Department of Applied Psychology

Psychology & Social Intervention, Ph.D. - Sample Curriculum

 

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Course of Study: PSSI (Ph.D)  
    
Program in Psychology and Social Intervention (PSSI)  
    
Course No.Course Title
Credits
Required 
    
Department Requirement (3 points) 
3.0
E63.3009Theories of Change in Applied Psychology 
3.0
 
Foundations (6 points)  
6.0
E63.2825Understanding and Measuring  the Social Contexts of Development
3.0
 
E63.2826Intervention and Social Change
3.0
 
Research (15-18 points) 
15.0-18.0
E63.2073Research Design and Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
3.0
 
E10.2003Intermediate Quantitative Methods: The General Linear Model
3.0
 
E10.2004Advanced Quantitative Methods: A Survey of Multivariate Analysis
3.0
 
G89.2248/ E10.2006Methods for the Analysis of Change OR Multi-level Modeling I
3.0
 
E10.2140Qualitative Field Research 
3.0
 
 May select one of the following (not required):  
G89.2239ANOVA
3.0
 
G89.2247Structural Equation Methods
3.0
 
E63.2140Measurement and Evaluation: Psychometric Theory  
3.0
 
E63.2141Measurement: Modern Test Theory 
3.0
 
E10.2012Causal Inference
3.0
 
Specialized Research Methods (3 points) 
3.0
E63.2835Research Using Mixed Methods
3.0
 
Departmental Seminar (12 points) 
12..0
* Students must enroll each term for 3 points per term   
E63.2830Advanced Seminar in Psychology and Social Intervention 
3.0
 
Specialization (15 points) 
15.0
E63.2827Practicum in Intervention or Policy Research I
3.0
 
E63.2828Practicum in Intervention Policy Research II
3.0
 
 Three of the following:  
E63.2832Child Development and Social Policy 
3.0
 
E63.2527Development of Immigrant Origin Youth 
3.0
 
E63.2833Special Issues in the Social Development of African American Children
3.0
 
E63.2094Developmental and Prevention Sciences
3.0
 
E63.2834Program Evaluation
3.0
 
E63.2450HIV Prevention and Counseling
3.0
 
E63.2022Health Psychology in Human Development
3.0
 
E63.2041Women and Mental Health 
3.0
 
E63.3033Families and Schools
3.0
 
Cognate/Electives (6-9 points) 
6.0-9.0
* 2-3 doctoral level courses anywhere in the university that enhance students' expertise in their area of specialization. Should be chosen with advisor approval.  
  
 Doctoral Cognate 1
3.0
 
 Doctoral Cognate 2
3.0
 
 Doctoral Cognate 3 (optional)
3.0
 
Pre-dissertation Research Seminar (6 points) 
6.0
* Must enroll for 2 semesters   
E63.2838Project Seminar
3.0
 
Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3 points) 
3.0
E63.3001Dissertation Research 
3.0
 
Other Requirements   
 2nd Year Empirical Paper  
 Comprehensive Exam  
 Independent Empirically-based Dissertation  
    
 Total Number of Credits* 
72.0
    
* Students are expected to consult with their advisors to formulate a course of study that equals 72 points