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PSC 240 - State and Local Government (3 cr.)
An introduction to the nature and the function of state, county, and municipal governments in the United States and the political environment in which they operate. The constitutional bases and evolutionary changes of these governments are studied in the context of both political behavior and the processes of governmental decision-making. Particular emphasis on New York State government and local governments within New York.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSC 282 - Political Ideals and Ideologies (3 cr.)
A study of political ideals such as order, liberty, equality, and justice as well as an examination of systems of interrelated political beliefs–political ideologies such as liberalism, socialism, anarchism, conservatism, feminism, environmentalism, and fundamentalism. Analyses the impact of politically relevant beliefs upon our understanding of complex political realities and our desire to rationalize to ourselves and justify to others the political choices that we make.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 290 - Introduction to Law (3 cr.)
An introduction to the law, courts, and politics. Topics include legal history, jurisprudence, judicial powers, and judicial review. The course is focused on judicial decision making and the role of case law in the political and legal system. For global perspective, U.S. law is compared to the civil law system as well as international law.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 311 - Quantitative Political Analysis (3 cr.)
An introduction to quantitative analytical methods as applied to the study of politics and public policy. Data gathering, descriptive and inferential statistics, tests of hypotheses, and basic mathematical modeling are covered.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits (MAT 161 recommended).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 319 - National Security in the 21st Century (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the threats and challenges faced by governments as they attempt to provide for national security in the current international environment. The central topics of this course are the security issues of greatest concern today: the proliferation of dangerous military technology, particularly nuclear weapons, international terrorism, and how “rogue” and failed states contribute to both threats. The course will also explore the potential security threats of the near future, such as environmental change, resource competition, demographic change, and the spread of disease. (Every three to four semesters).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 or six credits of political science.
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PSC 320 - Ethnic Politics (3 cr.)
Examines polyethnic societies ranging from USA and Canada to Nigeria and Sri Lanka where effective control of economic and political life is closely related to patterns of dominance-subordination. Comparative study of how politics and government in polyethnic politics in the developed as well as developing worlds impact upon ethnic identity and relations of power among ethnocultural communities.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 120 or PSC 220 or junior standing.
General Education Category: Global Issues
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 321 - Latin American Politics (3 cr.)
This course is an overview of the politics of Central and South America with particular emphasis on selected states such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, and Mexico. A principal focus is the historical, social, cultural, and political dynamics influencing democracy, development, and social change in Latin American states. Also includes regional relations with an emphasis on the impact of U.S. policies and intervention on Latin American states and societies.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): LAS 111 or PSC 120 or six PSC credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 323 - Japanese Politics and Diplomacy (3 cr.)
Japan is the most advanced and democratic Asian nation with growing postindustrial and postmodern syndromes. This course studies how the Japanese govern themselves and interact with the international community. Elite governance is the central theme of public policymaking analysis such as national defense and socioeconomic prosperity. This course also studies Japan’s interactions with other Asian nations and the West. Game theory helps students to understand Japan’s foreign policy and its role in globalization and postmodernization.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 325 - Canadian Politics (3 cr.)
Study of the Canadian Political System - its major structures and their functions, its policy processes and selected strengths and weaknesses of political structures and policy processes noted; proposals for reform evaluated in the light of how effectively political conflicts are managed if not resolved.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits orThree CAS credits or POI.
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 327 - European Politics (3 cr.)
A comparative political analysis of government and politics in European industrial democracies (i.e., France and the United Kingdom) as well as formerly totalitarian socialist nations undergoing political democratization and market economic reforms (e.g., Russia) within their respective contexts of history, economics, and political culture. Comparisons and contrasts between the composition and functions of selected democratic as well as democratizing European political systems as well as an overview of the supranational institutions of the European Union.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 120 or POI.
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 334 - War (3 cr.)
