Applied Developmental Psychology Archive 2020-2021

Restricted to Doctoral students only.

3.00

Examines development across the lifespan, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development, with attention to the role of culture and context. Reviews major theories of development and how such theories provide conceptual frameworks for understanding the development of behavior as well as implications for treatment and prevention. Introduces students to the social bases of behavior and experience through examination of topics from social psychology, including: social cognition; self-knowledge; self-presentation; attitude formation and change; attraction and close relations; altruism; aggression; prejudice and stereotypes; and group dynamics. The course also covers advanced integration of key concepts from developmental and social aspects of behavior. Normally offered yearly.

Doctoral Standing

3.00

Examines development across the lifespan, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development, with attention to the role of culture and context. Reviews major theories of development and how such theories provide conceptual frameworks for understanding the development adaptive and maladaptive behaviors and trajectories. Also addresses implications for treatment and prevention. Normally offered yearly.

PhD students only.

3.00

Investigates theories regarding the function and experience of emotion. This course will survey the historical concepts of emotion in psychology and current theories of emotion, including motivational, cognitive and physiological aspects. The course will also describe research methods used in the study of emotion, including psychophysiology and neuroimaging, as well as clinical implications. Normally offered alternate years.

3.00

Neuropsychology is the study of the affective, behavioral and cognitive consequences of brain injury, and clinical neuropsychology is the professional discipline that deals with the methods and techniques of assessing the consequences of brain insult. Clinical neuroscience is a branch of neuroscience that focuses on the scientific study of fundamental mechanisms that underlie diseases and disorders of the brain and central nervous system. It seeks to develop new ways of diagnosing such disorders and ultimately of developing novel treatments. This course will take the assumption that a good way to become a biologically informed practitioner of clinical psychology, is to participate in systematic instruction and learning in neuropsychology and the clinical neurosciences. In psychology graduate school, you are also becoming the culturally informed clinician, the developmentally informed clinician, and so forth. Toward that goal the reading and lecture materials for Psychology 792 will bring together the fields of neuroanatomy and functional neuroanatomy, neurobehavioral syndromes, cellular mechanisms of the central nervous system, behavior genetics including epigenetics, and psychopharmacology.

3.00

Provides students with foundational skills needed to be both a consumer and producer of psychological research. Topics covered include hypothesis and proposal generation, experimental, correlational and qualitative designs, strategies to minimize bias, measurement issues, participant selection and recruitment, data management, grantsmanship and the dissemination of findings. Ethical issues in the conduct of research are emphasized. Normally offered yearly.

3.00

Introduces basic statistical tests such as t tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, Chi Square, and power analysis. Students are also required to demonstrate proficiency in computer data analysis using SPSS. Normally offered yearly.

PSYCH-722

3.00

Focuses on multivariate statistics and the interaction of research design and statistical analysis. Emphasis on MANOVA, multiple regression, principle components analysis/factor analysis, and logistic regression. Issues involving experimental and statistical control, multicollinearity, specification error, and nesting will be covered. Students learn basic principles of multivariate analysis, read journal articles using multivariate techniques, analyze data using each main type of analysis covered in the course, and write results and tables using APA style. Normally offered yearly.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Methodology related to developmental systems will include longitudinal research, program evaluation and outcome research, panel study designs, and mixed-methods designs.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

With an eye toward incorporating mixed qualitative-qualitative methodologies, this course will provide students with a hands-on learning experience in qualitative study designs and coding approaches. A variety of coding techniques will be explored, along with popular computer-based coding systems.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Advanced statistical platforms including SEM and HLM will be used and explored particularly using large data sets with longitudinal and complex developmental designs. This is a hands-on course; students will leave with basic knowledge of statistical programs used for advanced statistical analyses in the developmental sciences.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Part 1 in a year-long sequence of student writing development, including grant-writing, professional psychological journal writing, and writing for lay/online/journalism print audiences. Students will complete the year with a draft of a grant proposal and at least 1 other writing product in-hand.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Part 2 in a year-long sequence of student writing development, including grant-writing, professional psychological journal writing, and writing for lay/online/journalism print audiences. Students will complete the year with a draft of a grant proposal and at least 1 other writing product in-hand.

PHD Applied Developmental students only.

