PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The scientific study of behavior.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, UWinteriM 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 193 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2006, Spring 2006.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 205 Personality
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles of personality; an overview of adaptive and maladaptive behavior patterns.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P).
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, UWinteriM 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 210 Psychological Statistics
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Use of statistical techniques in Psychology. Lec & Lab.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P); satisfaction of GER Quant Lit Part A req.
General Education Requirements: QLB
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 211 Current Topics in Psychology:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics and additional prerequisites are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 101(P).
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 214 Introduction to Conditioning and Learning
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to principles and procedures of conditioning and learning.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P).
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 220 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introducing the fundamentals of how people think. Topics include perception, attention, learning and memory, language, and decision-making.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 101(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of PSYCH 211 with same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 230 Social Psychology: Psychological Perspectives
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Areas of social psychology such as aggression, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, and group processes examined from a psychological perspective.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P).
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 240 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of the history, concepts, methods, and important findings and theories of clinical psychology; emphasis on evidence-based assessment and treatment of psychological disorders.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 101(P).
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 254 Introduction to Neuroscience
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to neuroscience and the neurobiological bases of behavior.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 101(P).
General Education Requirements: NS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 260 Child Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The development of the child.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P).
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 290 Undergraduate Research: Lower Division
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: fr & soph st only; Psych 101(P) and sponsorship by a faculty member.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 292 Psychology Field Placement-Lower Division
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P); cons instr & placement supervisor.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Not open to jrs & srs.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 319 LGBTIQ Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Psychological theory and research on sexual orientation.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 101(P).
Course Rules: Foundations course.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 320 Psychology of Gender
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Psychological theory and research on how gender influences our thinking, feelings, and behavior.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 101(P).
Course Rules: Foundations course.
General Education Requirements: SS
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 325 Research Methods in Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Design and execution of psychological research. Collection, analysis, and reporting of data.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PSYCH 101(P) and PSYCH 210(P); and a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score of level 4 on EPT.
Course Rules: Lec & Lab.
General Education Requirements: OWCB
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 401 Data Science for Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Overview of principles and methods in data science and analytics, including organization, visualization, and communication. Emphasis on applied use of programming and statistics to obtain insights from data collected in psychological experiments.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing and PSYCH 101(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Systems and Foundations course.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 407 Personality Theory
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theories of personality. 2 hrs lec, 1 hr dis
Prerequisites: Psych 205(P).
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 412 Abnormal Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Psychology of abnormal behavior; the nature and social-biological origins of psychotic, neurotic, and other behavioral abnormalities.
Prerequisites: Psych 101(P).
Course Rules: Foundations and Systems course.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 433 Neuropsychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the theory, research literature and assessment of the cognitive and emotional aspects of brain function. Systems course.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 254(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 454 Psychopharmacology and Addiction
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Examination of mode of action, acute and chronic effects, and the neurobiological and psychological characteristics of psychoactive drugs with an emphasis on addiction.
Prerequisites: PSYCH 254(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Foundations course.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored programs before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 1989.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 502 Applied Behavior Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Learning and motivation of human behavior in applied settings. Lab work in community agencies using operant methods, behavior modification, programmed instruction, AV systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); PSYCH 214(R).
Course Rules: Lec, Lab.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 502G Applied Behavior Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Learning and motivation of human behavior in applied settings. Lab work in community agencies using operant methods, behavior modification, programmed instruction, AV systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); PSYCH 214(R).
Course Rules: Lec, Lab.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 503 Perception
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The nature of perception and its relation to environmental and internal processes.
Prerequisites: jr st; 9 cr in psych.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 503G Perception
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The nature of perception and its relation to environmental and internal processes.
Prerequisites: jr st; 9 cr in psych.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 505 Cognitive Processes
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Human information processing, emphasizing vision and language. Topics: pattern recognition; sensory-specific memory systems, short- and long-term; modern approaches to mental imagery and operations.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); PSYCH 220(R); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Lec, lab.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 505G Cognitive Processes
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Human information processing, emphasizing vision and language. Topics: pattern recognition; sensory-specific memory systems, short- and long-term; modern approaches to mental imagery and operations.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); PSYCH 220(R); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Lec, lab.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 510 Advanced Psychological Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics include probability and sampling theory, correlational methods, and nonparametric techniques. Foundations course.
