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PSYC 4310 - Developmental Psychopathology
Credits: 3
Provides basic understanding of developmental psychopathology. Examines characteristics, etiology, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders in children including autism, mental retardation, anxiety, depression, attention, learning, and conduct problems.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2300 or FCSC 2121 or EDST 2450 .
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PSYC 4320 - Intellectual Disability
Credits: 3
Acquaints students will all aspects of intellectual disability including assessment, diagnosis and classification, etiology, and associated health and mental health difficulties. Prevention, educational and psychological intervention, family adaptation, and community involvement are also addressed.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2300 or PSYC 4300 or FCSC 2121 or EDST 2450 .
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PSYC 4350 - Psychology of Adulthood
Credits: 3
Examines theories and research on psychological development from early adulthood to the end of life, with special emphasis on positive development, successful aging, and methodological issues in the study of adult development.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 .
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PSYC 4370 - Criminal Psychopathology
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. Examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4370 .
Prerequisite: C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 4380 - Death and Dying
Credits: 3
Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of thanatology. Death is considered from both an individual and sociocultural perspective. Aims to provide solid ground in research, methods, and theory of end-of-life issues and to encourage contemplation of personal and professional applications of death studies.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 and junior/ senior standing.
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PSYC 4390 - Personality Science
Credits: 3
Examines the contemporary science in personality psychology, with a focus on the genetic, biological, social, cognitive, and affective variables which interact to influence individual differences and personality coherence.
Former Course Number [3390]
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2300 or PSYC 2340 or PSYC 2380 .
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PSYC 4400 - Principles of Psychological Testing
Credits: 3
Encompasses basic concepts, principles and procedures of psychological testing, with a lecture, discussion, laboratory project approach. Emphasizes nature and uses of test reliability, validity, norms and transformations, selecting and evaluating tests, test interpretation models and professional ethics in test use. Lecture three hours per week.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours of psychology and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 .
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PSYC 4500 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Credits: 3
Provides students with general introduction to clinical psychology as a subarea of psychology. Deals with the search for, and applications of, psychological principles and methods aimed at assessing and explaining unique or special problems of the individual, group or family, assisting client(s) to function more meaningfully and effectively, and helping to prevent future problems.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 2340 .
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PSYC 4730 - Psychology and Law
Credits: 3
Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4730 .
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 4740 - Advanced Social Psychology
Credits: 3
Concentrates on critical assessment of interpersonal behavior. Students are expected to become familiar with data gathering, analysis and reporting procedures commonly used in contemporary social psychology.
USP Code [WC< >(none)]
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 2000 and PSYC 2380 .
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PSYC 4760 - Child Maltreatment
Credits: 3
Lecture and seminar. Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications.
Cross Listed CRMJ 4760 .
Prerequisite: C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 4820 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
Credits: 3
A clinical-personality orientation to psychological factors in the development and expression of human sexuality. Focuses on the individual: interactions of physiological factors with developmental influences and personality patterns that produce feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with human sexuality.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2300 or FCSC 2121 or EDST 2450 .
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PSYC 4830 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Senior research project under faculty guidance and supervision. Faculty sponsorship must be obtained prior to registration.
USP Code [WC< >(none)]
Prerequisite: senior standing, majors only, 24 hours in psychology, and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 4850 - Field Work in Psychology
Credits: 1‑3
Provides opportunities to experience applied aspects of psychology in external settings through volunteering, teaching, and related activities. Type and location of experience and requirements for earning credit and for grading are determined with a sponsoring faculty person in the psychology department. An acceptable paper based on work completed may also be required. No credit is available for field work prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor required in advance.
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PSYC 4855 - Undergraduate Research in Psychology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Provides new opportunities to assist in aspects of conducting basic and applied psychological research with a sponsoring faculty person in the psychology department. Specific research activities and requirements for earning credit and for grading are determined with a sponsoring psychology faculty person. An acceptable paper based on work completed may also be required. No credit is available for research conducted prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor required in advance.
