PSYCHOLOGY

Professors C. Camac, Carpenter, Early, J. Lynch, Pranzarone; Associate Professor M. Camac; Assistant Professor Buchholz; Teaching Associate Allen

It is strongly recommended that students declaring a major in psychology have at least a 2.0 GPA in psychology at the time of the declaration of the major. Students who have taken three or more psychology courses and have not achieved at least a 2.0 GPA in psychology should seriously reconsider their intention to major in psychology.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology are required to complete a minimum of 11 units, including 101, 200, 450 and one unit chosen from 420, 430 or 440. Of the remaining seven units, two units must be selected from Group A and two from Group B:

Group A: Development-Abnormal-Learning: 210 or 211 or 212; 230, 290.

Group B: Physiological-Personality-Social: 315 or 325, 330, 340.

The final three units required may be selected from all Psychology courses offered except only one Internship and one Research Practicum may be applied to the major. Honors Project (495, 496, 497) does not count toward the major. Only one Special Topics course unit and only one Intensive Learning course unit may be applied to the major. BIOL 320 (Animal Behavior) may be applied to the major. Recommended: BIOL 101 and STAT 101.

Bachelor of Arts students are urged to satisfy two of the Centers of Distinction mathematical and scientific reasoning requirements with Biology 101, Statistics 101 and one of the social science requirements with Sociology 101 or 102.

It is recommended that students complete at least two 200- level psychology courses before enrolling in courses numbered 300 or higher.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology are required to complete a minimum of 11 units in psychology and six additional math and science units including Biology 120 and Statistics 101. The psychology courses include 101, 200, 290, 450 and two units chosen from 420, 430 and 440. With the permission of the department, 1 unit of an empirically based independent study (406 or 405 and 407) or 1 unit of Honors Project (496 or 495 and 497) may be substituted for one unit of Research Seminar (420, 430, or 440). In addition, three units must be selected from Group C, and two Psychology electives. Elective units may be chosen from all Psychology courses offered except only one Internship, one Research Practicum, one Special Topics unit, and one Intensive Learning unit may be applied to the major. With the permission of the department, 1 unit of an empirically based independent study (406 or 405 and 407) or 1 unit of Honors Project (496 or 495 and 497) may be substituted for 1 unit of Research Seminar (420, 430, or 440). Honors project may not count as an elective in the major.

Group C: Personality-Social-Physiological-Cognitive: 315, 325, 330, 340.

The six additional math and science units must include Biology 120, Statistics 101, and four units from Group D:

Group D: Biology 125, 215, 230, 260, 320; Chemistry 111, 112, 221, 222, 341; Computer Science 101, 120, 170; Mathematics MATH 111 or higher; Physics 103, 104; Statistics 202, 301, 403, 404.

(Note that many of these courses are prerequisites to others; some do not receive credit if a higher-level course is taken. These restrictions apply. Some of these courses can fulfill Centers of Distinction requirements.)

Enrollment in Internship, Research Practicum, Independent Study

For enrollment in Internship, Research Practicum, and/or Independent Study, a written application must be submitted to the department chairperson prior to registration. The department faculty accepts or rejects the application. A student may not register for Internship, Research Practicum, or Independent Study without an approved proposal. Guidelines for preparation of applications can be found in the Handbook for Psychology Majors.

CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Professor Jan Lynch, Coordinator

The Concentration in Human Development has two purposes: (1) to provide focused coursework for students who plan to pursue a post-graduate degree in counseling psychology or school psychology, and (2) to prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of careers that involve designing and/or implementing programs for children, adolescents, and/or the elderly.

To apply for the concentration, students must have a GPA of 2.0 of higher in the courses completed at the time of application. Successful completion of the following seven courses is required:

      PSYC 101

Introduction to Psychology*

      PSYC 200

Research Methods or

      SOCI 251

Research Methods or

      CJUS/POLI/I.R. 245

Public Affairs Inquiry

      PSYC 210

Child Development

      PSYC 211

Adolescent Development

      PSYC 212

Adult Development and Aging

Two courses chosen from PSYC 300 (Test and Measurements), PSYC 315 (Personality), PSYC 316 (Internship), PSYC 325 (Social Psychology), and PSYC 340 (Cognition)

Students who have competency in PSYC 101 will take only six courses for the concentration.

Psychology 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department. Some courses have additional prerequisites, which are indicated in the course descriptions that follow.

101 Introduction to Psychology

An overview of the field of psychology with emphasis on basic processes in human behavior. (This course is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department.) (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

200 Research Methods

An introduction to the empirical research methods used by psychologists. Topics include research ethics; literature review and search methods; observational, correlational, quasiexperimental, and experimental designs; hypothesis development and testing; data collection and data analysis; interpretation and presentation of empirical research. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 11/2 hrs/wk.

210 Child Development

Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

211 Adolescent Development

Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

212 Adult Development and Aging

Behavior and development of the individual from early adulthood to old age. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

230 Abnormal Psychology

Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

240 Special Topics in Psychology

A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

250 Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Application of principles and methods of psychology to business, industry, and other organizations, with emphasis on selection of employees and organizational behavior. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

260 Human Sexuality

Human reproduction and sexual behavior; contemporary and historical norms; dysfunction; cross-cultural perspective; the bonding function of sexuality; and its expression in the arts, religion, ethics, and law. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

290 Learning

Principles of learning processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

300 Tests and Measurements

Principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction, with consideration of administration and psychometric evaluation of representative tests. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Psychology 200 or permission.

315 Personality

Theories of personality, applications, and extensions of these theories, current research on individual differences, and methods and issues in personality measurement. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

316, 317 Internship

Practical experience in a setting in which psychology is applied. Placements in mental health facilities and other community agencies and institutions. Seminar in professional conduct and ethics. (One unit may be counted as an elective in the major). (1, 1)

Prerequisite: Written application approved by department.

318, 319 Research Practicum

Directed study and empirical research under the supervision of a faculty member. (Open to majors with the approval of the department. One unit may be counted as an elective in the major). (1, 1)

Prerequisite: Written application approved by department.

325 Social Psychology

Study of the influence of people on each other's behavior, including social influence and social interaction. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and two other Psychology courses.

330 Physiological Psychology

Study of the neurological and endocrinological substrates of behavior. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and two other Psychology courses (Recommended: Biology 101 or higher).

340 Cognition

An examination of the research and theory of complex cognitive processes. Topics covered include memory, cognitive development, language, thinking, concept formation, pattern recognition, and problem solving. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 101 and two other Psychology courses.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study

Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision. (1/2, 1, 1/2)

Prerequisite: Written proposal and application approved by department.

420 Research Seminar: Personality/Social

An advanced, research-oriented seminar in personality and/or social psychology. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 200 and either Psychology 315 or
Psychology 325.

430 Research Seminar: Physiological Psychology

An advanced, research-oriented seminar in physiological psychology. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 200 and Psychology 330.

440 Research Seminar: Cognition

An advanced, research-oriented seminar in cognition. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisites: Psychology 200 and Psychology 340.

450 History of Psychology

Examination of the major systems in psychology with an emphasis on its 19th-century origins to the present. (1)

Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

Prerequisite: Senior standing or by permission.

495, 496, 497 Honors Project

A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance. (1/2, 1, 1/2)

Prerequisites: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee. A written proposal and application must be approved by the committee and department. A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required. 495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. At least ? unit of Independent Study (405, 406, or 407) is a prerequisite to 495, 496, and 497. May not be used as one of the 11 units for the B.A. degree.