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Master of Science Physician Assistant
  

  • MSPA 608 - Surgery Clinical Rotation

    This 4-week supervised clinical practice experience will provide students the opportunity to learn pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patient care in an inpatient general surgery unit or general surgery practice. Students will have the opportunity to scrub into surgical cases and assist the surgeon. Students will participate in the management of the surgical inpatient and assist with discharge planning.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MSPA 513  AND MSPA 523  AND MSPA 533  AND MSPA 543  AND MSPA 553  AND MSPA 563  AND MSPA 565  AND MSPA 573  AND MSPA 583 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • MSPA 609 - Behavioral and Mental Health Care Rotation

    This supervised clinical practice experience enables students to participate in the treatment of patients/clients in behavioral medicine or mental health facilities. The student will learn interviewing skills and counseling skills for patients with behavioral, mental health, psychiatric, or psychosocial disorders.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MSPA 513  AND MSPA 523  AND MSPA 533  AND MSPA 543  AND MSPA 553  AND MSPA 563  AND MSPA 565  AND MSPA 573  AND MSPA 583 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • MSPA 610 - Selective Clinical Rotation

    This supervised clinical practice experience enables students to select from available medical or surgical subspecialty that can broaden their primary care knowledge, or the student may select to repeat a primary care rotation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MSPA 513  AND MSPA 523  AND MSPA 533  AND MSPA 543  AND MSPA 553  AND MSPA 563  AND MSPA 565  AND MSPA 573  AND MSPA 583 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • MSPA 611 - Community Preceptorship Rotation

    This supervised clinical practice experience will occur 2 days per week for the duration of the final semester. Students may choose from a list of primary care clinics or selective sites within the local community. Options for the selective clinical rotations include all of the primary care rotations previously covered during the clinical year, and selected specialties that may enhance the quality of their care for patients in primary care.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: Successful completion of first 6 semesters of the MSPA Program) AND (Coreq: MSPA 652  AND MSPA 653  AND MSPA 699 )]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • MSPA 612 - Directed Clinical Rotation (remediation rotation if needed)

    This is a customized directed clinical rotation for students who meet special circumstances defined by the MSPA program.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MSPA 652 - Comprehensive Review of Medicine

    This summative course provides a comprehensive review of all medical topics covered in the first year of the program. Content will reflect the weighting of the NCCPA Blueprint in preparation for the national Board examination. This course will include final summative written and clinical performance assessments (OSCE). Students must pass these two assessments in order to graduate from the program and take the national Board examination.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: Successful completion of first 6 semesters of the MSPA Program) AND (Coreq: MSPA 611  AND MSPA 653  AND MSPA 699 )]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MSPA 653 - Professional Practice Seminar

    This career preparation course will provide students with practical instruction on applying for a state license, applying for the PANCE national Board examination, creating a CV; applying for jobs; interviewing techniques; employment contracts; malpractice insurance; and medical billing practices. Students will learn how to protect their license by being aware of professional behavior that may result in disciplinary action. This course will include a mock interview session and panel presentations from PAs currently practicing in the community to better prepare the student for their new career.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: Successful completion of first 6 semesters of the MSPA Program) AND (Coreq: MSPA 611  AND MSPA 652  AND MSPA 699 )]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1
  

  • MSPA 699 - Graduate Project

    The Graduate Project is the capstone for the Master of Science Physician Assistant program. This course will address the mission of the program by connecting students with a community clinic, public health department, veteran¿s administration, hospice, or other community service group. The graduate project offers students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of medicine, health promotion, disease prevention, evidence informed practice/EBM, research principles, knowledge of local public health issues and their clinical experiences. Students will be given two options for their Graduate Project: 1) Quality Improvement Project; or 2) Community Health Intervention Project. Students will be guided through the process by a faculty mentor. Final presentations will be in the form of written reports and poster presentations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: Successful completion of first 6 semesters of the MSPA Program) AND (Coreq: MSPA 611  AND MSPA 652  AND MSPA 653 )]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3

Nursing
  

  • NURS 300 - Professional Nursing Proseminar

    Introduction to contemporary issues in healthcare with an emphasis on strengthening written and oral communication skills in the discipline of nursing. Topics will include building resilience through practicing mindfulness techniques, professional identity formation, social determinants of health, health equities, structural racism, diversity, equity and inclusion and ethics.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Department of Nursing Consent Required)
    University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 301 - Pathophysiology for Clinical Practice

    Course builds upon student’s prior knowledge of disease processes throughout the lifespan including cellular function, genomics, and integrative body functions. Focus on pathophysiologic rationale for health related interventions. (Department of Nursing consent required.)

