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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey course that will examine how psychological theory and research can contribute to our understanding of structural inequalities associated with ethnicity, race, income, class, age gender, sexual orientation, ability, and religion. Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities Distance education offering may be available.

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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Introduction to psychological perspectives that place an emphasis on positive emotional states including: happiness, joy, resilience, compassion, and forgiveness. Students will examine a variety of topics and their relationship to subjective well-being, including positive coping, optimism, interpersonal relationships, spirituality, creativity, and achievement. Distance education offering may be available.

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of research findings and theoretical issues related to developmental processes from the prenatal phase to senescence. Majors are advised to take PSY 382 and/or PSY 384 rather than PSY 210. PSY 210 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available. 522

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This class will take a Liberation Psychology approach to examining the cross section of societal forces and our individual lives as "community change agents" such that we can sustain ourselves and those we might work with professionally and in the community. The course is grounded in understanding of the three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and economic, and consideration of how community change will need to address all three. Students will be introduced to a toolkit of practices for sustaining their own wellbeing (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral self-help, mindfulness, attention restoration, activism), and will practice using active listening and interpersonal communication to process effects of oppression and work toward liberation, as well as present about liberation psychology topics and a final model for sustaining community change. PSY 215 Prerequisite: Successful completion of RUX 110, YES 250, PSY 100, or PSY 120. Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis, Sustainability Pathway Equivalent courses: RUX 215

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the taxonomy, distribution, morphology, and behavior of human beings' closest living relatives, the nonhuman primates. This course is designed to provide students with the background to take more advanced courses within the interdisciplinary subject of primatology as well as provide them with a deeper understanding of nonhuman primates, evolution, and where humans fit in the world. Gen Ed Attribute: Interdisciplinary Distance education offering may be available. Equivalent courses: ANT 230

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Descriptive and inferential statistical concepts and techniques and their application to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of behavioral data. Computer-assisted computation procedures will be employed. PSY 245 Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT 113, MAT 115, MAT 131, or any course with MAT 113, MAT 115 or MAT 131 as prerequisites. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Critical examination of research methods in psychology, including experimental and quasi- experimental designs, correlational methods, and survey methods. Students will receive practical experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of data, and in preparation of written reports for research projects. PSY 246 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 245. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis Distance education offering may be available. , PSY 254. Social Psychology. 3 Credits. The study of the ways in which the individual is affected by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Topics include social influence, self and social group identity, interpersonal and intergroup relations, diversity, group behavior, violence, and prosocial behavior. PSY 254 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The study of the ways in which the individual is affected by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others. Topics include social influence, self and social group identity, interpersonal and intergroup relations, diversity, group behavior, violence, and prosocial behavior.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Basic concepts concerning the reciprocal relationship between behavior and biology will be introduced. PSY 255 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A course in personality that examines the theories and writings of Freud, Jung, Adler, Fromm, Erikson, Rogers, and other major personality theorists. PSY 257 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A basic course for psychology and business majors interested in the application of psychology to the workplace. The course includes a survey of the theory, research, and applications of the major topical areas of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Topics may include work motivation, job satisfaction, performance appraisal, leadership, personnel selection, training and development, communication, psychological testing, and organization development. PSY 265 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available. 2026-2027 CATALOG - UNDERGRADUATE

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of how drugs affect the brain and behavior. Drugs that are used to treat psychological disorders and those used recreationally will be studied. PSY 268 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The course focuses on the application of Cognitive Psychology and Social Psychology to understand legal issues such as inaccurate eyewitness identifications, false memories, false confessions, lie detection, racial profiling, and jury decision-making. Students will learn bot content and the processes by which scientific knowledge in this domain is acquired.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of the behavioral, biological, psychological and social factors involved in physical health and illness. Disease prevention, health behaviors, and psychosocial adjustment to illness will be explored. PSY 280 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Gen Ed Attribute: Interdisciplinary Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of the principles and practices employed in inducing behavioral changes in clinic, institution, agency, and school settings. PSY 327 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The evolution and adaptiveness of behavior. Emphasis on physiological, genetic, and learning processes underlying animal behavior. PSY 335 Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 100, BIO 110, or PSY 100 Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Laboratory exercises and experiments in the principles of animal behavior and comparative psychology. PSY 336 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100, PSY 245, and PSY 246. Corequisite: PSY 335.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course will introduce students to the basic biological and sociocultural factors that contribute to the generation and regulation of emotion across the life span. PSY 350 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Laboratory exercises and experiments in basic biological psychology. PSY 356 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100, PSY 245, PSY 246, and PSY 255.

