Advanced study of selected topics in social psychology.

Examination of the applications of social psychological methods, theories, principles and research findings to the understanding of social problems.

An examination of theory, research, and application of psychological principles related to sport and exercise.

Mental test theory and applications.

Study of the nature, causes and treatment of maladaptive human behavior.

Critical study of the major theories of learning and related research.

An intermediate level presentation of descriptive and inferential statistics as applied in behavioral research. 2 lec-2 lab.

Psychological principles and methods applied to functions in personnel administration.

A systematic study of the application of psychological methods and principles in business and industry. Emphasis is on research methods, motivation, training, leadership, personnel selection, employee safety, and job satisfaction.

Emic and etic cultural concepts are considered from an American (subcultural) and international perspective. Cultural influences on healing, health and service are covered.

An introduction to computer applications in psychology, emphasizing data collection, management, organization, analysis and reporting.

Introduction to theoretical models and related therapeutic strategies which influence the practice of modern psychotherapy.

The relationships between physiological functions and biochemical processes and behavior.

Introduction to the contribution of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness.

Overview of Psychology from historical perspective.

Examination of how childhood attachments, bonds, and relationships affect and influence adult perspectives on love, expectations, intimacy, fidelity, and commitment.

Examine the roles that race, ethnicity, and culture play in the physical, cognitive, intellectual, and social developmental processes of people of color.

Introduction to ethical standards and issues, laws which influence psychological practice and current challenges facing psychology as a profession.

Advanced study of selected topics in social psychology.

Principles and methods of psychological assessment for adults. Key issues in test construction and training in report writing. (PR: Admission to Clinical Psychology CR: PSY 620)

Principles and methods of psychological assessment for children. Key issues in test construction and training and report writing. (PR: PSY 610, CR: PSY 621)

Pre-req: PSY 621 (may be taken concurrently).

Interpretation, evaluation, and selection of tests of ability, aptitude, attainment, interest and personality.

Theory and research relating to human learning, memory and decision processes.

Application of research in the biopsychosocial determinants of healthy aging, clinical concerns of senior adults, and evidence-based interventions, presented in the context of aging in Appalachia and rural areas. (PR: Graduate status)

Survey of psychotropic drug substances with emphasis on neuropharmacological bases of drug action, current research methods and therapeutic implications.

This seminar covers advanced topics in research design and methodology. Students will explore various methods available to address specific research questions in the behavioral sciences.

Pre-req: PSY 517 with a minimum grade of D.

An introduction to the design and interpretation of behavioral research. Emphasis is upon tests of significance and assumptions governing their application.

Pre-req: PSY 517 or (PSYC 521 or PSYC 521G).

Multivariate analysis in behavioral research including multiple regression, analysis of variance, canonical correlation, and principal components and factor analysis.

Pre-req: PSY 623 or PSY 652.

Current diagnostic criteria for adult psychopathology, including prevalence, epidemiology and socio-cultural mileu; in-depth presentation of psychtherapy with adults, including psychodynamic, gestalt, crisis and other modalities. (PR: Admission to clinical psychology graduate program; instructor permission.)

Principles and techniques of the behavior therapies, and theories that underlie the behavioral approach.

A survey of the basic skills and techniques used in treating various forms of psychopathology.

Different types of group psychotherapy as appropriate for various problems and populations; intensive experience in at least two methods.

Pre-req: PSY 633.

The course covers psychopathology, diagnosis and treatment of the major child and family disorders including childhood anxiety, depression, deliquency, parent-adolescent conflict, eating disorders,and others.

The course will offer students a research-based investigation of the performance evaluation process within work organizations. Emphasis is given to human rater x ratee x appraisal system features interactions. (PR: Permission of the instructor.)

Pre-req: PSY 518 or MGT 620G.

Pre-req: PSY 517.

Pre-req: PSY 517 or PSYC 521G.

Pre-req: PSY 517.

Supervised application of principles of therapy and evaluation in a clinical setting. CR/NC grading.

Pre-req: PSY 608 or PSYC 608G and PSY 633.

Supervised application of principles of therapy and evaluation in a clincal setting. CR/NC grading.

Pre-req: PSY 608 with a minimum grade of C and PSY 633 with a minimum grade of C.

Theory and research findings in learning/memory, attention, problem solving, decision making, concept formation and perception. Emphasis will be on the cognitive and emotional factors that influence learning/memory and thinking.

Supervised teaching experience in introductory psychology, including development of lectures, classroom demonstrations, quizes, tests, extra credit activities and syllabi.

Pre-req: PSY 600.

Supervised teaching experience in introductory psychology, including development of lectures, classroom demonstrations, quizes, tests, extra credit activities and syllabi.

Pre-req: PSY 600.

Placement in an approved mental health setting for minimum of 400 hours. Supervised by on-site personnel in addition to psychology faculty.

Pre-req: PSY 671 with a minimum grade of C or PSYC 725G with a minimum grade of C.

Pre-req: PSY 517 with a minimum grade of C.

This course will offer students applied observational/ research experience in Personnel/Human Resource Departments under the supervision of professionals within the fields of Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resources. (PR: Psy 5l8 or PSY 520 and Permission.)

Pre-req: PSY 518 and PSY 604 and PSY 624.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

Reports on current problems and literature in psychology and related fields; professional ethics.

