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Term: Fall 2017

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PSY 101 - Introduction To Psychology: Surveys the science of psychology, including history of psychology, physiology, development, health, abnormal, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, and intelligence. Letter grade only.
PSY 101H - Introduction To Psychology - Honors: Surveys the science of psychology, including history of psychology, physiology, development, health, abnormal, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, and intelligence. Letter grade only.
PSY 199 - Special Topics: Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 202 - Educational And Career Planning In The Psychological Sciences: Required course designed to provide majors with the information and tools needed to help them make informed decisions about their current educational plans and future career directions. Pass-fail only.
PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology: Abnormal Psychology is the study of abnormal or dysfunctional emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The course focuses on experiences (symptoms) that deviate from cultural norms and cause clinically significant distress as well as psychosocial dysfunction. We will focus on the classification of psychological disorders into various classes of disorders, the disorders themselves, and symptoms of each disorder. Other major components involve learning about the etiology (risk factors for) and research-supported treatments for psychological disorders. Letter grade only.
PSY 227 - Introduction To Personality: Theories and topics in personality including its development, measurement, research, and behavior-change techniques. Letter grade only.
PSY 230 - Introduction To Statistics In Psychology: Basic concepts of statistical analysis and design in psychological research. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 231 - Statistics Lab For Transfer Students: This online lab is designed for transfer students who have completed a PSY 230 course, or equivalent Introduction to Statistics in Psychology course that did not have a lab. However, students who have completed a PSY 230 course which included a lab who wish to update their skills may enroll. Letter grade only.
PSY 240 - Developmental Psychology: Surveys physical, social, and cognitive development from conception through adulthood. Letter grade only.
PSY 240H - Developmental Psychology - Honors: Surveys physical, social, and cognitive development from conception through adulthood. Letter grade only.
PSY 250 - Social Psychology: Scientific theory and research on how people think about self and others, influence other people, and form relationships with others. Letter grade only.
PSY 255 - Introduction To Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience: Course takes a biological approach to understanding behavior and mental processes; exploring relationships between the nervous system and behavior, and providing a foundation in basic nervous system structure and function. Letter grade only.
PSY 260 - Cognitive Psychology: Research, methods, and theory in human information processing. Topics may include attention, memory, problem solving, and language. Letter grade only.
PSY 277 - Human Sexuality: Introduction to the academic study of human sexuality. Emphases include cross-cultural interpretations of sexualities; gender; sexual health; sexuality through the life span; sexual orientations; sexual pathology and treatment. Letter grade only.
PSY 279 - Introductory Undergraduate Research: Supervised research experience for students with limited background in a discipline. Pass-Fail or letter grade. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
PSY 280 - Cross-cultural Psychology: Studies the interaction between culture and human behavior. Topics will include cross-cultural methodology, cultural perspectives on cognition, emotion, motivation, development, social interaction, and psychopathology. Letter grade only.
PSY 299 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 302W - Research Methods In Psychology: Introduces scientific methodologies as used in psychological research including projects in conducting research. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 302WH - Research Methods In Psychology - Honors: Introduces scientific methodologies as used in psychological research including projects in conducting research. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 320 - Principles Of Learning: Methods, principles, applications, and theoretical issues of learning. Topics may include classical and instrumental conditioning and social learning theory. Letter grade only.
PSY 326 - Group Behavior: Surveys psychological approaches to group processes and functions. Topics may include structure, influence, leadership, conflict, and performance. Letter grade only.
PSY 326H - Group Behavior - Honors: Surveys psychological approaches to group processes and functions. Topics may include structure, influence, leadership, conflict, and performance. Letter grade only.
PSY 340 - Child And Adolescent Development: Studies development from conception through adolescence. Letter grade only.
PSY 340H - Child And Adolescent Development - Honors: Studies development from conception through adolescence. Letter grade only.
PSY 344 - Adult Development And Aging: Studies the adult aging process from multiple perspectives including biological, sociological, and cross-cultural. Letter grade only.
PSY 344H - Adult Development And Aging - Honors: Studies the adult aging process from multiple perspectives including biological, sociological, and cross-cultural. Letter grade only.
PSY 347 - Personnel Psychology: Psychological theory applied to human resources, focusing on job analysis, selection, training, performance appraisal, and legal and ethical concerns. Recommended: PSY 346. Letter grade only.
PSY 348 - Organizational Psychology: Studies individual, group, and organizational influences on behavior, focusing on motivation, leadership, conflict, and organizational structure and development. Recommended: PSY 346. Letter grade only.
