APPL Course Descriptions
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APPL 601 THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR (3)
Surveys the current knowledge of the structure and function of the nervous system, with an emphasis on how this information contributes to understanding behavior and mental processes. Introduces neuroscience and demonstrates how different types of information are integrated in this interdisciplinary field. Students gain insight into how biochemical, anatomical, and physiological approaches contribute to the understanding of behavior and clinical phenomena. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 602 PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY, ETHICS, AND LEGAL ISSUES IN THE PRACTICE OF COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGY (3)Focuses on the development of professional identity, pathways to credentialing and licensure and legal and ethical issues in professional counseling and psychology. Students examine professional organizations, credentialing bodies and the ethical codes relevant to the practice of counseling and psychology. Emphasis on ethical standards of the American Counseling Association and resolution of ethical dilemmas through the application of an ethical decision-making model. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 603 LEARNING AND COGNITION (3)Emphasizes the study of the major theories and models of human learning from the perspectives of both behaviorism and cognitive science. Includes an experiential overview of how people acquire, store and use information. Theoretical and empirical information is applied to the understanding of human behavior in a wide variety of settings. Address multicultural and social justice advocacy consideration as they relate to issues in human learning. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 604 INTERVIEWING (3)The interview as an informational, research and clinical tool. Interview formats and their construction, as well as the skills required for their utilization, are reviewed. The relationship of the interview to other information-gathering procedures is considered. Lab fee required. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 605 ADVANCED THEORIES OF PERSONALITY AND COUNSELING (3)An advanced exploration of theories regarding personality and counseling. Includes discussion of treatment implications and research related to each theory or therapy. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 606 BASIC COUNSELING TECHNIQUES (3)An overview of the basic skills and techniques required for conducting counseling sessions, including multicultural and social justice considerations. Explores listening skills, relationship-building, intake and ongoing assessment, etc. Basically experiential in nature, with students engaging in self-reflective activities, practicing and evaluating counseling styles and abilities and participating in varied classroom activities such as mock counseling role plays and/or interviews. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: APPL 605 or permission of instructor; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 607 BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE (3)Examination of theory and practice in the field of behavioral medicine, emphasizing the role of mind-body interaction in physical health and illness as well as approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment of physical disease and psychophysiological dysfunction. Topics include doctor-patient communication, specific physical conditions, modification of health behavior and coping strategies. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 608 APPLIED ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES (3)An exploration of current procedures employed in the evaluation of behavior within the context of multicultural and social justice factors. Focuses on the observation and interpretation of behavioral information and its relationship to choice of assessment procedures. Reviews representative measures of intellectual ability, achievement, aptitude, personality and psychological motor functioning. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 609 OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3)Survey of the organizational environment that affects cognitive processes and subsequent physiological, psychological and behavioral responses affecting individual and organizational performance. Topics include the role of the person, such as biology and personality; the role of the organization, such as workplace climate and work roles; and different types of individual and organizational stress management interventions that contribute to individuals' health and well-being. Prerequisite: This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 610 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND DIAGNOSIS (3)Examines issues in the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders. Major attention is given to changing applied and theoretical perspectives in the light of contemporary research methodologies and findings. Addresses ethical, multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations in relation to psychiatric classification and diagnosis. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 612 HUMAN RELATIONS (3)Examination of human interactions in work settings that impact individual mental health and organizational health and productivity. Emphasis on preventing and intervening to reduce stress, frustration, conflict and violence, sexual harassment and other social problems in the workplace by applying research in emotional intelligence, personality, social perception, communication, persuasion and teamwork.Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 613 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3)Survey of the biological, psychological and social changes that accompany the developmental process. Includes a study of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of the individual from conception to death. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 614 COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (3)Provides an introduction to the central concepts, strategies, findings and values of community psychology to help students develop broader perspectives on individual and community functioning and well-being. Explores the interdependence of individuals and their communities and environments, with foci on social issues and policies, underserved and marginalized groups, social justice and social change, and prevention of social and mental health problems. Emphasizes research and interventions at the level of small groups, organizations, institutions and communities to reduce stress, enhance quality of life, prevent emotional and behavioral disorders, and empower individuals and their communities. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 615 COGNITIVE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (3)Covers material for three competency areas within the basic fields of psychology that are considered essential at the master’s level. Topics include biological bases of behavior, learning theories and cognition. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 616 ADVANCED TREATMENT TECHNIQUES (3)Examines the application of theoretically and empirically based change strategies in mental health counseling. Surveys several theoretical approaches to a variety of clinical problems, with an emphasis on empirically supported principles of change. Multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations in the application of behavioral change strategies are addressed. Includes applications to both children and adults. Prerequisites: APPL 605 and APPL 606. Only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 617 PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT (3)Examines the rationale, psychometric properties and utility of some of the major personality assessments in use today within the context of multicultural and social justice considerations. Focuses primarily on objective measures of personality, but projective measures are introduced. Emphasis is given to the professional, ethical and cultural competency responsibilities associated with the assessment process and to administration and interpretation procedures. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 610 and APPL 608 or satisfactory completion of undergraduate Tests and Measurements course; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 618 INTELLECTUAL ASSESMENT (3)Examines the theoretical background, rationale and validity of the major assessments of intellectual abilities currently in use. Emphasizes the professional, ethical, multicultural and social justice responsibilities associated with the assessment process, and to administration and interpretation procedures. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 610 and APPL 608 or satisfactory completion of undergraduate Tests and Measurements course; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 619 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT (3)Examines the rationale and validity of the more predominant intelligence tests, projective measures, interest inventories and personality measures currently in use. Focus also includes professional and ethical responsibilities associated with the assessment process and provides familiarity with administration and interpretation procedures. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 610 and either APPL 608 or undergraduate Tests and Measurements course. Only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 620 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (3)Survey of basic clinical neuropsychology, focusing on the psychometric foundations of different diagnoses based on the clinical presentation of human brain dysfunction. Discusses cognitive, behavioral, emotional and social symptoms of the major neuropsychological disorders. Issues of assessment in impaired populations are addressed, including the provision of effective psychological services to the neuropsychologically impaired individual. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 621 TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (3)Provides a review of current literature regarding the etiology, psychology, risk factors and social phenomena associated with substance (including alcohol) use and related disorders. Emphasizes evidence-based contemporary and traditional treatment methods employed by outpatients clinics and inpatient units. Addresses issues related to ethical, multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations in the treatment of substance use disorders. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 622 GROUP COUNSELING (3)An introduction to the theory and practice of group psychotherapy, including consideration of history and theory as well as practical considerations and clinical techniques. Explores ethical considerations for therapists who lead groups. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Incorporates an experiential component into the class periods. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 623 CAREER COUNSELING (3)Introduces the primary theories that explain how individuals make career choices and the specific strategies the counselor can use to help the client make informed career choices. Students gain exposure to specific instruments designed to assist in career decisions. Addresses multicultural and social justice considerations in career counseling. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 624 PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW (3)Application of the fundamental principles of psychology to facets of the legal system, including an overview of the field as well as specialized topics such as competency, commitment, psychology of juries and the psychology of evidence. Emphasis on current newsworthy topics as well as on rapidly changing controversial issues and ethical considerations. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 625 MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING (3)Explores the impact of social phenomena, such as privilege and oppression, on cultural group membership and human development. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability status, age, national origin, religion, socioeconomic status and language. Examines multicultural counseling relationships and research, as well as social justice advocacy considerations for the practicing therapist. Self-reflection and experiential exercises raise awareness of self as a cultural being. Course knowledge is applied to out-of-class experiences as well as to psychological assessment, case conceptualization and treatment planning. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 605 and APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 626 FAMILY THERAPY (3)Presents an overview of various family therapy theories and techniques, including systems theory and family life-cycle development. Explores the integration of these techniques into the therapy process with couples and families. Special attention is given to specific issues such as the impact of race, culture and gender on a family therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 627 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPY (3)Provides an understanding of the psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence. Covers the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of disorders that typically arise in childhood or adolescence and examines the factors that contribute to their development. