PSYCHOLOGY (PSY)
College
of Liberal Studies
Department
Chair: Betsy Morgan
335A
Graff Main Hall, 608-785-6885
e-mail:
morgan.bets@uwlax.edu
Professors: Cerbin, Morgan, Oyster; Associate
Professors: Bogart, Dehn, Johnson, E., Moore, Van Voorhis; Assistant
Professors: Dixon, R., Miller, B., Seebach, E., Sullivan, Taylor, M.,
Wilson; Lecturer: Satory.
Minor
requirements differ for students in the College of Liberal Studies, the College
of Science and Allied Health, and the College of Business Administration from
those in Teacher Certification programs. See separate listings below.
(All
colleges) a minimum of 38 credits from the following eight categories plus
MTH 205 or 250. Credits from categories three to seven may be listed under category
eight as electives.
A. Category I: General Psychology (one 3-credit required
course): PSY 100 required; PSY 200 strongly recommended.
B. Category II: Experimental and Research Methods (four
required courses totaling seven credits in psychology): PSY 231 and 232, 451;
and MTH 205 or 250. (MTH 205 or 250 should be completed during the freshman or
sophomore year).
C. Category III: Developmental Psychology (at least six
credits required): 210 and at least three credits from 310 or 311 or 312 or
314.
D. Category IV: Psychopathology (PSY
304 required, 3 credits)
E. Category V: Social/Personality (at least six credits
required) PSY 341, 343 (or CST 250 or SOC 334), 402. Students interested in
human service related work or graduate school should take 402 as one of their
courses in this category.
F. Category VI: Advanced Experimental and Biopsychology (at
least five credits required) PSY 334, 335, 430, 435, 437, 438.
G. Category VII: Experiential (at least one credit required)
PSY 295, 308, 309, 405, 450, 481, 482, 485. The department strongly encourages
students to take more than one credit in this category, particularly as a 309
or 450.
H. Category VIII: Elective Credit. Seven additional credits
from psychology courses listed below or from additional credits taken from
categories three through seven: PSY 107, 200, 205, 225, 259, 280, 285, 301,
305, 313, 317, 318, 320, 330, 333, 336, 347, 370, 376, 382, 390, 395, 401, 403,
404, 410, 417, 420, 426, 436, 441, 444, 452, 461, 488, 489.
We
strongly recommend that all psychology students take PSY 231 and PSY 232 in
their sophomore years or early in their junior years. Once a student has
completed their General Education requirements and declared psychology as a
major, he/she should plan on at least four semesters to complete the sequence
of courses necessary for graduation with a psychology degree. We also recommend
that students seriously consider taking PSY 200 "Orientation to the
Psychology Major" early in their psychology careers and that students
consider volunteer work and/or an internship as an important part of their
psychological training. The Psychology major provides solid training in the
liberal arts and in research methods. However, the courses you elect to take
can help you toward your general career goals. Students should pick up a flyer
titled "Psychology Coursework and Career Planning" from the
Psychology Department. It also includes advice on minors and emphases.
Students
interested in declaring psychology as a major should complete the tutorials
available at www.uwlax.edu/psychology.
(Liberal
Studies, Science and Allied Health and HPERTE non-teacher certification
programs) 20 credits, including PSY 100 and electives in psychology. Students
may not receive credit for both PSY 210 and 212. 12 of the 20 credits must be
at the 300 or 400 level.
(Business)
20 credits, including PSY 100, 341, 343 or CST 250 or SOC 334, 376, and
electives in psychology, including at least one of the following recommended
courses: PSY 212, 231 and 232, 382, 402, 420, or 451. Students may not receive
credit for both PSY 210 and 212.
(Teacher
Certification Programs) 25 credits, including PSY 100, 231, 232, 304, 335 or
435, 341, and nine credits of electives excluding PSY 212. Students may not
receive credit for both PSY 210 and 212.
The
Honors Program is designed to give qualified students the opportunity to
develop their understanding of and skills in psychological research. The Honors
Project is an extensive piece of research designed and conducted by the student
under the supervision of a faculty adviser.
