2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Psychological Sciences
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David P. Schmitt, Head
Mary E. Cain, Director of graduate studies
492 Bluemont Hall
785-532-6850
Fax: 785-532-5401
psych@k-state.edu
http://www.k-state.edu/psych/
Admission
For admission to graduate study, the university requires an undergraduate grade point average of B or better during the junior and senior years. As additional evidence of competence, the Department of Psychological Sciences requires the applicant to submit academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty members at a previously attended institution). Students for whom English is not a native language will not be considered for admission unless they receive a minimum score or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (550 on the paper-based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test). A TOEFL scores of less may require remedial English courses.
The Department of Psychological Sciences expects all applicants to have met the minimum standards for the bachelor’s degree in psychology as recommended by the American Psychological Association. These include 18 semester hours of psychology, or its equivalent, in such courses as research methods, statistics, cognitive psychobiology, personality, etc. Students who wish to concentrate in behavioral neuroscience must have the necessary background in the physical and biological sciences. In some prearranged cases, deficiencies can be made up after enrollment. A detailed description of the graduate programs, as well as additional information about financial support, can be obtained from the Department of Psychological Sciences website http://www.k-state.edu/psych.
Performance standards
Graduate students’ performance is evaluated twice each year in the domains of classroom work, research, and (when appropriate) teaching or research assistantship activities. Each faculty member who has had significant contact with a graduate student during the preceding semester completes a standard evaluation instrument. These are then made available to the student, who is encouraged to consult with faculty and discuss their evaluations. Finally, faculty meet as a group to formally assess each student’s individual performance and progress toward a graduate degree.
A preliminary examination is usually taken following completion of core courses and the Master’s requirements and covers the student’s area of concentration and tests a high level of competence.
Financial assistance
Departmental Assistantships
Providing excellent opportunities for research experience or classroom teaching, a number of these awards are made each year on a competitive basis. Such assistantships require approximately 20 hours work a week, allow students to carry a normal load of 10 to 12 semester hours of course work a semester, and provide tuition remission and fee reductions.
Research Assistantships
These positions are comparable to departmental assistantships except they are funded out of individual staff member’s grant or contract funds. The student is assigned to a particular staff member’s research project, and all course loads and stipends are like those of departmental assistants.
Campus Assistantships
Students not supported by the Department of Psychological Sciences are often successful in obtaining assistantships elsewhere on campus. For example, recent graduate students have found employment in the Office of Institutional Equity, the Office of Student Life, the Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation, the Graduate School, and the Teaching and Learning Center.
Fees and Tuition
An incidental fee and other fees for the student health center, student union, and student activates are charged. As staff members, departmental or research assistants are charged in-state fees and tuition according to the number of semester hours carried. Teaching assistants receive a partial rebate of incidental fees and total tuition remission. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Housing
The university maintains modestly priced one- and two-bedroom apartments for married student and single parents. These are located close to the central campus. Residence halls are also available. Students who wish to apply for university housing should write to Housing and Dining Services soon after they are accepted into the program.
Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science
Psychology
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 PSYCH 110 - General Psychology Credits 3
An introductory survey of the general content areas of psychology, including methods, data and principles.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 115 - General Psychology (Honors) Credits 4
An introductory survey of the general content areas of psychology, including methods, data and principles.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 120 - Psychology of College Success Credits 3
Apply psychological techniques to succeed in college. Psychological theories and techniques related to cognition, social behavior and emotional well-being are covered. Students will discuss the science behind topics that are relevant to academic performance, belonging, and well-being, such as learning, motivation, self-control, culture, relationships, health, and happiness.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall or Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 202 - Drugs and Behavior Credits 3
Effects of drugs on human performance, cognition, and physiological processes will be discussed and the empirical evidence surveyed and critically evaluated in relation to both use and abuse of drugs in society.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 270 - Brain Myths: Fact or Fiction? Credits 3
Introduction to the basic principles of brain function and neuroscience methodology. Popular press and peer reviewed scientific literature will be critically evaluated to develop scientific literacy skills.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
PSYCH 110 or instructor permission
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 280 - Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence Credits 3
Survey of behavioral development from birth through adolescence.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 290 - Innovative Studies in Psychology Credits 1-6
Topics selected in consultation with the instructor. To be used for interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to psychological topics.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 310 - Controversial Issues in Psychology Research Credits 3
Covers selected topics across areas of physiological psychology, human development, cognitive and social psychology, and mental health disorders and their treatment. Students will explore in greater depth several controversial ideas and concepts in contemporary psychology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 350 - Experimental Methods in Psychology Credits 3
Introduction to basic principles of research design and scientific methodology as applied to psychological sciences.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Psych 110, Psych Major or Minor, Sophomore standing
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
-
PSYCH 351 - Experimental Methods Laboratory Credits 2
Application of experimental design and data analysis emphasized in the psychological literature, procedures, and reporting of research findings.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
-
PSYCH 370 - Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience Credits 3
A general overview of human brain function using case studies as a primary means for understanding the relationship between behavior and brain mechanisms.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 399 - Honors Seminar in Psychology Credits 3
Selected topics.