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PSYC 4860 - Seminar
Credits: 1‑6
Course consists of extended and in-depth discussions of particular topics in psychology. Topics vary semester to semester. Class format may include lecture, group discussion, and group activities. Reading assignments will draw heavily from scientific literature and may include journal articles, textbooks, or book chapter.
Prerequisite: 9 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 4960 - Service-Learning in Psychology
Credits: 3
Experience applied aspects of psychology in real world settings through volunteering. Recent research and other materials preparing students for their service will be discussed in class. After the volunteering experience, the students will prepare an academic paper integrating their practical experience with research and theory learned in class.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1000 and consent of instructor required in advance.
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PSYC 4970 - Aging Minor Internship
Credits: 1-6
This course provides students in the Aging Studies Minor the opportunity to experience applied aspects of aging studies in a community setting. Prior to registration the student must work with the minor advisor and instructor to identify the internship setting and complete all required paperwork.
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PSYC 5060 - Statistical Methods In Psychology
Credits: 3
General statistical analyses and their application to psychology. Analysis of variance, regression and correlation methods are studied from a data analytic perspective, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of where and when these techniques should be used and the interpretation of their results. Available computer programs will be utilized. Credit cannot be earned in more that one of the following courses: STAT 2020, STAT 3050 , STAT 5050 , 5060, STAT 5070 , STAT 5080 .
Prerequisite: 1 course in statistics (all introductory courses except 2000).
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PSYC 5095 - Statistical Computation In Psychology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Supervised problem-solving practice in statistical analysis is provided with regard to topics corresponding to those covered in a concurrent statistical analysis course. Statistical analysis topics vary.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and instructor consent.
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PSYC 5120 - Neuropsychology of Human Behavior
Credits: 3
Brain mechanisms involved in the expression and control of human behavior will be studied. Findings from classical neuropsychological studies and more recent clinical research investigations will be used in deriving explanations for the structural and physiological basis of normal and abnormal psychological processes.
Prerequisite: 9 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 5140 - Personality Science
Credits: 3
Examines contemporary scientific research and theory in personality. Surveys the biological, cognitive, affective, social, and interpersonal determinants of personality function with individual differences. A theoretical framework highlights the dynamic transactions between individuals and the sociocultural environment over the life course.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in clinical or experimental psychology.
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PSYC 5180 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
Credits: 3
Provides a graduate-level overview of development psychology, including current theories, issues, and research in both cognitive development and social development.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PSYC 5210 - Advanced Physiological Psychology
Credits: 3
Examines the physiological bases of behavior beginning with a treatment of basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and pharmacology. Discussion then proceeds to the physiological correlates of various behavioral states including sleep arousal, sensory processes, motor control, motivational systems, emotions, learning and memory.
Prerequisite: 30 hours in psychology including PSYC 4080 .
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PSYC 5230 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 3
Provides the graduate student with an understanding of theoretical and experimental approaches to the study of human cognitive processing. There is an emphasis on critical evaluation of current research in the area.
Prerequisite: 30 hours in psychology including PSYC 3120 .
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PSYC 5240 - Cognitive Psychology Seminar
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Graduate level seminar in cognitive psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific areas of cognitive psychology.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PSYC 5270 - Behaviorism
Credits: 3
Acquaints the graduate student with behaviorist philosophy, the experimental analysis of behavior, and the application of behavioral technology to experimental, educational, and clinical problems.
Prerequisite: 30 hours in psychology.
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PSYC 5300 - Applied Multivariate Anlysis
Credits: 3
The application of multivariate statistical methods in behavioral science research. Topics include multivariate regression, canonical correlation, discriminate analysis, factor analysis and multidimension scaling. A wide range of computer assistance is incorporated.
Cross Listed STAT 5300 .
Prerequisite: STAT 5050 .
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PSYC 5340 - Introduction To Clinical Supervision
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Provides an introduction to the supervision of psychotherapy for advanced doctoral students by having them observe a therapy case in the Psychology Clinic with assigned first year doctoral students and then give instruction as to therapeutic techniques used by the therapist and to client dynamics.
Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5370 - Graduate Seminar in Forensic Psychology
Credits: 3
To provide graduate level training in forensic psychology for students pursuing careers in psychology, counseling and criminal justice.