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 326 - Professional Development for Nursing Practice

    This course critically examines the use of health information and communication technology to improve care coordination, quality and safety within complex healthcare systems, especially focused on vulnerable populations. Other content areas include accountability, telehealth, quality improvement principles, managing transitions among the four spheres of care, and relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 350 - Healthcare Assessment within the Latino Population

    This course will enable student to integrate principles of cultural relevance using Spanish language skills in conducting physical/psychosocial assessments, history taking, and healthcare education amongst Latino sub-groups and their families. Students will apply language skills that are appropriate to communicate with patients¿ healthcare needs, especially anatomy. This course will serve as an introduction to understanding the various cultural sub-groups within the Latino population. Previous Spanish language courses encouraged, but not required. Spanish is taught within a professional and cultural context.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq; (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (Department of Nursing consent required)]
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    University Requirement: WCL World Cultures and Languages-BS
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 375 - Health Policy, Politics and Power

    Focuses on understanding the influence of how health-related policies and local and global politics impact populations’ health and well-being. Emphasis on development of nurses’ individual and collective advocacy to advance equitable population health policy. Other content areas include accountability, legal, ethical and regulatory standards, cost-effectiveness of care and diversity, equity and inclusion.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 395 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Nursing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to NURS Majors Only)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • NURS 402 - Comprehensive Health Assessment Across the Lifespan

    This course advances students’ prior knowledge of health assessment including: history taking, therapeutic communication, physical examination/diagnostic testing, motivational interviewing, and applying principles of health promotion and patient education across the lifespan.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (NURS 301 ) and (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 430 - Research and Evidence-Based Practice for The Nursing Profession

    Emphasis on application of research methodology to utilize evidence by developing critical reasoning skills needed to comprehend formal scientific reports. Development of critical judgement skills to critique/appraise current/relevant healthcare research to effectively analyze and evaluate multiple perspectives for making sound clinical decisions. Communicate evidence effectively/ethically in written reports and oral presentations for nursing discipline.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Department of Nursing Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 440 - Nursing Leadership and Systems-Based Practice

    This course expands nurses’ capacity for leadership on interdisciplinary teams through understanding nursing management models, leadership theories and best practices within complex, evolving healthcare systems. Content areas include the economics of healthcare delivery systems, collaborating across the continuum of care, and effective communication practices.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Department of Nursing Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 497 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to NURS Majors Only)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • NURS 498S - Community Health Nursing Practicum

    Application of population health, service learning, and multicultural community building concepts. Student applies global health, health promotion and disease prevention, and social determinants of health concepts in diverse, underserved local populations to build skills to engage in social change and contribute to community well-being. Student work focuses on social justice, cultural equity, health inequities, and civic responsibility. Requires 90 hours of service.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Department Consent Required)
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • NURS 499 - Community Health Nursing

    Theory course in community development, synthesizing community health nursing concepts necessary to manage and/or deliver care to individuals, families, and populations across lifespan. Student integrates concepts that inform practice in diverse local populations by applying global health, health promotion/disease prevention constructs. Focuses on social justice/equity, cultural equity, cultural humility and civic responsibility.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3

Public Administration & Nonprofit Management
  

  • PANM 312 - Introduction to Public Administration and Nonprofit Management

    This course introduces students to the study and practice of public administration. Students learn theoretical and practical approaches to public sector governance and the management of nonprofit organizations. Students explore inequities and social justice issues in contemporary U.S. society. The intersectionality of social categorizations, such as race, ethnicity, and gender will be examined in relation to systems of discrimination and disadvantage in public policies and administrative practices.