Note
Open to non-majors in the honors program.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 400 - Practicum in Teaching Psychology Credits 1-4
Supervised experience in presentation of psychological concepts in various classes. May be taken only with approval of the instructor of a psychology class under whose supervision the student will obtain this experience.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; nine hours of psychology including PSYCH 110; junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 425 - Judgment and Decision Making Credits 3
Covers the academic field of judgment and decision making, its major methods, results, and controversies. Examines the generality of experimental results across various domains including gambling, clinical prediction, perception of randomness, and legal and medical decision making. Focus on practical analytical skills for decision making that are useful in everyday life and work.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 430 - Forensic Psychology Credits 3
Survey of psychological principles and facts in areas such as perception, cognition, neuropsychology, social psychology, personality, and decision making, as they apply to forensic psychology. Topics include: polygraph (lie detection), eyewitness testimony, jury decision making, and profiling.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 450 - Applications of Memory Credits 3
Examination of the applications of memory in such diverse areas as courtroom testimony, expert performance, mnemonic procedures, and advertising. Relevant theories and research in each area are examined.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 460 - Cognitive Psychology Credits 3
A survey of the manner in which people extract and use relevant information from their environment as a basis for behavior. Topics may include memory storage and retrieval, attention, imagery, mnemonic devices, decision making, and other cognitive processes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 (Psychology majors only).
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 465 - Cognitive Neuroscience Credits 3
The foundations of the neural bases of cognition and human behavior. A focus on neuroanatomy, hemispheric specialization, brain development, and higher-order cognitive functions, such as language, executive functions, attention, learning, and memory. Additional topics include cutting-edge brain imaging techniques (e.g., electroencephalography, functional MRI, and brain stimulation), lesion studies and examinations of brain injuries and other neurological disorders.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
PSYCH 110 or instructor permission
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 470 - Principles of Neuroscience Credits 3
A more in-depth course on brain-behavior interactions. Topics include: neuroanatomy, neuron transmission, sensory systems, emotions and stress, learning and memory, sleep, language and neural disorders.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 198, PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Natural and Physical Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 475 - Principles of Learning Credits 3
Introduction to the principles of learning and their relevance to the understanding of the behavior of animals and humans.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 (Psychology majors only).
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences
-
PSYCH 480 - Fundamentals of Perception and Sensation Credits 3
Empirical and theoretical approaches to phenomena of sensation and perception.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 (Psychology majors only).
