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PSYC 2090 - Statistics and Research Methods
Introduces statistics and research methods in the field of psychology. Note: Intended for those who plan to major in psychology. Completion of college algebra or equivalent is recommended. Prereq: PSYC 1000. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PSYC 2220 - Biological Basis of Behavior
Introduces the biological basis of behavior. This course will feature concepts like neurons, synaptic and hormonal transmission, and physiological set-points. Behavior of simple (invertebrate) and complex organisms (vertebrates) will be related to the activity of specific brain neural networks. Prereq: PSYC 1000 or BIOL 2051. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 2939 - Internship
Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 2990 - Topics in Psychology
Studies special topics to be selected by the instructor. Note: May be repeated for credit. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 3050 - Decision Making
This course discusses current research on decision making/behavioral economics, as well as its application to individual well-being and public policy. You will gain insights on how and why people can be irrational in their daily decisions. Max hours: 3 Credits. Cross-listed with PBHL 3050 and ECON 3050. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3090 - Research Methods in Psychology
Covers principles of experimental methodology in Psychology. Includes active participation i9n data collection and interpretation, presentation of results, evaluation of scientific literature, scientific writing and advanced statistical concepts as they relate to the field of Psychology. Prereq: PSYC 1000, 1005 and 2090. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3104 - Behavioral Genetics
Interdisciplinary course on relationships between behavior and heredity, with emphasis on human behavioral genetics. Prereq: General biology or general psychology. Cross-listed with BIOL 3104. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3144 - Human Cognition
Studies information processing in humans, with emphasis on memory, thinking and language. Prereq: PSYC 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3145 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Surveys the fields of industrial and organizational psychology. These fields apply psychological principles to improving productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. Topics include motivation, leadership, group processes, team functioning, occupational health, selection and training of employees, and performance management. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3205 - Human Development I: Child Psychology
Studies human development covering birth, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-aged child. Covers biological, cognitive and social processes. Prereq: PSYC 1000 or 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3215 - Human Development II: Adolescence and Adulthood
Study of human development from adolescence through adulthood and aging. Covers biological, cognitive, and social processes. Prereq: PSYC 1000, or PSYC 1005, or PSYC 3205 must be complete before students can enroll. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3222 - Principles of Learning and Behavior
Introduces the scientific study of learning and behavior, focusing on “Behaviorism.” Principles of operant and classical conditioning are discussed. A particular emphasis is placed on the relevance and application of these principles to understanding human behavior and psychopathology. Prereq: PSYC 1000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3235 - Human Sexuality
Examines the physiological, psychological, and social psychological bases of human sexuality. Research on the range of sexual behaviors, individual sexual response, sexual development, sexual dysfunction, and variants of sexual orientation. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3254 - Introduction to Animal Behavior
Surveys the behavior of nonhuman animals, emphasizing the evolution through natural selection. Prereq: One semester of general biology, biological anthropology, or other course emphasizing evolutionary perspective. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3262 - Health Psychology
An overview of the scientific study of attitudes, behaviors, and personality variables related to health and illness. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and prevention. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3263 - Hormones and Behavior
The hormonal regulation of behavior will be the primary focus of this course. Topics include: hormonal basis of sexual differentiation and behavioral differences, parental behavior, biological rhythms, aggression, mood and stress. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3265 - Drugs, Brain and Behavior
Explores the pharmacological, biological, and behavioral basis of drug effects. Topics include mechanisms of drug action, brain reward pathways, role of environment and history on drug effects, and the impact of science on drug abuse and medication development. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3305 - Abnormal Psychology
This course applies a scientific approach to the examination of the symptoms, etiologies, and treatments of mental illnesses, including disorders of mood, anxiety, stress, addictions and those seen in childhood and older age. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3385 - Psychology of Mindfulness
This course will explore significant psychological, neurological, historical, societal and cultural aspects of mindfulness. It will integrate this current knowledge with more traditional aspects of the concept through classroom activities, guest lecturers, projects and field trips. Prereq: PSYC 1000 or 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3405 - Family Psychology
Overview of theory and research pertaining to marital and family structure, functioning and dynamics. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3415 - Experimental Social Psychology
Surveys the field of Social Psychology, the study of the way in which cognitions, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by the presence, or perceived presence, of others. Heavily focuses on experimentation and experimental methods within the field of Social Psychology. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3505 - Psychology and the Law
