Antes, Bradley, Derenne, Ferraro, Grabe, Himle, Holm, King, McDonald, Miller, Muehlenkamp, Peters, Petros, Ruthig, Terrance, Weatherly (Chair) and Wise
College of
Arts and Sciences
The Department of Psychology offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in psychology, and also a minor in psychology. There is a core curriculum, described below, that all majors must complete. In addition, students who major in psychology may choose to complete an emphasis, or area of focus within psychology. The emphases are described after the listing of the core curriculum requirements.
B.A. OR B.S. WITH MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Required 125 credits (36 of which must
be numbered 300 or above and 60 of which
must be from a 4-year institution) including: |
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General Education Requirements (see University
GER listing). |
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The Following Curriculum: |
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36 major hours, including: |
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Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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Psyc 120 |
Orientation to the Major |
(1) |
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Psyc 241 |
Introduction to Statistics |
(4) |
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Psyc 303 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
(4) |
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Psyc 405 |
History and Systems of Psychology |
(3) |
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One course from Area A: |
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Psyc 433 |
Psychology of Learning |
(4) |
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Psyc 434 |
Motivation and Emotion |
(4) |
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Psyc 435 |
Physiological Psychology |
(4) |
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Psyc 436 |
Perception |
(4) |
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Psyc 437 |
Psychophysiology |
(4) |
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Psyc 439 |
Cognitive Psychology |
(4) |
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One course from Area B: |
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Psyc 421 |
Individual and Group Differences |
(3) |
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Psyc 451 |
Advanced Developmental Psychology |
(3) |
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Psyc 460 |
Advanced Social Psychology |
(3) |
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Psyc 470 |
Introduction to Clinical Psychology |
(3) |
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*Psyc 111 is prerequisite to all other
psychology classes. |
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Required in other departments: |
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Level II proficiency in a foreign language,
or equivalent proficiency in 8 credits
of American Sign Language |
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Math 103 |
College Algebra |
(3) |
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One of the following combinations: |
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Biol 111/111L |
Concepts of Biology with
Laboratory & |
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Biol 150/150L |
General Biology I with Laboratory |
(8) |
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or |
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Biol 150/150L |
General Biology I with
Laboratory & |
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Biol 151/151L |
General Biology II with Laboratory |
(8) |
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or |
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Biol 150/150L |
General Biology I with
Laboratory & |
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Anat 204/204L |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel with
Laboratory |
(9) |
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or |
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Biol 111/111L |
Concepts of Biology with
Laboratory & |
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Anat 204/204L |
Anatomy for Paramedical Personnel with
Laboratory |
(9) |
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Additional requirements for B.A.: |
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Level IV proficiency in a foreign language
OR 8 additional hours of Arts and Humanities
beyond those used for other requirements. |
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Additional requirements for B.S.: |
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Eight additional hours from the following
list, beyond those utilized for other requirements: |
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Any classes from the anatomy, biology,
chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics
departments.
Any class listed under the Area IV general
education requirements from the following
departments: atmospheric sciences, anthropology, geography nutrition and dietetics, honors,
or space studies. |
MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Required 20 credits, including: |
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Psyc 111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
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Psyc 250 |
Developmental Psychology |
(4) |
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Psyc 270 |
Abnormal Psychology |
(3) |
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Students receiving teaching certification
in secondary education (except CSD) must
also include: |
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Psyc 241 |
Introduction to Statistics |
(4) |
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Psyc 303 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
(4) |
OPTIONAL EMPHASIS
Although no student majoring in psychology is required to complete an emphasis, students may choose to do so in order to gain greater background in their areas of interest in the field of psychology. There are five emphases that students may select from: Educational Psychology; Psychology of Human Development; Biological and Physiological Psychology; Social and Cultural Psychology; and Clinical Science. Students are encouraged to contact the department or the department’s web site for a description of each emphasis. In order to complete an emphasis, a student must pass at least four of the courses listed. Courses taken in the core curriculum may count toward completion of an emphasis. Students may complete more than one emphasis and courses listed under more than one emphasis may be counted toward completion of multiple emphases. Students wishing to receive a certificate in one or more emphases must apply with the Psychology Department no later than the deadline for applying to graduate and no earlier than the start of the semester of their intended graduation. Students with declared emphases will receive a certificate from the Psychology Department following their graduation. |
Courses
Psychology 111 is the prerequisite for all other
Psychology courses.
