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Psychology (PSYC)
- http://psychology.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for graduate students available in SGM501; Phone: (213) 740-2205.
- D class assignments for certain sections of PSYC 274 are limited to Psychology majors and can be obtained by following this link: uscdornsife.usc.edu/secure/psyc/dclearance.cfm
Evaluates scientific research on human happiness. Integrates research from psychology, economics, and neuroscience in the evaluation of personal and public policy choices.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52401R | 050 | Lecture-Lab | 1:00-5:10pm | Tue, Thu | 38 of 40 | William Breland | SGM601 |  |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52452R | 050 | Lecture | 9:30-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 21 of 24 | Canan Ipek | GFS105 | | |
| 52451R | 050 | Lab | 12:30-2:20pm | Tue, Thu | 21 of 25 | SGM631 |  |
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.
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52496R | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-1:10pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 30 | Dave Lavond | SGM226 | Word (41984 KB) | |
Experimental research methods in psychology; nature and concepts of scientific method. Lab exercises, data analysis and preparation of APA style empirical report.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52506R | 051 | Lecture | 9:00-12:40pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 20 | William Breland | SGM226 | | |
| 52507R | 051 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 6 of 20 | SGM631 | |
Individual field experience and independent study supervised by an on-site professional and USC faculty sponsor. Recommended preparation: Minimum of 3 courses completed in Psychology.
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Psychology
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52739D | 050 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Jo Ann Farver | TBA | | |
| 52740D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Jo Ann Farver | TBA | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52561D | 050 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 20 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52562D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jo Ann Farver | 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52776D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 25 | Meredith Lepley | ONLINE | | |
| 52779D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 10 of 25 | Meredith Lepley | OFFICE | |
Theory and research on effective teams and characteristics of strong leaders. Negotiation, morale-building, managing expectancies, utilization of cultural diversity as a strength. 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52775D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 18 of 25 | Khatera Sahibzada | ONLINE | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52685D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 25 | Michael Nguyen | OFFICE | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52683D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 25 | Catherine Neubauer | ONLINE | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52777D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 17 of 25 | Catherine Neubauer | ONLINE | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52681D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 25 | Steven Westberg | ONLINE | | |
| 52780D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 25 | Steven Westberg | ONLINE | |
Examination of the diverse methods of communicating with a target audience with a special emphasis on the newest computer-based tools for providing information and influence. Open only to M.A., Communication; M.C.M.; and M.S., Applied Psychology students.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Applied Psychology, Communication Management, Communication
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52670D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 25 | Francesca Puggelli | ONLINE | |
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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52760D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 25 | Patricia Grabarek | ONLINE | |
Practical, hands-on experience in the application of selected quantitative methods to empirical data. Includes training in the use of relevant computer software.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52566D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 25 | Luke Thelen | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52734D | 050 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 25 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52735D | 051 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52770D | 059 | 1.0-2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 8 | Ellen Leggett | OFFICE | | |
| 52778D | 393 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 25 | Ellen Leggett | ONLINE | |
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
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52772D | 393 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 25 | Ellen Leggett | ONLINE | | |
| 52773D | 059 | 2.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | Ellen Leggett | OFFICE | |
Requires a research paper of substantial length and high quality that integrates the Internship experience with concepts and principles of human behavior. Credit/No Credit. 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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52680D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 25 | Ellen Leggett | ONLINE | | |
| 52774D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 8 | Ellen Leggett | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52754D | 059 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Monday | 8 of 10 | Robert Chernoff | SGM1030D | | |
| 52755D | 059 | Lecture | 2:00-6:20pm | Monday | 7 of 12 | Joanne Steuer | SGM1030N | |