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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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52400R | 050 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-12:50pm | MWF | 33 of 41 | Clayton Stephenson | GFS101 |  |
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 | 16 of 21 | Canan Ipek | GFS109 | | |
| 52451R | 050 | Lab | 12:30-2:20pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 21 | 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 | 6 of 30 | Dave Lavond | SGM226 | Word (54784 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 | 050 | Lecture | 9:00-12:40pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 20 | William Breland | GFS213 | | |
| 52507R | 050 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 6 of 20 | 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52560R | 050 | Lecture | 12:00-4:10pm | Tue, Thu | 29 of 40 | Miranda Barone | SGM601 | |
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 | 1 of 20 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52562D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 15 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | |
Team taught introduction to Analysis of Variance, Regression Analysis, Multivariate Measurement, and Significance Testing. Computer laboratory linked to class material using SAS, SPSS, and R.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52564D | 051 | Lecture | 10:00-2:00pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 15 | William Breland | GFS204 | Word (65024 KB) | |
| 52565D | 051 | Lab | TBA | Tue, Thu | 10 of 15 | 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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52680D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | 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
- Note: MAPP Online COurse
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52799D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 20 | Samantha Broitman | OFFICE | |
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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52775D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 20 | 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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52772D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 14 of 20 | Jorge Barraza | OFFICE | | |
| 52774D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 25 | Catherine Neubauer | 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
- Note: MAPP Online COurse
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52773D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 19 of 26 | Catherine Neubauer | OFFICE | |
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
- Note: MAPP Online COurse
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52683D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 15 of 20 | Steven Westberg | OFFICE | |
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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52760D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 20 | Patricia Grabarek | OFFICE | | |
| 52763D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 12 of 20 | Melissa Lopez | OFFICE | |
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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52767D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 15 | Khatera Sahibzada | OFFICE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52690D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 20 | Luke Thelen | OFFICE | |
Provides supervised practical experience in implementing behavior analytic assessment and treatment services. Meets supervision requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. Students meet with course instructor to present and discuss cases for 2 hours per week every semester, including one summer session. Practicum hours in the field vary from 18 -20 hours per week during the academic year to 30 hours per week during the summer.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52567D | 055 | Lecture | 11:00-2:10pm | Wednesday | 0 of 12 | Jonathan Tarbox | GFS114 | |
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 | 0 of 25 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52735D | 051 | 1.0-12.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 15 | Jo Ann Farver | OFFICE | | |
| 52749D | 059 | 1.0-4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ellen Leggett | OFFICE | | |
| 52761D | 393 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Ellen Leggett | OFFICE | |
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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52762D | 393 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 23 of 25 | Francesca Romana Puggelli | 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
- Note: MAPP Online Course
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52696D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 11 of 12 | Jorge Barraza | OFFICE | | |
| 52764D | 393 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 12 | Catherine Neubauer | OFFICE | | |
| 52765D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Ellen Leggett | OFFICE | |
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
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52738D | 050 | 1.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 7 of 7 | Jo Ann Farver | 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 | 6 of 10 | Lauren Shapiro | SGM1030D | | |
| 52755D | 059 | Lecture | 2:00-6:20pm | Monday | 7 of 12 | Chandler Chang | SGM1030N | |