This course explores the topic of war using political, social, and philosophical perspectives. The main topics covered include the various types of war, including interstate war, civil war, and terrorism; the causes of war; how societies mobilize to wage war; and the effects war has on society; and the ethics of waging war.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 , six credits of political science, or junior status.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 335 - Politics of the World Economy (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the politics of international economic relations, in terms of both the politics of foreign economic policy and the interaction between states negotiating economic relations. The principal focus of the course is on how exposure to the international economy affects states, and in return how demands for specific policies from domestic interest groups affects how states interact with each other. Major topics include trade, capital flows, the role of international institutions and laws, the politics of development, the environment, and globalization.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 220 or six credits of political science.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 343 - U.S. Congress and Presidency (3 cr.)
Selection, organization, processes, and personalities of our national legislature and executive. Constitutional powers, inter-branch relations, and economic and foreign policymaking.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 344 - U.S. Political Parties and Interest Groups (3 cr.)
A study of the nature of political parties and interest groups, and their impact on elections, government, public policy, and political change. The similarities and differences between parties and interest groups as intermediary organizations linking citizens and government.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 345 - U.S. Public Opinion and Voting Behavior (3 cr.)
Individual political thinking and polling trends nationwide and in New York State. Political candidates and the processes of party nomination and general election. Demographic and attitudinal foundations of voting choices in U.S. and N.Y. elections.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 348 - Gender Politics (3 cr.)
A study of the theoretical, legal, and political roots of feminism in the United States, comparing different feminist ideologies and their impacts on 20th century feminism. Specific questions about the role of women in modern society and about gender-related policy implications are addressed. Constitutional rights of women and the political mobilization of women are covered as well.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Three PSC credits and/orThree GWS credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 354 - Topics in U.S. Politics (1 to 3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current U.S. politics topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “Money and Politics”) or specific (e.g., “Congressional Redistricting as a Political Process”). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (occasional).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 355 - Topics in Law (1 to 3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current law topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “The Politics of Judicial Selection in the U.S.”) or specific (e.g., “Civil Liberties in a Time of Terrorism”). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (occasional).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 356 - Topics in Public Policy (3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current public policy topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “Shifts in Policy after Realigning Elections”) or specific (e.g., “What Will the Department of Homeland Security Do?). Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary. (occasional).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 357 - Topics in World Affairs (1 to 3 cr.)
Course content varies based on current World Affairs topics of sufficient importance to merit a semester’s attention. Topics may be general (e.g., “War and Ethics) or specific (e.g., “International Responses to Global Warming”). Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies. (occasional).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSC credits.
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PSC 358 - Political Movements (3 cr.)
This course looks at political movements, broadly defined, and largely in the United States. A movement is a spontaneous “grassroots,” issue-based political activity that takes place outside the traditional framework for political participation. The course focuses on the relationship between political movements and public policy - particularly sudden, non-incremental shifts in policy. Several important movements are examined as is their impact on politics and policy.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 380 - Public Policy and Administration (3 cr.)
Analytical treatment of types of public policy and of the models and theories of the policy making process at the national level. Particular emphasis on the implementation and evaluation of policies by the federal bureaucracy. Secondary emphasis on the budgetary process. Several important policy areas are discussed and analyzed within the framework of the models and theories.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 381 - U.S. Political Economy (3 cr.)
This course provides an assessment of the relationships among government, politics, and the economy, and is accessible to the student without an economics background. A modest amount of macroeconomic theory and a historical overview of the development of economic policies in the United States and globally combine to provide a basis from which to examine contemporary economic issues.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 382 - Courts, Judges & Politics (3 cr.)
This course focuses on the U.S. judiciary at all levels of U.S. government. Topics include the judicial role in a constitutional republic, judicial selection and tenure, judicial organization and jurisdiction, judicial power and judicial restraint, judicial interaction with other political actors and with the public, the roles of attorneys and jurors in the American legal process, alternatives to judicial dispute resolution, judicial process, judicial policy making, and judicial impact and importance.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 or PSC 290 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 383 - Domestic Policy (3 cr.)
The course is an examination of the major strategic areas of U.S. Domestic Policy. These include: the economic and budgetary issues, public health, education, social welfare, and environment and criminal justice policies, and the cultural wars in social regulations. The course looks at the history of these areas from their emergence as policy concerns, through the growing role of the federal government, to their current status. There is also a comparison between the ways these issues are handled politically in the U.S. compared with other modern democracies.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 (PSC 380 recommended).