PSY 350 - Advanced Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience: Studies brain functions. Topics may include biological drives, sensory systems, memory, and behavior disorders. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 350H - Advanced Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience - Honors: Studies brain functions. Topics may include biological drives, sensory systems, memory, and behavior disorders. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 355 - Sensation And Perception: Basic methods, research, and theory in vision and other senses. Topics may include form, depth, and motion perception; color vision; touch and auditory perception. Letter grade only.
PSY 355H - Sensation And Perception - Honors: Basic methods, research, and theory in vision and other senses. Topics may include form, depth, and motion perception; color vision; touch and auditory perception. Letter grade only.
PSY 370 - Motivation And Emotion: Analyzes social, biological, and cognitive factors involved in motivated behaviors and emotional states. Recommended: PSY 350. Letter grade only.
PSY 375 - Social Psychology Of Self And Identity: Theory and research on the structure and functioning of the "self" and its impact on affect, behavior, and cognition. Letter grade only.
PSY 378 - Positive Psychology: Understanding Human Strengths: Positive psychology explores the factors that make life worth living and the human strengths that enable individuals to confront challenges, overcome adversities, appreciate others, and regard daily experiences as meaningful. Letter grade only.
PSY 389 - Cooperative Education: Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit. Fee required.
PSY 399 - Special Topics: In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 401 - Undergraduate Teaching Apprentice: Teaching apprenticeship under the supervision and approval of an instructor. Instructor consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 403 - Interpersonal Process And Psychotherapy: Course explores theory and practice of counseling, interpersonal process and intentional interviewing. Surveys key concepts in evidence-based psychotherapy and addresses practical issues such as diversity and ethics. Letter grade only.
PSY 404C - Psychological Sciences Capstone: Advanced Teaching Experience: An advanced teaching capstone course that allows psychological science to collaborate closely with a faculty member in gaining supervised teaching experience and engaging in reflection and action surrounding teaching at the college or university level. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Psychological Sciences Major, PSY 101, PSY 230, PSY 302W, PSY 401, and Senior status
PSY 406 - Clinical Psychology: Introduces the principles and processes of applying psychology to the clinical setting. Includes professional issues, assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy. Letter grade only.
PSY 408C - Field Work Experience: Supervised field experience in an approved agency or organization. Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 408CH - Field Work Experience - Honors: Supervised field experience in an approved agency or organization. Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 409 - Fieldwork In Human Resources: Supervised field experience in human resources at an approved organizational site. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit with different topics.
PSY 411 - Conservation Psychology: Psychology For A Sustainable Future: Scientific study of the reciprocal relationship between human behavior and the natural environment with a particular focus on promoting sustainable behavior. Letter grade only.
PSY 432 - Psychophysiology Of Drugs And Behavior: Introduces physiological and synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
PSY 432H - Psychophysiology Of Drugs And Behavior - Honors: Introduces physiological and synaptic mechanisms by which therapeutic and illicit drugs affect behavior. Letter grade only.
PSY 450C - Historical Systems Of Psychology: Surveys and compares different theories and methods of psychology and their historical background. Evaluates those theories and methods from philosophical and scientific standpoints. Letter grade only.
PSY 460C - Community Psychology: Understanding the application of psychology to real-world social problems. Emphases on person-environment fit, models of prevention, and personal and social resources. Letter grade only.
PSY 461 - Language And Cognition: Theory and research on the role of language in human thought and behavior with attention to brain mechanisms, speech, comprehension, reading, writing, second language acquisition, and social context. Letter grade only.
PSY 466 - Legislative Internship: Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring term. Students are selected on a competitive basis, and you must apply during the fall term. (To be eligible, you must be a candidate for a bachelor's degree, have completed all lower-division requirements, and have attained senior status at the end of the fall term preceding the internship.) Course enrollment is handled by the associate provost for academic administration after the legislature has made its final selection. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit.
PSY 480C - Health Psychology: Comprehensive study of contributions of psychology to health promotion and maintenance, illness prevention and treatment, and related health issues. Letter grade only.
PSY 480CH - Health Psychology - Honors: Comprehensive study of contributions of psychology to health promotion and maintenance, illness prevention and treatment, and related health issues. Letter grade only.
PSY 485 - Undergraduate Research: Original research under the supervision and approval of a research adviser. Course may be taken for up to 6 units per semester and may be repeated for maximum of 12 units. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
PSY 485H - Undergraduate Research - Honors: Original research under the supervision and approval of a research adviser. Course may be taken for up to 6 units per semester and may be repeated for maximum of 12 units. Pass-fail only. Course fee required.
PSY 486C - Advanced Research Experience: Provides opportunities for advanced work in research with a faculty member to fulfill the Psychology Capstone requirement. Successful completion of at least one semester of PSY 485 and instructor permission required. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 486CH - Advanced Research Experience - Honors: Provides opportunities for advanced work in research with a faculty member to fulfill the Psychology Capstone requirement. Successful completion of at least one semester of PSY 485 and instructor permission required. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 490C - Senior Capstone: Special Topics: Explores the various kinds of thematic foci and essential skills in psychology. Drawing on past and concurrent coursework, the focus of this course will be in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only.
