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NCU Catalog - April 2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Codes and Course Length
Course Codes
NCU course codes include a course prefix and number. The course prefix identifies the content area of a course and the number identifies the course-level (e.g., Undergraduate, Master’s. etc.). Courses in this catalog section are list by School and content area in numerical order.
Example: The course prefix “ACC” indicates Accounting content
Course Numbering
Course numbering used at NCU is as follows:
| Undergraduate |
1000 to 4999 |
| Master’s |
5000 to 6999;
5000-8 to 6999-8 |
| Doctoral and Advance Studies Certificates |
7000 to 8999;
7000-8 to 8999-8 |
| Doctoral Sequence Courses |
9000 to 9799;
9901A-D to 9904A-D
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Course Length
Course length varies by course and program. Please refer to the course listing in this catalog to determine the length of a specific course.
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LS-3010 - Foundations for Undergraduate Study Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is an orientation to Northcentral University and to the essential skills needed to pursue an undergraduate degree. Academic skills, such as academic integrity, time management, and effective use of the Northcentral Library are introduced. Students will develop the ability to locate, evaluate, use information in the context of academic and professional activities, and use APA form and style in professional communication. This course highlights personal goals, strengths, and overcoming challenges, and provides a roadmap for students to navigate their way towards completion of their educational aspirations.
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PSY-8605 - Evidence-Based Practice in Addictions and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of evidence-based practices essential to effective treatment, rehabilitation and sustained recovery for substance use disorders. Emphasized are models of addiction (including biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives); diagnostic criteria and its relevance to treatment; patient placement criteria; and modes and models of addiction treatment. Included is an exploration of clinical trials leading to the use of empirical evidence in treatment modalities and recognition of the significance of maintaining fidelity in the implementation of evidence-based practices. Other considerations include the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders, family involvement, multicultural factors and the importance of individualizing care as a means toward relapse prevention and sustained recovery.
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PSY-8604 - Addiction Treatment and Special Populations Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the diverse intervention approaches that have been used effectively in special populations, including women, the elderly, veterans, LGBT, and ethnic minorities. Focus will be placed on phases of the therapeutic process from intake/assessment to treatment planning and implementation. The heterogeneity of and within the special populations and the need to ensure appropriate care is provided to this individuals will be emphasized.
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PSY-8603 - Advanced Clinical Supervision: Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Prerequisites: PSY -8602
This course explores the advanced skills and expanded knowledge areas necessary for continued development as a clinical supervisor. Topics include the development of a personal model of clinical supervision and its application via practice and/or current supervisory responsibilities. Practical issues that arise in supervision including managing crises and legal dilemmas will be emphasized. The development of leadership and other skills necessary to enhance one’s performance in mentoring counselors also will be addressed.
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PSY-8602 - Clinical Supervision Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of topics essential to becoming an effective clinical supervisor of addiction counselors. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of tools and skills necessary to mentor counselors in the development of skills through a positive mentoring relationship. Other topics include the significance of the supervisory relationship, the understanding of models and methods of supervision, as well as relevant issues such as cultural diversity, counselor assessment and ethical responsibilities.
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PSY-8601 - Case Management Approaches and Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will focus on methods and approaches to case management as well as the multifaceted role of the modern case manager. Students will examine the functions of case management within the therapeutic process and identify the responsibilities of case management in evaluation and follow-up in a variety of treatment settings.
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PSY-8600 - Integrated Theories of Addiction and Rehabilitation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is designed for the advanced practitioner and those with a working history in addiction treatment interested in learning more about integrated theories of addiction and rehabilitation. Topics to be covered include the history of alcohol and other drug treatment, models and theories of addiction, and neurobiology of addiction with specific focus on a variety of evidenced based approaches. Highlights include a focus on how substances affect the users, the resulting impairments, the recovery process, and how the integration of addiction theory and practices that support rehabilitation.
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PSY-8505 - Mental Health and the Courts Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The intersection of mental health policy, practice, and the law is complicated. In this course the student will be exposed to psycho-legal concepts such as those involved in the use of behavioral health evidence in courts, therapeutic jurisprudence, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, competency to stand trial, and personal rights.
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PSY-8504 - Psychology and Finance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will examine how human psychology influences economic conditions and socio-economic institutions. The student will explore psychological factors, such as fairness, corruption, bad faith, money illusion, confidence, and stories, and how these factors influence the global economy. The student will also examine biases related to financial decision making and economic risk taking as these relate to status-seeking behavior.
