PSYC 420 - Advanced Statistics Concepts and techniques involved in the analysis and interpretation of clinical and research data. Lecture and laboratory descriptive and inferential statistics. Major topics include correlation and regression, tests of significance and introduction to analysis of variance. Both parametric and non-parametric approaches are covered. Instruction assumes undergraduate background in statistics. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 502. Contact the department for details. Unit(s): 3. PSYC 440 - History & Systems of Psychology An overview of the history of psychology and classical systems in psychology. The class also considers issues in the philosophy of science relevant to psychological systems, research, theory, and practice. Note(s): This course may be taken by senior psychology majors at the graduate level, course RSPY 530. Contact the department for details. Unit(s): 3. PSYC 450 - Directed Field Work in Psychology Supervised experience in mental health, educational, correctional or related facility. Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Note(s): May be repeated for a maximum of six units. May receive no more than a total of six units for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three units of PSYC 450 may be used toward the major. Unit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 460 - Studies in Psychology Seminar course taught by special lecturers addressing areas of specific interest. Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Course usually offered abroad. Note(s): May be repeated for credit. Unit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 470 - Current Topics in Psychology Reading, research and discussion of selected topics in the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites may vary. Unit(s): 1 - 3. PSYC 480 - Research in Psychology Research activity under the supervision of the primary researcher or self-directed research under the supervision of the professor of record. Prerequisite(s): Upper division status; “B” minimum grade in PSCY 209/211 and 305; cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 in all college level work or 3.5 cumulative G.P.A. in all Psychology coursework; completed essay. Note(s): May be repeated for a maximum of six units. May receive no more than a total of six units for 414, 450 and 480 combined. Three units of PSYC 480 may be used toward the major. Unit(s): 1 - 6. PSYC 490 - Rosemead Special Programs Supervised research and / or reading in selected areas of Psychology through the Biola Special Programs. Note(s): May be repeated for credit. Unit(s): 1 - 6.
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