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Chair: Robert Donohue
Professors: Douglas Bloomquist, John Budz,
T. Bridgett Perry Galvin, Pamela Ludemann, Barrie Westerman
Associate Professors: Antone Dias
Assistant Professors: Joseph D'Andrea, *Robert Donohue, Anna Flanagan,
Paul Galvin, Cynthia A. Prehar
*Sabbatical: Spring 2004
The General Education Requirement
All students must satisfy a general education requirement consisting of twelve
(12) courses (see page 34 of College catalog).
Grade Recommendations
The Psychology Department strongly recommends that all Psychology majors achieve
a grade of C- or higher in General Psychology and Introduction to Statistics.
These courses provide the essential foundation for subsequent psychology courses,
and a basic grasp of the concepts introduced in these two courses is essential.
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Departmental Requirements for Major:
A student majoring in Psychology must elect a concentration and complete a
minimum of twelve (12) courses in psychology - five (5) core required courses
described below and an additional seven (7) courses prescribed for the concentration.
The major also requires three (3) related courses from other academic departments.
All psychology majors are required to take the following courses:
Core department courses (5):
42.101
General Psychology
42.251
Research Methods in Psychology I
42.351
Research Methods in Psychology II
42.450
Experimental Psychology
42.402
History and Systems of Psychology
Core related courses (3):
23.142
Introduction to Human Biology or 23.272 Human Physiology and Anatomy I
43.117
Introduction to Statistics
63.151
Personal Computer Fundamentals and Applications
Each of these core-related courses also may be used to meet general education
requirements.
Department courses required for a concentration (7)
To meet the requirements of a concentration, the student must take seven (7)
prescribed departmental courses in addition to the five (5) core and the three
(3) core-related courses. Each Psychology major should meet with his or her
advisor and select a concentration as early as possible. The following concentrations
are offered:
General Psychology (PSG)
Development and Learning (PSL)
Work Behavior (PSW)
Human Services (PSH)
Psychology majors who are also Coordinate majors in Education
Coordinate majors in Education who major in Psychology must take
42.200 Psychology
of Development, a course required for provisional teaching certification.
ONLY PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS WHO GRADUATE AS COORDINATE MAJORS IN EDUCATION WILL
BE GRANTED CREDIT TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF THEIR MAJOR FOR
42.200 PSYCHOLOGY
OF DEVELOPMENT.
Admission to the Major
Matriculated students who wish to declare a major in Psychology must apply
for acceptance to the Psychology Department by September 30 in the fall semester
or by February 15 in the spring semester. Students are to contact the Department
Chair to discuss their interests and obtain information on the application procedure.
Applicants will be notified of the action on their applications before the advising
period for the following semester.
Statement on Prerequisites
42.101
General Psychology or 42.200
Psychology of Development is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses.
CONCENTRATION IN GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSG)
This concentration provides students with an overview of the traditional areas
of the discipline. It is oriented toward understanding fundamental processes
of behavior rather than the applications of behavioral principles in a specific
setting. This concentration is recommended for students who have broader interests
in psychology that are not addressed by the other concentrations.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.280
Sensation and Perception
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning or
42.262
Learning, Memory, and Cognition
42.215
Psychology of Personality or 42.224
Social Psychology
42.322
Abnormal Psychology or 42.341
Group Dynamics
Three (3) psychology electives
CONCENTRATION IN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING (PSL)
This concentration, which focuses on principles of development and learning,
is recommended for Coordinate majors in Education. It provides a series of courses
which cover processes of learning and development over the life span.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.200
Psychology of Development or 42.201
Child Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning
42.262
Learning, Memory, and Cognition
42.280
Sensation and Perception
Two (2) of the following:
42.212
Adolescent Psychology
42.215
Psychology of Personality
42.231
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
42.271
Principles of Behavior Modification
Three (3) psychology electives (at least one must be a 300-level course.)
CONCENTRATION IN WORK BEHAVIOR (PSW)
This concentration focuses on principles and skills applicable to business
and organizational settings. It is designed for students who wish to orient
their program toward applications of behavioral principles in business, industry
or government. Students selecting this concentration are strongly encouraged
to complete a minor in a discipline that will enhance skills needed in corporate
settings, such as communication arts, computer science, economics, or professional
writing.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.224
Social Psychology
One (1) of the following:
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning
42.262
Learning, Memory, and Cognition
42.280
Sensation and Perception
Two (2) of the following:
42.277
Psychology of Work Behavior
42.334
Organizational Behavior
42.341
Group Dynamics
Three (3) psychology electives
CONCENTRATION IN HUMAN SERVICES (PSH)
This concentration provides students with principles and theories of psychology
applicable to human service settings, such as community agencies, hospitals,
children services, and so forth. It is oriented toward the application of behavioral
principles in applied settings.