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences
-
PSYCH 490 - Honors Tutorial in Psychology Credits 1-3
Individual directed research and study of a topic in psychology, normally as a preliminary to writing a senior honors thesis.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, membership in the honors program of the College of Arts and Sciences, and permission of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 499 - Honors Project Credits 3
Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 500 - Junior Seminar in Psychology Credits 1
Discussion of professional, research, and educational methods and objectives in psychology. Acquaints psychology majors with psychology as a profession, and with the various options available to them at various levels of training.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Psych/Pre-Psych Major; Junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 505 - Introduction to Psychopathology Credits 3
An introductory study of behavior pathologies, with emphasis on their etiology and treatment.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: Junior standing; PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 510 - Introduction to Behavior Modification Credits 3
Study of the principles of behavior modification and applications to human behavior. Emphasis on the learning principles and research in behavior modification.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 505.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 515 - Introduction to Psychology Applied to Work Credits 3
Introduction to the basic theories and practices used by industrial and organizational psychologists to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness and well-being. Topics include personnel selection, training, performance management, job attitudes, work motivation, leadership, occupational health, and group processes at work.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 518 - Introduction to Health Psychology Credits 3
Psychosocial factors relevant to general health maintenance, recovery from disease or injury, and the achievement of health. Topics include stress-management techniques, personality characteristics associated with disease, cognitive-emotional effects of diet and exercise, and theories of pain and pain management. Concepts of prevention and behavioral medicine are also included.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 520 - Life Span Personality Development Credits 3
Theories and research in the development of personality from infancy through old age. Origins of personality in heredity and early experience, socialization practices, life crises and choices at various stages throughout life, and problems of aging.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110; sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 530 - Psychology of Mass Communications Credits 3
The psychological effects of mass communication on behavior and thought, including advertising, stereotyping of women and minorities, effects on children, violence and sex in the media, effects of news on behavior, and the promotion of prosocial behavior through the media.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 535 - Social Psychology Credits 3
Psychology of the individual in society. Survey of empirical studies and theoretical models of social perception, attitudes, and social behavior (e.g., attribution, ethnic and gender prejudice, conformity). Relationship of these topics to personal and media influence, social mores, and social systems is also included.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 538 - Cross-Culture Psychology Credits 3
Introduction to general theories and methods related to understanding the role of culture in human psychology. Focus is on how human psychology and behaviors both differ and are consistent across cultures, and sometimes within subcultures. Topics may include perception, cognitive processes, development, emotions and nonverbal behavior, personality and gender, social relationships, judgments of morality, and mental illness.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 540 - Psychology of Gender Credits 3
Investigation of psychological processes involved in gender with emphasis on development and major life events. Topics include physiology, early socialization into sex/gender roles, friendship, achievement, motivation, sexuality, romantic relationships, family development, work, and mental health.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Human Diversity within the U.S.
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 545 - Consumer Psychology Credits 3
Survey of psychological principles and facts in perception, learning, attitude formation, personality, etc., as they apply to behavior of consumers.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 550 - Advanced Psychological Research Methods Credits 4
Students will read primary literature, design research studies, employ the instruments and technology currently used in psychological research.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350, STAT 225 or equivalent. Corequisite: Majors only, Grade of B or better in PSYCH 350.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 556 - Multicultural Psychology Credits 3
Introduce and familiarize students with the concept of multicultural psychology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 557 - The Psychology of Ethnic Humor Credits 3
Reviews the structure, dynamics, and social functions of ethnic humor.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or SOCIO 211.
Typically Offered
Summer
-
PSYCH 559 - Psychological Testing Credits 3
Principles of psychological testing in industrial, clinical/ counseling, and research environments. Topics include technical issues such as reliability, validity, norming, selection, placement, discrimination, etc. Also covers procedures for selecting, administering, and interpreting psychological tests.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 560 - Personnel Psychology Credits 3
An exploration of the industrial aspect of the industrial/organizational psychology discipline and provides an overview of human behaviors and psychological principles in personnel and selection contexts. Topics include recruiting, selecting, assessing, and training personnel; evaluating job performance; conducting job analyses; and implementing human capital strategies.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Summer
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
-
PSYCH 563 - Gender Issues in the Workplace Credits 3
Psychological experiences of women and men in the world of work, with emphasis on traditional and nontraditional sex-role behavior, sexual discrimination and harassment, and relevant socialization experiences.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall
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PSYCH 564 - Psychology of the Workplace Credits 3
An exploration of organizational aspect of the industrial/organizational psychology discipline and provides coverage of relationships between individuals, groups, and organizations; how organizational factors contribute to individual behavior; and how individuals affect groups and organizational functioning. Emphasis on traditional topics such as work motivation, job satisfaction and other attitudes, leadership, communication, socialization, and organization and job design.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
