PSY 503: Intermediate Statistics I. An examination of intermediate statistical methods. Semester 1 will examine various forms of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), in addition to a review of significance testing, and data screening. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 504: Intermediate Statistics II. An examination of intermediate statistical methods. Semester 2 examines various forms of correlational analyses including multiple types of regression and factor analysis, in addition to a review of significance testing, and data screening. Prerequisite: PSY 503 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 505: Intermediate Research Methods I. An examination of the array of research methods used in the behavioral sciences and helping professions. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating psychological research and understanding its application to counseling. Semester I will address experimental methods. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 506: Intermediate Research Methods II. An examination of the array of research methods used in the behavioral sciences and helping professions. Emphasis is placed on critically evaluating psychological research and understanding its application to counseling. Semester II will address survey research methods and program evaluation. Prerequisite: PSY 505 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 507 Assessment and Evaluation Techniques. A history and overview of the standardized evaluation methods commonly used in the assessment of individuals and groups. Topics covered will be validity, reliability, and statistical concepts for the evaluation and interpretation of test data, as well as an overview of the various categories of psychological tests and the better-validated tests within each category. Students will gain skills in the ethical and professional selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of commonly used aptitude, achievement, and interest tests. Prerequisites: PSY 505 & 506, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 508 Group Dynamics and Group Counseling. An introduction to group dynamics and group counseling with emphasis on theoretical and practical issues. Included will be reviews of historical perspectives, popular treatment techniques, empirical evidence on treatment efficacy, ethical and legal issues, and integration considerations. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

PSY 509. Cultural Diversity in Counseling. An emphasis on the development and enhancement of multi-cultural and ethnic awareness and how this impacts counseling. The course will be designed to help counselors maximize their effectiveness in working with clients from different cultures and sub-cultures, including counseling skills that are effective with clients with various disabilities, races, religions, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds. Prerequisites: PSY 501 & 502, or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.