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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: CONTENT MAY NOT BE CURRENT. USE THE DROP DOWN ABOVE TO ACCESS THE CURRENT CATALOG.
Courses - Psychology
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Psychology
PSY 606 - Intermediate Statistics
Credits 3
Theory and application of parametric and non-parametric statistical inference, including special correlation methods.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with PSY 406. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 620 - Psychology of Learning
Credits 3
Analysis of the principles, theories, and phenomena of learning.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with PSY 420. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 680 - Experimental Psychology
Credits 3
Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the UNLV Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.
Notes
Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 681 - Principles of Psychological Testing
Credits 3
Theory, construction, and application of standard psychological tests.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with PSY 481. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 682 - History of Psychology
Credits 3
Study of the history of psychology.
Notes
This course is crosslisted with PSY 482. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 683 - Theories of Personality
Credits 3
Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the UNLV Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.
Notes
Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 701 - Biological Bases of Behavior
Credits 3
A detailed examination of the biological processes that underlie behavior including basic structure and function of the nervous system, physiological bases of behavior, and neuroscience approaches to topics such as sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, sleep, and development.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 702 - Sensation and Perception
Credits 3
Critical review of major theories and issues in perception research, including a discussion of psychophysical methods, general auditory perception, speech, vision, olfaction, gustation, and touch.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 703 - Cognitive Psychology
Credits 3
Critical review of theory and findings in cognitive psychology, including an evaluation of research in attention, pattern recognition, the representation of events in memory, and language.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 704 - Social Psychology
Credits 3
Overview of current theory and research in social psychology. Both the limitations and implications of social psychological theory explored using current research evidence. Topics include attitude change, social influence, attribution theory, social cognition, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and PSY 460 and consent of instructor.
PSY 705 - Developmental Psychology
Credits 3
Survey of cognitive, social, and emotional development from birth through adolescence.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 706 - History of Psychology
Credits 3
Examination of the forces which have shaped the development of the discipline and the practice of psychology, including antecedents in philosophy, physiology, and psychotherapy.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 707 - Research Methods
Credits 3
Advanced treatment of the issues involved in planning, conducting, and evaluating research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 708 - Statistics for Psychologists I
Credits 3
Treatment of analysis of variance and multiple comparison methods applied to psychological research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 709 - Statistics for Psychologists II
Credits 3
Treatment of correlation, multiple regression, chi-square, and analysis of covariance as applied to psychological research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 710 - Multivariate Analysis in Psychology
Credits 3
Examination of multivariate statistical techniques including topics such as multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, discriminant function analysis, profile analysis, factor analysis, principal components analysis, and canonical correlation.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent and admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 711 - Advanced Seminar in Psychological Statistics
Credits 3
Examination of advanced statistical techniques such as nonparametric statistics, meta analysis, time-series analysis, and structural equation modeling.
Prerequisites
and or equivalent and admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 712 - Psychometrics
Credits 3
Principles of evaluating and constructing psychological tests using psychometric theory and behavioral assessment methodology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 713 - Developmental Research
Credits 3
Application of theory, methods, designs, analyses, and interpretation of research in developmental psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 714 - History and Foundations of Clinical Psychology
Credits 3
An overview of the historical development of psychology as well as exploration of current theoretical and skills-based issues in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 715 - Assessment of Children
Credits 3
Theory and practice of psychological assessment of children.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 716 - Assessment of Adults
Credits 3
Theory and practice of psychological assessment of adults.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 717 - Cognitive Methods
Credits 3
Overview of cognitive and neuroscience research methods, including demonstrations of equipment and software that is used for conducting experiments and analyzing results.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 718 - Cognitive Science
Credits 3
An exploration of topics related to cognition from fields such as perception, neuroscience, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, antrhopology, and linguistics.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 719 - Behavioral Neuroscience
Credits 3
Examines the neural basis of behavior including cellular, molecular, and genetic contributions. Topics will include neuronal cellular structure and function, neuroanatomy, experimental methods/techniques, and detailed investigations of the mechanisms involved in various behaviors and neurological/psychological disorders.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 720 - Systems and Cognitive Neuroscience
Credits 3
Examines systems and cognitive neuroscience theories, methods, and data used to understand topics such as perception, attention, action, learning, memory, emotion, social behavior, language, music, and brain disorders.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 721 - Developmental Science
Credits 3
Discussion and critical review of theoretical perspectives and issues in developmental psychology. Topics include aspects of physiological, cognitive, and social development.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students.
PSY 725 - Intervention with Children
Credits 3
Principles and methods of psychological intervention with children.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 726 - Intervention with Adults
Credits 3
Principles and methods of psychological intervention with adults.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 727 - Seminar in Clinical Psychology
Credits 3
In-depth study of selected topics in the science and practice of clinical psychology. Focuses on the etiology, assessment, and treatment of specific clinical disorders such as depression, anxiety-based disorders, autism, substance abuse, sexual dysfunctions and paraphilias, marital dysfunctions.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits
Prerequisites
Completion of year 1 of the Ph.D. Program. Consent of instructor. Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 735 - Counseling: Theory and Practice
Credits 3
Emphasis on counseling problems, techniques, and practice as well as historic and contemporary therapeutic theories. Includes supervised student counseling.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 736 - Psychopathology
Credits 3
Advanced treatment of psychopathology covering description, diagnosis, classification, physiological factors, and psychodynamics.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 737 - Child Psychopathology
Credits 3
Primary features, etiological theories, and epidemiology of behavior disorders in youth. Major diagnostic groupings covered include internalizing disorders (i.e., anxiety, depression, suicide, social withdrawal), externalizing disorders (i.e. ADHD, conduct disorder, substance abuse), pediatric problems, and developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, mental retardation).
