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137 courses with the subject PSYC, 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.

PSYC 197Undergraduate Research Experience in Psychology (0
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 201SIntroduction to Psychology3

Human Behavior Way of Knowing course * 3

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 203SLifespan Development (meets3

SEPS 408

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 300Careers in Psychology ()3

Exploration of available careers in psychology with a bachelor’s degree as well as career options for individuals after graduate school (e.g., master’s degree, PhD, PsyD, etc.). All assignments will be aimed at helping students learn more about available opportunities and develop skills needed to find a job and/or get into graduate school. This course is recommended during the sophomore or junior year. approval; completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Open to declared PSYC majors only, or with instructor
PSYC 303Industrial/Organizational Psychology1

9 PSYC 307 Institutionalization of Human-Centered Computing 1 6 PSYC 345 Organizational Psychology 1 Total Credit Hours 71-83 Offered online only. No more than 27 credits from courses in the Strome College of Business may be applied to the degree requirements, including named elective courses and general electives (ACCT, BNAL, BUSN, ECON, ENTR, FIN, INBU, IT, MGMT, MKTG, MSCM, OPMT, PORT, REST, RMI).

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 304Social Psychology ()3

The behavior of the individual as affected by other people and groups. Interpersonal attraction, attitude change, group dynamics, and the application of psychology to social problems are among the topics covered.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 305Introduction to Clinical Psychology ()3

This course surveys the evolution and future of clinical psychology, covering research, assessment and intervention, and subspecialities.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 306Health Psychology ()3

Course examines how psychological states (e.g., anxiety, stress) influence physical health. The course also examines how physical states (e.g., illness, pain, injury) influence psychological health. Topics include the impact of stress on health and proneness to illness; coping with illness, injury and trauma; and the role of health-enhancing behaviors in maintaining physical health. or permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 307Institutionalization of Human-Centered3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 308Positive Psychology ()3

This course examines and discusses psychological theories and research that focus on human strengths and potential. Factors that contribute to happiness and a fulfilling life are emphasized. Lectures, self-assessments and experiential exercises are used to understand how to cultivate a meaningful life. Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 966

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 311Psychology of Criminal Behavior ()3

The study of crime from a psychological perspective. Topics include theories of criminal behavior, violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white collar crime, and other criminal behaviors.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 317Quantitative Methods ()4

The application of inferential statistical principles to psychological researc problems. with a grade of C (2.0) or higher

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S and MATH 102M or higher, both
PSYC 318WResearch Methods in Psychology3

200-400 Level Free Elective 3 Free Electives 6 Total Credit Hours 120-126 3 * A grade of C- or better is required in all marketing courses counted toward the major. A grade of C or better is rch (BSBA)

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 321Psychology of the Exceptional Child ()3

A study of the psychological development of the child with physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and educational disabilities. (2.0) or higher

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S or PSYC 203S with a grade of C
PSYC 322The Psychology of Adolescence ()3

A survey of the processes of development during adolescence. Covers topics such as the influences of biological, emotional, social, and cognitive factors on personality development and adjustment of the adolescent. (2.0) or higher

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S or PSYC 203S with a grade of C
PSYC 324Psychology of Gender ()3

Concepts and theories of sex and gender, including models of how gender roles are developed and maintained, will be examined. Major research findings regarding gender will be reviewed.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 325Drugs and Behavior ()3

An examination of the effects of psychoactive drugs on behavior and the factors involved in drug use. Current research literature is discussed.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 343Personnel Psychology ()3

The application of psychological principles and research to the development and improvement of personnel subsystems in business and industry. Emphasis is placed on the assessment, selection and training of workers and manager.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 344Human Factors ()3

The application and evaluation of psychological principles and research relating human behavior to the design of tools, technology, and the work environment.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 345Organizational Psychology ()3

This course emphasizes the study of human behavior in organizations. Topics include leadership, motivation, group behavior, communications, power and politics, and organization change.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 351Child Psychology ()3

The development of children within their diverse environments is examined. A focus is on the methods used to understand how children experience their world. or PSYC 203S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 353The Psychology of Adulthood and Aging ()3

The study of adults with emphasis on aging. Current theories and research as well as the characteristics, lifestyles, and activities of adulthood and aging will be discussed. or PSYC 203S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher 967 PSYC - Psychology

