Department
of Psychology
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704-687-4731
Degree
M.A.
Clinical/Community
Coordinator
Dr. Richard Tedeschi
Industrial/Organizational
Director
Dr. Steven Rogelberg
Graduate
Faculty
Clinical/Community Psychology
Art
Blume, Associate Professor
James R. Cook, Associate Professor
George Demakis, Assistant Professor
C. D. (Denny) Fernald, Associate Professor Emeritus
Ryan Kilmer, Assistant Professor
Albert A. Maisto, Bonnie Cone Distinguished Professor
Richard D. McAnulty, Associate Professor
Amy Peterman, Associate Professor
Sam Simono, Professor Emeritus
Richard Tedeschi, Professor and Coordinator
Industrial/Organizational
Anita Blanchard, Assistant Professor
Kimberly K. Buch, Associate Professor
David C. Gilmore, Associate Professor
Eric Heggestad, Assistant Professor
Jo Ann Lee, Associate Professor
Charlie Reeve, Assistant Professor
Steven Rogelberg, Associate Professor and Director
William D. Siegfried, Associate Professor
Other members of the Graduate
Faculty
Brian Cutler, Professor
Mark Faust, Assistant Professor
Paul W. Foos, Professor
Virginia Gil-Rivas, Assistant Professor
Jane F. Gaultney, Associate Professor
Paula Goolkasian, Professor
Nakia Gordon, Assistant Professor
Douglas L. Grimsley, Professor
Susan K. Johnson, Assistant Professor
W. Scott Terry, Professor
Lori Van Wallendael, Associate Professor
Jennifer Welbourne, Assistant Professor
Clinical/Community Psychology
The objective of the master’s degree program in Clinical/Community Psychology is to train psychologists in the knowledge and skills necessary to address problems encountered in modern living. The program provides a foundation in the research methods and content of basic psychology as well as training in the applied skills of professional practice. The relatively small, competitively selected student body receives individual attention from faculty members who maintain rigorous standards of academic excellence.
Students develop knowledge and skills in psychological
assessment, learn various treatment and intervention strategies, and work with
a variety of populations in consultation, evaluation, and research. An
extensive practicum component utilizes the
The program prepares students for the
Additional
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to graduate study in
Clinical/Community Psychology, a student must present the following
requirements in addition to those required by the
1) Completed application by March 1
2) 18 hours of undergraduate psychology including Introductory Psychology & Research Methods
3) An undergraduate course in statistics
4) Acceptable scores on the Verbal and Quantitative GRE
5) The GRE subject test in psychology is strongly recommended
Admission to the program is very competitive for the spaces available each year. Most students who are admitted have much better records than the minimum required. The primary Clinical/Community Psychology application deadline is March 1 for admission in the fall semester, but if space is still available, late applications will be considered until May 1. Students may not begin the program during the spring semester.
Degree
Requirements
The Clinical/Community Psychology program requires at least 48 semester hours of graduate coursework. Full-time students should be able to complete the program in two calendar years. A thesis and comprehensive exam are required.
Basic Knowledge and Methods in
Psychology (14
hours)
PSYC6102 Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)
PSYC6107 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology (2)
PSYC6999 Thesis (3)
and two courses (6 hours) selected from the
following:
PSYC6010 Topics in Learning and Cognition (3)
PSYC6015 Topics in Perception and Physiological Psychology (3)
PSYC6020 Topics in Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYC6030 Topics in Social Psychology and Personality (3)
Clinical/Community Coursework (34 hours)
PSYC6050 Topics in Psychological Treatment (3)
PSYC6141 Intellectual Assessment (4)
PSYC6142 Personality Assessment (4)
PSYC6145 Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation (3)
PSYC6150 Psychological Treatment (4)
PSYC6151 Behavior Disorders (4)
PSYC6155 Community Psychology (3)
PSYC6450 Practicum in Clinical Psychology (3)
PSYC6455 Practicum in Community Psychology (3)
Or a second
PSYC6450 Practicum in Clinical Psychology (3)
Elective (Selected in consultation with adviser.) (3)
Hours beyond the 48 hours may be required by the academic adviser and the Clinical/Community Program Committee. The faculty conduct a thorough review of student performance on a regular basis. Continuation in the program is contingent upon a favorable review during these evaluations. Students who consistently show borderline course performance, who are not developing good applied skills in the practice of psychology, who fail to complete coursework in a timely basis, or who otherwise perform unprofessionally or unsatisfactorily, may be required to complete additional courses or practicum work, or may be removed from the program. The enrollment of a student who receives three grades of C or one Unsatisfactory grade during his or her graduate career is automatically terminated.
