Courses Ph.D. Applied Experimental Psychology Dec 17, 2021 PY 502: Industrial Organizational Psychology (3 semester hours) Application of basic principles of learning, motivation, and perception to typical industrial and organizational problems. PY 503: Human Factors (3 semester hours) Study of human performance in human-technology-environment systems. Consideration of human capabilities and limitations as related to controls and displays, and the role of human cognition in decision-making and training effectiveness PY 505: Psychopharmacology (3 semester hours) Introduction to drug classification and action with emphasis on physiological and psychological interactions. PY 530: Psychometrics (3 semester hours) History and development of psychological testing with special emphasis given to both theory and process of effective evaluation. PY 535: Psychology and Law (3 semester hours) This seminar is a survey of the major topics represented in the field of Psychology and Law. We will focus on how psychological research can contribute to a better understanding of issues related to law. PY 537: Stress and Illness (3 semester hours) Overview of physiological stress responses and their influence on health, behavior, and illness. PY 607: Professional Development in Research and Teaching (1 semester hour) Focus on developing knowledge and skills relevant to future goals regarding teaching either in academic or professional settings. PY 608: Practicum in Teaching and Career Exploration (1 semester hour) Focus on developing knowledge and skills relevant to future goals, such as career exploration, internship opportunities, resume writing, and graduate program exploration. PY 610: Experimental Design (3 semester hours) Design and use of the experiment as an inferential tool. Issues pertaining to reliability, validity, manipulation of independent variables, and sampling will be examined. Implementing statistical techniques for analysis of data generated by experimental designs. PY 611: Statistics for Experimental Methods (4 semester hours) Statistical techniques for analysis of data generated by experimental designs. PY 641: Concentrated Readings (3 semester hours) Independent readings and/or experiments in an area within the student's field of specialization. One requirement is a research proposal, which will be reviewed by the faculty advisor. May be taken more than once for credit. PY 650: Supervised Research (1-6 semester hours) Laboratory or applied research concerning a particular topic, approved and supervised by a PY faculty member. The student may work on an independent or group project. May be taken more than once for credit. PY 675: Internship in Applied Psychology (1-6 semester hours) Students are placed in a field setting under the supervision of a faculty member and a site supervisor. Students receive site-specific training, experience, and individual supervision. Prerequisites: PY 502, PY 607, PY 608, PY 610, and PY 611. PY 699: Thesis (1-6 semester hours) Required each semester a student is working and receiving faculty direction on a master's thesis. Prerequisites: PY 641, a minimum of two terms is expected. Credit awarded upon successful completion of the thesis. PY 701: Human System Integration (3 semester hours) In this introduction to Human Systems Integration (HSI) course, discover how to address human-related issues in system development in an integrated manner. Explore the principles of Human Factors engineering, personnel selection, training, safety, and other HSI technical domains. Learn how these activities across various areas should be integrated to reduce personnel costs and improve system performance. PY 702: Computational Concepts and Introduction to Software Programming (3 semester hours) Introduces basic computational concepts and programming skills needed to work with interactive systems. Draws on topics such as log analysis, visualization, prototyping, and data mining. Students analyze data to inform user research and design. PY 703: Psychology in Human Computer Interaction (3 semester hours) The course covers three broad categories of topics within human-computer interaction: (a) the principles and characteristics of the interaction between humans and computers; (b) the techniques for designing and evaluating user-centered systems; and (c) current areas of cutting-edge research and development in human-computer interaction. PY 704: Human Machine System Design (3 semester hours) Techniques for man-machine system designs in which cognitive and dynamic aspects are of major importance. Applications to computer-interface design, auto/semiautomated systems, military systems, and others. Topics include information processing, decision making, reaction times, and signal detection theory. Individual and group projects, laboratory demonstrations PY 705: Usability Evaluation and Testing (3 semester hours) This course covers all of the aspects of specifying, planning, executing, and reporting usability assessments on products, services, and systems. Formative and summative assessments are covered, as are "discount" usability methods. This course is project-based. PY 706: Management of Complex Systems (3 semester hours) Focuses on how to design and implement improvements to complex work systems. Emphasis on Agile development, including sprints using scrum teams to achieve rapid iteration design with system users, developers, and owners. Investigates decision support systems, including sense-making and adaptation in ambiguous situations. PY 707: Ergonomics and Regulations in User Centered Design (3 semester hours) Covers international, military, and occupational health and safety standard requirements, regulations, and guidelines for ergonomics of human-centered design principles and activities throughout the life cycle of human interactive or work systems. It is intended to be used by those managing design processes and auditing systems and is concerned with ways in which both hardware and software components of interactive systems can enhance human–system interaction and ensure occupational health and safety. PY 708: Rapid Prototyping (3 semester