of 6 credits of Human Culture USP requirement)
- Subject
- PSYC
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- www.uwyo.edu
100 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.
of 6 credits of Human Culture USP requirement)
Introduces some of the methods of investigating psychological questions. Exposure to various research strategies ranging from observational to experimental, using representative laboratory exercises, lectures, readings, films and demonstrations. Requires written and oral reports. May be used to satisfy department's written and oral communication requirement for majors. Laboratory two hours per week. Max Credit: 4
Introduces biological bases of behavior. Includes ethology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolution and behavioral genetics. Presents basic structural and functional properties of the nervous system. Max Credit: 3
Surveys drugs which affect behavior, emphasizing both psychotherapeutic agents and drugs with abuse potential. Includes brief introduction to the chemistry of the brain and how drugs may have their effects. Behavioral, social, historical and medical aspects of each major class of psychoactive drugs are discussed. Max Credit: 3
Explores development and behavior of children from conception to adolescence, emphasizing major roles played by maturation and learning. Acquaints students with the area of child study in terms of research findings, theories of child development and present problems. Max Credit: 3
Provides a general overview of psychological disorders, emphasizing types, etiology and treatment methods. Max Credit: 3
Examines how peoples' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others. Course will cover a broad range of theories and research in social psychology. Max Credit: 3
Introduces students to principles of critical thinking and scientific reasoning in psychology and behavioral science. Students will learn to analyze and evaluate evidence, detect cognitive biases, and distinguish science from pseudoscience. Emphasis will be placed on applying these skills to psychological theories, research, media reports, and everyday decision-making. Max Credit: 3
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Provides an overview of psychological research on moral judgment/behavior. Topics include morality's definition, proximate and distal causes, cultural variation, and applications. This course does not seek to prescribe what is moral, but instead to build an understanding of how people make moral judgments and how this knowledge is practically beneficial. Max Credit: 3
Provides overview of growing partnership between psychology and health care, including history of psychology in health care; theoretical foundations of health and illness; intervention and research techniques; stress and high risk behaviors (e. g. , substance abuse, eating behaviors, AIDS); psychology's contribution to improving outcomes and quality of life in chronic and life-threatening behaviors. Max Credit: 3
In this course, we will examine a variety of psychological theories and research on the experiences and behaviors of men and women. We will study attitudes about gender, theories of gender development, and research about similarities and differences between men and women. Max Credit: 3
This course examines the theory, research, and practice of psychology pertaining to psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Topics covered include the etiology of PTSD, prevalence and risk factors for traumatic stress, neurobiology of trauma reactions, and an overview of the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders. Max Credit: 3
This course examines issues that arise when children and adolescents enter legal contexts. This class integrates research from several areas of psychology including developmental, cognitive, and clinical psychology. The primary focus is on aspects of development during childhood and adolescence and how they affect participation in the legal system. Max Credit: 3
Examines the underlying neural bases of higher cognitive functions in humans, including attentions, language, motor control, navigation, emotions, and memory, as well as neuroanatomy fundamentals and neuroscience methods such as fMRI and ERP. Lecture and lab components. Max Credit: 4
Covers classic and contemporary theories and research concerning motivation and the pursuit of goals. Discusses the study of motivation from a variety of perspectives, including biological, environmental, and psychological. Considers the role of emotion in motivational processes. Max Credit: 3
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Examines cognitive development from infancy through adolescence. Explores, through lecture, discussion and projects, major theories and current empirical research on cognitive development, as well as implications for social and educational policies concerning children. Max Credit: 3
Examines behavioral and physiological processes involved in sensation and perception. Discusses each of the sensory systems, emphasizing their physiology and role in perceptual processing. Max Credit: 3
Examines the developmental changes that occur during adolescence. Considers physical and physiological growth; intellectual, cognitive, academic and vocational development, changes in attitudes, interests and activities; and development of interpersonal relationships. Max Credit: 3
Students will obtain research-based knowledge in developmental psychopathology via lectures, discussions, and in-class activities. This course will cover disorders that usuall begin in childhood and how these disorders manifest across the lifespan. The course will also cover disorders that may begin later and how these disorders manifest in children and adolescents. Max Credit: 3
Acquaints students will all aspects of intellectual disability including assessment, diagnosis and classification, etiology, and associated health and mental health difficulties. Prevention, educational and psychological intervention, family adaptation, and community involvement are also addressed. Max Credit: 3
Examines theories and research on psychological development from early adulthood to the end of life, with special emphasis on positive development, successful aging, and methodological issues in the study of adult development. Max Credit: 3
