of General
Education Degree Requirements for Students Preparing to Teach Secondary School.
Students preparing to teach secondary school should also see scholastic
achievement requirements on common core courses for admission to teacher education.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) with a Major
in Psychology
The B. A. degree with a major in psychology is designed for the student who
wishes to pursue the scientific study of psychology as part of a liberal arts
education. It is also designed for students who wish to obtain a graduate degree
in psychology. Beyond the minimum course requirements in psychology, the student
takes courses in the liberal arts and in a foreign language in order to better
understand the place of psychology in today's international community.
Common Degree Core Hours
Required courses.......................................................................12
PSYCH 165 Professional Orientation...............................................2
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I.......................................3
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II......................................3
PSYCH 394 Principles of Learning.................................................3
PSYCH 665 Senior Seminar.........................................................1
B.A. Psychology Core Hours
Degree Courses Required (in addition to required Common Degree Core)...................15
PSYCH 456 Introduction to Social Psychology......................................3
PSYCH 463 Cognitive Processes....................................................3
PSYCH 685 Psychology of Personality..............................................3
PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology...............................................3
PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology......................................3
Electives in Psychology ................................................................9
Total hours in the major........................................................36
Minor..................................................................................20
A minor of at least 20 hours in some other field is required.
Foreign Language.......................................................................10
The B.A. requires 10 hours in one foreign language.
General Education Requirements.........................................................49
General Electives (to bring total to 124 hours)
Total..............................................................................124
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) with a Major
in Psychology
The B.S. degree with a major in psychology is for the student interested in
the study of the applied aspects of psychology with an emphasis on practical
skills. This program requires a concentration of courses in developmental disabilities,
in business/technology, substance abuse services or in case management.
Common Degree Core Hours
Required courses.......................................................................12
PSYCH 165 Professional Orientation................................................2
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I........................................3
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II.......................................3
PSYCH 394 Principles of Learning..................................................3
PSYCH 665 Senior Seminar..........................................................1
B.S. Psychology Core Hours
Degree Courses Required (in addition to required Common Degree Core)...................15
15 hours chosen from:
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology................................................3
PSYCH 275 Psychology of Adjustment................................................3
PSYCH 456 Introduction to Social Psychology.......................................3
PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology.....................................................3
PSYCH 736 Psychology of Family Development........................................3
PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification...................................................3
Electives in Psychology.................................................................9
Total hours in the major............................................................36
Area of Concentration
Option I: Developmental Disabilities...................................................21
MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and Behavior....................................3
MGMKT 629 Human Resources Management............................................3
SOSCI 344 Mental Health Theory and Practice.....................................3
SSLS 739 Individuals with Mental Retardation...................................3
SSLS 740 Techniques of Instruction for the Mentally Retarded...................3
And 6 hours chosen from:...........................................................6
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology...........................................3
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling..................3
PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement..............................3
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy.......................3
Option II: Business/Technology.........................................................21
PSYCH 575 Industrial and Organizational Psychology.................................3
PSYCH 680 Human Relations in Industrial Settings...................................3
And 15 hours chosen from:.........................................................15
EST 205 Individual and Consumer Safety........................................3
EST 593 Introduction to Industrial Safety.....................................3
EST 621 Industrial Ergonomics.................................................3
HRD 596 Introduction to Human Resource Development............................3
HRD 780 Globalization of Human Resource Development...........................3
HRD 799 International Workplace and Workforce Issues..........................3
MFGET 405 Quality Control.....................................................3
MGMKT 327 Organizational Theory and Behavior..................................3
MGMKT 444 Legal and Social Environment of Business............................3
MGMKT 629 Human Resources Management..........................................3
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology............................................3
TM 501 Work Measurement and Efficiency Methods................................3
TTED 390 Trade and Job Analysis...............................................3
TTED 606 Industrial Supervision...............................................3
Option III: *Substance Abuse Services.................................................22
PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group Processes....................................3
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology...........................................2
PSYCH 701 Ethics in Human Services...........................................1
PSYCH 702 Client Record Management...........................................1
PSYCH 703 Mental Health Case Management......................................1
PSYCH 711 Addictions I.......................................................3
PSYCH 712 Medical Risk Issues in Substance Abuse.............................1
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling..................3
PSYCH 727 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse...................................1
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy.......................3
And 3 hours chosen from:........................................................3
SOSCI 223 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills........................3
SOSCI 641 Social Work and the Law.........................................3
or additional workshops or courses by advisement
*These courses meet current requirements for state certification for students
starting Option III: Substance Abuse Services before August 1, 2003. After this
date there will be new certification requirements in effect. Check with the
Department of Psychology and Counseling for more information.
NOTE: To complete Option III: Substance Abuse Services, the student must apply
(application available in the department office) and be accepted before undertaking
coursework in Option III: Substance Abuse Services. (Completion of all coursework
qualifies graduates to apply for substance abuse counselor certification in Kansas.)
Completion of this option requires enrollment during at least one summer session.
Option IV: Case Management............................................................21
PSYCH 701 Ethics in Human Services...............................................1
PSYCH 702 Client Record Management...............................................1
PSYCH 703 Mental Health Case Management..........................................1
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy...........................3
SOSCI 223 Basic Interviewing and Counseling Skills...............................3
SOSCI 380 Human Behavior Social Environment: The Systemic Perspectiv.............3
And 9 hours chosen from:............................................................9
PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group Processes......................................3
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology.............................................3
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling....................3
SOSCI 641 Social Work and the Law..............................................3
SOSCI 345 Topics in Social Work (Correctional Case Management).................3
SOSCI 365 Social Process and Social Policy.....................................3
or additional workshops or courses by advisement
NOTE: To complete Option IV: Case Management, the student must apply (application
available in the department office) and be accepted before undertaking coursework
in Option IV: Case Management. Completion of this option requires enrollment during
at least one summer session.
Option V: Psychology and Legal Issues................................................21
SOSCI 104 Introduction to the Justice System.....................................3
SOSCI 547 Criminology............................................................3
PSYCH 770 Forensic Psychology....................................................3
PSYCH 771 Psychology and the Law.................................................3
PSYCH 773 Criminal Psychopathology...............................................3
And 6 hours chosen from:.........................................................6
PSYCH 440 Topics in Psychology (Responding to Sexual Assault).................3
PSYCH 440 Topics in Psychology (Interpersonal Violence).......................3
SOSCI 527 Correctional Systems................................................3
SOSCI 548 Juvenile Delinquency................................................3
FCS 580 Family Violence and Child Abuse.......................................3
NOTE: Completion of this option requires enrollment during at least one
summer session.
General Education Requirements.......................................................49
General Electives (to bring total to 124 hours)
Total............................................................................124
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
(B.S. Ed.) with a Major in Psychology
The B.S.Ed. degree with a major in psychology is for persons interested in
careers as teachers and, with further study, as college teachers or school counselors.
It emphasizes human development, educational psychology and psychology of exceptional
children. Along with the study of psychology, students pursue the coursework
necessary to meet certification requirements to teach some other subject in
addition to psychology in the secondary schools of Kansas. The Pre-Professional
Skills Test (PPST) must be passed prior to admission to teacher education. Also
see scholastic
achievement requirements on common core courses for admission to teacher education
for secondary teaching majors.