hours) Reviews fundamentals of designing and prototyping human-centered interactive systems and environments that include software and hardware components. Students build projects using electronic devices and fabrication tools. Provides hands-on experience in a project-based, studio environment. PY 709: Human Artificial Intelligence Interaction (3 semester hours) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inspired by human intelligence, made powerful by human data, and ultimately only useful in how it positively affects the human experience. This multidisciplinary research area draws from: Robotics, AI, Human-Computer Interaction, and Cognitive Psychology. A number of general topics will be discussed: agency and initiative, AI and ethics, bias and transparency, confidence and errors, human augmentation and amplification, trust and explainability, mixed-initiative systems, and programming by example. These topics will be explored via projects in dialog and speech-controlled systems, automatic speech recognition, computer vision, data science, recommender systems, text summarization, learning science, UI personalization, and visualization. PY 710: Machine Learning for Social/Behavioral Research (3 semester hours) Machine Learning is concerned with computer programs that enable the behavior of a computer to be learned from examples or experience rather than dictated through rules written by hand. This course does not assume any prior exposure to machine learning theory or practice. In the course, we will cover a wide range of learning algorithms that can be applied to a variety of problems such as decision trees, rule-based classification, support vector machines, Bayesian networks, and clustering. Students will go into more depth on one application area. PY 711: Computational Psychology (3 semester hours) The application of computational principles to understanding human behavior. A prime example of this is simulation modeling, i.e., the development of computer programs that simulate human behavior (e.g., emergentist models, production models, Bayesian models, etc.). Hands-on experience with modeling tools to analyze large data sets, reflecting, for example, the instantaneous behavior of millions of Twitter users, or the analysis of more standard forms of multivariate problems in human behavior. PY 712: Social Cognitive Neuroscience (3 semester hours) Will address interactions between social-level phenomena, cognitive-level processes, and neural mechanisms that underlie these events. This course will cover basic neurophysiology and cognitive processing theory to understand how these foster social perception, cognition, and actions. PY 713: Quantitative Statistical Methods (3 semester hours) The course covers the common logic underlying a wide range of methods developed for rigorous quantitative inquiry in Psychology. Students will become familiar with various research designs, measurement, and advanced analytic strategies broadly applicable to theory-driven and data-informed quantitative research. Moreover, they will understand the inherent connections between different statistical methods and will become aware of the strengths and limitations of each. PY 714: Multivariate Statistics (3 semester hours) This course covers advanced-level multivariate statistical methods, including an overview of the general linear model, assumptions of multivariate statistical procedures, MANOVA and MANCOVA, discriminant function analysis, canonical correlation analysis, cluster analysis, and principal components analysis. The focus of this course will be on conceptual understanding and computer applications, with an introduction to the mathematical underpinnings of the procedures examined. PY 715: R for Data Science (3 semester hours) This class will learn how to manipulate larger data sets with current best practices and advancements in data science. This will all be taught using R, a programming environment that is well suited for data science. PY 718: Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (3 semester hours) Provides the basic theoretical background necessary for the application of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to research problems including model specification, identification, path analysis, estimation, testing fit, respecification, confirmatory factor analysis, and issues concerning the interpretation of SEM results. PY 719: History & Systems (3 semester hours) Survey of psychological systems (theory, research, perspectives) regarding human behavior and mental processes from ancient times to the present. PY 725: Eyewitness Psychology (3 semester hours) This course will examine the research and application of Psychology knowledge or concepts to the legal system, emphasizing eyewitness memory. The course covers such topics as, description accuracy, weapon focus, line-up construction, line-up administration, line-up identification, confidence, and post identification feedback. PY 730: Forensic/Investigative Interviews (3 semester hours) In this course, students will learn about the science of forensic interviewing and detecting deception from an applied cognitive and social perspective. The topics will include false confessions, The Reid method of interrogation, detecting deception, and implications of research for justice system practices and policies. All course content will be derived directly from academic articles in the field. PY 735: Child Witnesses (3 semester hours) Children and adolescents all too frequently become involved in the legal system as victims, witnesses, or perpetrators of crime. This course will apply relevant developmental research and theory to legal issues of children and adolescents. PY 740: Interrogation and Deception (3 semester hours) In this course, students will learn about the science of interrogations and confessions. The course will critically examine the elements of interrogation from an applied cognitive and social perspective. The topics will include false confessions, The Reid method of interrogation, detecting deception, and implications of research for justice system practices and