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  • PSY 4921: Graduate School Preparation

    1.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is designed to help students be successful in their applications to graduate school. In this class, students will look into graduate programs, prepare drafts of materials for use in applying to graduate programs, and have a chance to ask questions about graduate school and how to be successful. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Prerequisite(s): PSY 2010 or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required Prerequisite:    PSY 2010
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  • PSY 4930: Senior Project: Independent Research I

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Ideally suited to students wishing to pursue a research-oriented career or a graduate degree in psychology. This course reviews and expands on skills required to conduct and disseminate research using the scientific method. By the end of the semester, students are expected to submit an IRB research proposal and successfully defend their thesis proposal. Students are then encouraged to register for PSY 4940, giving them the opportunity to carry out their research project. Given the advanced nature of this research experience, students must have completed at least one of the psychology methods courses and accompanying lab to enroll. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Co-requisite(s): PSY 4935 Prerequisite(s): instructor permission Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 A PSY 3015 ( A PSY 3400 A PSY 3405 ) ( O PSY 3410 A PSY 3415 ) ( O PSY 3430 A PSY 3435 ) Corequisite:    PSY 4935
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  • PSY 4935: Senior Project: Independent Research I Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    In this lab, students enrolled in PSY 4930 will perform computer-based and supervised activities such as turnitin.com registration and use, electronic literature searches, selection of inferential statistical tests using decision trees, data set analysis and interpretation using SPSS, graphing with Microsoft Excel, IRB submissions, and PowerPoint presentations (their creation and dissemination). (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Co-requisite(s): PSY 4930 Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 ( A PSY 3400 A PSY 3405 ) ( O PSY 3410 A PSY 3415 ) ( O PSY 3430 A PSY 3435 ) Corequisite:    PSY 4930
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  • PSY 4940: Senior Project: Independent Research II

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Ideally suited to students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in psychology. This course allows students to conduct research for which they have received IRB approval. Students will complete their research project with individualized mentorship from a faculty member and submit an APA-style professional paper. Though not required, it is anticipated that many students will submit their research for presentation and/or publication.This course may be repeated for up to 12 credits with a maximum of 3 credits applied toward a psychology degree. This course serves as one option for satisfying the senior capstone requirement of the psychology major, and if used as such, this is intended as a culminating experience in undergraduate study of psychology. While it may be taken earlier, students using this course to fulfill the capstone requirement must have successfully completed 24 credit hours of psychology courses beyond PSY 1010 to enroll. This course is generally taken during the Spring semester, after having completed PSY 4930 - Senior Project: Independent Research I and PSY 4935 - Senior Project: Independent Research I Lab the preceding Fall semester, though exceptions are considered. Due to the individualized mentorship model of this course, instructor permission is always required to enroll. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 and PSY 3010 and PSY 3015 and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 A PSY 3015
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  • PSY 4950: History and Systems

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is a comparison of different theories and methods of psychology and their historical context. An evaluation of theories and methods from philosophical and scientific standpoints will be carried out. This course serves as one option for satisfying the senior capstone requirement of the psychology major and is thus intended as a culminating experience in undergraduate study of psychology. Students must have successfully completed 24 credit hours of psychology courses beyond PSY 1010 to enroll. As this course includes a heavy historical experimental focus, students must have completed at least one methods course before enrolling. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and PSY 2010 and PSY 3010 and PSY 3015 and [(PSY 3400 and PSY 3405) or (PSY 3410 and PSY 3415) or (PSY 3430 and PSY 3435)] - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PSY 1010 A PSY 2010 A PSY 3010 A PSY 3015 ( A PSY 3400 A PSY 3405 ) ( O PSY 3410 A PSY 3415 ) ( O PSY 3430 A PSY 3435 )
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  • PSY 4999: Engaged Learning in Psychology: Variable Topic

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course is designed to provide experiential, project-based, or engaged learning of psychological principles. The course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits and is repeatable up to 2 times for a maximum of 12 credits. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed], Summer [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 and instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C-Prerequisite Can Be Concurrent? Yes (PSY 1010)Repeatable for Add?l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Prerequisite:    PSY 1010
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  • PSY 6100: Ethics, Law, and Professional Practices

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Clinical psychology is an exciting, multifaceted, and rewarding field; however, the nature of our work introduces ethical challenges. Ethics, Law, and Professional Practices, prepares doctoral students with introductory knowledge of foundational ethical principles and legal statutes. Unlike content that can be learned and retained in a static manner, psychologists must develop fluency with ethical standards so that they can be applied into daily practice. This course lays the foundation for that process to continue throughout doctoral training. In this course, students will learn to identify and apply relevant APA ethical codes and legal standards. Students will utilize critical thinking skills to analyze realistic hypothetical situations that pose ethical conflicts. Issues related to cultural competency and diversity will be discussed. Students will also be introduced to a model of ethical reasoning and encouraged to apply this model throughout their professional development. This course helps prepare students for clinical training experiences such as practicum.This course contributes to Profession Wide Competencies of Ethical and Legal Standards, Individual and Cultural Diversity, Professional Values and Attitudes, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and Consultation and Interprofessional Skills. This course also contributes to Discipline Specific Knowledge of Cognitive Aspects of Behavior, Social Aspects of behavior, and Advanced Integrative Knowledge in Scientific Psychology. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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  • PSY 6250: Applied Assessment I: Cognitive and Achievement Assessment

    4.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course teaches the skills of administration and scoring of major cognitive and achievement assessment instruments (i.e., WISC-V, WAIS-IV) in the context of recent theories and research. An overview of other tests will also be presented. The topic of Learning Disorders is introduced along with historical, conceptual and relevant clinical issues. The APA Ethics Codes and Professional Standards pertinent to testing and dissemination of test results will be discussed along with educational, employment, and social implications of assessment and the development of communication skills and appropriate interventions. Issues of assessing culturally and linguistically diverse individuals are integrated throughout the course (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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  • PSY 6255: Applied Assessment II: Psychosocial and Personality Assessment

    4.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course continues training in and experience with measurement theory, psychological testing, evaluation, and assessment. The course begins with coverage of general measurement topics and is followed by an overview of specific tools designed to assess social, emotional, behavioral, and personality factors across the lifespan. In addition, students will gain ?hands-on? experience with administration, interpretation, and written presentation of assessment results. These experiences are designed to facilitate understanding of how test data have the potential to inform therapeutic intervention and case formulation. Ethical and diversity-related considerations will be examined and incorporated throughout the course. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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  • PSY 6270: Motivation and Emotion

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This seminar course contains content to develop your understanding of psychology from a scientific way of knowing and to inform you of theories of motivation, emotion, and affect. The curriculum of this course is designed to enhance your abilities to be effective in a clinical setting. Throughout this course, principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity are discussed in directed reading and formal seminar discussion. Further, content from this course connects with content from PSY 6400: Advanced Social Psychology, PSY 6700: Statistics and Research Design, and PSY 6450: Psychopathology. Finally, this course provides foundational material for PSY 6520: Clinical Practicum, PSY 6530: Field Practicum, PSY 6810: Addictions Treatment, and PSY 7990: Pre-Doctoral Internship. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)]Registration Restriction(s): PsyD students only
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