Common Degree Core Hours
Required courses.....................................................................12
PSYCH 165 Professional Orientation.............................................2
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I.....................................3
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II....................................3
PSYCH 394 Principles of Learning...............................................3
PSYCH 665 Senior Seminar.......................................................1
B.S.Ed. Psychology Core Hours
Degree Courses Required (in addition to required Common Degree Core)..............15
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology...........................................3
PSYCH 275 Psychology of Adjustment...........................................3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology.............................................3
PSYCH 463 Cognitive Processes................................................3
PSYCH 736 Psychology of Family Development...................................3
Electives in Psychology............................................................9
Total hours in the major.....................................................36
Students must meet requirements for certification to teach some other subject in
the secondary schools in Kansas (second teaching field which replaces the requirements
of a minor). Students must also complete all teacher education admission and course
requirements.
Professional Education Requirements
PSYCH 155 General Psychology*......................................................3
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology*................................................3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology*..................................................3
CURIN 261 Explorations in Education**..............................................2
CURIN 262 Pre-Professional Laboratory I**..........................................1
@ 479 Techniques of Teaching (____)...............................................3
SSLS 510 Overview of Education for Exceptional Students (or its
equivalent)...............................................................3
CURIN 520 Middle and Secondary Reading.............................................3
Professional Semester***..........................................................17
CURIN 458 Methods and Curriculum..............................................3
CURIN 462 Secondary and Middle Level Education................................2
CURIN 464 Foundations of Measurement and Evaluation...........................2
CURIN 480 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School.........................3
CURIN 482 Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School.........................5
@ 579 Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up of Teachers...................2
38
General Education Degree Requirements for Students Preparing to Teach
Secondary School (see page 49)................................................52@@
General Electives (to bring total to 124 hours)
Total..........................................................................124
* Count toward requirements for the 36 hour psychology major.
** Recommended this course be taken in sophomore year. Concurrent
enrollment required in CURIN 261 and 262.
*** Applications for the professional semester must be made by April 1 of the
student's junior year.
@ This course to be taken in the department of the student's second
teaching field.
@@ PSYCH 155 General Psychology satisfies 3 hours of this 52 hour
requirement.
Department Assessment
All baccalaureate degree candidates in the department are required to complete
the department assessment during their final semester of enrollment.
Psychology as a Second Teaching Field
To receive the departmental endorsement for certification in psychology as
a second teaching field, the Department of Psychology and Counseling requires
the following 11 hours of coursework in psychology (in addition to prerequisite
courses and the courses required of all teacher education candidates):
PSYCH 165 Professional Orientation.................................................2
PSYCH 275 Psychology of Adjustment.................................................3
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II........................................3
PSYCH 463 Cognitive Processes......................................................3
Minor in Psychology
To complete a minor in psychology, the student takes 21 hours--usually seven
courses--in psychology. In meeting this requirement, students may take any psychology
courses for which they have the prerequisites. Only three hours of credit earned
in PSYCH 440 or 740 Topics in Psychology and only three hours of credit earned
in PSYCH 592 Applied Research Methods will be counted in the 21-hour minor.
Psychology faculty will advise students concerning psychology courses appropriate
for specific majors.
Minor in Psychology for Justice Studies Majors
The Department of Psychology and Counseling has developed a series of courses
for a minor in Psychology that would be highly suitable for Justice Studies
majors.
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I........................................3
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II.......................................3
PSYCH 456 Introduction to Social Psychology.......................................3
PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology.....................................................3
PSYCH 770 Forensic Psychology.....................................................3
PSYCH 771 Psychology and the Law..................................................3
PSYCH 773 Criminal Psychopathology................................................3
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Minor in Substance Abuse Services*
To complete the minor in substance abuse services, the student completes the
22 hours listed below. Students must apply (application available in the department
office) and be accepted before undertaking coursework in the substance abuse
services minor. (Completion of all coursework qualifies graduates to apply for
substance abuse counselor certification in Kansas.) Completion of this minor
requires enrollment during at least one summer session.
PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group Processes.........................................3
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology................................................2
PSYCH 701 Ethics in Human Services................................................1
PSYCH 702 Client Record Management................................................1
PSYCH 703 Mental Health Case Management...........................................1
PSYCH 711 Addictions I............................................................3
PSYCH 712 Medical Risk Issues in Substance Abuse..................................1
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling.......................3
PSYCH 727 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse........................................1
PSYCH 736 Psychology of Family Development........................................3
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy............................3
22
*These courses meet current requirements for state certification for students
starting the Minor in Substance Abuse Services before August 1, 2003. After
this date there will be new certification requirements in effect. Check with
the Department of Psychology and Counseling for more information.
Addictions Counselor Curriculum
Students wishing to pursue Addictions Counselor Certification in Kansas (as
well as a number of other states) should complete the Addictions Counselor Curriculum.
(This curriculum meets the standards of, and has been approved by, the Kansas
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.) Undergraduate or graduate
students must apply (application available in the department office) and be
accepted before undertaking coursework in the Addictions Counselor program.
Completion of this program requires enrollment during at least one summer session.
*Required Courses Hours
PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group Processes or
PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics (Graduate Students Only)...................................3
PSYCH 695 Field Work in Psychology or...............................................2
PSYCH 895 Internship (____) (Graduate Students Only)................................3
PSYCH 701 Ethics in Human Services or
PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology (Graduate Students Only)............1
PSYCH 702 Client Record Management..................................................1
PSYCH 703 Mental Health Case Management.............................................1
PSYCH 711 Addictions I..............................................................3
PSYCH 712 Medical Risk Issues in Substance Abuse....................................1
PSYCH 720 Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling or
PSYCH 844 Family Therapy and Special Populations (Graduate Students Only).........2-3
PSYCH 727 Pharmacology and Substance Abuse..........................................1
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy..............................3
18-19
*These courses meet current requirements for state certification for students starting the
Addictions Counselor Curriculum before August 1, 2003. After this date there will be new
certification requirements in effect. Check with the Department of Psychology and
Counseling for more information.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
A student who wants a career as a professional psychologist or counselor should
plan on graduate study. The Department of Psychology and Counseling offers the
Master of Science degree with a major in either psychology or counseling and
the Specialist in Education degree with a major in either counseling or school
psychology. The Master of Science degree with a major in psychology and the
Master of Science degree with a major in counseling have been developed specifically
to prepare students for a variety of careers in schools and other community
agencies offering psychological services. The Ed.S. program in counseling is
designed to prepare candidates for careers in the development and administration
of counseling services, as family therapists, or as community mental health
workers. The Ed.S. program in school psychology is designed to prepare candidates
for careers as school psychologists.
Graduate Admission Requirements
Applicants for admission to all M.S. degree programs must present evidence
of completion of at least 20 hours in psychology and closely related subjects
distributed so as to furnish an appropriate background for the work proposed
on the graduate level. A GPA of 3.0000 is required for full admission. A minimum
combined score of 1200 on the General Test (Verbal, Quantitative, Analytical)
of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required for admission to all programs.