111. Introduction to Psychology. 3 credits. A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, with consideration of the nature and scope of psychology as a science and a profession. F, S
120. Orientation to the Major. 1 credit. An introduction to careers available to students majoring in psychology and the coursework and other experiences valuable in pursuing those careers. F, S
213. Educational Psychology. 3 credits. Human development; perceptual processes; learning; the home, the school and personality; psychology of school subjects; evaluation of pupils. F, S
241. Introduction to Statistics. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Math 103 or 104. Descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to psychological measurement and experimentation. F, S
250. Developmental Psychology. 4 credits. A survey of the psychology of human life span development including intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of the normal individual and emphasizing childhood and adolescent development. F, S
270. Abnormal Psychology. 3 credits. A survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders and behavior pathology. F, S
294. Individual Research. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 4. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Introductory experience as a research assistant in a research laboratory. A total of 45 hours is typically required over the course of the semester per credit. F, S, SS
299. Special Topics in Psychology. 1-3 credits. On demand.
301. Industrial and Organizational Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: any basic statistics course. Selection, training, motivation, leadership, job satisfaction, human engineering and working environments as applied to business and industry. F
303. Research Methods in Psychology. 4 credits. Prerequisites: Math 103 or 104, Psyc 241. Methods of gathering knowledge in psychology with special emphasis on the experimental method. F, S
331. Behavior Modification and Therapy. 3 credits. Theory and practice in the application of operant and classical conditioning procedures to humans in applied settings. S
355. Adulthood and Aging. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 111 plus 3 credits of Psychology. Basic findings and theoretical issues in the study of human aging from biopsychological and socio-psychological perspectives with an emphasis on the individual. F
360. Introduction to Personality. 3 credits. Examination of basic concepts in the field of personality. F, S
361. Social Psychology. 3 credits. Research on individual behavior in its social context: how the individual acts upon the social environment, and interacts with other individuals. (No longer equivalent to Soc 361). S
395. Practical Experiences in Psychology. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 8. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status, completed Psychology 303 with a grade of C or above, minimum GPA of 2.0. A practical work experience associated with the student’s academic study of psychology. Arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and placement site. S/U grading only. F, S, SS
397. Cooperative Education. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 8. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status, completed Psyc 303 with a grade of C or above, minimum GPA of 2.0. A practical work experience associated with the student’s academic area of psychology. Arranged by mutual agreement among student, department and employer. Students need to contact the Cooperative Education office. F, S, SS
405. History and Systems of Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303. A consideration of the historical background and development of problem areas in psychology and a survey of contemporary psychological theories. F, S
421. Diversity Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Psyc 241 and 250 or consent of instructor. Origins and consequences of psychological differences among individual and groups with special emphasis on sex differences and racial differences. S/2
433. Psychology of Learning. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303. Principles of animal and human learning, with special emphasis on the acquisition, extinction and retention of learned behavior patterns. Course includes recitation and laboratory. F/2
434. Motivation and Emotion. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303. Survey of theories and experimental work on motivation and emotion. Course includes recitation and laboratory. F/2
435. Physiological Psychology. 4 credits. Prerequisites: Biol 150,151, Psyc 303, or consent of instructor. Physiological basis of psychological functions. Course includes recitation and laboratory. S/2
436. Perception. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303. Perceptual basis of behavior. S/2
437. Psychophysiology. 4 credits. Prerequisites: Psyc 303. Examination of the anatomy and physiology of several physiologic systems, the relationships between behavior and physiology, and the importance of individual differences in physiological responses. Course includes recitation and laboratory. F/2
439. Cognitive Psychology. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303. An examination of theory and research on attention, memory, language, comprehension, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making. Course includes recitation and laboratory. F/2
451. Advanced Developmental Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Psyc 251 and Psyc 303. In-depth analysis and integration of theories and theorists relevant for current issues in lifespan developmental psychology. S/2
460. Advanced Social Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Psyc 303, 361 (or Soc 361). In depth examination of the theoretical and empirical literature in social psychology focusing on attitudes, stereotyping and prejudice, interpersonal relationships, social cognition, personality and the self, and group behavior. F
465. Multicultural Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 241. Examination of cross-cultural work in psychology with attention to race, ethnicity, and culture. Special emphasis is given to research, training, and treatment issues with minority groups, including the American Indian and other cultural groups. On demand.
470. Introduction to Clinical Psychology. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Psyc 241, 270 or consent of instructor. A systematic survey of the field of clinical psychology; basic concepts in diagnosis, psychotherapy, research and professional problems. F
485. Seminar in Psychology. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. On demand.
489. Senior Honors Thesis. 1 to 15 credits; total not to exceed fifteen. Prerequisite: consent of the Department and approval of the Honors Committee. Supervised independent study culminating in a thesis. F, S
492. Individual Projects in Psychology. 1-4 credits. Repeatable to 8 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. This course is intended to provide students with in-depth experiences not covered adequately in usual course offerings. These experiences may include independent research projects or extensive readings on topics of interest. F, S, SS
493. Tutoring in Psychology. 2 credits. Repeatable to 4 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. S-U grading only. F, S
494. Advanced Individual Research. 1-4 credits, repeatable to 8 credits. Prerequisite: Psyc 303 and consent of instructor. Advanced experience as a research assistant in a research laboratory. A total of 45 hours is typically required over the course of the semester per credit. F, S, SS
499. Advanced Special Topics in Psychology. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. On demand. |
