• PSY 4525: Psychobiology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Lab portion of PSY 4520/BIOL 4520. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: PSY 3710 OR BIOL 2420 (either Grade C or higher); AND PSY 3000 OR BIOL 3150 (either Grade C or higher); AND Psychology major, Psychology minor, Health Psychology minor, Biology major, or Integrated Studies major with Psychology or Biology emphasis. Corequisites: PSY 4520 or BIOL 4520. FA (even)
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• PSY 4800R: Directed Research I

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Students will work on a specific research project under the direction of a faculty member. Student involvement will depend on the student's preparation and interest. Completion of the course will require a paper (using supporting scientific sources, in APA style) related to the research problem. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends in psychology to research design. 2. Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. 3. Apply the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. 4. Describe how psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• PSY 4801R: Directed Research II

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Students will work on a specific research project under the direction of a faculty member. Student involvement will depend on the student's preparation and interest. Completion of the course will require a paper (using supporting scientific sources, in APA style) related to the research problem. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply previous coursework knowledge with a practical research experience and exposure to a current research topic in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 4800R (Grade C or higher), and Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• PSY 4802R: Directed Research III

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Students will work on a specific research project under the direction of a faculty member. Student involvement will depend on the student's preparation and interest. Completion of the course will require a paper (using supporting scientific sources, in APA style) related to the research problem. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply previous coursework knowledge with a practical research experience and exposure to a current research topic in Psychology. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• PSY 4810R: Internships and Field Experience

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Application of psychological principles in community settings with supervision by faculty member and qualified personnel at cooperating agencies. Requires a contract agreed upon by student, agency supervisor, and faculty sponsor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Critique the connections between their work experience and the content of psychology. 2. Demonstrate professional skills and attitudes toward professional etiquette. 3. Apply theories learned in course studies in a professional setting. 4. Select a clear direction in their education and career path. FA, SP
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• PSY 4820R: Applied Behavior Analysis Supervised Experiential Learning

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Supervised learning experiences applying behavior analysis interventions in real-world settings. In addition to supervised internship hours at remote sites, students will meet one hour per week with the instructor. *COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1) Demonstrate an understanding of ethical application of behavior analysis in real-world settings; 2) Apply appropriate skills in appropriate internship setting under authorized supervision; 3) Acquire enough supervised hours to qualify for BCaBA certification. FA, SP
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• PSY 4860R: Psychology Practicum

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Students work in local or regional agencies or institutions by observing or participating in professional activities under appropriate supervision. Repeatable up to 9 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles and theories in psychology and apply that understanding to this specific practicum experience. 2. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, where appropriate, scientific methodology to the addressing and perhaps solving a specific problem related to this practicum experience. 3. Demonstrate competence in ethical uses of psychology as a science applied to a specific practicum experience. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP, SU
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• PSY 4910: Capstone Research in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Fulfills Psychology Capstone requirement. Requires consolidation of information, skills, and knowledge learned throughout students' undergraduate studies, particularly in the Psychology Core and research areas, to conduct independent research to further develop their understanding of Psychology as a science. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate major theories, concepts, and empirical findings related to a topic of interest. 2. Design and produce a major APA project and revise it in light of critical feedback. 3. Differentiate between relevant and irrelevant source material. 4. Apply and critique basic research methods in psychology. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PSY 3010 (Grade C or higher); AND Psychology Major; AND Senior standing; or instructor permission. FA, SP
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• PSY 4920: Capstone Seminar in Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Fulfills Psychology Capstone requirement. Requires that students write an APA-style review paper about an area of Psychology in which they have an occupational interest, engage in a collaborative research project, and create a professional planning portfolio containing the documents necessary for them to enter the workforce or gain admittance to graduate school. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Investigate major theories, concepts, and empirical findings related to a topic of interest within psychology. 2. Design and produce an APA-formatted literature review project and revise it in light of critical feedback. 3. Differentiate between relevant and irrelevant source material for evaluating topics in psychology. 4. Apply and critique basic psychological theories and derive appropriate scientifically supported conclusions. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PSY 3020 (Grade C or higher); AND Psychology major; AND Senior standing; or instructor permission. SP
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• PSY 4990R: Psychology Seminar: Advanced Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in Psychology. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. Grades will be based on student papers and/or exams. Active participation in class discussions may also contribute toward a student's grade. The specific topic of this course will be approved by the department chair and will comply with university policy regarding the course credit offered. This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Note that this course in an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Instructor permission may be required at the request of the instructor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explore special advanced topics in the field of Psychology. 2. Investigate theories and practices related to this topic. 3. Apply concepts of this topic to realistic and experiential contexts. Prerequisites: Psychology major OR Integrated Studies major with Psychology emphasis; AND Senior standing; OR instructor permission.
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