Comprehensive
Examinations
All students are required to successfully complete comprehensive examinations covering research design, ethics and knowledge of clinical/community psychology. Students who fail the comprehensive exam twice are removed from the program.
Assistantships
A variety of resources are available for financial
assistance. These include teaching assistantships to proctor the general
psychology laboratory, research assistantships from faculty grants, and
graduate assistantships in other campus units such as the
Research Experiences
Students are encouraged to become involved in ongoing research in the department, and they are required to complete a thesis.
Practica
Practica, involving practical experience working with human service agencies in the region, are a required part of the program.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The objective of the master’s degree program in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is to train students in the knowledge and skills necessary to research and improve the world of work from both an employee and organizational point of view. The program provides a foundation in the research methods and content of basic psychology as well as training in the applied skills of professional practice. Among the issues students learn about include personnel selection, training and development, performance evaluation, workplace health, employee attitudes and satisfaction, work motivation, team and organizational effectiveness, and change management. The relatively small, competitively selected student body receives individual attention from faculty members who maintain rigorous standards of academic excellence.
Additional
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to graduate study in
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a student must present the following
requirements in addition to those required by the
1) Completed application by February 1
2) Acceptable scores on the Verbal and Quantitative GRE
18 hours of undergraduate psychology including Introductory Psychology, Research Methods, and Statistics are recommended.
Admission to the Industrial/Organizational program is very competitive for the spaces available each year. The primary application deadline is February 1 for admission in the fall semester, but if space is available, late applications will be considered until May 1. Students may not begin the program during the spring semester.
Degree Requirements
The Industrial/Organizational program requires at least 48 semester hours of graduate coursework as specified below. Full-time students should be able to complete the program in two calendar years.
Basic Knowledge and Methods in Psychology (14 hours)
PSYC6102 Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology (3)
PSYC6107 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology (2)
PSYC6999 Thesis (3)
and two courses (6 hours) selected from the
following:
PSYC6010 Topics in Learning and Cognition (3)
PSYC6015 Topics in Perception and Physiological Psychology (3)
PSYC6020 Topics in Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYC6030 Topics in Social Psychology and Personality (3)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (22 hours)
PSYC6140 Psychological Measurement and Evaluation (3)
PSYC6171 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
PSYC6171L Laboratory in I/O Psychology (1)
PSYC6172 Personnel I (3)
PSYC6174 Organizational Dynamics I (3)
PSYC6175 Organizational Dynamics II (3)
PSYC6177 Personnel II (3)
PSYC6477 Projects in I/O Psychology (3)
Electives selected in consultation with Adviser (12 hours)
PSYC6124 Psychology of Aging (3)
PSYC6176 Counseling in Organizations (3)
PSYC6899
Graduate courses from other disciplines
Additional thesis hours
Students who consistently show borderline course performance, who fail to complete coursework on a timely basis, or who otherwise perform unprofessionally or unsatisfactorily, may be required to complete additional courses or may be removed from the program. The enrollment of a student who receives three grades of C or one Unsatisfactory grade during his or her graduate career is automatically terminated.
Comprehensive
Examinations
I/O students are not required to take an independent comprehensive exam. Instead, all students are required to successfully defend their thesis project near the end of their program of study. The thesis defense itself is considered to be a comprehensive exam. The thesis defense can cover topics pertaining to research design, ethics, practical implications, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology in general.
Assistantships and Other Financial Assistance
A variety of resources are
available for financial assistance. These include teaching assistantships to
proctor the general psychology laboratory, research assistantships to assist on
faculty grants, and graduate assistantships in psychology and other campus
units such as the
Research
Experiences
In addition to the completion of a thesis, students have the opportunity to work with individual faculty members on their research. The Department of Psychology has an energetic and dynamic faculty of more than 30 psychologists who are committed to education and have established an excellent record or productivity in all the major areas of psychological research and professional practice. Students also have the opportunity to work closely with the Management Department faculty affiliated with the program (Chris Henle, Doug Pugh, Beth Rubin, Ben Tepper, Kelly Zellars) as well as two I/O faculty members from Davidson College affiliated with the program (John Kello, Scott Tonidandel).