The
requirements for admission to the program are:
1. Junior standing (during Honors
Seminar-PSY 489)
2. Completion of PSY 100, 231, 232, MTH 205 or 250 before
beginning Honors Seminar. PSY 420 before PSY 489 or concurrently with PSY 489
3. 3.25 cumulative grade point average
in psychology courses
4. A cumulative overall grade point
average of 3.00
5. Recommendation from two psychology
department faculty
6. Completion of an application to the
program
Requirements
for earning a degree with Honors in Psychology are:
1. Completion of psychology major
2. 3.50 cumulative grade point average
in psychology courses
3. A cumulative overall grade point
average of 3.25
4. Completion of Honors Seminar (PSY 489, three credits total)
5. Completion and presentation of
Honors Project (PSY 481, three
credits)
Psychology
(Credit by
examination)
PSY
100 Credit by Examination: Students may earn credit by examination for PSY 100,
General Psychology, a three credit course. The following examinations are
acceptable: Advanced Placement Program
(APP) in Psychology with a score of 3, 4, or 5; the "Higher Level"
International Baccalaureate (IB) with a score of 4 or above; or the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) with a score of 47 or above. Students should contact the Counseling and
Testing Center for information about CLEP;
however, once a student has enrolled in PSY 100 they may not petition to
earn credit with a CLEP exam.
See
p. 108 for description.
See
p. 183 for description.
Note: Most of the psychology
courses require the purchase of coursepacks that contain handouts and readings
associated with class activities.
+ above a course number indicates a General Education course.
+
PSY 100 Cr.
3
General
Psychology
A
comprehensive introduction to contemporary basic principles and theories of
behavior and related processes along with supporting scientific evidence and
applications. Topics include sensory processes, perception, learning, memory,
motivation, emotion, developmental change, measurement, social interaction and
abnormal behavior.
+
PSY/BIO 107 Cr.
3
Brain
Basics: Linking Society and Neuroscience
Students
will be introduced to the field of neuroscience, including an examination of
the cells that make the brain operate, how they operate together to form
structures and systems, and how the operation of these systems relates to human
behavior. The range of behaviors to be examined will include everyday learning
and memory, sleeping and dreaming, as well as an exploration of the brain when
abnormal behaviors occur. We will also investigate the impact that advances in
the neurosciences have had on society in general. (Cross-listed with BIO; may
only earn credit in PSY or BIO, not both.) Not applicable to a biology major.
Offered Sem. II.
PSY 200 Cr.
1
This
course is an orientation to psychology as a major. It is designed for sophomore
level students who have either declared or are considering psychology as a
major. it is also appropriate for second semester freshmen or first semester
juniors. The field of psychology as a discipline will be discussed as will
career options related to the field. Students will be required to complete a
variety of tasks designed to identify and/or clarify career paths and goals and
increase their understanding of psychology as both an empirical and applied
field. Prerequisite: PSY 100. Pass/Fail grading.
PSY 205 Cr.
3
Effective
Behavior
Human
adjustment processes in meeting inner needs and the demands of physical and
social environment. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Developmental
Psychology
Designed
for the psychology major as an introduction to developmental psychology, the
course emphasizes the historical, theoretical and methodological approaches to
human development across the life-span. Psychological principles, concepts, and
historical and recent research in the areas of prenatal, cognitive, language,
social-emotional, and physical development are explored. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
PSY 212 Cr.
3
Life-Span
Development
An
overview of human development from conception through death. It introduces
students to prominent historical, theoretical and methodological approaches to
development across the life span. Its focus is on developmental tasks and
milestones in several domains (physical, cognitive and socio-emotional) as well
as practical applications. Does not apply to the psychology major.
PSY 225 Cr.
3
A
study of the basic psychological and physio-logical nature of sleep; its
systematic characteristics, changes, stages and development based on sleep
laboratory research; the functions of sleep; major sleep disorders and
disturbances; dreams, their characteristics, contents, and possible
interpretations. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
PSY 231 Cr.
2
Experimental
Psychology and Research Methods
A
study of the research methods and content areas of experimental psychology.
Emphasis on the scientific method, techniques of data collection, and
principles and theories in the study of behavior. Must be taken concurrently
with PSY 232. Prerequisite: PSY 100; previous or concurrent enrollment in MTH
205 or 250 strongly recommended. Open to psychology majors and minors only.
PSY 232 Cr.
2
Experimental
Psychology Laboratory
This
course develops skills in observation, formulating research ideas and
hypotheses, designing and conducting research, data analysis, and scientific
report writing. Lab. 4. Must be taken concurrently with PSY 231. Prerequisite:
PSY 100. Open to psychology majors and
minors only.