    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 412 - Public and Nonprofit Finance

    This course will augment students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in reading and understanding budgets and financial statements. Students will deepen their understanding of: the budgeting and financial reporting processes of public and nonprofit organizations; revenue-generating strategies and regulatory issues pertaining to these kinds of agencies; and the value of creating a culture of transparency and accountability in the public and nonprofit sectors.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [((Prereq: (GE   Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and GWAR with a C- or better) and (PANM 312 )) or Department Consent Required]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 422 - Program Planning and Evaluation

    This course covers methods of program planning and evaluation in the public or nonprofit sector. Students learn how to develop programs, and apply tools of problem definition, needs assessments, evidence-based interventions, logic models and community readiness assessments. Students develop an understanding of the principles of process- and outcome-evaluations, including research designs, ethical considerations, and the social and political contexts of evaluation.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better) or (Department Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 432 - Advanced Program Evaluation

    Students learn to apply advanced methods in process and outcomes evaluations, as well as the purposes that evaluations serve: oversight and compliance, organizational improvement, and assessments of merit and worth. Emphasis is given to the critical assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative methods, randomized controlled trials, and quasi-experimental designs in different evaluation contexts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE  Areas: A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better) or (Department Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 442 - Community Economic Development

    This course introduces students to community building, local development strategies and regional economic issues (especially focused on small and rural communities). Students will study the economic conditions that strengthen community opportunities for employment growth. Topics include community history and capacity for growth and job creation, the role of non-profit community-based organizations and public economic development agencies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better) or Department Consent Required]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 452 - Technology in Nonprofit/Public Administration

    This course will explore the use of Geographic Information Systems, Social Media and other emerging technology to facilitate constituent engagement, fundraising, program planning and service delivery. Issues to be covered include cost-benefit analyses, data security/confidentiality, technological infrastructure development and resource management. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better) or Department Consent Required]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PANM 497 - Independent Study

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

Public Health
  

  • PH 320 - Introduction to Public Health

    Introduces the principles and practices of community health including multicultural definitions of health and illness, health education and health promotion, demography, epidemiology, environmental health, nutrition, and the health of diverse populations throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes methods of assessing the health status of populations and developing community health programs.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Area A1 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 407 - Multicultural Health Education

    Provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of current health education theory and intervention models for promoting personal and community health and preventing disease in diverse population groups. Improves students’ knowledge, understanding, skills, and effectiveness in planning both personal and community health promotion and disease prevention programs.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) and (GWAR) with a C- or better]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 408 - Principles of Epidemiology

    Students will learn and apply basic concepts of epidemiology to multiple domains of public health and human services. Through lecture and problem-solving exercises students will practice using epidemiology to better understand, characterize, and promote health at the population level and will learn ways of broadly applying epidemiology from clinical sciences to health policy. Students will engage in active and collaborative learning through team activities, individual projects, case studies, and group discussion.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GWAR)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 417 - Global Women’s Health and Social Issues

    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the social, cultural, political and economic factors that affect women’s health and social status across cultures, countries, and regions of the world. The concepts of public health as social justice and policy making and advocacy will be discussed as mechanisms to improve women’s health through social and political action to change the underlying conditions that contribute to global women’s health status.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 427 - Topics in Health Education

    This seminar will provide students with opportunities to explore and study current issues in health education planning and development. Topics will include innovative approaches to addressing major challenges in health education and promotion in the U.S. and selected comparative countries.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 437 - Topics in Health Policy

    This seminar will provide students with opportunities to explore and study current issues and innovations in health policy analysis and development. Topics will include cutting-edge policy approaches addressing major challenges in public health and medical systems in the U.S. and selected comparative countries.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) and (PH 320 ) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 447 - Food Policy, Culture & Health

    Introduces students to the historical, cultural, economic and political influences on and interrelationships between food policy, nutrition and health. We will explore the factors that influence our efforts to improve nutrition and ensure food security and sustainability through community food production/choices, global food markets, industrial food production, and commercial and public health influences on food choices.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 457 - Health Systems & Policy

    Introduces students to the public health policy issues facing the United States and other nations. We will explore the population’s health status and determinants of health as they relate to organization of the health care systems, rising costs, accessibility of services, ethical use of technology, effectiveness of medical care, utilization of Western medical and alternative forms of care and the role of public health professionals and the importance of prevention.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 467 - Social Entrepreneurship of Change

