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or undergraduate course in developmental
or child psychology (or its equivalent). An
introduction to the major concepts, princi-
ples, theories, and methods of developmen-
tal and child psychology (e.g., critical
periods, nature-nurture issue, relation of
phylogeny to ontogeny).
720.01. Developmental Disabilities I. 2
hr. plus conf.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Permission of
instructor and a course in developmental
psychology. This course is an overview of
the field of mental retardation and devel-
opmental disabilities. The content includes
readings, lecture, and discussion on the
history of the field, the concepts of intelli-
gence and adaptive behavior, classification
systems, litigation on behalf of people with
developmental disabilities, etiology, ser-
vice-delivery systems, the special case of
autism, a review of early intervention pro-
grams and research, language program-
ming, and a review of attention, memory
and cognition. Readings will be included on
behavioral assessment and intervention
strategies for people with developmental
disabilities.
720.02. Developmental Disabilities II. 3
hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Psychology 720.01 or per-
mission of instructor. This course will pro-
vide students with an overview of research
issues concerning people with developmen-
tal disabilities and their families. A major
focus of the course is on topics related to
adulthood. Students are encouraged to ana-
lyze extant research and to propose new
solutions to problems in this area.
720.1. Lifespan Developmental 
Psychology. 3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Under-
graduate or graduate course in child or
developmental psychology. A lifespan per-
spective on the development of sensory and
perceptual functions, language, cognition,
and psychosocial adaptation, from concep-
tion to old age and death.
721. Developmental Psychology II. 2
lec. hr. plus conf.; 3 cr. Prereq.: At least
one graduate or undergraduate course in
developmental or child psychology (or its
equivalent). This course covers the phylo-
genesis and ontogenesis (in humans) of
basic sensory processes, perceptual func-
tions, cognitive-intellective skills, and lan-
guage and communication. The focus is on
human development. Requirements
include an oral and written report on a
selected topic. Note: Psychology 720 is NOT
a prerequisite to Psychology 721, and Psy-
chology 721 is NOT a continuation of Psy-
chology 720.
722. Theories of Development. 2 hr.
plus conf.; 3 cr. Prereq.: An undergraduate
or graduate course in developmental psy-
chology. A critical review of the leading
theories of child development will be
undertaken, along with a review of rele-
vant research.
730. Psychology of Learning. 2 lec. hr.
plus conf.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Experimental
Psychology and Statistical Methods in Psy-
chology I. An examination of representative
investigations and theories of learning.†
*730.01. Theory and Method in Ap-
plied Behavioral Analysis I. (Formerly
770.1.) 2 lec., 6 lab. hr.; 4 cr. Prereq.:
Undergraduate courses in statistics and
research design (experimental psychology
with laboratory) and permission of the
Executive Committee of the M.A. Program
(permission should be requested three
months prior to registration for this
course.) Introduction to basic theory and
methodology in the field of applied behav-
ioral analysis, including: 1) the technical
language, 2) operational definition, 3)
assessment of reliability and generality, 4)
data analysis, 5) research design. Students
will conduct supervised laboratory and
fieldwork as part of the requirements.
*730.02. Theory and Method in Ap-
plied Behavioral Analysis II. (Formerly
771.1.) 2 lec, 6 lab. hr.; 4 cr. Prereq.: Psy-
chology 730.01 (formerly 770.1) and per-
mission of the Executive Committee of the
M.A. Program. (Permission should be
requested three months prior to registra-
tion for this course.) An advanced course in
theory, methodology, and professional
issues in the field of applied behavioral
analysis, focusing on contemporary issues
in behavioral assessment strategies, single
case research design, data evaluation, pro-
gram development, and learning processes,
and providing the student with the follow-
ing skills: 1) competence in critically ana-
lyzing behavioral analytic research
articles; 2) writing applied research pro-
posals; 3) carrying out applied behavioral
research in the field; 4) writing applied
research/treatment reports for dissemina-
tion in professional journals and at profes-
sional conferences.
730.03. Behavioral Interventions with
Children. 3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Psychology 
730.11 (formerly 770) or 730.01 (formerly
770.1) and 730.12 (formerly 771) or 730.02
(formerly 771.1) and one undergraduate
course in child or developmental psycholo-
gy. Following a review of normal child
development and childhood disorders, this
course will consider behavior modification
in the context of home, institutional, and
community settings. Problems typical to
each setting will be discussed from the
points of view of both research and treat-
ment. Topics to be considered include: toi-
let training, feeding disorders, language
training, fears and phobias, hyperactivity,
and autistic behaviors. This course is rec-
ommended for students who intend to
undertake fieldwork involving children.
730. 04. Supervised Practicum in Ap-
plied Behavior Analysis. 3 hr.; 3 cr.(8-12
field-work hours per week plus 2 hours
supervision with Queens College faculty).
Prereq.: Psychology 730.01 (formerly 770.1)
and 730.02 (formerly 771.1) or comparable
background. Students must receive prior
consent of instructor, which will be based
on a personal interview. Students must
also sign an acknowledgement of fieldwork
regulations. This course is designed as a
supervised field experience in agencies and
institutional settings where behavior modi-
fication is in practice. Structured experi-
ences include behavior assessment, as well
as the development, administration, and
evaluation of behavior modification pro-
grams for individuals and groups. Students
will be required to purchase a malpractice
insurance policy at a small fee.
Fieldwork Regulations
At any time, either the student or the field-
work supervisor may initiate a request for
termination. Students who are thought to
lack certain of the personal qualifications
needed in patient/client relationships may
be required to discontinue the fieldwork.
Appeals from the decision of the fieldwork
supervisor will be considered.
730.11. Theory and Practice of Behav-
ior Modification I: Assessment and
Techniques. (Formerly 770.) 3 hr.; 3 cr.
Prereq.: Undergraduate courses or equiva-
lent experience in psychopathology, learn-
ing, statistics, and experimental
psychology. Equivalence of experience
must be evaluated by the Department.
This course presents a behavioral frame-
work for the understanding and treatment
of clinical problems. Following an introduc-
tion to basic learning paradigms, a variety
of behavioral intervention techniques is
examined, selected ones are demonstrated
and the supportive research is reviewed.
Techniques covered include assertion
training, operant and classical condition-
ing, systematic desensitization, relax-
ation/biofeedback training, cognitive
restructuring, modeling, and aversive
methods. The importance of using these
techniques with clinical sensitivity and in
the context of an effective helping relation-
ship is highlighted.
730.12. Theory and Practice of Behav-
ior Modification II: Applications. (For-
merly 771.) 3 hr.; 3 cr. Prereq.: Psychology
730.11 (formerly 770). This course is a con-
tinuation of 730.11 with an emphasis on
the complex integration of assessment,
research, and techniques in behavioral
treatment programs. Treatment programs
are illustrated for a variety of disorders.
731. Stimulus Control of Behavior. 2
lec., 4 lab hr.; 4 cr. Emphasis is upon the
acquisition and maintenance of discrimina-
tive behavior. Topics include discrimina-
tion training, generalization, perception,
signal detection, and psycho-physics.†
732. Motivation and Reinforcement. 2
lec., 4 lab. hr.; 4 cr. The role of motivation
in behavior theory, and the experimental
manipulation of reinforcement variables as
these interact with motivational vari-
ables.†
P S Y C H O L O G Y
*This course is open to all matriculated students
enrolled in either the Clinical Behavioral Applica-
tions in Mental Health Settings M.A. Program or the
CUNY Learning Processes Ph.D. Sub-Program.
Enrollment is limited. All other students must
obtain special permission from the Head of the M.A.
Program.

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