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Course Descriptions

 

Prosthodontics - Resident
  

  • PROR 7023 - Classic Literature Review I (2 Credit Hours)


    The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7024 - Occlusion/Articulator Seminar I (4 Credit Hours)


    These seminars are a combination of literature reviews covering all aspects of occlusion and mandibular movement, lectures that coordinate with the literature reviews, and hands-on workshops through which the residents are taught the materials, instruments and techniques for recording, measuring, modifying and understanding occlusion and mandibular movement as it pertains to prosthodontics. Several of the most common and useful articulator systems are presented.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7025 - Maxillofacial Prosthodontics I (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques and procedures employed for the prosthetic rehabilitation and long term management of patients with maxillofacial defects of developmental, traumatic injury or pathologic origin.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7026 - Implant Seminar I (2 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7027 - Resident Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Seminar (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents gain experience in making oral presentations to their peers. Residents are provided a list of seminar topics and must thoroughly research the topic, prepare a well-organized, thorough and up-to-date Powerpoint presentation, and then deliver this presentation in a seminar session with their fellow residents and supervising faculty. Residents must be able to respond to questions with appropriate evidence from the literature.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7031 - Current Literature Review II (2 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents review and critique selected articles from the recent prosthodontics literature.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7032 - Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Conference II (4 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of their assigned patients to the Program Director and fellow residents. Case presentations must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, and clinical exam information. With these aids a primary and, if appropriate, two alternative treatment plans are presented.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7033 - Classic Literature Review II (2 Credit Hours)


    The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7034 - Prosthodontics Board Review I (2 Credit Hours)


    The Prosthodontics Board Review course is a seminar designed to prepare prosthodontic residents for the oral section of the American Board of Prosthodontics Examination. Residents are assigned questions related to topics covered on the ABP exam and are expected to research these topics in the scientific literature in order to develop well-reasoned and clear responses to each question.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7035 - Prosthodontics Biomaterials (2 Credit Hours)


    This is a comprehensive course introducing the resident to the chemistry and physical properties pertinent to the most commonly used prosthodontic dental materials.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7036 - Implant Seminar I (2 Credit Hours)


    This is an ongoing lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the prosthodontics resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7037 - Temporomandibular Dysfunction (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques of diagnosis and treatment of patients with temporomandibular dysfunction.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7121 - Clinical Prosthodontics I (13 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 13

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 7131 - Clinical Prosthodontics II (23 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 23

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8021 - Current Literature Review III (2 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents review and critique selected articles from the recent prosthodontics literature.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8022 - Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Conference III (4 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of their assigned patients to the Program Director and fellow residents. Case presentations must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, and clinical exam information. With these aids a primary and, if appropriate, two alternative treatment plans are presented.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8023 - Classic Literature Review III (2 Credit Hours)


    The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8024 - Maxillofacial Prosthodontics II (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques and procedures employed for the prosthetic rehabilitation and long term management of patients with maxillofacial defects of developmental, traumatic injury or pathologic origin.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8025 - Temporomandibular Dysfunction (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a lecture/seminar course in which prosthodontics residents are introduced to the techniques of diagnosis and treatment of patients with temporomandibular dysfunction.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8026 - Occlusion/Articulator Seminar II (4 Credit Hours)


    These seminars are a combination of literature reviews covering all aspects of occlusion and mandibular movement, lectures that coordinate with the literature reviews, and hands-on workshops through which the residents are taught the materials, instruments and techniques for recording, measuring, modifying and understanding occlusion and mandibular movement as it pertains to prosthodontics. Several of the most common and useful articulator systems are presented.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8027 - Resident Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Seminar II (1 Credit Hour)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents gain experience in making oral presentations to their peers. Residents are provided a list of seminar topics and must thoroughly research the topic, prepare a well-organized, thorough and up-to-date Powerpoint presentation, and then deliver this presentation in a seminar session with their fellow residents and supervising faculty. Residents must be able to respond to questions with appropriate evidence from the literature.