In addition, a minimum score of 550 on pencil and paper form or 213 on the computerized
form on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all
students whose primary language is not English. All applicants are expected
to submit a written statement to the chairperson of the Department of Psychology
and Counseling stating educational goals, plans for graduate school, and interest
in the psychology and counseling program at P.S.U., along with three recommendation
forms and the departmental application form. Personal interviews may be required
for applied (direct service) programs. Background courses may be assigned
to students who have fewer than 20 hours of course work in psychology and/or
a GPA below 3.0000 or GRE scores below 1200 (and who can be admitted conditionally).
Admission is generally competitive and limited by available training and
practicum resources. Application deadlines are: Fall admission, March 1; Spring
admission, October 1; and Summer admission, March 1. (Applications for M.S.
in Psychology--Clinical Options will be accepted for Fall admission only.) Applications
are not considered until all materials are received. Since most graduate
students in the department are involved in providing direct mental health services
as part of their practica and internship process, the department has developed
a policy to require background checks with governmental and law enforcement
agencies regarding all applicants' history of convictions for crimes involving
violence or exploitation of others. The $25.00 application fee helps to recover
the costs of obtaining this information.
Degree Requirements
In addition to completing the prescribed curricula for the degree program emphasis
and option, each student is required to submit a program (plan) of studies for
admission to candidacy and to pass a written comprehensive examination.
Program of Studies
Graduate students should prepare a typewritten plan of studies in consultation
with the major advisor after completing at least 12 hours of graduate course
work and removing all admission deficiencies. This plan should be submitted
through the advisor to the department for approval before the student's final
12 hours of coursework in the graduate program.
Graduate Student Retention
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0000 or higher throughout the program. In
applying for degree candidacy, the student shall have no grade lower than "B"
in the core courses. Deficiencies in grades, professional behavior, or adjustment
may lead to dismissal from the program. A graduate student in the Department
who receives more than two grades below "B" in graduate coursework will be dismissed
from the program. Students dismissed may reapply for admission and may be considered
for readmission through the regular graduate admission process. In order
to insure that all students demonstrate openness to self-examination and professional
self-development as well as the ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal
relationships in individual and group contexts that characterize the level of
personal functioning necessary for effective professional practice, faculty
members will systematically monitor these factors throughout each student's
program. In addition to frequent feedback from faculty and students concerning
academic performance, self-understanding, and interpersonal effectiveness, faculty
members conduct the following regular assessments: 1. Combined application
information including letters of recommendation, personal statements, interviews,
and other data will be used to select students for admission who are likely
to demonstrate effective personal functioning as well as to develop high levels
of professional commitment and skilled practice. 2. Each semester, the Counseling
Committee will review the progress of each community counseling major in the
three areas of effective personal functioning, professional commitment, and
skilled practice. If inadequate performance is found in any area, the students
will be informed by their faculty advisors of the specific areas and of recommended
remediation steps to be completed to regain good standing. 3. During the
semester before practicum enrollment, the same three areas will be assessed
by the faculty advisor and the faculty practicum review committee. By this point
in addition to maintaining at least a "B" grade average in all graduate course
work and "A" or "B" grades in all practicum/internship prerequisite courses
for the relevant program concentration, students must demonstrate sufficient
self-understanding and ability to establish effective personal relationships
necessary to engage in supervised practice. If there are limitations in these
areas, the practicum application will not be approved for the next semester,
and the student will be informed by letter of the steps required for remediation before reapplication in a subsequent semester. The student is also directed
to work closely with his/her faculty advisor in the remediation plan. 4.
In addition to using academic performance and behavioral evaluation to assess
the student's professional development and skilled practice, self development
and the ability to establish good interpersonal relationships in both individual
and group contexts are monitored and evaluated during each fieldwork semester.
If the students' performance in these areas is judged to be insufficient by
the faculty instructor in consultation with the site supervisor, the student
will not be allowed to enroll in fieldwork until remediation is completed and
personal and interpersonal effectiveness demonstrated. If, at any of these points,
the Counseling Committee judges that the students' personal, interpersonal,
ethical, professional, and/or academic performance, despite remediation, is
not sufficient to continue in the program, the student will be informed of the
decision and offered the opportunity to discuss alternative academic and/or
career plans with their advisor. Students may grieve such decisions beginning
with a written statement for the Counseling Committee to reconsider, and then
following the regular grievance procedure steps described in the PSU Catalog.
Consistent with the philosophy of the Pittsburg State University M.S. in
Psychology and Counseling program, a recommendation for student discontinuance
in the program is not perceived by faculty as reflecting personal inadequacy.
Rather, we view such situations as generally resulting from a mismatch of student
interests and abilities with program philosophy and goals.
All graduate students in the department are required to pass a written comprehensive
examination in their last semester of enrollment. Students must register for
the comprehensive examinations in the department office and in the office of
the Dean of Education no later than the date for petitioning for degrees.
Enrollment in Practicum, Internship, Fieldwork
Any student wishing to enroll in a practicum, internship, or fieldwork of any
type in the Department of Psychology and Counseling must complete the application
process. Formal application must be made to the department no later than mid-semester
of the semester before enrollment in the practicum, internship, or fieldwork
course. Admission to graduate practica or internship is open only to students
who have been admitted to candidacy in the specific degree program for which
the practicum/internship is required. (The exception to this rule is for students
who are re-specializing and adding a second endorsement in elementary or secondary
school counseling. A certification contract is required.) Specific prerequisite
coursework requirements apply. Application forms are available in the department
office.
Master of Science Degree (M.S.) with
a Major in Psychology
General Requirements
Graduate students may meet requirements for the Master of Science degree with
a major in psychology in one of two ways: Option I requires the satisfactory
completion of 33-67 hours of approved course work beyond the bachelor's degree,
including three to six hours of thesis credit. Of the hours required for the
degree under Option I, no fewer than 15 hours should be in courses numbered
800 to 899 and no more than six hours may be in courses numbered below 700.
Option II requires the satisfactory completion of 33-67 hours of approved
course work beyond the bachelor's degree. Of the hours required for the degree
under Option II, no fewer than 15 hours should be in courses numbered 800 to
899 and no more than six hours may be in courses numbered below 700.
Psychology (General)
The M.S. degree requires a core of 15 (18 for thesis option) hours followed
by additional courses to total a minimum of 33 hours. Beyond the core the student
can, through advisement, direct studies for the M.S. degree toward a terminal
program in general psychology, toward community college teaching of psychology,
toward a pre-doctoral program, or toward a pre-specialist program in school
psychology. Completion of the M.S. degree with a major in psychology (general)
does not qualify an individual to be a mental health service provider. The program
is not designed to train practitioners and thus students seeking the general
M.S. are not eligible to enroll in a practicum or internship in the department.
Psychology (Clinical-Community Mental Health Emphasis)
The M.S. degree with a major in psychology (clinical-community mental health
emphasis) meets the requirements of the Kansas Directors of Mental Health Centers
for master's level psychologists and the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory
Board course work and fieldwork requirements for Licensed Master's Level Psychologists.
Additional field experience and the licensure examination qualifies graduates
for licensure as clinical psychotherapists in Kansas. A minimum of 67 hours
is typically required, including coursework in psychopathology, assessment,
treatment, and research; and 750 clock hours of practicum and internship experiences.
Admission to this program is competitive and is limited to the number of internship
sites available. The program in clinical psychology is accredited by the Masters
in Psychology Accrediting Council (MPAC) and is approved by the Council of Applied
Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP).