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An integrated overview of the history of psychology as well as the systems, theories, and fundamental issues with which psychologists have concerned themselves in the past, recent, and current stages of the science. PSY 362 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Communities Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Basic laws and theories of learning. PSY 363 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of how behavior and experience are impacted by gender, with particular attention to the experiences of women and girls. Intersections of gender with biology, culture, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors will be explored. PSY 365 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

or or Developmental Psychology: Lifespan 3-4 PSY 210 Gen Ed Course 1 3 Gen Ed Course 1 3 4 Credits 16 16-17 Year Four

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PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Electronic and/or laboratory exercises in social psychology. PSY 376 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100 and PSY 254.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This interactive workshop explores the development of body image, the effects of negative body image on mental health and well-being, the assessment of body image, and the treatment and prevention of body image disturbance. Special attention is given to gender, cultural, and racial differences in body image, the role of obesity, and body image disorders h such as Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of the normal child from conception to puberty. Emphasis on current theoretical issues involved in the effects of early experience and environment. PSY 382 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of psychological development throughout the period of adulthood up to and including death and dying. PSY 384 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Credits. This course is an applied course designed to provide an overview of the tools, methods, and techniques used in the field of I/O Psychology. In addition, the course will also enable students to evaluate research literature in the field and apply it in creating evidence based organizational interventions. The course involves several "applied projects" that will help students develop essential skills required to work as a personnel psychologist or a human resource professional. By end of this course students will (1) understand and evaluate both classic and current research in industrial-organizational psychology; (2) translate research findings into real-world interventions through applied projects; and (3) demonstrate their oral communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. PSY 386 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 265. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A review of theoretical assumptions underpinning various approaches to counseling and psychotherapy with particular reference to comparative outcome data. PSY 390 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 257 or PSY 375.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

In-depth study of advanced topics in psychology. Students will prepare and present written and oral presentations describing and analyzing current issues in psychology. PSY 400 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 245 and PSY 246. Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Special research projects, reports, and readings in psychology. PSY 410 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Repeatable for credit.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of the assessment and treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, related disorders, and associated problems. Detailed coverage of current validated assessment and treatment practices, with emphasis on behavior analytic procedures. Instruction will occur via current books, periodicals, testing materials, videos, and play activities. PSY 421 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. PSY 327 strongly recommended.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An intensive study of those variables under which human sexual behavior functions. Research from sociological and medical studies is integrated with psychological knowledge. PSY 430 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A work-study program in an educational, business, or mental health facility under joint supervision of the instructor and the staff psychologist of the field institution. Permission of instructor required. PSY 441 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. 523

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Continuation of PSY 441.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The study of human behavior in task group and organizational contexts. PSY 265 recommended. PSY 445 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of processes and factors in establishing, maintaining, and terminating relationships via the use of group methods. This class is designed as an introductory course, integrating theory and practice of psychodrama and cognitive behavioral therapy as a psychotherapeutic modality. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic psychodramatic and cognitive behavioral techniques from a theoretical perspective with emphasis placed on how to use these basic techniques in applied situations. PSY 447 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A work- study program in a Head Start preschool program serving a population of children and families that are mostly low-income and of ethnic and racial minority backgrounds under joint supervision of the instructor and the staff of the field institution. Gen Ed Attribute: Community Engagement Pathway, Diverse Communities

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A continuation of PSY 448 PSY 449 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 448. Gen Ed Attribute: Community Engagement Pathway, Diverse Communities

