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3.00 Credits
Advanced study of the biological bases of behavior. Critical examination of current research articles and theoretical models in one or more areas of biological psychology such as neuroanatomy and physiology, psychopharmacology, endocrinology, evolutionary theory, and the adaptive significance of behavior. Students will make formal oral and written presentations of individual or group projects. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the psychology graduate program.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth seminar designed to investigate and discuss current topics in counseling/ clinical psychology, including assessment and intervention techniques, professional ethics, multicultural issues, and outcome research. Students will present formal written and oral presentations and lead class discussions of advanced issues relevant to counseling/clinical theory, research, or practice. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the psychology graduate program.
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3.00 Credits
Students will receive exposure to theoretical background, current research, and contemporary issues in counseling/clinical, cognitive, comparative/ physiological, developmental, and social/ personality psychology. Presentations will be given by faculty, second year graduate students, and guest speakers in their fields of expertise. Professional issues including ethics in psychological research and practice, the dissemination of scholarly discourse, the status and coherence of the discipline, and its role in a multicultural, global society will also be explored. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the psychology graduate program.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to pedagogical theories, styles, and strategies as they apply to college teaching of psychology. Students will explore a range of options available to a college instructor in the presentation of course material, learning assessment tools, test construction, and grading. Different styles of learning, especially as they may apply to a multicultural student population, will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to write and practice giving lectures, lead mock discussion groups, and construct mock exams. Students must enroll in PSYC 680 in the first semester of their second year of study. Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirement: Completion of fifteen (15) units in the graduate program. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Students will spend a minimum of ten hours per week working within a social service, mental health, educational or business/industry setting, with the goal of applying psychological knowledge to and learning about the delivery of services in that setting. Students will be supervised both on site, and by the course instructor. Students enrolled in the course will meet three hours per week as a group to discuss issues and readings relevant to their experiences. Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirement: Completion of nine (9) units in the graduate program. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Faculty-supervised research. May be repeated, but no more than six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the Master's degree. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Preparation of the thesis. Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restriction: Approved thesis proposal, and completion of twenty-seven (27) units in the graduate program. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of thesis advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Registration in this course is limited to students who have received a grade of Report in Progress (RP) in PSYC 699. Also, student must be registered in PSYC 700, GRAD 699_EX, or some other course when the completed thesis is granted final approval. May be repeated. Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in PSYC 699 with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP).
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4.00 Credits
Analysis and description of the structure and dynamics of human society. The application of scientific methods to the observation and analysis of social groups and processes. Students learn the language, tools, findings, and theories of the sociologist at work.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Justice Studies. Explores economic, social, and criminal justice issues by means of sociological, philosophical, and legal perspectives and methodologies. Students will critically assess the obstacles and opportunities central to the pursuit of justice in the United States and abroad. Topics of analysis may include formal legal systems, institutionalization of injustice, environmental justice, and genocide.
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