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*Courses marked with an asterisk are offered regularly
INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - *PSYCH 513
3 Credits
An introduction to qualitative research methodologies and epistemologies as applied to psychology. Includes an introduction to philosophical foundations and hands-on training in skills appropriate for carrying out qualitative research.
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - *PSYCH 526
3 Credits
An approach to developmental psychology that incorporates existential-phenomenological thought as well as traditional theories of development.
HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY - PSYCH 535
3 Credits
An overview of the major trends and controversies in the history of psychology from Francis Bacon to the present. While the primary focus will be on the history of ideas and methods, some attention is devoted to the socio-historical context within which the different ideas and methods evolved. The emergence of a human science approach will be discussed from within this historical perspective.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AS A HUMAN SCIENCE - *PSYCH 537
3 Credits
An introduction to the idea that psychology should be developed as a human science. Topics covered include: a historical overview of the project of natural science psychology, an exposition of the existential-phenomenological foundations of human science psychology, and a careful reading of several examples of human science psychology in the areas of cognition, motivation and emotion.
APPROACHES TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - PSYCH 543
3 Credits
An introduction to the ways in which psychology has approached and conceptualized the phenomena of psychopathology. Of particular interest are those approaches that have tended to remain faithful to the richness of human life, e.g., Laing, van den Berg, D. Shapiro, Horney, Boss, Straus, and von Gebsattel.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOTHERAPY - *PSYCH 545
3 Credits
A theoretical and practical introduction to psychotherapy stressing the meaning and structure of being therapeutically present and the fundamental dynamics of the therapeutic process. Grounded in existential phenomenology, the course draws extensively from psychoanalytic and interpersonal sources.
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY I: HUMAN SCIENCE APPROACH - *PSYCH 551
3 Credits
Traditional topics and concerns of social psychology including cultural and cross-cultural issues are explored from one or more of the following human science perspectives: existential-phenomenological, hermeneutical dialectics, dialogal existentialism, and critical emancipatory theory.
EXISTENTIAL-PHENOMENOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS - PSYCH 556
3 Credits
Students will review historical and current existential-phenomenological literature on psychological disorders. The goals are for students to increase their comprehension and to contribute (with attribution) to a publishable survey.
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY - *PSYCH 560
3 Credits
The basic theories and findings of physiological psychology. Topics include neuroanatomy, neural structure, the electro-physiology of neural activity, states of consciousness, motivation, emotion, cognition, language, psychopathology, and drug effects.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY - *PSYCH 566
3 Credits
An exploration of the development and clinical practice of psychoanalytic theory. The course focus varies from a detailed exploration of Freud's early work on hysteria, hypnosis, and suggestion, as well as his writings on dream interpretation, sexual difference, repetition, transference, and group psychology, to a more general introduction to the contemporary field as a whole, focusing on object relations theory.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT - *PSYCH 571
3 Credits
The two foci of this course are (1) the philosophy and practice of individual. Collaborative psychological assessment – gaining access to a person's life world through collaborative exploration of his or her performance across selected tests; and (2) gaining initial familiarity with a range of tests and techniques: MMPI-2, PAI, 16PF, Jackson, Myers-Briggs. WAIS III, WISC III, TAT, Bender, drawings, and sentence completion. Students both take and administer these materials, conduct assessments with volunteers, complete a clinical assessment in the field, and write assessment reports.
COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOTHERAPIES – PSYCH 575
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of cognitive and behavioral therapies in terms of both theoretical conceptualization and practical application. Of particular focus is the various theoretical stances from which these therapies can be undertaken, and their existential, interpersonal implications for both the therapist and the client.
CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY I (MINICOURSE) - *PSYCH 595/596
1 Credit
A discussion and critique of a selected point of view in contemporary psychology, typically presented by a visiting professor.
CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY - *PSYCH 598
3 Credits
A discussion and critique of a selected point of view in contemporary psychology, typically presented by a visiting professor.
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SEMINAR I –* PSYCH 611
3 Credits
Two complementary portions make up this course. One provides a systematic, in-depth presentation of a single qualitative research method, including its philosophy and procedures. Students actively engage in data acquisition and analysis according to the presented method. The other portion affords students the opportunity to develop their own research projects, reporting regularly on their progress and receiving feedback from classmates and the professor.
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH SEMINAR II - *PSYCH 612
3 Credits
Two complementary portions make up this course. One provides a systematic, in-depth presentation of a single qualitative research method, including its philosophy and procedures. Students actively engage in data acquisition and analysis according to the presented method. The other portion affords students the opportunity to develop their own research projects, reporting regularly on their progress and receiving feedback from classmates and the professor.
SPECIAL RESEARCH TOPICS - *PSYCH 613
3 Credits
Special problems in contemporary psychology are selected for intensive study and research (Repeatable).
SPECIAL TOPICS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - PSYCH 614
3 credits
This course may be dedicated to one qualitative research method, or a course directly related to qualitative research, such as philosophy of science or to interpretive psychology. The latter option required department approval.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH - PSYCH 615
1-3 credits
A course in which the student will, with a faculty member's advisement, propose and complete a qualitative research project of his/her own choosing (other than the dissertation).
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH GROUP - PSYCH 616
1-3 Credits
Students participate in a faculty member's ongoing research.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES - *PSYCH 621
3 Credits
Discussion and critique of selected points of view in contemporary psychology, presented by regular faculty. (Repeatable)
BASIC STATISTICAL CONCEPTS - *PSYCH 622
1 Credit
An introduction to basic statistical concepts and operations in psychology. Topics include central tendency, variance, correlation, sampling distributions, and hypothesis testing. This course is a prerequisite for enrolling in Experimental and Statistical Methods - Psych 624.