Provides an overview of current theories and empirical evidence concerning relationship between psychological disorder and criminal behavior. Examines various clinical syndromes and their role in biological, social and psychological genesis of crime, as well as the concept of criminal responsibility. Max Credit: 3
Designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of thanatology. Death is considered from both an individual and sociocultural perspective. Aims to provide solid ground in research, methods, and theory of end-of-life issues and to encourage contemplation of personal and professional applications of death studies. Max Credit: 3
Examines the contemporary science in personality psychology, with a focus on the genetic, biological, social, cognitive, and affective variables which interact to influence individual differences and personality coherence. Max Credit: 3
Psychological, and Social Influences Eating disorders are complex illnesses occurring at the intersection of biological, social, and psychological processes and have high mortality rates. We will learn about eating disorders, their causes and treatment, and how they're stigmatized and misunderstood, often preventing them from being taken seriously. Max Credit: 3
This service-learning/experiential course provides students with opportunities to develop skills in youth mentoring, professionalism, and leadership in the context of an after-school program for at-risk youth. Students will become familiar with best practices in therapeutic mentoring, adolescent development, ethics in mentoring, mental health, trauma- informed practices, and emotional development. Max Credit: 4
Exposes students to the application of psychological principles to problems in law. Emphasizes the American trial system, correction systems and civil commitment. Max Credit: 3
Concentrates on critical assessment of interpersonal behavior. Students are expected to become familiar with data gathering, analysis and reporting procedures commonly used in contemporary social psychology. Max Credit: 3
Lecture and seminar. Examines the phenomenon of child abuse and neglect. Includes an overview of attitudes towards and legal definitions of child maltreatment. Explores parental factors, contextual influences and developmental consequences of maltreatment. Relies heavily on current research in child abuse and neglect. Emphasizes policy implications. Max Credit: 3
A clinical-personality orientation to psychological factors in the development and expression of human sexuality. Focuses on the individual: interactions of physiological factors with developmental influences and personality patterns that produce feelings, thoughts and behaviors associated with human sexuality. Max Credit: 3
Senior research project under faculty guidance and supervision. Faculty sponsorship must be obtained prior to registration. Max Credit: 3
Provides opportunities to experience applied aspects of psychology in external settings through volunteering, teaching, 1325
Course consists of extended and in-depth discussions of particular topics in psychology. Topics vary semester to semester. Class format may include lecture, group discussion, and group activities. Reading assignments will draw heavily from scientific literature and may include journal articles, textbooks, or book chapter. Max Credit: 6
Experience applied aspects of psychology in real world settings through volunteering. Recent research and other materials preparing students for their service will be discussed in class. After the volunteering experience, the students will prepare an academic paper integrating their practical experience with research and theory learned in class. Max Credit: 3
This course provides students in the Aging Studies Minor the opportunity to experience applied aspects of aging studies in a community setting. Prior to registration the student must work with the minor advisor and instructor to identify the internship setting and complete all required paperwork. Max Credit: 6
General statistical analyses and their application to psychology. Analysis of variance, regression and correlation methods are studied from a data analytic perspective, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of where and when these techniques should be used and the interpretation of their results. Available computer programs will be utilized. Credit cannot be earned in more that one of the following courses: STAT 2020, STAT 3050 , 5060, STAT 5070 , STAT 5080 . n Max Credit: 3
Examines contemporary scientific research and theory in personality. Surveys the biological, cognitive, affective, social, and interpersonal determinants of personality function with individual differences. A theoretical framework highlights the dynamic transactions between individuals and the sociocultural environment over the life course. Max Credit: 3
Provides the graduate student with an understanding of theoretical and experimental approaches to the study of human cognitive processing. There is an emphasis on critical evaluation of current research in the area. Max Credit: 3
Graduate level seminar in cognitive psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific areas of cognitive psychology. Max Credit: (Max. 12)
The application of multivariate statistical methods in behavioral science research. Topics include multivariate regression, canonical correlation, discriminate analysis, factor analysis and multidimension scaling. A wide range of computer assistance is incorporated. Max Credit: 3
The Psychology Law Proseminar exposes students to various areas of psycholegal research. Topics will vary each semester and students will be expected be actively engaged in the proseminar activities. Students will be exposed to theoretical and applied research that has relevance to legal settings. Max Credit: (Max. 10)
First semester of a three semester practicum course in psychological assessment at the doctoral level. During the semesters, extensive examination is made regarding the standardization, relevant application, and significant limitations of assessment techniques. A thorough grounding is interpretation, and communication of the results of psychological evaluation both in writing and in consultation with referral sources. Normally taken during the first year of the doctoral program. Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 Prerequisite: restricted to doctoral students in clinical psychology.