PSY/ESS/W-S 259 Cr. 1
Girls
and Women in Sport
An
introduction to the involvement of girls and women with sport. Topics include
the historical perspective, physiological and psychological benefits, teaching
and coaching implications, recreation and leisure as well as differently abled
and minority women. Students will also learn to access the Internet resources
relevant to the course content. (Cross-listed with ESS and W-S; may only earn
credit in PSY, ESS, or W-S.)
+
Cross
Cultural Development
This
course focuses on the ways in which cultures influence the development of
individual behavior, values, and attitudes across the lifespan. The course uses
cross-cultural studies to examine both the diversity and uniformity of human
development. Topics include such fundamental concerns as child rearing,
schooling, work, aging, and the development of morality, identity, prosocial
behavior and deviance. Prerequisites: PSY 100; ANT 101 or HIS 151 or 152.
+
PSY 285 Cr.
3
Culture
and Mental Health: An Applied Perspective
This
course will provide an examination of the relationship between culture and
mental health. Students will explore the impact of culture on the etiology,
symptom expression, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Specific
attention is given to the impact of racism, prejudice, and minority status on
the lives of various American minority groups and how the influence of these
concepts reveal themselves within a mental health framework. A
multidisciplinary approach will be utilized. Prerequisite: PSY 100 and
sophomore standing. Offered Sem. II.
PSY 295 Cr.
1-3
Foreign
Study in Psychology
Opportunity
for students to participate in a variety of supervised projects limited to
foreign study, directed readings, and structured discussions. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit maximum 3.
PSY/PHL
301 Cr.
3
Theory
of Knowledge
An
intensive examination of three major questions: (1) What are the principal
grounds of knowledge? (2) How certain
can we properly be of what we think we know? (3) Are there limits beyond which
we cannot reasonably hope to extend knowledge? Strong emphasis is placed on the
problem of perception, learning, and knowledge representation. Prerequisites:
PSY 100 or PHL 100. (Cross-listed with PHL 301; may only earn credit in PSY or
PHL, not both.) Offered occasionally.
PSY 304 Cr.
3
Abnormal
Psychology
The
study of the clinical descriptions, and the biopsychosocial causes and
associated treatments of psychological disorders. Special emphasis on mood and
anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and assessment and diagnosis. Prerequisites:
PSY 100 or 212 plus second semester sophomore standing (minimum 45 credits).
PSY 305 Cr.
3
Psychology
of Human Sexuality
A
study of normal and variations of human sexuality and sexual attitudes and
functioning. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Research
Apprenticeship
This
course offers research experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
The student will assist a faculty member in any phase of the research process
including literature searches, formulation of instruments, pilot studies, data
collection, data coding, and computer analysis in research. Prerequisites: six
credits in psychology and departmental approval. Repeatable for credit
maximum 4. Pass/Fail grading.
PSY 309 Cr.
1
Field
Experience in Psychology
This
course provides students with opportunities to gain practical experience
through interaction with a variety of age groups. This supervised fieldwork
requires 30 hours per semester. Prerequisite: completion or concurrent
enrollment in one of the following courses: PSY 304, 310, 311, 312. Repeatable
for credit maximum 2. Pass/Fail grading.
PSY 310 Cr.
3
Child
Development
An
introductory course in child development. It provides a comprehensive survey of
the basic principles, theories, and research in human development from
conception through adolescence. Topics include motor, language, cognitive,
social, emotional, and personality development. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210,
or PSY 212.
PSY 311 Cr.
3
Adolescent
Development
Focuses
on the developmental tasks of adolescence and the influence of family, peers, school
and society. Topics include historical perspectives, cognitive and moral
development, self-concept, sexuality, vocational choice, and problems of
adolescence. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210, or 212.
PSY 312 Cr.
3
Adulthood
and Aging
A
course focusing on theories, research and related literature concerned with
emotional, social and intellectual continuity and change in early, middle, and
late adulthood. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210, or 212.
PSY 313 Cr.
1
Aging:
Psychological Perspectives
A
course devoted to in-depth analysis of human aging from a psychological
perspective. The focus is on the psychological impact of characteristics and
changes related to the aging process. Particular emphasis is placed on
diversity in the experience of aging and applications in professional and
policy arenas. Prerequisite: PSY 312 or concurrent
enrollment.
Offered occasionally.
Infant
Development: A Multidisciplinary Approach
This
course will provide students with an in-depth examination of infant development
(conception through approximately age two) from a multidimensional perspective.
Normative development in the following areas will be examined: prenatal,
physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional. The legal and
public policy implications will be discussed. Research methodology and
theoretical perspectives will be integrated throughout each topic area.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 210 or 212. Offered every other year.
