Course Descriptions

PSY 501  LEARNING THEORIES (5)   A course designed to familiarize the students with basic theoretical and empirical aspects of issues, concepts and theories of learning as advanced and conceptualized by Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Talman, Hull, Skinner and others.

PSY 502 HUMAN BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT (5)   This course is designed to meet the student's need for a comprehensive appreciation of the biological, psychological and socio-cultural determinants and processes of human behavior.

PSY 503  PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the students with the physiological and neurological determinants of behavior.

PSY 504  HUMAN SEXUALITY (5)   A comprehensive representation of the physiological, psychological and socio-cultural determinants of sexual behavior in man. An introductory course dealing with sexual dysfunction and their treatment.

PSY 505  STATISTICAL METHODS (5)   A basic course designed to familiarize the student with major statistical concepts and methods, as used in conducting empirical research in psychology and related fields.

PSY 506  PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the students with basic conceptual and theoretical foundations of psychological testing, as used to measure ability, interests, and personality dimensions in man.

PSY 507  PSYCHOPATHOLOGY I (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the student with a wide spectrum of abnormal behavior and the treatment modalities applicable to them.

PSY 508  PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND LAWS (5)   This course is designed to fa­miliarize the students with the rules and regulations as well as the laws and ethics related to the professional practice of Psychology.

PSY 509  PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND LAWS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (5)This course is designed to familiarize the students with the rules and regulations as well as the ethical principles as related to the practice of counseling.

             PSY 510 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic theoretical issues and practical methods and procedures instrumental in designing research in the social and behavioral sciences.

PSY 515 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY(5)   A comprehensive and detailed survey of theories of personality formulated by  Freud, Jung, Adler, Sullivan, Erikson, Sheldon, Murray, Maslow, Rogers, Kelly and others; their similarities and contrasts; their empirical evaluation and present status from theoretical and practical perspectives.

PSY 599  INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (1-10)   An unstructured course designed to permit study in an area of particular and relevant interest to the student. In consultation with the instructor, the student will identify the area of study, compile a bibliography of reading material and develop a plan of study. At the conclusion of the project, the student will submit a written report and may be required to present an oral defense of his conclusions and recommendations.

PSY 600  MARITAL THERAPY (6)   This course is designed to expose the student to the theoretical and empirical foundations as well as the assessment and treatment of behavioral, cognitive, and affective aspects of marital dysfunction 

PSY 601  FAMILY THERAPY (6)   This course is designed to familiarize the student with basic psychotherapeutic methods and strategies as applicable to family systems and structure.

PSY 602  HUMAN COMMUNICATION (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with basic concepts, elements, models and processes of communication with due attention paid to self-perception, language and listening, non-verbal communication, interpersonal communica­tion, communication in groups and public communication. 

PSY 603  CROSS-CULTURAL MORES AND VALUES (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with the limitations of traditional counseling theories and practice as applied to cross‑cultural contexts, and to introduce concepts, issues and methods by means of which the counseling of the African-American, Asian‑ American, American Indian and Hispanic clients can be more effective.

PSY 607  CHILD PSYCHOTHERAPY (6)   This course is designed to present to the student a comprehensive overview of psychother­apeutic/counseling methods as applicable to children and adolescents. 

PSY 612  ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with etiological factors in alcoholism and substance abuse with emphasis put on the evaluative and treatment approaches to alco­holism and substance abuse.

PSY 700  PRINCIPLES OF BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION (5)   A course designed to expose the student to theoretical and empirical foundations of behavior modification, and their use in the treatment of childhood and adult psychological and behavior disorders.

PSY 702  PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT I (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with basic concepts and processes of psychological assessment with due emphasis put on observation, interviewing, and psychological testing techniques and procedures. 

PSY 704  PSYCHOPATHOLOGY II (5)   A course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of psychopathological phenomena with due emphasis placed upon their  symptomatological psychometric, and treatment aspects and dimensions.

PSY 706  SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (5)   A course designed to expose the students to the laws and principles of behavior in a sociological perspective focusing on the nature of human interaction.

PSY 707  INDUSTRIAL / ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (5)   A course designed to expose the student to basic theoretical and applied issues and procedures dealing with the understanding, assessment, and changes of human behavior within the context of industry and organization.