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 390 - U.S. Constitutional Law (3 cr.)
An exploration of the origins and evolution of the U.S. Constitution from its adoption in 1787 to the present. Emphasis is on the role of judicial interpretation as the principal means by which the constitution is altered and the particular role of the U.S. Supreme Court in that process. Emphasis is on judicial doctrines related to issues of separation of powers, federalism, and constitutionally based rights and liberties.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 391 - U.S. Civil Liberties (3 cr.)
An examination of the crucial role of the U.S. Supreme Court as definer and defender of constitutionally based civil rights and liberties. Particular emphasis is on the U.S. Bill of Rights and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Legal and extra-legal influences on constitutional interpretation are assessed including the impact of judicial philosophy and ideology on constitutional interpretation. The Court’s role in the U.S. governmental structure and its interactions with other political/legal actors is also assessed. Students read landmark Supreme Court decisions in civil rights and liberties cases.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSC 100 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 393 - Global Law (3 cr.)
This course analyzes conflict resolution of global issues through political and judicial means. It identifies global issues such as human rights, environmental, economic, military-political problems of transboundary scope, and reviews international agreements and decisions of international and domestic tribunals. It also examines impacts and ramifications of global issues in terms of the dichotomy between zero-and positive-sum games.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 451 - Seminar on Elections (3 cr.)
An assessment of the role of elections in democratic societies: voting systems, issues of suffrage, party and mass media roles. Electoral patterns including sectionalism, realignment, incumbency and interparty competition. Approved AWR.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSC 452 - Seminar on U.S. Foreign Policy (3 cr.)
An examination of the formulation and execution of U.S. Foreign Policy, past, present and future with particular emphasis on the Post Cold War world. Objectives and Instruments of U.S. Foreign Policy. Foreign Policy process and Procedure. Domestic and international politics of U.S. Foreign Policy. Contemporary Issues. An overarching theme is U.S. power in world affairs, its sources, limits, magnitude, utility and ethics. Meets Writing Across the Curriculum requirement for Political Science majors. Approved AWR.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 453 - Seminar on Political Persuasion (3 cr.)
This course examines rhetoric, symbolism, and imagery as elements of political persuasion as well as secrecy, censorship, and propaganda as elements of the manipulation of public opinion. A fundamental question in this course is how the use of these various elements affects the degree to which a society is democratic or autocratic. Governmental and political communications are covered along with popular culture. . Approved AWR.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 489 - Washington Internship Institute (3 to 15 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 3 cr.)
Research project arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Formal application process. May be repeated no more than once.
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSC 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Supervised tutoring and classroom instructional assistance in an introductory political science course (PSC 100 , PSC 120 , PSC 220 , PSC 231 , PSC 311 ). Student and professor must specify exact duties by contract. Cannot be repeated. Graded on a pass/fail basis.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI and 12 credits of PSC including a minimum grade of B in the course to be taught.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSC 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
Advanced field work under academic supervision. Participation in the work of government offices, political campaigns, interest groups, law offices. Full credit internships (15 credit hours per semester) have accompanying seminars. Internship credit does not replace course work requirements of PSC. Formal application process.
Prerequisite(s): Variable.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSC 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Individual work with a professor on any topic germane to political science. Independent studies cannot be used for courses that are offered normally. Formal application process.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and POI
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 cr.)
Introductory course with major emphasis on basic concepts which characterize the laws of behavior. Topics include observation and measurement, learning, motivation, and important physiological, social and personality influence on normal and abnormal behavior are studied.
Liberal arts
General Education Category: Social Sciences
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 105 - General Psychology Recitation/Laboratory (1 cr.)
Methods and techniques of scientific inquiry used in psychology, including computer-simulated demonstrations, laboratory projects, small group discussion and written assignments. (1 hr/wk for full semester.)
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Concurrent or prior enrollment in PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 205 - Experimental Design (3 cr.)
Overview of research methods in psychological experimentation. Emphasis on the nature of scientific problems, the development of testable hypotheses and the design of experiments and descriptive research relevant to psychological phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 206 - Psychological Statistics (3 cr.)