    This seminar will provide students with opportunities to develop an understanding and application of the advocacy and promotion roles of social entrepreneurship in service to the goal of “health in all policies” within fields of public health, medical, and social care systems. Students will develop skills in mapping community health and social needs, developing innovative interventions across sectors to improve population health outcomes and advocating for change.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 477 - Diseases of Poverty & Wealth

    This seminar will provide students with opportunities to understand and apply the concept of public health as social justice and explore how politics, economics, ideology, and inequity contribute to the unequal distribution of disease in the U.S. With the implementation of national health care reform, provider payments and resource distribution will increasingly be based on improvements in health outcomes for individual patients. This seminar examines classic and current studies on poverty and public health from historical and interdisciplinary perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 487 - Sexual Health Education and Training

    This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and resources necessary to provide age-appropriate sexuality education and training in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. It will do this by introducing students to sexuality education content and methodology, developing learning activities and strategies, and preparing evaluation materials that reflect learning and behavior change.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 and (GWAR) with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PH 495 - Special Topics

    Explores a particular topic in public health. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Physics
  

  • PHYS 121 - Integrated Physical Science

    Introduces the basic principles of physical science and the application of these principles in modern society. Topics include: nature, properties, and reactions of matter; objects at rest and in motion, energy and power, fluids, heat, light, sound, and electricity. For non-science majors.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: PHYS 121L )
    General Education: B1 Physical Science
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PHYS 121L - Integrated Phy Science Lab

    Required lab course for PHYS 121 . Lab course fee may be charged.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: PHYS 121 )
    General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PHYS 195 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in PHYS. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • PHYS 220 - Physics I

    Emphasizes motion, mechanics, energy, and fluids using active and experiential learning.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 110  and MATH 150  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • PHYS 221 - Physics II

    Covers topics in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizes active and experiential learning and practical applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 150  and PHYS 220  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • PHYS 395 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Physics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • PHYS 530 - Electronics for Grad Research

    Provides a practical foundation in basic electronic circuit design, construction, and repair to assist science graduate students who may need to select, use, repair, or invent electronic equipment to complete their graduate thesis project.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4

Psychology
  

  • ES 357 - Psychology of Liberation and Healing

    Grounded in liberation psychology, the readings and class discussions explore practices to heal oneself and our communities amidst historical and contemporary oppression. Emphasis will be placed on how Communities of Color have resisted oppression and worked to heal disconnections. The course creates an opportunity for hands-on research experience and an opportunity to catalyze social change by planting “seeds” in order to sow liberation.

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with PSY 357 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (PSY 100 )]
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology

    Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. This course spans the breadth of psychology’s sub-disciplines, such as neuroscience, cognitive, developmental, clinical, and social psychology. Topics covered may integrate across sub-disciplines and include: history of the field, learning, perception, personality, intelligence, and emotion. Exploration includes core concepts, research methods, historically significant studies, larger theoretical debates such as, nature versus nurture, and the application of research findings to address contemporary social issues.

    General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 100L - Intro to Psychology Lab

    Various laboratory exercises and training in psychology. Concurrent enrollment in PSY 100  is required. The lab component of the course provides students with opportunities to experience psychological research first hand by participating in psychological studies on campus.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: PSY 100 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 110 - Human Biology & Behavior

    An overview of human evolution, human anatomy and physiology, and holistic view of the study of human behavior. Students will learn how their bodies normally function and how different systems contribute to homeostasis and good health. Topics focus on a biopsychosocial model for understanding human behavior and health management. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: PSY 110L )
    General Education: B2 Life Science
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 110L - Human Biology and Behavior Lab

    Students engage in hands-on activities to learn human biology and behavior. Students conduct experiments, write reports, and present data using the scientific method to study anatomical/physiological systems impacting human behavior. Assignments include but are not limited to peer-reviewed literature searches, critical analysis of research credibility, evaluation of ethics, and identification of the limits of scientific inquiry.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: PSY 110 )
    General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 200 - Introduction to Research Methods

    Introduction to the design, analysis, and critique of different experimentation methods in psychology. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess published research and express arguments orally and in writing according to the professional standards, such as the APA Publication Manual. Students will demonstrate the ability to conduct hypothesis testing using the scientific process and appropriate statistical data analyses. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: PSY 100  and STAT 100 ) and (Coreq: PSY 200L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 200L - Intro Methods Lab