3.00

Examines biases, prejudice, and discrimination from a developmental psychological perspective. Applies theoretical and empirical research to examining causes, forms, consequences, and ways of reducing prejudice and discrimination. Addresses how systems of power and oppression impact the construction of individual and group identities.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Introduces students to the special issues that children growing up in poverty face. Theory and empirical research will be explored as well as specific contexts common to disadvantaged children (e.g., homelessness and abuse). In addition, we will examine individual resilience and the impact of environmental support in mitigating deleterious effects.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

This seminar explores the complex, multi-level ecological systems involved in migration and human adaptation to new cultural contexts. With a particular emphasis on children, adolescents, and families, we explore recent developmental topics related to immigration, documentation status(es), discrimination, as well as national integration policies and refugee experiences. Both risk and resilience frameworks will be emphasized.

ADP or Clinical Students only

3.00

This seminar addresses youth development in contexts of structural oppression through the lens of resistance. The goals of this seminar are to honor the individual agency and collective action of systematically marginalized communities in creating historical changes throughout society. Students will focus on the use of applied developmental psychology to describe, explain, and promote social justice activism in solidarity with youth targeted by intersecting systems of oppression such as heteropatriarchy and white supremacy.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Human sexuality and gender operate at multiple layers of the developmental system: from historical political systems down to the most intimate aspects of biology and behavior. In this seminar, students will examine how applied developmental psychology has been used to frame questions and create knowledge about sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. The course will take a trans-affirming queer feminist approach rooted in the inherent dignity of all people, as we grapple with how the process of scientific knowledge production can help and/or harm the struggle for human rights and freedom from oppression.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

This seminar presents a series of pressing topics, readings, and reflective writing activities focused on studying under-served and marginalized youth, and how systems of oppression continue to impact youth development.

PHD in Applied Developmental Psychology Students Only

3.00

Semester 1 of a year-long internship in an applied developmental psychology setting. Students will engage in a variety of tasks related to community-based research, and receive weekly supervision and engage in scholarship on the processes and ethics of community-based participatory research. Readings will emphasize understanding the role of diversity in creating inclusive spaces/contexts to promote optimal youth development.

PHD in Applied Developmental Psychology Students Only

3.00

Semester 2 in a year-long internship in an applied developmental psychology setting. Students continue engaging in community-based work, culminating in a written community report. Weekly supervision and scholarly discussion focuses on policy and systems in applied settings, and their implications for youth development. Readings continue to emphasize understanding the role of diversity in creating inclusive spaces/contexts to promote optimal youth development.

3.00

This course examines the politics of making public policy. How is policy made? Who is involved? What kinds of information do policy-makers rely on to make their decisions? How do political opportunities shape potential for policy change, shifts or stasis? We will examine how policy decisions are made and how policy makers cope and adapt to a diverse set of constraints. We will also focus on what political strategies can be used to improve policy-making processes and outcomes. Students will be required to interview policy makers about a specific policy and write a comprehensive policy analysis. The course is intended to have both theoretical and practical value.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Systems at the local, regional, and national level- and the guiding policies that shape resources and access to services- will be explored. Students will learn to write policy briefs, and understand their potential role as experts in advocacy for social policy change.

3.00

The purpose of this course is to trace the origin and development of psychology as a field of study from its philosophical and scientific roots to present day theories. The emphasis will be on critically examining the various systems of psychology, especially as they are translated into psychological practice, and their development in relation to sciences and societies. Normally offered yearly.

Graduate course for Psychology Ph.D. program, approved by department.

3.00

Introduces students to multicultural issues relevant to psychology. Covers a broad range of cultural diversity (sex, age, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientations, etc.) topics to highlight the role of culture in understanding human behavior and health-related issues. This course intends to strengthen students' multicultural knowledge, sensitivity, and competence in research/professional practice through their exposure to various theoretical/empirical perspectives, media, experiential exercises, etc. Students will acquire in-depth awareness of self and others' worldviews and a better insight into immigrants/minority groups, privilege/oppression, health care access/disparity issues, interpersonal relationship, community health and well being domains.

3.00

This graduate seminar requires students to examine and respond to current thinking and controversies in the conceptualization and categorization of mental disorders generally, and adult disorders in particular. Students will acquire foundational knowledge about the diagnostic characterization, etiology, and epidemiology of the major classes of adult behavior disorders; investigate mental disorders and our current diagnostic system from a variety of different perspectives (clinical, research, biological, sociocultural, etc.); gain significant practice critically evaluating scientific research and in articulating thoughtful responses to social and behavioral research on mental disorders. Normally offered yearly.

