PSY 408: Learning and Motivation. The examination of behavior through principles of classical, operant, and cognitive learning theories and research, and through theories and research regarding motivation. Prerequisite: PSY 200. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 409: Cognitive Psychology. An intensive study of the growing field of cognitive psychology. The course explores concepts of memory, attention, thinking, and language with reflections on information processing and artificial intelligence. Prerequisite: PSY 200. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 410: Physiological Psychology. The study of the neurophysiological bases of behavior, with emphasis on neuroanatomy and the physiology of learning, motivation, emotion, and sensation. Prerequisite: PSY 200. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 411: Sensation and Perception. Human sensory and perceptual processes will be examined. Major theories and experimental findings will be presented. Includes laboratory assignments. Prerequisites: PSY 200. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 413: Social Cognition. This course explores the interface between social psychology and cognitive psychology. The topics examined include attribution theory, schemas, affect, behavior, and research methods in social cognition. Prerequisites: PSY 200. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PSY 490; 491; 492: Psychology Practicum I, II, and III. A directed reading, research, or pre-professional working/learning experience for advanced students in psychology. May be taken independently and designed in collaboration with an advisor, or taken as a course covering ethical guidelines in research and practice. Prerequisites: Advanced standing in psychology as either a Junior or Senior and consent of advisor or instructor. Credit: 1-6 semester hours.
PSY 497/SOW 497: Special Topics in Psychology. A seminar for the discussion of specific topics concerning Rehabilitation Counseling offered by the University of Kentucky. May be repeated for credit no more than four times (12 credit hours). Prerequisites: Psychology Junior/Senior status, GPA 3.0. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 301: Public Budgeting Processes. An examination of the managerial components of budgetary processes in the government agencies. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 302: Public Sector Management. A survey of the managerial issues in the government agencies including organization, personnel, budget, political accountability, clientele relations, and human resources development. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 303: Research Methods in Public Administration. Application of social science research techniques to the problems of public sector management. Development of analytical perspectives in evaluating administrative research reports. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 304: Comparative Administrative Systems and Policies. An analysis of public management in selected nations with specific focus on the comparison of public policies, programs, and their implementations. Credit: 3 semester hours.
PUA 305: Contemporary Public Policy Issues. An overview of selected public policy issues in America. The choice of topics may include tax policy, health care, welfare, and foreign policy. Credit: 3 semester hours.