Seven (7) Psychology Courses:
42.215
Psychology of Personality
42.322
Abnormal Psychology
42.353
Topics in Human Services
42.498
Internship in Psychology
Note: Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements for the
Internship in Psychology must take a substitute course approved by the Department
Chair.
One (1) of the following:
42.261
Conditioning and Animal Learning
42.262
Learning, Memory, and Cognition
42.280
Sensation and Perception
Two (2) psychology electives
MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY (5 courses)
Students who minor in Psychology must take
42.101 General Psychology and four
(4) other Psychology Department courses.
MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY (5 courses)
A minor in philosophy will consist of five (5) courses:
41.103 Introduction to Logic
Four (4) additional courses, two of which must be at the 200-level or above
Psychology and Philosophy Courses Appropriate for General Education
(Gen.Ed.)
*Indicates course has prerequisite.
41.101 Invitation to Philosophy (Gen.Ed. Goal 4)
A critical inquiry into life, death, and the meaning of human existence. Issues such as the nature of reality, knowledge, the problem of truth, the existence of God, free will, and justice are examined from varying perspectives and sources: Western, global, classical, or modern.
41.102 Introduction to Ethics: Why Be Moral? (Gen.Ed. Goals 4, 12)
An exploration of moral reasoning, and the claims of morality on self and society through an assessment of ethical theories, both classical and modern. The course considers topics such as human sexuality and the preservation of integrity in human decision making. The dynamics of self and society and subjects of social responsibility are pursued by focusing attention on issues such as freedom and justice; rights and duty; race, gender, and class; and the meaning of work.
41.103 Introduction to Logic (Gen.Ed. Goal 4)
A study of fundamental topics in logic: classical logic, truth functional logic, inductive reasoning, and informal fallacies. The study of logic is presented as a fascinating mental exercise and as the acquisition of skills essential to clear and reasonable thought and discourse.
41.105 Introduction to Political and Social Philosophy (Gen.Ed. Goals 4, 12)
A study of conflicting philosophical views about politics and social institutions. Salient historical and contemporary theories including those of gender, race, and class are analyzed and discussed. Attention is given to the philosophical presuppositions directing socio-political institutions.
41.118 Introduction to Philosophy of Science (Gen.Ed. Goal 4)
An introduction to commonly discussed philosophical issues about science, such as the manner in which scientific theories are justified. The course makes reference to specific episodes in the history of science, such as the adoption of the Copernican view that the earth travels around the sun, and the rejection of some ideas of classical physics in favor of modern relativity theory and quantum mechanics.
41.201 History of Ancient Philosophy
Development of philosophical thought beginning with Thales. Attention is given to the pre-Socratics and their influence on Plato. Main emphasis is on Plato and Aristotle.
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.203 History of Modern Philosophy
The main lines of philosophical thought from Francis Bacon through Kant. Primary attention given to the Continental Rationalists, British Empiricists, and the Kantian synthesis.
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.221 Contemporary Philosophy
Analysis of recent philosophical trends and their major representatives: instrumentalism (Pierce, James, Dewey), existentialism (Jaspers, Heidegger, Sartre), logical and linguistic analysis (Russell, Wittgenstein, Carnap, Ayer, Ryle).
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.226 Nineteenth Century Philosophy
A study of Idealism, Materialism, Empiricism (Mill), and Existentialism (Kierkegaard and Nietzsche).
Prerequisite: One introductory philosophy course.
41.490 Independent Study in Philosophy
Topic(s) of philosophical interest to be chosen by the student.
Prerequisite: Two introductory courses or one introductory and one intermediate course in philosophy.
42.101 General Psychology (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
An introduction to basic concepts of modern psychology, including the biological bases of behavior, motivation, emotion, intelligence, learning, sensation, and perception. Students are exposed to principles, issues, and research findings in these and other areas in psychology such as social behavior, development, personality, and psychopathology.