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 363Psychology of Sex ()3

A study of critical issues in human sexuality; gender and sexual identity, sexual arousal and erotic behavior, relationship development, and sexual dysfunction and deviation disorders. or permission of the instructor h PSYC 365 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant I (1-3 Credit Hours) This course affords students the opportunity to earn course credit for their work in supporting instructors and engaging with their peers in an undergraduate level course. It is designed for motivated and academically inclined students who wish to contribute to the educational environment and gain valuable, practical experience. Students work with instructors to identify appropriate tasks to be completed. 1-3 credits may be earned based on the number of hours involved in direct activities for the assigned class (3 credits = 9 hours per week; 2 credits = 6 hours per week; 1 credit = 3 hours per week). Students must be selected by the instructor. Positions are not guaranteed. Maximum of 6 credit hours allowed between PSYC 365 and PSYC 366. of B or higher in the course in which student serves as an undergraduate teaching assistant, and permission of instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C or better, grade
PSYC 366Undergraduate Teaching Assistant II ()1-3

This course affords students the opportunity to earn course credit for their work in supporting instructors and engaging with their peers in an undergraduate level course. It is designed for motivated and academically inclined students who wish to contribute to the educational environment and gain valuable, practical experience. Students work with instructors to identify appropriate tasks to be completed. 1-3 credits may be earned based on the number of hours involved in direct activities for the assigned class (3 credits = 9 hours per week; 2 credits = 6 hours per week; 1 credit = 3 hours per week). Students must be selected by the instructor. Positions are not guaranteed. Maximum of 6 credit hours allowed between PSYC 365 and PSYC 366. of B or higher in the course in which student serves as an undergraduate teaching assistant, PSYC 365, and permission of instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C or better, grade
PSYC 368General Internship in Psychology ()3

For ODU psychology majors only. Students engage in academically relevant work-related activities in non-clinical settings. Available for pass/fail grading only. Students should work with the Instructor to identify their placement in the semester prior to enrollment. A maximum of 6 credits of PSYC 368 and/or PSYC 369 can be counted towards the major in Psychology.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing and permission of the instructor
PSYC 369Clinical Internship in Psychology ()3

For ODU psychology majors only. Students engage in academically relevant work activities in clinical settings. Available for pass/fail grading only. Students should work with the Instructor to identify their placement in the semester prior to enrollment. Instructor approval is required prior to registration. A maximum of 6 credits of PSYC 368 and/or PSYC 369 can be counted towards the major in Psychology.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing and permission of the instructor
Corequisite
PSYC 371
PSYC 371Clinical Supervision in Psychology ()1

Students doing clinical internships at designated clinical placements must also enroll in this course taught by a faculty member. This seminar addresses the special issues in the areas of safety, confidentiality, and professionalism that arise in clinical settings. Students doing general (non- clinical) internships may also enroll in the course with permission of the Instructor. A maximum of 2 credits of PSYC 371 can be counted towards the major in psychology.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Permission of the instructor
Corequisite
PSYC 369
PSYC 395Topics in Psychology ()1-3

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
permission of the instructor
PSYC 396Topics in Psychology ()1-3

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered on a regular basis.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
permission of the instructor
PSYC 403History of Psychology ()3

A survey of the historical development of modern psychology. The major systems and their influences on contemporary American psychology are studied.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 405Psychopathology3

Electives 6

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 408Theories of Personality ()3

A study of the structure of personality and the dimensions along which individuals differ. The contributions of major personality theorists and the implications of current research are considered.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 410Human Cognition ()3

An investigation of the ways in which people learn and think. Current models of human memory and cognition are considered in relation to the evidence on human thinking capabilities. The role of language in thought and knowledge acquisition is also explored.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 412Psychological Tests ()3

An examination of the history, theory and applications of psychological testing.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 413Sensation and Perception3

Total Credit Hours 12 For completion of the certificate, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses specified as a requirement for the certificate and complete a minimum of six hours in upper-level courses required for the certificate through courses offered by Old Dominion University. 775 Psychology Minor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 414Principles of Learning ()3

Course focuses on basic learning principles and processes; classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning, discrimination, attention, appetiti and aversive conditioning.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 417Advanced Statistics and Computer Applications (3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 420Cross-Cultural Psychology ()3