PSY 317 Cr.
3
Psychology
of Individual Differences
Nature,
extent, development, and source of psychological differences among individuals
and groups. Consideration of intelligence, aptitudes, interest, and achievement
as related to hereditary and environmental factors. Prerequisite: PSY 100.
Offered occasionally.
+
PSY 318 Cr.
3
Theories
and research concerning the biological, psychological, and social aspects of
female functioning will be evaluated. The course will analyze psychological
literature that addresses itself to the experience, development, and behavior
of women from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite: PSY 100
and sophomore standing.
PSY 320 Cr.
3
Human
Motivation
Contemporary
psychological conceptions, principles, and theories of human motivation.
Concerns cognitive and social factors that influence the intensity and choices
of goal-directed behavior. Research and applications to education, industry,
and everyday situations are included. Prerequisites: six credits in psychology.
Offered occasionally.
PSY 330 Cr.
2
Drugs
and Behavior
A
study of the major drug groups, their influence on neural processes, and
correlated changes in motivation, perception, learning, and psycho-motor
performance. Emphasizes drugs with clinical applications. Prerequisites:
consent of instructor and junior standing.
PSY/PHL
333 Cr.
3
A
study of the problems regarding the nature of mental events, mind-body
relations, behaviorism, mentalism, and the relation of these topics to
scientific methodology. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or PHL 100. (Cross-listed with
PHL; may only earn credit in PSY or PHL, not both.) Offered occasionally.
PSY 334 Cr.
3
This
course will examine the role of psychological factors in health, wellness, and
illness. The focus will be on the interdependence of physiological and
psychological factors in the experiencing and treatment of both acute and
chronic illnesses. Medical disorders will also be considered from the
perspectives of health research methodology, illness prevention, and traditional
and non-traditional treatments. Ethical considerations and public policy issues
in treatment and research will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 100, 231 and
232 or BIO 312. Offered Sem. I.
PSY 335 Cr.
3
Learning
and Memory
A
study of the fundamental concepts and principles of human and animal learning
and contemporary human memory. Topics include classical and operant
conditioning, conceptual and skill learning, models of memory, storage,
retention and retrieval and use of information. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 231.
PSY 336 Cr.
1
Laboratory
exercises, demonstrations, experiments and projects paralleling and
illustrating topics covered in PSY 335 with emphasis on experimental
methodology and human learning. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in PSY 335
and consent of instructor. Offered occasionally.
PSY 341 Cr.
3
Social
Psychology
Studies
social behavior of individuals, including attitudes, friendship, helping,
aggression, conformity and leadership. Also examines individual interactions
with groups and the environment. May be taken in lieu of SOC 330. Prerequisite:
PSY 100 or SOC 110.
PSY 343 Cr.
3
A
study of the structure and operation of groups, focusing on work, family and
therapy groups. Surveys communication, leadership, problem solving and
improving the effectiveness of groups. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 110. Not
open for credit to students who have completed or are enrolled in CST 250
and/or SOC 334.
PSY 347 Cr.
3
Empathic
Listening Skills
This
course is designed to clearly define empathic listening skills within a
multicultural context. Students will learn to differentiate listening from
psychotherapy and will practice listening skills. Topics include values
identification, basic listening skills, in-depth exploration skills, and action
planning without counseling. Ideal for those who will plan to work in a human
services setting. Prerequisites: PSY 100, six additional credits in psychology.
Offered occasionally.
PSY 370 Cr.
3
Application
of psychological principles, procedures and practices to school learning.
Theoretical principles of learning, readiness, motivation, transfer of
training, individual differences, and evaluation. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or 212.
PSY 376 Cr.
3
Industrial
Psychology
Psychological
principles, concepts and methods applicable to organizational and industrial
situations and practices. Topics include: psychological aspects of personnel
selection and placement, training, motivation, leadership, social factors in
organizations and human engineering. Prerequisites: six credits in psychology.
PSY 382 Cr.
3
Cross-Cultural
Psychology
An
orientation to the definitions, concepts, theories, and methodologies of
cross-cultural psychology. Included is an examination of cultural and
ecological factors and their influences on perceptual and cognitive processes,
personality, language, and other psychological variables. Prerequisite:PSY 100.
PSY 390 Cr.
1-3
In-depth
consideration of significant new areas of development in the field of
psychology. Topics of interest to traditional and nontraditional students will
be offered on an irregular basis. Credit, prerequisite and format will vary
according to the specific topic selected and the target student group.