Examines the legal and extralegal applications of psychology, such as assessment of insanity and competence, psychologists as expert witnesses, accuracy of eyewitness accounts, and issues relating to employment discrimination. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3600 - Topics in Psychology
Studies special topics to be selected by the instructor. Note: May be repeated for credit. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 3610 - Psychological Trauma
Overview of psychological trauma, including: history, theoretical application, trauma models, diagnosis and treatment implications. Topics include family violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, and the trauma of war. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3611 - Psychology of Women
Reviews psychological theories and research of women’s social, cultural, emotional and behavioral experience. Examines the sociocultural context of women’s experience and explores women’s socialization, developmental issues, cognitive abilities and achievement motivation, personality variables, stereotypes, psychological disorders, victimization, intimacy and sexuality. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3612 - Domestic Abuse
Examines the nature and extent of domestic violence. Personal characteristics and dynamics that contribute to spouse abuse are reviewed. Theories and research in the general field of family violence, victims’ and perpetrators’ treatment, and child abuse are discussed. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3615 - Positive Psychology
This course provides an introduction to the science of positive traits, subjective experiences and institutions. It focuses on the empirical study of the factors that enable humans to flourish, develop resilience, mature and master life’s challenges. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3724 - Developmental Psychobiology
Explores the biological influences on the development of brain and behavior. Emphasis is on the evolution and development, the role of experience in prenatal and postnatal development, the ontogeny of sensory systems, learning and memory, and the biological bases of language acquisition. Prereq: PSYC 1000/1005 or BIOL 2051/2061. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3810 - Neuropsychology
Brain organization and function and its relationship to human memory, language, perception, and other cognitive abilities. Covers the application of clinical neuropsychology to working with individuals that have neurological disorders. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3822 - Aging, Brain and Behavior
Examines the aging process, behavioral changes during senescence and the accompanying changes in the aged brain. Changes that are part of healthy aging are studied, as will age-related brain disorders. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3832 - Neural Basis of Learning
Survey of advances in neuroscience that further the understanding of how neurons within our brains are modified by experience and thus influence subsequent behavior. Includes discussions of how these mechanisms contribute to various psychopathologies. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 3939 - Internship
Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Junior standing, completion of minimum of 12 hours in psychology with minimum grade of ‘C.’ Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 4054 - Behavioral Neuroscience
The morphological, neurochemical and physiological bases of behavior. Emphasis is on structure and function of the brain. Prereq: PSYC 1000, 1005, 2090, 2220, 3090 and 6 upper-division elective credits in psychology. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4090 - Research Design and Development
This advanced writing and research methods course is designed to help students develop independent research ideas in Psychology into formal proposals and products, such as a thesis proposal, grant application, presentation and study protocol. Prereq: PSYC 3090 and instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4101 - Applied Statistics Using SAS and SPSS I
Teaches the practical statistical tools social scientists use to analyze real-world problems. It is split into four modules, each taught by a different instructor. The first module introduces SAS and SPSS; modules 2-4 are problem-based and cover topics such as ANOVA, multivariate regression, and cluster analysis. Prereq: Any statistics course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4102 - Applied Statistics Using SAS and SPSS II
Students use the skills they learned in the previous semester to analyze a social issue of their choosing and present their findings. Note: A continuation of PSYC 4101. In addition to lectures, weekly one-on-one meetings between faculty and students are required. Prereq: PSYC 4101. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4164 - Psychology of Perception
Studies sensory processes and perceptual variables. Covers processes related to vision, audition, gustation and olfaction. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 2220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4455 - Theories of Personality
An in-depth look at several major theories of personality, including those from psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic schools of thought. Students are required to think actively and abstractly, and communicate their ideas in papers and classroom contributions. Prereq: PSYC 1000 and 1005. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4485 - Psychology of Cultural Diversity
Studies diversity in the development of the individual across Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American cultures. The experience of self, role of the family, expression of emotions, and psychology of prejudice are emphasized. Prereq: Six semester hours of psychology, sociology, and/or anthropology in any combination. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4500 - Psychotherapy
Overview of the major systems of psychotherapy, including psychoanalysis, person-centered therapy, family therapy, cognitive or behavioral approaches, and relationships among the various approaches. Prereq: PSYC 1000, 1005, 2090, 2220, 3090 and 6 upper-division elective credits in psychology. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4511 - History of Psychology