policies. All course content will be derived directly from academic articles in the field. PY 745: Wrongful Conviction (3 semester hours) In the last fifteen years, DNA testing has exposed the wrongful conviction of numerous innocent people. Given that DNA testing is available in only a small fraction of the number of cases, these exonerations underestimate the number of innocent people wrongfully incarcerated. This class will examine the contributing factors of wrongful convictions as outlined in the Innocence Project and the National Registry of Exonerations. These factors include eyewitness identification, false confessions, jailhouse informants, police and prosecutorial misconduct, and junk science. Readings will be selected from the literature on wrongful convictions. PY 750: Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial (3 semester hours) This course will address the various factors that courts evaluate when determining whether a defendant is competent to stand trial. PY 775: Proseminar in Social Psychology (3 semester hours) In this class, social psychological theories (e.g., attitudes, social cognition, social influence, and persuasion) will be examined to understand and address several areas in the legal system, including interrogations, conducting line-ups, interviewing child and adult witnesses, jury decision making, race, and gender. PY 780: Applied Cognitive Psychology (3 semester hours) This course introduces the basic processes involved in human information processing, including perception, attention, memory, knowledge representations, language, problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making Relevant questions include: How do we know what something is when we see it? How do optical illusions work? Why is eyewitness testimony so unreliable? Is texting while driving really that dangerous? Why do “Freudian Slips” happen? How can we improve our ability to solve problems? This course will address these questions and many more, providing an overview of many (but not all) of the content areas comprising the scientific discipline of cognitive Psychology and how it applies to real-world problems. PY 799: Dissertation (1-6 semester hours) Required each semester a student is working and receiving faculty direction on a dissertation. ... Learning Goals and Outcomes Ph.D. Applied Experimental Psychology Dec 15, 2021 Learning Goals Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: Identify and explore important problems in the modern world through the application of psychological approaches by conducting original and independent research in the laboratory or the field. Critically evaluate and determine the validity of research performed by others. Develop oral and written communication skills necessary to creatively produce research and effectively communicate these research findings to both academic and lay audiences. Develop teaching expertise through lectures to psychology students, industry professionals, or conference presentations, depending on the career plans of the student. Synthesize principles of basic and advanced statistics and research methods to independently design and conduct applied experimental psychology research. Employment Outcomes Those obtaining a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology will have employment opportunities both in academic and industry settings throughout the United States and abroad. Additionally, the program is ideal for those whose technical careers in STEM-related fields have given them much in the way of practical technical experience, but who are looking to advance their positions into areas of leadership and development within their organizations. There are many opportunities for collaborative research at the interface of Engineering and Psychology at UAH There are also many jobs that are anticipated to emerge in the future due to the ever-changing human social, emotional, economic, political, and environmental needs. ... Admissions Requirements Ph.D. Applied Experimental Psychology Dec 15, 2021 Admissions Requirements: Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall on a 4.0 scale on all higher education courses attempted or in the last 60 hours of earned credit For international students, have TOEFL: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 22 OR IELTS: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.5 Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Research Writing Sample: Please submit an empirical research report, which should consist of an APA formatted research paper describing data you have collected and analyzed. If this is not a paper you completed for a class but a publication that you completed with other authors, the applicant must be the first author on the paper. Professional Statement including Research Interest Resume or Curriculum Vitae Three (3) Letters of Reference that speak to applicant’s competency in research methods and statistics Once you have submitted a completed application you will interview faculty member in the Department of Psychology Acknowledgment of reliable computer, webcam, and Internet access to successfully complete online and hybrid classes Important For questions about our Admissions Requirements, please contact Dr. Nathan Tenhundfeld at nathan.tenhundfeld@uah.edu ... Program Snapshot Ph.D. Applied Experimental Psychology Dec 15, 2021 Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Experimental Psychology Format Face-to-face, Online, and Hybrid Credit hours 72 credit hours Review of previous transcripts and degrees for transfer credit hours applied Time of day for classes Evenings, Online, and Hybrid Start dates Fall, spring, summer Application deadlines Spring Sept. 1 (if currently living outside the United States) Nov. 30 (if currently living inside the United States) Summer Feb. 1 (if currently living outside the United States) March 15 (if currently living inside the United States) Fall April 1 (if currently living outside the United States) June 1 (if currently living inside the United States) Admissions Requirements Have a minimum GPA of 3.5 overall on a 4.0 scale on all higher