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A comprehensive overview of the neural mechanisms that support how we process sensory information and perceive our environments. Topics will include the reciprocal relationships between biology and behavior for vision, audition, olfaction, taste, and touch. PSY 470 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100; and PSY 255 or BIO 100 or BIO 110.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course explores our scientific understanding of mental processes such as perception, attention, language, memory, decision-making and problem-solving, from both basic science and applied perspectives. PSY 475 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 100.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

) SWO 320 Generalist Social Work Practice I 3

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An in-depth study of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other variants of disordered eating. PSY 481 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 257 or PSY 375.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Special topics in psychology not offered under existing, regularly offered courses. Consent of instructor or chairperson recommended. Repeatable for credit.

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PSY

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1

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Survey and critical review of existing theories of learning and relevant research data.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to allow graduate psychology students an opportunity to learn about and engage in psychological research, independent of required or optional thesis research. Most 510 research participation will be of a collaborative nature, with students working closely with a departmental faculty member.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

The interaction and effects of forces that influence personality development. Normal and neurotic development are contrasted. Principles of personality measurement are explored.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Continuation of PSY 513 at an advanced level with emphasis on clinical sociometry, the social atom concept, auxiliary ego techniques, and directing. Instruction will include both didactic and experiential modes.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of the assessment and treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, related disorders, and associated problems. Detailed coverage of current validated assessment and treatment practices, with emphasis on behavior analytic procedures. Instruction will occur via current books, periodicals, testing materials, videos, and role-play activities. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A survey of measurement theory in psychology with emphasis on the logic of measurement, scaling models, statistical methods, construction of valid and reliable measures. PSY 524 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 601. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Systems analysis applied to the design, development, and management of human performance systems within organizations.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of processes and factors in establishing, maintaining, and terminating relationships via the use of group methods. This class is designed as an introductory course, integrating theory and practice of psychodrama and cognitive behavioral therapy as a psychotherapeutic modality. Emphasis is placed on understanding the basic psychodramatic and cognitive behavioral techniques from a theoretical perspective with emphasis placed on how to use these basic techniques in applied situations.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced survey of theory, research, and applications in major topical areas of industrial psychology. Topics include job analysis, employee recruitment, employee selection, selection decisions, performance appraisal, uses and development of psychological tests. Distance education offering may be available. 259

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced survey of theory and research on the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Topics include job attitudes, leadership, work motivation, organizational culture, teams and group processes. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A study of how behavior and experience are impacted by gender, with particular attention to the experiences of women and girls. Intersections of gender with biology, culture, and interpersonal/intrapersonal factors will be explored. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

A second-year capstone course covering a variety of current issues in I/O selected by students and instructor. PSY 566 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 560, PSY 562, PSY 569, PSY 601, and PSY 602.

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PSY

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is focused on psychological principles and methods used for planning and analysis of training performance in organizations. Topics include training needs assessment, methods of training, transfer of training effects as well as design and experimental evaluation of training techniques.

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PSY

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An introduction to the mechanisms of action, effects and side effects of those psychoative drugs most commonly encountered by mental health practitioners. Both psychotherapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse will be discussed. The course will focus on the implications of these drugs for our understanding of the neurochemical basis of both noraml and abnormal behavior. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Tools, techniques, and practices required for successfully applying Industrial/Organizational psychology knowledge within organizations. PSY 569 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 560 or PSY 562. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to give students hands-on consulting experience working with non-profits in the local community. Students will meet weekly with the course instructor and will be fully engaged in the design, data collection, intervention, and change management process for ongoing projects. In addition, they will also learn to critically evaluate empirical research, conduct data analysis, interpret the findings, and communicate them via an initial proposal and final summary report.

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PSY

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3

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3

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced survey of processes, theories, research, and practical applications related to stress and health in the workplace. Topics include workplace stress interventions, corporate wellness programs, and work-life integration.

