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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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