3.00

Investigates race and ethnicity as ideological categories that both inform group identity and reproduce social inequalities. The course begins with an overview of the social and historical forces that developed these categories, with a focus on some of the major ethnic groups in the United States. Explores historical and contemporary roles played by psychologists around these issues. Students learn how to individually and collectively avoid perpetuating injustices in the science and practice of psychology. Course topics exemplify how race and ethnicity are inextricably linked to other identity categories, especially gender, class, and sexual identity. Normally offered alternate years.

3.00

Examines child and adolescent psychopathology from an empirically-based developmental perspective. Reviews major developmental theories to elucidate the role of development in understanding the etiology and diagnosis of DSM-IV-TR disorders. Also focuses on theoretical and empirical literature in developmental psychopathology. Changes in the incidence rates of internalizing (e.g., depression, anxiety) and externalizing disorders (e.g., conduct disorder, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder) are addressed. Disorders affecting both behavioral and mental functioning (e.g., autism) are included. Family, peer, and contextual/environmental influences are also covered. Normally offered yearly.

3.00

Examines current theory and research on effective teaching of psychology. Surveys a variety of teaching techniques, tools, and methods for leading discussions, lecturing, assessment, and grading. Additional topics include: learning styles in the classroom, student diversity, development of critical thinking, and ethics in college teaching. Normally offered alternate years.

PhD students only.

3.00

Intended for students who are preparing for their dissertation proposal. This course is graded P/F. Offered every semester.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

This seminar presents a series of pressing topics, readings, and reflective writing activities focused on studying under-served and marginalized youth, and how systems of oppression continue to impact youth development.

Restricted to Doctoral students only.

3.00

Examines development across the lifespan, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development, with attention to the role of culture and context. Reviews major theories of development and how such theories provide conceptual frameworks for understanding the development of behavior as well as implications for treatment and prevention. Introduces students to the social bases of behavior and experience through examination of topics from social psychology, including: social cognition; self-knowledge; self-presentation; attitude formation and change; attraction and close relations; altruism; aggression; prejudice and stereotypes; and group dynamics. The course also covers advanced integration of key concepts from developmental and social aspects of behavior. Normally offered yearly.

PHD Applied Developmental students only.

3.00

Examines biases, prejudice, and discrimination from a developmental psychological perspective. Applies theoretical and empirical research to examining causes, forms, consequences, and ways of reducing prejudice and discrimination. Addresses how systems of power and oppression impact the construction of individual and group identities.

3.00

Provides students with foundational skills needed to be both a consumer and producer of psychological research. Topics covered include hypothesis and proposal generation, experimental, correlational and qualitative designs, strategies to minimize bias, measurement issues, participant selection and recruitment, data management, grantsmanship and the dissemination of findings. Ethical issues in the conduct of research are emphasized. Normally offered yearly.

3.00

The purpose of this course is to trace the origin and development of psychology as a field of study from its philosophical and scientific roots to present day theories. The emphasis will be on critically examining the various systems of psychology, especially as they are translated into psychological practice, and their development in relation to sciences and societies. Normally offered yearly.

3.00

Introduces basic statistical tests such as t tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression, Chi Square, and power analysis. Students are also required to demonstrate proficiency in computer data analysis using SPSS. Normally offered yearly.

PSYCH-722

3.00

Focuses on multivariate statistics and the interaction of research design and statistical analysis. Emphasis on MANOVA, multiple regression, principle components analysis/factor analysis, and logistic regression. Issues involving experimental and statistical control, multicollinearity, specification error, and nesting will be covered. Students learn basic principles of multivariate analysis, read journal articles using multivariate techniques, analyze data using each main type of analysis covered in the course, and write results and tables using APA style. Normally offered yearly.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Methodology related to developmental systems will include longitudinal research, program evaluation and outcome research, panel study designs, and mixed-methods designs.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

With an eye toward incorporating mixed qualitative-qualitative methodologies, this course will provide students with a hands-on learning experience in qualitative study designs and coding approaches. A variety of coding techniques will be explored, along with popular computer-based coding systems.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Advanced statistical platforms including SEM and HLM will be used and explored particularly using large data sets with longitudinal and complex developmental designs. This is a hands-on course; students will leave with basic knowledge of statistical programs used for advanced statistical analyses in the developmental sciences.

Doctoral Standing

3.00

Examines development across the lifespan, including biological, cognitive, social, and emotional development, with attention to the role of culture and context. Reviews major theories of development and how such theories provide conceptual frameworks for understanding the development adaptive and maladaptive behaviors and trajectories. Also addresses implications for treatment and prevention. Normally offered yearly.

PhD students only.

