Department of Psychology
Paul A. Fox, Interim Chairperson and Professor
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Behavior Therapy, Applied Social Research
Stanley R. Aeschleman, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and
Professor
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Applied Behavior Analysis, Superstitious Behavior
Verne R. Bacharach, Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Human Intelligence, Research Methods and Statistics
Mary E. Ballard, Associate Professor
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Developmental Psychology, Aggression
Doris G. Bazzini, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Relationship-Maintenance Strategies, Physical Attraction
Hall P. Beck, Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Human-Computer Interaction, Learning and Grade Orientations
Lisa A. Curtin, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Models of and Treatment for Substance Use/Abuse, Lifestyles Issues
James R. Deni, Professor
Ed.D., Baylor University
School Psychology, Biofeedback with Children
James C. Denniston, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
General Experimental Psychology, Pavlovian and Instrumental Learning
R. Michael Furr, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of California
Personality/Social Psychology, Behavioral Consistency and Predictability
Sandra g. Gagnon, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Assessment and Intervention in Preschool and Early Elementary
Eric J. Hatch, Professor
Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University
Psychotherapy Theory and Practice, Play Therapy
Robert W. Hill, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Personality Assessment, Psychotherapy
Timothy James Huelsman, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Mood in the Work Setting, Organizational Assessment
Pamela Kidder-Ashley, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Learning and Behavior Disorders in Children, Social and
Emotional Development in Childhood, School Psychological Services
Timothy D. Ludwig, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Goal Setting, Organizational Behavior Management
Denise M. Martz, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Health Psychology, Eating Disorders
Kurt D. Michael, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Utah State University
Pediatric Health Psychology, Child-Clinical Psychology
Shilpa M. Pai, Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Assessment/Treatment of Multicultural Populations, Community Mental Health
Henry G. Schneider, Professor
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Child-Clinical Psychology
Kenneth M. Steele, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Experimental Psychology, Learning
Douglas A. Waring, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Washington State University
Cognition and Individual Differences
Joan W. Woodworth, Professor
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dreams and Dream Interpretation, Cultural Studies
Mark C. Zrull, Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Behavioral Neuroscience, Quantitative Psychology
The following degree programs are offered by this department:
(1) Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Major Code: 217A)
(2) Master of Arts in Health Psychology (Major Code: 296A)
(3) Master of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
and Human Resource Management (Major Code: 258A)
(4) Master of Arts in Psychology, General Experimental (Major Code: 226A)
(5) Master of Arts/Certificate of Advanced Study in School Psychology
(Major Code: 278A)
Graduates from the Clinical, Health, and School Psychology programs are
eligible to apply for licensure as a Psychological Associate in North Carolina.
Students enrolled in all programs are required to complete a 12-hour core
sequence of courses in general psychology and research methods, earn a passing
score on a comprehensive exam, and score above the 60th percentile on the GRE
Psychology Subject Test or Academic Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) prior
to graduation. The 12-hour core includes: PSY 5020, Research Methods in
Psychology, and Ueither three pro-seminar courses (PSY 5150, Pro-Seminar I:
Learning and Cognition; PSY 5200, Pro-Seminar II: Social and Personality
Psychology; and PSY 5250, Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology and Developmental
Psychology) Uor two pro-seminar courses and PSY 5030, Quantitative Methods in
Psychology or PSY 5040, Applied Psychological Research and Evaluation. The
language proficiency will be met by completion of PSY 5020.
Clinical Psychology (Major Code: 217A): The purpose of the Master of Arts
in Clinical Psychology is to prepare the student to function competently in a
variety of applied psychological settings. Through a program of course work,
experiential learning in practicum settings, and independent research, students
develop competencies for human problem solving. The students learn to perform a
variety of clinical services, including interviewing, assessment and behavior
change; they can administer programs aimed at enhancing and evaluating the
effectiveness of human services. Close liaison is maintained with the various
county, regional, and state human service organizations whose client
populations and staff serve as learning resources for the students throughout
their graduate careers. The practica and internship are very important features
of the program. The cognitive content of course work is tested in the crucible
of practical experience. The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology consists of
54 semester hours of graduate study including an internship.
