Psychology (PSYC)
1110.
Introduction to Psychology.
(3)
This course will introduce students to the concepts, theories, significant findings, methodologies, and terminology that apply to the field of psychology.
Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
2110.
Social Psychology.
(3)
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human social influence and interaction, and explores how an individual’s actions, emotions, attitudes and thought processes are influenced by society and other individuals.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2120.
Developmental Psychology.
(3)
Study of human physical and psychological change and stability from a lifespan development perspective.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2220.
Cognitive Psychology.
(3)
The course provides an overview of human cognitive processes such as attention, perception, memory, language, categorization, decision-making, reasoning, and problem solving. Includes methods, theories, and applications.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2250.
Brain and Behavior.
(3)
A general survey of the biological foundations of behavior and mental processes. Students will gain an understanding of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system and their relationships to human behavior.
Prerequisite: 1110 or BIOL 1110 or BIOL 1140.
2270.
Psychology of Learning and Memory.
(3)
This course provides an overview of how information is acquired, stored, retrieved, and manifested in the behavior of human and non-human animals.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2320.
Health Psychology.
(3)
This course examines how biological, psychological, and social factors interact with and affect different areas within health. Course will cover the role of stress in illness, coping with illness, pain management, and the role of health behavior in health and disease.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2330.
Psychology of Human Sexuality.
(3)
Exploration of the psychological, physiological, cultural, social and individual factors that influence sexual behavior, sex roles, and sex identity.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2510.
Statistical Principles for Psychology.
(3)
This course covers introductory-level topics in statistics that are applicable to psychological research. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are covered. Topics include applying statistical formulas to psychological data and interpreting the results of statistical analyses.
Prerequisite: 1110.
2996.
Topics.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
302.
Psychological Research Techniques.
(3)
Application of the concepts covered in PSYC 2510. Includes discussion of basic principles of research design and scientific methodology as applied to psychology.
Prerequisite: 2510.
313.
Case Management in Addictions.
(1)
This overview of the role of case management in the addictions field will examine the relationship of the 12 core functions to service coordination.
Prerequisite: 332 and (347 or 411 or 430).
Restriction: permission of instructor.
324.
Infant Development.
(3)
An advanced course that presents theory and research on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, perceptual and motor development in the first two years of life.
Prerequisite: 2120.
329.
Adolescent Psychology.
(3)
Empirical study of adolescent development from different theoretical perspectives. Organization of individual social patterns through cultural and historical transitions and interplay between risk and protective factors in healthy development as well as deviant behaviors.
Prerequisite: 2120 and 2510.
331.
Psychology of Personality.
(3)
Survey of theory, research and applications of both classical and contemporary approaches to the study of personality.
Prerequisites: 2120 and 2510.
332.
Abnormal Behavior.
(3)
Review of the historical, scientific and ethical issues in the field of psychopathology. Categorization of deviant behavior, theories of abnormal behavior, systems of therapy and relevant research are covered.
Prerequisite: 1110.
335.
Clinical Psychology.
(3)
This course focuses on the assessment of mental disorders, with an emphasis on substance abuse. It also provides an overview of science-based treatments. Additionally it reviews professional issues in psychology, ethical standards, and multicultural issues.
Prerequisite: 1110.
335L.
Clinical Psychology Laboratory.
(2)
This laboratory course is designed to offer students exposure to the wide variety of research that is typically conducted in the field of clinical psychology. It will teach students how to read and critique the relevant literature in an area and how to design solid studies to answer specific research questions.
Prerequisite: 2510 and 332.
342.
Evolution and Human Behavior.
(3)
This course provides an introduction to the evolutionary study of human behavior, from key biological concepts to current theories and findings on the evolution of psychological processes.
Prerequisite: 2250.
344.
Human Neuropsychology.
(3)
The analysis of brain-behavior relationships regarding affect and higher cognitive functions (language, memory, spatial reasoning) in humans.
Prerequisite: 2250.
345.
Neuroscience of Aging and Dementia.
(3)
General survey of topics in the cognitive and brain sciences of aging and dementia. Topics include the etiology of dementia subtypes, treatment, management, and the socioeconomic impact of an increasingly older population demographic.
Prerequisite: 2250.
346.
Introduction to Forensic Psychology.
