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Political Science General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper division course.
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POSC 492H - Honors Thesis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: POSC 491H .
Research and writing of an Honors thesis under the direction of a department faculty advisor. (Independent Study)
Both grading options.
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POSC 493 - Selected Topics in Political Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Analysis of selected contemporary issues and problems. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Both grading options.
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POSC 494 - Politics of the Future
(3 units)
Study of present-day global problems: overpopulation, depletion of resources, environmental decay and their future political implications. Examination of alternative policies, future politics and institutional change. The technological revolutions and the totalitarian temptation.
Both grading options.
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POSC 496 - Washington Center Internship
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
Students undertake a 30-35 hr. per week career-related internship in a federal, corporate or independent sector agency located in Washington D.C. A final written report is required. Concurrent enrollment in an independent studies course required.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
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POSC 497 - Selected Topics in Political Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Analysis of selected contemporary issues and problems.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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POSC 498 - Practicum in Politics
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department chair.
Political or governmental experience supplemented by reading and research under the direction of a faculty member.
Both grading options. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in the same semester. No more than three units may apply toward the major in political science. A maximum of 6 units may be earned in POSC 418 , POSC 447 , POSC 448 , and POSC 498 combined.
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POSC 499 - Readings and Conference in Political Science
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed reading to permit independent pursuit by advanced students on topics of special interest. Hours to be arranged. Graduate students who have had this course as an undergraduate may repeat it.
Both grading options.
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POSC 500 - Foundations and Scope of Political Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Political Science or consent of instructor.
Competing approaches to the analysis of political phenomena. Substantive models of social and political order and change as well as methodological arguments about the nature of explanation in political science.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 525 - Seminar in Political Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor.
Analysis of key topics in the canon of Western political theory, including ancient political thought, modernity (including feminism and identity politics), and postmodernity (eg., postcolonial theory, deconstruction).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 550 - Research Methods in Political Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor.
Methods of empirical political science research; the formulation of hypotheses, problems and standards of measurement and observation; methods of data collection; research design and logic of data analysis. No prior knowledge of statistics is assumed.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 590 - Advanced Study
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Coordinator and Instructor.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member. Student must fulfill requirements of a selected upper division course plus additional work appropriate to graduate study as determined by the Instructor of the course.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics.
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POSC 599 - Graduate Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of Graduate Coordinator and instructor.
Individual graduate level study and research of special topics under the supervision of a faculty member.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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POSC 600 - Seminar in International Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Political Science or consent of instructor; POSC 371 or equivalent.
Examination of the role of power, multiple dimensions of national interest, collective security, world peace, nationalism, and imperialism.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 605 - Selected Topics in International Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Analysis of historical and contemporary international events, processes, trends, and system dynamics. Emphasis on the application of both critical and practical, problem-solving theories and methods to the assessment and evaluation of foreign policy options and choices. Case study approach.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 610 - Seminar in Comparative Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Three upper division units in comparative government.
Study of key theories and concepts of comparative politics, such as democratization, economic and political development, social movements and revolutions.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 615 - Selected Topics in Comparative Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Application of comparative politics concepts and theories to contemporary issues, with particular emphasis on the policy implications for various countries and regions of the world.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 640 - Seminar in American Political Behavior
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Examination of contemporary literature on mass political behavior in the United States, including overt forms of political behavior such as voting, and long-standing questions about the origins and consequences of the American public’s political attitudes.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 642 - Seminar in American Political Institutions
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Examination of U.S. political institutions, including why the U.S. has the institutions it has, how scholars understand them, the nature of these institutions, and the linkage institutions that connect citizens to government, including political parties and interest groups.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 644 - Selected Topics in Policy and Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Approaches to the study of American policy and politics. Analysis of historical and contemporary policymaking, and the impact of public policy upon institutions and political behavior.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 646 - Selected Topics in Law and Politics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in political science or consent of instructor
Examination of the role, processes, and dynamics of law, courts, and judges in the American political system, including law and American society; political controversies over judges, courts and cases; features of courts; judicial selection and decision-making; legal interpretation; and judicial effectiveness.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 695 - College Teaching Practicum
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Coordinator.
Internship provides teaching experience in community college. No more than three units of this practicum may be applied to the Masters requirements in Political Science.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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POSC 697 - Directed Research
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Coordinator.
