May 18, 2024  
2008-2009 Academic Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • PLA 300 - Prior Learning Portfolio Development


    Develop comprehensive written documentation of prior learning experience for credit. Emphasis on research, experiential learning theories, and narrative writing skills.

    Notes
    Students completing the course will be assigned a grade of “S” (Satisfactory) or “U” (Unsatisfactory). Satisfactory course completion required for submission of portfolio for credit. Open to C.A.L.L. students.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101-102 with a grade of “C” or higher. University writing assessment sample required, if grade of “C” or higher was not earned in ENGL 101-102.

    Lec. 1Cr. 1
  
  • PLEG 101 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies


    Designed to acquaint student with the concept, background and definition of the legal assistant and work in law-related situations.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 201 - Administrative Law


    Role of the paralegal in interpreting and applying the rules and regulations promulgated by government agencies.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 202 - Civil Procedure and Trials


    Law as practiced in civil cases, along with appeal structure and procedures.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 205 - Legal Investigation


    Sources used in developing case information to include library materials, court records, statements by witnesses, and the use of relevant professionals and experts.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 207 - Corporate Law


    Practical aspects of the law of business corporations, i.e., detailed analysis of partnerships and corporations, corporate forms and structure, stock and dividends, and corporate dissolution.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 208 - Real Property Practice


    Law of real estate transactions. Topics analyzed include general principles of real estate law, conveying of property, closing of loans, sale of real estate, sales contracts, title examination of property, deed preparation, foreclosures, leasing of real estate, option contracts and recording of various instruments.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 209 - Trusts and Estates


    Law and procedure of wills, administration of estates and probate procedures. Topics include problems of death without a will, drafting of wills, use of trusts in wills, administration of small estates, valuation of assets, tax considerations, insurance considerations, probate court forms, and procedures in estate planning.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 220 - Domestic Relations Law


    Specific aspects of domestic relations law, including annulment, divorce, custody, child support, and adoptions.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 221 - Income Tax Practice


    Introduction to basic tax preparation with emphasis on the legal aspects involved in preparing state and federal income tax returns.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 222 - Labor Relations Law


    Labor legislation and procedures employed by labor and management to resolve disputes.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 223 - Litigation and Trial Practice


    Litigation and trial practice to include court organization, federal and state civil procedure, civil courses of action, introduction to evidence, trial preparation, trial and appeal procedures.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 224 - Products Liability


    Theories, defenses, and remedies available in products liability litigation.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 225 - Paralegal Internship


    Supervised work in a law office.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 226 - Criminal Procedures and Trials


    Practice of law in criminal cases along with appeal structure and procedures.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 227 - Torts


    Intentional and negligent injuries and no-fault liability with emphasis on protection of persons and property from physical harm.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 228 - Contracts


    Law relating to contracts including such topics as offer and acceptance, form and consideration, assignment and discharge. Special emphasis is given to Louisiana law.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 250 - Legal Research


    Basic skills used in legal research to include analysis and evaluation of information.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 251 - Legal Writing


    Development of practical skills for legal writing and presentation of information.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PLEG 301 - Admiralty Law


    Substantive maritime law, related case decisions, and preparation of documents.

    Prerequisites: Fifteen hours of Paralegal Studies.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 103 - Fundamentals of Process Plant Technology


    Duties and responsibilities of process plant operators. Process plant equipment is introduced. Relationships and interactions between production workers and supervisors. Safety and ethical aspects of their position as plant operator.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 121 - Total Quality Management


    Introduction to quality concepts, team concepts, organizational learning, and effective meetings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PRTC 121 and PRTC 110.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 103.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 203 - Safety, Health and the Environment


    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Hazards Agency (OSHA) regulations, general plant safety topics and environmental considerations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PRTC 203 and ENSC 203.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 103.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 204 - Process Operations I


    Safety and operational principles of pumps, compressors, drivers, heat exchangers, cooling towers, furnaces, and valves.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 103 and MATH 113.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 206 - Process Laboratory I


    Operation of computer-simulated processes: tanks, pumps, mix tank, and heat exchanger systems. Includes start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting exercises.