(3)
This is an advanced psychology course designed for those with an interest in the field of forensic psychology. Forensic psychology applies psychological art and science to legal and quasi-legal problems.
Prerequisite: 332.
347.
Drugs and Behavior.
(3)
Study of the pharmacological action and physiological and psychological effects of drugs of abuse including stimulants, depressants, narcotics and hallucinogens.
Prerequisite: 2250.
360.
Human Learning and Memory.
(3)
How humans acquire and use knowledge. Theoretical and applied issues discussed around the topics of memory structures, attention, forgetting, mnemonics, imagery and individual differences in memory.
Prerequisite: 2220 or 2270.
364.
Psychology of Perception.
(3)
Study of the methods organisms use to gain information about objects. The sensory processes are discussed as a basis for description of more complex perceptual phenomena.
Prerequisite: 2220 or 2270.
**367.
Psychology of Language.
(3)
(Also offered as LING 367 / 567)
Theoretical and methodological issues in psycholinguistics, including comprehension, speech perception and production, language acquisition, bilingualism, brain and language, reading.
Prerequisite: ANTH 1115 or LING 2110 or LING 301 or (PSYC 2110, 2120, 2220, 2250, or 2270).
373.
The Psychology of Horror.
(3)
This course explores the emotion of horror both from the standpoint of theoretical and empirical work on emotion and from the standpoint of critical approaches to the phenomenon of horror in art.
Prerequisite: 1110.
374.
Cultural Psychology [Cross-cultural Psychology].
(3)
Impact of culture on human behavior, learning, personality and other selected topics is examined. Course emphasizes critical analysis, discussion and writing about cross-cultural research and theory.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 2120.
375.
Psychology of Gender [Psychology of Women].
(3)
Survey of research and theory on gender-role stereotypes and gender differences in such contexts as interpersonal relations, the family, the work force, mass media, mental and physical health.
Prerequisite: 1110.
376.
The Psychology of Love.
(3)
An in-depth examination of the universal human experience of love. This course explores the full range of theories on love, including biological, taxonomical, implicit, developmental, cultural, and evolutionary. PSYC 2120 is recommended.
Prerequisite: 1110.
391.
Junior Honors Seminar.
(3)
Discussion of the history and systems of psychology, philosophy of science and research methodology, particularly as related to current topics in psychology.
Prerequisite: (2220 or 2270) and 302.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall}
392.
Junior Honors Seminar.
(3)
Continuation of 391.
Prerequisite: 391.
{Spring}
*400.
History of Psychology.
(3)
An introduction to the major developments and individuals in the history of psychology.
Prerequisite: any 300-level psychology course.
*405.
Crisis Worker Practicum.
(1, may be repeated five times Δ)
Training and experience at Agora Crisis Center. Can lead to national certification. Some weekend, evening and holiday hours required. Minimum commitment: two semesters, weekly four hour shift. Must be 18 and deemed eligible by the Agora Executive Committee.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
408 / 508.
Psychological Research with Diverse Populations.
(3)
This course introduces students to various structural factors that may be challenging for different populations, and different research methods and approaches to engaging and working with diverse populations in culturally appropriate and effective manners.
Prerequisite: 302.
411.
Treatment of Addictions.
(3)
This course will provide an overview of evidence-based approaches to the treatment of alcohol and other substance use disorders.
Prerequisite: 332 or 347 or 430.
412.
Applied Clinical Experience in Addictions Counseling (Field Work).
(1-6 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
This field experience at an addiction agency teaches students to apply classroom learning to practice situations. A licensed counselor supervises.
Prerequisite: 332 and 335 and (347 or 430).
Pre- or corequisite: 313 and 411.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
416 / 516.
Health Disparities.
(3)
This course introduces students to various significant factors that affect health outcomes for a population differently that the general US population, and culturally appropriate research approaches in working with diverse populations experiencing a disparity.
Prerequisite: 302.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
421 / 521.
Advanced Developmental Psychology.
(3)
Investigation of the theoretical bases and critical issues in the area of developmental psychology.
Prerequisite: 2120.
422.
Child Language.
(3)
(Also offered as LING 460 / 560)
John-Steiner, Morford.
Theories, methodologies and findings in child language, from birth to late childhood. Emphasizes implications of child language data for linguistic and psycholinguistic theories. Topics: biological foundations; pre-linguistic communication; phonological, syntactic, semantic and pragmatic development; bilingualism.