PSY 490CH - Senior Capstone: Special Topics - Honors: Explores the various kinds of thematic foci and essential skills in psychology. Drawing on past and concurrent coursework, the focus of this course will be in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only.
PSY 491 - Psychology Of Gender: Surveys theory and research concerning the construction and enactment of gender in contemporary society. Analyzes assumptions about what causes humans to endorse gendered lives and how being gendered affects identity and behavior. Models for increasing gender role flexibility and broader social identities are examined. Letter grade only.
PSY 491H - Psychology Of Gender - Honors: Surveys theory and research concerning the construction and enactment of gender in contemporary society. Analyzes assumptions about what causes humans to endorse gendered lives and how being gendered affects identity and behavior. Models for increasing gender role flexibility and broader social identities are examined. Letter grade only.
PSY 497 - Independent Study: Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation under supervision and approval of an instructor. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://policy.nau.edu/policy/Documents/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL.pdf
PSY 499 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 499H - Contemporary Developments - Honors: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 566 - Legislative Internship: Supervised internship in the Arizona Legislature during spring semester. You must apply during fall semester; selection is competitive, and you must be a candidate for a graduate degree. Registration is handled by the internship coordinator after the legislature has made its final selection. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 599 - Contemporary Developments: Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular field of study. May be offered no more than three times before being submitted for a permanent course number. Letter grade only. May be repeated for credit.
PSY 601 - Introduction To Clinical Skills: Basic verbal and nonverbal communications skills and their application in psychological and health-care settings. Microskills training format. Letter grade only.
PSY 608 - Fieldwork Experience: Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency, organization, or situation. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Course fee required.
PSY 610 - Psychology Of Personality: Critically examines theories and research in the area of personality. Recommended: undergraduate course in personality. Letter grade only.
PSY 620 - Psychology Of Learning: Critically examines theories and research in the area of learning. Recommended: undergraduate course in learning. Letter grade only.
PSY 621 - Cognitive Processes: Critically examines theories and research in the area of cognitive processes. Recommended: undergraduate course in cognitive psychology. Letter grade only.
PSY 622 - Mental Well-being: Psychopathology And Positive Mental Health: Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders; it is an integral and necessary part of overall health and wellness. There are multiple determinants of positive mental health, including social, psychological, and biological factors that occur from the prenatal environment to early childhood, over the course of a lifetime. We will first review models of mental illness and mental health, as well as the characteristics of the most common mental illnesses, e.g., anxiety, mood (e.g., depression), substance abuse, and impulse control disorders. We will then explore well-being across age groups and how mental illness interacts with well-being to alter risk for acute and chronic health conditions, intimate partner violence and premature death. Finally, we will examine contributions from Positive Psychology to understand how subjective and emotional well-being can be promoted and protected, incorporating cross-cultural and global definitions. This course will emphasize that the promotion, protection and restoration of mental health is a vital concept for individuals, communities and societies throughout the world. Letter grade only.
PSY 623 - Bio-behavioral Health: The objective of this course is to introduce students to the interdisciplinary study of bio-behavioral health, which posits that human health is influenced by complex biological, behavioral, psychological and contextual variables. This seminar will provide students with an opportunity to critically evaluate the relevant literature and to develop a project related to bio-behavioral health. Course topics may include measurement in health research, theoretical models of human health, systems of the body, health disparities, behavioral risk factors, stress and health, management of chronic illnesses, and health-related interventions. Students will gain experience in critical evaluation of health literature by participating in class discussion, completing written assignments that synthesize course material, and producing a final paper and presentation that propose a study testing a bio-behavioral health hypothesis of their choosing. Letter grade only
PSY 625 - Intermediate Statistics: Advanced descriptive and inferential statistics including parametric and nonparametric procedures. Undergraduate course in statistics required before taking PSY 625. Letter grade only. Course fee required.
PSY 633 - Developmental Psychology: Seminar in advanced developmental psychology covering theories, history, and methods; cross-cultural issues; and research in subspecialty areas. Recommended: undergraduate course in developmental psychology. Letter grade only.
PSY 635 - Social Psychology: Critically examines theories and research in the area of social psychology. Recommended: undergraduate course in social psychology. Letter grade only.
PSY 636 - Social And Behavioral Epidemiology: This course covers social, behavioral, and biological determinants of major diseases and causes of death. Included are studies of the distribution of health and disease by person, place and time, as well as the application of this study to prevent disease and promote health. Letter grade only.