ETHICS AND STANDARDS IN PSYCHOLOGY - *PSYCH 623
1 Credit
A case study approach to the application of psychology's ethical guidelines and code of conduct. The emphasis on the integration of the student's social philosophy with professional ethics. The history, structure, and functions of professional organizations, as well as contemporary issues professional psychology are reviewed.
EXPERIMENTAL AND STATISTICAL RESEARCH METHODS - PSYCH 624
3 Credits
A review of experimental and statistical research methods, including analysis of variance, multivariate statistics, and meta-analysis. Emphasis is placed on understanding the assumptions that underlie each method, and critically evaluating published research in which these methods are employed.
EMOTION COGNITION & MOTIVATION - PSYCH 637
3 Credits
A survey of different approaches, e.g., the phenomenological, the cognitive, and the psychoanalytic, to the study of emotion. Emphases is placed on the research strategies and conceptual achievements of the various approaches.
PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION - PSYCH 639
3 Credits
An exploration of the phenomena of human communication in their language and non-language aspects, with consideration of cross-cultural issues.
ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE - *PSYCH 640
3 Credits
Weekly seminars and case consultations are used to develop the trainee's skills in psychotherapy and clinical interviewing. The three areas of special focus are: 1) the shared epistemological, ontological, and cultural-historical ground of psychotherapy and existential phenomenology, 2) levels of therapeutic listening and response, with a special emphasis on the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship, 3) clinical interviewing for assessment purposes: presenting problem, history taking, mental status, suicide risk, etc. This course is a pre-requisite for Psych 663.
EXISTENTIAL THEORIES OF HUMAN BEING - *PSYCH 661
3 Credits
The study of a particular existential-phenomenological or hermeneutic thinker with special emphasis placed on his/her philosophical anthropology as a basis for understanding personality.
CASE FORMULATION - *PSYCH 663
3 Credits
Seminars and case consultations with small groups of clinical trainees concerning their actual work with clients. The consultations may be organized around specific themes or specific modes of therapeutic praxis but the course usually draws extensively from both the psychodynamic and existential traditions. Psychology 640 is a pre-requisition.
SEMINAR IN PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY - *PSYCH 668
3 Credits
Focus on one of the following: a major psychoanalytic theorist, a particular tradition in psychoanalysis, or an important psychoanalytic concept. Whichever the focus, the historical context as well as the political and intellectual stakes are explored. Theorists who may be discussed include Freud, Jung, Lacan, Laplanche, and Klein. Traditions that may be discussed include those of Lacan, Klein, object relations theory, French feminism, and American ego psychology. Concepts include transference, sublimation, the drives, the unconscious, and repetition. This course is repeatable.
ADVANCED ASSESSMENT - *PSYCH 671
3 Credits
Introduction to administration and scoring of the Rorschach (Exner's Comprehensive system) as well as continuation of Psych 571, integrating the Rorschach with other tests and techniques in order to consider the client's prognostic issues and to develop tailored interventions.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE - PSYCH 673
3 Credits
Seminars on particular clinical issues, problem area, or field of literature. When offered in summer session this course is based on group supervision of clinical cases. (Repeatable)
PSYCHOLOGY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY - *PSYCH 674
3 Credits
This course considers issues of cultural, ethnic, religious and gender differences in psychology. Those differences are investigated in a variety of psychological areas, such as personal development, social relations and clinical applications.
PHENOMENOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF THE LIFE-WORLD OF THE CHILD - PSYCH 681
3 Credits
Considers how human development involves qualitative changes in the way the world is engaged and experienced. This course examines the ways embodiment, temporality, spatiality, and community are lived and experienced at different stages of life. Students are introduced to phenomenological observation as aspects of the life-world are addressed both concretely and philosophically.
LANGUAGE AND DEVELOPMENT - PSYCH 682
3 Credits
A phenomenological approach to the study of the development of language and the way language shapes the person and the world. Language stands at a point of intersection between the child's experience of the world and the culture into which the child is born. Language is a public system of representation that defines the universal, but it is taken up as a personal means for expression of a particular life. Topics include the embodied character of language (gesture, reference, indexicality), syntax as an existential phenomenon rooted in sociality, language as a constitutive phenomenon, poetry and poesis.
THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT - PSYCH 683
3 Credits
How is the change from child to adult to be interpreted? This course reviews both mainstream and existential-phenomenological theories of the processes of development and learning, including structuralist, cognitive, behaviorist, psychodynamic, and dialectial theories, as well as recent attempts to view development and learning as more than cognitive phenomena, including theories of situated cognition and practice, and cultural psychology.
CHILDHOOD AND SOCIAL WORLD - PSYCH 684
3 Credits
Any theory of child development is implicitly a theory of the construction of social reality, and of a particular historical social order. This course addresses the social contexts of childhood (family, community, state), the social construction of reality, and the constitution of persons. The social and historical character of identity and selfhood will be emphasized.
READINGS IN PSYCHOLOGY - *PSYCH 691
3 Credits
Intensive, supervised study of a particular topic in psychology not covered in one of the other courses. Permission of the chair required.
DISSERTATION - Ph.D. - PSYCH 701
1-6 Credits
The student's completed doctoral dissertation.
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