This seminar will provide advanced coverage of topics related to the design of research in psychology. Students in the seminar will gain experience planning an independent research project.

Pre-req: PSY 517 or PSY 623.

Covers integrated, battery-based assessment of adults with emphasis on test selection and construction, validity, reliability, special populations, cultural and individual differences, and preparation of professional reports.

Pre-req: PSY 707 (may be taken concurrently).

Covers instrument administration for the psychological assessment of adults; includes multiple diagnostic procedures.

Pre-req: PSY 706 (may be taken concurrently).

Covers integrated, battery-based assessment of children with emphasis on test selection and construction, validity, reliability, special populations, cultural and individual differences, and preparation of professional reports.

Covers instrument administration for the psychological asessment of children; includes multiple diagnostic procedures.

This course will offer coverage in advanced topics in psychological assessment. These topics will include geriatric assessment, assessment of addictions, neuropsychological screening, forensic assessment, and crosscultural assessment issues. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.)

An examination of normal and abnormal processes of aging, including common social, cognitive, health, and psychopathological problems, will be studied. Issues of community resources, assessment and therapy will be discussed. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor)

This experience is designed to increase proficiency in psychological assessment through client experience. Students are supervised by a licensed psychologist in the campus training clinic.

This experience is designed to increase proficiency in psychological assessment through client experience. Students are supervised by a licensed psychologist in the campus training clinic.

An advanced level presentation of inferential statistics as applied in behavioral research as a part of experimental design and literature review.

Pre-req: PSY 517 or PSY 723.

This course will provide an overview in basic research methods and ethical issues prevelant in the field of clinical psychology. Use of research to document clinical outcomes will also be addressed. Pre: Admission to Psy.D. Program or permission.

Comprehensive, broad scope course covering research topics, definitions and methodology; behavioural health needs of minorities; cultural perspectives on health/healing/wellness; international applications of psychological theory/practice.

An introduction to theories underlying psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavior psychotherapies. Content will focus on basic concepts, theories of these models, and current empirical evaluation and evidence-based practice of these therapies. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor)

An additional overview of the theories underlying psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavior psychotherapies. Content will focus on intervention and treatment planning, including current empirical evaluation and evidence-based practice of these therapies. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor)

Ad advanced overview of the theories underlying psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavior psychotherapies with an emphasis on common elements and integration of these approaches and alternative or innovative models. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor)

This course will provide an overview of common medical problems, and their related psychological issues. Adjustment issues, health behavior, family impacts, and medical compliance will also be discussed. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.)

This course presents an overview of the philosophy, issues, methods, and interventions of community psychology practice. Students will complete field projects as part of the experience. (PR: Admission to Psy.D. program of instructor.)

Review of current supervision research and theory combined with opportunities for doctoral students to gain supervised experience in clinical supervision. (PR: Admission to Psy D program or permission of instructor.

This course prepares students to undertake supervised practice in rural areas, including employment of appropriate research techniques and the design of culturally and economically effective interventions. (PR: Admission to Psy.D program or permission of instructor)

This is a doctoral level course which will permit students to explore topics in-depth that are not part of the regular curriculum. Faculty supervision is required.

An examination of the knowledge and theory which explain important areas of sexual behavior. Topics emphasize sexual orientations, sexual dysfunctions, gender identity, paraphilias, compulsive and coercive behavior. PR: Admission to Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.)

Supervised application of principles of therapy and evaluation in a clinical setting. (PR: PSY 671 or Consent)

Students provide supervised clinical services at an approved field site. Pr: Admission to Psy.D. Completion of PSY 670-671 and Permission.

Students provide supervised clinical services at an approved field site. Pre: Admission to Psy.D Completion of PSY 670-671 and Permission.

Supervised two semester sequence providing field experience in rural mental health settings. (PR: PSY 755; 752; 770; 771)

Pre-req: PSY 770 and PSY 771.

Supervised two semester sequence providing field experience in rural mental health settings. (PR: PSY 755; 752; 770; 771)

Culminating training experience within the Psy. D. program. Students complete full-time, full year placement (or 2 year equivialent) at a APA/APPIC accredited site or one approved by clinical faculty.

Culminating training experience within the Psy. D. program. Students complete full-time, full year placement (or 2 year equivalent) at an APA/APPIC accredited site or one approved by clinical faculty.

Culminating training experience within the Psy. D. program. Students complete full-time, full year placement (or 2 year equivalent) at an APA/APPIC accredited site or one approved by clinical faculty.

Culminating training experience within the Psy. D. program. Students complete full-time, full year placement (or 2 year equivalent) at an APA/APPIC accredited site or one approved by clinical faculty.

Seminars on current topics and issues of interest to clinical psychologists. Topics will change for each semester. Psy D program students are required to enroll for six semesters of seminars; check with advisor for details.

Seminars on current topics and issues of interest to clinical psychologists. Topics will change for each semester. Psy D program students are required to enroll for six semesters of seminars; check with advisor for details.

Seminars on current topics and issues of interest to clinical psychologists. Topics will change for each semester. Psy D program students are required to enroll for six semesters of seminars; check with advisor for details.

Seminars on current topics and issues of interest to clinical psychologists. Topics will change for each semester. Psy D program students are required to enroll for six semesters of seminars: check with advisor for details.

Doctoral research project under the supervision of research committee and chair. (Prerequisites: Permission of Program)