    Computer laboratory to accompany PSY 200. Various research laboratory exercises and training in statistics and computer data analyses. 
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: PSY 100  and STAT 100 ) and (Coreq: PSY 200 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 295 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Psychology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Freshman and Sophomore Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • PSY 300 - Career Preparation for Psychology Majors

    Students will learn about career paths for psychology majors at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels of training. They will reflect on their life and career goals to plan curricular and extracurricular educational goals. They will draft professional documents such as a resume, cover letter, curriculum vitae, and personal statement, practice oral communication in a mock interview, and will start to develop ideas for a Senior Capstone Project that fits their educational goals.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: PSY 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 301 - Advanced Psychological Statistics

    Students learn strategies to evaluate experimental designs and methodology. Emphasis is on using computer application of statistical models that use multi-group paradigms and linear analyses including the t-test, Analysis of Variance, and regression. Nonparametric statistics and evaluation of quasi-experimental designs are also included.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 301L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 301L - Advanced Psychological Statistics Lab

    Computer laboratory to accompany PSY 301 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises and training in statistics and computer data analyses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 301 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 302 - Advanced Research Methods

    This course is designed to extend training in the areas of psychology research methods, research design, data analysis and interpretation, and the reading and writing of research reports. Students are required to write an American Psychological Association (APA) style research paper(s). 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better) and ((PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) and (Coreq: PSY 302L )]
    University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 302L - Advanced PSY Research Methods Lab

    Computer laboratory to accompany PSY 302 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises and training in statistics and computer data analyses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 302 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 305 - PSY Testing and Measurement

    Students learn the process of test and questionnaire construction. Students learn traditional laboratory experimental designs and methodology and critical thinking skills in evaluation and interpretation of construct validity in intelligence and ability tests, personality and adjustment questionnaires, ratings and behavioral observation techniques.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 305L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 305L - Psychology Testing and Measurement Lab

    Computer laboratory to accompany PSY 305 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises and training in statistics and computer data analyses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 305 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 310 - Biological Psychology

    The study of the biological bases of behavior and psychological processes. Topics include: biological theories and scientific principles related to the understanding of brain-behavior relationships; general neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurotransmission and brain function; invasive and non-invasive research techniques and ethical standards for human and animal research.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 310L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 310L - Biological Psychology Lab

    This is a laboratory course to accompany PSY 310  that involves supplemental activities in biological psychology, including basic neuroanatomy and laboratory skill training exercises.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 310 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 315 - Psychopharmacology

    The study of the drug development and testing, drug action, and drug use and abuse on human behavior. General topics include: principles of pharmacology and drug action, “new” drug development, general theories of psychopharmacology, theories of emotion/motivation/reward, drugs and the nervous system, biochemical hypotheses of antipsychotic action, biochemical hypotheses of mood stabilizers, pharmacotherapy for mental disorders, and geriatric psychopharmacology.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 320 - Psychopathology

    This course critically examines mental illness in adults from various theoretical and empirical perspectives (e.g., biological, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral) and provides an overview of the predominant psychological disorders. The emphasis will be on the etiology, symptom/diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches of psychological disorders. Advanced research findings in this area will be emphasized. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 320L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 320L - Psychopathology Lab

    Laboratory course to accompany PSY 320  (Psychopathology). This course will consist of supplemental activities that will enhance understanding of research methods in Clinical Science. Empirical article review and research writing are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 320 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 321 - Clinical and Counseling Psychology

    Provides an introduciton to the fields of Clinical and Counseling Psychology, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. This advanced course will review education and training, theoretical frameworks for psychotherapy, ethical principles, professional issues, and careers. Students will also learn about evidence-based therapies amd cultural considerations when working with diverse populations. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND Coreq: PSY 321L )]]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 321L - Clinical and Counseling Psychology Lab

    Laboratory to accompany PSY 321 . Students will be required to complete supplemental activities and exercises in Clinical Science and practical application of helping skills.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND Coreq: PSY 321 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 329 - Health Psychology

    Health Psychology (also referred to as Behavioral Medicine) examines the complex interplay of biological, interpersonal, social and environment factors that contribute to health and disease. This advanced course emphasizes the biopsychosocial model for disease prevention and management of chronic illnesses. Interventions focus on behavioral lifestyle changes, stress management, coping skills and adjustment to illness. This course emphasizes current research & evidenced based interventions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 329L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 329L - Health Psychology Lab

