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Psychology (PSYC)
- http://psychology.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for PSYC 100-499 level classes can be requested using this link: uscdornsife.usc.edu/secure/psyc/dclearance.cfm D class assignments for PSYC 500- above level classes can be requested by emailing: psychologyphd@usc.edu. Please include your full name, USC ID, major and email.
Introduction to psychological science, including historical and contemporary approaches. Behavior examined from biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and personality perspectives. Disorders and treatments.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Introduction to the use of statistics in psychology: basic ideas in measurement; frequency distributions; descriptive statistics; concepts and procedures in statistical inference.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| 52452R | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 24 of 25 | Sule Guney Scurich | GFS109 | |  |
| 52451R | 050 | Lab | 12:30-2:20pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 25 | | SGM631 | | |
Supervised Research with department faculty. Not for major Or minor credit. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.
| 52454D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52455D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Principles involved in classical and operant conditioning. Concentration on basic causes of behavior; consideration of the relevance of simple behavioral laws to complicated human behavior.
| 52496R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 30 | Dave Lavond | SGM226 | Word (65536 KB) | |
Experimental research methods in psychology; nature and concepts of scientific method. Lab exercises, data analysis and preparation of APA style empirical report.
| 52506R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-12:40pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 20 | William Breland | GFS213 | | |
| 52507R | 050 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 9 of 20 | | KOH208 | | |
Non-experimental research methods in psychology. Observational, survey and data analysis exercises
| 52508R | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 15 | Canan Ipek | GFS202 | | |
| 52509R | 050 | Lab | 12:30-2:00pm | Thursday | 5 of 15 | | KOH208 | | |
Scientific perspective of close relationships: intimate relationships, friendships and others, evolutionary and biological bases of attraction and love, historical, social , cultural influences. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. (Duplicates credit in PSYC 359)
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| 52560R | 051 | Lecture | 12:00-4:10pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 41 | Miranda Barone | SGM601 | | |
The commonly diagnosed behavior pathologies; biological, social, cultural, and developmental antecedents of abnormal behavior; principles of learning, perception, and motivation, as they relate to psychopathology.
Theories and research on family relationships across the life span, including research methods, cultural and developmental perspectives, communication, conflict, attachment, individual psychopathology, and family violence.
| 52511R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Mon, Tue | 12 of 15 | Patricia George | OFFICE | | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| 52561D | 050 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52562D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Various research techniques that are useful in a variety of different real world settings, such as business, governmental agencies and charities. Open only to M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| 52680D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 20 | Meredith Lepley | TBA | | |
Factor analysis; latent variable; scaling; test construction; classical true score reliability model; generalizability theory; validity; decision theoretic approaches to selection; item analysis; item response theory.
| 52566D | 051 | Lecture | 10:00-2:00pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 15 | William Breland | GFS204 | | |
Examination of major theoretical frameworks mapping worldwide cultures and values with a focus on applying thatknowledge in organizations. Open only to master students in Applied Psychology.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| 52775D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 20 | Michael Nguyen | TBA | | |
Provides a broad introduction to the social science methods UX researchers most commonly use, including qualitative approaches, and quantitative approaches.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| 52779D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | Jason Buhle | TBA | | |
The nature of the human mind, social interactions, conflicts, cooperative behavior, mutual influence and effectiveness. Application of psychological principles to the dynamics of commercial entities. Open only to M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| 52772D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 16 | Catherine Neubauer | TBA | | |
| 52774D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 16 | Jorge Barraza | TBA | | |
The nature of the human mind, social interactions, conflicts, cooperative behavior, mutual influence and effectiveness. Application of psychological principles to the dynamics of commercial entities. Open only to M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| 52773D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 23 | Steven Westberg | TBA | | |
| 52777D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 23 | Catherine Neubauer | TBA | | |
Examination of the attitudes and decisions of consumers, and how to effectively reach consumers by using persuasion and proper positioning in the marketplace. Open only to M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| 52683D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | Steven Westberg | TBA | | |
Examination of the psychological factors that impact employee motivation, job satisfaction, teamwork, leadership, and organizational development. Open only to Master of Applied Psychology students. Not available for major credit for GSBA majors
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| 52760D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 16 | Patricia Grabarek | TBA | | |
| 52763D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 16 | Melissa Lopez | TBA | | |
Develop an understanding of recruitment and selection practices, processes, and approaches into the strategic role that recruitment and selection plays in organizational success.
- Prerequisite: PSYC 565
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
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| 52766D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 20 | Khatera Sahibzada | TBA | | |
Practical, hands-on experience in the application of selected quantitative methods to empirical data. Includes training in the use of relevant computer software.
| 52690D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 17 of 20 | Luke Thelen | TBA | | |
Internship in a non-university setting, such as business, governmental agency, or NGO. Graded CR/NC. Open only to M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| 52741D | 059 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Ellen Leggett | TBA | | |
| 52762D | 393 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 21 of 25 | Francesca Romana Puggelli | TBA | | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
| 52736D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
| 52737D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52742D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
| 52708D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Supervised experience in interviewing skills and in assessment, including psychological test administration, and the preparation of reports. Graded CR/NC.
| 52753D | 059 | Lecture | 10:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 3 of 15 | Latonya Huey | SGM1030L | | |
Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the students field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least two semesters of enrollment in the graduate program.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Psychology
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
| 52738D | 050 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 7 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Didactic practicum combining theory and research on psychological intervention with clinical practice in assessment and treatment, focused on particular client groups or disorders. Graded CR/NC.
| 52755D | 059 | Lecture | 2:00-6:20pm | Monday | 10 of 12 | Lauren Shapiro | SGM1030N | | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| 52790D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52791D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| 52782D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52792D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| 52783D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52793D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| 52497D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52784D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| 52785D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
| 52795D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
| 52786D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Antoine Bechara | OFFICE | | |