Intensive study under the guidance of a faculty member. Three units required of non-thesis students who have been advanced to candidacy for the master’s degree in political science.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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POSC 698 - Thesis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Coordinator.
Planning, preparation and completion of thesis for the master’s degree.
Letter grade only (A-F) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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PSY 100 - General Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Students who score 147 or above on the English Placement Test or “C” or better in one of the following AFRS 100A , ASAM 100A , CHLS 104A , ENGL 100A or ALI 150 or equivalent.
Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Provides a basis for further study and for application to everyday life. Topics include biological foundations of behavior, motivation, emotion, learning, memory, thinking, personality, development, social behavior, abnormal behavior, methods of therapy.
Both grading options.
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PSY 110 - Introductory Statistics
(4 units)
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): Eligible to take General Education Quantitative Reasoning Course as determined by the CSU Multiple Measures of Academic Proficiency. Students whose skills assessment indicates the need for additional support must enroll concurrently in STAT 90 unless STAT 90 was previously completed with a grade of C or higher.
Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications in social and behavioral science research; performance of statistical exercises by interactive computer. Emphasis on selection of appropriate statistical methods and proper interpretation.
Both grading options. (Lec 3 hrs/ Lab 2 hrs) Same course as HDEV 190 , SOC 170 . Not open for credit to students with credit in HDEV 190 , SOC 170 .
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PSY 130 - Critical Thinking
(3 units)
The nature of critical thinking; models and strategies; common fallacies of reasoning; self-regulation in the thinking process; application of critical thinking to specific areas.
Both grading options.
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PSY 150 - Personality and Social Behavior
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One GE Foundation course.
Psychological principles pertinent to the understanding of personality and interpersonal dynamics. Discussion of research and theories of social motivation, conflict and anxiety, adjustment mechanisms and personality change.
Both grading options.
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PSY 220 - Research Methods
(4 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 ; PSY 110 or SOC 170 or HDEV 190 with a grade of ‘C’ or better, and Completion of GE A2 (Written Communication) requirement.
Introduction to basic research methods in Psychology. Principles of experimentation, naturalistic observation, correlational studies.
Both grading options. (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory and field 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 200.
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PSY 241 - Psychobiology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , GE A2 requirement.
Introduction to the study of behavior from a biological point of view. Biological systems and processes underlying behavior, with emphasis on brain mechanisms, presented in the context of fundamental concepts and issues in psychology.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 141.
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PSY 300 - Mind Control or Freedom
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , GE Foundation requirement, one or more explorations courses and upper division standing.
Theories of persuasion and how people control others using informational, manipulative and coercive approaches; sources of power in society; and the psychological and ethical implications of freedom and responsibility in coping with control attempts by friends, government, advertisers, cults.
Both grading options.
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PSY 301 - Introduction to Psychology as a Discipline and Profession
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): PSY 100
Corequisite(s): PSY 220
Explores the utility of the psychology degree. Students develop informed professional development action plans for academic and post-baccalaureate goals, identify relevant career options with psychology bachelor’s/graduate degrees, and draft portfolio materials for job search/graduate study. Intended for majors.
Letter grade only (A-F) (6 hours activity)
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PSY 310 - Intermediate Statistics
(4 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of PSY 100 and PSY 110 or SOC170 or HDEV 190
Prerequisites: Completion of at least 60 units, completion of the entire Foundation, and completion of at least one GE Course from the Explorations stage. Completion of PSY 100 and PSY 110 or SOC170 or HDEV 190 .
Basic theoretical concepts of statistics and use of these concepts in selection and development of model testing, hypothesis testing and parameter estimation procedures. Both single measure (univariate) and correlation (bivariate) concepts are included.
Both grading options. (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours)
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PSY 314 - Psychological Assessment
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 110 , PSY 220 .
Principles of assessment applied to the measurement of individual behavior and to programs intended to affect behavior. Includes interviews, tests and other methods.
Both grading options.
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PSY 327 - Introduction to Human Factors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement, one Explorations course, and upper division standing
Introduction to the field of human factors, a discipline concerned with designing products and systems for human use.
Both grading options.