PSY 640 - Health Psychology Assessment: Skill development in behaviorally oriented assessment of psychological/behavioral dysfunction, as practiced in health-care settings, including traditional personality assessment. Letter grade only.
PSY 645 - Behavior Medicine Practicum: Individual: Supervised behavioral medicine assessment and therapy experience with individuals. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 646 - Health Promotion Practicum: Group: Supervised health promotion practicum in a group setting. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.
PSY 650 - Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience: Critically examines theories and research in areas of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Letter grade only.
PSY 655 - Psychology Of Perception: Critically examines current theory and research in the area of perception. Recommended: undergraduate course in perception. Letter grade only.
PSY 665 - Psychology Teaching Practicum: Supervised psychology teaching experience. Seminar and practical experience in instructional techniques, course design, classroom management, and evaluation methods. Letter grade only.
PSY 666 - Advanced Seminar: Assessments And Evaluation: This advanced seminar course explores quantitative and qualitative research methods, assessment, measurement, program evaluation, and data-based decision-making within the field of psychological sciences. It provides students with real-world applications of research, e.g., by developing measurable, outcome-based metrics or by evaluating program effectiveness in the context of the health and health services fields. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit with different topics.
PSY 667 - Advanced Seminar: Analytical Procedures: This course provides an overview of advanced analytic techniques for psychological data. It explores quantitative and/or qualitative methodological approaches to a research problem. It examines, applies, and evaluates statistical and/or other data analytic techniques including best practices in statistical and analytical procedures and reporting. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit with different topics.
PSY 670 - Psychopharmacology: Detailed overview of the principles of synaptic pharmacology, emphasizing the psychobiological correlates and treatments of major mental disorders. Letter grade only.
PSY 673 - Techniques Of Psychological Research: Examines current methods of data collection, with attention to observational, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, and single-subject research designs. Undergraduate course in statistics and an undergraduate research methods course are required before taking PSY 673. Letter grade only.
PSY 678 - Human Sexualities In The Contemporary World: Graduate seminar examining discourses of contemporary sexualities from interdisciplinary perspectives. Emphases include investigation of dominant cultural forces that frame interpretations of sexuality, sexual and gender identity, and enacted sexual behavior. Letter grade only.
PSY 679 - Culminating Experience: As part of the graduate curriculum, students are required either to propose, execute, and defend a Master's thesis or to complete and present an applied experience from which appropriate coursework has been completed and is documented on the student's transcript. Projects typically are applied projects, often involving immersion in work or experiences outside of the Department (e.g., in community-based organizations, as a consultant for industry, teaching a course in a credentialed educational setting). Examples of projects that might count as a culminating experience include field work, program evaluation, or teaching. Graduate students who elect not to pursue a thesis and who are thereby required to complete an applied experience will work collaboratively with an advisor to develop and complete her/his/their project with attention paid to demonstrating mastery of the Department's graduate learning goals. In consultation with their advisor(s), there is some flexibility as to the nature, design, outcomes, and final product of the project. All students are required to present an oral presentation of the project to the Department. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit with different topics.
PSY 681 - Techniques Of Behavior Change: Application of learning principles in human behavior change, including an introduction to cognitive, behavioral, and other contemporary interventions. Letter grade only.
PSY 683 - Psychopathology: This course familiarizes students with theoretical and practical issues in adult psychopathology, including major diagnostic entities contained in the DSM-IV-TR. Each diagnostic entity will be reviewed with an emphasis on diagnostic criteria, etiology, assessment and treatment. Psychiatric co-morbidity and cultural influences on the expression of mental disorders will be discussed using case examples. Undergraduate abnormal psychology course recommended before taking PSY 683. Instructor consent required. Letter grade only.
PSY 685 - Graduate Research: Individualized directed research on selected topics. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 12 units of credit. Course fee required.
PSY 690 - Behavioral Medicine: Biofeedback And Hypnosis: Basic training in the foundations, practice, and research in biofeedback and neurofeedback applications to a broad range of psychophysiological disorders and clinical hypnosis applications to stress management, pain management, ego-enhancement, specific habit disorders, and specific behavioral medicine disorders. Letter grade only.
PSY 697 - Independent Study: Individualized directed study on selected topics. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit. Please complete the Independent Study Proposal form and obtain signatures of approval BEFORE registering. https://policy.nau.edu/policy/Documents/Independent_Study_Form_FINAL.pdf
PSY 698 - Graduate Seminar: Reading and discussion on selected advanced topics. Department consent required. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 3 units of credit
PSY 699 - Thesis: Individualized directed research, writing, and oral defense of selected thesis topic. Department consent required. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Admission to master's program.
PSY 725 - Multivariate Statistics: Application of multivariate techniques to research. Undergraduate course in statistics required before taking PSY 725. Letter grade only. Course fee required.