Prerequisites: jr st & Psych 210(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 510G Advanced Psychological Statistics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Topics include probability and sampling theory, correlational methods, and nonparametric techniques. Foundations course.
Prerequisites: jr st & Psych 210(P); or grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 540 Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Key concepts, findings, and their applications in the field of research and practice of clinical science.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 412(P).
Course Rules: Foundations course.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 550 History of Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The important philosophical and scientific antecedents of contemporary psychology.
Prerequisites: jr st; 9 cr in psych.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 550G History of Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The important philosophical and scientific antecedents of contemporary psychology.
Prerequisites: jr st; 9 cr in psych.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 555 Health Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Psychological contributions to physical health in areas such as changing health habits, stress and coping, pain, and chronic illness.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 101(P).
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 578 Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, and Health
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Psychological theory and research on how health is related to race and ethnicity.
Prerequisites: junior standing; PSYCH 101(R); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course. No cr for students with cr in PSYCH 611 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 578G Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, and Health
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Psychological theory and research on how health is related to race and ethnicity.
Prerequisites: junior standing; PSYCH 101(R); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course. No cr for students with cr in PSYCH 611 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 610 Experimental Design
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Design and analysis of single and multi-factor experiments; tests for trends; multiple comparisons.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 610G Experimental Design
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Design and analysis of single and multi-factor experiments; tests for trends; multiple comparisons.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course.
Last Taught: Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 611 Current Topics:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course. May be retaken with change in topic to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 611G Current Topics:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Foundations course. May be retaken with change in topic to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 623 Perceptual Processes
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Experimental investigation of perception.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 325(P); PSYCH 503(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 627 Cognitive Neuroscience
3 cr. Undergraduate.
How the brain enables the mind; broad introduction to cognitive neuroscience, with emphasis on a converging methods approach.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 254(P); PSYCH 220(R); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Systems course. Counts as repeat of PSYCH 611 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 630 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Structural, electrophysiological, cellular, and molecular aspects of neural processes and how neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative brain disorders impact them.
Prerequisites: junior standing or higher and PSYCH 254(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Foundations course. Counts as a repeat of PSYCH 611 with same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 630G Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Structural, electrophysiological, cellular, and molecular aspects of neural processes and how neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative brain disorders impact them.
Prerequisites: junior standing or higher and PSYCH 254(P) or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Foundations course. Counts as a repeat of PSYCH 611 with same topic.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 645 Hormones and Behavior
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Effects of hormones on behavior and brain function in various species.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 254(P) or BIO SCI 455(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of PSYCH 611 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 654 Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced topics in behavioral neuroscience focused on nervous system development, network-based organization, and neural plasticity. Lec, lab.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, PSYCH 254(P), and PSYCH 325(P).
Course Rules: Required special course fee assessed; announced in Schedule of Classes each term.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 654G Advanced Behavioral Neuroscience
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced topics in behavioral neuroscience focused on nervous system development, network-based organization, and neural plasticity. Lec, lab.
Prerequisites: junior standing or greater, PSYCH 254(P), and PSYCH 325(P).
Course Rules: Required special course fee assessed; announced in Schedule of Classes each term.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 656 Psychophysiology
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Experimental investigation of physiological factors in human behavior. Lec, lab.
Prerequisites: jr st; Psych 254(R) & 325(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 657 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Functional and structural alterations in nervous system underlying organism's ability to learn/remember. Principles drawn from molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and behavioral neuroscience.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Systems course. Counts as repeat of Psych 611 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 657G Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Functional and structural alterations in nervous system underlying organism's ability to learn/remember. Principles drawn from molecular and cellular neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and behavioral neuroscience.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Systems course. Counts as repeat of Psych 611 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 660 Experimental Child Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experimental investigation of child behavior and development. Lec, lab.
Prerequisites: jr st; Psych 260(R) & 325(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 660G Experimental Child Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experimental investigation of child behavior and development. Lec, lab.
Prerequisites: jr st; Psych 260(R) & 325(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 677 Experimental Social Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experimental investigation of social behavior.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PSYCH 230(P), and PSYCH 325(P).
Course Rules: Lec, lab.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 677G Experimental Social Psychology
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experimental investigation of social behavior.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PSYCH 230(P), and PSYCH 325(P).