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PSY

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2026-2027-undergraduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

An introduction to metrics, analysis, measurement, and data interpretation critical to human resource (people) analytics. Students will learn various quantitative decision-making techniques and methods for common personnel management issues such as talent acquisition, training evaluation, performance management, employee attitudes and engagement, HR effectiveness, and financial return-on-investment. Distance education offering may be available. 260

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PSY

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course considers conceptual and practical issues and procedures for personality and performance prediction and assessment in the workplace. Assessment methods and rating formats are discussed in relation to issues of criteria relevance, legal considerations, and the distinction between subjective ratings and objective measures of performance. Focus is on the design of valid and efficient programs for assessment and prediction of job performance of individuals for the purposes of selection, development, and promotion. The course will be focused on personality assessment, cognitive ability assessment, emotional intelligence, leadership, knowledge and skills measures, workplace environment assessment and assessment of physical performance. Emphasis will be placed on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of assessment instruments. Students will learn to identify and characterize behavioral styles as a way to assess and develop individual competencies for different organizational purposes. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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2026-2027-graduate

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catalog.wcupa.edu

This course offers a clinical focus on "disruptive behavior" by highlighting diagnostic and treatment considerations for Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder. The course is a learning collaborative in which graduate-level students learn from each other and the course instructor. They will learn to identify factors that contribute to continuity and discontinuity in disruptive behavior across the lifespan through discussion of case studies, theoretical work, and empirical papers. They will also reflect on their own thoughts and feelings about clients presenting with disruptive behaviors while learning how to address disruptive behavior in clinical settings. The course is designed for graduate- level students who have a background in psychology or a related field. Distance education offering may be available.

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PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Contact department for more information about this course.

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PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Special topics in psychology not offered under existing regularly offered courses. Distance education offering may be available. Repeatable for credit.

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PSY

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1

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to provide graduate psychology students with structure, support, and mentorship in their specific area of interest as they develop their own research proposal, including a critical literature review, specific aims and hypotheses informed by the literature, and appropriate research methodology. This course may be used as a starting point for a thesis or dissertation.

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PSY

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1

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3

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course

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2026-2027-undergraduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Critical examination of research methods in psychology, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs, correlational methods, and survey methods. Students will receive practical experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of data, and in preparation of written reports for research projects.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Critical examination of advanced research methods in psychology, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs, correlational methods, and survey methods. Students will receive practical experience in the design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of data, and in preparation of written reports for research projects. PSY 602 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 601.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An integrated overview of the history of psychology as well as the systems, theories, and fundamental issues with which psychologists have concerned themselves in the past, recent, and current stages of the science.

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PSY

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3

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3

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course

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2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course provides an overview of the anatomical, physiological, endocrinological and psychopharmacological underpinnings of behavior, including emotion, learning, memory, movement, and neurobehavioral dysfunction. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course emphasizes cognitive and affective processes that influence behavior, and the interaction of emotion and cognition. Areas of emphasis include attention, memory, decision making, emotion regulation and disorders of emotion. 2026-2027 CATALOG - GRADUATE

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Study of developmental theories explaining typical human development. Emphasis on current theoretical issues involved in the effects of early experience and environment.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Emphasizes contemporary approaches to the study of social behavior including cognitive, social, and experimental and quasi-experimental research methodology.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An original empirical study. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Supervised professional participation in applied psychological activities within a business or organizational setting.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An in-depth study of the behavioral, biolgoical, psychological and social factors in physical health and illness. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary health psychology research and current areas of focus in the field. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced study of abnormal human behavior and a description of pertinent types, including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Current and recent theoretical approaches and research findings relevant to the etiology and treatment of these disorders.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced study of abnormal child and adolescent behavior and a description of pertinent types, including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Current and recent theoretical approaches and research findings relevant to the etiology and treatment of these disorders. PSY 701 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 700.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Advanced study of abnormal human behavior and a description of pertinent types, including symptoms, causes, and treatment. Current and recent theoretical approaches and research findings relevant to the etiology and treatment of these disorders.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This lab is designed to accompany students enrolled in PSY 702. This lab component will enable students to dive deeper into application of theory and diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The goal of these activities is to provide them with a clear and comprehensive understanding of psychopathology so that they may better serve their clients in the future. PSY 703 Prerequisite or Corequisite: PSY 702.