Repeatable for credit maximum 6.
PSY 395 Cr.
1-3
Workshop
in Applications of Psychology
Instructional
units designed to develop specialized skills, competencies and knowledge
representing applications of methods and techniques of psychology in education
and other professional areas. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Repeatable
for credit maximum 3. Departmental option for Pass/Fail grading.
PSY 401 Cr.
3
Behavior
Modification
Theory
and techniques of systematic behavior management and behavior control.
Consideration of applied social learning theory, reinforcement, modeling,
cognitive and rational techniques, extinction, aversive procedures, relaxation
training, and token economies. Course will include the planning and completion
of an intervention program. Prerequisites: PSY 100 or 212 and junior standing.
PSY 402/502 Cr.
3
Personality
Theories, Models and Measures
Theories
of personality and their utility in explaining or predicting behavior and
cognition, general models of personality and personality measures.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 or 212 and junior standing. Offered Sem. I.
PSY 403/503 Cr.
3
Advanced
Psychopathology
This
course focuses on selected topics in the area of clinical and abnormal
psychology and is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of advanced current
issues in the field. It helps prepare undergraduate or graduate students for
the field of human services by offering additional information beyond that
conveyed in the abnormal psychology course on the diagnosis and treatment of a
number of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 304. Offered occasionally.
PSY 404 Cr.
3
A
comprehensive conceptual review of theories of psychotherapy and counseling with
a focus on associated objectives, techniques, applications, and limitations.
Theories include psychodynamic, behavioral, and cognitive perspectives.
Divergence and convergence among theories will be examined. Prerequisites: PSY
304, or consent of instructor. Offered
Sem. II.
PSY 405 Cr.
1-3
Teaching
Apprenticeship in Psychology
This
course provides preparation and experience in a variety of instructional
practices, strategies and techniques. Students study theory and research on
teaching and practice teaching skills under the guidance of faculty members.
Prerequisites: junior standing, minimum 3.25 GPA. Repeatable for credit
maximum 6.
PSY 410/510 Cr.
3
An
in-depth study of important topics in developmental psychology. Relevant
theories and recent research in social development, cognitive development,
moral development, language development, and emotional development will be
evaluated. Prerequisites: PSY 210, 231, 232, and MTH 205 or 250, or consent of
instructor. Offered occasionally.
PSY 417 Cr.
3
Child
and Adolescent Behavior Disorders
An
examination of psychological disorders which first appear during infancy,
childhood and adolescence. This course covers the etiology, diagnosis,
classification, treatment, and prevention of psychological disorders from
different theoretical orientations. Special emphasis is placed on applying
basic concepts and empirical data to various professional settings and to
social policy issues. Prerequisites: PSY 210 or 212, and 304. Offered
occasionally.
PSY 420/520 Cr.
3
Advanced
Research Methods
An
advanced course in the quantitative and logical aspects of statistical
analysis, interpretation and design of behavioral science research and
experimentation. Major emphasis is on the conceptual rather than the
computational aspects of quantitative methods. Recommended for those planning
graduate work in psychology or related fields. Prerequisites: PSY 231, 232, and
six additional credits in psychology; MTH 205 or 250.
PSY 426/526 Cr.
3
Psychology
of Addictive Behaviors
Study
of the personality characteristics of individuals experiencing substance abuse,
dependency, and compulsive behaviors such as eating disorders and gambling. The
focus will be on abuse as a maladaptive response to the demands of life.
Special topics will include consumptive patterns, level of dependence,
neurological status, assessment, and contemporary treatment techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY 100 and 304. Offered
occasionally.
PSY 430 Cr.
3
A
study of the biological basis of behavior from vision, audition and language
to movement and mental disorders through the examination of the structure and
function of the brain and nervous system. Prerequisites: PSY 231, 232, and MTH
205 or 250.
PSY 435/535 Cr.
3
Cognitive
Processes
A
course examining contemporary theories, models, and related experimental
research concerning human mental processes. Topics include acquisition of
information, memory, thinking, decision-making and language. Prerequisites: PSY
231, 232, MTH 205 or 250.
PSY 436/536 Cr.
3
Psychology
of Language
An
introductory course in psycholinguistics concerned with the comprehension,
production and acquisition of language. Other topics include: language and
thought, reading, writing, bilingualism, figurative language, metalinguistic
skills, and the neuro-psychology of language. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and junior
standing. Offered occasionally.
