Psychology

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PSYCHOLOGY
2005-2006 Faculty: Dr. Miller, Ms. Bockewitz, Dr. Meyer

Requirements for a Psychology Major
Requirements for an Experimental Emphasis
PY 101, 207, 207L, 371, 490, 492; PY 400 or 300 (3 hours min.); three courses from PY 225, 227, 228, 252, 295, 334, 350, 362, 390 (at least one 300-level course); three from PY 415, 416, 418, 422, 424; MA 120 or 140 (or equivalent); one from BI 100, 151, 201; PR 202 or 232.
Total: 44-45 semester hours

Requirements for a Clinical and Counseling Emphasis
PY 101, 207, 207L, 322, 334, 362, 371, 416, 490, 492; PY 300 (3 hours min.); PR 202 or 232; Min. 8-9 hours from PY 225, 227, 228, 252, 280, 331, 350, 390 or CJ 475 (when topic is appropriate); one from PY 415, 418, 422, 424; MA 120 or 140 (or equivalent).
Total: 45-47 semester hours

Psychology majors are required for graduation to earn a grade of at least a C in all classes required for the major. In addition, psychology majors must earn a C in all prerequisites for further study in the psychology major.

Requirements for a Psychology Minor
PY 101, 207, 207L, 371 and twelve additional hours in psychology, of which at least three hours must be at the 400 level, and at least three hours must be at the 300 level (not including PY 300).
TOTAL: 22 semester hours

Courses
101. General Psychology (3 hours)
Each Semester
An introductory course in psychology that surveys knowledge of human behavior and mental processes. (IAI: S6 900)

207. Statistical Analysis (3 hours)
Each Semester
Introduction to the techniques of analyzing numerical data in the social sciences, including the basic topics of descriptive and inferential statistics, with focus on the t-test and the related distributions which underlie it. Prerequisite: MA 120 or MA 140 or proficiency or consent of the instructor.

207L. Introduction to SPSS (1 hour)
Each Semester
This course will introduce students to the use of SPSS for basic statistical analysis of numerical data. Prerequisite: PY 207 or equivalent, concurrent enrollment in PY 207 or consent of the instructor.

225. Child Development (3 hours)
First Semester
This course focuses on the scientific study of the development of children from conception to late childhood. Biological, cognitive, psychological, and social dimensions of development are emphasized with attention to the cultural context of development. Prerequisite: PY 101 or consent of the instructor. (IAI: S6 903)

227. Adolescent Psychology (3 hours)
First Semester
This course focuses on the scientific study of the development of adolescents from puberty to late adolescence. Biological, cognitive, psychological, and social dimensions of development are emphasized with attention to the cultural context of development. Prerequisite: PY 101 or consent of the instructor. (IAI: S6 904)

228. Adult Development (3 hours)
Second Semester
This course focuses on the scientific study of the development of adults from young adulthood to death. Biological, cognitive, psychological, and social dimensions of development are emphasized with attention to the cultural context of development. Prerequisite: PY 101 or consent of the instructor. (IAI: S6 905)

252. Social Psychology (3 hours)
Second Semester
Studies of individual behavior in relationship to other human beings as well as general social influences. Prerequisite: PY 101. (IAI: S8 900)

280. Human Relationships (2 hours)
Second semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Study of the formation and maintenance of healthy human relationships, covering intimacy, sensuality, and sexuality. While anatomy and physiology of the sexual response will be included in the course materials, it will not be the focus of the course. Prerequisite: PY 101 or consent of the instructor.

295. Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Both theoretical and practical aspects are emphasized in the study of various human behaviors in organizational and industrial settings (e.g., leadership, motivation and job satisfaction, communication and conflict in organizations, personnel psychology). Prerequisite: PY 101 and sophomore standing.

