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This course covers the fundamental skills necessary for a complete understanding of statistics as a tool of science. Topics covered include data collection and organization, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, probability, correlation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, chi-square and nonparametric tests.

This course teaches computer applications to students who are interested in analyzing research data, especially those going to graduate school. The course also prepares students in basic skills of computer analysis of data.

In the course students are given the opportunity to study concepts, structures, theories, and/or applications of psychology. Subject matter will vary.

Students are introduced to the field of psychometrics, which includes descriptive statistics, reliability, validity and interpretation. Special attention is given to the rationale for testing. Assessment techniques considered include intelligence, personality, performance, aptitude and interest testing.

This course investigates human behavior along the normal-abnormal continuum. It covers possible causes and treatments of the major types of behavior disorders, as well as issues in diagnosis and classification.

This course investigates the emerging body of knowledge about individuals with differential abilities. Students participate in a collaborative atmosphere while exploring historical and current special education law and policy; definition and identification procedures; trends in education, workplace and community environments; and their own personal philosophy of both special and regular education. Specific disabilities are discussed. This course explores and develops strategies used to promote both the academic and social success of all students including those with high or low incidence disabilities, ELL, gifted and talented, and at-risk students. [Cross-listed with 54-357: Teacher candidates will acquire an understanding and appreciation of diverse learners in today's classrooms. They will also develop a commitment to collaborative practices between special education and general education and how to utilize research-based instructional strategies that create learning communities for all students. Includes a five-hour clinical.]

This course explores a variety of formal and informal assessments used to identify learning and social needs, and create and adjust learning experiences. Pre-service candidates will understand both legal and ethical principles of measurement and assessments, and measurement theory and practices. Pre-services candidates will understand the role of collaboration with families and colleagues as well as the use of technologies to support assessment. [Cross-listed with 54-359.],

This course investigates behavioral, cognitive and emotional problems of children and adolescents. Diagnosis, etiology and treatment issues are discussed.

This survey of the psychological aspects of physical wellness and illness covers the interrelationship between physical and psychological factors in relation to stress, adaptation to illness, and health maintenance activities.

This course will explore the relationship between psychology and the law. The various specialties of forensic psychology and the role of the psychologist within those specialties will also be addressed. Special emphasis will be given to the exploration and the understanding of the pathology of the criminal mind and behavior.

A psychological study of human action in relation to the interpersonal environment, this course focuses on the individual as a functioning member of society. Topics covered include attitude formation and change, decision-making, social influences, prejudice, aggression and attraction.

This course covers elements of union-management relationships in both private and public sector organizations. It examines aspects of contract negotiation and implementation with attention to conflict reduction and grievance processing. Focus is on practical application and case-oriented discussions.

Students study the application of psychological principles in governmental, non-profit and private sectors. Emphasis is on the understanding of human resource management processes, motivation, communication, leadership, group dynamics, organizational structure and organizational change.

This course covers the systems, strategies and practices of effective training in organizations. Emphasis is on understanding the psychological principles that guide the design of successful training methods for entry-level positions to executive management development. The class focuses on the sequence of identifying needs, designing programs and evaluating program outcomes. A case-oriented approach is taken.

This study of the theories of work motivation and job satisfaction covers need models, cognitive models, learning models and self-growth models. Emphasis is on practical application of theories in the workplace to increase satisfaction of workers while increasing productivity.

Students examine the systems, strategies and practices of effective securing of organizational staff. Emphasis is on the psychological principles that shape the design of successful recruitment and selection of members of organizations. This includes external searches, as well as internal transfer or promotion. A case-oriented, practical approach is used to aid in skill development.

This course covers yearly updated national curriculum to orient students to detailed delivery of HRM services. Content covers six major areas of HRM practices. Students have option of taking national test for certification. Students share class with working professionals for networking and self-enrichment.  Typically offered in online format.

This course examines basic mechanisms of compensating employees, including determining the worth of jobs through job evaluation, creating incentive plans, and creating benefit packages. Goals include increasing performance and encouraging stability of employment.  Issues of pay equity, including comparable worth will be examined. Emphasis will be on practical, case-oriented methods.

This course is a ten week, accelerated course that prepares students to deal with HRM issues of alignment of global HRM processes and activities. It examines recruitment, mobility, compensation, training and communication in a multi-cultural context. The course is offered in conjunction with the Society for Human Resource Management and reviews materials that prepare HRM professionals to sit for a national test in the area (not required for course). Students share class with working professionals for networking and self-enrichment.

This course covers models of social influence that have been developed to increase the effectiveness of performance within organizations.  A situational approach will be used that recognizes different styles are needed for organizations that differ in size, purpose, staffing makeup and situational circumstances.  Exercises will encourage student self-analysis of models that are most effective for their personality and style.