Psychology (Clinical-Mental Retardation-Developmental
Disabilities Emphasis)
The M.S. degree with a major in psychology (clinical-mental retardation-developmental
disabilities emphasis) is offered by the Department of Psychology and Counseling
in cooperation with the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. This program
also requires a minimum of 67 hours of course work including the required core
plus additional course work in psychopathology, assessment, treatment, and research
in the field of mental retardation-developmental disabilities. The 750 clock
hours of practicum and internship experience and some course work are taken
at Parsons State Hospital and Training Center. Admission to this program is
limited to five students per year.
Master of Science Degree with a Major
in Psychology Curriculum
Hours
Required Core
PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement..................................3
PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology...............................................3
PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology......................................3
PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning.................................................3
PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling.......................3
15
Psychology (General) (in addition to the required core)
Electives...........................................................................3
3 hours chosen from:
PSYCH 685 Psychology of Personality...........................................3
PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification...............................................3
PSYCH 756 Social Psychology...................................................3
PSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology...................................3
Plus a minimum of 15 hours (to total a minimum of 33 hours) chosen
in consultation with the student's advisor. (Must include PSYCH 890
Research and Thesis for students electing Option I)................................15
18
Total hours for Psychology (General).............................................33
Clinical Psychology (in addition to the required core)
Electives: 9 hours chosen from:......................................................9
PSYCH 756 Social Psychology...................................................3
PSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology...................................3
PSYCH 821 Family Counseling...................................................3
PSYCH 823 Psychopharmacology..................................................3
PSYCH 842 Techniques of Family Therapy........................................3
PSYCH 854 Group Counseling....................................................3
Clinical Specialty Courses
PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification..................................................3
PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology..................................1
PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment................................................3
PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment.................................................3
PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders......................3
PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics.........................................................3
PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy...............................3
PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy.............................3
PSYCH 860 Clinical Psychology....................................................3
PSYCH 890 Research and Thesis or Therapy Elective................................3
28
Supervised Field Experience
Practicum selected from:........................................................6
PSYCH 865 Pre-Practicum in Psychology......................................3
and
PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology..........................................3
or
PSYCH 872 Practicum in Psychology..........................................6
PSYCH 895 Internship (Clinical Psychology)...................................9
15
Total hours for Clinical Psychology..............................................67
Master of Science Degree (M.S.) with a Major
in Counseling
The M.S. degree with a major in counseling prepares students for professional
careers as counselors in schools and in agencies, as well as for further graduate
work including doctoral study. The program includes a core of courses based
upon the content areas recommended by the of National Board for Certified Counselors.
In addition, each student completes a specialty. (A minimum total of 48-59 semester
hours is typically required.) Students must demonstrate competency in three
major areas in order to complete the degree and become eligible for endorsement
or recommendation as a counselor: Effective personal functioning, professional
commitment, and skilled practice. The two specialty areas which may be pursued
include school counseling (elementary, secondary, vocational) and community
counseling. The community counseling program is accredited by the Council for
the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Applicants
interested in eventual certification as school counselors should understand
that while not required for admission to the M.S. degree program, two years
of teaching experience or one year of teaching experience and one year of counseling
internship are required for endorsement as a school counselor in the state of
Kansas. Endorsement for certification as a vocational education counselor
requires a minimum of nine hours of coursework in vocational education and a
minimum of 4000 hours of work experience in a non-school setting in addition
to the minimum requirements for certification as a secondary school counselor.
Students wishing to pursue registration or licensure as professional counselors
(for non-school settings) should understand that additional years of supervised
experience (beyond the degree) are required. For professional counselor licensure
in Kansas, a total of 60 graduate hours is required.
General Requirements
Graduate students may meet requirements for the M.S. degree with a major in
counseling by completing a program planned in close collaboration with their
academic advisor. The M.S. program in counseling requires a minimum of 24 core
hours, including a research proficiency component, and 20 hours in the chosen
specialty, in addition to the practicum and internship. The research requirement
may be satisfied in one of two ways: Option I requires the successful completion
of 48-59 hours of coursework depending upon the specialty, including at least
three hours of thesis credit. No fewer than 20 hours should be in courses numbered
800-899 and no more than six may be in courses numbered below 700. Option
II requires the successful completion of 48-59 hours of course work. No fewer
than 20 hours should be in courses numbered 800-899 and no more than six may
be in courses numbered below 700. No thesis is required.
Master of Science Degree with a
Major in Counseling Curriculum
Required Core Hours
PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement................................3
PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy.........................3
PSYCH 748 Career Development...................................................3
PSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology....................................3
PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics.......................................................3
PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy.............................3
PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy...........................3
PSYCH 821 Family Counseling....................................................3
PSYCH 854 Group Counseling.....................................................3
Select one course from the following:..........................................3
PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and
Counseling or....................................................3
SSLS 891 Methods of Research or............................................3
CURIN 891 Methods of Research..............................................3
30
Community Counseling
Community Counseling Specialty Courses
PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment...............................................3
PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders....................3
PSYCH 820 Administration and Consultation in Counseling and
Mental Health Services.........................................................2
PSYCH 842 Techniques of Family Therapy.........................................3
PSYCH 844 Family Therapy and Special Populations...............................3
14
Supervised Field Experience
PSYCH 822 Practicum in Counseling (Community Counseling).......................3
PSYCH 895 Internship (Community Counseling)...................................12
15
Total hours for Community Counseling..........................................59
School Counseling (Pre K-12)
School Counseling Specialty Courses
PSYCH 814 Program Planning and Management in School
Counseling...........................................................3
SSLS 861 The Professional Special Educator.......................................3
Select one course from the following:..........................................2-3
PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment or........................................3
PSYCH 804 Vocational Assessment or..........................................2
SSLS 750 Assessment in Special Education....................................3
8-9
Supervised Field Experience
PSYCH 822 Practicum in Counseling (School Counseling)..........................3
PSYCH 895 Internship (School Counseling).......................................3
6
Total hours for School Counseling 44-45
Internship (Post Degree, Required for Certification in Kansas)
PSYCH 995 Internship (School Counseling).........................................2
PSYCH 995 Internship (School Counseling).........................................2
Individuals desiring Vocational Education Counselor Certification must also complete
(in addition to all requirements for School Counselor Certification):
TTED 390 Trade and Job Analysis..................................................3
TTED 694 Principles of Vocational Education......................................3
TTED 801 Organization and Administration of Vocational Education.................3
4000 clock hours of work experience in non-educational settings
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major
in Counseling
The Specialist in Education degree with a major in counseling is designed to
provide degree candidates with the competencies necessary for increased responsibilities
in counseling services. This degree may also be used to work toward counselor
licensure or registration requirements in various states, to specialize beyond
the M.S. degree or to prepare for doctoral study. The Ed.S. Degree in Counseling
is an advanced graduate counseling degree designed to allow professionally trained
mental health practitioners to re-specialize or further specialize within the
discipline of professional counseling. The degree candidate may choose from
among these emphases: Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling,
and School Counseling. The program requires prior completion of a master's degree
in counseling (or its equivalent) and requires the completion of 30-32 semester
hours of coursework (depending upon the emphasis chosen), including a 15-semester
hour core and 15-17 semester hours of electives in a specialty area in counseling.
