Psychology
- PSYCH 1000Choosing a Career in PsyPrerequisite: Psychology Major or consent of instructor. This course is an orientation to the field of psychology for majors and for students who are considering declaring the major. This course is to be completed by native and transfer Psychology majors during their first semester of study at UMSL. Students will be engaged in activities that will help them to develop and identify their professional goals, learn about the various specialties and careers available within the field of psychology, understand the education and skills necessary for various careers, learn the requirements for a psychology major, become familiar with minors that are available at UMSL, think about a possible choice of minor or certificate, and become acquainted with the interest areas of UMSL faculty in Psychology and related fields. All Psychology majors must complete this course during the first semester at UMSL with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 1003General PsychologyA survey of the basic concepts, theories, and pivotal findings over the past 100 years in the science of Psychology, with special emphasis on contemporary concepts and findings that focus on the relation of the brain to normal and pathological behaviors. All Psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 2200Drugs and BehaviorPrerequisite: PSYCH 1003. The course is an introduction to psychopharmacology and the relationship among drugs, and how these impact the brain and behavior. The emphasis is on physiological mechanisms underlying the behavioral responses to psychotherapeutic substances, illicit psychoactive drugs, commonly used substances (alcohol, nicotine, caffeine), and drug-like substances produced naturally in the body.
- PSYCH 2201Psychological StatisticsPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003 and satisfaction of the Mathematical Proficiency general education requirement. This course, along with its laboratory, serves as an introduction to statistical concepts and methods used in Psychological measurement and the analysis and interpretation of social sciences data. Topics may include descriptive statistics, frequency distributions centrality, variability, and correlational measures; as well as an introduction to statistical inference, sampling fundamentals, significance testing and effect size, t-test, and analysis of variance. All Psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher before registering for PSYCH 2219. This course fulfills the Information Literacy general education requirement.
- PSYCH 2211Intro Biological PsychPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003 and 3 hours of BIOL chosen from either BIOL 1012, or BIOL 1102, or BIOL 1831. Students with career goals that include graduate study in Psychology are urged to complete the BIOL 1831 prerequisite for this course. This course introduces psychology students to behavioral neuroscience and neuropsychology. Course topics include basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, neurodevelopment, sensory and motor systems, and the integration of subcortical and cortical networks. All are covered with an emphasis on behavioral outcomes of normal and pathological functioning of the brain. All psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 2219Research Methods in PsychPrerequisites: PSYCH 2201. This course is a comprehensive overview of research methods in the psychological sciences. Topics may include technical scientific writing in current APA format, critical evaluation of research literature, the application of statistical methods, and mastery of the ethical principles guiding psychological sciences research. Course and laboratory work involve designing and evaluating research questions, formulating research hypotheses, designing and conducting original research studies, and presenting research results. All psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher. This course fulfills the Information Literacy general education requirement.
- PSYCH 2245Psychological DisordersPrerequisite: PSYCH 1003. This course examines the historical views and current perspectives on the possible antecedents, symptoms, and treatments of major psychological disorders, including anxiety, dissociative, mood, somatoform, eating, schizophrenia and substance-related disorders. Major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, methods of clinical assessment, research strategies, and types of therapy will also be covered. All psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 2250Social Psychological SciencePrerequisite: PSYCH 1003. This course examines the scientific study of the way people think, feel, and behave in social situations. The content focuses on understanding how people influence, and are influenced by, real or imagined others. Specific topics may include the self, social judgments, attitudes and persuasion, helping behavior, prejudice, aggression, attraction, conformity and obedience, and group processes.
- PSYCH 2268Lifespan DevelopmentPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003. This survey course examines development over the lifespan with an emphasis on the developmental tasks and challenges of each age period.
- PSYCH 2270Dev Psy: Infcy, Chd & AdPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003. This course systematically examines theories and research concerning the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children from conception through adolescence. It will provide students with a basic knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent development; its subject matter; its approaches to gathering and evaluating evidence about the causes of behavior; and the ways in which our knowledge is applied to enhance the development and the quality of life of children. It is intended for Psychology majors and students with career interests in research, education, and/or the treatment of children. All Psychology majors taking this course instead of PSYCH 2250, must complete it with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 2400Sports PsychologyPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003. This course examines psychological, biological, and social aspects of sport and human performance. Course topics may include performance enhancement, mental skills training, motivation, group dynamics, as well as physiological responses to stress and anxiety in sport.
