Department of Psychological Sciences
Robert Greene, Department Chair
rlg2@case.edu
The Department of Psychological Sciences combines the areas of study found in many psychology departments with those typically found in communication sciences departments. Our distinctive department offers undergraduate majors and minors in Communication Sciences and in Psychology. We also offer a minor in communication for health professionals. For graduate students, our Psychology Program offers accredited doctoral training in Psychology within our Developmental, Cognitive and Affective Sciences Program, as well as training at the master's level in psychology. Our accredited Communication Sciences Program offers a MA and PhD in Communication Sciences.
Communication Sciences
Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, 11635 Euclid Ave, Room 333
Phone: 216.368.2470
The Department of Psychological Sciences offers courses of study in communication sciences leading to Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Communication Sciences Program prepares undergraduate and graduate students to address broad issues of human communication processes and disorders through the application of cutting-edge technology and rigorous clinical training. We provide a comprehensive foundation in normal and disordered human communication and combine it with innovative interdisciplinary experiences that capitalize on the extensive resources of the university and the surrounding medical community. The department enjoys a particularly close relationship with Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center, an outstanding independent, nonprofit provider of care in speech-language pathology and audiology; in fact, the program is housed within the center.
Many students pursue undergraduate study in communication disorders as preparation for further study in other fields or in conjunction with study in other fields. For example, one can combine a major in communication disorders with a major in sociology or psychology or with a minor in gerontological studies. Professionals in human services fields such as medicine, social work, nursing, or education often work with persons with communication disorders. For students interested in academic or research careers, investigation in the field of communication disorders is often done alongside investigation of normal human behavior. For example, one might study the word learning of children with normal language as well as that of children with language impairment.
Psychology
103 Mather Memorial Building
Phone: 216.368.2686
The Psychology Program offers the combined advantages of a strong liberal arts college and a major university. There are classes in all major areas of the psychology field. We encourage close student-faculty relationships and offer many opportunities for individualized study and research.
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. The discipline embraces all aspects of the human experience: from the functions of the brain to the actions of neurons, from child development to care for the aged. In settings ranging from scientific research centers to mental health care services, "the understanding of behavior" is the enterprise of psychologists. An undergraduate major in psychology offers a student preparation for a wide variety of careers. Many majors find psychology to be an excellent preparation for such service-oriented professions as social work, counseling and guidance, special education, and management. Those who pursue graduate work in one of the many fields of psychology often seek positions in teaching and research or applied human services. In addition, the study of psychology provides a knowledge and an understanding of behavior that has applications in professions such as nursing, medicine, law, teaching, business, and public relations.
Department Faculty
Robert L. Greene, PhD
(Yale University)
Professor and Chair
Human memory and cognition
Jennifer L. Butler, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Instructor
Social psychology
Lauren Calandruccio, PhD
(Syracuse University)
Louis D. Beaumont University Professor;
Audiology
Angela Hein Ciccia, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Associate Professor
Neuroscience of communication and communication disorders in adolescents/adults, with focus on traumatic brain injury
Arin M. Connell, PhD
(Emory University)
Professor
Internalizing problems; coping skills during adolescence
Heath A. Demaree, PhD
(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
Professor
Cerebral and psychophysiological bases of emotion
Anastasia Dimitropoulos, PhD
(Vanderbilt University)
Professor; Director, Schubert Center for Child Studies
Genetic syndromes involving intellectual disabilities; compulsive behavior in MR/DD; functional neuroimaging
Julie J. Exline, PhD
(State University of New York, Stony Brook)
Professor
Social relationships; transgression; moral and religious issues
Norah C. Feeny, PhD
(Bryn Mawr College)
Professor
Evaluation of interventions for anxiety (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder) and mood disorders
Barbara Lewis, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Professor
Familial and genetic bases of speech/language
Sarah Hope Lincoln, PhD
(Harvard University)
Assistant Professor
Social factors implicated in the etiology, trajectory, and treatment of mental illness
Brooke Macnamara, PhD
(Princeton University)
Associate Professor
Cognitive psychology, skill acquisition, learning, human performance, working memory, cognitive control, bilingualism, and communication
Kathryn (Kay) McNeal, MS, CCC-SLP
(Purdue University)
Instructor
Speech-language pathology
Rachel Mulheren, PhD
(James Madison University)
Assistant Professor
Physiology of swallowing and treatment of swallowing disorders
Jean Nisenboum, MA
(Miami University)
Instructor
Dysphagia; diagnosis of speech
Rita Obeid, PhD
(City University of New York)
Instructor
Predictors influencing language difficulties in school-aged children; predictors of stigma among people with disabilities
James C. Overholser, PhD
(Ohio State University)
Professor; Director, Psychological Clinical Program
Adult psychopathology; depression; suicide; personality disorders
Amy Przeworski, PhD
(Pennsylvania State University)
Associate Professor
Anxiety disorders; emotion regulation; cultural factors in family interactions
Kathryn (Kyra) Rothenberg, PhD
(Kent State University)
Instructor
Health communication
Elizabeth J. Short, PhD
(University of Notre Dame)
Professor
Cognitive psychology; applied developmental; learning disabilities
Lee A. Thompson, PhD
(University of Colorado, Boulder)
Professor; Interim Dean
Human behavior genetics; child development
Adjunct Faculty
Kelly Bhatnagar, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; The Emily Program
Rachel Berkowitz, MA, CCC-SLP
Adjunct Instructor; Mayfield City School District
Laura Brady
Adjunct Instructor; Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center
Lisa Bruening
Adjunct Instructor; ALS Association
Barbara Choudhury, MA, CCC-SLP
(Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Instructor; Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Speech-language pathology
Kelly Christian, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Lawrence School
Tori Cordiano, PhD
(CWRU)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; private practice
Barbara Ekelman, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor; PT MED - Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Thomas Frazier, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; The Cleveland Clinic
Zara Gennert, PhD
Adjunct Instructor; University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
Nicole Gerami
Adjunct Instructor; Western Reserve Speech and Language Partners
Emily Hornack
Adjunct Instructor; MetroHealth Medical Center
Vanessa Jensen
Adjunct Assistant Professor; The Cleveland Clinic
Karen Kantzes, AuD, CCC-A
(A. T. Stills University)
Adjunct Instructor; Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Audiology
Susan M. Knell, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; private practice
Marilyn Malkin, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; private practice
Michael Manos, PhD
(University of Arizona)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; The Cleveland Clinic
Lauren Masuga, MA, CCC-SLP
(Miami University)
Adjunct Instructor; Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Speech-language pathology
AnnaMaria McLaughlin, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Independent Researcher
Rebecca Mental, PhD
(Case Western Reserve University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center
Darlene Moenter-Rodriguez, PhD
(Ohio State University)
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Auditory potentials
Kevin Smith, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Sarah Spannagel, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Kenneth Weiss, PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor; Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Brigid Whitford, AuD, CCC-A
(A.T. Stills University)
Adjunct Instructor; Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center
Audiology
Secondary Faculty
Britt Nielsen
Associate Professor; School of Medicine - Psychiatry
Rebecca Hazen, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Carolyn Landis, PhD
Associate Professor, School of Medicine/Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
Lynn Singer, PhD
Professor, School of Medicine/University Hospitals
Terry Stancin, PhD
Professor, School of Medicine/MetroHealth Medical Center
Thomas P. Swales, PhD
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine/MetroHealth Medical Center
Gerry Taylor, PhD
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Abraham Wolf, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
James M. Yokely, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
Clinical Faculty
Kathleen Ashton, PhD
(Ohio State University)
Clinical Instructor
Bariatrics
Richard A. Cirillo, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor; Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Lori L. D’Angelo, PhD
Clinical Instructor; International Center for Clubhouse Development
Mathew A. Fuller, PhD
Clinical Instructor; Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Tom Hagesfeld, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor; The Joint Commission in Behavioral Healthcare
Gerald Hayes, PhD
Clinical Instructor; Baldwin Wallace University
Josephine Ridley, PhD
(West Virginia University)
Clinical Instructor
Stacy Williams, PhD
Adjunct Associate Professor; private contractor
Emeritus
Douglas K. Detterman, PhD
(University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa)
Louis D. Beaumont University Professor Emeritus
Donald K. Freedheim, PhD
(Duke University)
Professor Emeritus
Grover C. Gilmore, PhD
(Johns Hopkins University)
Professor Emeritus
Jane Kessler, PhD
(Western Reserve University)
Lucy Adams Leffingwell Professor Emerita
Sandra W. Russ , PhD
(University of Pittsburgh)
Distinguished University Professor and Louis D. Beaumont University Professor Emerita
Milton E. Strauss, PhD
(Harvard University)
Professor Emeritus
Communication Sciences (COSI)
COSI 101. Introduction to Health Communication. 3 Units.