Subject

PSY

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1

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1

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Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course provides students an overview of multiculturalism in the practice of clinical psychology. The focus of this course is on the role of culture, viewed broadly in terms of multiple social identities (e.g., class, race, age, gender, sexual orientation) and the intersect of these identities, in understanding human behavior, particularly in the context of therapeutic interactions.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

The focus of this course is on the ethical practice of counseling/psychotherapy. Ethical standards of the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association, and Pennsylvania law will guide discussion of the ethical and legal issues that may arise for psychotherapists during their various professional activities.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to familiarize students with the cognitive model from an applied and theoretical therapeutic perspective. Students will become acquainted with some of the commonly used assessment tools and various intervention techniques in cognitive behavioral treatment. The course is viewed as a practice-application environment utilizing basic CBT techniques emphasizing collaborative components of the cognitive model. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course will provide students the opportunity to learn skills necessary for conducting individual psychotherapy using interpersonal and psychodynamic theories. PSY 712 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 710. 2026-2027 CATALOG - GRADUATE

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course will provide students the opportunity to learn skills necessary for conducting psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families. Theoretical considerations, principles, techniques, and problems involved in psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and families will be discussed. Contemporary theories of psychotherapy encompass a wide range of thought, differing models of mind, and competing clinical perspectives. In this course we will contrast and evaluate various psychotherapy models for treating children and adolescents, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and family systems approaches. PSY 714 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 710 and PSY 712. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course introduces students to the practice of group psychotherapy from a variety of theoretical orientations. PSY 716 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 710, PSY 712, and PSY 714.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Historical development, administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of intelligence and achievement tests. This course reviews the history of intellectual and achievement testing, including ethical considerations of assessment. Theories of intelligence and achievement are reviewed, as are the psychometric foundations of the tests. The course focuses on applicable skill development (i.e. how to administer, score, and interpret selected assessment tools) along with best practices in communicating findings (e.g. psychological report writing).

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course introduces students to psychological assessment, including a focus on refining referral questions, appropriate test selection, administration, scoring, interpretation, and communication (written and oral formats). Additionally, the course will cover general concepts relevant to test evaluation (e.g. psychometrics, reliability, validity, consideration of client demographic factors), and will emphasize the application of therapeutic assessment (TA) for the assessment process (e.g. rationale, empirical support, contrasting TA from other assessment approaches, etc).

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

The focus of this course is on the effective practice of individual counseling/psychotherapy. The primary emphasis in the course is on process issues that are typically encountered by many psychotherapists, regardless of their specific theoretical orientation. PSY 730 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 700 and PSY 710.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed for PsyD students working in the WCU Community Mental Health Services Clinic (CMHS). This course provides face-to-face, individual supervision with a member of the WCU Clinical Psychology faculty through telesupervision (i.e., synchronous meetings held via Zoom Health). By working closely with their supervisors, students will develop their assessment and psychotherapy skills, will learn appropriate professional conduct, and will develop into ethical and effective mental health practitioners. Face-to-face, ion individual supervision with a licensed psychologist is a necessary component of training in psychotherapy. As students gain experience working in the WCU Community Mental Health Clinic, they will receive individual supervision with a member of the WCU clinical psychology faculty. Students will meet one-on-one with their supervisors each week for no less than one hour. These meetings will be spent discussing cases, clinical issues, clinic paperwork, and the development of assessment/psychotherapy skills. By working closely with their supervisors, students will learn and apply psychological theory and research, appropriate professional conduct, and ethical behavior as mental health practitioners. Professional and ethical conduct is expected for all activities pertaining to practicum. PSY 731 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 730. Corequisite: PSY 733. Distance education offering may be available. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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1

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1

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Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course will provide students with an overview of the theory, research, and practice of clinical supervision and consultation within a multicultural framework. Students will develop skills that will help them become effective and ethical supervisors and consultants. PSY 732 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 708. 261