Course Rules: Lec, lab.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 680 Psychology of Aging
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extension of principles of general psychology to the process of aging.
Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 680G Psychology of Aging
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Extension of principles of general psychology to the process of aging.
Prerequisites: junior standing or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Systems course.
Last Taught: Summer 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 682 The Aging Brain
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Effects of aging process on brain function; resulting effects on psychological function.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PSYCH 254(P) or BIO SCI 455(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of PSYCH 611 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 690 Undergraduate Research: Upper Division
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.
Prerequisites: jr st; sponsorship by a faculty member.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 692 Field Placement in Psychology
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: jr st; cons instr & placement supervisor.
Course Rules: May be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 697 Field or Research Placement in Psychology for Seniors
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Prerequisites: sr st; cons instr &, if appropriate, placement supervisor.
Course Rules: Fulfills Capstone req.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 698 Senior Thesis
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Completion of thesis under the supervision of faculty.
Prerequisites: sr st; 3.5 gpa in all Psych course work or cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 699 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced independent work under the supervision of a Psych faculty member. Students must submit study proposal to the prof with whom they wish to study. For additional information, consult supervising prof.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 701 Data Science for Psychology
4 cr. Graduate.
Overview of principles and methods in data science and analytics, including organization, visualization, and communication. Emphasis on applied use of programming and statistics to obtain insights from data collected in psychological experiments.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Systems and Foundations course.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 702 Applied Behavior Analysis
3 cr. Graduate.
Use of learning principles and procedures to solve behavior problems. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2009, Spring 2005.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 710 Survey of Clinical Research Methods
3 cr. Graduate.
Various research methods in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 711 Current Topics in Psychology:
1-4 cr. Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 712 Professional Ethics and Issues in Clinical Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to clinical practice and ethics.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 727 Cognitive Neuroscience
3 cr. Graduate.
How the brain enables the mind; broad introduction to cognitive neuroscience, with emphasis on a converging methods approach.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 711 w/same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 741 Foundations of Psychotherapy
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to psychotherapies: origins, orientations, procedures, and empirical support.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 742 Empirically-Supported Interventions
3 cr. Graduate.
Research-supported therapy protocols for a variety of behavioral disorders; didactic instruction and role-play practice/feedback.
Prerequisites: grad st; some background in psychopathology & systems of psychotherapy recom.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 745 Hormones and Behavior
3 cr. Graduate.
Effects of hormones on behavior and brain function in various species. Counts as repeat of Psych 711 with same topic.
Prerequisites: grad st
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 750 The History of Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Examination of the grounding of modern psychological theory and practice in the history of western culture. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Not open to students with cr in Psych 550(ER).
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 754 Proseminar in Neuroscience
3 cr. Graduate.
Overview of current topics in neuroscience including neuropsychopharmacology, neuropsychology, psychophysiology, and behavioral medicine.
Prerequisites: acceptance to the PhD program in Psychology: Neuroscience program and consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 756 Psychophysiology
3 cr. Graduate.
Experimental investigation of physiological factors in behavior. 2 hrs lec; 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Not open to students with cr in Psych 656(ER).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 760 Experimental Child Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Investigation of experimental research relating to infant and child behavior. Lec, Lab, Dis.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: No cr for students w/cr in Psych 660(ER).
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 782 The Aging Brain
3 cr. Graduate.
Effects of aging process on brain function; resulting effects on psychological function. Counts as repeat of Psych 711 with same topic.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 790 Masters Research
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st & cons advisory committee.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 799 Advanced Independent Study
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st & sponsorship by a faculty member.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 802 First-Year Clinical Psychology Practicum
3 cr. Graduate.
Administration of psychological tests to clinic clients; interviewing, contact with referred sources, feedback of test results to clients, written reports and co-therapy with experienced therapist.
Prerequisites: grad st; clinical training prog; cons instr.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 811 Community Placement in Clinical Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific agency and additional prerequisites announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr & placement supervisor.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg of placement to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 812 Field Placement in Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr & placement supervisor.
Course Rules: Retakable for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 814 Clinical Psychology Multicultural Seminar
1 cr. Graduate.