An introductory examination of the influences associated with the functions of human life, communication processes, and research related to health and the health care industry from interpersonal, cultural, and organizational communication perspectives. The course will include a review of the history and development of health communication and the understanding and application of communication theories.
COSI 109. Introduction to Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
Forty-two million Americans have some type of communication disorder. How does a person with a communication disorder cope with the challenges of daily living? This course will examine the characteristics of communication disorders via first hand and fictionalized accounts in books, films, and simulated communication disorders experiences. Topics will include disorders of speech, language, and hearing in children and adults. Effects of communication disorders on families.
COSI 200. Interpersonal Communication. 3 Units.
Communication is a primary means of initiating, maintaining, and dissolving relationships. Managing interpersonal relationships is a human concern across several contexts. Interpersonal communication is a highly interactive course whereby participants investigate the foundations, processes, and issues associated with communication in relationships. The student will become sensitized to theories and processes via traditional lectures and textbook readings. The student is also expected to participate in group discussions. The result is a continuous dialogue with others about communication processes, and outcomes. The goal of this course is to provide a forum for both investigation and increased competence.
COSI 211. Phonetics and Phonology. 3 Units.
Theoretical and applied study of the speech sounds of language. The use of the international phonetic alphabet as a tool for characterizing normal and deviant sound patterns. The linguistic structure and function of speech sound systems of both the adult and developing child.
COSI 220. Introduction to American Sign Language I. 3 Units.
This course offers basic vocabulary training and conversational interaction skills in American Sign Language. Syntactic and semantic aspects of American Sign Language will be addressed.
COSI 221. Introduction to American Sign Language II. 3 Units.
This course incorporates non-verbal communication techniques, intermediate vocabulary, grammatical rules and conversational skills. Deaf culture and history is also an important part of the course. Students will focus on general aspects of conversational signs and nonverbal aspects of American Sign Language. Using Signing Naturally Units 7-12 as a guide; students will also incorporate the use of expressive and receptive skills in every class. The full immersion model will be applied in each class. Instruction and student participation will only be in ASL. Prereq: COSI 220.
COSI 260. Multicultural Aspects of Human Communication. 3 Units.
Introduces intercultural/interracial communication by discussing specific communication principles and by putting theory into practice by exploring differences in perception, and verbal and nonverbal communication messages. Course emphasizes relationship between communication, race, culture; nature of race and culture; and how they influence the communication process. Various theories and approaches to study of intercultural/interracial communication will be discussed, along with significant concepts, processes and considerations. Practical outcomes of intercultural/interracial encounters also will be discussed. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course.
COSI 261. Multicultural Aspects of Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
Introduces intercultural/interracial communication principles and includes the exploration of differences in perceptions for communication messages. Provides students with a basic understanding of the differences associated with assessment, intervention, and identification of communication disorders for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students will critically analyze best practice approaches for communication disorders for diverse populations including differences in race, ethnicity/culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic status. Practical outcomes that can encourage more positive intercultural/interracial encounters will be discussed. Offered as COSI 261 and COSI 461. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course.
COSI 280. Organizational Communication. 3 Units.
This course includes a review of the development of organizational communication theories and how application of theories enhances our understanding of various types of organizations. COSI 280 addresses the communication challenges faced by contemporary organizational leaders and members. Knowledge of the theories and development of analytical skills should improve students' chances for successful interactions in diverse organizational situations and cultures.
COSI 305. Neuroscience of Communication and Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
The course focus is neuroanatomy and neurophysiology related to motor control and cognition, particularly aspects of cognition involved in language functions. Topics to be addressed include: principles of neurophysiology and neurochemistry; functional neuroanatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems; neurological and neuropsychological assessment of communication; neurodiagnostic methods. In part, the course material will be presented in a problem-based learning format. That is, normal aspects of human neuroscience will be discussed in the context of neurological disorders affecting communication. COSI 305 is an elective for undergraduate students. COSI 405 is an introduction to COSI 557 and COSI 561, and a required course for graduate students. Offered as COSI 305 and COSI 405.
COSI 313. Language Development. 3 Units.
Language acquisition theory and stages of development of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and phonology in children. Contributions of biological, social, cognitive and environmental factors to process of language development. Information on language variation in multicultural populations. Open to majors and non-majors. Recommended prerequisite: Child Psychology. Offered as COSI 313 and COSI 413.
COSI 321. Speech and Hearing Science. 3 Units.
A strong foundation in normal aspects of oral communication will prepare students for advanced study in the assessment and management of disorders of speech and hearing perception. This course will focus on speech and hearing acoustics, sound measurement, the nature of hearing, speech production, and speech and hearing perception. Topics to be covered include speech and hearing acoustics, auditory anatomy and physiology, psychoacoustics, and speech and hearing perception. Offered as COSI 321 and COSI 421. Prereq: COSI 325.
COSI 325. Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism. 3 Units.
The course will focus on normal anatomy and physiology of the body systems involved in the processes of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing including the following: the auditory, respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, resonatory, and nervous systems. In part, the course material will be presented in a problem-based learning format. That is, normal aspects of human anatomy and physiology will be discussed in the context of the disorders that affect the processes of human communication and swallowing.
COSI 332. Persuasion. 3 Units.
This survey course explores the history, theories, and dynamics of persuasion. There is an extensive focus on theoretical models of attitude change. Persuasion also plays a strong role in everyday aspects of our culture. Along these lines, we will investigate persuasion activities in everyday life from compliance gaining to media campaigns. Learning is conveyed through lecture, activities, and observation of the student's everyday life. At the end of the semester, the astute student will be literate in a variety of persuasion strategies and dynamics.
COSI 340. Advanced Health Communication. 3 Units.
Various communication processes assume a central role in the acquisition and enactment of health care. This course examines communication activity across a broad range of health care contexts. Attention will be given to provider-client communication, communication, and ethical concerns, persuasive health promotion efforts, media impact on health, and basics in health communication methodology and research. Students will consider source, message, and receiver aspects of health communication as well as cultural and illness-specific issues. Offered as COSI 340 and COSI 440. Prereq: COSI 101.
COSI 345. Communication and Aging. 3 Units.