A wide variety of psychological research and theory relevant to human behavior in different cultures is examined and the impact of culture on human behavior is discussed. The course examines cross-cultural research conducted by scholars around the world. In addition to factual knowledge, emphasis is placed on critical thinking and problem solving.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 424Physiological Psychology ()3

An investigation of the biological bases of behavior including mental illnes motivation, learning, memory and language.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 460Psychology of African Americans ()3

This course examines the issues and perspectives related to the psychological evolution of African Americans in the United States. Particular emphasis is placed on exploring the discipline of psychology from an Afrocentric focus. or permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 487Honors Program in Psychology ()3

For ODU psychology majors only. With psychology faculty supervision, student develops an honors thesis proposal for approval by the Psychology Honors Program committee. See section on Honors Program in Psychology in this Catalog. psychology GPA of 3.50 or higher; permission of the departmental Honors

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 497; cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and
PSYC 488Honors Program in Psychology ()3

For ODU psychology majors only. With psychology faculty supervision, student conducts the supervised honors research and documents it in a thesis for approval by the Psychology Honors Program committee. Student also participates in a required seminar to discuss and present the research. See section on Honors Program in Psychology in this Catalog. psychology GPA of 3.50 or higher; permission of the departmental Honors

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 497; cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and
PSYC 489Readings in Psychology ()3

The course may be taken only once. An individualized course in which the student does library research and writes a paper.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
approval by supervisory faculty member and department
PSYC 490Readings in Psychology ()3

The course may be taken only once. An individualized course in which the student does library research and writes a paper.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
approval by supervisory faculty member and department
PSYC 494Entrepreneurship in Psychology ()3

The entrepreneurship is a course designed to help students enhance their personal and professional development through innovation guided by faculty members and professionals. It offers students an opportunity to integrate disciplinary theory and knowledge through developing a nonprofit program, product, business, or other initiative. The real-world experiences that entrepreneurships provide will help students understand how academic knowledge leads to transformations, innovations, and solutions to different types of problems.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing
PSYC 495Topics in Psychology ()1-3

ve The department offers selected topics that may not be offered regularly. These special topics will appear in the course listing each semester. or permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 496Topics ()1-3

The department offers selected topics that may not be offered regularly. These special topics will appear in the course listing each semester. or permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Completion of PSYC 201S with a grade of C (2.0) or higher
PSYC 497(see prerequisites under course listing), the potential Honors3

student gains research experience and develops an Honors Project proposal. At the end of PSYC 497, the student submits the proposal and application for admission to the Honors Program in Psychology and, pending approval of the program chair, enrolls in PSYC 487. In this course, the student finalizes the proposal, presents it to the Psychology Honors Program committee, secures research ethics approval, 3 begins the thesis research, and, if the research and thesis paper are 4 completed, may present to the Psychology Honors Program committee for 4 approval. Students whose projects require more than one semester to complete may enroll in PSYC 488. Eligibility for the Honors Program in Psychology includes: • Completion of PSYC 317 and PSYC 318W • At least 23 hours earned in psychology • A 3.50 GPA in the psychology major (with no grades of "Incomplete") 3 • A 3.25 cumulative GPA • Completion of PSYC 497 with an Honors Project Proposal ready for submission to the Honors Program chair Students can enroll in PSYC 487 when the submitted application and project 3 proposal have been approved by the Honors Committee chair.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-undergraduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 651Developmental Psychology ()3

This course covers topics related to the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of growth, from conception to death. It focuses on human growth and development, but other organisms are also considered.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 661Psychopathology ()3

The course provides a conceptual basis for the study of abnormal behavior. Students conduct an in-depth review of the literature related to the classification, etiology, and treatment of mental disorders.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 662Human-Computer Interface Design ()3

Course introduces students to the fundamental principles of human- computer interaction. Exposes students to basic psychological concepts and shows how they are used to create effective interface designs. Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of interface design.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
graduate standing and permission of the instructor
PSYC 664Personality Assessment ()3

This course covers history of personality theory and assessment and psychometrics, and introduces tools and techniques aimed at understanding individual differences in personality and assessment of major psychopathology. permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Student must be a clinical Ph.D. degree student or receive
PSYC 667Practicum in Psychology ()2-5