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PSY-8503 - Evidence-Based Treatments Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Evidence-based treatments refer to mental and behavioral health interventions for which systematic and empirical research is provided to assess the effectiveness of treatments. Students in this course will be asked to analyze and evaluate treatment approaches in regards to moral, empirical, and political criteria. Students will also be expected to evaluate and synthesize considerations for “good practice” in the absence of empirical evidence and to appraise and select appropriate instruments for evaluation. An overview of the evidence-based culture will also be explored.
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PSY-8502 - Comparative Analysis of Psychotherapies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course the student will analyze the complicated issues associated with various contemporary therapies used by behavioral health practitioners. The student will be exposed to core and peripheral elements of the most commonly used approaches to treating minor and major mental illnesses and behavioral challenges. Methods of therapeutic accountability, clinical feedback and outcome monitoring which can be used across all therapeutic approaches will also be examined.
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PSY-8501 - Mental Health Administration and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Effective development, integration, and maintenance of a mental health organization are necessary in today’s market in order to have sustainability. How ideas will be transformed into reality will be reviewed and how an organization adapts to change will also be discussed. Students in this course will be asked to analyze strategic management factors such as how to best create a multidisciplinary team that will coordinate roles within the organization and maximize supervisory capabilities.
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PSY-8500 - Mental Health Service Policy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Mental health encompasses an extensive and diverse range of services in the United States including substance abuse, school-based mental health, and mental health in the criminal justice system. This course will explore these services as well as approaches to identifying persons who suffer from mental illness, treatment settings, and research and evaluation of mental health policy.
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PSY-8406 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The central theme of this course is the general linear statistical model and its derivative methods including multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA), MANCOVA, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, linear modeling, path analysis and structural equation modeling. The course covers theoretical, computational, and interpretive issues of multivariate exploratory and inferential statistical procedures.
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PSY-8404 - Consulting in Business, Education, and Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Consulting in schools, businesses, and mental health settings requires and array of personal skills, knowledge and information, and techniques. In this course you will learn how to develop personal skills and understanding of consulting to give you a basis to develop a successful consulting program.
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PSY-8403 - Organizational Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of theory, research and practice related to the implementation and management of change in organizations. The role of culture, climate and leadership in planned organizational change is explored.
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PSY-8402 - Work Motivation and Attitudes Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on contemporary theories and research surrounding job attitudes and motivation in the workplace. Strategies for increasing motivation and improving job attitudes, as well as important issues such as diversity, workplace misbehavior, and stress are addressed.
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PSY-8401 - Leadership and Management Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will gain an appreciation of leadership and how it differs from management. Students will approach these topics through a review of literature. Self-assessment on key leadership scales will help the student understand their own profile as leaders, as well as gain additional insight in the characteristics of leaders.
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PSY-8400 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This overview course focuses on the wide variety of topics found within the field of I/O psychology such as employee selection, training and development, job analysis, and motivation. Key theories, recent research and innovative applications within the field will be addressed.
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PSY-8334 - Death and Dying Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will consider the psychological aspects of death and dying in modern society. Students will also explore attitudes toward death and theories related to the stages of death and dying, along with coping strategies for dealing with impending death, the aftermath of suicide, and end of life decisions. This course will also address assisted dying, grief, and survivor’s guilt.
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PSY-8333 - Psychological Practice in Gerontology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the psychologist’s role in elder care management. Topics to be covered include an overview of psychological assessment and evaluation as applied to aging adults as well as therapeutic techniques and intervention related to elderly on individual, group and family level. Ethical considerations in geropsychology practice also will be discussed. Areas of practice such as clinical settings, government and nonprofit agencies, nursing homes, also will be reviewed.
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PSY-8332 - Multicultural Perspectives of Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will examine multicultural influences on the aging process on individuals. Topics to be covered include attitudes toward aging and well-being, social support, elder care, and end of life issues. Gender and ethnic differences in aging experiences will be discussed. Concerns related to special populations also will be addressed.
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PSY-8331 - Aging, Families, and Elder Care Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will examine the gamut of helping services known as elder care. These services include basic assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), to rehabilitation care, aging in place, familial caregiving, long-term care and hospice. This course focuses on the concepts, theories and strategies related to the care of older adults. Common concerns related to elder care needs will be discussed including the emotional strains families may face. A key component of the course will be identification of caregiver strategies, including support groups, respite care and other community resources.