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations in working with children and adolescents. Prerequisite: APPL 606; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 628 COLLEGE COUNSELING (3)Provides an understanding of the issues and psychological problems of college students and how those issues and problems are treated in the college setting. Covers the assessment and treatment of disorders that characterize young adulthood and the core knowledge and skills of college counselors, and provides an orientation to college and university counseling centers. Addresses multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations for working with college students in a university setting. Prerequisites: APPL 602, APPL 606 and APPL 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 629 SPECIAL TOPIC: TOPICS IN COUNSELING (3)Theoretical assumptions, techniques and effectiveness of interventions associated with behavioral and psychological problems of the aged, alcoholics, sexual deviants, criminal offenders and/or problems encountered in marriage and family situations. Specific topic may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as course topic changes. Lab fee may be required. prerequisites: to be determined by instructor Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 631 INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (3)The logic of hypothesis testing and assumptions underlying its use are the framework for studying analysis of variance and covariance and multiple regression. These tools are learned in the context of application to psychological research. Students learn to complete statistical analyses using a microcomputer statistical package and to interpret the results. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 632 RESEARCH METHODS FOR APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (3)Builds on the fundamentals of research design and on knowledge of basic statistical techniques to provide a broad overview of the major research methods of applied psychological research. Students learn to frame inquiries and problems as research questions. The relative merits and drawbacks of the major research methods are explored. Students develop a research proposal to investigate an applied research question. Prerequisite: APPL 631. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
APPL 633 RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3)Surveys methods used to investigate questions and acquire knowledge in counseling and psychology, and provides students with the skills necessary to critically evaluate counseling and clinical research literature. Topics include principles and techniques of qualitative and quantitative models; needs assessment; program evaluation; ethical, multicultural and social justice considerations in the research process; and the role of the mental health counselor as a knowledgeable research consumer. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 635 PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)Study of the theories, constructs and analytical skills needed to develop, implement and evaluate organizational programs and policies. Emphasis is on the research methods used to measure and track programs and their outcomes over time. prerequisites: APPL 631 and 632 or permission of program director. Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies.
APPL 639 SPECIAL TOPICS: APPLIED STATISTICS (3)Study of one major statistical topic, such as multivariate statistics, structural equation modeling, meta-analysis, analysis of ordinal and categorical variables or nonparametric statistical techniques. Offered when student demand is sufficient and matches instructor interests. Topic may vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as course topic changes. Prerequisites: APPL 631, APPL 632 and permission of instructor. Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies.
APPL 641 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)Studies how principal theories and empirical findings from research in organizational psychology are used to improve employee performance and satisfaction. Emphasizes the interactive effects of situational and individual difference variables as they influence organizational behavior. Overview includes motivation, leadership, employee morale, group dynamics and interpersonal communication. Students apply theoretical and empirical findings to solutions of work-related problems in case studies. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 642 MOTIVATION, SATISFACTION AND LEADERSHIP (3)Critical and in-depth examination of the research evidence for theories of leadership and job satisfaction. Using motivation as a central concept, students gain an understanding of how group dynamics and personal, environmental and cultural factors influence organizational behaviors. Students work in teams to solve performance-related problems presented in case studies. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite: APPL 641 or approval of program director. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 643 ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)Survey of the theoretical positions, research methodology and current findings seeking to explain how interpersonal interactions affect individual and group behavior. Consideration is given to such constructs as attitudes, attributions and cooperation. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 644 PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY (3)Overview of the area of personnel psychology. Topics include job analysis, personnel selection and placement, training and development and performance appraisal. Special attention to measurement procedures involved in personnel selection and performance appraisal. Equal employment opportunity laws and their effect on personnel practices are discussed. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 645 PERSONNEL ASSESSMENT (3)Application of the technical material learned in Personnel Psychology related to assessment techniques used to select, promote and evaluate personnel. Hands-on experience with these methods, including development of the most common ones. Assessment techniques discussed may include ability tests, personality and honesty tests, drug testing, work samples, interviews, training and evaluation forms and performance appraisals. Students go through the process of developing surveys for attitude assessment. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: APPL 644 or permission of instructor. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 646 EMPLOYMENT LAW IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)Review and analysis of federal laws and their application to human resource management (including employee selection, promotion, performance appraisals, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and safety). Covers EEO, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Acts, Americans with Disabilities Act and other antidiscriminatory legislation, as well as FLSA and OSHA. Examines legal issues such as privacy, sexual harassment, drug testing and employees’ rights versus employers’ rights. Addresses strategies for creating policy and legal concerns in a context of organizational behavior and motivation theories. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 647 TRAINING AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)Theory, findings and methods relating to how an organization ensures that its employees are equipped to accomplish its mission. Students learn about techniques to assess and implement organizational change. Through hands-on activities, they learn to develop and implement programs such as skills training, team building and management development. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 648 EMPLOYEE SELECTION (3)Examines testing and decision theory, legality and societal issues involved in matching individual knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics with organizational needs. Discussions include employment interviews, cognitive abilities testing, integrity and substance abuse testing, personality measures, biographical data and other procedures. Lab fee may be required. prerequisite: APPL 644. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 649 SPECIAL TOPICS: INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)Studies a topic of industrial/organizational psychology of mutual interest to students and faculty that is not currently part of course offerings. Topic may vary. May be repeated for credit as course topic changes. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 650 WORK GROUPS IN ORGANIZATIONS (3)Study of group dynamics in the context of organizations, focusing on the predominant psychological theories and research findings that explain the formation and development of work groups. Emphasis on learning how effective strategies and techniques can be used to enhance teamwork in organizations. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 651 JOB ANALYSIS (3)Survey of job analysis methodology and issues using experiential projects. Includes tools used in conducting a job analysis: data gathering techniques, legal and technical standards and the Occupational Information Network. Emphasis is on variation in approach dependent on subsequent application of the results. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 652 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT (1 - 3)Survey of organizational theory and techniques used in organizational development. Topics include organizational structure and communication, sources of power, organizational culture, and organizational diagnosis. Students engage in discovery of an organization’s pain points, recommendations for organizational changes, and apply sound judgment based on empirical works associated with best practice interventions.
APPL 653 CONSULTING SKILLS (3)Focuses on the essential skills and abilities needed for successful consulting to organizations. Topics include business development, project management, cost estimation and report writing. Emphasizes learning techniques used for successful group presentations and developing skills for effective oral and written communication. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 654 SURVEY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (3)How to plan, design and implement surveys to assess organizational characteristics. Emphasizes how to collect and analyze survey data and present findings to the organization. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 655 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS IN I/O PSYCHOLOGY (3)An opportunity to practice real-world application of the competencies acquired in the degree program. Students propose solutions to simulated or actual challenges faced by organizations and demonstrate their ability to integrate and apply broad knowledge of personnel and organizational psychology. Prerequisites: APPL 632, 642, 645 and 651. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 657 PERSONALITY AT WORK (3)A study of the role that personality plays in an organizational setting. Examines the construct of personality as it relates to job performance and to interpersonal relations at work. Focuses primarily on recent theory, research and findings on the effectiveness of personality in selection with an emphasis on response distortion issues. Students complete several self-report inventories to gain a personal view of how someone with his or her profile would be expected to behave in various work environments. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 658 CHANGE MANAGEMENT (3)Theory, findings and methods relating to how organizations manage and mismanage change. Students learn about techniques to assess and implement organizational change. Through hands-on activities, they learn to develop and implement change management programs, including skills training and team building. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 659 CROSS-CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)Examines topics in organizational psychology from a cross-cultural lens, focusing on portability of Western-based theories and practices to other cultures. Topics include cultural values, methodological equivalences, intercultural training, group processes, organizational justice, work-family issues, leadership, negotiations, acculturation and expatriation/repatriation. Prerequisite: APPL 641 or permission from instructor. This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only
APPL 660 APPLIED INTERNATIONAL WORK AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 - 6)Expose students to the increasingly geographically dispersed and technologically connected world by examining topics in work and organizational psychology through an international field experience, collaborating with peers, instructors, and local experts from a different cultural environment. Students will practice intercultural interactions and enhance their cross-cultural competence, drawing on contextual factors influencing strategic decision-making in different national contexts. Topics may address personnel selection, performance management, organizational development, motivation, leadership, occupational health and stress, and more. Students will engage in site visits, case analyses, and intercultural team collaborations.