Health Psychology (Major Code: 296A): The Master of Arts in Health
Psychology is designed for students whose primary interest lies in working with
persons with physical as well as psychological impairments. Similar to the
Clinical Psychology program, students gain basic skills in assessment and
provision of health services for psychological disorders. However, the Health
Psychology program places greater training emphasis on assessment,
intervention, and prevention of medical illness. Students take special courses
in biofeedback, health psychology and behavioral medicine.
The Master of Arts in Health Psychology consists of 51 semester hours including
an internship.
Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (Major
Code: 258A): The Interdisciplinary MA in Industrial-Organizational Psychology
and Human Resource Management is designed to equip students with advanced
specialized training in human resource management. Students will have the
opportunity to develop knowledge of theories, methods, and research findings
and to acquire skills in applying this knowledge to organizational activities
such as employee recruitment, selection, motivation, training and development,
and performance appraisal. The interdisciplinary MA in I-O/HRM consists of 48
semester hours that include required course work in both the Psychology
Department and the Management Department. Either an internship or a thesis
is required.
Psychology, General Experimental (Major Code: 226A): The primary purpose of
the Master of Arts in Psychology, General Experimental is to provide a sound
program of intensive course work and independent research beyond the bachelor's
degree. The General Experimental program is based on a mentoring model with
student-faculty academic and research relationships as a central component.
Upon completion of this program, the student is prepared to pursue various
scientific and applied activities. Most students choose to pursue doctoral work
at other institutions. The Master of Arts in Psychology, General Experimental
consists of 33 semester hours including a thesis.
School Psychology (Major Code: 278A): The School Psychology program is fully
accredited by NCATE/NASP and by the NC Department of Public Instruction. The
program is multidisciplinary and is designed to prepare graduates who are able
to use their knowledge in the areas of psychology, education, and counseling to
address the needs of children and adolescents in schools. Students are trained
to provide comprehensive school psychological services, including
psychoeducational assessment and intervention planning, consultation and
problem solving, inservice education, individual and group counseling, program
development and evaluation, and applied research. For students who enter with
the bachelor's degree, the program requires three years of full-time study
leading to a Master of Arts degree in Psychology and a Certificate of Advanced
Study. The program consists of 72 semester hours, including a year-long,
full-time internship in a public school setting and completion of the national
certification exam.
MASTER OF ARTS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Major Code: 217A
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of approved courses (or demonstrated competence in the
subject matter) in General Psychology, Research Methods (including statistics),
and Psychological Tests and Measurements.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Minimum requirement for admission: [Undergraduate GPA X 400] + GRE-V +
GRE-Q = 2100.
Other Criteria for All Applicants for All Applicants:
Interview
Statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant's academic
and professional goals
Resume or vita
Three letters of recommendation
Deadline:
1 March for Fall admission. No Spring admission.
Hours: 54 semester hours
Required Courses:
General Psychology Core:
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology............................3
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition.....................3
PSY 5250 Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology & Develomental Psychology..3
PSY 5200 Pro-Seminar II: Social & Personality Psychology...........3
OR
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Clinical Core:
PSY 5552 Advanced Abnormal Psychology..............................3
PSY 5700 Cognitive Assessment......................................3
PSY 5701 Personality Assessment....................................3
PSY 5705 Psychotherapy: Foundations and Ethics.....................3
PSY 5713 Child Psychopathology and Treatment.......................3
PSY 5714 Psychotherapy Interventions I.............................3
PSY 5715 Psychotherapy Interventions II............................3
PSY 5901 Clinical Practicum I......................................3
PSY 5902 Clinical Practicum II.....................................3
PSY 6900 Clinical Internship.......................................6
Three Approved Electives...........................................9
OR
PSY 5998 Thesis Proposal...........................................3
PSY 5999 Thesis ...................................................3
AND
One Approved Elective..............................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................42
TOTAL HOURS....................................................54
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: Will be met by completion of PSY 5020
Comprehensive: Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive
examination administered by the departmental advisor.