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PSY-8330 - Mental Health and Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will review psychological aging and mental health, an area often misunderstood by older adults, family, caregivers and medical professionals. Common mental health issues such as depression, addiction and anxiety faced by older adults will be addressed. Neurological changes, including Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia spectrum disorders, will be examined. Symptoms, assessment, and treatment options for mental health issues in this population are complicated with the presence of other physical problems and associated medications and treatment. Other topics to discuss include risk factors for non-medication compliance, elderly neglect and abuse in residential homes, loneliness and cross culture differences in coping strategies and social support.
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PSY-8325 - Gender and Cultural Considerations in Disaster Trauma and Response Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course explores diverse populations and their experiences and reactions to various types of trauma. Among the topics addressed are culturally appropriate and effective community interventions designed to foster resilience.
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PSY-8324 - Trauma-informed Interventions with Disaster and Trauma Survivors Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will examine the theories and techniques related to crisis intervention. The roles, responsibilities, and functions of crisis counselors as a member of an interdisciplinary emergency management response team during a local, regional, or national crisis, disaster or other trauma-causing event also will be reviewed. Note: This is not a counseling course.
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PSY-8323 - Trauma-informed Assessment, Risk, and Diagnosis Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides a foundation for the assessment and diagnosis of acute and long-term symptoms associated with traumatic experience. Various measurements of post-traumatic stress will be examined. Attention will also be given to identifying individuals at continued risk for traumatic stress.
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PSY-8322 - Disaster, Terrorism, and Mass Violence: Impacts on Mental Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews human-caused trauma and disaster, including mass shootings, bombings, riots, exposure to biohazards, and acts of terrorism, and their impacts on mental health. It will examine survivor and responder reactions and needs, and introduce strategies to assist individuals in moving on with their lives post-traumatic events.
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PSY-8320 - Psychology of Traumatic Stress Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will identify the different types of trauma and disaster and their antecedents. The neurological implications of traumatic stress will be explored. The history of the field of trauma psychology will be examined. Trauma research and treatment also will be reviewed.
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PSY-8310 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes an evaluative look at complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) from a health psychology perspective. Evidence-based practice in the application of CAM methods to managing physical health needs will be explored. Strategies and techniques leading to successful treatment outcomes will be assessed. Usage of CAM methods for diverse populations including children, older adults, ethnic groups and other minority populations will be examined.
Image description: Complementary and Alternative Medicine can take many forms. This image depicts an open journal with flowers, a lemon, and various spices and herbs. Certain herbs and spices have medicinal properties and have been used over the years to treat various ailments. Some will also keep a journal to notate treatment plans and which treatments did or did not work. This information is helpful for working with your doctor and others on your care team.
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PSY-8309 - Eating Disorders and Obesity Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course surveys topics related to eating disorders and obesity, including etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Specific focus is given to the dispositional, social, and cultural factors associated with the development and maintenance of disordered eating patterns. Implications for psychological and physical health are examined.
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PSY-8308 - Behavioral Nutrition Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Behavioral nutrition investigates the relationship between healthy diet and behavior. In this course, you will learn about what constitutes good nutrition, malnutrition, and under-nutrition. The physiological impact of nutrition will be examined. Psychosocial factors influencing nutrition and behavior will be reviewed.
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PSY-8307 - Psychosocial Factors in Health Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The body-mind connection is a well-researched topic in the field of medicine and psychology. This course will help the student become aware of the body of research surrounding the impact of behavior, personality, and social factors on physical health. Further, it will explore how diversity issues, such as gender, age, and ethnocultural factors influence health-related behaviors.
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PSY-8306 - Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course examines psychological influences on physical health and well-being. Key topics to be explored include health behavior change, diversity in healthcare, social support, chronic illness management, illness prevention, and wellness. The role of health psychologists will be discussed, including how they contribute to healthcare policy.
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PSY-8206 - Sex, Sexuality, and Power Dynamics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will address topics such as domestic and sexual violence, sexual exploitation, sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse, human sex trafficking, prostitution, and pornography. The course will also examine the work in prevention and treatment, and highlight ways to empower survivors of sexual trauma. Public policy efforts to prevent sexual violence and address sexual trauma will be explored.
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PSY-8205 - Psychology and the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Population Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This is a doctoral-level course focuses on advanced issues in psychotherapy and counseling with individuals who identify as Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual (GLB). This course also explores clinical models, family function and dynamics, ethical principles, and counseling techniques.
