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  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with general introduction to clinical psychology as a subarea of psychology. Deals with the search for, and applications of, psychological principles and methods aimed at assessing and explaining unique or special problems of the individual, group or family, assisting client(s) to function more meaningfully and effectively, and helping to prevent future problems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PSYC 2340.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Examines gender roles and sex differences at an advanced level. Incorporates developmental and social psychological perspectives. Includes development of gender-roles across the lifespan; examination of roles of biological, social and cultural factors on gender-role development; theoretical models and conceptualizations of masculinity, femininity and androgyny; differences in play behaviors of boys and girls; and evaluation of psychological measurement, research and theory regarding gender-role development and sex differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 and PSYC 2000; and either PSYC 2300 or 4300. (Offered based on sufficient demand and resources)
  • 4.00 Credits

    This service-learning/experiential course provides students with opportunities to develop skills in youth mentoring, professionalism, and leadership in the context of an after-school program for at-risk youth. Students will become familiar with best practices in therapeutic mentoring, adolescent development, ethics in mentoring, mental health, trauma-informed practices, and emotional development. Prerequisites: must have completed 1 semester at UW, must complete the Campus Connections application, an interview with a course instructor, and subsequent course approval by the instructors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment. Cross listed with CRMJ 4730. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Concentrates on critical assessment of interpersonal behavior. Students are expected to become familiar with data gathering, analysis and reporting procedures commonly used in contemporary social psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC 4755 and STAT 2050.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lecture and seminar. Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications. Cross listed with CRMJ 4760. Prerequisite: C or better in 6 hours in psychology.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Encompasses a clinical-personality orientation to psychological factors in the development and expression of human sexuality. Focuses on the individual: interactions of physiological factors with developmental influences and personality patterns that produce feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with human sexuality. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology, including child development course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Senior research project under faculty guidance and supervision. Faculty sponsorship must be obtained prior to registration. Prerequisites: senior standing, majors only, 27 hours in psychology, PSYC 4050 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered each semester)
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with new opportunities to experience applied aspects of psychology in real world settings through volunteering, internship, teaching, and related activities. Type and location of experience, and requirements for earning credit and for grading, are determined with a sponsoring faculty person in the psycology department. Preparation of an acceptable report on the work done is essential. No credit is available for field work prior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor required in advance.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Provides students with new opportunities to assist in aspects of conducting basic and applied psychological research with a sponsoring faculty person in the psychology department. Specific research activities and requirements for earning credit and for grading are determined with a sponsoring psychology faculty person. Preparation of an acceptable report on the work done is essential. No credit is available for research conducted prior to registration for this course. Prerequisite: consent of instructor required in advance.