Courses

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PSY 590 Applied Research 3 cr.
  • Graded: A/F

A capstone experience designed to evaluate the student’s ability to analyze key theories, principles and current research.  Focusing on an identified professional or organizational issue, problem, or need, the student, employing their analytical skills, will complete and publicly present a scholarly research project comprehensively addressing the subject.

PSY 591 Internship 2-6 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Requires instructor/adviser approval.

A supervised work experience designed to afford the student the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom to actual challenges faced by training, development, and performance improvement professionals.  Work is assigned and directly supervised by the participating organization with the student reporting regularly to the faculty member assigned to monitor and grade the student experience.  Specifics of the student internship learning plan must be developed prior to enrollment in the course; enrollment requires instructor approval.

PSY 592 Psychology Practicum 1-4 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: PSY 505, PSY 506, and permission of instructor

Focus will be on providing students with experience in a professional psychology setting.  May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

PSY 593 Research Development 3 cr.  (0-0-3)
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master’s of Science in Psychology Program.

This course is for the development and/or conductance of an independent research project such as the student’s Thesis.

PSY 598 Directed Studies 1-4 cr.
  • Graded: A/F
  • Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department head

Independent study under the supervision of a member of the department. Supervisor and study must be selected prior to enrollment in the course and appropriate directed study forms must be completed.

PSY 599 Thesis 3 cr.

The student develops a thesis with the help of a thesis committee. Appropriate thesis forms must be completed prior to enrollment. The thesis must be approved by the thesis committee and the Office of Graduate Education and Research. The student should consult the department and the Office of Graduate Education and Research for specific requirements.