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PSY-8204 - Psychological Aspects of Gender Variance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This is a doctoral-level course with a comprehensive focus on ethical, appropriate psychotherapy and counseling across the lifespan with individuals that identify as gender variant. The course addresses clinical competencies, theoretical approaches to understanding gender variance, and treatment modalities with both children and adults. The course assumes a basic working knowledge of the current thinking on transgender issues.
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PSY-8203 - Psychology of Gender Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this doctoral-level course, students will think critically about the way in which gender is understood from various perspectives. Students will explore the difference between sex and gender, and how gender impacts relationships and communication. Changing gender roles and gender roles in diverse cultures will also be important points. Students will have the opportunity to learn about these topics, as well as to apply and to reflect on these important issues.
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PSY-8201 - Dynamics of Family Interaction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course examines the theoretical and empirical contributions to the understanding of marital and family systems. The specific focus of the course is on the processes and dynamics of interaction within these relationships. The course will include content on the history of family life, diverse family types, roles and rules in families, family problems and family health, and rituals in family life. Conceptualizations of effective functioning in marriages and families will be studied and various factors that impact marital and family systems will be addressed.
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PSY-8200 - Sexual Issues Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This is a doctoral-level comprehensive course focusing on physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual identity, psychological, cultural, and biological aspects of human sexuality, including an overview of psychosexual development, cultural and individual variations, gender identities and roles, and legal aspects.
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PSY-8146 - Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will gain an understanding of the different theoretical approaches to counseling and psychotherapy, along with an understanding of how these psychological theories developed and unfolded historically throughout time. Additionally, you will consider some of the newer models and methods of practice, along with the concept of the scholar-practitioner model. After completing this class, you will be able to analyze and consider the different models of treatment, and make the best selection given the unique client needs. Throughout the course, you will apply and reflect on your learning, and begin to develop your own integral and personalized approach to treatment.
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PSY-8141 - Human Communication- Interviewing Skills Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will learn, practice, and develop core communication skills that are essential to interviewing in the helping professions. As this is a practice-oriented course, students who plan to use interviewing techniques in their current or future professions will gain experience in essential communication skills such as listening to clients, clarifying concerns, and facilitating appropriate actions. Those students will benefit most from this course who are either currently in a helping profession capacity where interviewing is applied, or who are able to practice their skills as interns or in other settings.
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PSY-8140 - Community Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on the theories, research findings, and applications of community psychology. Relationships between environmental conditions and culture and the development of the health and well-being of all members of a community are also examined. Students will examine key concepts, principles, and values of community psychology. The theoretical frameworks in peer-reviewed research will be examined, assessed, and synthesized.
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PSY-8139 - Positive Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the historical and theoretical perspectives of positive psychology. The emphasis includes a scientific investigation of the latest research of positive psychology focusing on subjective well-being, positive emotions, strengths, resilience, post-traumatic growth, grit, and growth mindset. You will explore how positive psychology is being implemented in the home, workplace, education, and in clinical settings. You will evaluate the challenges faced by the positive psychology field and the potential evolution of this branch of psychology.
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PSY-8137 - Biopsychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course takes a biopsychological perspective on key issues in behavior and mental health such as sex and gender, obesity, substance addiction, knowledge, cognition, and learning. The latest research and ethical issues in neuropsychology, such as neurogenesis, degeneration, regeneration, and the relation of adverse childhood events on brain structure and functioning will also be explored.
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PSY-8134 - Psychopharmacology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course presents an overview of psychopharmacology, alternative therapies, and principles that focus on helping to identify those individuals who can benefit from the use of pharmacologic intervention, as well as useful methods of evaluating treatment efficacy. Research on neurophysiology, and biologic actions and side effects of psychopharmacological and alternative agents will be reviewed. DSM-5 is used for disorder classifications throughout this course. This course may serve as a foundation for further study for individuals planning to prescribe or consult, within their scope of practice, as a non-physician mental health professional.
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PSY-8133 - Addiction Assessment and Treatment Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an overview of addiction assessment and treatment planning. The goal of the course is to give you exposure to various screening tools used in the process of intake and treatment of addiction and develop skills related to treatment planning for addiction using the results of the assessments to inform decision making around treatment goals and interventions.
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PSY-8129 - Organizational Training and Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an in-depth look at how organizations train and develop associates. Topics include how training content is developed, how content relates to organizational strategy, the importance of needs assessment, effective training evaluation, and appropriate instructional methods. Fundamental psychological theories impacting organizational training and development are highlighted.