Product of Learning: None required
MASTER OF ARTS IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Major Code: 296A
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of approved courses (or demonstrated competence in the
subject matter) in General Psychology and Research Methods (including
statistics).
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Minimum requirement for admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 400) + GRE-V +
GRE-Q = 2100
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant's academic
and professional goals
Resume or vita
Three letters of recommendation
Deadline:
1 March for Fall admission. No Spring admission.
Hours: 51 semester hours
Required Courses:
General Psychology Core:
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology............................3
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition.....................3
PSY 5250 Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology & Develomental Psychology..3
PSY 5200 Pro-Seminar II: Social & Personality Psychology...........3
OR
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Clinical Core:
PSY 5552 Advanced Abnormal Psychology..............................3
PSY 5580 Foundations & Ethics of Health Psychology.................3
PSY 5700 Cognitive Assessment......................................3
PSY 5701 Personality Assessment....................................3
PSY 5714 Psychotherapy Interventions I.............................3
PSY 5715 Psychotherapy Interventions II............................3
OR
PSY 5713 Child Psychopathology and Treatment.......................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................18
Health Psychology Core
PSY 5581 Health Psychology Seminar.................................3
PSY 5582 Behavioral Medicine.......................................3
PSY 5593 Biofeedback...............................................3
PSY 6900 Health Psychology Internship..............................6
PSY 5998 Thesis Proposal...........................................3
AND
PSY 5999 Thesis ...................................................3
OR
Two Approved Elective..............................................6
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................21
TOTAL HOURS....................................................51
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: Will be met by completion of PSY 5020
Comprehensive:
Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination
administered by the departmental advisor.
Product of Learning: None Required
MASTER OF ARTS IN INDUSTRIAL-ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Major Code: 258A
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
PSY 1200 General Psychology
STT 2810 Introduction to Data Analysis and Statistical Inference
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Minimum requirement for admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 400) + GRE-V +
GRE-Q = 2100
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant's academic
and professional goals
Resume or vita
Three letters of recommendation
Deadline:
1 March for Fall admission. No spring admission.
Hours: 48 semester hours
Required Courses:
General Psychology Core:
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology............................3
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology........................3
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition.....................3
PSY 5200 Pro-Seminar II: Social and Personality Psychology.........3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Functional Interdisciplinary Core:
MGT 5040 Employment Law............................................3
MGT 5160 Strategic Human Resource Management.......................3
PSY/MGT 5065 Organizational Development............................3
PSY/MGT 5660 Staffing..............................................3
PSY/MGT 5661 Performance Management................................3
PSY/MGT 5671 Training and Development..............................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................21
Other Courses:
PSY 5998 Thesis Proposal...........................................3
AND
PSY 5999 Thesis....................................................3
OR
MGT 5900 Internship................................................6
OR
PSY 6900 Internship................................................6
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................6
Electives..........................................................9
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
TOTAL HOURS....................................................48
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: Will be met by completion of PSY 5020
Comprehensive:
Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination
administered by the departmental advisor.
Product of Learning: None Required
MASTER OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, GENERAL EXPERIMENTAL
Major Code: 226A
Prerequisite:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of approved courses (or demonstrated competence in the
subject matter) in General Psychology and Research Methods (including
statistics).
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Minimum requirement for admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 400) + GRE-V +
GRE-Q = 2100
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant's academic
and professional goals
Resume or vita
Three letters of recommendation
Deadline
1 March for Fall admission. No spring admission.
Hours: 33 semester hours
Required Courses:
General Psychology Core:
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology............................3
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition.....................3
PSY 5200 Pro-Seminar II: Social and Personality Psychology.........3
PSY 5250 Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology and Developmental
Psychology................................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Research Core:
PSY 5010 Research Seminar..........................................3
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology........................3
PSY 5530-5549
Selected Topics (two courses)...........................4-6
PSY 5998 Thesis Proposal...........................................3
PSY 5999 Thesis....................................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..............................................16-18
Approved Electives (courses to reach 33 total hours).............3-5
SUBTOTAL HOURS................................................3-5
TOTAL HOURS....................................................33
Thesis: Required
Language Proficiency: Will be met by completion of PSY 5020
Comprehensive:
Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination by
scoring at or above the 70th percentile on the GRE Subject Test or the ACAT
prior to graduation.