    Lecture Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8028 - Implant Seminar III (2 Credit Hours)


    This is an ongoing lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the prosthodontics resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8031 - Current Literature Review IV (2 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents review and critique selected articles from the recent prosthodontics literature.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8032 - Prosthodontics Treatment Planning Conference IV (4 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of their assigned patients to the Program Director and fellow residents. Case presentations must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, and clinical exam information. With these aids a primary and, if appropriate, two alternative treatment plans are presented.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8033 - Classic Literature Review IV (2 Credit Hours)


    The Classic Literature Review in Prosthodontics course is a seminar in which a select number of articles relating to each of the main areas of interest in prosthodontics is reviewed and critically evaluated for its significance to the historical development and current practice of Prosthodontics. Each resident is responsible for reviewing the articles assigned to him or her.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8034 - Prosthodontics Board Review II (2 Credit Hours)


    The Prosthodontics Board Review course is a seminar designed to prepare prosthodontic residents for the oral section of the American Board of Prosthodontics Examination. Residents are assigned questions related to topics covered on the ABP exam and are expected to research these topics in the scientific literature in order to develop well-reasoned and clear responses to each question.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8035 - Implant Seminar IV (2 Credit Hours)


    This is an ongoing lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the prosthodontics resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.


    Lecture Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8120 - Clinical Prosthodontics 34


    Prosthodontic patient care clinic.


    Lab Hours: 850

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8121 - Clinical Prosthodontics III (19 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 19

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8130 - Clinical Prosthodontics 21


    Clinical Patient Care


    Other Contact Hours: 33

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 8131 - Clinical Prosthodontics IV (23 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 23

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9010 - Didactic Prosthodontics 8


    Research-


    Lecture Hours: 16

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9020 - Didactic Prosthodontics 20


    Current Literature Review Treatment Planning Conference Clinical Research


    Lecture Hours: 12

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9022 - Predoctoral Teaching I (8 Credit Hours)


    Third-year prosthodontics residents gain experience in clinical, pre-clinical laboratory, and/or lecture format teaching based on the opportunities available in the DMD program curriculum at the time this teaching rotation assignment occurs. Residents are assigned to student teaching for one half-day session per week for the semester.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9023 - Clinical Research I (3 Credit Hours)


    Prosthodontics residents gain experience in research beginning in the first year. They must select a research topic and prepare a research protocol during their first year. The research protocol should be approved by the start of year two, when data collection begins. Residents should complete research data collection and analysis by the fall of year three, and prepare a research paper for publication and/or presentation before they complete the program in the spring of the third year.


    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9024 - Occlusion/Articulator Seminar III (4 Credit Hours)


    This is an ongoing lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the prosthodontics resident to the theoretical principles, designs and materials used in osseointegrated implant prosthodontics.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9030 - Didactic Prosthodontics 28


    Lecture Hours: 22

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9031 - Prosthodontics Completed Treatment Presentation Conference (3 Credit Hours)


    This is a seminar course in which third year prosthodontics residents prepare and present case presentations of the treatment they have completed on their assigned patients. Case presentations are prepared in ABP format and must include clinical photos, radiographs, mounted diagnostic casts, written history, clinical exam information, treatment performed, and an evaluation of treatment outcomes.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9032 - Predoctoral Teaching II (4 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9033 - Clinical Research II (3 Credit Hours)


    Prosthodontics residents gain experience in research beginning in the first year. They must select a research topic and prepare a research protocol during their first year. The research protocol should be approved by the start of year two, when data collection begins. Residents should complete research data collection and analysis by the fall of year three, and prepare a research paper for publication and/or presentation before they complete the program in the spring of the third year.


    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9034 - Prosthodontic Board Review III (6 Credit Hours)


    Lab Hours: 6

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 4
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9120 - Clinical Prosthodontics 21


    Prosthodontic patient care clinic.


    Lab Hours: 525

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9121 - Clinical Prosthodontics V (19 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 19

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9130 - Clinical Prosthodontics 21


    Clinical Patient Care


    Other Contact Hours: 33

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PROR 9131 - Clinical Prosthodontics VI (24 Credit Hours)


    This is a clinical course for residents in advanced prosthodontics. Residents are assigned patients for comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation and treatment and must complete a specified number of advanced prosthodontic procedures and complete treatment on a specified number of patients in order to satisfy the requirements for completion of the certificate program.