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PSY-8128 - Stress and Coping Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations and empirical research on the psychological, physiological, and environmental nature of stress. The impact of acute and chronic stress is examined and emphasis is given to various approaches to stress management.
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PSY-8127 - Group Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Students will examine and apply theories related to the structure and processes of groups in multiple settings. The interactive nature of influence between a group and its members, leadership, power, and decision making are only a few of the important topics students will study. Students will examine research and apply theories to group case studies.
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PSY-8125 - Psychology of Perception Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course will introduce the student to the research into the psychoneuroanatomy of human perception, including vision, audition, taction, olfaction, and gustation. An extension of physiological psychology, psychology of perception delves into the finer points of the cognitive, motor, and limbic inputs that derive from normal and abnormal human sensory perception. The course also helps the student to understand mind-body/body-mind processes through more definitive models of behavior.
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PSY-8122 - Career and Lifestyle Development Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the theory, application, and skills needed to provide basic career and lifestyle counseling. The developmental and longitudinal changes people experience across the life span are critical to vocational planning. Information covered includes a survey of career development theories and research, career choices, service delivery models, assessment, application of counseling skills, life transition points, educational and career resources, needs of special populations, and professional issues.
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PSY-8121 - Psychology of Aging Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course deals with the biological and psychological changes that occur within adults over time (intra-individual changes) and the extent to which these changes occur at different rates among different individuals (inter-individual differences). Current research will be examined.
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PSY-8120 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course explores human development from conception through adolescence. Through reading, research and interaction with fellow students and faculty, this course provides opportunities to experience concepts and theories of healthy cognitive, emotional, and social experiences that can be carried into adulthood. Prevention, effects and recovery from unhealthy experiences will be addressed.
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PSY-8119 - Adult Psychopathology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course addresses the way psychopathology is conceptualized, as well as how adult psychopathology is diagnosed. Students will make critical appraisal of current diagnostic systems and consider the cultural and social contexts of psychopathology.
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PSY-8118 - Grant Writing in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course will provide an overview of grant writing for dissertation and post-doctoral research on psychology-related topics. Basic grant writing skills such as researching, reading and responding to a Research Funding Proposal (RFP); as well as, developing the grant proposal inclusive of writing the rationale, purpose, problem statement, letters of support, budget and/or plan of work will be discussed. Assignments and projects will be available to engage and strengthen doctoral learners grant writing skills.
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PSY-8117 - Life Coaching Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course outlines the profession of life coaching and is designed for individuals who have taken previous upper level courses in psychology and are interested in understanding the fundamentals of the coaching profession. During this course, students review coaching ethics, standards, interview skills, communication, strategies and tools, motivation and inspiration, problem solving, goal setting, and life design. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested in completing a full certified coaching program.
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PSY-8116 - Group Therapy Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Group work, including group counseling, group therapy, and other type of change-oriented groups, involves special dynamics and processes and requires specific leader behaviors and characteristics. In this course, the student will examine, apply, and analyze these factors of group work. Videotapes of group therapy sessions conducted by expert and beginning therapists will form a basis for learning.
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PSY-8115 - Family Systems Approaches to Addiction Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an overview of family systems approaches to addiction. Course material addresses addiction with respect to etiology, intervention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment from a family systems perspective. In addition, the course explores how multicultural systemic issues influence family systems approaches to dealing with addictions.
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PSY-8114 - Co-Occurring Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course is designed as a comprehensive overview of co-occurring disorders (sometimes termed dual diagnosis). This course explores several mental disorders that commonly co-occur with substance use disorders. Students will focus on current research and diagnostic criteria (found in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Primary and secondary differential analysis, assessment, intervention, and treatment will be addressed along with legal, ethical, and cultural considerations.
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PSY-8113 - Addiction and Related Disorders Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course is designed as a comprehensive overview of research in addictions and related behaviors. This course presents information on addiction, related disorders, and their associated compulsive behaviors by identifying clinical syndromes associated with substance use disorder, eating disorders, and gambling disorder. In addition, this course explores other compulsive disorders such as sex addition, workaholism, and compulsive buying. These disorders and compulsive behaviors will be analyzed through a series of case buying. These disorders and compulsive behaviors will be analyzed through a series of case studies, while identifying DSM criteria that are associated with these disorders. This course also examines etiological theories, screening tools, assessment processes, and treatment interventions as well as their co-occurrence with each other or with other psychiatric disorders.