K-State 8
Social Sciences
K-State 8 Tag 2
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
-
PSYCH 565 - Occupational Health Psychology Credits 3
Survey of occupational health issues for juniors and seniors. Provides students with a background in psychologically related health issues occurring at work. The basic processes for identification, prevention, treatment, and well being of workers will be identified and explored.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 570 - Psychopharmacology Credits 3
Survey of basic principles of neural communication and pharmacology, the etiology and bio-behavioral bases of substance abuse, and chemical treatments of psychiatric disorders.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 202, PSYCH 470.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 575 - History of Psychology Credits 3
A survey of the people and intellectual movements that shaped the emergence and growth of modern psychology. Topics covered include early philosophy and founders of psychology, Gestalt movement, Behaviorism, applied psychology, and clinical/counseling psychology.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or permission of instructor
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 580 - Psychology of Sexual Behavior Credits 3
Study of psychological determinants and consequences of human sexual behavior; roles of personality, attitudinal and emotional factors will be emphasized.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110, sophomore standing.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 584 - Group Psychotherapy Credits 3
Principles of psychoeducational training, strategies, and group norms. The group experience is practiced within the classroom, offering experience as both a group member and a group leader through role-playing and experiential exercises. Research and program planning are conducted to create and guide a psychoeducational group.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 585 - Basic Concepts of Clinical Psychology Credits 3
Critical analysis of the profession. Review of theoretical and empirical bases of such areas as intelligence and its measurement, personality and diagnosis, psychotherapy, and other modes of behavioral change.
Note
500-level psychology courses cannot be taken for graduate credit by students in psychology graduate programs.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110, PSYCH 505, and 3 additional hours of psychology.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 586 - Psychology Internship Readiness Credits 1
Exploration of the efficacy of decisions and actions within a professional internship. The topics of professional communication, dress, engagement, timeliness, and conflict resolution will prepare the student for an internship. Additionally, ethics, confidentiality, the duty to warn and self-care impacting the delivery of human services will be explained.
Note
This course must be taken in preparation for PSYCH 587.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 587 - Psychology Internship in Mental Health Credits 1-6
Supervised internship in an agency or institutional setting in the application of psychological techniques to individuals, groups, or organizations. Regular supervision emphasizes relationship between theory and application and the evaluation of outcomes.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 585 and PSYCH 586 and consent of PSYCH 586 instructor
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
-
PSYCH 590 - Interdisciplinary Topics in Psychology Credits 1-3
Topics selected in consultation with the instructor, covering interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to psychological topics. Topics selected in consultation with the instructor, covering interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to psychological topics.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 595 - Behavioral Neuroscience Lab Skills Credits 3
Provides practical training in the foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience, which is the study of the biological basis of behavior in animals. Students will engage in theoretical work and practical experiments addressing behavioral and physiological processes as well as relationships between different biological and behavioral processes in various species.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110; PSYCH 370 or PSYCH 470
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 596 - Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Skills Credits 3
Provides practical training in the foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience, which is the science of the human brain and behavior. Students will engage in theoretical work and practical experiments addressing behavioral, cognitive, and physiological processes as well as relationships between different biological and behavioral processes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110; PSYCH 465
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 598 - Research in Neuroscience Credits 0-18
Investigation of selected problems within the area of neuroscience.
Note
May be repeated. Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 599 - Research in Psychology Credits 0-18
Investigation of selected problems.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 605 - Advanced Social Psychology Credits 3
An advanced look at some of the core topics in social psychology (e.g. the self, social influence, personal relationships, prejudice and discrimination, group processes) with a strong emphasis on applying the theory in these areas to current social problems and students’ daily lives.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 (Psychology majors only).
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 620 - Psychology of Personality Credits 3
Discussion of different approaches to the study of personality.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 625 - Human Factors Psychology Credits 3
The application of psychological principles to the design and operation of machines, products, and systems, including human-computer interactions, automation, and training.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110; STAT 225-799
Typically Offered
Fall
K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
K-State 8 Tag 2
Social Sciences
-
PSYCH 630 - Human Neuropsychology Credits 3
Study of brain-behavior relationships in humans. Brief review of human neuroanatomy followed by a major emphasis on brain function in learning, memory, language, and other cognitive behaviors. Also includes an examination of behavioral alterations following brain damage.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and PSYCH 110, or BIOL 101 and PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 650 - Psychology of Language Credits 3
Experimental study of language, including sentence comprehension and memory, language acquisition and development, speech perception, and effects of context, perception, reasoning, and linguistic structure on processing of language.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 and junior standing.