education courses attempted or in the last 60 hours of earned credit For international students, have TOEFL: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 22 OR IELTS: all sub-scores greater than or equal to 6.5 Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Research Writing Sample: Please submit an empirical research report, which should consist of an APA formatted research paper describing data you have collected and analyzed. If this is not a paper you completed for a class but a publication that you completed with other authors, the applicant must be the first author on the paper. Professional Statement including Research Interest Resume or Curriculum Vitae Three (3) Letters of Reference that speak to applicant’s competency in research methods and statistics Once you have submitted a completed application you will interview faculty member in the Department of Psychology Acknowledgment of reliable computer, webcam, and Internet access to successfully complete online and hybrid classes Tuition and fees uah.edu/bursar/tuition Graduate Financial Aid uah.edu/admissions/graduate/financial-aid Departmental Assistantships Information coming soon. For questions, email nathan.tenhundfeld@uah.edu Graduate Handbook 2019-2020 Psychology Graduate Handbook ... Doctor of Philosophy Applied Experimental Psychology Dec 15, 2021 The Applied Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program is designed to prepare you to solve complex real-world problems by utilizing knowledge of scientific theory and the skills involved in conducting high-quality research. The program will develop professionals who can tackle important issues facing the Huntsville business and government community, the state of Alabama, and the nation. Students can take advantage of the unique hybrid and online curriculum to meet their degree goals. Select from two concentrations for your doctoral program: Human Factors Psychology & Law Program Snapshot Courses Admissions Requirements Learning Goals & Outcomes Financial Aid & Assistantships Tuition & Fees Important Students are now able to apply for admission for Summer 2024 & Fall 2024 entry terms. Have questions? Schedule an appointment Dr. Jodi Price professor Morton Hall 116C 256.824.3321 jodi.price@uah.edu ... UAH Fall 2021 Foundations Show Dec 14, 2021 Every year we like to showcase some of the exciting work our students complete in their Foundations & Introductory level classes. Their professors selected these works to display some of the fantastic work our students do right from the beginning! See student pieces ranging from printmaking, sculpture, animation, painting, drawing, and more, in an exhibition meant to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication our foundation students have been demonstrating this fall semester. Foundation Show Examples: ... Aubrie Pope, BFA Photography, exit show "Introspection" Dec 10, 2021 UAH BFA Photography major Aubrie Pope exhibits her images of her struggles with depression. Her show, entitled Introspection, describes the process of how she deals with a sometimes debilitating “darkness”. Aubrie’s courageous work brings us closer to what some of us have recently witnessed through the pandemic. From large-scale digital prints to small Polaroids, she describes her personal process in three categories- Anguish, Distortion and Sanctuary. Aubrie finds her resolve in “The way to escape the darkness is to find your center, your comfort.” Full Artist Statement by Aubrie: I have struggled with depression for most of my life. It’s something that I haven’t always been aware of, but I have always felt the effects. Recently I have found myself struggling more than I ever have before. I feel like my days run together, I can’t find the motivation to do anything, and I feel numb to everyone around me. I’ve found myself at rock bottom before I could even recognize what was happening. Sometimes I struggle with finding the right words to communicate what is happening inside my head, but I realize that it is easier for me to share through my art. I found inspiration for this collection from the photographer Nan Goldin. Her work is used as a sort of diary of her life, her friends, and her struggles. When I look at her work I can see the world through her eyes. With these images, I wanted to show my thoughts through my eyes. I use myself as the subject to show my darkness. This exhibition is separated into three different categories to explain my journey through depression. The first being Anguish. This is the aforementioned numbness and darkness that one feels when struggling at the height of depression. The long image represents the feeling like there is no start or finish. You feel trapped in the depths of sadness. Once you shake the numbness, you can start a return to normalcy. You can recognize the people and things around you, but your brain can’t fully comprehend the role that they play in your life. I titled this section Distortion. These images were taken on film but were sprayed with vinegar then burned to create the effect seen. This to me reads as the times when you know in your head that maybe your friends and family are there for you, but your heart is telling you that you are a burden, that they don’t care what you are going through. This isn’t the case. It’s just a misinterpretation due to depression. The important thing to remember is that there is ALWAYS a bright spot. It’s so easy to forget when you are struggling. I found it important to mention this because when discussing this mental illness, it’s often overlooked. The way to escape the darkness is to find your center, your comfort. I find my comfort in nature, and also with my family and friends. No matter how misunderstood you feel, knowing that you are never alone and that you have people that are there to help carry the burden is the greatest comfort of all. That is why I titled this section Sanctuary. Knowing where you are the safest and can escape is the best way I have found to combat my darkest moments. Photos from the Exhibit: ... UAH philosophy student Mark Washington awarded law scholarship to UA Dec 06, 2021 