Prerequisite: 16 hours in psychology or consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5375 - Psychology/Law Proseminar
Credits: 1-10
Max Credit (Max. 10)
The Psychology Law Proseminar exposes students to various areas of psycholegal research. Topics will vary each semester and students will be expected be actively engaged in the proseminar activities. Students will be exposed to theoretical and applied research that has relevance to legal settings.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in Psychology and permission of instructor.
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PSYC 5380 - Theories and Techniques of Psycotherapy
Credits: 3
A course for entering clinical doctoral students. Major current psychotherapies are reviewed in terms of theoretical assumptions and related techniques. Required of first-year students in the program.
Prerequisite: admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5400 - Clinical Assessment I
Credits: 3
First semester of a three semester practicum course in psychological assessment at the doctoral level. During the semesters, extensive examination is made regarding the standardization, relevant application, and significant limitations of assessment techniques. A thorough grounding is interpretation, and communication of the results of psychological evaluation both in writing and in consultation with referral sources. Normally taken during the first year of the doctoral program.
Prerequisite: restricted to doctoral students in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5410 - Clinical Assessment II
Credits: 3
Second semester of a full-year practicum course in psychological assessment at the doctoral level.
Prerequisite: PSYC 5400 .
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PSYC 5425 - Diagnostic Interviewing
Credits: 1
Students review research on diagnostic interviews, practice basic interviewing skills and learn to administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I) using training tapes, class discussion and role-play exercises. As time permits, other interviews used to assess personality disorders and specific diagnostic categories will be reviewed.
Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5430 - Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment
Credits: 3
Present the clinical psychologist in training with an introduction to the clinical application of neuropsychological principles and various tools. Includes the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological instruments and batteries, as well as the integration of more traditional assessment techniques with neuropsychological testing.
Prerequisite: admission to the clinical doctoral psychology program, PSYC 5400 , PSYC 5410 , and PSYC 5120 .
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PSYC 5450 - Clinical Practicum
Credits: 1-4
Max Credit (Max. 8)
Beginning clinical practicum course providing doctoral students in clinical psychology with supervised experience in individual psychotherapy. Psychodynamic, client-centered, and behavioral techniques are employed. Cases and theoretical issues discussed in weekly seminar. Individual supervision of students by clinical faculty.
Prerequisite: admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5460 - Advanced Clinical Practicum
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 12)
Advanced clinical practicum course for students beyond their second year in the doctoral program in clinical psychology. Provides additional supervised experience in individual, family, child, and group therapy, as well as in psychological assessment. Experiences include case conceptualization, case management, and provision of direct services.
Prerequisite: admission to doctoral program in clinical psychology, PSYC 5450 , and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5470 - Empirically Supported Psychotherapies
Credits: 3
Students become familiar with the efficacy and effectiveness of important state-of-the-art treatments with a focus on treatments of mood and anxiety disorders. Course goals include gaining a critical understanding of the issues involved in identifying psychological treatments that work.
Prerequisite: PSYC 5380 ; PSYC 5510 .
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PSYC 5500 - Psychopathology I
Credits: 3
Students will obtain research-based knowledge in developmental psychopathology via lectures, discussions, and student presentations. This course will cover disorders that usually begin in childhood and how these disorders manifest across the lifespan. The course will also cover disorders that begin later and how these disorders manifest in children and adolescents.
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PSYC 5510 - Psychopathology II
Credits: 3
Students will obtain research-based knowledge of both descriptive and explanatory adult psychopathology. In addition to learning how adult mental disorders present, students will acquire a framework for understanding the multiple variables that interact over the lifespan to influence adult psychopathology.
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PSYC 5520 - Introduction To Research
Credits: 3
Introduction to problems and issues in research methodology. Ongoing research directed by various faculty are used as paradigms for conceptualization of research problems. Students critically evaluate projects presented and begin planning for research leading to theses and dissertations.
Prerequisite: graduate status in psychology.