42.200 Psychology of Development (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
An overview of observational methods of research and major theories of development from preschool age to adolescence. Normative patterns in areas such as physical growth, cognition, morality, and socialization are stressed. Discussions and field applications encourage the critical evaluation of theoretical and normative information.
Prerequisite: Sophomore status or 42.101 General Psychology.
42.201 Child Psychology (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
An introduction to the study of the child from conception to the onset of adolescence. Basic concepts and theories of child development are studied, particularly those relevant to the psychological processes of perception, cognition, social interaction, and affective and moral development.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or sophomore status.
42.207 Psychology of Communication
An examination of verbal and nonverbal interpersonal communication. Topics covered may include interpersonal influence; communication in psychotherapy; the utility of communication in cognitive processing; communication networks as related to group process; and the impact of verbal and non-verbal communication on behavior.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.212 Adolescent Psychology (Gen.Ed. Goals 9, 12)
An introduction to the study of the adolescent from the onset of puberty to the beginnings of adulthood. Topics include biological changes, identity development, the adolescent's relations with parents and peers, cognitive changes, moral development, achievement, and work issues. Special topics may include sexuality, drug abuse, delinquency, and psychopathology examined in the context of the adolescent's formation of his or her identity. Within each topic of development, current research findings regarding the specific issues of race, class, and gender as they apply to adolescent development are discussed.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or sophomore status required.
42.215 Psychology of Personality
A consideration of biological, developmental, and situational factors affecting personality. Some of the major personality theories are presented, for example, those of Freud, Jung, and Adler.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.224 Social Psychology (Gen.Ed. Goals 9, 12)
An introduction to the factors and processes involved in people's understanding of themselves, others, and social interactions. Attention is given to research in such areas as social perception, gender, group interaction, attitude formation and change, aggression, social influence, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and discrimination, and pro-social behavior with particular emphasis given to differences relating to gender, race, and class.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or sophomore status.
42.231 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
An introduction to factors and issues affecting the development of individuals from young adulthood through the senior years. Topics may include developmental changes in sensory and biological processes, cognition, personality, familial and peer relationships, vocational and recreational goals, and bodily and mental health. Note: Students who have taken both 42.213 Psychology of Adult Development and 42.214 Psychology of Aging cannot receive credit for 42.231 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging .
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or sophomore status
42.240 Tutorial in Psychology
An opportunity for the student to read or study topics not covered in other psychology courses or to investigate in greater depth a topic encountered in a previous course. The student is responsible for arranging with the supervising professor a contract that will specify topics and material to be covered, methods of study, and methods of evaluation.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development and permission of the instructor. Preference is normally given to Psychology majors.
42.251 Research Methods in Psychology I
An introduction to the logic and design of research in the behavioral sciences. The course includes discussion of ethical considerations in research, the nature of scientific research and explanation, observation and measurement of behavior, basic research designs, and the validity of research. Students will read and critique examples of published research. Statistical concepts will be introduced as needed.
Note: Students who have taken 42.349 Psychological Research Methods cannot receive credit for 42.251 Research Methods in Psychology I.
Prerequisite: Status as a Psychology major or permission of instructor. 43.117 Introduction to Statistics (to be taken concurrently if not already successfully completed), 42.101 General Psychology.
42.255 Contemporary Issues in Psychology
An in-depth examination of a current psychological issue with particular emphasis on the contributions of recent research. Topic and instructor are announced each year.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.261 Conditioning and Animal Learning
An introduction to the fundamentals of classical and operant conditioning. The theoretical basis for the educational and clinical applications of learning principles will be examined. This course provides the opportunity to use operant equipment in laboratory studies of animals.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.262 Learning, Memory, and Cognition
A study of experimental investigations of verbal learning, short-term and long-term memory and conceptual processes, and the various models that have been offered to account for research findings. Emphasis is placed upon methodological issues and theoretical interpretations rather than upon practical applications.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.271 Principles of Behavior Modification
A consideration of various applications of learning theory and conditioning principles to social and individual problems. Techniques such as systematic desensitization, aversive conditioning, social modeling, token economies, and self-control procedures (e.g., biofeedback) are described. The application of these techniques is examined for a variety of problems, e.g., anxiety, psychotic and antisocial behaviors, phobias, alcoholism, smoking, and sexual dysfunction.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.273 Environmental Psychology (Gen.Ed. Goal 9)
A study of the interaction of human behavior with the natural and human-made environment integrating material from a variety of areas including psychology, landscape design, climatological studies, and architectural design. The course provides an overview of interactions of humans with environment including issues such as methods of observing human-environmental interactions, environmental perception and assessment, environmental attitudes, and environmental cognition. Topics integrating areas such as the effects of noise, climate, and weather on behavior, psychological responses to environmental disasters and hazards, the effects of crowding and territoriality on humans, the psychological effects of cities, architectural and residential design and effects on behavior, transportation and travel, work and leisure, the commons dilemma, and changing environmentally destructive behaviors are discussed.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology.