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PSY 331 - Sensation and Perception
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Introduction to the scientific study of sensory processes and perceptual principles from a psychophysical and physiological perspective, and the methods used to investigate them. Topics may include vision, audition, psychophysics, and object and space perception.
Both grading options.
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PSY 332 - Human Cognition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Study of higher-order processes basic to the acquisition of knowledge. Includes thinking, problem solving, creativity, information processing, decision making, judgment, concepts and imagination.
Both grading options.
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PSY 333 - Psychology of Learning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience. Emphasizes interaction of biological and environmental variables in the processes of instinct, habituation, sensitization, Pavlovian conditioning, instrumental learning, and cognition; examination of methods, theory and applications.
Both grading options.
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PSY 336 - Psychology of Emotion
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Discussion of research and theories of emotions. Includes the evolution of emotions, neurophysiological mechanisms of emotion, development of emotions, expressions of emotions, and emotions in social relationships, with an emphasis on the emotions of anger, grief, happiness, jealousy, and love.
Both grading options.
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PSY 337 - Psychology of Happiness
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Examines research in human happiness. Topics include: Assessing happiness, the adaptive function of positive emotions, the relation between wealth and happiness, personality characteristics of happy individuals, international differences in happiness, and strategies for enhancing the happiness of individuals.
Both grading options.
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PSY 340 - Physiology of Behavior
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
An in-depth examination of central nervous system (CNS) components that create our behavioral capabilities. Topics include major structural and functional features of the neuron and of selected systems representative of the sensory, integrative, and motor capabilities of the CNS.
Both grading options.
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PSY 341 - Neuropsychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Localization of brain regions responsible for human capabilities as studied in patients with brain damage, normal people, and nonhumans. How brain damage is assessed and treated. Relation of findings to function of normal brains.
Both grading options.
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PSY 342 - Psychopharmacology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 220 , PSY 241 .
Introduction to the effects of major classes of psychoactive drugs on the central nervous system. Topics include anatomical and functional characteristics of neurotransmitter systems; pharmacology of drug administration; and physiological and psychological actions of selected classes of psychoactive drugs.
Both grading options.
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PSY 346 - Evolutionary Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement and one or more Explorations courses, PSY 100 and upper division standing.
Human social behavior as seen in context of evolutionary biology. Topics include the importance of kinship in human societies, altruism and reciprocity, human sexuality, parent-offspring relations, ethical and legal systems and religion.
Both grading options.
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PSY 350 - Psychology and Contemporary Social Issues
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , GE Foundation requirement, one or more explorations courses and upper division standing.
Application of social psychological principles toward understanding major contemporary social issues. Each issue covered is presented in its historical context, and the economic, political, social and cultural aspects are examined.
Both grading options.
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PSY 351 - Social Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Study of individuals and groups as they are affected by social interactions. Topics may include social cognition, attitudes and persuasion, social influence, interpersonal perception and attraction, aggression, altruism, and group dynamics.
Both grading options.
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PSY 354 - Psychology of Women
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Examination of women’s roles throughout the lifespan including gender differences, body image, pregnancy, sexuality, communication, relationships, motherhood, work, physical and mental health. Attitudes toward women, including violence against women, may be explored. This course is for both men and women.
Both grading options.
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PSY 356 - Personality
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Survey of classical theories and methods in Personality psychology, with a sampling of current research. Examines how and why people differ in personality, and the ways these differences are reflected in thoughts, feelings, motivations, and behaviors.
Both grading options.
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PSY 359 - Self-Observation and Self-Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Examination of personal traits and behavior patterns as reflected by objective measures, group interactional procedures and video feedback. Development of self through systematic self-observation.
Both grading options.
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PSY 361 - Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Developmental change processes from prenatal development through adolescence. Emphasis on ethnic, gender, and social class differences in development combined with emphasis on the universal features of human development. Topic coverage includes physical-motor, social, physiological, and cognitive aspects of development.
Both grading options.
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PSY 362 - Autism Spectrum Disorders
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Introduction to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), including consideration of behavioral and cognitive issues, comorbid disorders, prevalence, possible etiology and psychological impacts on families. Examination of treatment approaches such as behavioral, speech, physical, occupational, educational, dietary and biomedical therapies.
Both grading options.
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PSY 363 - Developmental Psychopathology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Research on psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. The symptoms, causes, course and prevention of the most important childhood disorders are discussed, including conduct disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity, depression, anxiety disorder, autism and mental retardation.