APPL 661 DEATH,DYING, LOSS AND GRIEF (3)Models of adjustment to loss and their application to counseling individuals and groups who have experienced significant loss through death, illness and injury, divorce and major life transitions. Emphasis on issues related to death and dying (including social, psychological and cultural factors that influence grieving). Also explores significant loss areas to which grief intervention perspectives and techniques can be applied. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 662 TREATMENT OF TRAUMA (3)Exposes students to the current approaches to treatment of trauma being used by clinicians. Emphasizes the development and application of skills in conducting empirically-supported therapy for trauma-related conditions. Addresses issues in the ethical assessment and treatment of trauma-related conditions, including multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 605, APPL 606 and APPL 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 663 TREATMENT OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS (3)Provides students with knowledge and skills in current evidence-based approaches to treatment of depressive disorders, as well as disorders that frequently co-occur with depression (e.g., anxiety, substance use, personality disorders). Emphasizes cognitive and cognitive-behavioral treatments, though other theoretical approaches are noted. Addresses ethical, multicultural and social justice advocacy considerations in the assessment and treatment of depression. Lab fee may be required. Prerequisites: APPL 605, APPL 606 and APPL 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 664 GEROPSYCHOLOGY: PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS (3)Survey of the empirical data and theoretical formulations relating to the psychosocial concomitants of aging. Consideration of the interactional effects of individual, familial, social and cultural variables as they influence successful adaptation to later life. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 665 CLINICAL SUPERVISION (3)Provides didactic preparation in clinical supervision knowledge and skills. Emphasizes ethics, multiculturalism, social justice advocacy, supervisory relationship dynamics, models of supervision, modes of evaluation, supervision research and tools to conduct effective clinical supervision with counselor trainees. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: two semesters of APPL 703 or APPL 708 and permission of the instructor; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 666 TREATMENT OF ANXIETY DISORDERS (3)Provides students with a theoretical and empirical understanding of the development, maintenance and current evidence-based treatment of anxiety and related disorders, including cultural and social justice considerations. Emphasizes behavioral and cognitive-behavioral treatments, although other theoretical approaches are discussed as well. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 605, APPL 606, and APPL 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 700 SPECIAL TOPICS: APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (3)Readings and discussions of topics in applied psychology. Topic may vary. May be repeated for credit as course topic changes. Lab fee may be required. prerequisites: determined by instructor. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 701 SEMINAR IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (3)Readings and discussions of research studies and theoretical papers in areas of special interest to seminar participants. prerequisite: completion of 15 hours of Applied Psychology core courses. Only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 702 FIELD EXPERIENCE (1 - 3)Supervised prior-to-practicum experience at a setting that supports preparation for a career in counseling or industrial/organizational psychology. Not a clinical experience. To earn 1 credit, a student spends approximately 60 hours at the site and provides a journal of the experience for the supervising faculty member. The requirements are agreed to in writing prior to registration by the student, supervising faculty member and on-site supervisor. A maximum of 3 credits may be applied to the degree. Course is NOT eligible for a continuing studies grade and does NOT count as part of the 60 credits required to qualify for certification by the State Board of Professional Counselors. Pass/fail grading. prerequisite: prior approval (See above.) Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 703 PRACTICUM IN COUNSELING (3)Experience in the application of: behavioral change methods and skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in a clinical or counseling setting. The student 1) functions as a professional under the supervision and guidance of an on-site counselor, and 2) attends scheduled group supervision meetings on campus several times during the course of the semester. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. Prerequisites: permission of instructor prior to registration and APPL 602, 605, 606 and 610; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 704 PRACTICUM IN RESEARCH (3)Supervised participation in experimental studies designed by either the student or an individual approved by the instructor. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. prerequisites: APPL 631 and APPL 632 or equivalent and approval of instructor. Only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 705 PRACTICUM IN ASSESSMENT (3)Supervised experience in the use of assessment procedures in situations relevant to student interest and vocational goals. Students spend the equivalent of one day per week at an approved training site. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. prerequisites: APPL 606 and APPL 619 or APPL 645 or other appropriate coursework in assessment and approval of instructor. Only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 706 PRACTICUM IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (3)An opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of psychology at various work settings. The work and/or field research is designed and mutually agreed upon by the student, the practicum coordinator and the workplace supervisor. Includes regular on-campus meetings. Enrollment may be limited by availability of settings. Student must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. prerequisites: permission of instructor (prior to registration) and coursework deemed pertinent to project by practicum coordinator. Prerequisite: only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 707 PRACTICUM IN INDUSTRIAL /ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (1 - 4)Supervised participation in field research in applied job settings. Hands-on experience with I/O work assignments is performed and evaluated. The work and/or field research is designed by the student or senior personnel and should enhance a student’s vita/resume. Government, industry, public/community service or other settings may be generated by the instructor or the student. Setting and research/job duties must be proposed and agreed upon in writing by the student, the instructor and an authorized representative from the organization. To the extent that settings/positions must be generated by the instructor, enrollment is limited according to availability. A maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward the degree. Eligible for continuing studies grade. prerequisite: permission of instructor. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 708 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING (1 - 3)Builds upon APPL 703 Practicum in Counseling, allowing students to practice and further integrate counseling skills, ethical and legal requirements, and multicultural competence and social justice advocacy in clinical or counseling settings. Students accrue at least 100 hours of supervised clinical experience for each credits taken. Students must complete arrangements for the experience with the practicum coordinator in the semester preceding enrollment. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: APPL 703 and permission of program director; only open to the following majors: M.S. in Counseling Psychology, M.S. in Applied Psychology, or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies; other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 779 DIRECTED STUDY IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (1 - 3)The pursuit of independent work under the supervision of a faculty member. This work should relate to a topic not covered by the regular department offerings and may provide a basis for entrance into courses with special prerequisites. The student writes a proposal that is approved by the supervising faculty member and the graduate program director prior to registration. Prerequistes: completion of required core and approval prior to registration. Pass/fail grading. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 789 RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT (3)Independent study in which the student develops a proposal for research founded in the literature and practice of applied psychology. The student must have the requisite skills for bringing the proposal to completion. The end product of the course is a research proposal that may be presented to the division as a thesis proposal. Course is NOT eligible for continuing studies grade. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 798 CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT (1)Provides continuing faculty direction, academic support services and enrollment services for students who have completed all course requirements for the degree but have not completed a thesis or final project. Students continue the independent work leading to finishing the thesis or final project that is significantly under way. Course may be repeated for credit as needed. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise grading is pass/fail. prerePrerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.quisite: completion of all course requirements for degree program.
APPL 799 THESIS IN APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (3 - 6)An independent and original research effort, supervised closely by full-time faculty. It should be founded in the literature of applied psychology. The student is expected to demonstrate an ability to formulate research questions as testable hypotheses, to analyze data using appropriate research methods and design and statistical tools, and to present the entire work in a well-written document using APA style. The number of credits is determined when the proposal is approved. Eligible for continuing studies (CS) grade; otherwise grading is pass/fail. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 801 STATISTICS FOR ASSESSMENTAND EVALUATION I (3)An advanced course covering statistics common to field research, including partial and semi-partial correlation, ANCOVA, and multiple regression, and statistics used with dichotomous dependent variables, including logistic regression and nonparametric procedures (e.g., Chi-square, Cohen’s Kappa, Fisher Exact test, Wilcoxon’s Matched-Pairs Signed-Rank Test). Exams and projects involve examples of field assessment with an emphasis on interpreting results calculated using SPSS. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 802 STATISTICS FOR ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION II (3)An advanced course covering multivariate statistcal procedures, including factor analysis, MANOVA and MANCOVA, discriminant analysis, confimatory factor analysis and causal modeling. Exams and projects involve examples of field assessment with an emphasis on interpreting results calculated via SPSS. Prerequistie: APPL 801.
