Application of the concepts covered in PSYC 2510. Includes discussion of basic principles of research design and scientific methodology as applied to psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 2510.

Survey of theory, research and applications of both classical and contemporary approaches to the study of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 2120 and PSYC 2510.

Review of the historical, scientific and ethical issues in the field of psychopathology. Categorization of deviant behavior, theories of abnormal behavior, systems of therapy and relevant research are covered. Prerequisite: PSYC 1110.

This course focuses on the assessment of mental disorders, with an emphasis on substance abuse. It also provides an overview of science-based treatments. Additionally it reviews professional issues in psychology, ethical standards, and multicultural issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 1110.

This course provides an introduction to the evolutionary study of human behavior, from key biological concepts to current theories and findings on the evolution of psychological processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 2250.

Study of the pharmacological action and physiological and psychological effects of drugs of abuse including stimulants, depressants, narcotics and hallucinogens. Prerequisite: PSYC 2250.

Impact of culture on human behavior, learning, personality and other selected topics is examined. Course emphasizes critical analysis, discussion and writing about cross-cultural research and theory. Prerequisite: PSYC 2110 or PSYC 2120.

Discussion of the history and systems of psychology, philosophy of science and research methodology, particularly as related to current topics in psychology. Prerequisite: 302 and (PSYC 2220 or PSYC 2270). Restriction: permission of instructor.

Training/experience at Agora Crisis Center. Can lead to national certification. Some weekend, evening and holiday hours required. Minimum commitment: two semesters, weekly four-hour shift. Must be 18 and deemed eligible by the Agora Executive Committee. Restriction: permission of instructor.

The course reviews the psychological science of emotion, particularly the application of objective physiological and neural measurements. Topics will include historical perspective, neuroscience of emotion, physiology of stress, disorders of emotion, and more. Prerequisite: PSYC 1110.

In DNL we aim to understand the integrative complexity of developmental and disease-related changes in the brain and behavior in the context of epigenetics as measured by neuroimaging (MRI, MEG, EEG) and neuropsychological measures. Prerequisite: 332. Pre- or corequisite: PSYC 2250.

Study of any psychological topic not otherwise included in the curriculum upon expression of mutual interest by students and faculty.

Psychology laboratory topics not otherwise included in the curriculum. Labs offered upon the expression of mutual interest by students and faculty. Prerequisite: PSYC 2510.

This will examine theory and research regarding the development of human strengths at an advanced undergraduate level. The course will focus on strengths that promote better functioning including creativity, optimism, wisdom, courage, love, and spirituality. Prerequisite: PSYC 1110.

The purpose of this course is to teach students the basic skills needed to take systematic, reliable observational data on captive Lowland Gorillas living at the Albuquerque Biopark. Prerequisite: (302 or *400 or PSYC 2110 or PSYC 2220 or PSYC 2270 or PSYC 2510) and PSYC 1110. Restriction: junior or senior standing.

Experimental methods and laboratory techniques. Senior thesis based on independent research. Three hours lab. Prerequisite: 392. {Fall}

Restriction: permission of instructor.

Frequency and probability distributions; sampling distributions and point estimation; central tendency, variability and z scores; the normal distribution and the central limit theorem; the logic of hypothesis testing; correlation and regression; multiple regression. Corequisite: 503L. {Fall}

Computational techniques for statistical methods introduced in 501. Emphasis placed on the use of a computerized statistical package, e.g., SPSS. Corequisite: 501 or permission of instructor. {Fall}

Facilitates development of active research in first-year graduate students. Presentations include 1) research lectures by faculty and graduate students; and 2) research proposals by class members, critiqued by instructor and classmates.

This course will examine research and theory on application of psychological interventions to health problems including coping with illness and health behavior change. The interventions will include stress management, mediation, and cognitive behavior therapies.

Course focuses on the practical issues of setting up and conducting therapy, learning clinic procedures and forms, dealing with commonly occurring issues that arise with clients and observing what therapy looks like in the room.

This course examines: 1) psychometric principles involved in the development and evaluation of psychological tests; 2) major means of personality inventory construction; and 3) the general logic of major personality assessment procedures, including MMPI and Rorschach.

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Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

A bimonthly seminar learning experience where clinical graduate students meet with faculty to present and discuss ongoing, interesting or challenging cases. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

This course introduces students to concept and method in cultural psychology and developmental science, focusing on how development proceeds within a variety of cultural contexts and at various levels of psychological functioning.

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.

This seminar is principally concerned with ethics in psychology research, service delivery, training and teaching. Topics in career development and contemporary controversies in professional psychology are also dealt with.

Critical examination of recent empirical and theoretical articles on behavioral/cognitive neuroscience topics selected by students.

The course reviews the psychological science of emotion, particularly the application of objective physiological and neural measurements. Topics will include historical perspective, neuroscience of emotion, physiology of stress, disorders of emotion, and more.

The goal of the course is to provide a conceptual, mathematical, and pragmatic understanding of neural time series data, especially in regard to electroencephalographic (EEG) signals.

Study of any psychological topic not otherwise included in the curriculum upon expression of mutual interest by students and faculty. {Offered upon demand}

Available only to students who have successfully completed their dissertations. This is a one-year, full-time external clinical internship in which students provide treatment, assessment, and other relevant professional services under intensive and direct professional supervision.

Offered on a CR/NC basis only.