PSY 530 ADVANCED ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. An advanced study is made of behavioral disorders, their development, diagnosis, and treatment.

PSY 531 GRADUATE SEMINAR IN GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course surveys the science of psychology, studying the biological, perceptual, developmental and social determinants of behavior, emotion, and cognition.

PSY 532 ADVANCED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY. A study is made of social factors that influence individual behavior. Consideration is given to social perception, prejudice and sexism, aggression, interpersonal attraction, conformity, and group behavior.

PSY 533 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY I. This course is a comparative analysis of different systems and techniques of psychotherapy. The role of therapist, client, and setting are examined along with ethical principles.

PSY 534 THEORY AND RESEARCH IN PSYCHOTHERAPY II. Selected techniques of psychotherapy are examined in detail. Topics may include therapy for sexual dysfunction and principles of group therapy.

PSY 535 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY. This is a course designed for studies in individually selected topics not specifically provided for in the formal course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and instructor.

PSY 536 ADVANCED COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY. This course is designed to give an in-depth examination of the study of mental operations. Topics to be covered will include brain organization, neural bases of attention, memory, language, knowledge representations, hemispheric asymmetry, and artificial intelligence.

PSY 539 ADVANCED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY. A study is made of the psychologist's role in public schools in the diagnosis and treatment of disordered behavior.

PSY 560 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY. This course is designed to advance the student's knowledge of the biological substrates of behavior. Particular attention is given to psychoactive chemical effects.

PSY 561 NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY. This course includes a study of the field of behavioral pharmacology: the systematic study of the effects of drugs on behavior and the way in which behavioral principles can help in understanding how drugs work. The focus is on the neurophysiological mechanisms of action of various psychoactive drugs and on the various neurotransmitter systems within the nervous system. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit 3.

PSY 581 ADVANCED LEARNING THEORY. This course is a close inspection of the paradigms and phenomena of learning and their theoretical underpinnings.

PSY 587 ADVANCED STATISTICS. This course is an advanced study of statistical methods including topics such as complex designs, parametric and nonparametric methods and multivariate statistics. Prerequisite: PSY 387 or equivalent.

PSY 588 INTRODUCTION TO EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN. A study is made of the principles of design and analysis including randomized and factorial designs with emphasis upon applications to problems in psychological research. Prerequisite: PSY 587.

PSY 594 PSYCHOMETRICS I: GROUP TESTS. A study is made of group tests and scales that measure achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interest and personality. Limited practicum is required.

PSY 595 PSYCHOMETRICS II: INDIVIDUAL TESTS OF INTELLIGENCE. The course provides supervised instruction and practice in the administration, scoring, reporting of results, and interpretation of the Stanford-Binet and Wechsler Scales. Prerequisites: PSY 594 or equivalent.

PSY 596 PSYCHOMETRICS III: INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT. A study is made of the use of the Rorschach and other instruments expected to be found in a complete clinical battery.

PSY 597 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. The course provides an advanced study of growth and development processes throughout the life cycle. It includes a study of physical, social, and psychological factors involved in life change.

PSY 694 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOMETRICS. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with opportunities to develop skills in administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests.

PSY 691 PRACTICUM I. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to bring theory and practice together and to develop his/her skills as a psychologist in meeting the needs of those experiencing difficulty in living, e.g., emotional problems, inadequate functioning in a learning environment, AIDS, terminal illness, marital adjustment, etc. Ethical issues in the treatment of these persons are also covered in detail.

PSY 692 PRACTICUM II. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to bring theory and practice together and to develop his/her skills as a psychologist in meeting the needs of those experiencing difficulty in living, e.g., emotional problems, inadequate functioning in a learning environment, AIDS, terminal illness, marital adjustment, etc. Ethical issues in the treatment of these persons are also covered in detail.

PSY 693 PRACTICUM III. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to bring theory and practice together and to develop his/her skills as a psychologist in meeting the needs of those experiencing difficulty in living, e.g., emotional problems, inadequate functioning in a learning environment, AIDS, terminal illness, marital adjustment, etc. Ethical issues in the treatment of these persons are also covered in detail.

*PSY 694 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOMETRICS. The practicum experience is designed to provide the graduate student with an opportunity to develop skills in administration, scoring, and interpretation of psychological tests.

PSY 698 THESIS I. This phase of the Thesis investigation includes review of the literature, foundation of the research design, collection of pilot data, etc.

PSY 699 THESIS II. This phase of Thesis work includes data collection, writing, and defense of Thesis.

*Subject to action by the Board of Regents, The Texas State University System, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.