    Lab Hours: 24

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 2
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.

Psychiatry
  

  • PSRY 5000 - Basic Psychiatry (10 Credit Hours)


    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Phase II This required six week clerkship will allow the student intensive experience with diagnosis and the treatment of psychiatric patients. The student will perform a complete evaluation of assigned patients, with collaboration and guidance of the staff, including a physical and mental status examination involved in formulating and carrying out a treatment plan for the patient including use of individual psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, family therapy, group therapy and other therapeutic modalities.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 50

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5002 - Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to learn directly about the medicine/psychiatry interface. This medical/psychiatric experience can be invaluable for those going into any specialty in medicine.


    Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5004 - Family Therapy (7 Credit Hours)


    Students desiring supervision and training in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of individuals from a family systems perspective are encouraged to sign up for this elective. Students can expect to be involved in the treatment of marital and family therapy cases in both the outpatient and inpatient units. Supervision for these activities will be provided by faculty and will include live case observation as well as opportunities in psychotherapy. Students will attend Residents’ Family Therapy Seminars, Weekly Outpatient Live Case Conferences, and Inpatient Family Assessment and Treatment Teams. Students will be assigned readings designed to acquaint them with basic and advanced clinical issues involved in Family Therapy approaches to treatment.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 10

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5005 - Psychiatry Off-Campus Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Special arrangements can be made for elective rotations at other institutions or for preceptorships with individual psychiatrists.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 2
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5007 - Eating Disorders Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Students will be given an opportunity to be an active member of the MCG Eating Disorders Treatment Team. Dependent upon previous experience, students will be given a number of responsibilities to include the observation and participation of initial assessments and evaluations as well as individual and group psychotherapy of both inpatient and outpatient eating disordered patients. Psychopharmacological management and medical assessment and treatment will also be emphasized. Reading material will be provided concerning a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of eating disorders.


    Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5010 - Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    3-South is an adult inpatient psychiatric unit offering an interdisciplinary approach to patient care. The student will be included as an integral part of a general hospital psychiatry inpatient team. Responsibilities will include direct patient care, participation in team meetings, participation in group therapy, psychotherapy with supervision, and associated didactic learning experiences. The diverse patient population on 3South will provide the student with learning experiences in Eating Disorders, Electroconvulsive Therapy and Organic Mental Disorders, as well as Mood and Psychotic Disorders. The student will also have the opportunity of gaining experience in crisis intervention, family therapy, psychopharmacology, application of behavioral therapy, inpatient psychotherapy and management of medical problems contributing to psychiatric illness.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5017 - Clinical Neurobiology Research Sem (7 Credit Hours)


    The objective of the Clinical Neurobiology Research Seminar will be to familiarize the student with current topics in the clinical neurosciences. Emphasis will be placed on a critical reading of the literature, with teaching focused on methods of evaluating the integrity and context of the research literature. Topics will focus on the relationship of behavior to brain chemistry. Discussion will highlight the functional role of different neurotransmitter receptor subtypes, neuropeptides, and second messengers in regulation of stress adaptation, and the expression of cognitive, emotional and perceptual behaviors. The course will review selected advances in behavioral neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology and the genetic bases of personality. Each student will be required to write a review paper for course completion. The goals of the seminar will be both to contribute toward the development of the student’s interest in a particular area, as well as to integrate an understanding of where the field is advancing relevant to future physician careers.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 20

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5021 - Neuropsychology in Adult and Aged Non-Human Primates (7 Credit Hours)


    To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to participate in an ongoing research program in which rhesus monkeys are trained to perform certain operant tasks used to assess cognition and memory.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 38

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5023 - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    To provide the student doctor with knowledge of diagnostic issues, evaluation strategies, behavioral and pharmacologic treatments, and mental health resources available for children. This rotation focuses on the treatment of children and adolescents admitted for acute psychiatric care but includes one afternoon of medication clinic per week to allow experience with children and adolescents who are followed for less acute issues such as maintenance of depression, ADHD and behavioral disruption.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Other Contact Hours: 38

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5028 - Psychiatric and Psychosocial Issues of HIV/AIDS (7 Credit Hours)


    In this elective, students will be given an opportunity to explore the psychological impact of HIV/AIDS by participating as part of MCG’s HIV/AIDS Mental Health Treatment Team. Students will participate in the treatment of individuals infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS through assessment, individual and group therapy, and psychological consultation in several HIV/AIDS treatment environments.