Overview of statistical methods in psychological research. Topics covered include measures of central tendency and dispersion, hypotheses testing, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, nonparametric tests.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. (Summer).
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PSY 301 - Applied Psychology Practicum (1 to 4 cr.)
This course is designed for students who will work under the supervision of a faculty member on some applied project such as assisting in the instruction of a course or working in a service agency in the community. A statement of the specific responsibilities of each student will be filed in the office of the department.
Prerequisite(s): POI; limited to two enrollments during undergraduate career.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 302 - Research Apprenticeship in Psychology (1 to 4 cr.)
Supervised research experience in laboratory or field settings through assisting a faculty member in some phase of his or her research. Content will be arranged individually between students and sponsoring faculty member. A statement of the specific responsibilities of each student will be filed in the office of the department. May be repeated for credit.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 304 - Junior Psychology Seminar (3 cr.)
Seminar dealing with a current topic of interest in psychology. The goals of the course are to improve written and oral communication skills and to develop and improve ability to function in, contribute to, and to benefit from a small group, intellectual experience. Approved AWR.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 , PSY 101 , PSY 205 , PSY 206 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 311 - Survey of Human Development (3 cr.)
An interdisciplinary survey of developmental changes over the human lifespan, and of the various influences accounting for them. From prenatal development of the fetus, to dying as an individual and social process, the major life periods are examined sequentially.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 321 - Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
Examines the process by which information is extracted, interpreted, stored, retrieved and used. Topics may include sensation, perception, attention, memory, concept formation, imagery, language, problem solving, reasoning, decision making and social inference.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 331 - Introduction to Biopsychology (3 cr.)
A survey of biological components of behavior. The course assumes that evolution by natural selection applies to both biological and ecological components of behavior. Physiological mechanisms covered include those that relate to motivation and learning. Ecological considerations include the behaviors involved in the solution of ecological problems such as food, shelter, mates and predator avoidance.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSY 340 - Personality (3 cr.)
A study of the major theories of personality including psychoanalytic, dispositional, phenomenological and behavioral strategies. Approaches to research in personality, personality assessment and measurement, and personality change and modification are examined.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 361 - Social Psychology (3 cr.)
Major studies and theories concerning the individual’s relations to other individuals and groups. Topics: affiliation, social perception, altruism, aggression, social influence.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or SOC 101 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 400 - Special Topics in Psychology (1 to 9 cr.)
Course will specify particular set of clear objectives designed to deal with particular topics in psychology and particular course format. (Summer).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Variable.
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PSY 408 - Psychology Senior Exam (0 cr.)
Course consists of administration of Psychology Senior Exam and reporting of results to students. Passing the exam with a grade of D or better is a graduation requirement for psychology majors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY101 and PSY205 and PSY206 and PSY311 and PSY321 and PSY331 and PSY340 and PSY361 and PSY409
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 409 - History and Modern Systems of Psychology (3 cr.)
The background to the development of psychological systems for pre-Greek times to the present; the assumptions, historical origins, characteristics, and comparative achievements and shortcomings of each.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior status and PSY 101 and PSY 105 and PSY 205 and PSY 206 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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PSY 412 - Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
A study of the cognitive and developmental psychological Variables in the teaching-learning situation and their relation to individual and group instruction.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Six PSY credits.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 414 - Psychology of Infancy and Childhood (3 cr.)
The period of development from conception to adolescence covering the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and moral phases of child growth and development. An equal emphasis given to the periods of infancy and childhood, theoretical issues, research findings and applications.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 415 - Adolescence, Youth, and Early Adulthood (3 cr.)
Institutional, social and biological factors which interact to thrust the child into adolescence; youth and adulthood examined. Emphasis: development of psychological mechanisms which enhance the life of the individual. Occupational and marital adjustment; emphasis: pleasures and stresses of parenting and effective child rearing practices studied.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 416 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)
Theories and research evidence concerning developmental changes in person-environment interactions over second half of the lifespan. Normative characteristics, sex differences, and normal variation among individuals are noted in personality, intellectual abilities, and social behavior. Attention is given to clinical aspects of old age. Field experience with older persons is required.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 311 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 422 - Human Learning and Memory (3 cr.)