PSY 437 Cr.
3
The
Human Senses
A
course designed to foster an appreciation of the human senses and the
fundamental role they play in the attainment of knowledge and the regulation of
behavior. The description and measurement of behavioral and physiological
responses are emphasized. Prerequisites: PSY 231, 232, or BIO 312, or consent
of instructor. Offered Sem. I.
PSY 438 Cr.
3
Processes
of Perception
An
analysis of various mechanisms through which we interpret and restructure
sensory information (size, distance, depth, movement, illusion, time, etc.) as
we respond to changes in our surroundings. Prerequisites: PSY 231, 232, or BIO
312, or consent of instructor. Offered once a year.
PSY 441/541 Cr.
3
Advanced
Social Psychology
The
course will provide coverage of methodology and statistics most frequently
encountered in social psychology and cover topics both of classic and current
interest such as stereotypes and prejudice, medical social psychology,
environmental psychology, social interdependence, leadership, and power.
Prerequisites: grade of B or better in PSY 341 or SOC 330, PSY 231, 232, MTH 205
or 250. Offered occasionally.
PSY 444 Cr.
3
A
course designed to critically evaluate the empirical research on mens and
womens work and family roles. Topics include; the meaning and experience of
work, parenting decisions, the balance of work and family, the relationship of
work/family decisions to well-being, and family issue policies. Students are
prompted to clarify and develop their career plans as part of the class
requirements. Prerequisites: 12 credits in psychology including 231, 232, MTH
205 or 250, junior standing (senior standing recommended.) Offered
occasionally.
PSY 450 Cr.
1-3
Internship
in Psychology
An
academically relevant field experience for majors in psychology. The field experience will be arranged
through Career Services and supervised by psychology instructional staff.
Consent of instructor required. Prerequisites: PSY 100, nine additional credits
in psychology, and overall GPA of 2.3. No more than three credits may be
applied to a major in psychology. Pass/Fail grading.
Psychological
Measurement
Principles
and procedures for the psychological measurement of human differences. This
course examines the development, quantitative interpretation, uses, distinctive
and desired characteristics of tests of intelligence, aptitudes, achievement,
occupational interests and personality. Prerequisites: PSY 100, MTH 205 or 250,
six additional credits in psychology. PSY 231, 232 are recommended.
Psychological Testing: Administration and
Scoring
Supervised
practicum in the administration and
scoring of some group and individual psycho-logical tests. This course does not
treat the interpretation of psychological test results. Prerequisites: PSY 451
and consent of instructor. Offered
occasionally.
PSY 461 Cr.
3
History
and Systems of Psychology
A
study of the philosophical and empirical foundations of modern psychology.
Outstanding contributions by individual scholars and the development of major
systems of thought within the field. Recommended for students considering
graduate school in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 231, 232, MTH 205 or 250,
junior standing. Offered occasionally.
PSY 481 Cr.
1-3
Directed
readings, research, or other individualized projects in psychology under the
supervision of an instructor. Open to students with 12 credit hours in
psychology who are in good standing. Registration requires consent of
supervising instructor and department chair. Repeatable for credit maximum 6.
PSY 482 Cr.
1-3
Honors
Projects in Psychology
This
course allows psychology honors students to complete their independent research
projects. Honors students must enroll for a total of 3 credits (over 1 or 2
semesters). Prerequisites: PSY 420 and 489. Repeatable for credit maximum 3.
PSY 485 Cr.
1
This
seminar is designed to actively involve students in the assessment of their
psychology education. Students will complete a variety of measures as well as
provide in-depth feedback about the psychology major. Students are expected to
reflect on themes, debates, and issues in the field of psychology. Open to
senior psychology majors/minors only. Pass/Fail grading. Offered Sem. II,
alternate years.
PSY 488 Cr.
2-3
Seminar
in Psychology:_________
Discussion
in-depth of particular areas of
psychology. Topics both theoretical and applied, chosen by the
instructor and the students. Prerequisites: 12 credits in psychology and
consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit maximum 6.
PSY 489 Cr.
3
Students
develop introductions and methods for independent research projects. Designing
sound proposals and grappling with research design issues are the main foci of
the course. Projects are completed under the supervision of a faculty adviser
(PSY 481). Prerequisites: acceptance into the Psychology Honors Program, PSY
100, 231, 232, PSY 420 (may be taken concurrently), MTH 205 or 250. Offered
Sem. II.