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This course offers an introduction to psychological assessment. Students review the concepts of personality, intellectual, and industrial/organizational assessment and the statistical concepts that underlie them. They further examine tests of various kinds, including objective, projective, and evaluative. Students concentrate on reliability and validity of the instruments as well as their use in clinical and non-clinical situations, with an emphasis on understanding the reported data rather than conducting the assessments. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509, and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This class uses a hands-on model in which each student learns to administer standardized intellectual assessments including the Wechsler scales for intelligence and memory and several educational instruments. This class is focused on the development of the skills necessary to work as a psychological assistant or a psychometrician. Prerequisite(s): LAP 501. 3 semester hours

This class uses a hands-on model in which each student learns to administer objective and projective personality assessment instruments including the MMPI, Rorschach and TAT. This class is focused on the development of the skills necessary to work as a psychological assistant or psychometrician. Prerequisite(s): LAP 501, LAP 502 or consent of the instructor. 3 semester hours

In this course students synthesize knowledge of abnormal psychology into a coherent model of mental health and treatment. They delve into theories of diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders. Students also discuss social, cultural, and political contexts in which these disorders occur and the influence these contexts have on the professional and on the mental health consumer. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509 and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is an advanced study of individual behavior influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people. Students examine the major theories of self, cognition, social perception, biases, attitudes, social influence, relationships, group processes, violence and aggression, and prosocial behaviors; and further study the impact of culture on social interaction. This gateway course in the M.A. in Psychology program also provides an introduction to the graduate study of psychology as well as APA writing and style. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate standing; or permission of Program Chair of designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

This course offers an advanced analysis of the numerous viewpoints on the nature and development of personality. This includes research and issues in current theories such as psychoanalytic, behaviorist, existential, interpersonal, humanistic, cognitive, biological/genetic and social psychological. Students also review and discuss selected techniques of personality assessment and psychotherapy and views on psychopathology. This gateway course in the M.A. in Psychology program also provides an introduction to the graduate study of psychology as well as APA writing and style. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate standing; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course compares current views of developmental and cognitive psychology. It examines theoretical models explaining the development of cognition, for example, the genetic approach of the construction of knowledge (Piaget), the relationship between social interaction, language acquisition and cognitive activity (Vygotsky), the development of moral and ethical principles (Kohlberg); and the information processing approach and different approaches explaining the development of intelligence (Sternberg, Gardner). Topics include language development, memory, attention, perception, critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, logico-mathematical reasoning, moral and ethical judgment, and socio-cognitive aspects of human interaction. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509 and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course offers an in-depth study of research design and methods in psychology and behavioral sciences from topic identification through data collection with a focus on application. Students review approaches for reading, interpreting, and critiquing published research; discuss qualitative and quantitative research design; explore ethical considerations in research; and design an experimental research project that culminates in a formal research proposal. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

In this course, students concentrate on the applications of statistical concepts to psychological research. Emphasis is placed on selecting and conducting appropriate analyses and interpreting data related to research in both academic and applied settings and in the use of software for quantitative statistical analysis. Students who take this course also cover principles of qualitative research in psychology. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 516 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course examines human biological systems and their relationship to behavior, with particular emphasis to the central nervous system, autonomic nervous system, neuroanatomy, and the endocrine system. Students examine changes in the systems throughout the lifespan and the effects of the various kinds of impairments on these systems. Prerequisite(s): LAP 509, LAP 510 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course is an in-depth study of the psychological theories associated with organizational leadership. The course emphasizes traditional theories such as trait, behavior, and contingency, as well as more contemporary theories such as leader-member exchange theory and implicit, transformational, and transactional leadership. Students also examine the importance of gender, culture, morality, and other factors in leadership. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate standing; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course surveys the field of industrial/organizational psychology and examines its role in benefitting 21st century work organizations and employees. Students explore the application of psychological principles to the workplace and learn how I/O psychology contributes to the development of effective organizational practices. Specific topics include the history of I/O psychology, research methods in I/O psychology, personnel psychology (e.g., selection, performance appraisal, training), and organizational psychology (e.g., work motivation, job attitudes, group processes). Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology; or permission of the Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course takes a scientist-practitioner approach to examining work motivation and job attitudes. Students examine influential theories of motivation and explore related organizational applications such as reward systems, work design, and job crafting. They also learn about the associated topic of job attitudes with emphasis on the causes and consequences of constructs such as job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 528, LAP 516, LAP 517; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course examines the measurement of individual differences and their effects on workplace performance and effectiveness. An exploration of measurement of attributes such as personality, cognitive ability, creativity, emotional intelligence, and integrity provides insight into the relationship between individual differences and job success. Measurement opportunities and challenges also are covered. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 528, LAP 516 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course examines the concepts and techniques related to the assessment of individuals to determine their level of skills, abilities, and personal characteristics as an evaluation of that individual's suitability for an organization, readiness for promotion, predicted job performance, and other employee issues. Students learn about the variety of assessment techniques available to evaluate work-related characteristics. Additionally, they explore the effects of multiculturalism in the workplace and how assessment influences company policies, productivity, and the cultural climate. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509 and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides graduate students in psychology with an opportunity to synthesize a plan to highlight their skills and knowledge to prospective employers. Students demonstrate professional skills such as interviewing, curriculum vitae (CV) and résumé writing, and making presentations. Students model the uses of social and professional networking, as well as assess further educational and professional development options. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 509 and LAP 510; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This capstone course provides students with an opportunity to integrate concepts learned in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program through a structured, faculty-led experience. Students engage in a review of major topics covered in the program and identify and explore scientist-practitioner opportunities for their future in professional practice and research. Using a case study methodology, from the perspective of the Industrial/Organizational Psychology scientist-practitioner, students identify a business complete a supporting literature review, assess the situation, and propose in a consultative format, their recommended solution(s). The course is structured so that students demonstrate achievement of all program learning outcomes. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 516, LAP 517, LAP 526, LAP 528, LAP 532, LAP 533, HRM 520, HRM 521, OBD 515 and OBD 533; or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

The Comprehensive Examination serves as (one of two possible) capstone projects for the Master of Arts in Psychology program. The 5 review classes- in APA Writing, Research Design, Social Psychology, Human Development and Cognition, and Abnormal Psychology/Personality Theories – culminate in a long answer, essay format, exam assessing both the student’s ability to write in APA style as well as content knowledge. Pre-requisite(s): Students are to be in the last term of the program, having completed, or about to complete, all previous classes prior to taking the exam or by permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

A thesis is one of two options offered to the Master of Arts in Psychology students. It is a formal written document which investigates a theory or particular point of view as the result of disciplined empirical inquiry. Prerequisite(s): By the end of the third term, a student in the M.A. in Psychology program can choose the Thesis option by petitioning the department for approval to do a thesis. If consent is granted, the student registers for the Thesis option. If consent is not given, the student must register for LAP 598 Comprehensive Examination. Co-requisite(s): None. 1-3 semester hours

Continuous registration required until thesis is complete. Prerequisite(s): Masters standing, consent of thesis advisor or program director, and prior registration for the required number of hours in LAP 599. Co-requisite(s): none. 0 semester hours