2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

PSY 4466 BEHAVIOR TRAINING TECHNIQUES IN CLINICAL AND
EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS (3 credits). Applies operant and respondent
conditioning processes and skill training to the modification of patient behavior in
residential treatment and school settings. Includes analysis of the situational components,
measurement of behavior, and application of behavior change techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY 4465.
PSY 4511 PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND
EVALUATION (3 credits). The psychological principles, methods and techniques
used to assess, develop and evaluate the effectiveness of programs. Includes needs
assessment methods, principles of program design, gaining support for programs and
general methods for evaluating programs. Prerequisites: CRM 3012 or PSY 2513 or
PSY 3012.
PSY 4512 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3 credits).
Explores realistic goals for implementation of psychological knowledge, skills, abilities
and values in occupational and/or educational pursuits in a variety of settings
that meet personal goals. Also includes how those goals may meet societal needs.
(Requirement: Fourth-year standing in University Alliance.)
PSY 4515 PSYCHOLOGY HONORS THESIS (3 credits). Includes the preparation
of an undergraduate thesis under supervision of a faculty member. Involves all
components of the research process, including conceptualization, literature review,
method and hypothesis development, data collection and analysis, and preparation
of the final document. May be repeated for a total of six credits. (Requirement:
Acceptance to psychology honors program.) (Q) Prerequisites: PSY 2513.
PSY 4521 ANIMAL LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR (3 credits). Surveys major
topics including learning vs. unlearned behavior, communication, reproduction, cognition,
social behavior and tool use. Employs evolutionary, genetic and environmental
perspectives to understand behavior. Prerequisites: BIO 1020 or EDS 1032, PSY 1411,
PSY 2511 or BIO 2801 or PSY 2512.
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 2513, PSY 3441, PSY 3442.
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 University Alliance.) 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 University Alliance.)
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 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.
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.
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