Required Core Hours
PSYCH 910 Advanced Counseling Theories..........................................3
PSYCH 912 Advanced Counseling Practicum.........................................3
PSYCH 920 Advanced Consultation.................................................3
SSLS 930 Seminar in Research Skills or
PSYCH 906 Special Investigation (Research Topic) or
PSYCH 990 Special Research Project*.............................................3
PSYCH 995 Internship (Counseling)...............................................3
15
Electives
At least 15 hours (17 hours for Option II students) of specialty
coursework in Psychology and Counseling, tailored to the student's
interests, at least six of which must be numbered 800 or above..................15-17
30-32
*Ed.S. Thesis - Required of all Option I candidates
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major in
School Psychology
The Specialist in Education degree with a major in school psychology is designed
to provide degree candidates with the competencies necessary to function effectively
as school psychologists in special education cooperatives, public schools and
institutional settings. Persons with a bachelor's degree may begin this degree
by working toward a prescribed master's degree in psychology. All Ed.S. applicants
must have a master's degree in a related field, including at least 10 hours
of graduate work applicable to the area of school psychology. The candidate
for this degree must meet requirements for provisional certification as a school
psychologist in the state of Kansas. Full certification requires completion
of this degree plus one school year of internship. The program must include
a minimum of 32 hours of approved coursework beyond the master's degree, of
which 21 hours must be numbered 800 or above and at least nine of the 21 hours
must be numbered 900 or above. This curriculum adheres to the standards established
by the Kansas State Department of Education and to the curriculum recommendations
of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Admission is competitive
and limited to the number of practicum sites available.
Specialist in Education Degree with a Major
in School Psychology Curriculum
Prerequisites: PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology, PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology,
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I, PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II,
PSYCH 571 Abnormal Psychology, PSYCH 685 Psychology of Personality, PSYCH 722 Fundamentals
of Tests and Measurement, and PSYCH 781 Psychology of Exceptional Children or SSLS 510
Overview of Education for Exceptional Students.
The following sequence of courses meets Kansas State Department of Education
requirements for certification as a school psychologist:
Courses Taken in the Master's Degree Program in Psychology Hours
Required Core
PSYCH 724 Physiological Psychology or
PSYCH 823 Psychopharmacology....................................................3
PSYCH 761 History and Systems of Psychology.....................................3
PSYCH 830 Psychology of Learning................................................3
PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling......................3
M.S. Electives Taken to Meet Certification Requirements
PSYCH 741 Behavior Modification.................................................3
PSYCH 759 Advanced Developmental Psychology.....................................3
PSYCH 816 Group Dynamics........................................................3
PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy..............................3
PSYCH 821 Family Counseling.....................................................3
PSYCH 835 Assessment of Early Childhood Disabilities............................1
PSYCH 837 Interventions with Early Childhood Disabilities.......................2
SSLS 861 The Professional Special Educator......................................3
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Courses Taken in the Ed.S. Program in School Psychology
PSYCH 783 Legal Issues in Student Support Services..............................2
PSYCH 803 Intellectual Assessment...............................................3
PSYCH 805 Psychoeducational Assessment..........................................3
PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy............................3
SSLS 843 Alternative Assessment or
SSLS 750 Assessment in Special Education........................................3
PSYCH 845 Supervised Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy....................2
PSYCH 870 Practicum in School Psychology........................................1
PSYCH 901 Contemporary Problems in School Psychology............................3
PSYCH 970 Advanced Practicum in School Psychology...............................8
PSYCH 990 Special Research Project or
SSLS 930 Seminar in Research Skills.............................................3
PSYCH Electives...............................................................1-3
33-34
Internship (Post Degree, Required for Certification)
PSYCH 995 Internship (School Psychology)........................................6
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
UNDERGRADUATE
PSYCH 155. General Psychology. 3 hours. Introduction
to the science of psychology with an emphasis on the principles which lead to
a greater understanding of behavior. Selected laboratory experiences included.
PSYCH 165. Professional Orientation. 2 hours. An
orientation to the field of human services, focusing on professional psychology
and counseling, including career options and directions, training and credentialing,
and including a general orientation to ethics in the field.
PSYCH 230. Career Exploration. 1 hour. Designed to
aid students in exploring sources of career information and the world or work.
Decision-making skills and methodologies, sources of occupational-educational
information, and the various sources for gaining career information and self-understanding
will be explored. Includes experience in using career information systems.
PSYCH 263. Developmental Psychology. 3 hours. Principles
of growth and development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and
personality spheres. Application of current scientific data in the real world
of infants, children, adolescents, and adults will be emphasized. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 155 General Psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 265. Applied Psychology. 3 hours. Practical
applications of psychological principles in everyday living and professional
fields such as advertising, law, marketing, medicine, personnel management,
and social service. Lecture and experiential exercises. Prerequisite: PSYCH
155 General Psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 275. Psychology of Adjustment. 3 hours. A study
of factors designed to promote personality characteristics that reflect mental
health. Emphasis will be centered on the development of positive, affective
personality rather than on the correction of negative, undesirable characteristics.
PSYCH 357. Educational Psychology. 3 hours. A broad
based course designed to relate psychological theory to educational practice.
Coverage includes course planning and objectives, learning and information processing,
teaching strategies, motivation, behavior management, multicultural education,
and measurement and evaluation. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General Psychology and
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology or permission of instructor. CURIN 307 Pre-Professional
Laboratory II is a recommended corequisite (required for teacher education).
May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 360. Psychology of Aging. 3 hours. The course
examines the psychological aspects of human development and behavior from adulthood
to older adulthood, which includes age-related changes in socialization, personality,
intelligence, sensation, perception, learning, memory, interpersonal relationships,
living arrangements, and the implication of these changes in the life of older
adults.
PSYCH 362. Death and Dying. 3 hours. This course
will explore scientific, theoretical, and applied issues of death and dying
from a psychological perspective. Relevant psychological concepts will also
be integrated with other approaches to contemplating death and dying, including
personal experience, family and loved ones, health care providers, medical systems,
and the broader culture.
PSYCH 389. Research Methods in Psychology I. 3 hours.
Study of elementary descriptive and inferential statistics employed in behavioral
sciences research, including an introduction to research methodology. Computer-based
laboratory experiences provided. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General Psychology
and MATH 113 College Algebra or MATH 110 College Algebra with Review or MATH
126 Pre-Calculus or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 392. Research Methods in Psychology II. 3 hours.
Study of research designs and their applications, specific to broad methodological
issues, research ethics, and the interpretation of research findings. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 394. Principles of Learning. 3 hours. Overview
of the basic principles of human and animal learning, focusing on the biological
and cognitive bases of behavior acquisition and the processes of learning. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 155 General Psychology. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 406. Independent Study: (____). 1-3 hours.
Individual study, either research or readings oriented, under the direct supervision
of an appropriate member of the faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of 6
hours. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PSYCH 440. Topics in Psychology: (____). 1-3 hours.
Specific area in psychology will be studied intensively through readings, reports,
and discussions. A specific subtitle such as psycholinguistics, biofeedback,
or leadership will be listed in the schedule of classes. May be taken on a Pass/Fail
basis. May be repeated if subject matter is different. A maximum of 4 hours
can be taken under the subtitle Organizational Leadership. No more than 6 hours
may be applied to a psychology major and no more than 3 hours may be applied
to a psychology minor without special permission from the chairperson of the
Department of Psychology and Counseling. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 456. Introduction to Social Psychology. 3 hours.