    Lab Hours: 3 Other Contact Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


    Click here for the Schedule of Classes.
  

  • PSRY 5029 - Molecular Neurobiology of Treatment Outcome of Schizophrenia (7 Credit Hours)


    This elective will explore the molecular neurobiological markers of antipsychotic actions on the brain in rats. The common molecular markers will be studied in body fluids of early psychotic and chronic schizophrenic patients before and after treatment with antipsychotics. The association of these molecular substrates to several key symptomatic dimensions will be examined in patients to understand their clinical applicability. The students will be trained in all aspects of laboratory analysis as well as to watch the clinical assessment of patients. This elective includes two weekly contact hours of seminar.


    Lab Hours: 30 Other Contact Hours: 5

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5030 - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Experience (7 Credit Hours)


    Students are offered the opportunity to work directly with faculty and child psychiatry fellows in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents (2-18 years) with a variety of behavioral and emotional problems. Emphasis will be placed on evaluating the child’s performance in family, school, and social situations along with biological predisposition to illness. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in intake assessments, individual psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy while receiving supervision in these practices. Elective goals will include familiarization with diagnostic issues, evaluation strategies, and behavioral and pharmacological treatments.


    Lecture Hours: 4 Other Contact Hours: 35

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5033 - Elective in Residential Treatment (7 Credit Hours)


    Goals: To educate and expose students to the general medical principles and management of critically ill surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit environment. Objectives: To provide the student doctor with the opportunity to become a member of a treatment team that includes a forensic and child psychiatrist, understand psychopathology of adolescents with self-destructive and aggressive behaviors, learn about specific evaluation and treatment of sexually reactive and aggressive behaviors, learn and practice the evaluation of trauma and aggression with specific skills taught in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), learn about the psychopharmacology of these disorders, learn about the role of the physician in multidisciplinary teams, and learn about substance abuse/dependence evaluation and treatment in this population. At the end of the rotation, students will be able to perform a basic evaluation of adolescents with aggression problems, trauma, sexually aggressive behavior, and substance abuse/dependence issues; perform the cognitive restructuring part of CBT; perform a basic substance dependence evaluation; use the following assessment tools: Children’s Depressive Inventory, Trauma Symptom Scales for Children and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test; understand the Abel screen and the JSOAP for sexually aggressive patients; and understand the psychopathology of PTSD and how to assess patients for it. Students will participate in treatment teams performing psychotherapy, evaluations, psychiatric supervision and teaching, and doing a brief presentation. Clinical performance evaluations by faculty assess the following skills: patient care - psychiatric interviewing, mental status examination, performance on administering assessment tools, and understanding the psychopharmacology of this population; medical knowledge - practice-based learning and improvement, professionalism, interpersonal and communication skills and system-based learning.


    Other Contact Hours: 8

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5034 - Applied Clinical Psychopharmacology (7 Credit Hours)


    To provide the learner with exposure to application of advanced psychopharmacology in clinical psychiatry. To provide the learner with an opportunity to research and critically interpret literature on topics of psychopharmacology. To provide the learner with an opportunity to participate in writing a literature review-type article on a psychopharmacology topic.


    Other Contact Hours: 25

    Grade Mode: Normal
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSRY 5035 - Psychological Approaches to Chronic Pain (7 Credit Hours)


    To provide the learner with exposure to the biopsychosocial approach to the assessment and treatment of chronic pain patients. To provide the learner with opportunity to research and critically interpret literature on topics of pain psychology. To provide the learner with an opportunity to participate in writing a literature review-type article on a topic relevant to pain psychology or to present a relevant topic at the Pain Medicine Lecture Series.


