Psychology (Psych)
Note: All psychology courses are open to majors and nonmajors.
10. Introduction to Psychology (4)
Not open to students with more than 6 units in psychology. Introduction
to psychology as an empirical science; biological and social bases of behavior;
scientific principles of psychology in perception, learning, motivation,
intelligence, and personality. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
25. Elementary Statistics (4)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 142. Prerequisite: two years high
school algebra or Math 29; Math 51 recommended. Descriptive statistics and
hypothesis testing with emphasis on analysis of data in the behavioral and
life sciences' (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
50. Research Design and Methods (4)
Not open to students with credit in Psych 144. Prerequisite: Psych 10 and
23 or 142. Basic course in experimental psychology; research design statistics;
introduction to scientific attitude and methods in ,psychology; emphasis
on student participation in research Rod report writing. (3 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
60T. Psychology as a Behavioral Science
(1-5; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Problems in approaching man as a social animal; sections in basic or applied
processes in personality, interpersonal relations, social environment, and
group participation. (Some sections may have lab hours)
66. Individual Differences (3)
Major dimensions of individual and group differences emphasizing intelligence,
sex, race, class and personality factors.
104. Intermediate Statistics in Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 25, 50. Advanced procedures in analysis and interpretation
of psychological data. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
110T. Topics History and Theory (2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Sections covering theoretical issues in psychology; topics in history of
psychology and contemporary systems.
111. Mental Hygiene (3)
Basic processes in adjustment; mental health and social problems; application
of principles of emotional health.
115T. Theoretical Formulations in Psychology (2-5; max total 9 if
no topic repeated)
Specialized theories in psychology and foundations for theory building;
intensive investigation of theories of limited scope.
119. Child Psychology (3)
The dynamics of development and adjustment.
120. Adolescent Psychology (3)
Adjustment of youth to self and society.
123. Maturity and Old Age (3)
Psychological study of maturity and old age; physiological and sociological
considerations.
125T. Problems in Learning and Motivation (4, max total 12 if no topic
repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 50. Empirical evidence and theoretical issues in learning
and motivation processes; research activity and reporting. (3 lecture, 3
lab hours)
130T. Topics in Psychological Processes (2-5; max total 12 if no topic
repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 25. Basic psychological processes such as sensation,
perception, thinking, and comparative psychology; conceptual and empirical
issues. (Usual section 4 units, 3 lecture, 3 lab hours.)
135T. Topics in Psychological Psychology (4; max total 8 if no topic
repealed)
Prerequisite: Psych 25, 50, or permission of instructor. Physiological structures
and functions which underlie behavior; sections include such topics as brain
processes; physiological bases of learning, emotions, motivation, and behavior;
specialized lab experience. (2 lecture, 4 lab hours)
140T. Topics in Quantitative Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 25 or 142, 50 or 144, permission of instructor. Sections
on measurement, statistics, mathematical applications, compuiter applications,
and instrumentation. (Some sections include lab hours)
145. Social Psychology (3)
The interaction of individuals in groups.
150T. Problems in Personality, Developmental and Social Psychology
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Wholistic levels of analysis in psychology such as personality, social,
individual differences, and developmental; conceptual and empirical issues.
(Some sections include lab hours)
152. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Theoretical examination of origins, symptoms and treatments of personality
disturbances.
155T. Topics in Personality and Social Processes (2-5; max total 12 if
no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: Psych 25. Specialized subjects in social and personality psychology
such as attitude change, social conformity, personality test construction,
culture and personality. (Some lab or field work)
160T. Topics in Clinical Processes
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Examination of individual behavior
and small-group processes; include such topics as clinical psychopathology,
sensitivity training, and intragroup dynamics, consciousness, dreams, and
imagination.
163. Psychological Tests (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 95 or equivalent. Theory of psychological measurement
with emphasis on group testing. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
167. Psychology of Mental Retardation (3)
Psychological aspects of mental retardation; parent-child problems, etiology,
nosology, school placement, institutionalization, treatment and recognition
of all types; parent and child counseling.
168. Psychology of Exceptional Children (3)
Not open to students with credit in A Ed 11S. The atypical child; etiology,
symptomology, nosology, recognition and recommendations.
170T. Topics in Psychological Applications
(2-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Applications of psychology; human factors; clinical psychology, learning
applications, clinical quantitative, learning, creativity, computer, and
other applied topics. (Some sections may include labs)
174. Principles and Techniques in Guidance (3)
(See A Ed 174.)
175. Family Counseling (3)
Psychodynamic treatment of family problems; methods of counseling; psychotherapy.
