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    Jun 16, 2024  
2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Prosthodontics - Resident

  
  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • PROR 9010 - Didactic Prosthodontics 8



    Research-


    Lecture Hours: 16

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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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


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  • 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 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 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 - Honors: 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)
    Repeat Status: No
    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, Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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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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  • PSYC 4173 - Social Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    A survey of social influences on individual and group behavior. Special topics will include attitude formation and change, social perception and attribution processes, interpersonal attraction, aggression, altruism, social influence, and group dynamics.


    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 4180 - Biological Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    An examination of the biological bases of behavior and mental processes to include learning, perception, emotion, cognition, personality and deviance.


    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 4950 - Selected Topics (1 TO 3 Credit Hours)



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


    Lecture Hours: 1 TO 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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 4960 - Undergraduate Internship (1 TO 9 Credit Hours)



    Supervised field experience in a variety of cooperating community institutions or agencies. Registration requires advanced planning with the Director of Undergraduate Internships.


    Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester
    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 4990 - Undergraduate Research (1 TO 9 Credit Hours)



    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: 1 TO 9

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: (PSYC3122 >= C or PSYC2990 >= C)
    Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 99
    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 4999 - Senior Capstone Experience (3 Credit Hours)



    A senior level course in which students integrate and apply the scientific method and theories of psychology. In the lab component of the course, students will use theoretical knowledge and research design skills to implement a complete research project. Seminars will include topics that help prepare the student for graduation and futher professional development.


    Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3122 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1BS-PSYCH-BS-Psychology Class Restrictions: Senior-Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic


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  • PSYC 6115 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    The scientific and philosophical antecedents influencing psychology, and the development of psychology’s 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
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6121 - Research Methods I (3 Credit Hours)



    This course covers theory and application of experimental design in psychology. Topics include but are not limited to controlling confounding variables, hypothesis testing, APA style guidelines, and univariate statistics. The use of computers in psychological research will also be covered.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study


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  • PSYC 6122 - Research Methods II (3 Credit Hours)



    A continuation of PSYC 6121 in examining the theory and application of experimental and correlational designs in psychological research. Focus is placed particularly on ultivariate designs and analysis, with other topics including qualitative analyses, research ethics, and APA style guidelines. Computer application of course material will be emphasized.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6121 >= B
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study


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  • PSYC 6126 - Cognitive Assessment (3 Credit Hours)



    Review of theory and application as related to psychological tests of intellectual and cognitive functioning. The application part of the course focuses on supervised practice in the individual administration and scoring of widely used, psychometically sound cognitive tests. Moreover, emphasis is placed on interpretation of test results through, for example, multiple reports and feedback of written communication.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 6127 - Personality Assessment (3 Credit Hours)



    Examination of the theoretical and practical issues in personality and diagnostic assessment, with an emphasis on reliability, validity, and test construction, and an emphasis on diagnosis using the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 6130 - Developmental Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    A study of biological, cognitive, psychosocial and ecological changes in life span development. The evolution of developmental theory is examined with emphasis on current research in the field.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6143 - Behavior Pathology (3 Credit Hours)



    The study of the etiology, explanatory models, and terminology associated with diagnosis of disorders described in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Students will have extensive practice at diagnosing from video clips and written case studies.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC3143 >= C
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study


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  • PSYC 6145 - Therapeutic Interventions I (3 Credit Hours)



    A critical comparison of therapeutic approaches to behavior disorders and problems of daily living, including psychodynamic behavioral, humanistic and cognitive-behavioral models. Practical training in interviewing and therapy is provided.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6143 >= B
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 6146 - Therapeutic Interventions II (3 Credit Hours)



    A continuation of PSYC 6145, with critical comparison of therapeutic approaches to behavior disorders and problems of daily living, including psychodynamic behavioral, humanistic and cognitive-behavioral models. Practical training in interviewing and therapy is provided.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Prerequisites: PSYC6143 >= B and PSYC6145 >= B
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Lecture, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 6147 - Seminar in Group Process (3 Credit Hours)



    The application of psychotherapeutic and counseling theory to group intervention. Group interactions are used to explore feelings, attitudes, cognition, and interpersonal impact upon others. Techniques of group facilitation and personal exploration are emphasized.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    Schedule Type: Seminar - Small Group, Independent Study, Asynchronous Instruction


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  • PSYC 6149 - Career Counseling (3 Credit Hours)



    Examination of theories of career development and approaches to career counseling in a variety of contexts and populations. Students will become familiar with career counseling assessments, counseling techniques, career development across the lifespan, and ethical issues related to practice. Practical training in career counseling is provided.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1MS-PSYCH-MS-Psychology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PSYC 6165 - 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. Special attention will be given to clinical and personal applications of the material.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6168 - Cognitive Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    This course will examine the scientific study of human mental processes, including language, memory, problem solving, concept formation 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 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1MS-PSYCH-MS-Psychology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6173 - Social Psychology and Human Diversity (3 Credit Hours)



    An advanced survey of the traditional areas of research in social psychology including social cognition, the self, attitudes, social influence, prejudice, prosocial behavior, aggression and groups. Emphasis will be placed on relationship of diversity (e.g., gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, disability) with these topic areas.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6175 - Diversity Issues in Counseling (3 Credit Hours)



    Emphasis on knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions with individuals different from the student, including characteristics such as culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, and religious preference. Review of theories, trends, and research in assessing and counseling special populations.


    Lecture Hours: 3

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1MS-PSYCH-MS-Psychology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Class Restrictions: Graduate-Semester Degree Restrictions: Master of Science
    Schedule Type: Lecture


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  • PSYC 6181 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 Credit Hours)



    Consideration of the biological bases of behavior, particularly the role of forebrain structures. Clinical neuropsychology will receive special focus. An undergraduate course in biological psychology is recommended but not required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6182 - Clinical and Addictive Psychopharmacology (3 Credit Hours)



    A critical examination of contemporary chemical-based therapies for psychological disorders; and a survey of the theoretical, etiological and treatment aspects of drug abuse and (especially) drug addiction. Undergraduate preparation in biological psychology and/or psychopharmacology is preferred but not required.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6190 - Professional and Ethical Foundations (1 Credit Hour)



    The course will address multiple professional issues, including licensing, professionalism, the scope of psychology, and specializations in the field. In addition, the course will serve as an orientation to the program. All students will be required to demonstrate competency in their knowledge of the discipline of psychology.


    Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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 6191 - Ethical Issues in Psychology (3 Credit Hours)



    A critical evaluation of the ethical issues associated with the practice of psychology. Students will learn about the APA code of ethics associated with both treatment and research in the discipline. Students will be provided with information to make informed ethical decisions in their profession.


    Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

    Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
    Repeat Status: No
    Program Restrictions: 1MS-PSYCH-MS-Psychology Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
    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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