Psychology Courses

PSYC6005	Principles of Psychological Science	3 ch
This course provides an overview of research methods in psychology. The first part of the course concerns general research methods and professional issues. The second part covers specific research methods relevant to areas of psychology available on both UNB campuses. Possible topics include: field research, industrial/organizational, psychophysics and signal detection, operant and classical conditioning, cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, developmental psychology, and applied research. The actual topics covered will be tailored to the needs and interests of students enrolled in the course. This course is offered alternating years on the Fredericton and Saint John campuses.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6013	Advanced Statistics and Research Design I	3 ch
The first part of this course will focus on reviewing the principles of research design and research methods. This includes the logic and principles of hypothesis testing, different types of research (nonexperimental research, experiments and surveys), research designs, and the basic foundations of measurement theory (not necessarily in that order). After a brief examination of descriptive statistics, we will go on to simple correlation, bivariate regression, and finally, the most general “univariate” technique, multiple regression. Required course. Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6014	Advanced Statistics and Research Design II	3 ch
The first part of this course will continue on from PSYC 6013 with an emphasis on statistical analysis of relationships between variables. Within the context of multiple regression we will also examine techniques such as t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Required course.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6033	Special Topics I	3 ch
A reading course intended to provide an in-depth analysis of current theory, research and its applications in a specific area of psychology. Topics will be tailored to the interests of the student.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6034	Special Topics II	3 ch
A reading course intended to provide an in-depth analysis of current theory, research and its applications in a specific area of psychology. Topics will be tailored to the interests of the student. Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6101	Ethical Standards for Psychologists	1.5 ch
This course will examine ethical standards for psychologists involved in research, teaching, and applied work based on the most recent version of the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists. The course uses a problem-based learning approach in which students research relevant issues and then use the ethical standards to resolve ethical dilemmas. Class meetings will involve little or no lecturing but much discussion, informed by research and the Code of Ethics. Required Course.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6103	Proseminar I: Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behaviour	3 ch
Recent research and thinking on cognitive and emotional aspects of behavior are explored through journal articles with special attention paid to appropriate offerings in Psychological Review, Psychological Bulletin, and to the comprehensive review and commentary exchange articles in Brain and Behavior. Required Course.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6203	Proseminar II: Biological Bases of Behaviour	3 ch
This course highlights some of the most recent developments in behavioural brain research. Topics may include various aspects of cognitive neuroscience, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology, behavior genetics, and neuroimaging. Required course. Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6303	Proseminar III: Social Bases of Behaviour	3 ch
This course examines various aspects of the causes, development, and maintenance of social behavior. Required course.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6403	Proseminar IV: Individual Differences	3 ch
This course is concerned with understanding the major sources of variation in human behaviour, with an emphasis on biological, cognitive, development, personality, cultural/ethnicity, and gender-based differences. Research methodology for the study of individual differences will also be discussed. Required course.Prerequisites: None.

PSYC6503	Topics in Experimental Psychology I	3 ch
Students are required to design and conduct an original research study.

PSYC6801	Fundamentals of Program Evaluation	3 ch
A seminar course focusing on review of the principles and methods used in planning and conducting program evaluations. A basic introduction to the review and assessment of applied/clinical research using meta- analytic methods. Students will be exposed to enhanced applications of the material and will be expected to to demonstrate an advanced understanding and application of theoretical principles in the execution of program evaluations. Acceptance into MAPRE

PSYC6802	Program Evaluation Design and Analysis	3 ch
This course provides an introduction to research design and statistical interference in psychology. Topics covered are computational procedures and theory, including analysis of variance, multiple comparisons, and multiple regression. Students will also learn how to analyse data using one or more statistical packages. Students will be exposed to enhanced applications of the material and will be expected to demonstrate an advanced understanding and application of theoretical statistical principles necessary for the execution of program evaluation. Acceptance into MAPRE

PSYC6803	Fundamentals of Psychological Testing	3 ch
A seminar course focusing on Psychometric Theory and principles of psychological testing. Using the examples of tests for general intelligence, differential abilities and personality traits, relevant statistical concepts, methods and historical experience will be reviewed. Graduate students will be exposed to enhanced applications of the material and will be expected to demonstrate an advanced understanding and application of theoretical psychometric principles necessary for the development and execution of psychological testing. Acceptance into MAPRE

PSYC6804	Planning a Program Evaluation	3 ch
A seminar course focusing on the execution of principles and methods in program evaluations. An intermediate course emphasizing the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to plan program evaluation. Students will build a complete evaluation plan for a community stakeholder. There will be a focus on evaluation planning and project feasibility, with an emphasis on common issues, limitations, and mistakes made by evaluators. B in PSYC 6201, Acceptance into MAPRE

PSYC6805	Program Evaluation Practicum	6 ch
In this practicum course, students will implement the evaluation plan designed in PSYC 6204 that was approved by the program coordinator and the community partner. This course requires substantial independent work, and the student will be expected to adhere to the set guidelines for completing the program evaluation. By the end of the term, the student is expected to have conducted a complete evaluation and prepared a report for the community partner. B in PSYC 6204, Acceptance into MAPRE

PSYC6997	Master Thesis	cr
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