Both grading options.
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PSY 365 - Development: Emerging Adulthood to Aging
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Methodological and theoretical problems and issues in the study of developmental change processes from young adulthood through old age. Topical coverage includes physical-motor, social, physiological and intellectual aspects of behavioral functioning.
Both grading options.
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PSY 370 - Abnormal Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Overview of abnormal behavior as a portion of continuum of human behavior. Covers field’s historical approaches, range of psychological disorders, as well as causes, consequences, and treatment of these disorders.
Both grading options.
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PSY 373 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 100 , PSY 370 .
Survey of field of clinical psychology including an introduction to its history, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic process, clinical training, research approaches, and ethical issues.
Both grading options.
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PSY 375 - Community Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement,PSY 100 , and upper division standing.
Examination, prevention, and interventions for contemporary social problems. First-hand experience with community assessment, intervention, evaluation, and social policy through community service learning. Emphasis on contextual analyses, community strengths, and culturally-appropriate solutions.
Both grading options.
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PSY 378 - Health Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Research and theory regarding attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to health and illness. Individual difference variables will be examined. Analysis of applications of psychology to prevention, counseling, and treatment of major health problems.
Both grading options.
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PSY 379 - Psychology of Stress
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Introduction to the scientific study of stress and its relationship to health. Course content will focus on understanding the nature of psychological stress, its physiological correlates, and specific strategies used to help in understanding and managing our own experience of stress.
Both grading options.
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PSY 381 - Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Introduction to theories, methods, findings, and applications of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology. Topics covered include job analysis, employee recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, employee training and development, work stress, teams, satisfaction, motivation, and leadership.
Both grading options.
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PSY 383 - Women, Family, and Work Issues
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 100 .
Opportunities and challenges women in U.S. face with family and work issues explored. Specifically, cultural influences, complex family compositions, work demands, and the collective influence of these factors on women’s life choices examined.
Both grading options.
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PSY 390 - Selected Topics in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of current interest in psychology selected for intensive development.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics; no more than 6 units may be used for the major. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PSY 401 - History of Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , 6 units upper division in Psychology, PSY majors only. Freshmen excluded.
Historical background and development of psychology as a science. Contributions of major individuals and systems.
Letter grade only (A-F) Double Numbered with: PSY 501
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PSY 405 - Internship in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY major, (3.0 GPA), PSY 301 , 12 units upper division in PSY. Exclude Freshmen.
Supervised internship in a Psychology-related setting. Placements include schools, hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations, and businesses. Admission by application only. See Psychology Department website for more information.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Course fee may be required May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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PSY 406A - Professional Development in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY 301 . PSY majors, Freshmen excluded.
Students develop competence in professional activities (e.g., teamwork, complex problem solving, information/technology literacy, leadership abilities, public speaking, self-mastery in learning, organizational skills, written communication). As peer mentors, students serve as liaisons, guides, and resources for psychology undergraduates. Students apply for PSY 406A - PSY 406B during the semester before the courses are taken.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 406B - Professional Development in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY major, PSY 301 . Exclude freshmen.
Students develop competence in professional activities (e.g., teamwork, complex problem solving, information/technology literacy, leadership abilities, public speaking, self-mastery in learning, organizational skills, written communication). As peer mentors, students serve as liaisons, guides, and resources for psychology undergraduates. Students apply for PSY 406A - PSY 406B during the semester before the courses are taken.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 407 - Introduction to Family Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 . Freshmen Excluded.
Survey of the field of family therapy including origins of differences in family structure, historical development of family therapy theory and practice.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 507
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PSY 411 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 310 , PSY majors. Freshmen excluded.
Focuses on logic, application, and interpretation of analysis of variance (ANOVA) models in addition to other statistical procedures. Various issues of research design and experimentation are also covered.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 511
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PSY 412 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 310 , PSY majors. Freshmen excluded.
Covers logic, application, and limitations of multivariate (multiple independent and dependent variables) statistics. Topics may include multivariate analysis of variance, single and multiple correlation/regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, and path analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 511
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PSY 418 - Computer Applications in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 and PSY 310 . PSY majors only. Freshmen excluded.