Students will receive supervised training in an applied setting in the area of clinical or industrial psychology. permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
5
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
15 graduate course hours (including PSYC 663) and
PSYC 696Topics in Psychology ()3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 697Selected Topics in Psychology ()1-4

This course provides opportunities for advanced investigations of selected topics in psychology. May be taken by students beyond the first year of graduate study who wish to pursue topics not covered by regularly scheduled courses.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
permission of the instructor and graduate program director
PSYC 698Research in Psychology ()3

Individual project under guidance of a research advisor. Required for students choosing thesis option. Limited to a total of 3 hours of credit.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 699Thesis ()1-3

Individual project under guidance of a research advisor. Required for students choosing thesis option.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 698
PSYC 705Health Disparities and Inequities ()3

This course will cover differences in health among marginalized populations. This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to understand what factors may contribute to health disparities and inequities among these populations. This course will also discuss ways to address health inequities at the policy level as well as through clinical interventions and health promotion.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 713Research Methods in Psychology ()3

n This course will cover research design and methodology. Topics may include experimental, quasi-experimental, single subject and survey research; validity; reliability; confounds; measurement; sampling; inductive inference. Additionally, this course will cover Responsible Conduct of Research, including completion of CITI course, protection of human subjects, University Human Subjects Committee and IRB, APA Style, paper structure, references, tables, figures, etc., research proposal writing, including searching for sources, writing, oral presentation, data collection and management issues (e.g., Qualtrics, SONA, data cleaning). Students are required to complete a Research Proposal with Introduction and Methods and Data Analysis Plan and give an oral presentation of research proposal.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 722Occupational Health Psychology ()3

This course examines multidisciplinary research and theories on issues related to individual and organizational well-being and health. Occupational health psychology (OHP) emphasizes the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Through lectures/ presentations, discussions, and research activities, students will learn about OHP theory and practice.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 763/863 and PSYC 850
PSYC 727Analysis of Variance and Experimental4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 728Regressional and Correlational Design4

Dissertation 12 Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 382

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 731Human Cognition ()3

An investigation of the ways in which people process and retain information, make decisions, and solve problems. Current models of structures and processes of human memory and cognition are discussed with particular emphasis on neurocognitive evidence of the brain mechanisms involved in cognition. permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
admission into the psychology M.S. or Ph.D. program or
PSYC 735Health Psychology ()3

This course focuses on contemporary theory and research topics in health psychology. The course examines psychological and behavioral issues affecting health maintenance, coping with life-threatening illnesses and chronic diseases, and health promotion. The course uses the biopsychosocial (mind-body) model as an organizing framework, emphasizing the dynamic interactions among biological, social, personality, and behavioral factors jointly in influencing people’s health. The course is conducted as a seminar.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 736Multilevel Models: HLM ()3

Social science data frequently have a hierarchical or multilevel structure as a consequence of sampling designs or repeated measures. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles and applications of hierarchical linear modeling in social science research. Topics covered include an introduction to multilevel analyses, random intercept models, random slope models, hypotheses testing, hierarchical models for limited dependent variables, model fitting, three-level models, and repeated- measures applications.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent
PSYC 740Quasi-Experimental Methods ()3

Quasi-experimental methods is a course to teach techniques for research designs not conducive to randomized-control trials. The philosophy of these techniques, issues of validity, and analyses are discussed. Comparisons with randomized-control trials as well as means to strengthen quasi- methodologies for better general causal inferences are presented.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 741/841 Sensation and Perception3

Total Credit Hours 6

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 744Program Evaluation ()3

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of program evaluation as well as to give students practical experience conducting a program evaluation. Students will get experience creating and conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments. A course goal is to work in small groups to conduct a program evaluation. enrollment)

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 727/PSYC 827 and PSYC 728/PSYC 828 (or current
PSYC 745Applied Psychometrics ()3

This course introduces classical test theory, including definitions and equations for test reliability, standard error of measurement, and related statistics. Additional topics include scaling, item statistics useful in test constructions, norms commonly used in educational and psychological testing, test validity and exploratory factor analysis. If time permits, Item Response (IRT) and Generalizability Theory are introduced.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent
PSYC 746Structural Equation Modeling ()3

This course covers the topics of linear structural equation modeling and focuses on estimation, measurement models, confirmatory and hierarchical factor analysis, structural equations, longitudinal models, multisample analyses, and mean structures. 611 PSYC - Psychology