The normal and abnormal psychobiological changes that occur during aging and their effects on communication are addressed, as are communicative interaction styles, disordered communication, and rehabilitation practices. Graduate students are given an opportunity to incorporate information from their own disciplines in a special project, where appropriate. Offered as COSI 345 and COSI 445. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course.
COSI 352. Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. 3 Units.
Clinical assessment and teaching procedures as well as the role of research/theory in clinical practice. Procedures to observe, measure, analyze communication skills. Practical application through case studies. Students complete 25 hours of observation of speech/language assessment and intervention. Prereq: COSI 211 or COSI 313.
COSI 355. Introduction to Linguistics. 3 Units.
This course provides an introduction to linguistics, with application to clinical assessment, diagnosis and therapy of language disorders. In particular, the course provides an introduction to theory and methods of linguistics: universal properties of human language; phonetic, phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic structures and analysis; nature and form of grammar.
COSI 357. Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
This course is designed to provide knowledge about the theoretical foundations, etiologies, and characterizations of acquired language-based and cognitive-communication disorders in adults. The organization of the course is designed so that we will discuss communication disorders typically associated with left hemisphere lesions (e.g., aphasia), right hemisphere lesions (e.g., RHD), frontal lobe lesions (e.g., traumatic brain injury) and mesial temporal lesions (e.g., dementia). This course is intended to provide students with a framework for considering communication disorders of diverse medical etiologies rather than specific impairment types. The course is meant to provide information that can be used as a foundation for a clinically applied course in acquired language disorders. The course will focus on critical thinking, professional presentation (both oral and written), and critical consumption of research. Instructor consent for COSI 457 only. Offered as COSI 357 and COSI 457. Prereq: COSI 109.
COSI 370. Introduction to Audiology. 3 Units.
Fifteen percent of the US population has some degree of hearing loss. Yet, many people do not seek audiological intervention and only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid wear one. In this class, students will learn about the field of audiology including assessment and diagnostics measures and interventions used by audiologists. Students will evaluate audiometers and test environments for audiology, describe pure-tone audiometry, and conduct simulated hearing tests. Students will also be introduced to auditory pathologies and related disorders. Students will also be introduced to assessments in infants and children, audiological screening and audiological management. Offered as COSI 370 and COSI 470. Prereq: COSI 321 and COSI 325.
COSI 390. Independent Study. 1 - 6 Units.
Individual study, under the guidance of a faculty member, involving specific programs of reading, research and special projects.
COSI 395. Capstone and Honors Program. 3 Units.
Supervision in carrying out an independent research study in the student's area of interest. Offered every semester. Any student majoring in communication sciences (COSI) may take this course to fulfill the capstone requirement; qualified students may take this course to fulfill the capstone requirement AND to graduate with honors. During their Junior year, qualified COSI majors are encouraged to apply to the department's Honors Program, which leads to a B.A. with Honors. The program's purpose is to provide students with an intensive, supervised research experience in areas of their choice. The program consists of PSCL 375 and COSI 395 and begins in the junior year, when students receive instruction in research design and methodology. This provides the foundation for students to work under close supervision with a department faculty member during the senior year. At the end of the semester, the research project is written in scholarly form, and presented for consideration of graduation with Honors. Junior majors with a minimum 3.25 average in COSI major courses are a 3.0 overall GPA may apply. The Honors Program requires a great deal of work, and only students with a serious interest in behavioral sciences should apply. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: (STAT 201 or PSCL 282) and PSCL 375.
COSI 405. Neuroscience of Communication and Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
The course focus is neuroanatomy and neurophysiology related to motor control and cognition, particularly aspects of cognition involved in language functions. Topics to be addressed include: principles of neurophysiology and neurochemistry; functional neuroanatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems; neurological and neuropsychological assessment of communication; neurodiagnostic methods. In part, the course material will be presented in a problem-based learning format. That is, normal aspects of human neuroscience will be discussed in the context of neurological disorders affecting communication. COSI 305 is an elective for undergraduate students. COSI 405 is an introduction to COSI 557 and COSI 561, and a required course for graduate students. Offered as COSI 305 and COSI 405.
COSI 413. Language Development. 3 Units.
Language acquisition theory and stages of development of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and phonology in children. Contributions of biological, social, cognitive and environmental factors to process of language development. Information on language variation in multicultural populations. Open to majors and non-majors. Recommended prerequisite: Child Psychology. Offered as COSI 313 and COSI 413.
COSI 421. Speech and Hearing Science. 3 Units.
A strong foundation in normal aspects of oral communication will prepare students for advanced study in the assessment and management of disorders of speech and hearing perception. This course will focus on speech and hearing acoustics, sound measurement, the nature of hearing, speech production, and speech and hearing perception. Topics to be covered include speech and hearing acoustics, auditory anatomy and physiology, psychoacoustics, and speech and hearing perception. Offered as COSI 321 and COSI 421.
COSI 431. Medical Aspects of Developmental Disabilities: Theory and Practice. 2 Units.
The practicum provides structured training activities to help the student become proficient in birth to three assessment and intervention and infant and toddler development. This intensive training experience will provide skills that students need when working in early intervention settings. Guided observation of children and developmental domains, parent-child interaction, and family based assessment will be included.
COSI 440. Advanced Health Communication. 3 Units.
Various communication processes assume a central role in the acquisition and enactment of health care. This course examines communication activity across a broad range of health care contexts. Attention will be given to provider-client communication, communication, and ethical concerns, persuasive health promotion efforts, media impact on health, and basics in health communication methodology and research. Students will consider source, message, and receiver aspects of health communication as well as cultural and illness-specific issues. Offered as COSI 340 and COSI 440.
COSI 443. Meta-Analysis of Communication Disorders Research Workshop. 1 Unit.
This course will guide students through the application of meta-analysis to the systematic literature review completed in COSI 444L to address a clinical question and will serve as the analysis and results section of the paper which will be used in partial fulfillment of the Plan B Master's Project requirements. Prereq: COSI 444 and COSI 444L.
COSI 444. Evidence Based Practice in Communication Disorders. 2 Units.
Evidence-based practice is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual clients. Having its origins in the fields of medicine and clinical epidemiology, EBP is now an essential component to clinical practice in speech-language pathology. The goal of this course is to instill in you a career-long desire to seek out high-quality relevant evidence pertinent to the clinical questions that affect your practice. To do this, you must first know how to find the evidence and evaluate the quality of evidence available. This course is intended to demystify the research process so that you can become critical consumers of the research literature in our field.
COSI 444L. Evidence Based Practice in Communication Disorders Lab. 1 Unit.
This course will guide students through the application of meta-analysis to the systematic literature review completed in COSI 444L to address a clinical question and will serve as the analysis and results section of the paper which will be used in partial fulfillment of the Plan B Masters Project requirements. Prereq: COSI 444.
COSI 445. Communication and Aging. 3 Units.
The normal and abnormal psychobiological changes that occur during aging and their effects on communication are addressed, as are communicative interaction styles, disordered communication, and rehabilitation practices. Graduate students are given an opportunity to incorporate information from their own disciplines in a special project, where appropriate. Offered as COSI 345 and COSI 445. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course.
COSI 452A. Graduate Clinical Practicum I: Case Management. 2 Units.
Addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology including case management, clinical effectiveness, counseling and working with families from diverse backgrounds. Four to ten hours of clinic contact per week at the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. Recommended preparation: COSI 352 and COSI 413. Prereq: Enrolled in the Communication Sciences MA program.