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

For students working in the WCU Community Mental Health Clinic. This course will provide supervised, educational, graduate-level experience in an outpatient mental health setting in the intake process, assessment, diagnosis, report writing, and individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy. PSY 733 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 730. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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2

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2

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Supervised professional participation in applied psychological activities, or projects in cooperating agencies and institutions. PSY 734 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 730. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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2

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed for PsyD students conducting psychoeducational and/or neuropsychological assessments within the WCU Community Mental Health Clinic. This course provides face-to-face, individual supervision with a licensed psychologist who is a member of the WCU Clinical Psychology faculty. By working closely with their supervisors, students will develop their assessment and report-writing skills, will learn appropriate professional conduct, and will develop into ethical and effective mental health practitioners. Students will meet for individual and group supervision with their supervisor each week for no less than one hour. These meetings will be spent receiving training in administration and scoring of assessments, discussing cases and interpreting assessment results, developing skills in report-writing and providing assessment feedback to clients and their family members.

Subject

PSY

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1

Credits (max)

1

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Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course gives graduate psychology students an opportunity to learn about and engage in psychological research to augment the dissertation research by assisting students in learning the process of developing a research program and a dissertation proposal. PSY 740 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 601 and PSY 602. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is designed to introduce advanced graduate students to a variety of approaches to program evaluation and a range of skills required to develop and implement an evaluation. Topics include needs analysis, statement of objectives, definition and verification of treatment operational measures, evaluation design, analysis/interpretation of data, and report writing. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of applied statistics with an emphasis on the use of statistics in the behavioral sciences.

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of research methodology with an emphasis on the use of research methods in the behavioral sciences. A major emphasis of this course will be on real-world applications including a semester-long project that involves specifying research questions and designing a study to test hypotheses using research methodologies. PSY 744 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 743.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course focuses on the examination of interventions, including prevention programs, for contemporary social problems. Students will learn skills needed to conduct community assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on contextual analyses, community strengths, and culturally-appropriate solutions.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course will review theories and research related to social aspects of behavior as they develop through the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as group processes, attributions, discrimination, and attitudes as individuals transition from childhood to adolescence and, ultimately, to adulthood.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Key topics of adolescence and emerging adulthood. Focus will be on the (a) biological, cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological changes of these age periods, (b) contexts of development, such as families, peers, and schools, and (c) ways in which individual development is related to income, gender, sexual orientation, and racial/ethnic group membership. PSY 760 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 608 and PSY 701. 262

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course provides an introduction to infant mental health, a growing area of psychological research and practice. Among other topics, we will cover development and context, risk and protective factors, assessment, psychopathology or significant difficulties, and prevention and intervention.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course reviews the history, etiology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of trauma- related dysfunction, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder (ASD), and common comorbid conditions. PSY 770 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 700, PSY 710, and PSY 712.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Critical examination of etiology and treatment issues related to psychology studies in traumatic stress for children. Review of empirical research and psychotherapeutic principles for mitigating the negative consequences of trauma in children. PSY 780 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 701, PSY 710, PSY 712, and PSY 714. Distance education offering may be available.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

This course focuses on the ecological contexts of psychological trauma, ranging from microsystem influences such as family and friends to macrosystem influences such as the broader culture and its systems of oppression. Consideration of ecological context is important for understanding how to define traumatic events, why these events occur, why some social groups are disproportionately likely to experience them, and how we might promote recovery for individuals and communities as well as prevent or reduce the occurrence of future trauma. PSY 781 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 605, PSY 609, PSY 700, and PSY 701.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

An empirical research study with an oral defense approved by at least 2 faculty members from the WCU Psychology Department. PSY 800 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 740. Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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3

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3

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Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Contact department for more information about this course. PSY 890 Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY 734; and permission of program director. , Repeatable for credit.

Subject

PSY

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1

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6

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu

Transfer credit

Subject

PSY

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

9

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Credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

catalog.wcupa.edu