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 745 or PSYC 845 or equivalent
PSYC 747Multivariate Methods for the Social/Behavioral Sciences (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 748Categorical Methods for the Social/Behavioral Sciences (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 749Social and Affective Bases of Behavior ()3

This course discusses the behavior of the human as a member of a group and the experience and expression of emotion. Topics include attitude theory and change, interpersonal attraction, stereotypes, discrimination, social cognition, social affect, aggression, theories of emotion and emotion regulation.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 750Organizational Psychology ()3

This course provides an overview of organizational behavior and theory. Topics include leadership, motivation, teams, social processes at work, workplace relationships, organization structure and environments, and organizational development and change.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 763/863 Personnel Psychology3

Select six of the following: 18

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 770/870 Human Factors Psychology3

Total Credit Hours 12

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 771Ergonomics ()3

Basic overview and application of anthropometry, biomechanics, functional anatomy, mechanics, and human physiology for the design of industrial tools, equipment, and workstations.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 776Human-Computer Interaction ()3

Review of the physical, cognitive, and performance capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with modern computer systems. Emphasis is placed on the tools, techniques and procedures for the assessment and effective design of computer hardware, software and displays of information.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 780Ethics, Professional Standards, and Responsible Conduct (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 781Advanced Ergonomics ()3

Basic overview of the application of anthropometry, biomechanics, ergonomics, cognition and perception within workplace environments. Particular focus on the analysis and prevention of accidents at work. Course requires considerable practice in technical writing.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 792Advanced Seminar in Physiological Psychology (3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 795Topics in Psychology I ()1-4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 796Topics in Psychology II ()1-4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 801Empirically-Supported Therapies ()3

Empirically-Supported Therapies is designed to foster the integration of clinical science and the practice of psychotherapy. Course objectives include learning how to identify, evaluate, and implement empirically supported interventions for various psychological disorders.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 805Health Disparities and Inequities ()3

This course will cover differences in health among marginalized populations. This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to understand what factors may contribute to health disparities and inequities among these populations. This course will also discuss ways to address health inequities at the policy level as well as through clinical interventions and health promotion.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 810Seminar in Professional Aspects of

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 813Research Methods in Psychology ()3

This course will cover research design and methodology. Topics may include experimental, quasi-experimental, single subject and survey research; validity; reliability; confounds; measurement; sampling; inductive inference. Additionally, this course will cover Responsible Conduct of Research, including completion of CITI course, protection of human subjects, University Human Subjects Committee and IRB, APA Style, paper structure, references, tables, figures, etc., research proposal writing, including searching for sources, writing, oral presentation, data collection and management issues (e.g., Qualtrics, SONA, data cleaning). Students are required to complete a Research Proposal with Introduction and Methods and Data Analysis Plan and give an oral presentation of research proposal.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 815Teaching Psychology ()1

Seminar on the pedagogy of teaching as applied to the discipline of psychology. Topics include syllabus preparation, lecture and discussion methods, assessment and grading, and teaching portfolio development.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 822Occupational Health Psychology ()3

This course examines multidisciplinary research and theories on issues related to individual and organizational well-being and health. Occupational health psychology (OHP) emphasizes the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the workplace. Through lectures/ presentations, discussions, and research activities, students will learn about OHP theory and practice.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 763/PSYC 863 and PSYC 850
PSYC 827Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design (4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 828Regressional and Correlational Design ()4

Course covers correlation with heavy emphasis on regression analysis in the context of the general linear model. Topics include partial correlations, categorical and continuous interactions, non-linear regression, and multivariate statistics. Course materials are covered in the context of correlational designs and survey research. permission of the instructor and PSYC 727/PSYC 827 or equivalent

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
Admission into the psychology M.S. or Ph.D. program or
PSYC 831Human Cognition ()3

An investigation of the ways in which people process and retain information, make decisions, and solve problems. Current models of structures and processes of human memory and cognition are discussed with particular emphasis on neurocognitive evidence of the brain mechanisms involved in cognition. permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
admission into the psychology M.S. or Ph.D. program or
PSYC 833Grant and Manuscript Writing ()3