180T. Seminar in Psychology
(1-5; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: 9 units in psychology, permission of instructor. Undergraduate
seminar in specialized areas, new developments and synthesis of psychological
processes, thought, and theory.
181. Industrial Psychology (3)
Occupational assessment; training procedures; production efficiency; morale
determinants; human engineering; decision processes; organization theory.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
199. Senior Thesis (2-4)
Concentrated empirical or theoretical study of specific topic in psychology;
emphasis on independent and creative activity. Copy of thesis required for
Psychology Department file.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Psychology (Psych)
200. Seminar in Psychology (3)
May be repeated with different topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Seminars in psychodynamics, personality, psychological measurement, counseling
and psychotherapy, genetic psychology, experimental psychology, social psychology,
applied psychology, leaming, research design, physiological and comparative
psychology, theoretical problems.
201. Seminar in Experimental Methods (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Measurement and analysis in behavioral
research. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
202. Seminar in Psychometrics (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 104, permission of instructor. Survey and test design
and analysis in behavioral research. (4 lecture, 3 lab hours)
203. Proseminar in Psychology (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Presentation of faculty and student
reports; discussion of contemporary issues in psychology.
204. Advanced Statistical Methods(3)
Prerequisite: Psych 104 or equivalent. Advanced parametric and non-parametric
statistics and their application in psychological research. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
205. Readings in Psychology (1-3; max total 8 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Individually directed readings in
areas of interest or need; appropriate reports and evaluation required.
Individual conferences
207. Seminar in Learning and Related Areas (4)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core in psychology or equivalent. Advanced current
developments in learning, sensation and perception, physiological and comparative
psychology. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
208. Seminar in Personality and Related Areas (4)
Prerequisite: undergraduate core in psychology or equivalent. 1n-depth examination
of the recent developments in personality, clinical, genetic, social thought
and language, and psychometric psychology.
209. Seminar in Advanced Psychological Theory (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Current psychological literature;
theoretical significance.
218. Mental Hygiene and Guidance of Children (3)
(See A Ed 215)
224. Counseling Techniques (3)
(Same as A Ed 224) Prerequisite: A Ed 174 or
permission of instructor. Interviewing; directive and nondirective counseling
techniques.
224F. Field Work in Counseling (2-12)
(Same as A Ed 224F)
Prerequisite: Psych 224, 25 units of pupil personnel services credential
sequence, permission of instructor one semester in advance of assignment.
Supervised practice in counseling in a college or high school counselor's
office.
262. Diagnostic Clinical Interviewing (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 139 and permission of instructor. Principles and techniques
of interviewing; integration of case history, case study, psychodynamics,
and psychometric data.
263. Therapeutic Clinical Interviewing (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 132 and permission of instructor. Practice in interviewing;
use of available field resources such as schools, clinics, hospitals. (3
lecture hours, field work)
264. Diagnosis of Exceptional Children (3; max total 6, 3 on master's
degree)
Prerequisite: Psych 265, 268, and permission of instructor. Advanced administration
and interpretation of individual and group techniques. Field work under
supervision.
265. Individual Mental Testing (3)
(Same as A Ed 255) Prerequisite: Psych 165,
permission of instructor. Administration, interpretation, and use of current
individual intelligence tests.
266A. Projective Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 152, 263, permission of instructor. Seminar on basic
assumptions and applications of projective devices.
266B. Projective Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 266A, permission of instructor. Seminar on administration
and scoring of projective devices.
267. Externship-Internship: Case Studies (2-12; max total 12, for master's degree 6) Prerequisite: Psych 224, 265, 268, admission to candidacy for master's degree or to credential program; permission of instructor. Diversified experience in evaluation and case study; reading, speech and children's clinics, schools, special classes, hospitals, stag conferences and clinical practicum. Supervision by college and facility staffs.
268. Advanced Psychological Testing (3)
Prerequisite: Psych 149, permission of instructor. Administration, scoring,
and interpretation of psychological tests; to include social maturity measures,
physical/motor development, group and nonverbal intelligence measures, specific
learning problems, emotional and personality appraisal.
270T. Seminar in Applied Behavioral Science (l-6; max total 15 if
no topic repeated)
Topics in applied behavioral research; conflict management, group dynamics,
organization development, sensitivity training, and related processes. For
students in the fields of business, communications, education, psychology,
and the social sciences.
271T. Group Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Application of group process techniques
to counseling, therapy, schools, and industrial settings. (3 lecture hours,
field work)
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree in compliance
with Psychology Department regulations.
302. Selected Topics in Psychology
(1-3; max total 9 if no topic repeated)