Abstract: . . .  psychology Page 1 474 PSYCHOLOGY 2004-2006 PSYCHOLOGY Chair: Paul Skolnick COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Department Office: Sierra Hall (SH) 376 Telephone: (818) 677-2827 Administrative Support Coordinator: Leta Chow Website: www.csun.edu/ psychology / STUDENT INFORMATION AND UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEMENT ........................(818) 677-2952 UNDERGRADUATE ADVISEMENT COORDINATOR: Contact the department for information. GRADUATE PROGRAMS: Phone: (818) 677-2827 Administrative Support Assistant: Eva Wahlroos . . .
. . .  matrix algebra and computational techniques required in applications. Lab considers problem-solving techniques and advanced computational methods used to analyze multivariate data obtained in psychological experiments. 3 hours seminar; 2 hours lab per week. PSY 524/L. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS BY COMPUTER and LAB (3/1) Prerequisites: PSY 420/L. Corequisite: PSY 524L. Analysis of multivariate research data in psychology using packaged computer programs. Covers standard techniques with applications in psychology . Choice of analytic technique is discussed, as are methods of screening data to assure appropriateness of techniques. Lab: provides direct experience with computing facilities for conducting multivariate analysis and computational methods extending statistical analysis provided by computer output. 3 hours lecture-discussion, 2 hours lab per week. PSY 530. SEMINAR: THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3) Preparatory: PSY 430. Advanced consideration of the theories of personality with special emphasis . . .
. . .  Completion of the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Corequisite: PSY 491L. Preparatory: PSY 250; 320/L; 321/L; 490/L. Students learn how to design and conduct mental health research that is qualitative in nature - based on interviews, videotapes, real-time observations, and other non- quantitative sources of data. Topics may include integrating qualitative data with theory, deciding on a coding scheme, coding of data, interpretation of coded data, writing up qualitative reports for 480 PSYCHOLOGY 2004-2006 Page 8 theses, dissertations, publications, and presenting qualitative data at conferences. 3 hours lecture-discussion; 3 hours lab per week. PSY 492SOC. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES I (1) Prerequisites: Completion of the Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Exam. Preparatory: PSY 250. Addresses issues associated with becoming a professional in the social sciences. Discussion of time management, study skills, the role of a researcher, decisions about one’s area of interest . . .
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