Development of psychological theories since 500 B.C. Schools of psychology and their adherents. Readings of primary and secondary sources. Prereq: PSYC 1000, 1005, 2090, 2220, 3090 and 6 upper-division credits in psychology. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4680 - Behavioral Sciences Research Seminar
Introduces research in the behavioral sciences. Students will learn about behavioral sciences research programs at CU Denver and other centers, present results of their own research, and interact with the community of local behavioral science research scholars and visiting scientists. Prereq: permission of the instructor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PSYC 4730 - Clinical Psychology: Ethics and Issues
An in-depth exploration of the values and ideas that guide professional practice in psychology, including professional codes of conduct and philosophical ethical principles. Topics include confidentiality, informed consent, competence, integrity and respect. Prereq: 1000, 1005, 2090, 2220 and 3090. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4780 - Behavioral Sciences Research: Ethics and Issues
Students will critically review and analyze some of the major ethical and policy issues that arise during the conduct of basic and applied behavioral research. Prereq: PSYC 1000, 1005, 2090, 2220 and 3090 or instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4803 - Principles of Psychological Testing
Principles underlying construction, validation, and use of tests of ability, intelligence, and personality and of attitude surveys. Covers statistical topics such as content and construct validity, item analysis, and reliability analysis. Prereq: A prior course in statistics. Cross-listed with PSYC 5803. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 4840 - Independent Study: PSYC
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 4880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 4939 - Internship
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 4990 - Topics in Psychology
Advanced study of special topics to be selected by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC 5990. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 5803 - Principles of Psychological Testing
Principles underlying construction, validation, and use of tests of ability, intelligence, and personality and of attitude surveys. Covers statistical topics such as content and construct validity, item analysis, and reliability analysis. Prereq: Admission to psychology graduate program. Cross-listed with PSYC 4803. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 5840 - Independent Study: PSYC
Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 5880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 5939 - Internship
Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 5990 - Topics in Psychology
Advanced study of special topics to be selected by the instructor. Note: May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC 4990. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 6200 - Developmental Psychopathology
The study and prediction of maladaptive behaviors and processes across time. Students develop a sophisticated understanding of important concepts related to emotional and behavioral problems in children and adolescents, including DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria and the basic tenets of successful intervention. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 6840 - Independent Study
A structured experience, planned and implemented with the assistance of a sponsoring faculty member in ongoing programs of research or other scholarly activity. Prereq: Admission to the graduate program in psychology. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 6841 - Independent Study: PSYC
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 6910 - Research Practicum
Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 6930 - Clinical Internship
Clinical experience in a setting which provides supervision by qualified professionals. Students participate in assessment, intervention, and/or evaluation and research. Prereq: Completion of 24 hours of course work in the UCD Psychology MA, Clinical program. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 6950 - Master’s Thesis
Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 7144 - Advanced Cognition and Emotion
Overview of contemporary psychological theories and research in human learning, memory, cognition, and emotion. Emphasis on cognitive and affective neuroscience and the physiological-psychological organization of functional systems. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7205 - Advanced Developmental Psychology
A survey of neurobiological, cognitive, social and cultural processes in human development from conception through adulthood. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and a graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7220 - Advanced Biological Bases of Behavior
Survey course of advances in psychobiology which inform our understanding of the brain and behavior with special emphasis on perception, action, and cognition. A major goal of the course is to foster appreciation of the importance of interdisciplinary research. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology PhD program or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7262 - Health Psychology I
Part I of a 2-course sequence. Presents crucial aspects of health psychology and behavioral medicine, including theoretical models, anatomy and physiology epidemiology, health promotion and primary prevention of medical problems. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7350 - Psychotherapy I
Surveys some of the major schools of psychotherapy, including cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapies as well as motivational interviewing. Coverage also includes therapy techniques, process of therapy, and treatment-outcome research. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7360 - Psychotherapy II
Theoretical approaches and techniques used in research, assessment and treatment of major forms of psychopathology, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and substance abuse, as well as marital problems and childhood disorders. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7400 - Child Assessment