APPL 803 MEASUREMENT THEORY (3)An advanced course in psychometrics that focuses on understanding the internal structure of scales used primarily for measuring abilities, personality traits, interests, values, and attitudes. Emphasis is on scale construction based on True Score Theory, Generalizabilty Theory, and Item Response Theory. Theis course assumes the understanding of reliability, validity, and scaling models. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 804 ORGIZATIONAL THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT (3)Survey of organizational theory and techniques used in Organizational Development. Topics include organizational structure and communication, sources of power, organizational culture, Lewin’s Change Model, Action Research, and Schein’s Process Change. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 805 CONSULTING SKILLS (3)Focuses on the essential skills and abilities needed for successful consulting to organizations. Topics include business development, project managment, cost estimation, and report writing. Emphasizes learning techniques used for successful group presentation andPrerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only. developing skills for effective oral and written communications.
APPL 806 SURVEY DEV ELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (3)Students learn how _to plan, design, and implement surveys to assess organizational characteristics. Emphasis placed on how to collect, analyze survey data, and present findings to the organization. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 807 EXAMINATION CONSTRUCTION (3)An advanced course that develops skills in constructing examinations (primarily written) for employment and educational testing. Measurement theory is reviewed through data analysis projects that involve calculating estimates of reliability and validity, item difficulty and item discrimination, criterion-referencing, methods for setting cutoff scores, cross-validation, and jack-knife procedures Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 810 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3)Focuses on the predominant techniques for designing, collecting, and analyzing qualitative data. Various methods of data collection such as naturalistic observation, informal interviewing, in-depth immersion (ethnography), and focus groups are studied. Covers topics relating to content analysis, coding responses, ethical issues and comparing qualitative and quantitative measures. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 811 INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT (3)Focuses on assessing, interpreting, and communicating individuals’ work-related characteristics, primarily for the purpose of staffing (hiring, promotion), development (competency building, rehabilitation, employee counseling), and career planning. Skills in testing and interviewing are learned for the purpose of evaluating ability, personality, aptitude, and interest characteristics. Students are familiarized with standardized measures used in employment settings and learn to administer evaluate, and report results to employees and managers. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 812 GROUP PROCESS AND PROCEDURES (3)A study of the interpersonal interaction and task interdependence of work groups in organizations. Focus is on theory and research concerning group dynamics and teams, drawing from social psychology, organizational psychology, sociology, and organizational behavior. Topics include group leadership, motivation, interpersonal influence, group effectiveness, conformity, conflict, role behavior, and group decision making. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 813 PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND MANAGEMENT (3)A review of techniques for assessing and improving individual and group work performance. Topics include performance appraisal systems, assessment centers, structured interviews, and performance feedback and motivation. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 830 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (3)A course based upon faculty expertise and student interest. Representative topics include: Behavioral Prevention, The Mental Health Setting, Cross-cultural Issues, Organizational Culture and Learning, Change Models. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 840 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PROGRAM EVALUATION (3)Advanced topics in program evaluation methodology. Topic to be selected based on student interest. Representative topics include: Measuring Efficacy of Therapy Outcome, Time-Series Designs and Methods, Evaluation of Programs in an Elementary School Setting. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 850 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ASSESSMENT (3)Topical areas of interest to students relating to issues in assessment. Representative topics include: Legal and Ethical Issues in Testing, Cognitive Biases in Performance Appraisals and Interviewing, Assessment of Non-Verbal Behaviors, Computerized Data Collection, and Development of Assessment Centers. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 897 PRACTICUM IN APPLIED ASSESSMENT (3)Supervised practicum experience with applied projects in public or private sector organizations. Emphasis on the development and implementation of an assessment instrument and feedback of findings to the organization. Projects will vary on a semester basis. Proposal writing and presentation skills will also be covered. Prerequisite: APPL 806 Survey Development & Implementation or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL 899 DOCTORAL PROJECT (3 - 6)An independent and original applied empirical research project that addresses an existing problem or opportunity in an organization. It must be founded in the literature and theory of applied psychology. The student is expected to demonstrate the ability to formulate a researchable question and test it in a field setting. The student is supervised closely by a full-time faculty member. A report of the project in APA style must be submitted to the project committee for approval. Prerequisite:This course is open only to the following majors: Applied Psychology or Certificate in Professional Counseling Studies. Other majors may take this course with departmental permission only.
APPL IRR INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COURSE (3)No course description available.
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