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PSYC 5530 - Professional Issues and Ethics
Credits: 3
Max Credit (Max. 6)
This course primarily emphasizes ethical considerations and principles guiding the practice of psychology. Additionally, career development issues such as internship, postdoctoral fellowships, licensure and grant writing are addressed. This course also promotes and explores the foundational importance of informing clinical practice with empirical evidence.
Prerequisite: graduate standing in psychology.
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PSYC 5550 - Clinical Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 18)
Graduate level seminar in clinical psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific area of clinical psychology.
Prerequisite: admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5580 - Advanced Social Cognition
Credits: 3
Provides an overview of the cognitive processes involved in social behaviour, including perception, judgment, memory, and evaluation.
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 5630 - Clinical Supervised Practicum I
Credits: 2
The first semester of a one year practicum in clinical supervision for doctoral students in clinical psychology. Students supervise at least one 2nd or 3rd year clinical doctoral student, attend supervision team meetings, and may conduct group supervision and/or see clients as determined by team leader.
Prerequisite: enrollment in doctoral program in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5640 - Practicum in Clinical Supervision II
Credits: 2
The second semester of a one year practicum in clinical supervision for doctoral students in clinical psychology. Students supervise at least one 2nd or 3rd year clinical doctoral student, attend supervision team meetings, and may conduct group supervision and/or see clients as determined by team leader.
Prerequisite: enrollment in doctoral program in clinical psychology.
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PSYC 5650 - Social and Affective Psychology
Credits: 3
Designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the theories and methodologies of contemporary Social Psychology.
Prerequisite: 16 hours in psychology including PSYC 2380 .
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PSYC 5720 - Advanced Social Development
Credits: 3
Provides a graduate-level introduction to theory and empirical research on social development. Topics include emotional development, attachment, socialization, moral development, aggression, and social context.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PSYC 5740 - Internship in Clinical Psychology
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Full-year, 40 hours per week assignment to a mental health or related agency having an established internship program. This placement must be approved by the Department of Psychology and include: (a) adequate supervision of the intern and (b) didactic and other educational experiences that supplement practicum work. Registration for fall, spring, and summer terms is required.
Prerequisite: Completion of preliminary examination and dissertation proposal, department approval.
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PSYC 5760 - Graduate Seminar
Credits: 1-10
Max Credit (Max. 18)
Topic varies from semester to semester. Emphasis is upon the preparation of reports on special topics in psychology and the presentation and discussion of these reports in the seminar situation.
Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology and consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5765 - Teaching of Psychology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 3)
Course is designed to prepare future faculty in psychology for a career in teaching. Topics covered include developing lectures and assignments, assessing students and providing feedback, using technology, and fostering skill development in students. Course emphasizes evidence-based teaching.
Prerequisite: restricted to graduate students in psychology.
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PSYC 5775 - Developmental Psychology Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 18)
Graduate level seminar in developmental psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing student with an in-depth analysis of some specific area of developmental psychology.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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PSYC 5780 - Advanced Cognitive Development
Credits: 3
Provides a comprehensive account of current views of cognitive development. Emphasis is given to alternative theoretical explanations for findings from empirical research.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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PSYC 5785 - Social Psychology Seminar
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 18)
Graduate level seminar in social psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific area of social psychology.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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PSYC 5786 - Indep. Study Advanced Quant.
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit 3
This course is designed for graduate students in psychology whose educational goals include advanced study in specific quantitative methods that go beyond those covered in required or other regularly available coursework.
Restricted Graduate student status in psychology
Prerequisite: Completion of PSYC 5060 with B or better’
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PSYC 5787 - Indep. Study Special Psych Top
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit 3
This course is designed for graduate students in psychology whose educational goals include advanced study in specific psychological topics that cannot be accommodated by other available scheduled courses.
Restricted graduate student status in psychology’
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PSYC 5790 - Clerkship in Clinical Psychology
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 9)
Provides practical clinical and administrative experience in institutional and community settings. Experience includes psychological assessment, group and individual therapy activities, participation in clinical and administrative staff conferences, consultation to various departments and agencies within the institutional setting and in the community, training of professionals in psychological concepts and techniques, and participation in research. Experiences are located in various community, county, and state agencies primarily in the Rocky Mountain region. Successful completion of three clerkships is a required part of the doctoral program in clinical psychology.