Psychometric theory and practice in assessment of children with focus on the diagnostics, the WISC-III, and personality assessment. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7410 - Assessment I: Personality
Reviews the process of selection, evaluation, administration, utilization, and interpretation of psychological tests related to psychosocial functioning. Issues of validity, reliability, utility, clinical judgement, ethics, and cross-cultural competence are reviewed. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program, Clinical Psychology MA program, or by permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7420 - Assessment I: Intellectual and Cognitive Assessment
Reviews the process of selection, evaluation, administration, utilization, and interpretation of psychological tests related to cognitive functioning. Issues of validity, reliability, utility, clinical judgement, ethics, and cross-cultural competence are reviewed. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program, Clinical Psychology MA program, or by permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7485 - Diversity in Clinical Psychology
Designed to foster understanding of diversity and its implications for clinical practice, research, and mental health policy. Students will learn to orient to the worldviews of clients from diverse backgrounds and to tailor their interventions to competently serve individuals in a pluralistic society. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7490 - Topics in Health Psychology Summer Lecture Series
Weekly lectures given by Clinical Health Psychology department faculty, advanced graduate students, alumni and area professionals on selected topics in the field. Note: This course is required for first, second and third-year graduate students. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 7500 - Advanced Psychopathology
Key features of major mental disorders in adult populations. Includes classification, DSM diagnosis, epidemiology, course and prognosis, age/culture/gender features, etiology and biological bases. Prereq: Admission to Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7511 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
Philosophical and historical antecedents to contemporary psychology, with particular emphasis on clinical psychology. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7520 - Experimental Psychopathology
Theories of etiology of major psychopathologies, including: personality disorders, anxiety disorders, affective disorders, substance use disorders and schizophrenia and other psychoses. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7700 - Clinical Research Methods
Principles of research methodology in clinical psychology. Major topics include research ethics, subject recruitment, ethnic and cultural considerations, selecting and evaluating research measures, epidemiology and comorbidity, taxonomic and outcome research and research design. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7710 - Multivariate Statistics
Topics include multiple regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. Both experimental and non-experimental designs will be considered. Students will learn underlying theory of these techniques as well as how to perform analyses using software like SPSS and Mplus. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7713 - Advanced Statistics
Experimental design and analysis of controlled interventions and evaluations. Emphasis on multifactor analysis of variance, orthogonal contrasts, post-hoc tests, multiple regression, and analysis of co-variance. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7730 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Psychology
An in-depth exploration of the values and ethical ideas that guide professional practice in psychology, including philosophical ethical principles and professional codes of conduct. Specific topics include confidentiality, informed consent, competence, and respect for persons. Students are expected to be able to think about and communicate difficult ethical concepts in the form of class participation and a major paper. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 7830 - Clinical Interviewing
Students practice interviewing and develop skills, including the ability to listen actively, to critique their own work and the work of others, and to think carefully about issues that arise in clinical work with clients. Prereq: Admission to the Psychology MA, Clinical program or the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 7910 - Clinical Practicum
Clinical experience under supervision of licensed, doctoral-level professionals. Students participate in assessment, intervention, and/or evaluation and research in a variety of settings. Note: All field placements must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in advance of registration. Prereq: Completion of 24 hours of course work in the UCD Clinical Health Psychology PhD program. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 8100 - Clinical Behavioral Medicine
Presents basic assessment and psychotherapeutic techniques used for patients with various disorders, focusing on cognitive-behavioral methods and the unique needs of patients experiencing chronic disease. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8200 - Teaching Skills Workshop
Students will learn, explore, and practice the basic principles and strategies of good teaching. We will also explore research and theory for teaching at the college level. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor(s). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8262 - Health Psychology II
Part II of a 2-course sequence. Further aspects of health psychology and behavioral medicine, including health service utilization, patient-provider relationships, social support, terminal illness and issues related to chronic disease states. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8501 - Primary Care Psychology
Examines emerging trends in the role of professional psychology and psychologists serving as health care providers in primary care medical settings. Knowledge, skills and attitudes as they apply to competencies unique to primary care will be covered. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Students must also have completed PSYC 7262, 8262, and 7730, or equivalent courses. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8502 - Cardiovascular Health Psychology