- PSYCH 3232Psychology of TraumaSame as GS 3232. Prerequisites: PSYCH 1003. This course examines responses to potentially traumatic events (e.g., child abuse and neglect, physical and sexual assault, intimate partner violence, community and gun violence, war, natural disasters). Trauma exposure, posttraumatic growth, the development of trauma-related difficulties including PTSD, assessment and intervention are examined with attention to gender, cultural and lifespan issues.
- PSYCH 3280Psychology of Death and DyingSame as GERON 3280. Prerequisite: PSYCH 1003 or consent of the instructor. An exploration of end-of-life issues integrating the scholarly, social, and individual dimensions of death and dying. This course provides a solid grounding in theory and research, as well as practical application to students' lives.
- PSYCH 3290Trauma Stress in Chldhd & AdolSame as CAST 3290. Prerequisites: PSYCH 2270 (majors), PSYCH 2268, or approval from the instructor. Exploration of the impact of stressors experienced during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Integrates how theoretical frameworks, cultural considerations and policy implications apply to child development research and practice.
- PSYCH 3295Projects in Field PlacementPrerequisites: 15 credit hours of psychology and consent of instructor. This course provides for selected options in field work placement experiences on campus or in various local agencies with training and supervision by faculty. It may be repeated once for credit.
- PSYCH 3340Clinical Problems of ChildhoodPrerequisites: PSYCH 2245 or PSYCH 2270. This course will address the clinical disorders and difficulties of children, as well as the causes and the treatment of these disorders. Topics addressed may include autism, childhood schizophrenia, conduct disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, mood disorders, health-related disorders, anxiety disorders, and child maltreatment. Treatments designed for specific use with children, including behavioral, drug and community mental health approaches will be addressed. This course is recommended for those going on to graduate work in psychology.
- PSYCH 3390Directed ResearchPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003 and consent of instructor. This course is a research apprenticeship with a faculty member (who must approve enrollment) that involves assisting a faculty member in the development and execution of empirical research, or receiving mentorship from a faculty member in developing an independent research project. The course (and research) should culminate in a presentation to the faculty member's research group or a research conference. Enrollment is generally limited to psychology majors and minors, and especially students who are exploring plans to pursue a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience. Psychology majors and minors taking PSYCH 3390 to fulfill the Neuroscience Certificate should be working with one of the approved faculty mentors for that certificate program. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 10 hours, but only 3 hours count toward 3000-4000 requirement for the psychology degree.
- PSYCH 3392Special Topics in PsychologyPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003 and consent of instructor. This course is a seminar of selected issues and methods in psychology.
- PSYCH 3405Forensic PsychologyPrerequisites: PSYCH 1003 or CRIMIN 1100. Forensic psychology is the application of scientific psychological knowledge to matters that come before a judge or jury. This course will focus on criminal cases such as homicide and sex offender commitment and on personal injury cases. Topics will include consultation with attorneys, psychological tests used and recommended by forensic psychologists, and sex offender risk assessment. Other topics will include keys to being a forensic expert on the witness stand. Numerous actual case studies will be presented.
- PSYCH 3500Health PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYCH 1003 and three additional hours of Psychology. Health Psychology involves the discipline and principles of psychology and behavior in understanding how the mind, body, and behavior interact in health and disease. Class topics include theoretical foundations of health and illness, health promotion and primary prevention of illness, health enhancing and health damaging behaviors, psychosomatic illness, stress and coping, pain management, and a variety of specific behavior-related medical illnesses (e.g., heart disease, eating disorders, cancer, AIDS).
- PSYCH 4340Intro to Human NeuroanatomyPrerequisites: Grade of B- or above in PSYCH 2211, and nine hours of psychology or biology or consent of instructor. This course is an intensive introduction to brain anatomy. It will explore the structure and function of the human nervous system with the goal of preparing students for advanced study in neuroscience-related fields. Topics will include a review of core concepts from cellular neuroscience, neuroimaging and neuroanatomical techniques, sensory and motor systems, and the anatomical basis of cognitive functions. Based on an understanding of typical brain structure and function, the anatomical and physiological basis of various neurological disorders is explored.
- PSYCH 4376Mental Health and AgingSame as GERON 4376. Prerequisites: PSYCH 2245 and ENGL 3100, or consent of instructor. This writing intensive course provides a survey of theory and research on mental health issues for older populations, focusing on psychological and social aspects of mental health and functioning. The course details approaches to understanding healthy aging, along with the prevalence, etiology, assessment and treatment of psychological disorders in older adults. The course also provides an overview of health care and community-based delivery systems for behavioral health and allows students to explore information about careers in aging.