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PSY-8111 - Clinical Survey of Substance Abuse and Dependence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
In this course, students will focus on the dynamics of substance abuse and dependence including illegal and prescription drugs, alcohol, and marijuana. Students will gain a basic understanding of the psychopharmacology of substance use and abuse, and explore the physiological and psychological processes of dependence. In addition, students will explore the interrelatedness of substance abuse with various factors in the individual, the family, and the society.
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PSY-8110 - Psychology of Violence Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
Incidences of violence range from interpersonal violence including domestic violence/spousal abuse to workplace violence to worldwide terrorism. In this course, students will become aware of the causes of violence, the impact on victims of violence, and programmatic attempts to reduce violence. Students will explore current research regarding violence and learn prevention and treatment strategies to use in both professional and personal settings.
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PSY-8103 - Cognition, Emotion, and Motivation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course examines the critical concepts of emotion, motivation, and cognition. Topics to be explored include biological, cognitive, cultural, and social influences on emotional development and behavior. The importance of motivation on emotion will be reviewed. The relationship between emotion and cognition will be evaluated as will the concept of emotional intelligence. Emotions and their impact on mental health also will be discussed.
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PSY-8101 - Multicultural Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course is designed to increase awareness of multicultural issues in psychology, including some issues of social diversity, with a focus on theoretical models, research, and techniques and interventions for working with culturally diverse populations in various settings from therapy to the workplace. .
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PSY-8100 - Theories of Personality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course reviews the various theoretical perspectives that have attempted to define and assess personality. Students will trace modern psychology’s efforts to explain differences in individual personalities as well as identify universal characteristics. Finally, students will analyze and compare various concepts regarding personality and assess their application in understanding why people act in the manner that they do.
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PSY-7115 - Tests and Measurements in Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course will introduce the student to psychological test construction, administration and interpretation as well as current research in the area. Commonly used tests to assess cognition and personality will be studied.
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PSY-7112 - Research Design Planning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course focuses on how to conduct effective literature searches, specifically in preparation for the dissertation, develop a plan for writing comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature, and critically review and write about underlying theoretical frameworks that lay the foundation for future research. The overarching goal of this course is for students to conduct an extensive search of the peer-reviewed empirical and theoretical literature in their topic area and identify potential areas of inquiry for their dissertation.
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PSY-7111 - Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis and Design Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
The purpose of this course is to acquire deeper knowledge of the quantitative and qualitative designs. The focus is on active learning to develop applied research skills that will help you in design development, data collection, and data analysis reporting phases. During the course, you will also examine how your research reflections and analysis are grounded in the empirical literature.
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PSY-7110 - Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course will provide a foundation for knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in the social sciences, including psychology. Knowledge of research methods is essential both for successful completion of the dissertation and for being a skilled consumer and creator of scholarly knowledge in your field. Topics explored will include the purposes of the two basic research methods (quantitative and qualitative), the nature of multiple research designs within each method, analytic strategies used within each method, factors in quality research within each method, and ethical issues in research methods. Scholarly writing and appropriate use of the scholarly literature will also be reinforced through all topics. This course is intended to provide a broad understanding of research methods to support deeper exploration and application using more refined resources in future courses.
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PSY-7107 - Statistics II Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course is an intermediate examination of statistical analyses commonly used for research in behavioral and health sciences. It prepares the doctoral student with the skills required to plan, conduct (using SPSS), report, and interpret quantitative statistical analyses. Topics include: basic statistical knowledge, probability theory, exploratory data analysis, assumptions for statistical tests, parametric and nonparametric tests. Specific analyses include: correlation, regression (simple, multiple, and logistic) basic ANOVA and advanced ANOVA techniques.
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PSY-7105 - Tests and Measurements Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral course in tests and measurements provides the student conceptual as well as practical guidelines in test and scale construction. This course will expose the students to concepts and theories including: the nature of psychological constructs and concepts, measurements and measurement error, item construction and analysis, Classical Test Theory, and the different approaches to establishing instrument reliability and validity. Students will have the opportunity to apply the skills and concepts to a construct relevant to their own research interests.
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PSY-7104 - Statistics I Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This course provides an introductory exploration of statistics for the graduate student. It includes instruction on the calculation, use, and interpretation of descriptive statistics, and introduces inferential statistical analysis. The emphasis of this course is on providing a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts to help the student understand statistical methodology used in psychology, and also more generally, developing a working knowledge of statistical usage in everyday life.