    Laboratory course to accompany Health Psychology (PSY 329 ). This course will consist of supplemental activities that will enhance understanding of research methods in Health Psychology. Empirical article review and research writing are required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 329 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 330 - Cognitive Psychology

    Introduction to the study of human information processing and higher mental processes. Cognitive psychology includes topics such as perception, memory, language and thinking, and information processing. Various theories and selected experiments are described, analyzed and interpreted.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 330L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 330L - Cognitive Psychology Lab

    Laboratory to accompany PSY 330 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises, computer demonstrations of research experiments, discussion and/or oral presentation of cognitive material.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 330 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 331 - Human Memory

    Principles of human memory. Examines basic theories, models, methods, and research findings in human memory. Topics include forgetting and retrieval of memory, eyewitness testimony, amnesia, and memory and aging. It covers cognitive processes involved in remembering.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 331L )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 331L - Human Memory Lab

    Laboratory to accompany PSY 331 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises, computer demonstrations of research experiments, discussion and/or oral presentation of memory material.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 331 )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 333 - Cognitive Neuroscience

    An examination of the neurological mechanisms of psychological processes, including perception, motor control, language, executive functions, memory and learning. Principles of nervous system organization are discussed at each level.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 333L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 333L - Cognitive Neuroscience Lab

    Laboratory to accompany PSY 333 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises, computer demonstrations of research experiments, discussion and/or oral presentation of cognitive neuroscience material.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 333 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 334 - Sensation & Perception

    Examination of how information about the outside world is sensed and how that information is organized and interpreted to form perceptions. Empirical and theoretical approaches to the psychology of perception with an emphasis on vision. Topics include psychophysical methods, basic physiology and function of sensory systems, perception of color and form, motion, distance, auditory patterns, body and limb position, temperature, pain, perceptual constancies, adaptation, and perceptual development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 334L )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 334L - Sensation & Perception Lab

    Laboratory to accompany PSY 334 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises, computer demonstrations of research experiments, discussion and/or oral presentation of sensation and perception material.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 334 )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 335 - Bilingual Cognition

    Students will examine language, thought, and bilingualism from a cognitive psychology perspective. Students will focus on theory, design, and methods of bilingual research. Students will strengthen their understanding of language, thought, language acquisition, second language acquisition, consequences of being bilingual, how being bilingual changes our cognition, developmental aspects of bilingualism, as well as the social cognitive implications of being bilingual.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • PSY 340 - Developmental Psychology

    This class examines physical, socio-cultural, intellectual and emotional aspects of growth and development from conception to death. Students are introduced to theories, methods, concepts, and issues relevant to the scientific study of development across the lifespan. Topics covered include: the major theoretical and methodological issues in developmental psychology, social, cognitive, and physical development in infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 340L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 340L - Developmental Psychology Lab

    Application laboratory to accompany PSY 340 . Various advanced research laboratory exercises and training in experimentation and data analyses.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) AND (Coreq: PSY 340 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 346 - Cognitive Development

    Cognition in children from infancy through adolescence. Basic and current research on children’s understanding of the social and physical world. Focus on major theoretical perspectives: Piaget’s constructivist approach, information processing approach, and sociocultural approach.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 347 - Social & Emotional Development

    An examination of contemporary theory and research on social and emotional psychological development from infancy through childhood.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 348 - How to Love

    How to Love is an interdisciplinary course on the art and science of love. Examine relevant scholarship on love and intimacy from psychology, feminism, philosophy, and human development. Learn evidence-informed practices to cultivate healthy development and love, including how to: identify feelings, communicate respectfully, set boundaries, and foster self-love. Though this class may be therapeutic, it is not therapy. This course is simply one avenue to enrich students’ ongoing self-development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • PSY 350 - Social Psychology

    Social psychology is a scientific area in the discipline of psychology that seeks an understanding of how people feel, think, and behave in social situations. Students are introduced to the theories, research methods, and seminal findings of social psychology. Topics covered include: attitudes, perceptions of others, social influence, social identity and the self, attraction, aggression, and intergroup dynamics.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) and (Coreq: PSY 350L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 350L - Social Psychology Lab