Prerequisite: 324 or 360 or **367 or LING 367.
423.
Human Emotions.
(3)
Human emotions evolved to help solve specific problems of survival, reproduction, or social living. We'll discuss the forms and functions of fear, disgust, love, jealousy, anger, pride, embarrassment, shame, guilt, empathy, trust, curiosity, and happiness.
Prerequisite: 1110.
430.
Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorders.
(3)
This advanced psychology course is for those interested in the nature of and prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders and alcohol-related problems.
Prerequisite: 332.
433.
Depression: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention.
(3)
This seminar examines research on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of clinical depressions and mania.
Prerequisite: 2250 and 332.
434.
Behavior Therapies.
(3)
A survey of clinical behavior therapies, including techniques based upon learning theory, self-control, cognitive and social psychological principles. Emphasis is upon treatment outcome research and the practical application of methods to clients’ life problems.
Prerequisite: 332.
439 / 539.
Child Psychopathology.
(3)
Theories and practices related to an understanding of children and adolescents who deviate from normal development either intellectually, educationally, emotionally, physically or in some combination. Relevant family variables are considered.
Prerequisite: 332 and PSYC 2120.
440.
Neuroscience of Sleep and Dreaming.
(3)
Introduction to current concepts and neuroscientific research on sleep and dreaming. The roles of rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep in learning and memory, mood regulation, and mental health are explored.
441.
Sleep: Scientific Investigation.
(3)
This seminar explores research on sleep incorporating molecular biology, math modeling, electrophysiology, comparative biology, developmental psychology, circadian physiology, and anthropology. Students read original research reports and discuss research methods. Background in neuroscience and mathematics necessary.
Prerequisite: 2250 and 302.
443 / 643.
Psychobiology of Emotion.
(3)
The course reviews the psychological science of emotion, particularly the application of objective physiological and neural measurements. Topics will include historical perspective, neuroscience of emotion, physiology of stress, disorders of emotion, and more.
Prerequisite: 1110.
444 / 644.
Advanced EEG Analysis in MatLab.
(3)
The goal of the course is to provide a conceptual, mathematical, and pragmatic understanding of neural time series data, especially in regard to electroencephalographic (EEG) signals.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
445L.
Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory.
(2, may be repeated once Δ)
In DNL we aim to understand the integrative complexity of developmental and disease-related changes in the brain and behavior in the context of epigenetics as measured by neuroimaging (MRI, MEG, EEG) and neuropsychological measures.
Prerequisite: 332.
Pre- or corequisite: 2250.
450 / 650.
Special Topics in Psychology.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Study of any psychological topic not otherwise included in the curriculum upon expression of mutual interest by students and faculty.
450L.
Special Topics in Psychology Laboratory.
(2, no limit Δ)
Psychology laboratory topics not otherwise included in the curriculum. Labs offered upon the expression of mutual interest by students and faculty.
Prerequisite: 2510.
454.
Positive Psychology.
(3)
This will examine theory and research regarding the development of human strengths at an advanced undergraduate level. The course will focus on strengths that promote better functioning including creativity, optimism, wisdom, courage, love, and spirituality.
Prerequisite: 1110.
455L.
Positive Psychology Laboratory.
(2)
This is an advanced lab course teaching how positive psychology theory and research can be applied to improve well-being and success. This is a lab that includes individual and group presentations and several papers.
Prerequisite: 454.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
465L.
Gorilla Observation Laboratory.
(3)
The purpose of this course is to teach students the basic skills needed to take systemic, reliable observational data on captive Lowland Gorillas living at the Albuquerque BioPark.
Prerequisite: (2110 or 2220 or 2270 or 2510 or 302 or *400) and 1110.
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
472.
Psychology of Prejudice.
(3)
This course introduces students to the concept in how stereotypes and prejudice are formed, maintained, and changed, and the effects of prejudice towards an underrepresented minority group within a larger society. PSYC 374 is recommended.
Prerequisite: 2110 or 2120.
491.
Senior Honors Seminar.
(3)
Experimental methods and laboratory techniques. Senior thesis based on independent research. Three hours lab.
Prerequisite: 392.
{Fall}
492.
Senior Honors Seminar.
