Related Courses in Other Departments
The courses listed below may be used by students to enhance their academic experience, and to pursue related interests that are not covered in the core curriculum. Please consult the current catalog and class schedule to determine the availability of these courses.Linguistics and Language Behavior
HDEV 4520 Language Acquisition and the Symbolic Function (4)
An interdisciplinary study of the development of a first language and the biological, linguistic, cognitive, and social factors involved. Topics include the development of prelinguistic skills, semantics, syntax, discourse skills, and phonology, as well as an investigation of the theories and hypotheses proposed to account for acquisition. (F, W, Sp)PSYC 4740 Psycholinguistics (4)
Basic psychological aspects of human verbal behavior and related phenomena. The acquisition and development of language, perception of language, and effect of language on thought. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000; PSYC 3090 or 1100 strongly recommended.ANTH 1800 Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics (4)
An examination of the nature of language and an introduction to the principles of linguistic science. (Y)ANTH 3800 Language and Culture (4)
Introduction to anthropological and sociolinguists. Topics include lexical meanings and culture, dialects (both geographic and social), biligualism and multilingualism, discourse and social interaction, and identity. (Y)ENGL 3005 Study of Language (4)
Theory of language and communication; role of language in the personal and social development of the fully "human" being; origins, development, acquisition, and diversity of language; nature and function of symbolic systems; phonology, morphology, syntax, orthography, sign language, and semantics. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001 (Y)ENGL 3010 Modern English Grammar (4)
A traditional philological description of the structure of standard written English. Prerequisites: ENGL 1001 and junior standing. (Y)ENGL 3015 Introduction to Phonology (4)
An introduction to the methods that linguistics use to describe the sound systems of the language of the world. Particular emphasis given to English sound patterns. Prerequisite: ENGL 1001. (Y)ENGL 3030 Introduction to Semantics (4)
An introduction to the study of "meaning" in and through language. Major issues and approaches in semantic theory. Prerequisite: ENGL 3005. (A)ENGL 4010 Current Theories in Formal Grammar (4)
Introduction to current theories in the study of formal grammar. Prerequisite: ENGL 3010.ENGL 4040 Introduction to American Dialects (4)
Regional, ethnic, and class dialects of American English. Methods and materials for dialect study in general. Prerequisite: ENGL 3005. (A)ENGL 6503 Second-Language Acquisition (4)
Psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic processes as well as affective factors involved in the acquisition of a second language, with emphasis on adult learners of English. Prerequisite: graduate standing.ENGL 6504 Morphology and Lexical Semantics (4)
Investigation of the structural composition of English words, with emphasis on processes of word formation and theories of meaning and meaning change. Analysis of errors made by ESL learners. Prerequisite: graduate standing.ENGL 6506 Sociolinguistics (4)
Relationship between language and society. Language variation associated with different geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and social situations. Implications for teaching English as a Second Language. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Child and Cognitive Development
PSYC 4420 Developmental Psychology (4)
Psychological development across the life span. Affords a developmental perspective of perception, cognition, language, and of emotional, social, and personal behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000; PSYC 3090 or 1100 strongly recommended. (Y)PSYC 4220 Cognitive Processes (4)
Selected topics in thinking and information processing in humans, e.g., problem solving, language, memory and forgetting, concept formation, attention, creativity, imagery, etc. Various theories and selected experiments are described, analyzed and interpreted. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000; PSYC 3090 or 1100 strongly recommended. (Y)HDEV 4510 Cognitive Development (4)
The development of cognitive functions from infancy through old age. (Y)EPSY 6302 Individual Development (4)
Theory and research covering individual growth over the life span. Emphasis on the interaction of biological and social factors and their psychological consequences, especially as to definition of normal crises and related levels of therapeutic intervention. (Y)
Sign Language
MLL 1901, 1902, 1903 Elementary Sign Language I, II, III (4 each)
A basic sequence in American Sign Language with emphasis on receptive and expressive skills. Includes intensive practice, individual evaluation, and introduction to Deaf culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 1901 is prerequisite to MLL 1902, or consent of instructor; MLL 1902 is prerequisite to MLL 1903, or consent of instructor.MLL 2901, 2902, 2903 Intermediate Sign Language I, II, III (4 each)