Prerequisite: enrollment in doctoral program in clinical psychology and assignment by department.
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PSYC 5800 - Research in General Psychology
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max 24)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5810 - Research in Psychology and Law
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5820 - Research in Social Psychology
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5830 - Research in Clinical Psychology
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5840 - Research in Developmental Psychology
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5850 - Research Cognitive Psychology
Credits: 1-8
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor and graduate standing in the department.
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PSYC 5920 - Continuing Registration: On Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PSYC 5940 - Continuing Registration: Off Campus
Credits: 1-2
Max Credit (Max. 16)
Prerequisite: advanced degree candidacy.
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PSYC 5959 - Enrichment Studies
Credits: 1-3
Max Credit (Max. 99)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics.
Note: Note: credit in this course may not be included in a graduate program of study for degree purposes.
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PSYC 5960 - Thesis Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.
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PSYC 5980 - Dissertation Research
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 48)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation.
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate level degree program.
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PSYC 5990 - Internship
Credits: 1-12
Max Credit (Max. 24)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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REWM 2000 - Principles of Rangeland Management
Credits: 3
Basic principles of range management as they apply to various regions and vegetative types. Relationship of range management practices to livestock production, wildlife management, forestry, hydrology and other land uses. Introductory course for majors and non-majors.
Prerequisite: LIFE 1101 or LIFE 1010 .
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REWM 2400 - Range Ecosystems and Plants
Credits: 4
Ecology of range ecosystems of western North America and identification of 200 most common plants species, including taxonomic keying.
Former Course Number [2500]
Prerequisite: REWM 2000 with a grade of C or better.
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REWM 3000 - Plant Ecophysiology/Plant Form and Function
Credits: 4
Integration of basic vascular plant anatomy, morphology, physiology within the contexts of modern evolutionary and ecological theory. Students receive in depth exposure to fluid flow, energetics, development, growth, general metabolism, and structure, and functions for plant cells, tissue and organs.
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 .
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REWM 3100 - Principles of Wildland Water Quality
Credits: 3
Basic principles of aquatic chemistry and water quality as they relate to watershed management practices including livestock production, agronomic production, mineral and natural gas extraction and other land uses.
Cross Listed ENR 3100 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: CHEM 1000 .
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REWM 3390 - Range Judging
Credits: 2
Judging rangelands based on soil, plant and animal resources and applying science-based information to make management decisions. Participation in a field trip and UW SRM judging teams is required including Plant Team and URME. This course is intended for members of the SRM competitive Teams.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: C or better in REWM 2000 , REWM 2400 and REWM 3020, as well as the Team Coach permission.
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REWM 3500 - Rangeland Plant Ecophysiology
Credits: 3
Examines plant physiological processes that have application to ecological and land management issues. Topics include carbon assimilation, water relations, mineral nutrition as applied to plant distributions, plant and system responses to grazing, as well as plant tolerance of extreme conditions including drought, excessive temperatures and changes in climate.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 2022 or LIFE 2023 .
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REWM 4000 - Poisonous Plants and Plant Toxins
Credits: 3
Plants poisonous to livestock in Wyoming and the Mountain West; identification, ecology, toxic principles, physiologic responses of animals, situations leading to poisoning, control and management to prevent losses.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: 12 hours of biological and chemical sciences.
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REWM 4051 - Environmental Politics
Credits: 3
Analyzes environmentalism as a political phenomenon. Provides students with a basic understanding of how to analyze political issues by: (1) examining the historical and contemporary issues that produce controversy over environmental matters; and (2) surveying the impacts of these issues on the formulation and implementation laws, policies, and regulations.
Cross Listed AMST 4051 , ENR 4051 , GEOG 4051 and POLS 4051 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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REWM 4052 - Federal Land Politics
Credits: 3
Examines the political forces that have shaped and continue to shape federal land policy and management. Explores the interactions between democratic decision making and science in the management of federal lands. Surveys the sources of controversy over federal land management and methods for harmonizing public demands with technical expertise.