Basic research and theory in human learning and memory. Information processing, verbal learning, conditioning and social learning models. Applications to issues in behavior.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 321 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 424 - Perception and Sensory Processes (3 cr.)
A living organism interacts continuously with physical stimulus energies which provide it with information about states of itself and the external world. This course is concerned with the physical structures and the psychological processes by which the organism transduces those energies into neutral events and transforms those events into meaningful information for guiding behavior. Topics include species comparisons, physiological mechanisms in sensory systems, perception of form, depth, speech and motion, the perceptual constancies and illusions, color perception.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 321 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 430 - Neural Science and Behavior (3 cr.)
Topics in biopsychology and cellular/molecular biology within the field of neuroscience as it relates to normal as well as abnormal/deviant behavior.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 ; PSY 331 or BIO 326 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 440 - Psychological Assessment (3 cr.)
A study of assessment and testing practices in psychology. Testing in the areas of intelligence, education, personality, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and business will be covered with special emphasis on the psychometric properties of tests and the process of test development.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 205 , and PSY 340 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 443 - Abnormal and Deviant Behavior (3 cr.)
A study of human aberrant behavior patterns as evidenced in mental illness, delinquency, crime and poor cultural adaptation. Emphasis is placed upon relating the contributions of the behavioral sciences to an integrated understanding of abnormal and deviant behavior of both individuals and groups.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 340 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 445 - Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
Principles, theories and research issues in counseling psychology. Counseling process. Counseling ethics. Counseling as a profession. (Summer, Fall).
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 340 .
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PSY 460 - Psychology of Women (3 cr.)
The course examines the biological, cognitive, and social contributions to the development of gender, the nature and magnitude of gender differences, and the psychological implications of experiences unique to women.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 361 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 461 - Evolutionary Psychology (3 cr.)
Theory and research in the field of evolutionary psychology. The relevance and importance of evolutionary theory as it applies to major aspects of human behavior including mating, violence and aggression, altruism, family relationships and language.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 , PSY 361 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 462 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
A survey of the ways that psychological theory and research have been applied to understand and enhance the effectiveness of people at work. Topics may include: fair, valid, and legal employee selection procedures; enhancing individual effectiveness through training, evaluation and development; enhancing organizational effectiveness through communication, leadership, employee motivation and organizational change.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PSY 340 or PSY 361 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 496 - Teaching Practicum (1 to 4 cr.)
Students will participate significantly in teaching a psychology course. Specific duties may include lecturing; leading laboratory and recitation groups; course, program, or student evaluation; and tutoring. If taken more than once, teaching practicum must be taken in different courses.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, completion of 12 psychology credits, minimum grade of B in the course in which the student will be teaching, minimum GPA of 3.0 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 497 - Fieldwork Practicum (1 to 6 cr.)
Fieldwork at local agencies and schools with children and adults. The general goals are to gain experience with prevention and treatment issues with various populations, to learn about the operation of community agencies and educational institutions, and to relate fieldwork experience to psychological principles. Responsible, professional contact with clients is required.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, 2.50 GPA, POI, relevant course work.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
Internship at local agencies and schools with children and adults. The general goals are to gain experience with prevention and treatment issues with various populations, to learn about the operation of community agencies and educational institutions, and to relate fieldwork experience to psychological principles. Responsible, professional contact with the agencies and clients is required.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, 2.5 cumulative g.p.a., by formal application.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 499 - Independent Study (0 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 501 - Psychometrics (3 cr.)
Quantitative analyses and interpretation of data obtained from psychological tests, multivariate statistical methods, and related computer analysis procedures used in evaluating and interpreting test data. Students will learn concepts and analysis procedures to assist them in choosing appropriate assessment tools for diagnostic, instructional, research, or program evaluation purposes, and how to summarize and report the results of such analyses.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 503 - Academic Interventions (3 cr.)
A focus of this course is the Response to Intervention model (Grades K-12). This course will present an overview of New York State (NYS) regulations of regular and special education, staffing roles within a school, components of an effective classroom, formative and summative assessments, components of academic learning, deficits of learning, how to assess and identify academic learning, accurately choose evidence-based interventions based on the identified deficit area, and what it takes to monitor the progress of those interventions. Graduate students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge of academic interventions with students in Grades K-12 who are demonstrating difficulties.