COSI 452B. Graduate Clinical Practicum II: Professional Issues. 2 Units.
Addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology including case management, managed health care, ethics and interviewing. Four to ten hours of clinic contact per week at the Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center. An interprofessional education (IPE) component, Collaborative Practice I, is included in this course, where students will participate with CWRU students from other health care programs to develop knowledge, attitudes and skills in four domains: 1) values for interprofessional practice 2) understanding roles and responsibilities 3) interprofessional communication 4) interprofessional teamwork (Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) core competencies). Recommended preparation: COSI 352, COSI 413, and COSI 453. Prereq: COSI 452A.
COSI 452C. Graduate Clinical Practicum III: Special Populations. 1 Unit.
Addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology including case management, special clinical populations, collaborating with other professionals, teaming, leadership, and use of technology. Fifteen to thirty hours of clinic contact per week at area skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehab centers, early intervention centers, centers for developmentally disabled, private practices, etc. (Maximum of 2 credits.) Recommended preparation: COSI 352, COSI 452A, COSI 452B, COSI 453, and COSI 456.
COSI 452E. Graduate Clinical Practicum V: Medical Speech Pathology. 1 Unit.
Addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology including case management, special clinical populations, collaborating with other professionals, documentation, managed health care, and use of technology. Fifteen to thirty hours of clinic contact per week at area skilled nursing facilities, hospitals. (Maximum of 2 credits.) Recommended preparation: COSI 352, COSI 452A, COSI 452B, COSI 452C, COSI 453, and COSI 456.
COSI 452S. Graduate Clinical Practicum III: Special Populations. 1 Unit.
Addresses professional issues in speech-language pathology including case management, special clinical populations, collaborating with other professionals, teaming, leadership and use of technology. This course confers full time student status in the summer term in recognition of an average of 25 hours of clinic contact per week at area skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehab centers, early intervention centers, centers for developmentally disabled, private practices etc. Prereq: COSI 452A and COSI 452B.
COSI 453. Articulation and Phonology Disorders. 3 Units.
Overview of normal speech sound development and characterization of children with speech sound disorders. Distinctions between phonology and articulation are drawn. Theoretical as well as assessment and treatment issues are addressed.
COSI 455. Fluency Disorders. 3 Units.
Stuttering and related disorders of rhythm and prosody in terms of the symptomatology, etiology, measurement, and treatment of nonfluent speaking behavior.
COSI 456. Child Language Disorders. 3 Units.
Nature and characteristics of language disorders in children. Theoretical and clinical issues related to effective intervention with children and their families. Assessment and treatment of disorders of syntax, semantics and pragmatics. Strategies for intervention with children from special populations and multicultural populations. Prereq: Enrolled in the MA in Communication Sciences or MA in Psychology program.
COSI 457. Acquired Neurogenic Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
This course is designed to provide knowledge about the theoretical foundations, etiologies, and characterizations of acquired language-based and cognitive-communication disorders in adults. The organization of the course is designed so that we will discuss communication disorders typically associated with left hemisphere lesions (e.g., aphasia), right hemisphere lesions (e.g., RHD), frontal lobe lesions (e.g., traumatic brain injury) and mesial temporal lesions (e.g., dementia). This course is intended to provide students with a framework for considering communication disorders of diverse medical etiologies rather than specific impairment types. The course is meant to provide information that can be used as a foundation for a clinically applied course in acquired language disorders. The course will focus on critical thinking, professional presentation (both oral and written), and critical consumption of research. Instructor consent for COSI 457 only. Offered as COSI 357 and COSI 457.
COSI 461. Multicultural Aspects of Communication Disorders. 3 Units.
Introduces intercultural/interracial communication principles and includes the exploration of differences in perceptions for communication messages. Provides students with a basic understanding of the differences associated with assessment, intervention, and identification of communication disorders for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students will critically analyze best practice approaches for communication disorders for diverse populations including differences in race, ethnicity/culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic status. Practical outcomes that can encourage more positive intercultural/interracial encounters will be discussed. Offered as COSI 261 and COSI 461. Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course.
COSI 470. Introduction to Audiology. 3 Units.
Fifteen percent of the US population has some degree of hearing loss. Yet, many people do not seek audiological intervention and only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid wear one. In this class, students will learn about the field of audiology including assessment and diagnostics measures and interventions used by audiologists. Students will evaluate audiometers and test environments for audiology, describe pure-tone audiometry, and conduct simulated hearing tests. Students will also be introduced to auditory pathologies and related disorders. Students will also be introduced to assessments in infants and children, audiological screening and audiological management. Offered as COSI 370 and COSI 470. Prereq: COSI 325.
COSI 556. Language Disorders II: Language and Literacy. 3 Units.
This course focuses on research-based theories of reading, cognition, language, and learning disorders in the school-age and adolescent student. Language development of the older child during the school age and adolescent years will be reviewed. Topics include the development of metalinguistic skills, the expanding lexicon, narration and discourse, and advances in syntax and morphology. The relationship of spoken language to literacy will be discussed. The course will examine common language, literacy and learning disabilities during the school age years. The student will explore interventions for word skills, reading decoding and comprehension, oral expression, vocabulary, and written languages as they apply to the Speech Language Pathologist. Assessment and intervention strategies for the school-age child and adolescent with a language/learning disorder are included. The class format includes lectures, discussions of case studies, and experiential learning through the observation of therapy with the school age/adolescent student. Prereq: COSI 456.
COSI 557. Acquired Adult Language Disorders. 3 Units.
A model relating communication impairment to activities of daily living and quality of life will serve as the study of acquired neurogenic communication disorders in adults. The focus will be on dementia, aphasia, and the communication disorders associated with traumatic brain injury and right hemisphere stroke. Knowledge about the biological basis of neurogenic communication disorders will be applied in discussion on assessment and intervention for these disorders. Prereq: COSI 405 or equivalent.
COSI 560. Medical Aspects of Speech Pathology I: Voice Disorders. 3 Units.
Aspects of normal and abnormal voice production, evaluation and management of various voice and resonance disorders. Prereq: COSI 405 and COSI 562.
COSI 561. Med Aspects of Speech Path II: Neuromotor and Craniofacial Anomalies. 4 Units.
Speech disorders resulting from conditions acting on motor speech production including dysarthria and apraxia will be discussed. The speech production system, diseases and acquired and congenital neuropathological conditions that affect motor process and resulting speech disorders of phonation, articulation, resonance and prosody will be reviewed. Also covered will be the speech, language and hearing disorders stemming from craniofacial anomalies; cleft lip and palate. Principles and methods of assessment and treatment within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation framework will be reviewed for both types of disorders. Prereq: COSI 321 or COSI 421 and COSI 405 or equivalent.
COSI 562. Medical Aspects of Speech Pathology III: Dysphagia. 3 Units.
Course relates to medical speech-language pathology and includes analysis of clinical problems involving dysphagia in high risk populations. Course focus is on the anatomy and physiology of the normal swallow, dysphagia, early identification and prevention, the clinical swallow assessment, instrumental assessment and intervention in pediatric and adult populations.
COSI 563. Medical Aspects of Speech Pathology IV: Pediatric Dysphagia. 3 Units.
This course focuses on swallowing and dysphagia in infants and children. Topics include typical development of anatomy and physiology of pediatric swallowing, evaluation of pediatric swallowing function, treatment modalities, and clinical populations. Prereq: COSI 562.