An introduction to the psychology of social behavior. Systematic consideration
of such concepts as social influence, conformity and deviation, social attitudes,
prejudice, socialization and personality, and leadership. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 463. Cognitive Processes. 3 hours. Theory and
research in human cognitive processes and cognitive bases of behavior such as
information processing, memory, concept information, problem solving, perception,
and language. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General Psychology. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 492. Research Methods in Psychology III. 3
hours. Applications of information acquired in PSYCH 392 Research Methods in
Psychology II; APA writing style, including statistical data reduction and analyses,
conceptualization and implementation of research studies, statistical analyses
of collected data and their interpretation, and development of manuscripts based
on results of studies conducted. Prerequisite: PSYCH 392 Research Methods in
Psychology II.
PSYCH 571. Abnormal Psychology. 3 hours. Introduction
to the study of abnormal behavior. Careful consideration will be given to the
history of the concept of abnormality. Symptomatology of abnormal behavior will
be studied as well as functional disorders including personality disorders and
schizophrenia. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General Psychology or permission of instructor.
May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 575. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 3
hours. Application of principles, methods and findings from psychological research
to pertinent industrial and organizational problems. Emphasis is given to theories
of organizational development, organizational structures, contingencies of supervision
and leadership, personnel psychology, theories of motivation, training and development,
human engineering, and consumer psychology. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General
Psychology. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 592. Applied Research Methods. 1-9 hours. Applications
of research design and analysis through active participation in a programmatic
research project in the department. Includes data collection, data analysis,
and written summaries of research results. Prerequisite: PSYCH 492 Research
Methods in Psychology III and/or permission of instructor. May be repeated for
a maximum of 9 hours. No more than 6 hours may be applied to a psychology major,
and no more than 3 hours may be applied to the psychology minor. May be taken
for honors.
PSYCH 616. Introduction to Group Processes. 3 hours.
Principles of group process such as leadership, membership, group development,
and facilitative/therapeutic factors will be included. Issues in group creation,
maintenance, termination, and ethical issues, types of group work and appropriate
application, are covered. Experiential activities included to emphasize self-awareness
and interpersonal and team-building skills. Prerequisite: Six hours of psychology
or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 665. Senior Seminar. 1 hour. A course encompassing
skill and knowledge application and methods to pursue jobs or graduate school
admission. Application, letter of intent, and resume preparation will be included.
This course also includes the senior assessment for psychology majors. Prerequisites:
Senior standing and at least 24 credit hours in psychology or permission of
instructor.
PSYCH 675. Human Factors Psychology. 3 hours. Focuses
on humans and their interaction with products, equipment, facilities, procedures,
and environments used in work and everyday living. Includes the systematic application
of relevant information about human capabilities, limitations, characteristics,
behavior, and motivation to the study of design and ergonomics. Prerequisites:
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II and PSYCH 575 Industrial and Organizational
Psychology.
PSYCH 680. Human Relations in Industrial Settings. 3 hours. Dynamics of human relations in industrial settings. Especially recommended
for technology students. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 685. Psychology of Personality. 3 hours. A
study of the personality theories and the use of personality variables as an
affective basis of behavior. Determination of and techniques of measuring personality
variables. Prerequisite: PSYCH 155 General Psychology and PSYCH 392 Research
Methods in Psychology II or permission of instructor. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 690. Assistantship in Psychology. 1-3 hours.
Assistants will be exposed to a wide variety of educational and experimental
settings within the Department of Psychology and Counseling and will work directly
with the professional teaching staff to gain a mastery of the educational and/or
experimental side of the department in a practical way. Prerequisite: Junior
level standing and permission of instructor. May be repeated. May be taken for
honors.
PSYCH 695. Field Work in Psychology. 1-3 hours. Supervised
field placement for psychology majors in agencies and institutions in this region.
Prerequisite: 30 hours of undergraduate psychology and permission of instructor.
May be repeated. Formal application must be made the semester before enrollment
in PSYCH 695.
PSYCH 699. Senior Thesis. 1-3 hours. Senior level
honors research project or paper. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours.
Prerequisite: 30 hours of undergraduate psychology and permission of instructor.
May be taken for honors.
SENIOR-GRADUATE
PSYCH 701. Ethics in Human Services. 1 hour. Emphasizes
knowledge of client rights, confidentiality and release of information regulations,
professional standards, code of ethics, and common violations in the human services.
PSYCH 702. Client Record Management. 1 hour. Focuses
on assessing and recording crises, recording skills, professional terminology
and relationship of record keeping to the counseling process, particularly in
substance abuse treatment.
PSYCH 703. Mental Health Case Management. 1 hour.
Provides specific skills and knowledge in: crisis management; case management
with alcohol and drug abusing consumers vs. with clients with mental disorders;
dealing with dual-diagnosis clients; and case management issues for differential
diagnoses and treatment/intervention plans.
PSYCH 711. Addictions I. 3 hours. This course provides
knowledge of behavior patterns, progressive stages, historic and generational
bases of alcohol/drug dependency, and other types of addictions. The course
will also cover issues including addiction substitution, continuum of care,
progress in recovery, and relapse dynamics.
PSYCH 712. Medical Risk Issues in Substance Abuse. 1 hour. Provides knowledge of the relationships of S.T.D. and substance abuse,
fetal alcohol syndrome, and the various physiological effects and health threats
of substance abuse.
PSYCH 720. Multicultural Issues in Psychology and Counseling. 3 hours. Designed to assist human service workers in understanding their own
ethnicity, increasing their sensitivity to life experiences of minority group
members, and promoting establishment of successful professional relationships.
PSYCH 722. Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement. 3 hours. Rationale for measurement of psychological and educational variables,
particularly on group standardized basis, including study of all phases of utilization
of representative group and individual tests. Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology
or permission of instructor. (PSYCH 389 Research Methods in Psychology I or
its equivalent is recommended.)
PSYCH 724. Physiological Psychology. 3 hours. Relationships
between various body systems and behavior with special emphasis on latest relevant
empirical data. Laboratory experiences will be included. Prerequisites: PSYCH
155 General Psychology and BIOL 215 General Zoology or equivalent, or permission
of instructor. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 727. Pharmacology and Substance Abuse. 1 hour.
Course provides knowledge of states of intoxication and withdrawal, long term
effects of substance abuse, effects of psychoactive drugs, mixing drugs, and
cross-addictions.
PSYCH 735. Psychology of Mental Health. 3 hours.
Study of the dynamics of human adjustment in terms of psychological and social
variables. Prerequisite: 6 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 736. Psychology of Family Development. 3 hours.
A study of the dynamics of family development with emphasis on its relationship
to family therapy. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 740. Topics in Psychology: (____). 1-3 hours.
Study of specific area in psychology or counseling through readings, reports
and discussions under such listed subtitles as psycholinguistics, philosophical
psychology, or therapies. May be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. May be repeated
if subject matter is different. No more than 6 hours may be applied to a psychology
major and no more than 3 hours may be applied to a psychology minor without
special permission from the chairperson of the Department of Psychology and
Counseling.