A continuation of MLL 1903, with increased emphasis on the structure of the language, on vocabulary building and conversation, and on the appreciation of Deaf culture. (F, W, Sp) MLL 2901 is prerequisite to MLL 2902, or consent of instructor; MLL 2902 is prerequisite to MLL 2903, or consent of instructor.MLL 3902 Deaf Culture (4)
Analysis of factors that define the deaf community/culture. Compares and contrasts deaf culture with other minority groups. Readings about the deaf in the arts, sciences and humanities. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)MLL 3903 Topics in American Sign Language (4)
Selected topics related to American Sign Language (ASL). Analysis of the structure of ASL. Conversation strategies in ASL. Cross-cultural interactions between the deaf and the hearing. Some theoretical bases of language acquisition of deaf children. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)MLL 3904 Sign Language: Field Work (4)
Application in the community: state school, special classes in public schools, agencies serving the deaf. Comparison of variations in Sign Language due to ethnic, racial, educational, regional, and age factors. Prerequisite: MLL 2903 or consent of instructor. (Alt. Y)
Biological Foundations
BIOL 2010 Human Physiology and Anatomy I (5)
An integrated approach to essential concepts of human physiology and anatomy. Analysis of skeletal, muscular, sensorimotor, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Recommended preparation: high school biology and chemistry, or BIOL 1001, 1002 and CHEM 1100 or 1601. Not open for credit to students who have taken BIOL 2061 and/or 2062. Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. There is no Academic Renewal for this class. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.BIOL 2020 Human Physiology and Anatomy II (5)
An integrated analysis of physiology and anatomy of the integumentary, autonomic and central nervous, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and of the blood and special senses. Coverage of histology, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 or equivalent and CHEM 1100 (may be taken concurrently). There is no Academic Renewal for this class. Not for Biology B.S. degree credit. Four hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.BIOL 3120 Principles of Genetics (4)
Physical basis of inheritance, probability, gene structure and function, genes in development, genes in populations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3 or equivalents. (F, W, Sp)BIOL 3150 Principles of Physiology (4)
Introduction to current views on the various physiological functions such as transport, respiration, nutrition, excretion, sensory reception, and nervous and hormonal systems. Concepts of these functions derived from plant and animal forms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301-2-3, CHEM 2301-2 or 3301-2-3 or concurrent enrollment.. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (Y)BIOL 3410 Epidemiology (3)
Study of the distribution and determinants of disease and health-related aspects in populations. Application of results to the prevention and control of health problems. Prerequisite: BIOL 1000 and 3005 or permission of instructor. (Y)BIOL 4180 Molecular Genetics (4)
Analysis of gene structure and theories of gene action. Information coding and transmission in genetic systems. Genetic mechanisms peculiar to microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 3120, CHEM 2301-2 or CHEM 3301-2-3.BIOL 4160 Medical Physiology (4)
Particular emphasis on human pathophysiology, its etiology, diagnosis, and the physiologic rationale for treatment of multiple system disease, entities, and/or failures. Prerequisites: BIOL 2010 and 2020, or BIOL 3150 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (F, Sp)BIOL 4510 Neurobiology (4)
The structure and function of the vertebrate and invertebrate nervous system with emphasis on the principles of communication, control, and sensorimotor responses. Survey of concepts of neurochemistry, feedback, bionic models, and higher brain processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 3150 or BIOL 2010, 2020 or consent of instructor.PSYC 4320 Physiological Psychology (4)
The biological foundations of human and animal behavior, including physiological processes related to sensory and motor activity, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, and emotion. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. (Y)PSYC 4345 Sensation and Perception (4)
The function of the eyes, ears, and other sense organs in bringing information about the world to the brain. The use of this information in perceiving objects and events. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.PSYC 4360 Psychopharmacology (4)
Classification of psychoactive drugs, principles of action, development and testing, effects and dangers, users and abusers, treatment abuse, therapeutic use. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000; PSYC 3090 or 1100 strongly recommended.
Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 3250 Behavior Modification (4)
The extension of principles and concepts emerging from the experimental analysis of behavior to problems of behavior modification outside the laboratory. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000.PSYC 4410 Abnormal Psychology (4)
The concepts of normality, abnormality, and psychopathology. Symptom syndromes of neurosis, psychosis, and other behavior abnormalities. Methodological problems in the investigation of mental illness and psychotherapy. Prerequisite: PSYC 1000. (Y)PSYC 4630 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Clinical Methods (4)
The clinical area of applied psychology, including review of concepts involved in the interview process, principles of psychotherapy, and methods of clinical research. Prerequisite: PSYC 4410 or 4610.EPSY 5610 Micro Counseling I (2)
Development and practice of the basic skills of counseling, especially the skills of listening. Use of brief videotaped counseling sessions ("microcounseling"). Students will role-play to observe, analyze, and evaluate techniques of counseling.EPSY 5620 Micro Counseling II (2)
Development of the counselor's ability to influence others. Use of brief videotaped counseling sessions ("microcounseling"). Students will role-play to observe, analyze, and evaluate techniques of counseling. Prerequisite: EPSY 5610.EPSY 6025 Psychopathology of Childhood (4)
Seminar in developmental psychopathology; advanced case study, differential diagnosis, assessment procedures, treatment and placements. Prerequisites: EPSY 6720 and EPSY 6912. (Y)EPSY 6026 Psychopathology in Adulthood (4)
Theoretical and clinical approaches to conceptualization, differential diagnosis, and assessment of psychopathology through adulthood. Application of theories of psychopathology to counseling and psychotherapy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Y)EPSY 6400 Family Psychotherapy (4)
Discussion and activities in psychotherapeutic techniques. Theory and research dealing with family interaction and communication. Diagnostic and intervention methods for dysfunctional family systems. Three hrs. seminar, 2 hrs. act. (Y)EPSY 6403 Psychotherapy with Children (4)
Discussion of theory pertaining to psychotherapeutic interventions with children. Emphasis on developmental psychopathology and its relationship to family interaction. Prerequisite: EPSY 6400. (Y) EPSY 6500 Cognitive Behavior Therapy (4)
Principles and practice of cognitive and behavior therapies, including meta models and transformational linguistics of communication theories. Emphasis on possibilities for integrated therapeutic approach. (F)EPSY 6501 Behavior Modification of the Learning Process (3)
Seminar on prescriptions for individuals and groups; precise task analysis and concept programming, self-pacing, contingency management, and continuous evaluation. Prerequisite: EPSY 6500. (Y)EPSY 6750 Foundations of Counseling (4)
The principles and concepts of counseling, including communication dynamics, intervention techniques, and development of a personal theory of counseling. Prerequisite: "Classified Graduate" status in department or consent of instructor. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Y)EPSY 6751 Counseling and Psychotherapy Theory (4)
Examination of current theories of counseling and psychotherapy; development of individual counseling approach. Prerequisite: EPSY 6750. Three hrs. lect., 2 hrs. act. (Y)EPSY 6752 Cross Cultural Counseling (4)
Focus on cross-cultural counseling and psychotherapy, cultural values and personality formation; value orientation inherent in counseling and psychotherapy; psychological effects of cultural racism; effects of sex roles and life styles within different cultures. Three hrs. lect. plus one three-day workshop. (A)EPSY 6753 Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (4)
Clinical application of psychodynamic theories and procedures. Emphasis on contemporary developments in ego theory, object-relation theory, and psycho-social development. (F)EPSY 6756 Brief Psychotherapy: Dynamic and Strategies (2)
Principles, concepts, and techniques of brief psychotherapy with emphasis on psychodynamic and strategic approaches. (Y)EPSY 6762 Group Procedures and Facilitation (4)
Theories, principles of group dynamics and processes facilitating individual, small group, and organizational change. Interpersonal skills in group process. Clinical analysis of actual group experiences. Prerequisite: EPSY 6750 or PUAD 6812 or instructor's consent. Not open to students with credit for PUAD 6762. (Y)EPSY 6787 Gerontology Counseling (4)
Counseling issues in treating the elderly; transitions, family processes, and significant life events; assessment of psychopathology and planning for treatment of elders, both individually and within a family structure. (Y)
Research Methodology
STAT 3010 Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (4)
Standard scores, t scores, ranked data, linear regression, correlation, measures of association, the normal distribution and its uses, paired comparisons, the uses of chi-square, and introduction to design of experiments. Prerequisite: STAT 1000 or equivalent. (A)STAT 3031 Statistical Methods in Biology (4)
Basic probability and statistical concepts. Introduction to the analysis of variance, correlation and simple linear regression. Nonparametric techniques with application to biology. Prerequisite: MATH 1130 or consent of instructor. (F, W, Sp)STAT 4000 Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences (4)
Introduction to analysis of variance. Prerequisite: STAT 3010 or equivalent. (Y)STAT 4515 Multivariate Analysis (4)
Multiple regression, Bayes regression and discriminant functions. Factor analysis and cluster analysis with special emphasis on treatment of actual data. Prerequisite: STAT 3503 or consent of instructor. (Y)STAT 4601 Regression and Experimental Design (4)
Computational methods in regression and analysis of variance. Methodology of design and analysis of experiments in physical, biological and social sciences. Prerequisite: STAT 3503 (may be taken concurrently). (Y)STAT 4610 Nonparametric Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences (4)
Nonparametric methods appropriate to data found in social science research; e.g., sign test, Wilcoxen test, rank correlation test, tests for independence and randomness; approximate distributions under the null hypothesis; treatment of ties; some estimation procedures. Prerequisite: Stat. 3010 or equivalent. (F)STAT 6510 Analysis of Variance (4)
The theory and application of the statistical methods of experimental design; the analysis of variance and covariance. Cross-listed with MATH 6510. Prerequisites: MATH 2101 and STAT 3503, or consent of instructor. (Y)PSYC 3210 Principles of Survey and Test Construction (4)
Construction of survey and test instruments; use of focus groups; sampling; data collection including interviewing and other survey research techniques; data analysis; interpretation and presentation of results. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000; STAT 1000, and STAT 2010 or STAT 3010.
