This course is designed to provide in-depth study of a specialized topic in developmental psychology. Topics will vary from year to year and may include: cognitive development; development of memory and attention; development of reasoning and problem solving; and media use and children's development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

The course will provide in-depth study of specialized topics in the area of higher learning in animals. Topics will vary from year to year and may include concept learning, memory, imitation, language, and cooperation. The course will also examine these processes from the perspective of sociobiology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Advanced coverage of recent research within the field of behavioral neuroscience. The course will provide in-depth coverage of one topic, such as developmental psychobiology, neurobiology of learning and memory, or the biological basis of reward. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Advanced coverage of recent research within the field of behavioral neuroscience. The course will provide in-depth coverage of one topic, such as developmental psychobiology, neurobiology of learning and memory, or the biological basis of reward. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Selected topics exploring aspects of social psychology. The content of the course will vary from year to year, focusing on topics such as social cognition, the self, cross-cultural psychology, personal relationships, consumer and organizational psychology, and nonverbal communication. Class format will be determined by the instructor, with some years having a small seminar structure and other years having a more traditional lecture format. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Selected topics exploring aspects of social psychology. The content of the course will vary from year to year, focusing on topics such as social cognition, the self, cross-cultural psychology, personal relationships, consumer and organizational psychology, and nonverbal communication. Class format will be determined by the instructor, with some years having a small seminar structure and other years having a more traditional lecture format. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Selected topics exploring aspects of social psychology. The content of the course will vary from year to year, focusing on topics such as social cognition, the self, cross-cultural psychology, personal relationships, consumer and organizational psychology, and nonverbal communication. Class format will be determined by the instructor, with some years having a small seminar structure and other years having a more traditional lecture format. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

An examination of the descriptive, theoretical, and research material relevant to the major classes of disturbed behavior. Special attention is devoted to the stylistic features of neurotic and psychotic communication and behavior.

The course deals with the design of psychological experiments. Emphasis is upon issues concerning choice of appropriate designs for psychological research. Both experimental and correlational research designs are studied. Required of all graduate students in psychology.

Concentrates on current methodologies utilized in clinical research and on the application of sophisticated techniques to traditional research problems. Students are expected to master critical skills for the evaluation of research designs and are encouraged to explore creative approaches to research in important clinical areas.