3.00

Investigates theories regarding the function and experience of emotion. This course will survey the historical concepts of emotion in psychology and current theories of emotion, including motivational, cognitive and physiological aspects. The course will also describe research methods used in the study of emotion, including psychophysiology and neuroimaging, as well as clinical implications. Normally offered alternate years.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Part 1 in a year-long sequence of student writing development, including grant-writing, professional psychological journal writing, and writing for lay/online/journalism print audiences. Students will complete the year with a draft of a grant proposal and at least 1 other writing product in-hand.

3.00

Examines current theory and research on effective teaching of psychology. Surveys a variety of teaching techniques, tools, and methods for leading discussions, lecturing, assessment, and grading. Additional topics include: learning styles in the classroom, student diversity, development of critical thinking, and ethics in college teaching. Normally offered alternate years.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Part 2 in a year-long sequence of student writing development, including grant-writing, professional psychological journal writing, and writing for lay/online/journalism print audiences. Students will complete the year with a draft of a grant proposal and at least 1 other writing product in-hand.

PhD students only.

3.00

Intended for students who are preparing for their dissertation proposal. This course is graded P/F. Offered every semester.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Introduces students to the special issues that children growing up in poverty face. Theory and empirical research will be explored as well as specific contexts common to disadvantaged children (e.g., homelessness and abuse). In addition, we will examine individual resilience and the impact of environmental support in mitigating deleterious effects.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

This seminar explores the complex, multi-level ecological systems involved in migration and human adaptation to new cultural contexts. With a particular emphasis on children, adolescents, and families, we explore recent developmental topics related to immigration, documentation status(es), discrimination, as well as national integration policies and refugee experiences. Both risk and resilience frameworks will be emphasized.

ADP or Clinical Students only

3.00

This seminar addresses youth development in contexts of structural oppression through the lens of resistance. The goals of this seminar are to honor the individual agency and collective action of systematically marginalized communities in creating historical changes throughout society. Students will focus on the use of applied developmental psychology to describe, explain, and promote social justice activism in solidarity with youth targeted by intersecting systems of oppression such as heteropatriarchy and white supremacy.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Human sexuality and gender operate at multiple layers of the developmental system: from historical political systems down to the most intimate aspects of biology and behavior. In this seminar, students will examine how applied developmental psychology has been used to frame questions and create knowledge about sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. The course will take a trans-affirming queer feminist approach rooted in the inherent dignity of all people, as we grapple with how the process of scientific knowledge production can help and/or harm the struggle for human rights and freedom from oppression.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

This seminar presents a series of pressing topics, readings, and reflective writing activities focused on studying under-served and marginalized youth, and how systems of oppression continue to impact youth development.

ADP and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Students Only

3.00

Systems at the local, regional, and national level- and the guiding policies that shape resources and access to services- will be explored. Students will learn to write policy briefs, and understand their potential role as experts in advocacy for social policy change.

3.00

Neuropsychology is the study of the affective, behavioral and cognitive consequences of brain injury, and clinical neuropsychology is the professional discipline that deals with the methods and techniques of assessing the consequences of brain insult. Clinical neuroscience is a branch of neuroscience that focuses on the scientific study of fundamental mechanisms that underlie diseases and disorders of the brain and central nervous system. It seeks to develop new ways of diagnosing such disorders and ultimately of developing novel treatments. This course will take the assumption that a good way to become a biologically informed practitioner of clinical psychology, is to participate in systematic instruction and learning in neuropsychology and the clinical neurosciences. In psychology graduate school, you are also becoming the culturally informed clinician, the developmentally informed clinician, and so forth. Toward that goal the reading and lecture materials for Psychology 792 will bring together the fields of neuroanatomy and functional neuroanatomy, neurobehavioral syndromes, cellular mechanisms of the central nervous system, behavior genetics including epigenetics, and psychopharmacology.

PHD in Applied Developmental Psychology Students Only

3.00

Semester 1 of a year-long internship in an applied developmental psychology setting. Students will engage in a variety of tasks related to community-based research, and receive weekly supervision and engage in scholarship on the processes and ethics of community-based participatory research. Readings will emphasize understanding the role of diversity in creating inclusive spaces/contexts to promote optimal youth development.

PHD in Applied Developmental Psychology Students Only

3.00

Semester 2 in a year-long internship in an applied developmental psychology setting. Students continue engaging in community-based work, culminating in a written community report. Weekly supervision and scholarly discussion focuses on policy and systems in applied settings, and their implications for youth development. Readings continue to emphasize understanding the role of diversity in creating inclusive spaces/contexts to promote optimal youth development.