Typically Offered
Fall
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PSYCH 670 - Neural Mechanisms of Learning and Memory Credits 3
Survey of topics on the neurobiology of learning and memory including memory formation and maintenence, long term potentiation, and the role of various brain areas involved in memory such as the hippocampus and corticostriatal circuits. Discussions of relevant research articles and current topics in the neuroscience of learning and memory.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisites: PSYCH 110, BIOL 101 or BIOL 198
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
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PSYCH 715 - Psychology of Aging Credits 3
The psychological aspects of human aging. An analysis of the contributions of experimental, developmental, and personality-social psychology to the study of aging. The psychopathology of aging and psychological intervention strategies are also covered.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 and junior standing.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 790 - Topics in Psychology Credits 1-18
Topics in Psychology
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 799 - Problems in Psychology Credits 1-18
Problems in Psychology
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 and consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 802 - Psychological Research Design and Analysis I Credits 3
Introduction to techniques of research planning and design, including critical evaluation of psychological research practices and selected research studies.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 225 or equivalent, and Psychology major or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 803 - Physiological Psychology Credits 3
An advanced survey of basic technique, theory, and research in the field of behavioral neuroscience, including memory and learning, sensory and motor processes, motivation, and sexual behavior.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and PSYCH 110.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 804 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology Credits 3
Advanced survey of theory and research pertaining to human behavior in work organizations. Topics include selection, training, and evaluation of employees, job analysis and evaluation, work motivation and satisfaction, organizational structure and development, and working conditions.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 560 or PSYCH 564.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 805 - Psychological Research Design and Analysis II Credits 3
Extensive coverage of repeated measures designs, advanced experimental design, and the treatment of common psychological measures.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 802 with a grade of B or better.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 806 - Psychological Measurement Credits 3
The logic and methodology underlying the construction of psychological measuring instruments from the psychophysical estimate of threshold to the scaling of complex psychological variables.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 and STAT 225.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 807 - Research Methods in Occupational Health Psychology Credits 3
Reviews research methods used in social science with emphasis on occupational health psychology issues.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 225.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 808 - Applied Research Methods Credits 3
Examines research methods and analyses that are used in the applied psychology literature. Focuses on planning and conducting program evaluation.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 225.
Typically Offered
Spring-Even Years
-
PSYCH 809 - Applied Research Methods II Credits 3
Provides students with a detailed knowledge of human resource management research methods and analyses. Focuses on how to plan and conduct research in industrial/organizational psychology. Preparation for the M.S. practicum.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 808.
Typically Offered
Summer
-
PSYCH 810 - Learning Credits 3
In-depth study of empirical and theoretical research on basic learning principles and their effects on behavior.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 812 - Perception Credits 3
Various systematic approaches to perception, with emphasis on experimental and quantitative data. The role of perception in affectivity, motivation, and personality theory is stressed.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 814 - Advanced Cognitive Psychology Credits 3
Study of contemporary trends and research in cognition, including memory, language, problem solving, decision making, and human learning.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 816 - Psychology of Health Credits 3
Presents psychological research investigating illness and related dysfunction, as well as the promotion and maintenance of health. Provides students with the theoretical, empirical and clinical aspects of health psychology from a number of perspectives, discusses leading research and explores personal and practical implications of this information.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 820 - Personality Theory and Research Credits 3
A comparative examination of contemporary theories of personality as well as research findings relevant to such theories.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 620 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 822 - Developmental Psychology Credits 3
Human psychological development throughout the lifespan. Examination of major theoretical systems relevant to Developmental Psychology.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 825 - Judgmental Processes Credits 3
Examination of empirical findings and theoretical approaches to decision making and judgment with emphasis on higher cognitive processes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 and PSYCH 802.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 830 - Pro-Seminar in Social Psychology Credits 3
Discussion of empirical findings and theoretical approaches to selected problem areas, such as attitude change, personality and social structure, person perception, small group processes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 535.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 840 - Proseminar in Occupational Health Psychology Credits 3
Survey of occupational health issues for first or second year graduate students in health and related fields.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: STAT 225.