Prerequisite(s): school psychology graduate student.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 504 - Master’s Thesis (3 cr.)
The Master’s thesis is written on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with faculty sponsors. The thesis may be in one of four categories: original research; replication of research; scholarly critique and analysis; or theoretical formulation or development of a statistical technique.
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 509 - Foundations of School Psychology (3 cr.)
Students are introduced to the roles and functions of school psychologists, with emphasis on “best practices” in the field. An overview of the profession is provided, and students will begin to develop perspectives of the profession.
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology Majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 516 - Advanced Development (3 cr.)
A comprehensive survey of human development from conception to late adolescence including biological, social/cultural and psychological factors influencing human development.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hrs. of psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 520 - Learning and Cognition (3 cr.)
Study of the basic human learning processes and cognitive and academic skills. Emphasis is on the relevance of recent research and theoretical developments in cognitive psychology to instructional settings, and on appreciating diversity in learning and cognitive abilities. This course builds a foundation of knowledge that will enable students to later develop and evaluate appropriate cognitive and academic goals for students with different abilities, disabilities, strengths, and needs. Topics include theories of learning, attention, memory, problem solving, reasoning, metacognition, social cognitive theory, attribution theory, and experimental paradigms for the study of cognition and learning.
Prerequisite(s): 9 hours in psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 531 - Neuropsychology (3 cr.)
A course in the School Psychology Graduate Program which focuses on the neural basis of behavior. Both theoretically-based and empirically-based principles of the brain-behavior relationship as they apply throughout the life span are covered. Measurement of the brain-behavior relationship and the development of ecologically-based treatments are included.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 543 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 543 - Learning Disabilities (3 cr.)
A comprehensive, applied course in the theories and research involving learning disabilities. The course has as its focus the Federal Regulations concerning children with handicapping conditions (IDEA, ADA) as well as New York State regulations (Part 200). The class is taught from the psychoeducational perspective and includes discussion of alternative service delivery systems and procedures for selecting appropriate environments for students who are learning disabled. Readings, lectures, case law, and case studies lead to knowledge of clinical differentiation based on current research on learning disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 545 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 544 - Intellectual Assessment (3 cr.)
Intellectual assessment is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the process of cognitive assessment, including administration, scoring, and interpretation of intellectual ability tests. Students will become familiar with the use of data based assessment skills that can be transferred for use with other tests. Similarities and differences, as well as pros and cons of tests will be discussed
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 545 - Assessment Issues in School Psychology (3 cr.)
Provides students with exposure to a variety of methods in the assessment of learning and socio-emotional disorders. The course will emphasize “best practices” in the assessment and diagnosis of learning and behavior disorders. Students will develop skill in the administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of select measures.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 544 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 546 - Special Populations and School Psychology (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge regarding special populations within the school environment. Students will understand the defining characteristics of specific learning, sensory, neurological, and psychological disorders as well as develop skill in the identification and academic interventions for these disorders.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours of psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 550 - Consultation and Intervention I (3 cr.)
Psychology 550 is the first in a two semester course sequence designed to provide a foundation of skills in the areas of behavioral consultation and academic and behavioral interventions. Students will build knowledge about and practice using the stages of behavioral consultation. This includes understanding of operationalizing a problem and defining goals, functional assessment, and evaluating outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 551 - Consultation and Intervention II (3 cr.)
Psychology 551 is the second in a two semester course sequence designed to provide a foundation of skills in areas of behavioral consultation and academic and behavioral interventions. Students apply skills learned about school consultation in PSY 550 through work with intervention cases. Students will develop a repertoire of behavioral and academic intervention skills.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 552 - Counseling and Crisis Intervention in Schools (3 cr.)
This course emphasizes the development of skills in individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention as relevant to the school setting. Direct application of these skills will occur through work in the classroom and school setting.
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 553 - Information Technology Lab (1 cr.)