COSI 580. Aural Rehabilitation. 3 Units.
The effects of hearing impairment, especially related to speech perception and language processing. Remediation and intervention strategies for children and adults who are hard-of-hearing, including speech reading, auditory training, the use of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices.
COSI 600. Special Problems and Topics. 1 - 3 Units.
Topics and instructors by arrangement of the department chair.
COSI 601. Directed Study and Research. 1 - 6 Units.
Individual study and research under the direction of a faculty member.
COSI 651. Thesis M.A.. 1 - 6 Units.
(Credit as arranged.)
COSI 701. Dissertation Ph.D.. 1 - 9 Units.
(Credit as arranged.) Prereq: Predoctoral research consent or advanced to Ph.D. candidacy milestone.
Psychology (PSCL)
PSCL 101. General Psychology I. 3 Units.
Methods, research, and theories of psychology. Basic research from such areas as psychophysiology, sensation, perception, development, memory, learning, psychopathology, and social psychology.
PSCL 102. General Psychology II. 3 Units.
The applications of psychological research in normal problems of adjustment. Topics include: coping with anxiety, romance and marriage, and interpersonal behavior.
PSCL 220. The Self. 3 Units.
Explore how individuals construct and present the self. Examines how the meaning of the self has changed over time, where the self comes from, and the role of different influences, such as parents, peers and culture. Explores how the self is defined for others, whether through an online presence, fashion choices, or the names that people prefer for themselves. Students should expect to develop critical thinking and writing skills through the class. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101. Counts as a Disciplinary Communication course.
PSCL 230. Child Psychology. 3 Units.
Basic facts and principles of psychological development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 282. Quantitative Methods in Psychology. 3 Units.
The theory and application of basic methods used in the analysis of psychological data. A student may receive credit for only one of the following: ANTH 319, PSCL 282, SOCI 307, or STAT 201. Counts as a CAS Quantitative Reasoning course. Counts as a Quantitative Reasoning course.
PSCL 313. Psychology of Personality. 3 Units.
The development and organization of personality; theories of personality and methods for assessing the person; problems of personal adjustment.
PSCL 315. Social Psychology. 3 Units.
Empirical studies of typical human responses to situations. First impressions, attitude change, effects of cash incentives, behavior in emergencies, interpersonal attraction, impression management, crowding, stress, vices. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 317. Health Psychology. 3 Units.
Examines psychological processes that affect physical health. Covers the physiological factors affecting the immune system, chronic physical disorders, pain, compliance with prescribed medical treatments, the effects of stress and coping, the effects of the patient-physician interaction, and the psychological aspects of the hospital and the health care systems. Recommended preparation : PSCL 101.
PSCL 321. Abnormal Psychology. 3 Units.
Major syndromes of mental disorders, their principal symptoms, dynamics, etiology, and treatment. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 323. Consumer Psychology. 3 Units.
Examines psychological processes that affect buyer behaviors. Covers the basic psychological processes of purchasing behavior, marketing choices that influence consumer behaviors, and post-purchase behaviors such as brand loyalty. Explores behavior across a number of domains, including motivation, attention, persuasion, comprehension, automatic decision making, and biases. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 325. Psychotherapy and Personality Change. 3 Units.
Three methods of psychotherapy (behavioral, psychoanalytic, and client-centered) are discussed. The therapy techniques and the manner by which personality change is effected are examined. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 329. Adolescence. 3 Units.
Psychological perspectives on physical, cognitive, and social development. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 333. Early Intervention I: Theories and Practice. 3 Units.
This course describes the characteristics of young children (aged between 0 to 5 years) with disabilities and examines the intervention models and practices that are used to address the developmental and social emotional needs of these children. The course covers the legislative and philosophical foundations for contemporary early intervention practice. It discusses the meaning of evidence-based practice and examines contemporary early intervention practices from this perspective. The readings and assignments for this course have been designed to reflect the course objectives. Offered as PSCL 333 and PSCL 434.
PSCL 334C. Seminar and Practicum: Hospitalized Children. 3 Units.
Supervised field placement and attendance at staff conferences in various child and adolescent settings. Regular seminar meetings. Prereq: PSCL 230.
PSCL 335C. Seminar and Practicum: Hospitalized Child. 3 Units.
Supervised field placement and attendance at staff conferences in various child and adolescent settings. Regular seminar meetings. Prereq: PSCL 230 and Junior or Senior Status.
PSCL 336. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Units.
This course examines the basic principles and concepts of applied behavior analysis as used to improve socially important behavior problems. Behavioral measurement procedures, single-subject designs, interpretation of single-subject data, and ethical considerations will be discussed. Offered as PSCL 336 and PSCL 436.
PSCL 338. Seminar and Practicum in Adolescents. 3 Units.
Supervised field placement and attendance in early childhood, child and adolescent settings including preschools, schools, hospitals, and neighborhood centers. This course is an elective. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101. Offered as EDUC 338, PSCL 338 and SOCI 338.
PSCL 343. Music Cognition. 3 Units.
Why do you like the music you like? How does one learn music without direct instruction? How are music and language processing both similar and different? What about music's predictability makes it euphoric? Music operates as a tangled web of biological, cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural processes that have captivated philosophers, scientists, and artists for centuries. This interdisciplinary course presents a survey and critical review of scholarly literature and methodologies related to the multiple ways of "knowing" music. Specific topics will include: neuroanatomical reactions related to music perception, cognitive organization and processing of music, psychological measures in music research, and enculturated effects on musical interactions. Students will become familiar with multiple bodies of literature in order to explore their own interests in musical processing and produce theories to help solve musical problems based on those interests and develop potential research strategies for future inquiries. Offered as COGS 343 and COGS 443 and MUED 343 and MUED 443 and PSCL 343 and PSCL 443. Counts as a Human Diversity & Commonality course.
PSCL 344. Developmental Psychopathology. 3 Units.
This course will focus on the interplay of biological, psychological, familial, and social determinants of disorders ranging from autism to delinquency and bulimia. Recommended preparation: PSCL 230 or PSCL 321.
PSCL 350. Behavior Genetics. 3 Units.
Examines the impact of both nature and nurture on human behavior. Basic quantitative genetic methodology will be covered. Current family, twin and adoption studies in the areas of personality, intelligence, alcoholism, criminality, and psychopathology will be reviewed. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101. Offered as PSCL 350 and PSCL 450.
PSCL 352. Physiological Psychology. 3 Units.
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of neural communication and central nervous system structure. Special attention is placed on common neurological illnesses and their psychopharmacological treatments. Neural systems underlying sensory/perceptual, motor, and higher-order cognitive processes are also explored. Offered as PSCL 352 and PSCL 403. Prereq: PSCL 101.
PSCL 353. Psychology of Learning. 3 Units.
The basic methods in the study of learning. The major theories proposed to account for the learning process. Development of the fundamental concepts and principles governing the learning process in both humans and lower animal. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 357. Cognitive Psychology. 3 Units.
How individuals encode, store, organize, and use information. Pattern recognition, attention, memory, and problem solving. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101.
PSCL 365. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. 3 Units.