Cross Listed POLS 4052 /ENR 4052 /GEOG 4052 /AMST 4052 .
Prerequisite: POLS 1000 .
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REWM 4100 - Nutritional Ecological Management of Range Herbivores
Credits: 3
Examines ecological processes and management of nutritional resources by domestic and wild rangeland herbivores. Topics include nutrient availability, nutritional demand, foraging behavior, diet composition, grazing systems, stocking rates, livestock/wildlife competition, predation, parasitism, plant toxicity, and influences on ecological condition. Students evaluate case studies and analyze nutritional data using current technologies.
Dual Listed REWM 5100 .
Prerequisite: LIFE 1010 or LIFE 1020 .
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REWM 4103 - Range and Ranch Recreation
Credits: 3
Understanding of public demands for leisure use of public and private rangelands; potential impacts on rangeland resources, ranch practices and families and other rangeland users. Students prepare public range or private ranch recreation operations plan. Graduate students assist in preparation and presentation of lecture.
Dual Listed REWM 5103 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Former Course Number [3103]
Prerequisite: C or better in REWM 2000 and CS course.
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REWM 4150 - Behavior Modification for Production of Grazing Herbivores
Credits: 3
Strategies for manipulation of behavior and management of the grazing herbivore will be developed from scientific and practical information. Designed to equip the student to manage for animal and natural resource production.
Dual Listed REWM 5150 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Former Course Number [3150]
Prerequisite: C or better in REWM 2000 and REWM 3020 or ANSC 3100 .
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REWM 4200 - Reclamation of Drastically Disturbed Lands
Credits: 3
Overviews reclamation of drastically disturbed lands in the west, emphasizing surface mined lands. Includes principles of ecology, agronomy, soils and other relevant disciplines as applied to mitigate adverse environmental impacts of land disturbance.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 3400 , AECL 2100.
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REWM 4285 - Wildland Hydrology
Credits: 3
Teaches essential and unique characteristics of hydrologic cycle as occurred on range and forest lands, concentrating on quantification of these processes and storages.
Cross Listed ENR 4285 .
Dual Listed REWM 5285 .
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: QA
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REWM 4300 - Grass Taxonomy
Credits: 3
Identification of grasses and their place in range management and world agriculture.
Dual Listed REWM 5300 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Former Course Number [3320]
Prerequisite: REWM 2500 or LIFE 2023 .
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REWM 4330 - Rangeland Ecosystem Assessment and Monitoring
Credits: 4
Assessment, monitoring, and analysis of rangeland ecosystems and proesses. Students integrate sampling design, measurements of vegetation attributes, indicators of rangeland health, ecological site information, riparian and wildlife habitat values, utilization, and statistical applications to evaluate rangeland resource integrity and sustainable use. Students collect, analyze, and report data using current technologies. REWM students will be given enrollment preference.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: REWM 2400 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 . Concurrent enrollment in REWM 2400 and STAT 2050 or STAT 2070 is allowed with permission.
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REWM 4340 - Reclamation Techniques Field Trip
Credits: 2
Provides increased comprehension of current land reclamation problems and solutions by means of a field trip to sites in region where land reclamation is occurring.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
Prerequisite: REWM 4200 .
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REWM 4440 - Applied Fire Ecology
Credits: 3
Course examines drivers and patterns of wildfire in rangeland and forested ecosystems, fire behavior, fuel characteristics, fire effects, suppression tactics and mitigation strategies, prescribed burning precautions and applications, applications/uses of fire to meet resource objectives, policies and regulations, and modeling software. Required field trips out of class time.
Dual Listed REWM 5440 .
Restricted Junior standing or greater class standing required.
Prerequisite: General biology and MATH 1400 or above.
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REWM 4500 - Rainfall-Runoff Modeling
Credits: 3
Introduction to hydrologic modeling that teaches the foundations of model development, calibration, and interpretation. Examines the different components of the water cycle and how they are being integrated into watershed models. Equips the students with the necessary skills to parameterize hydrologic models, understand the underlying principles, and interpret model outputs.
Dual Listed REWM 5500 .
Prerequisite: REWM 4285 .