The course focuses on research and clinical practice regarding psychological factors related to cardiovascular functioning and disease. The physiology of the cardiovascular system will be presented and primary and secondary prevention as related to psychological functioning will be emphasized. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology PhD program or with permission of instructor and graduate program director. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8503 - Group Interventions in Health Psychology
The course will serve as an introduction to group psychotherapy and group process principles with a focus on the design, implementation and delivery of evidence-based group interventions in the field of Clinical Health Psychology. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8550 - Advanced Social Psychology
This is a graduate level seminar that broadly covers the social bases of behavior from a social psychological perspective. It includes discussion of topics such as group processes, attribution theory, discrimination, and perspectives on attitudes. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. program or with permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PSYC 8910 - Advanced Clinical Practicum
Advanced clinical experience under supervision of licensed, doctoral-level professionals. Students participate in assessment, intervention, and/or evaluation and research in a variety of health care settings to address the interface between physical and psychological functioning. Note: All field placements must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in advance of registration. Prereq: PSYC 7930. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PSYC 8938 - Pre-Doctoral Internship
Intensive full-time clinical experience with supervision by licensed, doctoral-level professionals. Interns participate in assessment, intervention, and/or evaluation and research in a variety of settings. Students apply through the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) national matching process. Note: All field placements must be approved by the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) in advance of registration. Prereq: Successful defense of the dissertation proposal in Clinical Health Psychology. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PSYC 8990 - Doctoral Dissertation
Independent research on the doctoral dissertation in Clinical Health Psychology. Prereq: Admission to the Clinical Health Psychology Ph.D. Program. Max hours: 10 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 10
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PUAD 1001 - Introduction to Leadership and Public Service
This course provides a broad introduction to public service and encourages exploration of personal values and interests related to leadership, community, and life choices. Multiple paths to advancing the public good are explored, including volunteerism, citizenship, and service in government and nonprofits. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5001 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Service
Explores constitutional, democratic, and cultural tenets that frame notions of acceptable government action; intersectoral and intergovernmental collaboration in the delivery of public services; intellectual heritage of the field; and linkage between law, policy, and management. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5002 - Organizational Management and Behavior
Explores contemporary theory and practice in the management of public and nonprofit organizations. Examines issues of organizational structure, design, strategy, change, and development; the management of people within organizations, including leadership, motivation, and teamwork; and the measurement of organizational operations. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5003 - Research and Analytic Methods
Examines skills used to design research projects to answer questions and test hypotheses in public and nonprofit settings. Develops research skills to critically review literature, frame research questions, collect data/information, analyze data/information, and communicate results. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5004 - Economics and Public Finance
Evaluates the role of government with respect to provision and financing of public goods. Explores 5 broad topics: 1) welfare & microeconomics 2) expenditure theory 3) resource mobilization (emphasis on taxation) 4) fiscal federalism 5) basic budgeting & analytical tools. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5005 - The Policy Process and Democracy
Introduces the policy process including agenda setting, policy change, and implementation. Covers strategies for effective citizen engagement and for influencing the policy process in democratic societies. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5006 - Leadership and Professional Ethics
Examines theories of leadership and skills and processes employed by effective leaders. Course applies ethical theories to problems in public and non-profit sectors; emphasizes critical thinking to address value conflicts; and, teaches moral reasoning as a professional skill. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5007 - Qualitative Research Methods
Focuses on qualitative research methods that incorporate field work techniques such as observation, interviews, and content analysis. The main objective is to discover practicalities and limitations of ethnographic methods with a comparative methodology perspective. Students are required to conduct a research project. Cross-listed with PUAD 7007. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5010 - Rocky Mountain Program
This program encourages participants to examine their public sector roles, develop an understanding of their leadership styles, develop communication skills, and enhance their ability to think more systematically and strategically in their positions. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PUAD 5030 - Denver Community Leadership Forum
Designed to increase cross sector cooperation and enhance personal leadership skills and knowledge, program is administered annually February to November. Students gain skills in conflict management, participate in Outward Bound program in July, and learn leadership theories and concepts from a variety of presenters and trainers. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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