This course is designed to provide an undergraduate-level overview of the psychology of religion and spirituality. It will emphasize both theory and research in this topic area. Following the order outlined in the text for the course, we will cover religion/spirituality "from the inside out," beginning with biological aspects of r/s and working outward, all the way up to social aspects of r/s. The course will be primarily lecture- and textbook-based but will also include both large-group and small-group discussion. Grading will be based on three exams (with the lowest score dropped), a required final exam, and a variety of assignments. A major aim of the course is to encourage students to apply ideas from the course to their lives; however, because some issues raised in the class might be very personal and/or controversial, the class will not require personal sharing about r/s beliefs (in either discussion or written form). In designing the assignments, care has been taken to provide a menu of options that vary in terms of length/complexity and emphasis on personal experience vs. more abstract reflection. Prereq: PSCL 101.
PSCL 369. Adult Development and Aging. 3 Units.
An overview of concepts and research relating to adult development and aging. The lifespan perspective will be used in examining major developmental paradigms. Personality and cognitive lines of development will be traced across the lifespan. Data from both longitudinal and cross-sectional studies will be analyzed. Both normal and pathological aging will be discussed. Special emphasis will be given to areas of cognitive deterioration in aging. Implications for optimal adult development and aging will also be discussed.
PSCL 375. Research Design and Analysis. 3 Units.
Conceptual and methodological issues confronted by the behavioral scientist conducting research. Major experimental designs and statistical procedures. Intuitive understanding of the mathematical operations. Majors planning to apply to graduate school in Psychology are strongly encouraged to complete this course. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course. Prereq: PSCL 101 and (PSCL 282 or ANTH 319 or STAT 201 or STAT 201R).
PSCL 379. Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. 3 Units.
Ways in which neurobehavioral development can go awry, the causes of such deviations, and their consequences. The course builds on basic psychological and neuroscience concepts to explore the manner in which developmental disabilities occur, ways of preventing disabilities, and approaches to ameliorating and managing disabling conditions. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101 and PSCL 230. Offered as PSCL 379 and PSCL 479.
PSCL 381. Social Factors in the Development of Psychopathology. 3 Units.
Environmental risk factors for psychopathology are numerous; specific social factors, such as bullying, peer pressure, and social adversity are often linked with the development of psychiatric disorders. Which begs the questions: Can Facebook cause depression? Do television shows like 13 Reasons Why increase the rate of suicide? Are "fitspiration" communities dangerous? This course will review the role social factors (social support, social interactions, social functioning, and the broader social context of communities) relate to the development and maintenance of psychopathology on biological and behavioral levels. In the context of disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, depression (including suicide), eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, this course will look at how social factors might contribute to the development of mental illness, as well as how social factors might be indicators of mental illness, and finally how social factors might mediate the severity of or even prevent the development of mental illness. Prereq: PSCL 101 and PSCL 321.
PSCL 382. Pseudoscience in Mental Health. 3 Units.
Have you ever wondered whether polygraphs (lie detectors) are valid assessments? Or why inkblots are thought to be useful tests for psychopathology? Or if multiple personality disorder actually exists? And if these ideas are misconstrued or false, why do so many people believe them? This course focuses on distinguishing pseudoscientific claims from scientific claims in clinical psychology. We will evaluate popular, and oftentimes controversial, methods, assessments, and treatments within the field of clinical science. Grounded in the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and research methods, students will sharpen critical thinking skills by evaluating pseudoscientific claims and learning to identify the characteristic features that distinguish pseudoscience and science. We will discuss the psychological issues associated with theories and practices such as false memories, projective testing, facilitated communication, the use of expert testimony, dissociative identity disorder, and harmful or unsupported treatments for psychiatric disorders. Additionally students will complete a semester long research project associated with pseudoscience in mental health. In groups, students will design and run their own experiments and present these data at the end of the semester. Prereq: PSCL 282.
PSCL 385. Science of Emotion and Aging. 3 Units.
In this course we will examine the multi-faceted nature of emotion with an emphasis on the development of emotion in adulthood. We will consider the history, theories, and most recent research and thinking in the science of emotion and aging. We will also be considering how we know what we know about emotions. So, one goal will be to increase our awareness of the assumptions underlying theorists, claims, researchers, findings, and our own belief structures. We will also work to strengthen our general thinking and communicative abilities as we study the psychology of emotion. Specifically, our goals will be to state theories and ideas clearly and concisely, to identify different parts of arguments and analyze the logic of these parts, to integrate the different aspects of emotion, and to generate new ideas based on the theories and research. My shorthand terms for these processes are: "summarizing", "analyzing", "integrating", and "generating".
PSCL 388. Human Sexual Behavior. 3 Units.
Sex is approached as a form of personal and interpersonal behavior. A broad range of theories from social psychology will be used to explain human sexual behavior, and these will be evaluated by using facts and findings from recent research studies. Topics include sexual relationships, gender differences, promiscuity, rape and coercion, finding and choosing sex partners, sexual risk-taking, harassment, sexual identity and orientation, cultural influences and differences, evolution of sexual motivations, prostitution, pornography, and love. Prereq: PSCL 101 and PSCL 315.
PSCL 389. Emotion and Emotion Regulation. 3 Units.
This course will focus on academic research associated with emotional processes and emotion regulation. Specifically, we will answer questions like: What are emotions, and why are they important? How are emotions communicated, and how do researchers measure them? How do emotions influence one's thinking ability, and visa-versa? What is emotion regulation? How do people differ in terms of their overall happiness and well-being, the degree to which they seek/avoid positive/negative experiences, and how they try to control their emotions? And what brain mechanisms are involved in emotional processing and emotion regulation? This course is also intended to help students read research in a thorough, critical manner, which may have a positive impact on students considering an academic career. Prereq: PSCL 101 and PSCL 352.
PSCL 390. Seminars in Psychology. 1 - 3 Units.
Surveys of special subject areas. Topics vary in response to faculty and student interests. Small group discussion. Prerequisite depends on content.
PSCL 392. Capstone: Positive Psychology and Character Strengths. 3 Units.
This seminar-based course is designed to provide a senior capstone experience in the area of positive psychology and character strengths. Students will focus on one specific character strength or positive psychology concept for the class project. The project will include a literature review and critique as well as a self-reflective component. Students will present their projects in two formats: a classroom-based lecture presentation and a literature review (15-20 pages). Class periods will include a blend of lecture, discussion, and student presentations. All students will be assigned to small groups for classroom-based discussions. Assignments are designed to help students develop their projects and will focus on self-reflection, literature review skills, and effective strategies for writing, presenting, and evaluating the work of others. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: Students must be seniors.
PSCL 394. Psychology Capstone Seminar: Current Problems. 3 Units.
This seminar course will revolve around the identification and critical examination of current problems in society. Insights gained from psychological research will be applied to better understand these problems. Successful completion of the course will require critical analysis of published research, integration of information from different areas of psychology and from different disciplines, an oral presentation, and a final written research report including a literature review. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: PSCL 375.
PSCL 395. Capstone and Honors Program. 3 Units.
Supervision in carrying out an independent research study in the student's area of interest. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: PSCL 375.
PSCL 396. Anxiety and Depression: Symptoms, Etiology, and Treatment. 3 Units.
A research-based and writing-intensive presentation of current knowledge regarding the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of anxiety disorders and mood disorders. Counts as a SAGES Departmental Seminar course. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: PSCL 101 and PSCL 375.
PSCL 397. Independent Study. 1 - 3 Units.
Individual study involving specific programs of reading, research, and special projects. Prereq: PSCL 101.
PSCL 398C. Child Policy Externship and Capstone. 3 Units.
