PSYCHOLOGYProfessors C. Camac, 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. 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.
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology* 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) 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) 210 Child Development
Behavior and development of the child from conception to puberty. (1) 211 Adolescent Development
Behavior and development of the individual from puberty to early adulthood. (1) 212 Adult Development and Aging
Behavior and development of the individual from early adulthood to old age. (1) 225 Cross-cultural Psychology
The study of human behavior and mental processes, including both differences and consistencies, across different cultures. The aim is to examine systematic relations between cultural factors and behavior, as well as the generalizability of psychological principles across cultures. 230 Abnormal Psychology
Study of individual psychopathology and deviant behavior, including diagnosis, theories, causes, and treatments. (1) 240 Special Topics in Psychology
A course offered in various formats, designed to give students instruction in a subject not regularly offered. (1) 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) 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) 290 Learning
Principles of learning processes, classic and contemporary theories, and methods of research. (1) 300 Tests and Measurements
Principles and methods of psychological measurement and test construction, with consideration of administration and psychometric evaluation of representative tests. (1) 315 Personality
Theories of personality, applications, and extensions of these theories, current research on individual differences, and methods and issues in personality measurement. (1) 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) 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) 325 Social Psychology
Study of the influence of people on each other’s behavior, including social influence and social interaction. (1) 330 Physiological Psychology
Study of the neurological and endocrinological substrates of behavior. (1) 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) 405, 406, 407 Independent Study
Empirical research project or extensive literature review, with faculty supervision. (1/2, 1, 1/2) 420 Research Seminar: Personality/Social
An advanced, research-oriented seminar in personality and/or social psychology. (1) 430 Research Seminar: Physiological Psychology
An advanced, research-oriented seminar in physiological psychology. (1) 440 Research Seminar: Cognition
An advanced, research-oriented seminar in cognition. (1) 450 History of Psychology
Examination of the major systems in psychology with an emphasis on its 19th-century origins to the present. (1) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation, or performance. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
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