Product of Learning: None Required
MASTER OF ARTS/CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
Major Code: 278A
Upon completion of the requirements, the student will be awarded a Master of
Arts degree in School Psychology and will be eligible for licensure as a Level
II School Psychologist in North Carolina.
Prerequisites:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of approved courses (or demonstrated competence in the
subject matter) in General Psychology, Research Methods (including statistics),
and Psychological Tests and Measurements.
Basic Criteria for Consideration:
Minimum requirement for admission: (Undergraduate GPA X 400) + GRE-V +
GRE-Q = 2100
Other Criteria for All Applicants:
Interview
Statement not exceeding two pages describing the applicant's academic
and professional goals
Resume or vita
Three letters of recommendation
Deadline:
1 March for Fall admission. No Spring admission.
Hours: 72 semester hours
Required Courses:
Guideline I. General Psychology Core
PSY 5020 Research Methods in Psychology............................3
PSY 5150 Pro-Seminar I: Learning and Cognition.....................3
PSY 5250 Pro-Seminar III: Biopsychology and Developmental
Psychology................................................3
PSY 5030 Quantitative Methods in Psychology........................3
OR
PSY 5040 Applied Psychologic Research and Evaluation...............3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Guideline II. Psychology of Learning Difficulties
HPC/PSY 6620 School-Based Consultation.............................3
R E 5715 Reading Assessment and Correction.........................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................6
Guideline III. Techniques of Measurement and Evaluation
PSY 5691 Psychoeducational Assessment..............................3
PSY 5700 Cognitive Assessment......................................3
PSY 5765 Emotional/Behavioral Assessment in Schools................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
Guideline IV. Personality Development and Dynamics of Human Development
HPC 5220 Counseling Theory and Techniques..........................3
PSY 5800 Applied Behavior Management...............................3
PSY 5713 Child Psychopathology and Treatment.......................3
PSY 5716 Cognitive, Behavioral, and Systemic Interventions with
Children..................................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................12
Guideline V. Professional Development, and Supervised Experience
PSY 5810 Functions and Ethics of the School Psychologist...........3
PSY 5820 Psychoeducational Prevention/Interventions................3
PSY 5901 Practicum I...............................................3
PSY 5902 Practicum II..............................................3
PSY 6900 Internship (Fall).........................................6
PSY 6900 Internship (Spring).......................................6
SUBTOTAL HOURS.................................................24
Options:
Three Approved Electives...........................................9
OR
Elective...........................................................3
AND
PSY 5998 Thesis Proposal...........................................3
PSY 5999 Thesis....................................................3
SUBTOTAL HOURS..................................................9
TOTAL HOURS....................................................72
Thesis: Optional
Language Proficiency: Will be met by completion of PSY 5020
Comprehensive:
Each candidate will satisfactorily complete a comprehensive examination
administered by the departmental advisor, and the Praxis examination in
School Psychology administered by ETS.
Product of Learning: None Required.
Graduate Minor in Psychology (Code: 276)
A graduate minor in psychology consists of 9-12 semester hours of
psychology, including PSY 5655, Advanced General Psychology, with the
remaining courses to be planned in consultation with an adviser in the
Psychology Department. Therapy, assessment, and practicum courses may not
be included in the minor.
NOTE:
The Department of Psychology also participates in a program leading to a
Master of Arts degree in Social Science, Education (Code: 282*) with a
concentration in Community College/Psychology (Code: 282X). For detailed
requirements, see the Social Science description.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see page 46.)