    Social Psychology Lab: This is a laboratory course to accompany PSY 350  that involves supplemental activities in social psychology, including writing, research and laboratory skill training exercises.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 )) and (Coreq: PSY 350 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • PSY 352 - Theories of Personality

    Survey of the major contemporary theories of personality. Theoretical positions are compared and critically examined along various significant dimensions, including their relationships to the total field of psychology. Methods of personality assessment as related in theory construction.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 353 - Social Psychology of Gender

    Explores the ways in which social psychological processes are influenced by societal norms around notions of gender. In doing so, students will be introduced to how culture, social class, and sexuality shape people’s experiences of what it means to be a woman or man in contemporary U.S. society. The course also includes discussions of how power dynamics influence people’s understanding of gender from a social psychological perspective.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 355 - Social Psychology and Social Justice

    This course explores the relationship between social psychology as an academic discipline and struggles towards social justice. We address questions such as: How can social psychology be used to improve the material lives of disadvantaged groups? How does academic scholarship relate to the lives of those not present in academic settings? Discussions will include implications for social policy.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L ) OR (PSY 300 ))]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • PSY 357 - Psychology of Liberation and Healing

    Grounded in liberation psychology, the readings and class discussions explore practices to heal oneself and our communities amidst historical and contemporary oppression. Emphasis will be placed on how Communities of Color have resisted oppression and worked to heal disconnections. The course creates an opportunity for hands-on research experience and an opportunity to catalyze social change by planting “seeds” in order to sow liberation.

    (Crosslisted/Equivalent with ES 357 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better) and (PSY 100 )]
    General Education: F Ethnic Studies
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 391S - Psychology in the Community

    Psychology theories and research will be used to critically examine issues of justice, diversity, ethics, empathy, and social responsibility in the context of community service. Reflection through seminar discussions will enhance exploration of mental health stigma, multicultural identities, and professional growth. The course will be enhanced by instructor expertise and community partnerships for the semester. Requires 3-5 hours of community service each week, for a total of at least 30 hours.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: PSY 100  and STAT 100  and PSY 200  and PSY 200L )
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • PSY 395 - Special Topics

    Studies a particular topic in Psychology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • PSY 397 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and total number of credit hours.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-6
  

  • PSY 400 - Psychology Capstone

    Each student produces an evidence-based capstone project by analyzing collected data, archival data or primary scholarly sources to examine an issue. In so doing, students demonstrate their learning across the five learning outcomes in the major.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (PSY 100  AND STAT 100  AND PSY 200  AND PSY 200L  AND PSY 300 ) AND (Senior Standing)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 451 - Professional Development in Preparation for Graduate School in Psychology

    Students planning to apply to graduate programs after graduation will strengthen several professional skills, including project management, teamwork, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and oral communication skills. They will revise professional documents such as curriculum vitae and personal statements and will enhance their oral communication skills with a variety of presentations and mock interview exercises.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: PSY 300 ) and (Senior Standing)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 452 - Professional Development in Preparation for Psychology Careers

    Students planning to start their careers after graduation will strengthen several professional skills, including project management, teamwork, self-efficacy, self-regulation, and oral communication skills. They will revise professional documents such as resumes and cover letters and will enhance their oral communication skills with a variety of presentations and mock interview exercises.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: PSY 300 )  (Senior Standing Required)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • PSY 497 - Independent Study

    Student and faculty member select topic of study and total number of credit hours.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Research
  

  • RSCH 200 - Undergraduate Research I

    Introduces students to scholarly research and prepares them for undergraduate research opportunities. Students will be exposed to research methodologies, literature reviews, ethics in research, plagiarism, and other critical research themes. Students will build relevant professional skills, such as public speaking, and faculty panels will help demystify the research environment.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 1-4
  

  • RSCH 294 - Introductory Undergraduate Research Experience

    Supports students¿ mentored undergraduate research experiences, strengthens academic and professional skills, and explores research-based academic and career pathways. Introduces norms and precepts of academic research, including research ethics and conduct. Students develop writing and professional communication skills; create resumes and professional products; and present their research at research conferences and symposia. Students must be accepted into the UROC Researchers program.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Instructor consent required)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-2
  

  • RSCH 295 - Special Topics

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
 

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