Foundations of computer technology and its application to psychology. Emphasis on real-time control by digital computers in psychological research and applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 518
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PSY 433 - Research in Cognition and Learning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 310 and (PSY 331 or PSY 332 or PSY 333 ), PSY majors. Freshmen excluded.
Research methods in cognition, learning, and perception. Laboratory includes experiments on selected topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 533
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PSY 434 - Human Memory: Exploring Brain, Mind and The Past
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 . One of PSY 332 , PSY 333 , PSY 337 , PSY 340 , or PSY 341 . PSY majors only. Exclude Freshmen.
Memory is essential for successfully navigating our world. Examines classic and modern research and real-world applications in human memory. Students completing this course will practice designing, critiquing and conducting psychological research.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar)
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PSY 435 - Animal Cognition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 and PSY 332 or PSY 333 . Freshmen excluded.
Examines the cognitive lives of animals. Discussion includes: instincts, basic learning abilities, insightful problem-solving, categorization and analogical reasoning, short-term and longterm memory, time perception, counting and numerical abilities, perception and navigation, social learning, and communication.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 343.
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PSY 441 - Research in Physiological Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 & PSY 310 and one of PSY 340 , PSY 341 , or PSY 342 . PSY majors. Exclude freshman.
Research methods in psychobiology. Includes fundamentals of neuroanatomy, surgical procedures for stimulation, lesioning and recording, and pharmacological procedures used in neuropsychological research.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 541
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PSY 444 - Cognitive Neuroscience
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 310 & PSY 332 & one of the following PSY 340 , PSY 341 , PSY 342 . PSY majors. Exclude freshman.
Explores brain systems responsible for cognitive processes in normal humans, integrating theory from texts and current research from original sources.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 544
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PSY 451 - Research in Social Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 310 , PSY 351 . PSY majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Research methods and problems in social psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.) Double Numbered with: PSY 551
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PSY 453 - Principles of Group Dynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 351 . PSY majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Behavior in groups with attention to such factors as leadership, followership, interaction and influence including organization, management, morale, and efficiency. Problems, techniques and methods of investigation.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 553
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PSY 454 - Leadership and Social Influence
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 and PSY majors only. Freshmen excluded.
Explores leadership from theoretical and practical perspectives. Focuses on skills essential for creating organizations in which people can develop their potential as leaders. Students examine relevant readings, case studies, and research to analyze today’s successful leaders and followers.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 457 - Psychology of Sexuality
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology majors, PSY 301 ; One of the following: PSY 351 , PSY 356 or PSY 370 . Exclude freshmen.
Survey of topics in human sexuality with emphasis on developmental psychology of sexuality, attitudes and feelings related to sexuality, sexual variations and deviations, and sexual dysfunction and sex therapy.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 463 - Social and Personality Development
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 361 , PSY majors. Freshmen excluded.
Development of social behavior and personality in children and adults. Coverage will include theoretical approaches and processes, as well as content areas including development of emotions, personality systems, aggression, morality, prosocial behavior, peer relations, and sex differences.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 471 - Interpersonal Violence and Victimization
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology Major, PSY 301
Examination of the prevalence, dynamics, etiology, impact, prevention, and treatment of interpersonal violence. In-depth focus on child abuse, youth violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 472 - Positive Psychology in Clinical Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology Major, PSY 337.
Students will learn about applications and theories of positive psychology interventions in clinical practice. Students will also explore and examine positive psychology interventions through personal experience. Course culminates in designing a novel research proposal investigating Positive Psychology in Clinical Practice
Letter Grade Only (A-F) Not repeatable for credit.
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PSY 475 - Clinical Interviewing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 , PSY 373 . PSY majors only. Exclude Freshmen.
Study and development of clinical techniques of observation and interview. Coverage includes detailed exposure to Client-Centered and Gestalt counseling methods. Emphasis on understanding theory and acquisition of basic skills.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 575
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PSY 476 - Sleep and Dreams
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology major; PSY 241 , PSY 301 .