The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Philosophy would like to congratulate Mark Washington (‘21 Philosophy) for his acceptance and scholarship into The University of Alabama School of Law. Washington will be graduating this Fall with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. He also minored in Chemistry and completed the Pre-Law Certificate. Washington received his acceptance and scholarship through the Alabama Scholars Admissions Program. Based on his LSAT and GPA, Washington was offered an annual scholarship of $23,000. When asked about this time at UAH, Mark says, “As I graduate this semester, I am super thankful for UAH and the professors that have helped me along the way. It was in my introduction to philosophy class that I settled on philosophy as a major and was nudged by my professor to consider law as a career. The classes that I would highlight as being formative in my preparation for law school as well as being incredibly interesting would be modern philosophy with Dr. John Harfouch, American philosophy with Dr. Deborah Heikes, and my research seminar with Dr. Andrew Cling. Dr. Harfouch was especially helpful and encouraging in my law school application process and acquiring my pre-law certificate. I know my degree will have me well prepared to take on the challenge of my 1L year.” As Washington approaches year one of law school, he already has ideas of what type of law he would like to pursue and his ultimate goal. “I’m interested in a few different types of law, and I’m trying to keep my options open early in my law school journey per the advice of one lawyer I spoke to. My parents have been foster parents for 14+ years, so family law and child welfare interest me. Criminal, health, and civil rights law all interest me as well, so I am not sure where I will end up. My ultimate goal is to one day be sitting on the other side of the bench as a judge.” We look forward to seeing Washington’s progression in law school. Congratulations. For questions about the Department of Philosophy or our Pre-Law Certificate program, please contact our college at dean-ahs@uah.edu. ... UAH announces 25K gift to fund Gerry and Virgil Schaffer Endowed Scholarship Nov 23, 2021 UAH has announced that alumna Gerry Schaffer (B.A. Art History ’81) and her husband Virgil Schaffer have made a gift of $25,000 to fund the Gerry and Virgil Schaffer Endowed Scholarship. ... BLOG: Q&A with History Major Jacob Winton Nov 15, 2021 Jacob Winton with fellow CAHS Ambassadors and Dr. Christine Sears, Department Chair Photo Credit Jacob Winton Welcome to the Department of History at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. We asked Jacob Winton, History major and CAHS Ambassador, a few questions about what it’s like to be a history major at UAH. What is your favorite class that you have taken so far at UAH? During my time at UAH, I have had the great opportunity to take several history classes that I have loved. However, my favorite would have to be Dr. Molly Johnson’s “Nazi Germany and the Holocaust” class (HY 485). Growing up, I always loved studying World War II every year in class, but it always seemed like the same material over and over again. I was excited to dive deeper into this era when I signed up for this class, and I was fascinated by learning more about Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. It is undoubtedly a heavy subject matter, but Dr. Johnson makes the course extremely interesting and engaging. What do you want to do with History? My goal is to be an Interpretive Ranger for the National Park Service. Part of this job means that I will be giving tours, hosting programs, greeting guests, and doing many other activities for a national park. My dream job would be to work at Gettysburg National Military Park. What is your favorite historical period to study? The two periods that I have enjoyed studying the most have been the Civil War and World War II. I also enjoyed learning about both of these throughout middle and high school, and my enjoyment of studying them grew even more. I have been able to study the Civil War in a few of my American history classes. Taking Dr. Johnson’s “Nazi Germany and the Holocaust” class helped put a new view on the typical studies of World War II that I had done in the past. It was fascinating and harrowing to learn more about the Nazis and Germany during the war. How do you handle the workload required for the major? The thing that helps me keep organized the most is my planner. Honestly, freshman year, I did not think that I would need one and that I would be able to handle keeping up the due dates on my own. I quickly realized that I could not keep up. The other thing that works best for me is prioritizing the assignments I think will take the most time. I try to balance these assignments with ones that I can finish quickly; so that I am not focused on one project too long, and then I am too tired to do the other one afterward. The biggest thing is finding what works for you and helps you the most, especially once you get into 300 and 400 level history classes. What opportunities have you been able to participate in with the history department? Last fall, I was able to participate in an archaeological dig on campus. We were attempting to find the blacksmith shop that was a part of the Avalon plantation, on which UAH was built. The dig was a unique opportunity that I did not expect to participate in before I came to UAH. Another great opportunity that I have had is developing relationships with the professors here by taking their classes and being an ambassador to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. My relationships with professors and representing the college have presented me with valuable experiences that I would not trade for anything. An archaeological dig on campus Photo Credit Jacob Winton Do you have more questions about History? Contact us at history@uah.edu or connect with our Ambassadors at cahs@uah.edu. Jacob Winton MAJOR: HISTORY AND WRITING HOMETOWN: HARTSELLE, AL Photo Credit Jennifer Clifton ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10