- PSYCH 4398Child Maltreat: MDT ApproachSame as SOC WK 4398 and CAST 4398. Prerequisites: CAST 3290 or PSYCH 3290 (may be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor. This course, with its interdisciplinary emphasis, focuses on the systemic response to the primary domains of child maltreatment by multidisciplinary teams and child advocacy centers. Risk factors, cultural considerations, and mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect are emphasized. Students will begin to develop professional skills pertaining to child maltreatment, using a variety of experiential learning modalities.
- PSYCH 4999Integrated PsychologyPrerequisites: Consent of instructor. This capstone course serves as a review of the primary sub-fields of psychology. An advanced general psychology textbook will guide the class through important contemporary topics in behavioral neuroscience, learning and memory, cognition, psychopathologies and their treatments, and developmental and social psychology. The Major Field Aptitude Test in Psychology will serve as the final exam for the course. This course is restricted to Psychology majors and must be taken during majors' final semester of study. Students are expected to have already completed their application to graduate. All Psychology majors must complete this course with a grade of C- or higher.
- PSYCH 5340Human NeuroanatomyPrerequisites: Admission to graduate program in psychology or consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of brain anatomy for graduate students in psychology and related disciplines. It explores the structure and function of the human nervous system both in health and disease. The course will cover core concepts from cellular neuroscience, neuroimaging and neuroanatomical techniques, sensory and motor systems, and the anatomical basis of cognitive functions.
- PSYCH 5400Smnr:Spec Top Behav NeurosciPrerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in behavioral neuroscience or consent of the instructor. A seminar of selected contemporary topics in behavioral neuroscience. The class will meet weekly to discuss a journal article in the field with special focus on the methodologies used in neuroscience research. May be repeated for a total of 3 credit hours, provided the subject matter is different.
- PSYCH 5407PsychopharmacologyPrerequisite: 12 units of graduate-level. An examination of the effects of drugs on the brain and on behavior. Primary emphasis is on those drugs used in the treatment of affective disorders, schizophrenia and anxiety.
- PSYCH 7422Quantitative Methods IIPrerequisites: PSYCH 7421 and consent of instructor. (With laboratory) A comprehensive study of the use of multivariate statistics in data analysis. Topics include the general linear model, multiple regression, factor analysis, and multivariate analysis of variance.
- PSYCH 7423Quantitative Methods IIIPrerequisites: PSYCH 7422 and PSYCH 7429 and consent of instructor. A selective study of the use of multivariate statistics in data analysis. Topics include structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, and analysis of longitudinal data.
- PSYCH 7431Clinical SupervisionPrerequisite: Admission to Clinical Psychology Program. Supervised experience in clinical practice. May be repeated six times for credit.
- PSYCH 7433Clerkship in Clinical PsychPrerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Supervised training in an affiliated agency or organization following completion of two years of course work. (May be repeated 3 times).
- PSYCH 7442Sem:Cognt & Behavl IntrvntnPrerequisites: PSYCH 7434. This course focuses on the theory and practice of cognitive-behavioral interventions in the field of clinical psychology.
- PSYCH 7450Clinical Internship IPrerequisite: Consent of advisor. Formal, one year, full-time internship providing student with in-depth supervised training within a site approved by the American Psychological Association. This course is repeated in the fall and spring semesters of the internship year.
- PSYCH 7474Clin Rsch Applied SettngPrerequisites: PSYCH 7421 and PSYCH 7422. This course provides information on the design and implementation of research in applied settings (e.g., human service agencies). Topics include program evaluation, consultation models, risk factor analysis, presentation and health promotion, and quality control.
- PSYCH 7478Dir Resrch Ind/Organ PsyIndependent study of an issue in industrial/organizational psychology through the application of research techniques.
- PSYCH 7479Dir Rdgs Ind/Organ PsychIndependent literature review of a topic in industrial/organizational psychology.
- PSYCH 7483Directed Research
- PSYCH 7484Directed Readings
- PSYCH 7487Thesis Research ProjectPrerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in clinical psychology. Supervised original research project of a clinically-related topic.
- PSYCH 7488Specialty Exam ResearchPrerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Supervised original review and analysis of a clinically related topic.
- PSYCH 7491MA Thesis ResearchPrerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
- PSYCH 7492Ph D Thesis ResearchPrerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.