Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
Graduate Catalog - University of Central Oklahoma
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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Oklahoma</strong><br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong>, 2012 - 2013<br />
<strong>Graduate</strong> Course Descriptions<br />
POL 5990 - Thesis<br />
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the<br />
department’s field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Psychology<br />
PSY 5013 - Biosocial Psychology<br />
Contemporary readings in cognitive social psychology, neuropsychology,<br />
evolutionary theory, and anthropology are used to examine the<br />
hypothesis that humans are unique in processing a “mental life” made<br />
possible by the evolution <strong>of</strong> a narrative brain designed to function in<br />
a social environment. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.<br />
PSY 5033 - Cultural And Gender Diversity<br />
This course will address gender and cultural diversity issues as they<br />
relate to counseling clients from various cultural and ethnic groups.<br />
This course will be approached from a psychological perspective with<br />
emphasis placed on the psychosocial variables <strong>of</strong> various cultures.<br />
Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.<br />
PSY 5051 - Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Career Planning<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> this course is to: (1) provide advisement regarding<br />
matriculation through the Master <strong>of</strong> Arts in psychology program, (2)<br />
assist students with the delineation <strong>of</strong> career goals by providing information<br />
concerning specialized job opportunities, and (3) prepare<br />
students for beginning work on the master thesis. Prerequisite(s):<br />
must be taken the first semester <strong>of</strong> graduate enrollment and written<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
PSY 5143 - Advanced Developmental Psychology<br />
This course provides an in-depth examination <strong>of</strong> human development<br />
from infancy through later adulthood with primary emphasis on<br />
psychological research, theory, and its application. Prerequisite(s):<br />
PSY 2833 and written permission required.<br />
PSY 5193 - Experimental Design<br />
This is a foundation course which stresses the complimentary relationship<br />
between research design and statistical analysis. The course<br />
emphasizes computer applications in the areas <strong>of</strong> experimentation,<br />
psychometrics, and data analysis. Prerequisite(s): Written permission<br />
required.<br />
PSY 5233 - Psychopathology<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the course is the study <strong>of</strong> current diagnostic criteria<br />
for psychopathology and examination <strong>of</strong> theory regarding psychopathology<br />
and personality including biological, intrapsychic, phenomenological,<br />
behavioral, sociocultural and integrative perspectives.<br />
Prerequisite(s): PSY 4753 and written permission required.<br />
PSY 5253 - Personality & Pathology Assessment<br />
Personality and Psychopathology Assessment covers the theory <strong>of</strong><br />
psychological testing and related statistical procedures. Administration,<br />
scoring, and pr<strong>of</strong>iling various tests <strong>of</strong> personality and psychopathology<br />
are taught. An emphasis is placed on various objective<br />
tests including theoretical assumptions, scaling techniques, pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
interpretation, and critical research topics. Prerequisite(s): PSY 5793<br />
or 5803, and written permission required.<br />
PSY 5263 - Legal & Ethical Aspects Of Counseling<br />
This course provides a study <strong>of</strong> the essential legal and ethical aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> the counseling pr<strong>of</strong>ession as presented in pr<strong>of</strong>essional organization<br />
codes and current state and federal laws. Prerequisite(s): Written<br />
permission required.<br />
PSY 5273 - Perception and Action<br />
Perception and action are processes that turn the raw physical energies<br />
<strong>of</strong> the world into personal experiences. Students will use behavioral<br />
and physiological data (about referents for physical motion) from their<br />
readings, discussions, and simulations to contrast theories assuming<br />
perception and action are reducible to independent processes (vision,<br />
audition, olfaction, gustation, tactile/haptic, balance, etc.) with<br />
theories assuming perception and action are reciprocal processes<br />
operating across, versus within, sensory- cognitive-motor systems.<br />
The assumptions have implications for scientific explanations <strong>of</strong><br />
relationships between available ambient energy and physical reality.<br />
PSY 5333 - Psychopharmacology<br />
This course is designed to provide knowledge about the physiological<br />
basis <strong>of</strong> drug effects on behavior. Emphasis will be given to drug<br />
treatments for psychological problems, drugs <strong>of</strong> abuse, and the<br />
psychophysiology <strong>of</strong> addiction. Prerequisite(s): Written permission.<br />
PSY 5343 - Psychological Science<br />
This course provides a foundation for the general experimental psychology<br />
student and examines science as a formalized epistemological<br />
system. The course also emphasizes the importance <strong>of</strong> understanding<br />
scientific reasoning for: (1) psychology as a science, and (2)<br />
the pr<strong>of</strong>essional psychologist as a critical consumer <strong>of</strong> information.<br />
Prerequisite(s): Written permission from psychology chair required.<br />
PSY 5383 - Multivariate Analysis w/SPSS<br />
Multiple regression, multivariate analysis <strong>of</strong> variance and covariance,<br />
discriminant analysis, factor analysis, log linear analysis, cluster analysis<br />
(including quick cluster), and multidimensional scaling are seven<br />
multivariate analysis procedures that are examined in this course.<br />
A focus on when and why each technique is used, familiarization<br />
<strong>of</strong> SPSS computer output for each technique and the examination<br />
<strong>of</strong> published research articles containing the application <strong>of</strong> these<br />
techniques will be covered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 3713 or concurrent<br />
enrollment and written permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
PSY 5473 - Individual Counseling<br />
This course provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the theories, therapeutic approaches,<br />
and empirically supported treatments specific to working<br />
with individuals. Students will become familiar with the legal, ethical,<br />
and diversity issues applicable to the diagnosis and treatment <strong>of</strong> individuals.<br />
The course will employ instruction, role play and classroom<br />
demonstration. Prerequisite(s): Admitted to the program and written<br />
permission <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
PSY 5483 - Group Counseling<br />
This course provides an overview <strong>of</strong> the theories, therapeutic approaches,<br />
and empirically supported treatments specific to working<br />
with groups. Students will become familiar with the legal, ethical,<br />
and diversity issues applicable to the diagnosis and treatment <strong>of</strong><br />
groups. The course will employ instruction, role play and classroom<br />
demonstration. Prerequisite(s): PSY 5473 and written permission<br />
<strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
PSY 5493 - Competency Based Counseling<br />
This course provides experience which will prepare counseling students<br />
for their first semester <strong>of</strong> practicum placement. The student<br />
will perform activities consistent with the demands <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>f-campus<br />
practicum experience under the direct supervision <strong>of</strong> the UCO counseling<br />
faculty. Students will be provided with training experiences that<br />
require the integration <strong>of</strong> their counseling and assessment abilities<br />
with sensitivity to diversity, legal, and ethical issues. Emphasis will<br />
be placed on empirically supported treatments and therapeutic variables.<br />
This course should be taken immediately prior to practicum.<br />
Prerequisite(s): PSY 5473 with a minimum grade <strong>of</strong> “B” and written<br />
permission required.<br />
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