Typically Offered
Fall-Odd Years
-
PSYCH 841 - Seminar in Occupational Health Behaviors Credits 3
Focuses on organizational and individual prevention and coping behaviors relevant to work-related health problems.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 840.
Typically Offered
Fall-Even Years
-
PSYCH 842 - Practicum in Occupational Health Psychology Credits 3
Provides supervised practical experience with occupational health problems in various business, manufacturing and government settings. Students will prepare evaluative analyses of their assigned sites.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 840 and PSYCH 841.
Typically Offered
Spring-Odd Years
-
PSYCH 850 - Current Issues in Health Psychology Credits 1
Introduction to current issues in health psychology research.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 851 - Practicum in Health Psych Credits 3
Independent health research designed in conjunction with major faculty advisor plus another faculty member to produce a journal submission and departmental presentation.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
N
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 853 - Seminar in Psychopharmacology Credits 3
Surveys basic principles of neural communication and pharmacology, the etiology and bio-behavioral bases of substance abuse, and chemical treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 860 - Practicum in Psychology Credits 1-18
Supervised practical experience in applied psychology.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 870 - Practicum in Teaching Psychology Credits 1-4
Supervised experience regularly teaching a college psychology course.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Department of Psychology.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
-
PSYCH 875 - Industrial Psychology: Personnel Training Credits 3
An examination of the training of personnel in an organization. Topics include: determination of an organization’s training needs, selection and motivation of trainees, design and evaluation of training programs, and examination of several specific strategies for accomplishing the training function.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 560 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 876 - Industrial Psychology: Work Motivation Credits 3
An examination of empirical findings and theoretical approaches to understanding the relationship between worker motivation and job outcomes.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 564 or GENBA 520.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 877 - Industrial Psychology: Leadership Credits 3
Examination of current leadership theories, research, and practice in the work setting, focusing on situational approaches to leadership, leadership styles, and interactions between personal characteristics and organizational factors.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 564 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 878 - Industrial Psychology: Personnel Selection Credits 3
Examination of theoretical and practical issues in staffing industrial organizations, including recruitment, test validation, and other equal employment opportunity issues (test fairness, adverse impact, etc.).
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 560 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 879 - Organizational Psychology Credits 3
An examination of the individual’s role in industrial organizations and the effects of organizational variables on the individual worker. Topics include organizational communication, employee socialization, psychological climates of organizations, psychological stress in organizations, group processes and employee performance, and organizational change.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 564.
Typically Offered
Fall
-
PSYCH 880 - Industrial Psychology: Performance Appraisal Credits 3
Examination of data sources, rating procedures, psychometric criteria for evaluating performance appraisal systems, and models/theories of the performance evaluation process.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 560 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 885 - History and Trends in Psychology Credits 3
A review of the contributions of individuals and intellectual movements to the development of modern psychology. A survey of theoretical systems currently of influence.
Repeat for Credit
N
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 350 or equivalent.
Typically Offered
Spring
-
PSYCH 899 - Master’s Research in Psychology Credits 1-18
Master’s Research in Psychology
Note
Consent of supervisory committee.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
-
PSYCH 951 - Seminar in Physiological Psychology Credits 1-3
Selected topics in physiological psychology.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Other
-
PSYCH 952 - Seminar in Sensory Processes Credits 1-3
Selected topics in sensory psychology.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Other
-
PSYCH 953 - Seminar in Personality Credits 1-3
Intensive discussion of current problems of theoretical and empirical interest in the field of personality.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Other
-
PSYCH 954 - Seminar in Experimental Psychology Credits 1-18
Intensive discussion of a problem of current interest based on the class’s study of the pertinent original literature.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Requisites
Prerequisite: PSYCH 810 or consent of instructor.
Typically Offered
Other
-
PSYCH 956 - Seminar in Psychological Measurement Credits 1-18
Intensive discussion of a problem of current interest, based on the class’s study of the pertinent original literature.
Note
Consent of instructor.
Repeat for Credit
Y
Typically Offered
Other
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