Development of foundation in cultural consciousness, models of cultural competency, and cultural humility; practice in dialogue on identity, power, implicit bias, health disparities and structural inequities.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 4 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 815 Cases in Clinical Neuropsychology
1 cr. Graduate.
Didactic training in clinical neuropsychological evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and consulting. Format includes lectures, journal reviews, and case conferences.
Prerequisites: Clinical psych doctoral student or cons instr.
Course Rules: Retakable to 5 cr max. Counts as repeat of Psych 711 w/similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 821 Practicum in Assessment I
3 cr. Graduate.
Practical experience utilizing techniques used in Assessment I (Psych 831).
Prerequisites: grad st; Psych 712(P), 801(P), 912(P); clinical training prog. Conc reg Psych 831(C) by clinical Psych students.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 822 Practicum in Assessment II
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Practical experience utilizing techniques used in Assessment II (Psych 832).
Prerequisites: grad st; Psych 821(P); clinical training prog. Psych 832(C) by clinical psych students.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 831 Assessment I
3 cr. Graduate.
Objective techniques used in the appraisal of personality and intellectual processes.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 832 Assessment II
1 cr. Graduate.
Case conceptualization and group supervision for child and adult assessment.
Prerequisites: graduate standing; PSYCH 831(P).
Course Rules: Repeatable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 833 Neuropsychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Anatomy, pathology, and neuropsychology of the higher brain functions in humans.Prereq: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 834 Seminar in Advanced Assessment:
3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the Timetable each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st: Psych 831(P).
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 842 Practicum in Therapy
4 cr. Graduate.
Supervised practicum experience with therapeutic techniques used in clinical psychology.
Prerequisites: grad st; Psych 712(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 844 Practicum in Clinical Supervision
3 cr. Graduate.
Practicum to enhance theoretical and practical skills for supervising clinical work.
Prerequisites: grad st; completion of all required clinical Psych courses & practica.
Course Rules: Retakable to 12 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 845 Practicum in Empirically-Supported Interventions
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Application of techniques learned in Psych 742 (Empirically-Supported Interventions).
Prerequisites: grad st; Psych 742(C).
Course Rules: Retakable once to 3 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 854 Behavioral Neuroscience
3 cr. Graduate.
Introduction to current research and theory regarding the neural basis of behavior.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Course Rules: Not open to students who have cr in Psych 654(ER).
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 888 Candidate for Degree
0 cr. Graduate.
Available for graduate students who must meet minimum credit load requirement.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Fee for 1 cr assessed; unit does not count towards credit load for Fin Aid. Repeatable. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Last Taught: Spring 2005, Summer 2004, Summer 2003, Fall 1999.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 890 Graduate Research
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st & sponsorship by a grad faculty member.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 912 Developmental Psychopathology
3 cr. Graduate.
Seminar on concepts and research in the scientific study of psychopathology across the lifespan
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 930 Seminar in Social Psychology
3 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 933 Seminar in Neuroscience
2 cr. Graduate.
Student oral and poster presentations in cellular, molecular, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience. Students will also write evaluations and summaries of external presentations.
Prerequisites: grad st in Bio Sci, Psych, or Ed Psych or cons instr
Course Rules: Retakable to 8 cr max. Psych 933 & Bio Sci 933 are jointly offered; students may enroll under only one of the curricular areas in any single semester.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 955 Seminar in Social Psychology and Health
3 cr. Graduate.
Theoretical and empirical contributions of social psychology to health.
Prerequisites: grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 961 Seminar in Child-Clinical Psychology
1 cr. Graduate.
Diagnosis, etiology, therapy, and research in child-clinical psychology are discussed and criticized.
Prerequisites: graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as a repeat of PSYCH 711 with similar topic. Repeatable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2007.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 990 Doctoral Research
1-6 cr. Graduate.
Prerequisites: grad st & admis to candidacy for Ph.D. degree.
Course Rules: Retakable.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
PSYCH 995 Clinical Psychology Internship
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Required internship for students in the clinical psychology PhD program.
Prerequisites: clinical psych doctoral student; dissertator status; proposal hearing passed; cons instr.
Course Rules: Considered full time for FA purposes. Retakable. Students who have passed dissertation defense enroll for 1 cr; all others enroll for 3 cr.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/