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  • PSYC 362: Measurement and Evaluation

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA In this course, students examine the role of measurement and evaluation in regular and special education. Proceeding from an understanding of the essential qualities of all measurement instruments, including validity and reliability, students learn to plan, construct, and analyze the results of classroom tests, use of alternative/authentic assessments, and to evaluate standardized tests. Assessment instruments are summarized using measures of central tendency, variability, relationship, and are interpreted using norms and standard scores. Representative measures of aptitude and achievement for regular and special education populations will be examined. Students will also consider the current social and ethical implications involved in assessment. Priority to Education students. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 371: Psychological Disorders of Childhood

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA This course provides an introduction to the theoretical understanding of maladaptive behavior in children and adolescents. Attention is given to the psychological, organic, and social determinants of childhood psychopathology. Students examine assessment and classification procedures for childhood disorders, as well as a descriptive analysis of a range of specific maladies (e.g., childhood psychosis, anxiety disorders, intellectual and cognitive disorders, antisocial behavior, psychophysiological disorders, and others). In addition, the course discusses a number of intervention strategies employed with children displaying problematic behavior, focusing on current psychological, environmental, and biochemical therapeutic manipulations. Finally, an overview of different prevention approaches are discussed. This course is appropriate for students planning to work with emotionally handicapped children in school and clinical settings. Offered every year. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 372: Psychoeducational Assessment of Educational Disabilities

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA This course provides an introduction to psychoeducational assessment in special education, with a focus on learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and mental retardation. Emphasis is on assessment as a multifaceted process, which must proceed from an understanding of basic concepts of measurement and evaluation. Students examine various instruments currently used for standardized and informal assessment of intelligence, achievement, adaptive behavior, affect, and language. Working with an individual child, the student selects appropriate evaluation instruments, administers and scores the battery, and writes an evaluation report interpreting the results and suggesting an appropriate educational program. This course is designed primarily for students who will become special education teachers at the elementary or secondary level. This course is also relevant for those who will become part of the support system for students with handicaps, especially school psychologists and social workers. Offered every fall. Priority to Education students. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 207
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  • PSYC 385: Industrial Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA This course is an introduction to the many areas of interest to the industrial psychologist. Students will learn how various theories in psychology have been applied to solving problems such as worker motivation, leadership, group interaction, and testing and research in the workplace. Students will analyze these problems from many different perspectives in order to understand how psychological theory can be used to improve individual and organizational functions. Prerequisite: PSYC 101
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  • PSYC 392-393: Special Topics in Psychology I-II

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits each LA ?pecial topics" courses serve as a vehicle by which a department may offer a topical or thematic study not included in the regular course offerings. The specific content is indicated when the course is listed in the schedule of classes. Prerequisite: Permission of Dean
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  • PSYC 402: Psychological Research Methodology and Lab I

    4.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Four Credits LA This course provides an introduction to nonexperimental, correlational, and experimental methods of research. Topics include ethics in research, statistics for behavioral sciences, and the use of computers for data analysis. Class discussion and student projects are designed to teach the student how to read and critically evaluate popular and professional literature in psychology. Students plan, carry out, evaluate, and write APA-style reports on research projects. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, MATH 130 and CSIS 103, or EDUC 150
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  • PSYC 403: Psychological Research Methodology and Lab II

    4.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Four Credits LA This course provides an emphasis on experimental and quasi-experimental methods of research in psychology. It continues the study of statistical methods including analysis of variance, and use of computers to analyze data. Students plan, carry out, evaluate, and write APA-style reports on research projects. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, 402; MATH 130 and CSIS 103, or EDUC 150
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  • PSYC 409: Ethics and Professional Issues

    1.00 Credits
    Marist College

    One Credit LA A required course for junior-level psychology majors including change of major and transfer students. The course introduces students to the ethical standards of the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. Case studies illustrating these principles will be discussed. A range of current and relevant professional issues will be featured each semester. Offered in fall and spring. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and at least sophomore standing
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  • PSYC 411: Principles of Psychological Testing

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA This course reviews the principles of test construction, administration, scoring, and interpretation of both group and individual tests; studies the major theories and techniques of intelligence, aptitude, and proficiency testing; surveys interest and personality tests; and provides an overview of behavior assessment. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PSYC 101, MATH 130 and CSIS 103, or EDUC 150
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  • PSYC 420: Psychological Research Methods III

    3.00 Credits
    Marist College

    Three Credits LA Extends knowledge and skills learned in PSYC 402 and 403 to more advanced research designs, statistics, and computer data analysis. Includes repeated measures ANOVA, regression analysis, and qualitative designs. Students will design projects, collect data, and write results in APA style and poster style. Recommended for students planning to attend graduate programs. Offered every other year or by demand. Prerequisites: PSYC 402, PSYC 403
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