PSYCH 741. Behavior Modification. 3 hours. A systematic
review of the major theories of behavior modification with emphasis on the applications
of basic principles of behavior modification and learning to home, school, and
other learning situations. Prerequisite: PSYCH 394 Principles of Learning or
equivalent course.
PSYCH 745. Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3 hours. Development of concepts underlying school and agency counseling programs.
Overview of counseling techniques and guidance services. Prerequisite: 9 hours
of education and/or psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 748. Career Development. 3 hours. Study of
the concept of career development and of sources of information related to the
world of work. Prerequisite: 9 hours of education and/or psychology.
PSYCH 756. Social Psychology. 3 hours. Designed to
provide a thorough background in social psychology and to motivate a continuing
exploration of theoretical problems and issues in the field. Combines examination
of historical development of theory and method in social psychology with analyses
of theoretical, methodological approaches to a variety of contemporary topics.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II or equivalent course.
May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 759. Advanced Developmental Psychology. 3 hours.
A study of various determinants of behavior as they apply to the behavior of
people in various life phases from infancy to senescence. Prerequisite: 9 hours
of psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 761. History and Systems of Psychology. 3 hours.
Brief summary of the philosophical and physiological backgrounds of modern psychology.
The contributions of structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology,
dynamic psychology and humanism to the development of scientific psychology.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 770. Forensic Psychology. 3 hours. Applications
of psychological concepts and research findings to the courtroom and judicial
process. Topics covered include dispute resolution, jury selection, expert witnesses,
determination of competency, and criminal profiling. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 771. Psychology and the Law. 3 hours. Applications
of psychological processes and concepts to the American legal system. Among
the topics covered are the socialization of legal attitudes, opinions about
the purposes of the criminal justice system and persons, the concept of "dangerousness",
the nature of jury decision-making, and the rights of prisoners, patients, and
children. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 773. Criminal Psychopathology. 3 hours. This
course is intended to provide a survey of some of the main psychological theories
of criminal behavior. It will include an introduction to general theoretical
approaches, examine mental disorders in relationship to criminal behavior, as
well as explore some of the psychological characteristics associated with specific
types of criminal behavior. May be taken for honors.
PSYCH 781. Psychology of Exceptional Children. 3
hours. Psychology of exceptional children with special emphasis on development,
emotional, and social characteristics.
PSYCH 782. Psychology of Mentally Retarded Children. 3 hours. Basic principles of psychology as applied to the mentally retarded
child. Special consideration is given to terminology, classification, and research
in mental retardation.
PSYCH 783. Legal Issues in Student Support Services. 2 hours. Primary focus will be current legal trends and litigation and the direct
and indirect implications these decisions have on practicing school psychologists.
Additionally, there will be a review of student/parent rights and due process
procedures as outlined in federal and state regulations. Prerequisite: 9 hours
of psychology or permission of instructor.
GRADUATE
PSYCH 801. Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology. 1
hour. A review of ethical guidelines, issues and dilemmas in the provision of
psychological services. This course is required of all graduate psychology majors
with an emphasis in clinical psychology. Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate
program in psychology or counseling.
PSYCH 803. Intellectual Assessment. 3 hours. Extensive
supervised practice in administration, scoring, and interpretation of major
intelligence tests. Analysis of test data and psychological report writing are
also stressed. Prerequisite: PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement,
admission to a graduate practitioner degree program in psychology or counseling,
and permission of instructor or permission of department chairperson.
PSYCH 804. Vocational Assessment. 2 hours. Examination
of group and individually administered tests used in interest and aptitude assessment,
including work sampling and reading-free techniques. Particular emphasis will
be placed on descriptions and procedures for administration, scoring interpretation,
and report writing, as related to educational/occupational information and the
counseling process. Prerequisite: PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement.
PSYCH 805. Psychoeducational Assessment. 3 hours.
Examination of various individual mental tests with closely supervised practice
in administration, interpretation and use of test results. Particular emphasis
will be given to those instruments which are designed to measure the ability
of individuals with speech, hearing and visual defects. Prerequisite: PSYCH
803 Intellectual Assessment or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 806. Special Investigation (____). 1-3 hours.
Independent study in psychology or counseling particularly relevant to the educational
program of the individual student under the direct supervision of an appropriate
staff member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Permission
of instructor.
PSYCH 808. Child Personality Assessment. 3 hours.
Foundations of child psychopathology as well as administration, scoring, and
interpretation of personality tests for children. Assessment measures will include
projective, self-report and rating scale techniques appropriate for children.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement, admission to
a graduate practitioner program in psychology or counseling, and permission
of instructor.
PSYCH 809. Personality Assessment. 3 hours. Training
in the administration and interpretation of psychological tests designed to
assess personality functioning including both projective and non-projective
assessment measures. (As part of the training experience, students will be expected
to take a number of personality tests, and the results of these tests will be
individually reviewed with the student by the instructor or other licensed psychologist.)
Prerequisites: PSYCH 801 Ethical Issues in Clinical Psychology, PSYCH 803 Intellectual
Assessment, and PSYCH 811 Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders,
admission to a graduate practitioner degree program in psychology or counseling
and permission of instructor.
PSYCH 810. Advanced Educational Psychology. 3 hours.
An applied study of Behavioristic and Humanistic Learning Theories, classroom
motivation, discipline, measurement, evaluation and testing.
PSYCH 811. Psychopathology and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders. 3 hours. Study of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric
Association, emphasizing the differentiation and classification of mental disorders.
Prerequisite: Admission to a graduate program in psychology or counseling, or
permission of instructor.
PSYCH 814. Program Planning and Management in School Counseling. 3 hours. Instruction in planning and managing a comprehensive K-12 developmental
school counseling program (including advisory committees, needs assessment,
goals/objectives/outcomes, and program evaluation methods). Techniques, procedures,
and materials used to meet the needs of individuals, classroom groups, small
groups, and the school community will be addressed. Prerequisite: PSYCH 745
Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 816. Group Dynamics. 3 hours. A study of principles
underlying the process of group action and interaction in social situations
with application to situations of leadership and supervisory relationships.
Emphasizes application of group dynamics principles in counseling, personal
growth, and other psychological groups. Experiential activities are included.
Not open for credit for students who have taken PSYCH 616 Introduction to Group
Processes. Prerequisite: 6 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 818. Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3
hours. Theories, principles and procedures of counseling in schools and agencies.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy or PSYCH
685 Psychology of Personality or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 819. Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3
hours. An experientially-based pre-practicum course emphasizing counseling and
psychotherapeutic techniques and behavior. Emphasis will be placed upon the
identification and acquisition of broad communication and relationship-building
skills, specific counseling techniques, a counseling response repertoire, and
an understanding of the interaction between theory and technique as it applies
to actual practice. Simulated supervised counseling experience will be provided
through the use of micro-counseling and role playing; the course will provide
the opportunity to practice actual counseling techniques and interview behavior
prior to the practicum. Prerequisites: PSYCH 745 Introduction to Counseling
and Psychotherapy and PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy, admission
to a graduate practitioner degree program in psychology or counseling and permission
of instructor.