The Information Technology Lab is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in using information technologies available to school psychologists. Students will receive training in the use of current software utilized in intellectual, achievement, behavioral, and neurophysical assessment, and utilized in the analysis and storage of data. Students will also receive training in how to use technology to access information sources relevant to providing quality services, and in how to use technology to safeguard protected information.
Prerequisite(s): School Psychology graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 554 - Advanced Counseling & Crisis Intervention in Schools (3 cr.)
This course emphasizes counseling skills and knowledge necessary to successfully engage children and adolescents at differing developmental stages and various presenting problems. Understanding the developmental needs and abilities of children and adolescents, and matching counseling techniques and strategies to common psychological and behavioral issues is the focus of the class. Direct application of these skills will occur through work in the classroom and school.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 581 - Research Methods (3 cr.)
Design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research in applied settings. Includes quasi-experimental design, program evaluation, and qualitative research.
Prerequisite(s): Nine hours of psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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PSY 589 - Advanced School Psychology Practicum (3 cr.)
This course is designed to provide opportunity to apply skills learned in other course work this semester. As in PSY597 students continue to work individually and in teams in local schools and the university Psychoeducational Clinic in a variety of capacities, including psychoeducational assessments and interventions, school-based programs and counseling. In addition, students are expected to take a more active role in each capacity.
Prerequisite(s): School psychology graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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PSY 590 - Internship (3 or 6 cr.)
The Internship is designed to advance the graduate student’s professional skill through full-time placement in the schools. Under the direct supervision of an on-site or state or nationally certified School Psychologist, the Intern will complete assignments which encompass the full range of school psychologist leadership and functioning in schools. The Internship is the culmination of classroom and field experience from the firstThree semesters, and will prepare the graduate student for employment in a school setting upon graduation. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory completion of all program requirements (with the exception of PSY 504 - Master’s Thesis (3 cr.) ) and a State Education Department Internship Certificate.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSY 597 - School Psychology Practicum (2 to 6 cr.)
This course is designed to provide opportunity to apply skills learned in coursework that semester. Students work individually and in teams in local schools and the university Psychoeducational Clinic in a variety of capacities, including psycheducational assessments and interventions, school-based program implementation and evaluation, and counseling. Can be repeated twice (Three times total) for a total of Six credits.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate majors only.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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PSY 598 - Internship (1 to 12 cr.)
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PSY 599 - Independent Study (1 to 9 cr.)
The Independent Study is designed to allow students to conduct research or to investigate a line of study that is unavailable through regular course selection. Under the direct supervision of a faculty member, the student will conduct the research in a format preapproved by the faculty sponsor, faculty advisor, Department Chair, and Dean. The study may involve a range of approaches from a literature review to an application of theory.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum of 4 graduate hours in psychology.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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RBT 122 - Physical Computing (3 cr.)
Micro-controller boards and basic electronic components are used to explore programming and development of algorithms. Students will build circuits and program the microcontroller to control electronic devices. Topics include: data representations, Boolean logic and digital circuits, microprocessor organization and operation, basic electronics, and programming in a high level language. For students in any major. No prior experience in computing, science, or technology is required.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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RBT 318 - Physics and Application of Sensors (3 cr.)
This course is an overview and introduction to sensor physics, design, and applications. It will cover measurement theory and practice and include a lab component where the students will work with the sensors and probe their uses and limitations.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): PHY 379 or RBT 379 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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RBT 367 - Intermediate Robotics Lab (3 cr.)
Working in small teams students will implement medium size robotics projects. Each student will gain experience in researching, designing, and planning a robotics project that would be suitable for a senior project.
Prerequisite(s): RBT 318 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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RBT 379 - Introduction to Robotics (3 cr.)
An overview and introduction of robotics in practice and research with topics including vision, motion planning, mobile mechanisms, kinematics, inverse kinematics, and sensors.
Prerequisite(s): PHY111, MAT 225 or MAT 202 , co- or prerequisite CSC 221 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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RBT 383 - Embedded Systems (3 cr.)
Introduction to embedded systems programming. Includes configuration of systems, real-time systems, cyber-physical computing, and writing hardware drivers.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): CSC 309 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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RBT 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 cr.)
Participation in research programs in robotics or fields related to robotics under the guidance of a faculty member.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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