The course is designed: (1) to teach students to write article-length scholarly manuscripts in APA format of publishable quality, and (2) to teach students the critical components of grant applications. By the end of this course, each student will have prepared a manuscript that is ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal and have completed sections of a federal grant application. completion of master's thesis, or permission of instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
admission to the doctoral program in psychology and
PSYC 835Health Psychology ()3

This course focuses on contemporary theory and research topics in health psychology. The course examines psychological and behavioral issues affecting health maintenance, coping with life-threatening illnesses and chronic diseases, and health promotion. The course uses the biopsychosocial (mind-body) model as an organizing framework, emphasizing the dynamic interactions among biological, social, personality, and behavioral factors jointly in influencing people's health. The course is conducted as a seminar.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 836Multilevel Models: HLM ()3

Social science data frequently have a hierarchical or multilevel structure as a consequence of sampling designs or repeated measures. The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles and applications of hierarchical linear modeling in social science research. Topics covered include an introduction to multilevel analyses, random intercept models, random slope models, hypotheses testing, hierarchical models for limited dependent variables, model fitting, three-level models, and repeated- measures applications.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent
PSYC 837Longitudinal Data Analysis ()3

This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of longitudinal data analysis. It will examine a number of approaches for modeling change (in continuous outcomes) and event occurrence (broadly defined, in categorical or ordinal outcomes), including a careful treatment of the metric of time as well as missing data. Students will learn to develop, implement, interpret, and report research involving longitudinal data analyses. The use of statistical software is also illustrated.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 and PSYC 736 or PSYC 836
PSYC 840Quasi-Experimental Methods ()3

Quasi-experimental methods is a course to teach techniques for research designs not conducive to randomized-control trials. The philosophy of these techniques, issues of validity, and analyses are discussed. Comparisons with randomized-control trials as well as means to strengthen quasi- methodologies for better general causal inferences are presented.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 841Sensation and Perception ()3

A survey of human sensation and perception emphasizing historical contributions, recent theoretical and methodological developments, and empirical findings. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 612

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 844Program Evaluation ()3

This course is designed to introduce students to the field of program evaluation as well as to give students practical experience conducting a program evaluation. Students will get experience creating and conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments. A course goal is to work in small groups to conduct a program evaluation. enrollment)

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 727/PSYC 827 and PSYC 728/PSYC 828 (or current
PSYC 845Applied Psychometrics ()3

This course introduces classical test theory, including definitions and equations for test reliability, standard error of measurement, and related statistics. Additional topics include scaling, item statistics useful in test construction, norms commonly used in educational and psychological testing, test validity, and exploratory factor analysis. If time permits, Item Response Theory (IRT) and Generalizability Theory are introduced.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 728 or PSYC 828 or equivalent
PSYC 846Structural Equation Modeling ()3

This course covers the topics of linear structural equation modeling and focuses on estimation, measurement models, confirmatory and hierarchical factor analysis, structural equations, longitudinal models, multisample analyses, and mean structures.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 745 or PSYC 845 or equivalent
PSYC 847Multivariate Methods for the Social/3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 848Categorical Methods for the Social/Behavioral Sciences (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 849Social and Affective Bases of Behavior ()3

This course discusses the behavior of the human as a member of a group and the experience and expression of emotion. Topics include attitude theory and change, interpersonal attraction, stereotypes, discrimination, social cognition, social affect, aggression, theories of emotion and emotion regulation.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 850Organizational Psychology ()3

This course provides an overview of organizational behavior and theory. Topics include leadership, motivation, teams, social processes at work, workplace relationships, organization structure and environments, and organizational development and change.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 851Organizational Leadership ()3

This course concerns the study of leadership and its effects on organizational behavior and effectiveness as well as employee well-being and health. Emphasis will be placed on classic and contemporary leadership theory and research.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 750/PSYC 850 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 853Job Attitudes and Motivation ()3

The course focuses on the major concepts, issues, principles, and findings of job attitudes and motivation at the workplace. The student who successfully completes this course should be able to apply knowledge and skills to workplace issues regarding job attitudes and motivation, as well as stimulate ideas for future research projects. 613 PSYC - Psychology

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 854Organizational Development and Change ()3

This seminar discusses models and theories of organizational change and interventions that are commonly used to foster organizational development and effectiveness. Students participate in an organizational consulting project to apply lessons learned in the classroom.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 851 and PSYC 853 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 858ODU Clinical and Ethical Issues ()1