Introduction to the function of sleep, normal sleep, circadian rhythms of sleep, sleep deprivation, clinical sleep medicine (classification of sleep disorders and treatments), identification of sleep stages and abnormalities using physiological recordings, role of sleep in learning and memory.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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PSY 477 - Psychology of Addiction
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 . 6 upper division units in psychology. PSY majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Investigation of theory and research on psychological causes and effects of addiction, including analyses of individual differences on major demographic variables of gender, age, and ethnicity. Considerations of major approaches and methods to recovery from addictive behavior.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 490H - Selected Topics - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 ; consent of the Psychology Honors Program Advisory Committee.
Advanced study of selected topics in psychology.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PSY 495 - Psychology and the Law
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 301 and PSY 370 . Psychology majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Examines relationship between fields of psychology and law, including laws pertaining to psychologists and rights and ethical responsibilities of mental health providers. Topics include forensic psychology, trial consulting, and issues relating to the legal system.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 497H - Senior Thesis - Honors Presentation
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 :
Permission of the Psychology Honors Program Committee, PSY 490H and PSY 498H This course is designed to train psychology honors students in presentations of their completed thesis work. Students will defend their honors thesis to the Psychology Honors Program Committee and participate in approved research competition venues.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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PSY 498H - Senior Thesis - Honors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 ; PSY 490H , 496H and consent of the supervising faculty member.
Final completion of an original research project with the product being both an oral and written presentation of the research.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 499 - Independent Study
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Psychology major, PSY 301 ; and consent of department.
Student will conduct independent laboratory or library research and write a report of the research.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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PSY 501 - History of Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY majors only.
Historical background and development of psychology as a science. Contributions of major individuals and systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 401
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PSY 507 - Introduction to Family Therapy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 220 , PSY 370 or PSY 373 or PSY 475 or consent of instructor.
Survey of the field of family therapy including origins of differences in family structure, historical development of family therapy theory and practice. (Lecture/Discussion)
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PSY 407
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PSY 511 - Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY majors only, PSY 310 or consent of instructor.
Focuses on the logic, application, and interpretation of analysis of variance (ANOVA) models in addition to other statistical procedures. Various issues of research design and experimentation are also covered.
Letter grade only (A-F) (Lecture 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 411
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PSY 512 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PSY majors only. PSY 310 or consent of instructor.
Covers logic, application, and limitations of multivariate (multiple independent and dependent variables) statistics. Topics may include multivariate analysis of variance, single and multiple correlation/regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, and path analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F) (Lecture 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 412
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PSY 513 - Social Network Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing
This course examines social network theory, research, and analytic methods. Topics covered include centrality, centralization, network topology, social exchange, diffusion and influence, subgroup analysis, and organizational risk. Application of social network knowledge to real-world problems is emphasized.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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PSY 515 - Test Construction Theory and Practice
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 , and PSY 314 or PSY 314 . PSY majors only.
Consideration of problems in the construction of tests for personnel selection, educational screening, personality assessment, aptitude estimating, and measurement of academic achievement. practice in the development of tests.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 2 hrs)
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PSY 518 - Computer Applications in Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY majors only. PSY 310 or equivalent.
Foundations of computer technology and its application to psychology. Emphasis on real-time control by digital computers in psychological research and applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs) Double Numbered with: PSY 418
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PSY 523 - Qualitative Methods and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Psychology majors only.
Overview of qualitative research methods and analysis. Students learn to conduct observations, focus groups and qualitative interviews. Inductive analysis techniques such as content analysis and narrative analysis. Application of these skills in a qualitative evaluation of a real-world program.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PSY 527 - Human Factors
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 and two of the following: PSY 331 , PSY 332 or PSY 333 .
Systematic application of psychological principles to the design of person-machine systems. Emphasis in the laboratory on the development of skills required of human factors psychologists. These skills will include systems analysis, cognitive task analysis, rapid prototyping and usability testing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hours)
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PSY 533 - Research in Cognition and Learning
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 , and PSY 331 or PSY 332 or PSY 333 . PSY majors only.
Research methods in cognition, learning, and perception. Laboratory includes experiments on selected topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs, lab 3 hrs) Double Numbered with: PSY 433
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PSY 541 - Research in Physiological Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 310 and PSY 341 , PSY majors.
Research methods in psychobiology. Includes fundamentals of neuroanatomy, surgical procedures for stimulation, lesioning and recording, pharmacological procedures used in neuropsychological research.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Double Numbered with: PSY 441
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