Special Education
EPSY 5021 Introduction to Educating ALL Students in Diverse Classrooms (4)
Basic concepts, issues and best practices in special/general education, and the development of curriculum and instructional strategies to address diverse student needs (including disabilities) in general education settings.EPSY 6124 Advanced Studies in Augmentative Communication and Assistive Technology (3)
Provides candidates with skills pertinent to assessment and design of individualized augmentative/alternative communication, to assistive technology, legislation and policy relevant to the area, and to strategies for accessing and integrating technology into instruction.(Y)EPSY 6142 Assessment: Students with Moderate-Severe Disabilities (5)
Issues, purposes, and methods relevant to the assessment of students with moderate to severe disabilities for educational programming, including appropriate selection and interpretation of a variety of assessment approaches. Follow-up on intervention strategies in EPSY 6137 with more sophisticated behavioral and instructional techniques. Prerequisite: EPSY 6137.EPSY 6720 Theory and Assessment of Cognition (4)
Concepts of intelligence and their use in mental testing. Major types of individually administered intelligence tests, their uses and interpretation. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged for materials. Please consult the quarterly Class Schedule for the current fee. Prerequisite: EPSY 6701 or equivalent. (Y)EPSY 6746 Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities (4)
Diagnosis and rehabilitation of learning disabilities emphasizing a neuropsychological approach. A miscellaneous course fee will be charged for materials. Please consult the quarterly Schedule of Classes for the current fee. Prerequisite: course work in cognition and development assessment or consent of instructor. Three hrs. seminar, 3 hrs. lab. (Sp)PSYC 3200 Psychological Tests (4)
Introduction to selecting and evaluating standardized tests of aptitude, achievement, personality, and other human traits. Validity, reliability, generalizability, and ethics. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000; STAT 1000, and STAT 2010, or STAT 3010. (Y)
Health Care Administration and Government Regulations
ANTH 3720 Medical Anthropology (4)
The ecology of health, magical beliefs, and medicine; public health and medical problems as affected by cultural differences; the effects of acculturation upon mental and physical health. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor. (Sp)EPSY 6139 Legal Rights of the Handicapped (3)
Examine legal rights of handicapped and normal individuals as they exist and are developing under Federal, State and Local law. Prerequisite: EPSY 5021. (Y)EPSY 6785 Law and Ethics in Counseling (3)
Professional ethics and statutory, regulatory and decisional laws currently applicable to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Confidentiality, mandated reporting laws, family and child laws as they affect clinical practice. The relationship between a counselor's personal values and his or her professional behavior and ethics. (Y)EPSY 6786 Child Abuse Assessment (1)
Legal and clinical aspects of child abuse as an issue in counseling and psychotherapy practice. Child abuse reporting laws and procedures, the psychological and family system variables important in assessment, and both individual and family treatment strategies. CR/NC grading only. (Y)HSC 3350 Health Legislation and Government Programs (4)
Current Federal and State health legislation, regulations, and standards, and their effect on professional practice. Historical development of various health programs and their current status. Prerequisite: HSC 3300. (Y)HSC 3800 Multicultural Issues in Health Care (4)
The complex transcultural issues surrounding delivery and acceptance of health care. Impact of cultural values and ethnicity on understanding health and illness, and the utilization of health care services. Concepts and definitions of culture, ethnicity, traditional health beliefs, health and illness. Prerequisite: SOC 1000 or ANTH 1000 or permission of instructor.Go Back to Subject Index
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