300. Internship (1-12 hours)
Each Semester
Internships involve working and learning experiences off campus. They allow students to test theories and disciplinary methodologies, thereby advancing learning in the major, and they test the ability of students to apply theoretical knowledge and training in particular career areas and work environments thus increasing students’ awareness and planning in relationship to various career opportunities. Each student’s program is developed according to established College guidelines under the sponsorship of a faculty member. See the index under “Internships” for reference to additional information on internship guidelines, or consult the departmental internship coordinator. Prerequisite: Junior standing or above. Not open to any student who is on academic, disciplinary, or Work Program probation.

322. Introduction to Counseling (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Basic counseling skills including group dynamics, assertiveness training and problem solving techniques, stressing effective communication. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and/or consent of instructor.

331. Applied Counseling (2 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
A continuation of PY 322. Students examine the relationship between the theories of counseling and the techniques used in the counseling situation. Role playing and video taped counseling sessions will be required of all students. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

334. Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
This class focuses on the theory, etiology, classification and treatment of disorders as categorized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Emphasis is given to examining behavior in the context of biological, social, cultural, and environmental venues. Prerequisite: PY 101 and sophomore standing.

338. The Nature of Language (3 hours)
Second semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Development and nature of language, with the English language used as a model; grammar and semantics of language in relation to human communication. Prerequisites: PY 101, junior standing.

350. Psychology of Religion (3 hours)
Second Semester
An exploration of (1) the spiritual dimension of our humanity from the insights of psychologists and theologians; (2) biblical views of humanity and their interpretation; and (3) a phenomenology of religious experience. Prerequisites: PY 101 and sophomore standing.

362. Psychology of Personality (3 hours)
First Semester
The focus of this course is on the theoretical understanding of personality development from a variety of theoretical orientations. Theoretical orientations considered in this course include psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, dispositional, and learning. Prerequisite: PY 101 and sophomore standing.

371. Research Methods in Psychology (3 hours)
Second Semester
Principles of scientific research in psychology, considering research methods pertaining to laboratory, field, clinical settings with emphasis on the application of statistical techniques. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L.

390. Special Topics in Counseling (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
The study of selected topics in Counseling psychology. Topics will vary from semester to semester but may include: Crossing Cultures in Counseling; Group Counseling; Existential Psychology; or Freud and his writings; etc. Prerequisites: PY 101, 322, or consent of the instructor.

400. Independent Research in Psychology (3 hours)
Each Semester
Student independently designs and conducts an empirical research project dealing with a psychological phenomenon. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371. May be repeated for a total of six hours of credit.

415. Physiological Psychology (3 hours)
First Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
Introduction to physiological substrates of behavior. Examines brain-behavior relationships with emphasis on neural structure and function, neuroanatomy, and a discussion of techniques of physiological investigations. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371.

416. Psychological Tests and Measurements (3 hours)
Second Semester
Studies in the development, administration and interpretation of techniques used in assessing psychological characteristics. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L .

418. Learning and Memory (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2007-2008.
Survey of research and theory in the areas of learning and memory; considering both behavioral and physiological approaches. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371.

422. Sensation and Perception (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a basic understanding of perceptual processes and the physiological substrates of these processes. Each perceptual system will be discussed, with emphasis on the visual system, since it is the most widely studied and best understood. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371.

424. Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
Second Semester, alternate years. Offered 2006-2007.
This course focuses on the theories of higher-order mental processing as well as the cognitive and neuropsychological empirical support for each of these theories. Areas of focus include the processes of attention, perception, memory, knowledge representation, language, and reasoning. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371, or consent of the instructor.

490. Psychology Seminar I (2 hours)
First Semester
Readings, presentations, and discussions of current issues in psychology; intended to acquaint the advanced student with modern trends in research and therapy. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371, Senior Standing or consent.

492. Psychology Seminar II (1 hour)
Second Semester
Continuation of PY 490. Completion and oral defense of senior thesis project. Prerequisites: PY 101, 207, 207L, 371, 490, or consent.