2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

PSY 4541 CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Presents a theoretical
basis for understanding the relationship between psychology and social science
fields involving cultural studies, including cross-cultural psychology, psychological
anthropology, cultural psychology, psychological sociology, ethnicity and
multiculturalism. Emphasizes quantitative research methodology in these fields.
(Requirement: Senior standing and instructor approval.) (SS) Prerequisites:
PSY 3441, PSY 3442, PSY 3513.
PSY 4590 PSYCHOLOGY HONORS SEMINAR (1 credit). Discusses theoretical
and empirical research in psychology and related fields in a seminar format. May
be repeated for a total of four credits. (Requirement: Acceptance to psychology
honors program and department approval.)
PSY 4612 EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONALITY TESTING (3 credits). Explores
the application, psychometrics and legal considerations of tests and measures
in applied settings. Includes personality, cognition and other forms of selection
testing. (Requirement: Must be enrolled in Florida Tech University Online.)
Prerequisites: PSY 4112.
PSY 4712 PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES (3 credits). Examines and
discusses the value of empirical evidence, tolerance of ambiguity, ethical behaviors
(including the APA Ethics Code) and other values that underpin psychology as a
science. (Requirement: Fourth-year standing in Florida Tech University Online.)
PSY 5000 CLINICAL COLLOQUIUM (0 credits). Provides speakers from the
faculty, community and student body, covering a wide spectrum of psychological
topics and areas of interest. Required for all Psy.D. students each fall and spring
semester of their enrollment, with the exception of the internship year.
PSY 5002 PRE-PRACTICUM (1 credit). Provides foundation skills and knowledge
in preparation for practical training. Involves both didactic methods and opportunities
to observe and shadow clinicians/advanced students in practice. Serves as
an adjunct to PSY 5541 and PSY 5542.
PSY 5003 HYPNOTHERAPY (2 credits). Overviews the application of hypnotherapy
to clinical practice. Includes instructor lectures, demonstrations and student
practice. Covers tests for suggestibility, methods of trance induction and deepening,
and applications to specific problem areas in psychological and medical practice.
Requires a minimum of six credit hours of practicum (PSY 5595).
PSY 5101 STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS 1 (3 credits). Introduces psychological
research methods and designs, including analysis and interpretation of
simple correlational and experimental designs.
PSY 5102 STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS 2 (3 credits). Analyzes multifactor
research designs using analysis of variance and related techniques, including the
use of computerized statistical packages and data analysis. Prerequisites: PSY 5101.
PSY 5105 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOR (3 credits). Emphasizes
physiology and pharmacology of the synapse, neuroanatomy, sensory system and
complexly motivated behavior. Views normal and abnormal behavior within the
biological context and also addresses ethnic, racial, gender and sex-role diversity.
PSY 5106 LIFE-SPAN DEVELOPMENT (3 credits). Overviews psychological principles,
theories and research pertaining to human development from conception to
death. Studies physical, cognitive, emotional, social and personality development
with emphasis on theories, empirical data, research methods, and current issues.
PSY 5108 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews the application of
psychological theory and technology to the understanding of etiology and treatment
of disease, to the maintenance of health, and to the role of the psychologist
within the healthcare system. Gives attention to prevention and wellness programs
and to emerging theoretical models of the psychophysiological connection.
Prerequisites: PSY 5105.
PSY 5113 PROGRAM EVALUATION (3 credits). Tactics of scientific research,
particularly as they apply to conducting and evaluating psychological service programs.
Prerequisites: PSY 5102.
PSY 5114 SUBSTANCE ABUSE: RESEARCH AND TREATMENT (3 credits).
Overviews substance abuse. Theories of etiology and current models of detection,
diagnosis and treatment modalities in the treatment of substance abuse. Examines
environmental, biological, family and social interactions. Prerequisites: PSY 5502.
PSY 5115 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY (2 credits). Covers major
historic trends leading to modern psychology, including 16th and 17th century
philosophers, 18th and 19th century brain and sensory physiologists, the school
of psychology that emerged in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and more modern
trends in major content areas of psychology, most notably learning and personality.
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PSY 5116 COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE BASES OF BEHAVIOR (3 credits).
Investigates cognitive bases through stimulus-response learning approaches, information
processing and network theories of memory. Studies associative learning in
affective behavior to conceptualize intervention approaches. Intertwines biological
and cognitive theories of emotion. (Requirement: Graduate standing.)
PSY 5120 CULTURE AND PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Presents a theoretical basis
for understanding the relationship between psychology and cultural studies. Also
presents theory and research from cross-cultural psychology, psychological anthropology,
cultural psychology, psychological sociology and ethnic studies.
PSY 5121 CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Reviews theory
and research in cultural and social psychology and in the social sciences in order
to develop an integrated conception of the individual within social, cultural, institutional
and societal contexts. Presents applications of cultural and social theory
to clinical and industrial/organizational psychology.
PSY 5122 CROSS-CULTURAL THEORY AND RESEARCH METHODS
(3 credits). Exposes students to a theoretical overview of cross-cultural theory
and research methods. Also includes a more in-depth understanding of conducting,
analyzing and interpreting data in a cross-cultural framework. (Requirement:
Graduate standing in industrial/organizational psychology or program chair
approval.) Prerequisites: PSY 5120.
PSY 5142 ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING SKILLS (3 credits). Overviews
practical consulting skills, consulting models, types of consulting and consulting
competencies in the context of the contemporary business and nonprofit environment.
Includes small-group work, panel and classroom discussions, participation
in a business simulation and case studies. Requires an oral presentation and
learning journal.
PSY 5191 DIRECTED READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY (1-3 credits). Selected readings
in a specific topic under the direction of a faculty member. Can be repeated
for a total of three credits. (Requirement: Program chair approval.)
PSY 5192 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY (1 credit). Reports and discussion on
current research and practice by students, faculty and visiting psychologists.
(Requirement: Instructor approval.)
PSY 5194 SEMINAR IN PLAY THERAPY (1 credit). Provides students with knowledge
of the theory and purpose of play therapy, as well as basic skills in techniques
of play therapy. Explores the research on the efficacy of play therapy as a treatment
for children’s disorders. Prerequisites: PSY 5595.
PSY 5197 SUPERVISED RESEARCH (0 credits). Directed research under the
supervision of a member of the psychology faculty in a selected area of psychology.
May be repeated. (Requirement: Program chair approval.)
PSY 5198 SUPERVISED RESEARCH (1-3 credits). Directed research under the
supervision of a member of the psychology faculty in a selected area of psychology.
Can be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. (Requirement: Program
director approval.)
PSY 5401 INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces major topics in personnel psychology and
organizational behavior, including job analysis, personnel selection, training and
performance appraisal, social influences on work behavior, job satisfaction, worker
motivation, leadership and organizational communication.
PSY 5402 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS (3 credits). Introduces psychometric
theory, survey of psychological testing and applications to business and industry.
PSY 5403 APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits). Experience in the
research methodology as applied to workplace problems. Emphasizes correlational
and regression analysis, survey methodology and problems encountered analyzing
real-world data.
PSY 5411 PERSONNEL SELECTION (3 credits). Examines current approaches
to selection in industry. Focuses on attracting, selecting and placing personnel.
PSY 5412 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (3 credits). Studies the application,
research and theory in the performance appraisal area. Special emphasis on
appraisal skills.
PSY 5413 PERSONNEL LAW (3 credits). Presents ethical guidelines and legal
requirements in general and as they apply to I/O psychology.
PSY 5415 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews organizational
theories and their relationship to organizational effectiveness. Includes
work motivation, organizational attitudes, group processes, leadership and organizational
theory.