    Prerequisite or corequisite: PRTC 204 and INST 101.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • PRTC 224 - Process Operations II


    Safety and operational principles of towers, boilers, reactors, refrigeration systems, and safe handling of industrial processes.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 204.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 226 - Process Laboratory II


    Continuation of PRTC 206, including computer-simulated processes: Flash tank, unit operations, distillation column. Hands-on operation of distillation column, ABC skid unit, steam turbine, and centrifugal pump maintenance.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 206. Prerequisite or corequisite: PRTC 224.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • PRTC 228 - Unit Operations Laboratory


    Hands-on operation of bench- and laboratory-scale process equipment with emphasis on start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and data collection procedures.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 206; Credit for or registration in PRTC 224.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • PRTC 240 - Troubleshooting


    Fundamentals of process troubleshooting including: identifying abnormal operation conditions, determining the root cause, and specifying corrective actions.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PRTC 240 and PRTC 233.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 206; credit for or registration in 224.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 299 - Process Technology Problem Session


    Performance calculations and system diagram exercises for valves, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, distillation towers, and reactors.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lab. 3Cr. 1
  
  • PRTC 310 - Material and Energy Balances


    Material and energy balances as applied to process systems. Estimation of physical and thermodynamic properties.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 224, MATH 170, and CHEM 101.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • PRTC 314 - Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers


    Application of principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation to process heat exchangers and process systems.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 310 or TECH 324.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • PRTC 320 - Advanced Utility Systems


    Analysis of process plant utility systems, including: electrical, steam, cooling water, and fuel gas.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PRTC 320 and PHYS 152.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 224.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 414 - Process Computer Applications


    Application of computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, ProVision, etc.) for process analysis. Oral and written reports are required.

    Prerequisites: PRTC 226, CPST 101, and TECH 324.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 6Cr. 3
  
  • PRTC 430 - Special Topics in Process Plant Technology


    Special topics in process plant technology.

    Notes
    May be repeated for credit as topics vary, lecture and/or lab, to accrue a maximum of 9 credit hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1-4
  
  • PRTC 450 - Oil and Gas Production


    Issues, equipment, and processes used in oil and gas exploration and production processing.

    Prerequisite: PRTC 204. Corequisite: PRTC 224.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 4
  
  • PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology


    Provides an understanding of human behavior and lays a foundation for additional work in psychology.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 101 or PSYC 201.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 5, 8, 10
    Writing Enriched Course WE
  
  • PSYC 211 - Educational Psychology


    Scientific methods and psychological principles and their application to learning, the development of personality, sources of motivation, mental hygiene, and the utilization of human talents.

    Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 226 - American Diversity


    Survey of minority groups in American culture, including historical, socioeconomic, and psychological influences on intergroup discrimination.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 233 - Psychology of Human Development


    Physical, psychological, and social aspects of the individual from conception to death. Cultural, social, and hereditary factors that affect the individual’s behavior throughout the life cycle.

    Prerequisite: 3 sem. hrs. in psychology or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 305 - Psychology of Learning


    Learning principles including operant and classical conditioning, motivation, memory, and social behavior. Theory and practical applications are addressed.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201 or PSYC 211.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 310 - Child Psychology


    Development of the human being from birth to the adolescent period is considered with respect to physical, mental, emotional, and social growth.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201 or PSYC 211 or EDUC 200.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
  
  • PSYC 311 - Adolescent Psychology


    Development of the human being throughout adolescence is considered with respect to physical, mental, emotional, and social growth.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201 or PSYC 211 or EDUC 200.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
    General Education Gen. Ed. 8, 10
  
  • PSYC 321 - Industrial and Business Psychology


    Psychology of industrial production and morale, including personnel psychology, and the psychology of the consumer.

    Notes
    Offered primarily for students of business administration and other curricula which lead a person into industry.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 389 - Internship in Applied Psychology


    Supervised experience in applied settings.