(3)
Continuation of 491. Three hours lab.
Prerequisite: 491.
{Spring}
499.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
501.
Advanced Statistics.
(3)
Frequency and probability distributions; sampling distributions and point estimation; central tendency, variability and z scores; the normal distribution and the central limit theorem; the logic of hypothesis testing; correlation and regression; multiple regression.
Corequisite: 503L.
{Fall}
502.
Design and Analysis of Experiments.
(3)
Introduction to the logic of experimental design and to experimental designs commonly used in psychology and the corresponding analyses.
Corequisite: 504L.
{Spring}
503L.
Advanced Statistics Laboratory.
(1)
Computational techniques for statistical methods introduced in 501. Emphasis placed on the use of a computerized statistical package, e.g., SPSS®.
Corequisite: 501.
{Fall}
504L.
Design and Analysis of Experiments Laboratory.
(1)
Practical issues related to material introduced in 502. Emphasis placed on use of a computerized statistical package, e.g. SPSS®.
Corequisite: 502.
{Spring}
505.
Research Seminar.
(2)
Facilitates development of active research in first-year graduate students. Presentations include 1) research lectures by faculty and graduate students; and 2) research proposals by class members, critiqued by instructor and classmates.
506.
Seminar in Mathematical Psychology.
(3)
Discussion of recent research in various areas of mathematical psychology, including behavioral decision theory and mathematical learning theory.
507.
Teaching Seminar.
(2)
The course is designed to prepare graduate students, both conceptually and practically, for teaching, with the construction of a professional teaching portfolio as its goal.
508 / 408.
Psychological Research with Diverse Populations.
(3)
This course introduces students to various structural factors that may be challenging for different populations, and different research methods and approaches to engaging and working with diverse populations in culturally appropriate and effective manners.
514.
Health Psychology Interventions.
(3)
This course will examine research and theory on the application of psychological interventions to health problems including coping with illness and health behavior change. The interventions will include stress management, meditation, and cognitive behavior therapies.
516 / 416.
Health Disparities.
(3)
This course introduces students to various significant factors that affect health outcomes for a population differently that the general US population, and culturally appropriate research approaches in working with diverse populations experiencing a disparity.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
521 / 421.
Advanced Developmental Psychology.
(3)
Investigation of the theoretical bases and critical issues in the area of developmental psychology.
528.
Seminar on Cognitive Development.
(3)
A seminar covering theory and research on the development of cognition, organized around Piaget’s constructivist model of cognitive development and subsequent challenges, both theoretical and empirical, to that model.
531.
Pre-Clinical Practicum.
(1)
Course focuses on the practical issues of setting up and conducting therapy, learning clinic procedures and forms, dealing with commonly occurring issues that arise with clients and observing what therapy looks like in the room.
532.
Seminar in Psychopathology.
(3)
A research-bases course that provides a comprehensive study of abnormal behavior. It stresses diagnosis and assessment of psychopathology and examines various theories of etiology. Recommended treatments are mentioned briefly.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
533.
Psychological Evaluation: Cognitive and Neuropsychology Functions.
(3)
Provides an introduction to intelligence testing, contemporary factors influencing intellectual performance, and clinical interpretation of cognitive tests. The neuropsychological implications of cognitive deficits are reviewed, along with different approaches to neuropsychological assessment.
535.
Psychological Evaluation: Personality Functions.
(3)
This course examines: 1) psychometric principles involved in the development and evaluation of psychological tests; 2) major means of personality inventory construction; and 3) the general logic of major personality assessment procedures, including MMPI and Rorschach.
538.
Introduction to Clinical Science.
(3)
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to the issues and literature concerned with the science of clinical psychology.
Restriction: admitted to Ph.D. Psychology.
539 / 439.
Child Psychopathology.
(3)
Theories and practices related to an understanding of children and adolescents who deviate from normal development either intellectually, educationally, emotionally, physically or in some combination. Relevant family variables are considered.
540.
Biological Bases of Behavior.
(3)
Provides an introduction to basic aspects of neuroscience; e.g., historical perspectives, neurocytology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, neuroanatomy. In depth critical discussion of fundamental and current topics.
541.
Introduction to Functional Neuroimaging.