Externships offered through CHST/ANTH/PSCL 398C give students an opportunity to work directly with professionals who design and implement policies that impact the lives of children and their families. Agencies involved are active in areas such as public health, including behavioral health, education, juvenile justice, childcare and/or child welfare. Students apply for the externships, and selected students are placed in local public or nonprofit agencies with a policy focus. Each student develops an individualized learning plan in consultation with the Childhood Studies Program faculty and the supervisor in the agency. Offered as CHST 398C, ANTH 398C, and PSCL 398C. Counts as a SAGES Senior Capstone course. Prereq: CHST 301.
PSCL 402. Cognition and Information Processing. 3 Units.
Aspects of cognition beyond the area of sensation and perception, involving symbolic processes, especially problems of meaning, conceiving, reasoning, judging, and thinking.
PSCL 403. Physiological Psychology. 3 Units.
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of neural communication and central nervous system structure. Special attention is placed on common neurological illnesses and their psychopharmacological treatments. Neural systems underlying sensory/perceptual, motor, and higher-order cognitive processes are also explored. Offered as PSCL 352 and PSCL 403. Prereq: Graduate Standing or Requisites Not Met permission.
PSCL 404. Learning Theory. 3 Units.
The research literature in learning; theoretical formulations of contemporary learning theorists. Limited to graduate students.
PSCL 407. Research Design and Quantitative Analysis I. 3 Units.
Intermediate research design and statistical analysis used in psychological research. Statistical inference from single variables, elementary principles of probability, correlation and regression. Recommended preparation: PSCL 282.
PSCL 408. Research Design and Quantitative Analysis II. 3 Units.
Advanced research design and statistical analysis used in psychological research. Statistical inference from multiple variables, multiple correlation and regression, analysis of variance, nonparametric statistics. Recommended preparation: PSCL 407.
PSCL 409. Advanced Social Psychology. 3 Units.
This seminar-based course provides a broad, graduate-level overview of the field of social psychology. The course draws on theory and basic research in social and personality psychology to teach basic principles of human nature that can be applied to daily life, research, and clinical/applied work. Major topic areas include the self (e.g., self-regulation; self-evaluation), social cognition and relationships (e.g., social comparison; transgression), and group processes (e.g., social influence; prejudice). The interface between social and personality psychology will also receive attention.
PSCL 410. Developmental Psychology. 3 Units.
The research literature and theoretical formulation in the area of developmental psychology. Limited to graduate students.
PSCL 412. Measurement of Behavior. 3 Units.
Theory and methods of human behavior measurements. Reliability, validity, and test construction in the objective assessments of traits and abilities. Recommended preparation: PSCL 282.
PSCL 417. Clinical Neuroscience. 3 Units.
This course focuses on the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders. The goal of this course is to better understand the biological factors that occur in the presence of a mind or brain disorder. In this course we will cover disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and anxiety disorders, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism spectrum disorders).
PSCL 418. History and Systems. 3 Units.
Historical antecedents of modern psychology.
PSCL 424. Clinical Interviewing. 3 Units.
Introduction to diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing.
PSCL 425. Methods of Assessment I. 3 Units.
Limited to graduate students in clinical psychology. Recommended preparation: Graduate standing in psychology with department permission.
PSCL 426. Methods of Assessment II. 3 Units.
Methods of psychological assessment, emphasizing personality and family function in childhood and adulthood. Recommended preparation: Limited to Grad students in Clinical Psychology. Requires approval of the Director of Clinical Training.
PSCL 429. Practicum in Assessment I. 1 Unit.
Applied experience for clinical psychology graduate students in the cognitive assessment of children and adults. Recommended preparation: Concurrent enrollment in PSCL 425.
PSCL 430. Practicum in Assessment II. 1 Unit.
Recommended preparation: Approval of the Director of Clinical Training or concurrent enrollment in PSCL 426.
PSCL 431. Supervised Field Placement Year 2. 0 Unit.
Supervised training in clinical psychology in agency, hospital, or university settings. Required in Fall and Spring terms of all second year students in the clinical psychology training program. Recommended preparation: PSCL 425, PSCL 426.
PSCL 432A. Early Intervention Graduate Practicum A: Foundations for Interpersonal Communication. 1 Unit.
This course is set up to provide students with information and practice in collaborative professional skills that are necessary for professional competence in a multidisciplinary world. Skill development will include inter-professional education (IPE) where students will take part in a CWRU-wide course and with students participating from a variety of disciplines (e.g., nursing, speech-language pathology, etc.). Students will develop attitudes and skills related to: 1. Promoting inter-professional practice and mutual respect 2. Inter-professional teamwork and communication 3. Understanding the roles and responsibilities of various individuals in early intervention.
PSCL 432B. Early Intervention Graduate Practicum B: School Practicum and Foundations for IPC. 1 Unit.
This course is part of a series of courses intended to offer students practical experience in the field of early intervention. As part of this course, students will be placed in a school setting and will gain professional experience related to working with young children and their families under professional supervision. This course is set up to provide students with information about, practice in, in addition to development and professional skills that are necessary towards achieving professional competence when with working with young children and families.
PSCL 432C. Early Intervention Graduate Practicum C: Medical Placement. 0 - 2 Units.
This course is part of a series of courses intended to offer students practical experience in the field of early intervention. Students will be placed in a medical setting where they will gain professional experience related to working with young children and their families under professional supervision. This course is set up to provide students with information about, practice in, in addition to development and professional skills that are necessary towards achieving professional competence when with working with young children and families.
PSCL 432D. Early Intervention Graduate Practicum D: Choice. 1 Unit.
This course is part of a series of courses intended to offer students practical experience in the field of early intervention. This course is the fourth in its series. At this point, students are allowed to choose their placement (e.g., medical, school). Students will gain further professional experience related to working with young children and their families under professional supervision in their placement of choice. This course is set up to provide students with information about, practice in, in addition to development and professional skills that are necessary towards achieving professional competence when with working with young children and families.
PSCL 433. Early Intervention Child Psychology: Infant and Toddler Development. 2 Units.
This course is an introductory graduate seminar on child development in the context of psychology, communication science, and social work. Mastery of the theoretical and empirical literature of developmental psychology is critical to the practice of effective social workers and speech language pathologists. Course Objectives: You will gain an appreciation for human development with a focus on the infancy period to adolescence. You will recognize milestones (behavioral, cognitive, physical) throughout the different stages of child development. You will learn about modern and classical psychological theory and gain an appreciation that these various theories all contribute uniquely and invaluably to our understanding of child development. You will learn about prominent research findings as well as research methods unique to the area of developmental psychology. You will be able to demonstrate mastery of the developmental literature and apply it to authentic performance/practice in your chosen field.
PSCL 434. Early Intervention I: Theories and Practice. 3 Units.
This course describes the characteristics of young children (aged between 0 to 5 years) with disabilities and examines the intervention models and practices that are used to address the developmental and social emotional needs of these children. The course covers the legislative and philosophical foundations for contemporary early intervention practice. It discusses the meaning of evidence-based practice and examines contemporary early intervention practices from this perspective. The readings and assignments for this course have been designed to reflect the course objectives. Offered as PSCL 333 and PSCL 434.
PSCL 435. Early Intervention II: Evidence Based Practice. 2 Units.
This course is designed to cover evidence-based early intervention practices when working with young children aged between 0 to 6 years of age. The course covers recent evidence-based practices for contemporary early intervention practice. It discusses the meaning of evidence-based practice and the readings and assignments for this course have been designed to reflect the course objectives. Prereq: PSCL 434.
PSCL 436. Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis. 3 Units.