    Lab. 9Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 399 - Special Problems


    Independent study under the direction of psychology faculty member.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201 and permission of instructor.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 404 - History and Theories of Psychology


    Various schools of psychology identified and their contributions evaluated. Survey emphasis is historical, and antecedents of historical changes are illustrated. Developmental trends in the fields of psychology are emphasized.

    Prerequisite: 6 semester hours in psychology and 60 hours or more.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 427 - Experimental Methodology in Psychology


    Basic principles and methodology in psychology research. Identification and selection of variables relevant to psychological research and research papers.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 427 and PSYC 520.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 428 - Experimental Procedures in Psychology


    Advanced research design, including the procedures, execution, and analysis of experiments in psychology. Students assist in conducting experiments and write the research into APA style.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 428 and PSYC 521.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 427 and STAT 231 or their equivalents.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 431 - Abnormal Psychology


    Survey of behavior disorders with special emphasis on diagnosis, symptoms, and etiology.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 431 and 522.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in Psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 440 - Psychology of Gender


    Examination of research on gender and a contrast of that research with gender stereotypes.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 440 and PSYC 540.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 447 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    Applied behavior analysis focusing on psychological disorders.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 447 and PSYC 547.

    Prerequisites: 6 semester hours in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 451 - Theories of Personality


    Survey of major personality theories.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 451 and PSYC 524.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 454 - Health Psychology


    Introduction to health psychology. Behavioral factors in physical illness, including an examination of stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, drugs, physical activity, eating, and personal control.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 454 and PSYC 554, PSYC 354, or NURS 301.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 455 - Addictive Behaviors


    Current research on addictive behavior with emphasis on drug abuse and gambling. Behavioral and neurophysiological mechanisms of drug action.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 455 and PSYC 555.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. of psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 461 - Social Psychology


    Social influences on human behaviors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 461 and PSYC 526.

    Prerequisite: 3 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 462 - Psychology of Aging


    Theoretical and applied information on the psychology of later life.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 462 and PSYC 562.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 471 - Physiological Psychology


    Biological bases of behavior, including the physiology of the nervous system as it relates to overall functioning as well as to the topics of learning, memory, motivation, emotion, sleep, and behavior disorders.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 471 and PSYC 331 or PSYC 571.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 475 - Topics in Psychology


    Special topics in the field of psychology. Topics may vary from semester to semester, with emphasis on current trends in psychological research, assessment, applications, and/or treatment.

    Notes
    May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 hours.

    Prerequisites: 60 hours or more.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 480 - Cognitive Psychology


    Neural basis of cognition; perception and attention; human memory; problem solving; reasoning; and intelligence.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 480 and PSYC 580.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 499 - Advanced General Psychology


    Capstone course. Comprehensive review of general psychology and other discipline specific areas.

    Notes
    Registration required in the semester prior to the final semester.

    Prerequisite: senior psychology majors. (Course subject to revision.)

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 520 - Experimental Methodology in Psychology


    Basic principles and methodology in psychology research. Identification and selection of variables relevant to psychological research and research papers. Students evaluate and interpret research and read professional research literature.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 520 and PSYC 427.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 524 - Theories of Personality


    Survey of major personality theories. Students analyze and evaluate scholarly research that tests hypotheses drawn from major personality theories.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 524 and PSYC 451.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 526 - Social Psychology


    Social influences on human behaviors. Students explore, analyze, synthesize, and question information obtained from directed readings and independent research.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 526 and PSYC 461.