42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior (Gen.Ed. Goal 14)
An introduction to psychological principles applied to the workplace. The course provides a brief overview of the history of the application of psychology to the workplace including scientific management and human relations approaches. Contemporary applications of psychology in the workplace are addressed. Topics include communication processes, employee selection, skill acquisition, worker motivation and job design, assessment and evaluation, leadership, job satisfaction and performance, health and wellness, working with groups, discrimination, sexual harassment, and drug abuse.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or sophomore status.
42.280 Sensation and Perception
A study of the phenomena, methodology, and theory associated with the sensory processes (vision, audition, taste, smell, and touch). Visual perception is emphasized. The topics of perception of color, depth, constancies, illusions, and the roles of innate and learned factors are included.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.286 Psychology of Women
An examination of the psychological development of women from birth through maturity. Topics may include biological bases of psychological sex differences; sex roles in work, family, and social relations; the historical context of stereotypes and attitudes toward women; development of women's self concept; and cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development.
42.305 Human Relations
Designed to provide students with an opportunity to study and to experience the small group situation in which the focus is on understanding the dynamics of interpersonal behavior and on developing communication skills. Topics include self-concept, person perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development, and junior or senior standing.
42.322 Abnormal Psychology
An examination of some of the behaviors classified as abnormal by the most recent version of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). Problems in defining abnormality are discussed, and such major theoretical approaches to causation and treatment as the biological, psychoanalytic, behavioristic, and humanistic are compared. Opportunity for field trips or field experience may be offered.
Prerequisite: Any one of the following courses: 42.201 Child Psychology, 42.212 Adolescent Psychology, 42.231 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging or 42.215 Psychology of Personality.
42.334 Organizational Behavior
An examination of the structure and functioning of organizations. Attention is given especially to hierarchical power arrangements and the communication networks related to them. Consideration is also given to the role of small working groups, actual organizational functions, as well as to the whole organization in its relationships with other organizations with whose functions it is interlocked.
Prerequisite: 42.224 Social Psychology.
42.341 Group Dynamics
An examination of the structure, function, and interactive processes of groups. Research methods appropriate for the study of groups are stressed, and research findings are discussed. Special attention is given to interaction patterns and to personality attributes that influence modes of group interaction.
Prerequisite: 42.224 Social Psychology.
42.345 Directed Study in Psychological Research
An opportunity for the advanced student in psychology to participate as a research assistant in a faculty-initiated and directed project. Ability to work with a degree of independence and to complete assigned tasks in accordance with the instructor's guidance is expected. The instructor is responsible for specifying the research topic(s), materials and methodology. The student and the supervising professor are responsible for determining a contract that identifies the course objectives and the means for evaluating the student's performance. The course may be taken twice to allow students to pursue projects that require more than one semester, or to work closely with more than one faculty member.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Psychology, completion of 42.251 Research Methods in Psychology I, and approval of the supervising professor and department chair.
42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II
An extension of the basic research designs and methods introduced in 42.251 Research Methods in Psychology I. Parametric and nonparametric statistical analyses for various designs are introduced, including analysis of variance, correlational techniques, and chi square. Students will read and critique examples of published research. The requirements adopted by the American Psychological Association for scientific writing will be introduced. Note: Students who have taken 42.349 Psychological Research Methods cannot receive credit for 42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II.
Prerequisite: 43.117 Introduction to Statistics and 42.251 Research Methods in Psychology I. Status as a Psychology major.
42.353 Topics in Human Services
Designed primarily for psychology majors who are completing a concentration in human services or who plan to take the 42.498 Internship in Psychology course with a placement in a human services agency. Topics include ethical issues, interviewing techniques, observational methods, communication skills applicable to counseling techniques, government regulations and other topics relevant to effective functioning in a human services setting.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior Psychology major with a concentration in human services, or permission of the
42.382 Behavioral Medicine
An examination of the behavioral risk factors in physical illness and the role of cognitive behavioral intervention techniques in dealing with psychosomatic disorders and diseases. Specific topics may include the study of pain symptoms (including migraine and tension headaches), cardiovascular functioning (e.g., essential hypertension), and other stress-related disorders.
