Psychology

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

This course introduces classical test theory, including definitions and equations for test reliability, standard error of measurement, and related statistics. Additional topics include scaling, item statistics useful in test constructions, norms commonly used in educational and psychological testing, test validity and exploratory factor analysis. If time permits, Item Response (IRT) and Generalizability Theory are introduced. Prerequisites: PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent.

Must be enrolled in psychology doctorate program. Prerequisite: Permission of the clinical director.

This course provides an overview of personnel psychology. Topics include reliability and validity, job analysis, performance criteria, performance appraisal, employee recruitment, employee selection, and training and development.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

A study of psychopathology, covering various behavior disorders, their descriptions, characteristics, and causation. Methods of therapeutic technique are reviewed. Prerequisites: Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

The application and evaluation of psychological principles and research relating human behavior to the design of tools, technology, and the work environment. Theory, methods, and application are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSYC 731/PSYC 831 and PSYC 741/PSYC 841 or equivalents or permission of the instructor.