    Prerequisites: 3 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 540 - Psychology of Gender


    Examination of research on gender and a contrast of that research with gender stereotypes. Students examine the research literature and submit reports on current published research as well as participate in collection of data for gender-related social behaviors.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 540 and PSYC 440.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 547 - Applied Behavior Analysis


    Survey of basic principles of applied behavior analysis, including definition and measurement of behavior, functional analysis, single subject research design, methods of increasing behavior, methods of decreasing behavior, discrimination, generalization, and maintenance, application to educational, clinical and social settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit given for PSYC 547 and PSYC 447.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 554 - Health Psychology


    Introduction to health psychology. Behavioral factors in physical illness, including an examination of stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, drugs, physical activity, eating, and personal control. Students examine the research literature and submit reports on risk factors that pertain to personal health.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 554 and PSYC 454, PSYC 354, or NURS 301.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 201.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 562 - Psychology of Aging


    Theoretical and applied information on the psychology of later life. Students analyze, evaluate, and report scientific research on the aging process.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 562 and PSYC 462.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 571 - Physiological Psychology


    Biological bases of behavior, including the physiology of the nervous system as it relates to overall functioning as well as to the topics of learning, memory, motivation, emotion, sleep, and behavior disorders. Lectures and discussions will be supplemented by reading and reports of the professional research literature, focusing on the extent to which the current research supplements or alters the existing research knowledge base.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 571 and PSYC 471 or PSYC 331.

    Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 580 - Cognitive Psychology


    Neural basis of cognition, perception, and attention. Human memory, problem solving, reasoning, and intelligence. Students explore, analyze, synthesize, and question information obtained from directed readings and independent research.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 580 and PSYC 480.

    Prerequisite: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 600 - Advanced Topics in Behavior Analysis


    An examination of current research in applied behavior analysis, experimental evaluation of interventions.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 547 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 602 - Teaching Psychology


    Practical experience for teaching psychology. Students learn techniques in lesson planning, lecture writing, and exam preparation.

    Notes
    May be repeated once for a total of 2 sem. hrs. Credit may not count toward a degree in psychology.

    Prerequisite: 9 sem. hrs. of graduate courses in psychology.

    Cr. 1
  
  • PSYC 603 - Principles of Learning and Behavior


    Analysis of the major theories and research results relevant to learning, an examination of the basic principles of respondent and operant learning in the context of behavior change. Basic and applied research will be considered.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 609 - Group Dynamics


    Interpersonal behavior in small groups; attention to group structure, communication, individual factors, and experimental techniques. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and role playing.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 617 - Behavioral Assessment


    General principles of psychological measurement and behavioral assessment including validity, reliability, correlation techniques, errors of measurement. Item analysis, test weights, scaling procedures, development and use of norms. Indirect, direct, and functional analysis of behavior, treatment integrity. Discussion of various psychological and educational instruments.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 620 - Psychological Data


    Data management, analysis, single subject research methodology, graphing, interpreting, evaluating behavioral data. Program monitoring and evaluation.

    Prerequisite: STAT 231 or equivalent.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 621 - Applied Research Methods in Psychology


    Development of research skills by designing research, collecting and analyzing data, using statistical analyses, and writing research reports.

    Notes
    Students complete an independent research project.

    Prerequisites: STAT 231 or equivalent; PSYC 428 or equivalent; permission of department head.

    Lec. 2 Lab. 2Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 622 - Psychopathology


    Theoretical, etiological and therapeutic aspects of psychopathological conditions. Criteria for diagnosing emphasized.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 431 or PSYC 522.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 626 - Social and Cultural Diversity


    Contemporary research and theory on cultural diversity. Emphasis on attaining multicultural literacy and understanding intergroup and interpersonal relations.  No duplicate credit for COUN 626.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 461 or PSYC 526, or permission of department head.      

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 631 - Techniques of Counseling


    Contemporary techniques of counseling with some consideration of major theories and ethical problems. Special emphasis on individual differences, including social and emotional needs of clients.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 600.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 633 - Child Growth and Development


    Consideration of the characteristics and principles of growth and development throughout the various stages of childhood.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 634 - Adolescent Growth and Development


    Development throughout adolescence is considered with respect to physical, mental, emotional, and social growth. Consideration will be given to earlier stages of development as they pertain to adolescence. Emphasis placed on factors that contribute to normal and abnormal behavior, as well as potential intervention strategies for adolescents.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 635 - Analysis of the Individual


    Theory and practice of psychological and educational tests used in appraising and counseling individuals. Administration and scoring of group tests; oral and written interpretation of test results.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 639 - Human Growth and Development


    Comprehensive course dealing with the characteristics of normal growth and development throughout the life cycle. Emphasis is placed upon the respective roles of maturation and learning. Consideration is given to emotional, social, mental, and physical development.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 642 - Sport Psychology


    Analysis of psychological factors and principles affecting physical performances, behavior, and emotions in sports.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 642 and HHP 642.