Practica
An extensive practicum component utilizes the
Courses In Psychology
PSYC 6010 Topics in Learning and Cognition. (3) An examination of selected topics in the areas of learning, memory and cognition, and behavior modification, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6015. Topics in Perception and Physiological Psychology. (3) An examination of selected topics in the areas of sensation and perception, physiological and neuropsychology, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6020. Topics in Developmental Psychology. (3) An examination of selected topics in child and adult development, aging, and developmental disabilities, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6030. Topics in Social Psychology and Personality. (3) An examination of selected topics in personality and social psychology, with an emphasis on the applications to the areas of clinical, community, and industrial psychology. May be repeated for credit with the permission of department. (Alternate years)
PSYC 6050. Topics in Psychological Treatment. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151. A topical course which will focus on issues in treatment, alternative treatment perspectives, special client populations. May be repeated for credit with departmental permission. (Yearly)
PSYC 6099. Topics in Psychology. (3) A discussion of selected topics in psychology. (On demand)
PSYC 6102. Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1222 and PSYC 2102 or equivalent. Experimental and correlational methods of psychological research, including single subject designs with emphasis on research design and the application of statistical methods to psychological research. (Fall)
PSYC 6107. Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology. (2) Roles and responsibilities of psychologists, including ethical standards in professional practice, testing and research; expectations and problems confronting psychologists in industrial, clinical and professional organizations. (Fall)
PSYC 6111. Psychology of Learning and Memory. (3) Principles, theories and current research in learning with emphasis on human learning and memory. (On demand)
PSYC 6112. Applied Behavior Analysis. (3) Use of behavior principles in applied settings. Topics include: behavioral assessment, positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, extinction, stimulus control, maintenance and generalization of behavior change. Each student will design and carry out a behavior change project. (On demand)
PSYC 6113. Physiological Psychology. (3) The relationships between the nervous system and behavior. Topics include the structure of the nervous system and nerve conduction, the functional organization of the central nervous system, neuronal and hormonal control of behavior, biofeedback and other appropriate topics. (On demand)
PSYC 6115. Sensation and Perception. (3) Processes involved in receiving and interpreting sensory data including all the sensory systems with an emphasis on vision. (On demand)
PSYC 6120. Developmental Psychology. (3) Psychological development across the lifespan. (On demand)
PSYC 6124. Psychology of Aging. (3) Psychology of aging with particular emphasis on issues related to community/clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology. Topics include myths and stereotypes about aging, problems faced by older workers, retirement, mental health and normal aging, counseling the older adult, and psychological disorders in later life. (Spring)
PSYC 6130. Social Psychology. (3) Human social behavior; topics include affiliation, person perception, conformity and attitudes. (On demand)
PSYC 6135. Psychology of Personality. (3) A critical evaluation of major personality theories including an extensive survey of current research. (On demand)
PSYC 6140. Psychological Measurement and Evaluation. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Measurement of psychological characteristics; scaling, reliability, validity and norms; construction and use of the intelligence tests, personality inventories, interest tests, attitude scales, etc., interviewing, survey techniques and behavioral assessment. (Spring)
PSYC 6141. Intellectual Assessment. (4) Theories of intelligence and methods of intellectual assessment, including practice in administering intelligence tests, interpreting results, and writing evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Fall)
PSYC 6142. Personality Assessment. (4) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151, 6141 or permission of department. Theories and methods used in the assessment of personality and psychopathology, including practice in administering personality tests, interpreting results and writing evaluation reports. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Spring)
PSYC 6145. Applied Research Design and Program Evaluation. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102. Models of evaluative research; also techniques, designs and administration of program evaluation. Topics include role conflicts, entry issues, goal setting, research for program planning and implementation and examples of actual program design and evaluation. (Spring)
PSYC 6150. Introduction to Psychological Treatment. (4) Prerequisite: PSYC 6151. Major approaches to psychological intervention, including psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic and cognitive-behavioral systems. Emphasis on practical therapy considerations, including crisis intervention, client behaviors at various stages of therapy, handling difficult clients and ethical and professional issues. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Spring)
PSYC 6151. Behavior Disorders. (4) Diagnostic systems in current use and the implications of these systems for psychologists; several perspectives on psychological processes, behavior disorders and diagnosis including psychodynamic, behavioral and social models; practice in diagnostic interviewing. Three lecture hours and one two-hour lab per week. (Fall)
PSYC 6153. Classification of Psychological Dysfunctions. (3) Introduction to systems for classifying psychological disorders for counselors and review of current theoretical, experimental, and clinical perspectives on abnormal psychology, including the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Credit will not be given for both PSYC 6153 and PSYC 6151. (Spring)
PSYC 6155. Community Psychology. (3) Research, intervention techniques and settings associated with major approaches in community psychology including the mental health, organizational, ecological and social action models. (Fall)
PSYC 6171. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (3) Human behavior within organizations. Topics include personnel selection and placement, job analysis, motivation, satisfaction, consumer psychology and ergonomics. (Fall)
PSYC 6171L. Laboratory in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology. (1) Corequisite: PSYC 6171. Practice in administration and scoring of surveys and tests. Experience in role plays, training practices, and interviews. (Fall)
PSYC 6172.