(3)
Provides an introduction to functional neuroimaging, from its history to the present. Technical aspects of commonly used neuroimaging methods will be discussed, along with their interpretation and application to questions in psychology and medicine.
Restriction: Psychology graduate students only.
542.
Seminar in Recovery of Function and Epilepsy.
(3)
Focuses on the literature and current experiments on epilepsy and functional recovery, the two major problems following traumatic brain injury or stroke. Mechanisms of these processes and clinical advancements will be discussed.
551.
Graduate Problems.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member.
554.
Positive Psychology.
(3)
This will examine theory and research regarding the development of human strengths at the graduate level. The course will focus on strengths that may promote better functioning, including creativity, optimism, wisdom, courage, love, and spirituality.
561.
Cognitive Processes I.
(3)
Surveys the major topics and issues in lower order cognitive processes. Includes coverage of fundamental theoretical and empirical work in sensory detection, attention, perception, and motor control.
565.
Seminar in Thought and Language.
(3)
(Also offered as EDPY, LING 565)
The role of language in human cognition is approached from a sociocultural framework. Topics: semiotic systems, languages of the mind, categorization, problem solving, and cognitive pluralism.
569.
Seminar in Psycholinguistics.
(3, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as LING 568)
Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
601.
Multivariate Statistics.
(3)
Course provides overview of multivariate (MV) methods often used in psychology: data screening; multiple regression, MANOVA, MANCOVA, discriminant analysis, exploratory factor analysis, multiway frequency logistic models; brief introductions to structural equation models and multi-level models.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
604.
Latent Variable Modeling.
(3)
The goal of this course is to introduce a group of statistical techniques, known as latent variable models, to characterize unobserved variables. We will cover factor analysis, structural equation modeling, and related techniques.
605.
Advanced Latent Variable Modeling.
(3)
The goal of this course is to cover a range of latent variable models that can be used to characterize unobserved variables, including factor analysis, factor mixture modeling, and latent growth and growth mixture models.
610.
Case Conference Practicum.
(1, no limit Δ)
A bimonthly seminar learning experience where clinical graduate students meet with faculty to present and discuss ongoing, interesting or challenging cases.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
629.
Culture and Human Development.
(3)
This course introduces students to concept and method in cultural psychology and developmental science, focusing on how development proceeds within a variety of cultural contexts and at various levels of psychological functioning.
630.
Seminar in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
(3)
Course emphasizes investigation, evaluation, and discussion of areas of specialized knowledge or inquiry relevant to the profession or field of study.
631.
Psychotherapy Practicum.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Graduate students in the doctoral program in clinical psychology provide psychotherapy to clients in the UNM Psychology Clinic under the supervision of the clinical faculty.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
634.
Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology.
(3)
This seminar is principally concerned with ethics in psychology research, service delivery, training and teaching. Topics in career development and contemporary controversies in professional psychology are also dealt with.
636.
Diversity Multicultural Perspectives in Clinical Psychology.
(3)
This course provides an overview of multicultural counseling including the principles of understanding one's values and biases, understanding and respecting the client's worldview, and using culturally appropriate interventions.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
637.
Empirically Supported Treatments.
(3)
The purpose of the seminar is to provide a broad overview of the empirically-supported treatments movement and to teach student how to effectively deliver empirically-supported treatments for specific psychological disorders.
641.
Seminar in Cognition, Brain and Behavior.
(2, no limit Δ)
Critical examination of recent empirical and theoretical articles on behavioral/cognitive neuroscience topics selected by students.
643 / 443.
Psychobiology of Emotion.
(3)
The course reviews the psychological science of emotion, particularly the application of objective physiological and neural measurements. Topics will include historical perspective, neuroscience of emotion, physiology of stress, disorders of emotion, and more.
644 / 444.
Advanced EEG Analysis in MatLab.
(3)
The goal of the course is to provide a conceptual, mathematical, and pragmatic understanding of neural time series data, especially in regard to electroencephalographic (EEG) signals.
650 / 450.
Special Topics in Psychology.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Study of any psychological topic not otherwise included in the curriculum upon expression of mutual interest by students and faculty.
{Offered upon demand}
691.
Clinical Internship.
(1-6)
Available only to students who have successfully completed their dissertations. This is a one-year, full-time external clinical internship in which students provide treatment, assessment, and other relevant professional services under intensive and direct professional supervision.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