    Other Contact Hours: 25

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSRY 5037 - Special Elective Mind Body Medicine (7 Credit Hours)


    Goal: 1.To introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of mind body medicine as practiced in a community hospital based setting. 2. To introduce the medical student to a diverse population of patients with chronic medical illnesses and explore the application of evidence based mind body interventions toward symptom reductions, relapse prevention and improved quality of life. 3. Exposure and clinical experience with a variety of evidence based mind body interventions.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 2 Other Contact Hours: 40 TO 50

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Level Restrictions: Professional Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Directed Study (one-to-one), Internship/Practicum


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  • PSRY 5038 - Special Elective Psychiatric Epidemiology Research (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of psychiatric epidemiology research and the practice of reviewing scientific literature. The student will also learn ways to disseminate scientific information such as poster presentations and scientific articles.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 30

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Major Restrictions: Medicine Level Restrictions: Professional Semester Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5039 - Neuropsychology/Rehabilitation Psychology Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    This course will introduce the medical student to the fundamentals of the clinical practice and research of neuropsychology/rehabilitation psychology. The course will also introduce the medical student to the practice of reviewing scientific literature as would be relevant for dissemination of scientific information, such as poster presentations and scientific articles. The course will provide the student with learning experiences related to the provision of neuropsychology/psychology evaluation and treatment (e.g. psychotherapy) to inpatients and outpatients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and other cognitive disorders, seizure disorders, toxic metabolic disorders, encephalopathies, chronic pain, movement disorders (including Parkinson’s disease), and stroke, with or without co-morbid mental health disorders.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 45

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • PSRY 5040 - Research Elective in Psychotic Disorders (3 Credit Hours)


    The student will demonstrate basic understanding of areas of research in psychiatry, particularly in psychotic disorders. The student will perform clinical care of patients with psychotic disorders. The student will examine and appraise current literature in a manner relevant for dissemination of scientific information. The student will develop a presentation for the departmental journal club, case conference, or any other appropriate venue.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 4 TO 6

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • PSRY 5041 - Addiction Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Provides the exposure to the diagnosis and treatment of addiction disease with and without medical and psychiatric co-morbidity. Student will become familiar with the clinical practice of addiction psychiatry at various levels of care to include inpatient, residential partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Patient population may include adolescents, young adults, geriatric, as well as adult patients. Patient care will include detoxification, psychopharmacology, individual, group and milieu therapy and 12 step facilitator.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 2 Other Contact Hours: 40 TO 45

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • PSRY 5043 - Emergency Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    Introduce medical students to the fundamentals of emergency psychiatry.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 35

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5044 - Neurostimulation Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    This course introduces the medical student to the fundamentals of therapeutic neurostimulation in psychiatry and to the care of patients with severe, treatment-resistant neuropsychiatric conditions.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 40

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5045 - Advanced Psychiatry Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    To prepare the student doctor for internship in psychiatry by becomeing an integral part of interdisciplinary treatment teams in various mental health care settings.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 2 Other Contact Hours: 40 TO 50

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Directed Study (one-to-one), Internship/Practicum


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  • PSRY 5046 - Mood Disorders Externship (7 Credit Hours)


    This elective includes a clinical component along with an optional research component. The student will attend a specialized moods disorder clinic and participate in all aspects of clinical care including formulation of diagnosis and management plan,, addressing all aspects of care and various treatment modalities. The elective will include regular meetings for discussion of seminal articles in mood disorders and suicide prevention in addition to attendance of formal educational activities. The optional research component will involve mentoring to develop interest in one area related to mechanistic understanding, psychopharmacology, neuroscience, brain stimulation, electrophysiology research of mood disorders, or suicide prevention. This will include participation in a research project in one of these areas, presentation or publication of the data, and/or mentoring in preparation of a student grant application.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 8 TO 24 Other Contact Hours: 1 TO 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Repeat Status: No
    Campus Restrictions: Main Campus Degree Restrictions: Doctor of Medicine
    Schedule Type: Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • PSRY 5086 - Phase I Elective: Eating Disorders (1 Credit Hour)