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PSY-7103 - Research Methods Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 12
This doctoral-level course focuses on the fundamentals of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to psychological research. Students gain an understanding of the strengths and limitations of each approach, and how these methods apply to a research topic. The concepts of critical evaluating, published research, research ethics, and developing a research proposal will also be explored and practiced. In addition, it provides a foundation for subsequent research courses in preparation for successfully completing a dissertation at Northcentral University.
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PSY-7102 - Scholarly Writing and Professional Communication in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on scholarly and academic writing with an overarching goal of critically analyzing and thoughtfully synthesizing research findings while adhering to APA style and the principles of Academic Integrity. The emphases in this course are on how to (a) conduct effective literature searches; (b) critically review and summarize research studies; (c) write comprehensive, critical, and synthesized reviews of research literature; (d) formulate ideas and convey them in an ethical fashion; and (e) use feedback to revise and improve one’s work.
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PSY-7101 - Foundations for Doctoral Study in Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will be prepared for success in the psychology doctoral program at Northcentral University. Students are introduced to relevant academic communities, professional standards, and doctoral-level expectations. Essential skills needed to pursue a doctoral degree in psychology are emphasized, including critical thinking, comprehending complex scholarly texts and research articles, and effective written communications. Students will identify and begin to explore potential research topics for use in their doctoral studies and complete the course with a roadmap to navigate their way to degree completion.
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PSY-7014 - Social Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will examine the social aspect of human behavior. In particular, you will analyze core social motives that have evolved to ensure human survival, and how these are applied in the social situation. You will closely examine theory and research in key areas of social psychology such as attitudes, bias, social influence, aggression, pro social behavior, and the social nature of the self.
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PSY-7013 - Human Development and Functioning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this doctoral-level course, students will study human development and functioning. Students will engage in a variety of activities and applications through which they will explore theories and research of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development across the lifespan. Students will also develop an appreciation of ontological, epistemological, and methodological issues within the field of developmental science.
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PSY-7012 - Professional Ethics, Law, and Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course examines legal and ethical issues as they relate to the profession of psychology. Students will review basic principles of ethics, how ethics are applied in professional settings, and specifically, how various ethical challenges present themselves in the practice of psychology. Ethics scenarios common to practice settings, teaching, and consulting are explored.
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PSY-7011 - History and Systems of Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This doctoral-level course surveys the development of modern psychology. Students will be presented with a thorough introduction to the philosophical underpinnings and theoretical progression of the study of the mind and behavior. Key theorists and schools of psychology will be reviewed, and their influences on contemporary psychology will be examined.
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PSY-6425 - Survey Methods and Organizational Behavior Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course covers development and usage of organizational surveys and related topics, such as attitude measurement, job satisfaction, and the evolving uses of surveys in organizations. Students will examine the challenges faced by consultants in designing and implementing organizational surveys, such as potential sources of bias, respondent recruitment, data collection methods, and ethical issues related to privacy.
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PSY-6423 - Training and Evaluation Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will develop an understanding of employee development and performance improvement by examining methods of workforce training and program evaluation in organizations. Topics include adult instruction strategies, competency modeling for professional development, job retraining, skills-gap and needs analysis, return on investment, transfer of training, and organizational change. The role of training in organizational health will be highlighted and emerging trends in training methods for a global, virtual workplace will be discussed.
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PSY-6422 - Work Motivation and Employee Engagement Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course reviews motivational theories and evaluates their application to employees and groups within the workplace. Aspects of employment engagement to be covered include job enrichment, employee voice, employee empowerment, and employee satisfaction.
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PSY-6421 - Psychology of Leadership Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Students in this course will examine leadership in the modern global workplace, emphasizing the elements of a good leader. Trait, behavior, contingency, and contemporary theories of leadership and management will be explored. Legal and ethical/moral issues as well as gender and sociocultural challenges will also be highlighted throughout the course. Additional topics include: leadership skill development, managing conflict, developing a leadership vision, leading groups and teams, and leadership versus management. Students in this course will gain an understanding of their own leadership style and improve their leadership self-awareness.
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PSY-6415 - Capstone Course: Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MA program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue in the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
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PSY-6414 - Small Group Theory and Team Processes Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines the small group and team processes in the workplace. Topics include team development, effectively leading teams, the establishment of group norms and goals, group problem solving and decision making, and resolving group conflict. Both research and application of concepts are highlighted.