PSYCH 820. Administration and Consultation in Counseling
and Mental Health Services. 2 hours. A contemporary view of administration,
consultation, and indirect services for psychologists and counselors in school
and mental health settings. Issues related to program development and management
will be discussed and various operational models of consultation and indirect
service delivery will be reviewed and evaluated. Prerequisite: PSYCH 818 Theories
of Counseling and Psychotherapy or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 821. Family Counseling. 3 hours. Designed to
cover the theory and operational structure used in therapeutic relationships
with families.
PSYCH 822. Practicum in Counseling (____). 3 hours.
Supervised practice and critique of counseling in secondary schools and/or agencies.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Formal application must be made the
semester before enrollment in PSYCH 822 Practicum in Counseling (____). May
be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
PSYCH 823. Psychopharmacology. 3 hours. Three basic
segments are included in this course: an overall description of methods of learning,
an in-depth analysis of the pharmacological and psychopharmacological events
that occur after drug intake; and a specific description of some combination
of the fields of learning and psychopharmacology. Not open to students with
old PSYCH 787 Psychopharmacology.
PSYCH 824. Practicum in Elementary School Guidance and Counseling. 3 hours. The function of guidance in relation to children's needs, the principles
and techniques of guidance, the function of different guidance workers, and
supervised experiences employing principles and techniques of guidance in the
elementary school. Includes supervised practice and critique of counseling in
elementary schools. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Formal application
must be made the semester before enrollment in PSYCH 824 Practicum in Elementary
School Guidance and Counseling.
PSYCH 825. Counseling Minorities. 1 hour. This course
examines the impact of current social, economic, and political influences on
social functioning of the minority client. It is designed to assist the helper
in becoming sensitive to the life experiences of the minority client and to
promote successful establishment of the professional relationship. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 818 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 828. Internship in Child Guidance and Counseling. 3 hours. Supervised practice and critique of counseling in elementary schools
and/or agencies. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of an initial supervised
practicum course. Formal application must be made the semester before enrollment
in PSYCH 828 Internship in Child Guidance and Counseling.
PSYCH 830. Psychology of Learning. 3 hours. Theoretical
foundations of learning including conditioning, cognitive, and social approaches.
Application of these theories to the basic problems encountered in education
and psychology. Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology or its equivalent.
PSYCH 835. Assessment of Early Childhood Disabilities. 1-2 hours. Addresses assessment of the early childhood handicapped child. Intended
for those familiar with tests and measurements, and presumes a grasp of developmental
theory applied to children. Specifically designed to train graduate level students
to competently perform assessment utilizing a normative base approach. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 722 Fundamentals of Tests and Measurement.
PSYCH 837. Interventions with Early Childhood Disabilities. 2 hours. Designed to prepare school-based professionals to gain a working knowledge
of the field of interventions directed toward the handicapped early childhood
population. Prerequisite: PSYCH 835 Assessment of Early Childhood Disabilities.
PSYCH 838. Applied Behavioral Analysis. 3 hours.
This course will focus on the treatment of deviant behavior within the developmentally
disabled and non-handicapped populations. It will stress the application of
sophisticated behavioral analysis procedures in assessment, treatment, and evaluation.
Prerequisite: PSYCH 782 Psychology of Mentally Retarded Children, PSYCH 741
Behavior Modification, or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 840. Seminar: (____). 1-3 hours. A specific
area in psychology or counseling will be studied intensively through readings,
reports, and discussions. A specific subtitle such as perception, motivation,
emotions, psychological statistics will be listed in the schedule of classes.
May be taken on Pass/Fail basis. May be repeated if subject matter is different.
No more than 6 hours may be applied to a master's degree.
PSYCH 842. Techniques of Family Therapy. 3 hours.
A study of the techniques for both beginning and advanced students of family
therapy. Prerequisite: PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy
and PSYCH 821 Family Counseling and admission to a graduate practitioner degree
program in psychology or counseling, or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 843. Assessment of Couples and Families. 3
hours. Instruction in use of some of the most common assessment instruments
and observational procedures used by marital/family therapists. The purpose
of the course is to critically analyze the appropriateness of their use by the
clinical practitioner, facilitate the process of measuring therapeutic effectiveness,
and thus, make demonstrations of accountability more effective. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 821 Family Counseling.
PSYCH 844. Family Therapy and Special Populations. 1-3 hours. The theory and practice of family therapy with special populations
including, but not limited to alcoholism and sexual abuse. Special emphasis
will be given to issues requiring multicultural awareness. Prerequisite: PSYCH
821 Family Counseling or permission of instructor.
PSYCH 845. Supervised Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy. 1-3 hours. This course is for the advanced student who wishes to study
family therapy in greater depth and who is concurrently enrolled in an internship
in counseling, clinical psychology, or school psychology. Prerequisites: PSYCH
821 Family Counseling, PSYCH 842 Techniques of Family Therapy, admission to
internship, and permission of instructor. Formal application must be made the
semester before enrollment in PSYCH 845.
PSYCH 854. Group Counseling. 3 hours. A study of
the nature of group guidance and counseling including the theory, practice,
research, ethics, and professional issues related to group procedures, as well
as supervised facilitation of a personal growth group. Prerequisite: PSYCH 816
Group Dynamics, PSYCH 819 Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy and permission
of instructor.
PSYCH 860. Clinical Psychology. 3 hours. Integration
of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment issues as they apply to the clinical
practice of psychology. Prerequisite: Completion of all other non-fieldwork-based
coursework (including PSYCH 809 Personality Assessment and PSYCH 811 Psychopathology
and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders) in the clinical psychology option and permission
of instructor.
PSYCH 865. Pre-Practicum in Psychology. 3 hours.
A combination classroom/field work experience designed to give students an introduction
to the practicum experience and experience in psychological report writing,
advanced counseling and Psychotherapy Techniques, and Psychodiagnosis. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Formal application must be made the semester before
enrollment in PSYCH 865 Pre-Practicum in Psychology.
PSYCH 870. Practicum in School Psychology. 1-4 hours.
Supervised experience in the educational planning, follow-up, and research with
children or youth, individually and in groups in the setting of schools K-12.
Admission by application only. Prerequisite: Acceptance in Ed.S. School Psychology
Program and permission of instructor. Formal application must be made the semester
before enrollment in PSYCH 870 Practicum in School Psychology. May be repeated
for a total of eight hours.
PSYCH 872. Practicum in Psychology. 1-6 hours. Supervised
experience in assessment, diagnosis, remediation and research in a clinic, special
institution, or psychological services center. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Formal application must be made the semester before enrollment in PSYCH 872
Practicum in Psychology. May be repeated.
PSYCH 881. Orientation to College Teaching. 3 hours.
Laboratory work in the classroom situation; work with instructional aids, involvement
in curriculum development, test construction, and classroom instruction. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. May be repeated.
PSYCH 890. Research and Thesis. 3-6 hours. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 891 Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling or its equivalent
and permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.
PSYCH 891. Methods of Research in Psychology and Counseling. 3 hours. The major goals of the course are to stimulate interest in and to develop
and demonstrate such skills as the planning, proposing, conducting and writing
of research in an area of professional interest. Content will include such topics
as the exploration and evaluation of research, research design, statistical
decision-making, computer applications, the ethical conduct of research and
issues in conducting research dealing with psychological variables. Prerequisite:
PSYCH 392 Research Methods in Psychology II or permission of instructor.
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