    Prerequisite: None Students will be exposed to the assessment and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and various other feeding disorders. Experience may include initial evaluations, consultations within the Children’s Medical Center and MCG Hospital and observation of individual, group and family therapy with patients presenting the aforementioned diagnoses.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Other Contact Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5087 - Topical Issues in Psychiatry (1 Credit Hour)


    This is an introductory course designed to give students a proactive perspective on the modern practice and science of psychiatry. The elective will be taught by a variety of psychiatry faculty sharing their expertise and insights in an informal seminar format. Topics will include: “What is a Shrink?”, “Neuroimaging and Psychiatry” (what does schizophrenia really look like?), “The Electric World of Electronconvulsive Therapy” (shock treatments), “Research Today” highlighting current research efforts in the Department, and related topics over the course of the elective. Opportunities to tour clinical facilities and participate in clinical rounds on psychiatric patients will be included.


    Other Contact Hours: 1

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group


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  • PSRY 5088 - Freshmen Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Experience (1 Credit Hour)


    The goals will be to become comfortable in eliciting pertinent information from children, adolescents and their families to facilitate diagnosis a treatment.


    Other Contact Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No Repeat Limit: 0
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5089 - Psychiatry: From Clinical Practice to Research (1 Credit Hour)


    Students will shadow both course directors in an outpatient setting during the elective time to gain a more in-depth understanding of adult and childhood mental illnesses. The student will be exposed to both the clinical care of individuals with mental illness and will have opportunity to further their knowledge about the importance of research including observations of research visits and reviewing research opportunities for those with psychiatric disorders.


    Other Contact Hours: 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia
    Schedule Type: Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSRY 5090 - Phase I Research Elective in Psychotic Disorders (1 Credit Hour)


    This elective provides introductory experience in psychotic disorders research.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Program Restrictions: MD_MEDD-Medicine
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


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  • PSRY 5999 - Basic Clerkship Remediation in Psychiatry (1 Credit Hour)


    Remediation of the Basic Core Clerkship in Psychiatry


    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Prerequisites: PSRY5000
    Schedule Type: Independent Study


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  • RPSY 5000 - Psychiatry (27 Credit Hours)


    Lecture Hours: 20 Other Contact Hours: 50

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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  • RPSY 5001 - Child Psychiatry (27 Credit Hours)


    Other Contact Hours: 55

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    College Restrictions: Residents
    Schedule Type: Internship/Practicum


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Psychology
  

  • PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to the full breadth of the science and practice of psychology including such topics as research methodology, neurobiology, learning, cognition, emotion and abnormal psychology, development, personality, and social psychology.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 1101H - Introduction to General Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to the full breadth of the science and practice of psychology including such topics as research methodology, neurobiology, learning, cognition, emotion and abnormal psychology, development, personality, and social psychology. This is an Honors Course.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment (3 Credit Hours)


    An examination of applied psychological theory and research as related to self exploration, enhancement of mental health and well being, and prevention of behavioral and mental disorders. Topics will include values development, conflict resolution, lifestyle management, anxiety and stress, and effective interpersonal communication.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 2103 - Introduction to Human Development (3 Credit Hours)


    The study of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial changes across the life span. Major developmental theories and research will be examined. Note: This course is intended primarily for nursing and allied health majors. For more detailed coverage of developmental topics, the student may wish to consider PSYC 3131 and/or PSYC 3133.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 2150 - Introduction to Human Diversity (3 Credit Hours)


    An examination of a variety of gender, age, racial, ethnic and cultural issues from a psychological and, to a lesser extent, biological perspective, especially as these influence individual development. Emphasis will be placed on historical trends, communication, critical thinking, and healthy functioning in an increasingly diverse world.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 2990 - Undergraduate Research (1 TO 4 Credit Hours)


    Early level supervised research on a psychological topic of interest to the student and supervisor. Advanced planning is required since activities must be approved by ethics committees of AU and any host agency.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 TO 4

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 9
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one)