    Prerequisites: 6 sem. hrs. in psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 645 - Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Disorders


    Current research and treatment perspectives for individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 631.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 651 - Group Counseling


    Current theory and techniques of group counseling; experimental methods and demonstrations.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 631.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 631.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 655 - Addictive Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment


    Screening and assessment for addictive disorders, review of evidence-based treatment strategies for addictions including behavioral, psychosocial, and pharmacological interventions.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 455 or PSYC 555 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 656 - Couples and Family Counseling


    An introduction to the profession, major theories, and practices of marriage and family therapy, including historical development of principle conceptualization of cybernetic and systems theory and topics dealing with divorce, blended families, and interventions commonly used with couples and families.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 656.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 665 - Counseling Skills


    Training in counseling concepts, attending and listening skills. Supervised competency-based counseling experience through role-playing and with actual clients. Students record a video of a counseling session, which is evaluated by the professional counseling faculty. Students who fail to achieve an acceptable rating on the video will receive a grade of no credit earned (NCE).

    Notes
    May be repeated once, but only 3 hours will count toward the degree. Open only to counseling majors. No duplicate credit for COUN 607.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 631 and an acceptable GRE score.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 667 - Counseling Practicum


    Supervised practice in counseling with a variety of clients and problems.

    Notes
    Open only to counseling majors.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PSYC 665, permission of department head, and 33 graduate hours toward a degree in counseling.

    Lab. 6Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 668 - Counseling Theories


    Intensive study of current counseling theories and their application.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 605.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 665 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 673 - Seminar in Psychological Measurement


    Seminar devoted to the major psychological problems and the role of the psychologist. Special emphasis on the application of statistical data to research. Attention to ethical problems in measurement of research.

    Notes
    The course may be repeated, but the student is limited to a total of 3 sem. hrs. credit.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 1-3Cr. 1-3
  
  • PSYC 680 - Independent Study


    Independent research into an area of interest in psychology or counseling.

    Notes
    May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 hours.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Cr. 1
  
  • PSYC 681 - Wechsler Scales


    In-depth study in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R), and the Wechsler Pre-school and Primary Scale of Intelligence-Revised (WPPSI-R).

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 681 and PSYC 601.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 617 and permission of instructor.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 682 - Binet Scales


    An in-depth study in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Revised Binet.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for PSYC 682 and PSYC 601.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 617 and permission of instructor.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 683 - Intelligence Testing


    Administration, scoring, and interpretation of intelligence tests and academic ability tests. Emphasis on the latest edition of the Stanford-Binet.

    Prerequisite: PSYC 617.

    Lec. 1 Lab. 4Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 685 - Professional Orientation and Ethics


    Ethical and legal concerns of counselors, psychologists, and behavior analysts as they apply to various professional activities and settings.

    Notes
    No duplicate credit for COUN 637.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department head.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 688 - Mental Health Counseling Practicum


    Supervised practice in mental health counseling totaling 100 clock hours with a variety of clients and problems.

    Notes
    Failure to achieve 100 clock hours will result in “NCE” grade; student must enroll for a second term. Open only to Counseling Psychology majors.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of PSYC 665, and 39 graduate hours toward a degree in counseling psychology.

    Lec. 3Cr. 3
  
  • PSYC 691 - Process of Clinical Supervision


    Theories, techniques, processes, and legal and ethical issues related to the supervision of counselors. Each student will supervise those enrolled in Counseling Practicum (PSYC 667).

    Prerequisite: PSYC 698 or permission of department head.

    Lec. 3 Lab. 3Cr. 3
 

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