6 courses with the subject PSYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PSYS 504Psychological Measurement includes a mandatory two-day virtual residency
The residency takes place in week seven of PSYS 504, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 5pm EST. Goals of the residency are to develop an online learning community, introduce students to DMU’s integrative approach to psychology, and help students develop relating skills essential for work and ministry settings of any kind. Participation in the entire residency is mandatory for all students. Since the residency includes group activities and missing parts would be disruptive for the overall learning environment, attending the entire time is obligatory in order to receive credit for the residency. If a student is not able to participate in the residency, they can attend the next scheduled residency. The student will receive an incomplete for PSYS 504 until the residency has been completed successfully. However, if a student misses the residency a second time, a hold will be placed on their account and they will not be able to register for further courses until they have completed the residency.
PSYS 718Research Design for the Psychological Sciences
Building on the foundations of PSYS 504 (Psychological Measurement), this course continues the scaffolded process toward the dissertation by examining the fundamentals of research methodology and design. A variety of research methodologies are examined: quantitative (experimental, quasi-experimental, non-experimental), qualitative, and mixed. Specific emphasis is placed upon searching for, understanding, and writing a literature review of empirical research for application to clinical practice. Students propose an empirical quantitative methods study on a clinical, integrative topic that will scaffold their subsequent dissertation research proposal. (3 credit hrs) (Prerequisites: PSYS 504)
This course builds on the basic concepts presented in PSYS 504 to examine more advanced statistical analyses. These include factorial and multivariate analysis of variance, multiple regression, meta-analysis, and structural equation modeling. Primary emphasis in the class will be in understanding and critiquing the statistical analyses presented in clinical psychology journals as an adjunct to lifelong learning. (3 credit hrs)
Individualized plan of study designed through agreement between the instructor and student, and approved by the department chair. Such plans may include designated readings, viewing of videotaped learning resources, individual meetings for discussion with the instructor, research, and writing, as well as other types of assignments. The instructor determines in advance the requirements and criteria by which a grade is assigned and the number of credit hours to be awarded. (1-3 credit hrs)(Prerequisite: consent of faculty advisor and program director)
Registration for dissertation hours is required for all Ph..D. students from the time the dissertation chair is appointed until their dissertation is defended. (1-3 credit hrs)