PSY 708  PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the student with major drugs used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. In addition, the nature and psychoactive actions of illicit drugs and alcohol will be discussed. The student will prepare a written report on a drug which is being abused. The report should be a summary of the most recent research literature on the chosen drug. 

             PSY 709  SYSTEMS OF COUNSELING AND  PSYCHOTHERAPY (5)  An in-depth and comprehensive survey of  major schools of psychotherapy and counseling e.g., psychoanalysis, client - centered, behavioral, Gestalt, rational-emotive, reality, etc.

PSY 710  TECHNIQUES OF GROUP THERAPY (5)   This course is designed to familiar­ize the students with the theoretical as well as practical aspects of group psychotherapy. 

PSY 712  ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELING (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with etiological factors in alcoholism and substance abuse with emphasis put on the evaluative and treatment approaches to alco­holism and substance abuse.

PSY 713  CHILD ABUSE: ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION (5)   A basic course designed to familiarize the student with major issues and aspects in the area of child abuse with due emphasis on the evaluation, treatment and preventive measures and processes.

PSY 714  CLINICAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the participants with basic theoretical, empirical and practical issues and aspects of clinical psychology as applicable to children.

PSY 715  CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to present to the student the principles of clinical and counseling psychology with due emphasis on the intellectual, personality and behavioral as­sessment as well as methods of psychotherapeutic interventions.

PSY 716  HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY  (5)   As an advanced course, this course exposes the students to major psychological theories and systems.

PSY 717  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to present to the student a comprehensive overview of the field of school psychology as conceptualized and applied in the school system of the United States of America. 

PSY 718  BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (5)   An advanced course designed to present to the students an overview of assessment and treatment of some of the most prevalent medical problems via behavioral-medical methods and modalities. PREREQUISITES: PSY 503 AND PSY 700

PSY 719  PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (5)  This course is designed to familiarize the student with a comprehensive view of the aging process in man with emphasis placed on the mental health aspects of aging.

PSY 720  COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (5)   This course is designed to familiarize the student with the theoretical and practical aspects and issues of counseling principles as applied to the psychological services provided by community organization, such as schools, universities, families, etc.

PSY 723  ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR TREATMENT (5)   An advanced course designed to expose the student to the clinical methods and modalities applied in the treatment of addictive behavior.

PSY 724  MENTAL RETARDATION (5)   This course is designed to present a comprehensive view of the field of mental retardation with due emphasis placed on its nosological assessment, prevention, treatment, and its relevant service delivery.

PSY 727  FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (5)   A course designed to familiarize the student with the most recent and comprehensive development of a relationship between Psychology and Law. In such context, the emphasis is placed upon such professional issues as child custody, competency, criminal responsibility, personal injury / handicap, etc. 

PSY 732 PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH THE GAY AND LESBIAN CLIENT (5)   This course is designed to acquaint the course participant with the therapeutic strategies applicable to gay and lesbian clients.

PSY  795 INDEPENDENT STUDY (5)An unstructured course designed to permit study into an area of particular and relevant interest to the student.  The student will identify the area of study, compile a bibliography of reading material and develop a plan of study.  At the conclusion the student will submit a written report and may be required to present an oral defense of his or her conclusions and recommendations.

*PSY 797 DISSERTATION I (5)For the qualified graduate student working toward the Doctor of Business Administration.  This course involves the  completion of the Proposal, Chapter One and the Working  Bibliography.

**PSY 798  DISSERTATION II (15)In this phase the candidate must submit to the Committee Chairman for approval of the outline and chapters 1 and 2. On approval of this step, the candidate submits the first half of the dissertation, one chapter at a time, to the Committee Chairman for approval. For each chapter received, the chairman will give the candidate "feedback", i.e., comments and suggestions for any modifications.

PSY 799  DISSERTATION III (5)   In this phase the candidate submits the second half of the dissertation. As in the previous phase, the material should be submitted chapter by chapter to the Committee Chairman who, after reviewing each chapter, will give the candidate "feedback", i.e., comments or suggestions for changes. Dissertation III is completed when the dissertation has been accepted by the Graduate Review Committee and has been presented for binding.