Psychology

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

This course covers the topics of linear structural equation modeling and focuses on estimation, measurement models, confirmatory and hierarchical factor analysis, structural equations, longitudinal models, multisample analyses, and mean structures. Prerequisites: PSYC 745 or PSYC 845 or equivalent.

The course provides a conceptual basis for the study of abnormal behavior. Students conduct an in-depth review of the literature related to the classification, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders.

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

An examination of the effects of psychoactive drugs on behavior and the factors involved in drug use. Current research literature is discussed. Prerequisites: Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

For ODU psychology majors only. Student and faculty supervisor develop and approve a contract of required research activities for the semester, such as attending research lab meetings, data collection, coding and/or analysis, library research, etc. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 and pre-approval by psychology faculty supervisor.

An examination of research principles and techniques in psychology. Experimental design and interpretation is stressed. Students learn to locate and read technical articles and to report on research projects in the style of the American Psychological Association. This is a writing intensive course. Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 226C or ENGL 231C and PSYC 317, both with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

Social science data frequently have a hierarchical or multilevel structure as a consequence of sampling designs or repeated measures. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles and applications of hierarchical linear modeling in social science research. Topics covered include an introduction to multilevel analyses, random intercept models, random slope models, hypotheses testing, hierarchical models for limited dependent variables, model fitting, three-level models, and repeated-measures applications. Prerequisites: PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent.

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.