This course examines the basic principles and concepts of applied behavior analysis as used to improve socially important behavior problems. Behavioral measurement procedures, single-subject designs, interpretation of single-subject data, and ethical considerations will be discussed. Offered as PSCL 336 and PSCL 436. Prereq: PSCL 434.
PSCL 443. Music Cognition. 3 Units.
Why do you like the music you like? How does one learn music without direct instruction? How are music and language processing both similar and different? What about music's predictability makes it euphoric? Music operates as a tangled web of biological, cognitive, behavioral, and sociocultural processes that have captivated philosophers, scientists, and artists for centuries. This interdisciplinary course presents a survey and critical review of scholarly literature and methodologies related to the multiple ways of "knowing" music. Specific topics will include: neuroanatomical reactions related to music perception, cognitive organization and processing of music, psychological measures in music research, and enculturated effects on musical interactions. Students will become familiar with multiple bodies of literature in order to explore their own interests in musical processing and produce theories to help solve musical problems based on those interests and develop potential research strategies for future inquiries. Offered as COGS 343 and COGS 443 and MUED 343 and MUED 443 and PSCL 343 and PSCL 443. Counts as a Human Diversity & Commonality course.
PSCL 444. Developmental Psychopathology. 3 Units.
This course will focus on the interplay of biological, psychological, familial, and social determinants of disorders ranging from autism to delinquency and bulimia.
PSCL 450. Behavior Genetics. 3 Units.
Examines the impact of both nature and nurture on human behavior. Basic quantitative genetic methodology will be covered. Current family, twin and adoption studies in the areas of personality, intelligence, alcoholism, criminality, and psychopathology will be reviewed. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101. Offered as PSCL 350 and PSCL 450.
PSCL 451. Special Topics in Psychology. 1 Unit.
These 1 credit mini-courses should provide enjoyable opportunities for students to explore interesting material related to clinical psychology that has not been covered in other required courses. A primary goal is to stimulate interest and discussion in the area. Thus, students will not be expected to write term papers or take any exams. In terms of background reading, students should be provided with roughly one journal article per hour of class meeting. The course is graded pass/no pass, and grading will be based on class attendance and class participation.
PSCL 453. Seminars in Psychology. 1 - 3 Units.
A special problem or topic. Content varies with student and faculty interest. Recent offerings: creative thinking in research, community psychological, evaluation of community processes, experimental and computer methods, consultation, and psychoanalytic ego psychology.
PSCL 479. Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. 3 Units.
Ways in which neurobehavioral development can go awry, the causes of such deviations, and their consequences. The course builds on basic psychological and neuroscience concepts to explore the manner in which developmental disabilities occur, ways of preventing disabilities, and approaches to ameliorating and managing disabling conditions. Recommended preparation: PSCL 101 and PSCL 230. Offered as PSCL 379 and PSCL 479.
PSCL 497. Graduate Independent Study. 1 - 9 Units.
Independent research and reading programs with individual members of the faculty.
PSCL 501. Seminar in Health Psychology: Clinical Practice and Research Principles. 1 - 3 Units.
Seminar in Health Psychology: Clinical Practice & Research Principles is a one-credit seminar course intended for clinical psychology graduate students in the CWRU Department of Psychological Sciences and other related graduate programs in addition to upper-level undergraduates in related fields with the permission of the course instructors. This course is designed to provide students with exposure to psychologists at academic medical centers or universities in Northeast Ohio and across the U.S. regarding clinical practice and research as it pertains to the field of health psychology. It is intended for students with interests in either child or adult clinical psychology, including those with early childhood interests to those with a focus on geriatric clinical practice/research. This course is offered one semester/year, and the content and speakers rotate annually so students may enroll multiple times in consultation with their academic advisors. The clinical practice class sessions will include one or more case examples presented by each guest speaker (or by the course instructors), followed by class discussions of conceptualization and intervention strategies and integration of how psychologists with a health psychology specialty collaborate and consult with multiple other specialists. The research principles class sessions will include investigators (guest speakers/instructors) leading class discussions on the conduct of funded research projects (e.g., federal, foundation), clinical research, or other research endeavors specific to topics in health psychology; discussion of unique health psychology models/theories, and emphasis on the collaboration of many different disciplines conducting medical/health research with a behavioral/psychology component.
PSCL 510. Psychology and Diversity. 3 Units.
Diversity and multiculturalism in psychological theory, research and practice.
PSCL 524. Advanced Psychopathology. 3 Units.
Theoretical issues and current research data bearing on major patterns of psychological disturbance.
PSCL 525. Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology. 3 Units.
Consideration of legal and ethical principles in research and practice in clinical psychology and contemporary controversies in professional psychology. Recommended preparation: Graduate standing in Psychology
PSCL 529A. Practicum in Intervention I: Behavior Therapy. 1 Unit.
Recommended Preparation: Graduate standing in clinical psychology.
PSCL 530A. Practicum in Intervention II: Behavior Therapy. 1 Unit.
Recommended preparation: Graduate standing in clinical psychology.
PSCL 531A. Seminar in Intervention I: Behavior Therapy. 2 Units.
Theoretical issues and research on psychological interventions. Recommended preparation: Graduate standing in clinical psychology.
PSCL 532A. Seminar in Intervention II: Behavior Therapy. 2 Units.
Theoretical issues and research on psychological interventions. Recommended preparation: Graduate standing in clinical psychology.
PSCL 534. Advanced Psychotherapy. 3 Units.
The goals of this course are: to provide an overview of a range of psychotherapeutic approaches, primarily those that address anxiety and depressive disorders, and to discuss the evidence for and implementation of such therapy approaches. Prereq: Must be enrolled in PhD Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Psychology or Requisites Not Met permission.
PSCL 535. Child and Family Intervention. 2 Units.
A course for advanced clinical graduate students that covers psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches for working with children and adolescents and systems approaches for working with families.
PSCL 536. Advanced Child and Family Intervention. 2 Units.
A course for advanced clinical graduate students that covers evidence-based approaches to child and family therapy as well as parent training. Special emphasis on empirically guided treatment planning and outcome evaluation.
PSCL 537. Child and Family Case Seminar I. 1 Unit.
Clinical graduate students in child and family field placements present and receive group supervision on ongoing cases.
PSCL 538. Child and Family Case Seminar II. 1 Unit.
Clinical graduate students in child and family field placements present and receive group supervision on ongoing cases.
PSCL 539. Supervised Field Placement Year 3. 0 Unit.
Supervised training in clinical psychology in agency, hospital, or university settings. Required in Fall and Spring terms of all third year students in the clinical psychology training program. Recommended preparation: PSCL 531A, PSCL 532A.
PSCL 540. Supervised Field Placement Year 4. 0 Unit.
Supervised training in clinical psychology in agency, hospital, or university settings. Required in Fall and Spring terms of all fourth year students in the clinical psychology training program. Recommended preparation: PSCL 531A, PSCL 532A.
PSCL 601. Special Problems. 1 - 18 Units.
(Credit as arranged.)
PSCL 651. Thesis M.A.. 1 - 18 Units.
(Credit as arranged.)
PSCL 700. Internship. 0 Unit.
Full-time predoctoral internship in clinical psychology. Required of all students in clinical psychology program. Registration requires written consent of director of clinical psychology training and must be for one calendar year.
PSCL 701. Dissertation Ph.D.. 1 - 9 Units.
(Credit as arranged.) Prereq: Predoctoral research consent or advanced to Ph.D. candidacy milestone.