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REWM 4530 - Seminar
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 2)
Discusses pertinent range management problems.
Prerequisite: REWM 2000 (earn at least a C) or ENR 4000.
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REWM 4540 - Problems
Credits: 1‑4
Max Credit (Max. 6)
Experimental work or intensive reading and discussion on range management problems. Includes problems offered in the following areas of range management: natural resources ecology, livestock habitat, business, improvements, watershed, reclamation, extension, and international development.
Prerequisite: basic training in field of problem selected and consent of instructor.
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REWM 4550 - Internship in:
Credits: 1
Max Credit (Max. 4)
Supervised field experience in range management or disturbed land reclamation. No more than 4 credits.
Prerequisite: basic course work in subject selected and consent of instructor.
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REWM 4580 - Rangeland Restoration Ecology
Credits: 3
Detailed analysis of various disturbed ecosystems unique to western rangelands. Primary emphasis on plant community restoration following degradation from edaphic, biotic, hydrologic, and topographic influences on degradation and strategies for vegetative rehabilitation. Strong focus on current research to formulate restoration strategies.
Dual Listed REWM 5580 .
Prerequisite: REWM 4200 or LIFE 3400 .
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REWM 4700 - Wildland Watershed Management
Credits: 3
Studies hydrological cycle with specific emphasis on the role of vegetation in hydrologic processes such as interception, surface detention storage, infiltration, percolation, run-off, and water quality. Utilization of watersheds and vegetation manipulation practices to modify these hydrologic processes.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: LIFE 1101 or LIFE 1010 .
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REWM 4710 - Watershed Water Quality Management
Credits: 3
Studies watershed processes controlling water quality. Examines impacts of land use activities such as agriculture production, livestock grazing, and mineral and natural gas extraction on surface water and ground water quality. Emphasis will be placed on water quality modeling and management.
Dual Listed REWM 5710 .
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Former Course Number [4180]
Prerequisite: CHEM 1000 .
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REWM 4750 - Wildlife Habitat Restoration Ecology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on fundamental and applied aspects of restoration ecology for terrestrial wildlife habitats following anthropogenic and natural disturbances. Although the course overviews theoretical concepts applicable to many systems, there is a focus on applications for wildlife habitats in western North America.
Dual Listed REWM 5750 .
Prerequisite: Minimum of 6 hours of Biology or Life Sciences courses.
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REWM 4810 - Experiments in Restoration
Credits: 2
Emphasis on the experimental design using examples from restoration science. Focus on experiments to test concepts in ecosystem science, food webs, population genetics, metapopulation biology, biodiversity and invasion, and climate change. Address topics in experimental, ecological restoration.
Dual Listed REWM 5810 .
Prerequisite: STAT 2050 or equivalent.
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REWM 4830 - Ecological Applications for Wildland Management
Credits: 3
Emphasis on applying understanding of intereactions among components of rangelands to facilitate sustainable provision of ecosystem services. The influences of stocasticity and disturbances on ecosystem structure and function will be the focus of discussion and technical writing exercises.
When Offered (Normally offered fall semester)
USP Code [WB< >(none)]
Prerequisite: WA, REWM 2000 (earn at least a C), LIFE 3400 (latter may be concurrent).
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REWM 4850 - Rangeland Vegetation Management Techniques
Credits: 3
Uses applied ecological principles in restoration of degraded rangeland ecosystems to introduce methods for manipulating rangeland vegetation that satisfy land management objectives. Provides ecologically-sound practices to maintain optimal and sustained yield of rangeland products.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
Prerequisite: C or better in REWM 2000 and SB.
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REWM 4900 - Rangeland Management Planning
Credits: 3
Applies planning processes that integrate soil, vegetation, water, livestock, wildlife, and environmental regulatory considerations within the context of satisfying ecologically sustainable rangeland management objectives.
When Offered (Normally offered spring semester)
USP Code [WC< >COM3]
Prerequisite: REWM 4830 , ECON 1010 or AGEC 1010 or AGEC 1020 , SOIL 4120 or SOIL 4150 (may be concurrent), REWM 3020 (may be concurrent), REWM 4330 (may be concurrent).
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