Prerequisite: 42.101 General Psychology or 42.200 Psychology of Development, and either 23.101 Biological Concepts or 23.142 Introduction to Human Biology.
42.402 History and Systems of Psychology
A survey of the history of psychology to the present day. The goal is to understand the development of psychological thought and research within the context of the history of ideas and the history of science, as well as in relation to events in general history.
Prerequisite: Status as a senior psychology major or permission of instructor.
42.403 Practicum in Teaching of Psychology
An opportunity to serve as a teaching assistant on campus in a psychology course under the close supervision of the course instructor. Teaching assistants typically conduct class discussions, prepare class materials and demonstrations, assist in construction of examinations, and confer with students.
Prerequisite: Approval of the supervising course instructor.
42.450 Experimental Psychology
An application of research methodology to psychological issues. This course requires students to complete at least one independent research project through all stages: choice of research topic, review of scientific literature, hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection and analysis, and conclusions and interpretation of results. Written and oral reports are required. The methods and content emphasized in the course may vary by instructor.
Prerequisite: 42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II, or 42.349 Psychological Research Methods. Status as a Psychology major.
42.451 Psychology Seminar
An examination of the current literature on a single area in psychology. Students are expected to read original research reports and theoretical studies and to present written and oral reports based on independent research. Laboratory or field research may be required. Students may take the seminar twice for credit. However, in no case may the student take two seminars on the same topic. Topic and instructor to be announced each year.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Approval of the Chair is required to obtain two course credits.
42.452 Psychology Seminar
An examination of the current literature on a single area in psychology. Students are expected to read original research reports and theoretical studies and to present written and oral reports based on independent research. Laboratory or field research may be required. Students may take the seminar twice for credit. However, in no case may the student take two seminars on the same topic. Topic and instructor to be announced each year.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Approval of the Chair is required to obtain two course credits.
42.490 Advanced Independent Study in Psychology
An opportunity for the advanced student in psychology to conduct an in-depth investigation of a special topic or to carry out original research. Ability to work with a high degree of independence is expected. The student is responsible for arranging with the cooperating professor a contract that will specify topics or material to be covered, methods of study, and method of evaluation. The course may be taken twice to allow the student to pursue a project that requires more than one semester, or to work closely with more than one faculty member.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Psychology, completion of 42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II, and approval of the supervising professor and department chair.
42.498 Internship in Psychology
A supervised field experience involving a minimum of 10 hours per week of field work in a community service agency, school, clinic, hospital, research facility or business setting. The field work is supported by weekly seminars in which the supervising professor and internship students consider the integration of psychological theory with practical applications.
An internship extending over two semesters or a one-semester internship of 20 or more hours per week may be awarded two course credits. The opportunity to complete the internship is dependent upon acceptance by a placement agency following an interview process.
Prerequisite: Second-semester junior or senior standing, a QPA of 2.70 or better in psychology courses, 42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II, and permission of supervising professor. In addition, students taking the internship in a human services setting must have completed 42.322 Abnormal Psychology, and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 42.353 Topics in Human Services. Students placed in an industrial or business setting must have completed one of the following courses: 42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior, 42.334 Organizational Behavior, or 42.341 Group Dynamics.
42.499 Internship in Psychology
A supervised field experience involving a minimum of 10 hours per week of field work in a community service agency, school, clinic, hospital, research facility or business setting. The field work is supported by weekly seminars in which the supervising professor and internship students consider the integration of psychological theory with practical applications.
An internship extending over two semesters or a one-semester internship of 20 or more hours per week may be awarded two course credits. The opportunity to complete the internship is dependent upon acceptance by a placement agency following an interview process.
Prerequisite: Second-semester junior or senior standing, a QPA of 2.70 or better in psychology courses, 42.351 Research Methods in Psychology II, and permission of supervising professor. In addition, students taking the internship in a human services setting must have completed 42.322 Abnormal Psychology, and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in 42.353 Topics in Human Services. Students placed in an industrial or business setting must have completed one of the following courses: 42.277 Psychology of Work Behavior, 42.334 Organizational Behavior, or 42.341 Group Dynamics.
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