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  • PSYC 3121 - Quantitative Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of parametric and nonparametric statistics used in correlational and experimental designs in psychological research, including computer applications. This course is a prerequisite to PSYC 3122, Research Methods, and to most all 4000-level PSYC courses.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C or PSYC1105 >= C) and (MATH1111 >= D or MATH1001 >= D or MATH1113 >= D) and PSYC3190 >= C
    Repeat Status: No Co-Requisites: PSYC3190
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 3122 - Research Methods (3 Credit Hours)


    A survey of correlational and experimental research methods used in psychology. Students will use scientific methods in conducting research projects and will write reports using APA style. This course is a prerequisite to most all 4000-level PSYC courses.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C or PSYC1105 >= C) and PSYC3121 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 3131 - Child and Adolescent Development (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and maturational changes from conception through adolescence. Developmental theories and research are presented with emphasis on applying concepts to life experience.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C or PSYC1105 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 3133 - Adult Development and Aging (3 Credit Hours)


    A study of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and psychosocial changes occurring from young adulthood to old age. Focus is placed on topics such as preventive health measures, relationships, work and retirement, and death and dying issues.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching


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  • PSYC 3140 - Theories of Personality (3 Credit Hours)


    A survey of major theories of personality along with primary research on the biological, sociocultural and psychological foundations of personality. Emphasis will be placed on the integrated aspects of personality.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 3143 - Abnormal Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    The study of various forms of maladaptive behaviors and intellectual deficits with focus upon terminology and classification systems, etiology, and recognition of primary symptoms.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 3145 - Clinical Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    A critical examination of psychological and biological/medical interventions with disturbed individuals, principally to compare various diagnostic approaches and major psychotherapeutic models.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3143 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PSYC 3178 - Psychology Applied to the Workplace (3 Credit Hours)


    A survey of psychology as applied to the workplace. Topics include personnel selection, training, performance appraisal, motivation, work vs. leisure; leadership, and organizational development.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 3180 - Drugs and Behavior (3 Credit Hours)


    An introduction to psychopharmacology in its broadest sense, including drug-taking relationships with sociocultural and economic factors, mechanisms of drug action, drug classifications, psychological effects of drugs, abuse and addiction, and psychotherapeutic drugs.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 3183 - Health Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    A survey of the scientific and clinical study of behavior as it relates to wellness, disease, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching


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  • PSYC 3188 - Human Sexuality (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will provide an overview of sexual development along with the biological, sociocultural, and psychological influences on sexuality and sexual behavior. Sexual dysfunctions, deviations, and victims of sexual assault will also be discussed.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 3190 - Ethical and Professional Foundations (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will provide an examination of career opportunities for persons majoring in psychology. In addition the course provides an overview of ethics related to psychology, a foundation in scientific reading and writing, and the foundation to be competitive for future careers.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C or PSYC1103 >= C or SOCI1103 >= C)
    Repeat Status: No
    Major Restrictions: Psychology
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 3950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 5 Credit Hours)


    A study, either in a special classroom or on an individual (but supervised) basis, of a selected psychological topic not addressed in the current curriculum.


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 5

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC1101 >= C or PSYC1101H >= C)
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 98
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Asynchronous Instruction, Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis, Dissertation


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  • PSYC 4115 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    The scientific and philosophic antecedents and trends influencing psychology and the development of its principal theoretical schools. Emphasis will be placed on understanding current trends from an historical perspective.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching


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  • PSYC 4125 - Psychological Tests and Measurement (3 Credit Hours)


    Construction and characteristics of tests and measurement scales, including standardization, reliability and validity. The course will include a survey of individual and group tests used in various psychological, educational, business and clinical settings.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching, Internship/Practicum, Thesis


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  • PSYC 4165 - Learning Principles and Applications (3 Credit Hours)


    The course will focus on the theory and methods of empirically derived principles of conditioning and learning on human and animal subjects.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 4168 - Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hours)


    This course will examine the scientific study of human mental processes, including language, memory, problem solving, and attention. The course will emphasize thinking critically about issues central to cognition, grasping the logic of research design and understanding how to weigh evidence in evaluating explanations.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Asynchronous Instruction


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