Students review research on diagnostic interviews, practice basic interviewing skills and learn to administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID-I) using training tapes, class discussion and role-play exercises. As time permits, other interviews used to assess personality disorders and specific diagnostic categories will be reviewed. Max Credit: 1
Beginning clinical practicum course providing doctoral students in clinical psychology with supervised experience in individual psychotherapy. Psychodynamic, client-centered, and behavioral techniques are employed. Cases and theoretical issues discussed in weekly seminar. Individual supervision of students by clinical faculty. Max Credit: (Max. 8)
Advanced clinical practicum course for students beyond their 1327
Students become familiar with the efficacy and effectiveness of important state-of-the-art treatments with a focus on treatments of mood and anxiety disorders. Course goals include gaining a critical understanding of the issues involved in identifying psychological treatments that work. Max Credit: 3
Students will obtain research-based knowledge in developmental psychopathology via lectures, discussions, and student presentations. This course will cover disorders that usually begin in childhood and how these disorders manifest across the lifespan. The course will also cover disorders that begin later and how these disorders manifest in children and adolescents. Max Credit: 3
Students will obtain research-based knowledge of both descriptive and explanatory adult psychopathology. In addition to learning how adult mental disorders present, students will acquire a framework for understanding the multiple variables that interact over the lifespan to influence adult psychopathology. Max Credit: 3
Introduction to problems and issues in research methodology. Ongoing research directed by various faculty are used as paradigms for conceptualization of research problems. Students critically evaluate projects presented and begin planning for research leading to theses and dissertations. Max Credit: 3
This course primarily emphasizes ethical considerations and principles guiding the practice of psychology. Additionally, career development issues such as internship, postdoctoral fellowships, licensure and grant writing are addressed. This course also promotes and explores the foundational importance of informing clinical practice with empirical evidence. Max Credit: (Max. 6)
The purpose of this course is to examine diversity issues in psychology, including race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and intersecting identities. Students will examine methodological and applied approaches that are relevant to the research and practice of multicultural psychology Max Credit: 3
Graduate level seminar in clinical psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific area of clinical psychology. Max Credit: (Max. 18)
Provides an overview of the cognitive processes involved in social behaviour, including perception, judgment, memory, and evaluation.
The first semester of a one-year practicum in clinical supervision for doctoral students in clinical psychology. Students supervise at least one 1st or 2nd year clinical doctoral student, attend supervision team meetings, and may conduct group supervision and/or see clients as determined by team leader. Max Credit: 2
Designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the theories and methodologies of contemporary Social and
Provides a graduate-level introduction to theory and empirical research on social development. Topics include emotional development, attachment, socialization, moral development, aggression, and social context. 1328
Full-year, 40 hour/week assignment to a mental health or related agency with an established internship program. This placement must be approved by the Department of Psychology and include: (a) adequate supervision and (b) didactic and other experiences that supplement practicum work. Registration for fall, spring, and summer terms is required. Max Credit: (Max. 3)
Topic varies from semester to semester. Emphasis is upon the preparation of reports on special topics in psychology and the presentation and discussion of these reports in the seminar situation. Max Credit: (Max. 18)
Course is designed to prepare future faculty in psychology for a career in teaching. Topics covered include developing lectures and assignments, assessing students and providing feedback, using technology, and fostering skill development in students. Course emphasizes evidence-based teaching. Max Credit: (Max. 4)
Graduate level seminar in social psychology, the topic of which will vary from semester to semester. Emphasis is on providing students with an in-depth analysis of some specific area of social psychology. Max Credit: (Max. 18)
This course is designed for graduate students in psychology whose educational goals include advanced study in specific quantitative methods that go beyond those covered in required or other regularly available coursework. Max Credit: 3
This course is designed for graduate students in psychology whose educational goals include advanced study in specific psychological topics that cannot be accommodated by other available scheduled courses. Max Credit: 3
PSYC 5790 provides practical clinical and administrative experience in institutional and community settings. Trainings are located in various community, state and national agencies. At least one clerkship is required as part of the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology although students may choose to enroll in multiple placements during their training. Max Credit: (Max. 9)
Max Credit: (Max 24)
Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Psychology Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Max Credit: (Max. 24)
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Campus Max Credit: (Max. 16)
Designed to provide an enrichment experience in a variety of topics. Max Credit: (Max. 99)
Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 24)
Designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation. Max Credit: (Max. 48)
Credit: (Max. 24) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership RMAL 1010 - Introduction to Ranch Management & Agricultural Leadership This course serves as an overview of the Ranch Management & Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) program (and includes a lab). It will discuss three of the major agricultural disciplines (Animal Science, Agricultural Business, and Range Management) that contribute to the overall program. It also establishes the foundation for developing the leadership skills necessary for today's industry. Credits: 4 Max Credit: 4
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