An examination of the area of developmental disabilities (mental retardation, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy) with primary emphasis on mental retardation. Among the topics considered are the influence of biological and psychological factors in producing disabilities, cognitive and and personality characteristics associated with the different levels of retardation, assessment of intelligence and adaptive behavior, and societal intervention through community services, educational placement and treatment programs. On-site visits to residential facilities are generally scheduled.

An examination of the field of contemporary clinical psychology. Investigation focuses on the problems and procedures related to psychological diagnosis, therapeutic methods and research strategies. A community-based learning component is required of all students.

A study of the major behavioral disorders, personality disturbances and mental illnesses. Included are consideration of the mentally ill throughout history and current methods of diagnosis, treatment and research. Actual case reports are reviewed.

A course designed to acquaint the student with major applications of psychological findings and techniques to problems of management and industry. The course includes human factors engineering, personnel procedures, organizational behavior and consumer behavior.

This course explores the contributions psychological science can make and has made to legal policy and the legal system through the examination of several topics within the field of psychology and law. Topics include expert testimony in the courtroom (e.g., eye-witness identification, syndrome evidence), issues of competence (e.g., competence to stand trial, insanity defense), jury behavior, capital punishment and the psychology of law enforcement.