Weekly seminars address professional and ethical issues in the practice of clinical psychology.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 863Personnel Psychology ()3

This course provides an overview of personnel psychology. Topics include reliability and validity, job analysis, performance criteria, performance appraisal, employee recruitment, employee selection, and training and development.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 864Human Resource Development ()3

This course covers research findings, methodologies, and evaluation designs for the training and development of personnel in organizations. Specific topics include needs assessment, learning principles and system design.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 763/PSYC 863 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 865Psychology of Personnel Selection ()3

This course covers the topics of recruitment, job performance, interviews, internet-based testing, and psychological constructs for use in employee selection (e.g., intelligence, personality).

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 763/PSYC 863 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 867Human Performance Assessment ()3

This course covers the job analysis and performance appraisal/management (PA/MA). Specific topics include job analysis methods; use of job analysis results for various HR functions; performance assessment/appraisal methods; multi-source feedback; employee reactions to and use of PA/ MA information; rater cognitive processes and affect; rater goals, bias, and accuracy; and organizational practical and legal issues surrounding job analysis and PA/PM.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 763/PSYC 863 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 868Internship ()1

The course is designed to provide individual students with advanced on-the- job professional experience. Internship assignments must be approved by the student's program of study. Direct supervision is given by an experienced professional at the internship setting.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 870Human Factors Psychology ()3

The application and evaluation of psychological principles and research relating human behavior to the design of tools, technology, and the work environment. Theory, methods, and application are emphasized. equivalents or permission of the instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 731/PSYC 831 and PSYC 741/PSYC 841 or
PSYC 871Ergonomics ()3

Basic overview and application of anthropometry, biomechanics, functional anatomy, mechanics, and human physiology for the design of industrial tools, equipment, and workstations.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 872Methods, Measures, Techniques, and Tools in Human

Factors (3 Credit Hours) Experiential survey of methods, measures, techniques, and prototyping tools available for human factors investigations in laboratory and field settings. The design and execution of experimental investigations utilizing the measures and tools are emphasized.

Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 873ODU Biological Bases of Behavior ()3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 876Human-Computer Interaction ()3

Review of the physical, cognitive, and performance capabilities and limitations of humans as they interact with modern computer systems. Emphasis is placed on the tools, techniques and procedures for the assessment and effective design of computer hardware, software and displays of information.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 877Theories, Models and Simulations in Human Factors (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 878Advanced Cognition and Information Processing (3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 879Careers ()3

This course covers the developmental processes, facilitators, and barriers individuals encounter in their work lives. It provides a theoretical foundation in the careers literature and introduces contemporary research in the area. Work-family conflict, mentoring, organizational socialization, and career success are among the topics covered. instructor

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 750/PSYC 850 and PSYC 851 or permission of
PSYC 880Ethics, Professional Standards, and Responsible Conduct (3
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 881Advanced Ergonomics ()3

Basic overview of the application of anthropometry, biomechanics, ergonomics, cognition and perception within workplace environments. Particular focus on the analysis and prevention of accidents at work. Course requires considerable practice in technical writing.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 882Attention and Human Performance ()3

Survey of theories of attention, factors that influence human performance, and human performance assessment in human-machine systems. Topics include dual-task performance, vigilance, workload, arousal, fatigue, stress, human error, psychophysiology, and neuroergonomics.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 870
PSYC 883Research in Clinical Psychology ()1-4

Individual project under guidance of a research advisor.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 890ODU Internship in Clinical/Community Psychology (4
Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 891Industrial/Organizational Internship ()1

Internship in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 892Advanced Seminar in Physiological Psychology (3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 894ODU Clinical Dissertation ()1-6

1-6 credits each semester for variable credit.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 895Topics in Psychology I ()1-4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 896Topics in Psychology II

Total Credit Hours 27

Subject
PSYC
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 897Individual Study (Readings) ()1-4
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 898Research ()3
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 899Dissertation ()1-9

Directed research in preparation for the dissertation.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
9
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 998Master's Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester. It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu
PSYC 999Doctoral Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course doctoral students may take to maintain active status after successfully passing the candidacy examination. All doctoral students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour every semester until their graduation. PT - Physical Therapy

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026-graduate
Source
catalog.odu.edu

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