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 740 - Topics in Developmental Psychology
Credits 3
Analysis of theoretical concepts and research pertinent to the development of the individual.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 741 - Psychology and Health
Credits 3
In-depth study of selected topics in the science of health psychology and/or the practice of behavioral medicine. Emphasis on theoretical foundations and empirical findings. Topics permitting, instruction on the clinical practice of behavioral medicine.
Prerequisites
Completion of year 1 of PhD program and admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 742 - Psychopharmacology
Credits 3
In-depth study of the effects of psychoactive drugs on nervous system function and behavior. Topics include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, principles of neurotransmission, mechanisms of drug action, theoretical models of drug dependence and experimental approaches to psychopharmacology research.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 743 - Human Sexuality
Credits 3
In-depth examination of the social and biological foundations of human sexuality. Includes detailed explorations of the latest research on the human sexual response, the relation of sexuality to psychological adjustment, variations in sexual behavior and identity, sexual dysfunction, and sociocultural issues.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 744 - Neuropsychology
Credits 3
Provides in-depth examinat ion of the area of neuropsychology to include information on the historical roots of neuropsychology, organization of the human nervous system, brain-behavior relationships, higher cognitive functions, assessment techniques, neuropathology, neurological conditions, report writing, and developing recommendations for treatment planning.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 745 - Clinical Geropsychology
Credits 3
Assessment and psychological treatment of problems experienced in late life.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 746 - Marital and Family Therapy
Credits 3
Principles and methods of psychological interventions with couples and families.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 747 - Topics in Perception
Credits 3
A seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of perception. Potential topics include vision, hearing, taste, touch, and smell.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 748 - Topics in Memory:
Credits 3
Seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of memory research. Potential topics include short-term, working, episodic, semantic, procedural, implicit/explicit, and prospective memory.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 749 - Topics in Cognitive Processes:
Credits 3
A seminar that explores the core concepts and recent developments in an area of cognitive processes. Potential topics include reasoning, decision-making, mathematics, problem-solving, and language use.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 750 - Diversity in Professional Psychology
Credits 3
Acquaints students with the growing body of psychological literature on ethnic, age, life style, and other diversity issues. Emphasis on sensitizing students to unique aspects of minority populations, while enhancing their ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 752 - Group Psychotherapy: Principles and Practice
Credits 3
The practice of competent, evidence-based group psychotherapy, its foundation, and supportive theories. Addresses key aspects of group therapy and relevant ethics.
Prerequisites
Must have taken or currently be enrolled in .
PSY 755 - Ethics and Professional Issues
Credits 3
Examination of ethical and professional issues related to the practice of psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 756 - Ethics, Professional Issues, and Diversity in Experimental Psychology
Credits 3
Examination of ethical, professional, and diversity issues related to the practice of experimental psychology. Topics include publishing, grant funding, the professoriate, scientific misconduct, protection of human and nonhuman subjects, and diversity in experimental psychology.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 757 - Teaching of Psychology
Credits 3
Preparation and presentation of teaching material, the grading process, and solicitation of student feedback, among other variables.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 758 - Proseminar in Experimental Psychology
Credits 1 – 3
Weekly forum for students and faculty to discuss professional issues and interdisciplinary research in experimental psychology.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 760 - Advanced Psychological Assessment
Credits 3
Advanced practice in psychodiagnosis, psychological test administration, scoring, interpretation, and integrated report writing.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 762 - Introduction to Clinical Supervision
Credits 3
The practice of competent clinical supervision, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor, models and methods of supervision, and legal and ethical issues. Concurrent supervision of practicum students.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor and limited to students enrolled in clinical psychology doctoral program.
PSY 763 - Survey of Community Mental Health Resources
Credits 1
Visits to community psychological facilities with presentations by resource professionals.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 764 - Family Counseling Practicum
Credits 3
Supervised practice in counseling with families and couples. Emphasis on understanding functioning at the family system.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
PSY 765 - Seminar
Credits 1 – 6
Explores a specific aspect of psychology. Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
Notes
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students.
PSY 766 - Independent Study
Credits 1 – 6
Individual reading projects under the direction of a faculty member. Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
Notes
Student may enroll for 1-6 credits per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 767 - Practicum
Credits 3
Supervised clinical experience at a departmentally approved site.
Notes
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration. May be repeated.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 768 - Independent Research
Credits 3 – 9
Individual research projects under the direction of a faculty member.
Notes
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration. Student may enroll for 3-9 credits per semester. May be repeated.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 769 - Thesis
Credits 3 – 6
Notes
May be repeated, but only six credits will be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 770 - Dissertation
Credits 3 – 12
Dissertation must be orally proposed and defended.
Notes
Student may enroll for 3-9 credits per semester. May be repeated, but only 12 credits will be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
Corequisite
Department approval must be obtained prior to registration.
PSY 771 - Professional Internship
Credits 1 - 3
The student must complete a full calendar year APA-approved clinical psychology internship. During the internship year, students must register for six credits of PSY 771: Professional Internship.
Notes
May be repeated, but only six credits will be applied to the student’s program.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only.
PSY 772 - Experimental Psychology Qualifying Paper Research
Credits 3
Taken by students in the Experimental Psychology Doctoral Program after completing the Master’s degree while completing their Qualifying Paper.
Notes
Three credits are required for doctoral degree requirements.
Grading
S/F grading only.
Prerequisites
Admitted PhD Psychology students only and consent of instructor.
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