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PSY-6402 - Applied Statistics Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course provides an introduction to descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, margin of error, and the visual representation of statistical data. The emphasis in this course on developing a conceptual knowledge of how statistics are used in psychological research, applied psychology, and everyday life. The student will learn about many of the commonly used statistical tests in psychological research such as t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, and chi-square along with their interpretation. The application of these concepts to experimental psychological research, applied psychology, and everyday life will be explored in this class.
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PSY-6401 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on how psychological principles are applied in work settings. An evaluation of current models and theories used in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology will be explored. Research methodologies as well as the history of I/O psychology will be investigated. Key concepts include teamwork, work motivation, and job analysis.
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PSY-6304 - Coaching for Health and Wellness Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course focuses on evidence based approaches for coaching others in the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and living optimally with chronic illness. Key processes such as goal setting, identification of obstacles, and use of personal support systems will be addressed.
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PSY-6301 - Health Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course considers the biopsychosocial model of health and how it interacts with important issues in health such as primary prevention and change. Specific cognitive behavioral change approaches, communicating with diverse groups in health care and psychological factors in chronic and end state diseases are addressed in this course.
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PSY-6206 - LGBTQ Affirmative Psychology Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses the full spectrum of human sexuality and the individual’s development of sexual and gender identities. Identities that intersect with sexuality such as sex and race will be examined in the context of sexual orientation and across cultures and history. This course will also explore gay-affirmative treatment modalities and historical developments relevant to this population.
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PSY-6205 - Capstone Course: Gender Diversity Studies Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
The Capstone course in Gender and Diversity Studies is an opportunity to demonstrate a range of professional competencies and communication skills, reflecting the knowledge, critical thinking, sensitivity to ethics and diversity, and appreciation of research that has been acquired during the MA program. The Capstone course culminates in a review of the evidence based practices related to a specific issue in the field of Gender and Diversity Studies.
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PSY-6203 - Introduction to Gender Variance Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course offers a comprehensive biological, social and psychological focus on psychotherapy and counseling with individuals who identify as gender variant and their families. Assessment and treatment are presented through a nonpathologising lens that allows for ethical and competent treatment of the myriad of individuals who identity as members of the transgender community.
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PSY-6202 - Psychology of Gender Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses the full spectrum of human sexuality and the individual’s development of sexual and gender identities. Identities that intersect with sexuality such as sex and race will be examined in the context of sexual orientation and across cultures and history. This course will also explore gay-affirmative treatment modalities and historical developments relevant to this population.
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PSY-6201 - Psychology of Sex and Sexuality Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, students will examine dimensions of human sexuality from physiological, psychological, social and cultural points of view. Topics include an overview of psychosexual development, cultural and individual variations, gender identities, and gender roles.
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PSY-6121 - Theories of Psychotherapy and Counseling Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course examines major research in the social psychology of groups. Topics such as group dynamics, formation, structure, performance, leadership, conflict, intergroup relations, and change, will be addressed and analyzed. Please note that this is not a clinical course, and does not address the therapeutic functioning and conduct of groups.
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PSY-6120 - Temperament and Emotions Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
Theory and research on emotions point to the role of emotions as an evolving survival mechanism. In this course, you will explore the relation between emotions, physiology, and cognition, and the cultural contexts in which emotions occur. After examining the characteristics of different emotions, you will explore their role in the development of personality and in overall mental health and illness. Finally, you will consider how emotions may need to evolve to meet the demand of the future.
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PSY-6117 - Psychology of Trauma Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
In this course, you will consider trauma as a threat to the meaning system of individuals, a threat that occurs in a cultural and ethnic background and has different meanings for diverse individuals. You will consider how individuals can prevent or prepare for traumatic events, the special situation of trauma in the military, and the role of meaning reconstruction in trauma recovery.
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PSY-6116 - Psychology of Prejudice & Discrimination Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course is designed as a comprehensive, research-based overview of the major theories of prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination. It involves a psychological analysis of different forms of prejudice and discrimination, including racism, sexism, and ageism. The development, maintenance, and prospects for reduction of prejudice and discrimination against minority groups are studied.
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PSY-6115 - Psychology of Learning Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8
This course addresses learning and learning theory in a variety of contexts. Basic learning principles are explained, including behaviorist and cognitive approaches. Learning is considered as it impacts behavior change and as it takes place in the classroom, in problem solving for community or civic problems, and in electronically mediated social learning. The special ways that learning occurs in later ages are also examined.
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