PSYC 6173. Individual Dynamics. (3) The individual within the organization. Special emphasis on theories of motivation and job satisfaction. (On demand)
PSYC 6174. Organizational
PSYC 6175. Organizational Dynamics II. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6174. Organization theories and organizational change methods. (Fall)
PSYC 6176. Counseling Psychology in Organizations. (3) Application of psychology to special problems within the organization, especially the counseling of employees experiencing life problems: for example, retirement, alcoholism, interpersonal conflict. (On demand)
PSYC 6177. Personnel II. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6172. Theoretical bases of personnel psychology. Topics include performance appraisal, legal issues, personnel strategies, validation issues, utility analysis, human resource planning and training. (Fall)
PSYC 6200. Health Psychology. (3) Intensive review of the contributions of the discipline of psychology to the promotion and maintenance of health, the prevention and treatment of illness, and the improvement of the health care system. The course will examine links between psychology and health by emphasizing interactions among biological, behavioral and social systems that impact health and illness experiences. Topics will include stress, coping, pain, chronic disease and psychoneuroimmunology. Emphasizes the relevance of age, gender, personality, and culture for understanding health related behaviors. (Fall)
PSYC 6202. Methods in Health Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6102 and PSYC 6200. Advanced review of qualitative and quantitative issues relevant to the conduct of health and behavior research. Topics include assessment of quality of life; instrument sensitivity, specificity, and responsiveness; and, the evaluation of health service delivery. Emphasizes the development of methodological, analytical, and interpretive skills necessary to evaluate practices, programs, and policies in health psychology. (Spring)
PSYC 6213. Physiological Foundations of Health Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6200. Biological theories and models will be introduced and applied to health issues. Topics may include addiction, mental illness, neuropsychology, and psychophysiology. Emphasizes the relation between the nervous system and behavior for understanding health and illness. (Fall)
PSYC 6230. Applications of Social Psychology to Health Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6200. Social psychology theories and models will be introduced and applied to health issues. Topics may include the role of social perception processes in understanding and adjusting to illness, social influence strategies and promoting health-maintaining behaviors, self-efficacy and coping, and other factors related to health maintenance or recovery. (Spring)
PSYC 6260. Topics in Health Psychology. (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6200. An examination of selected topics in Health Psychology. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (On demand)
PSYC 6261. Independent Study in Health Psychology. (1-3) Prerequisite SYC 6200. Directed individual study of an issue in health psychology arranged with a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 6262. Internship in Health Psychology. (1-3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6200 and permission of the department. Experience in assessment and treatment with clients at local health agencies under supervision from a faculty member on campus. Applications of the principles of health psychology to special problems with in a health care organization or setting. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 6450. Practicum in Clinical Psychology. (1-3) Prerequisites: PSYC 6150 and permission of department. Experience in clinical assessment and/or psychotherapy with clients at local agencies under supervision from a faculty member on campus. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 6455. Practicum in Community Psychology. (1-3) Applications of the principles of community psychology to special problems within an organization or community setting. The project might include, but would not be limited to, consultation, program development, training, community education or program evaluation. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring)
PSYC 6477. Projects in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. (1-3) Prerequisite: PSYC 6171. A structured practicum experience or research paper in industrial/organizational psychology. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 6899.
PSYC 6999. Thesis. (1-3) The thesis is coordinated with the student's interests and practical experience during the second year to allow the development of an area of specialization. Thesis projects can be of three types: an original experiment that will contribute to the psychological literature; a thorough case analysis including literature review and application; the development of a community psychology program or intervention to accomplish an important, well-defined goal. A completed paper and oral presentation are required. May be repeated for credit with departmental approval. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PSYC 7999. Masters Degree Graduate Residence. (1) (Fall, Spring, Summer)