328 329 Psych 3730. Perception (3) Sensory and perceptual processes whereby living organisms acquire information about the world through the sensory structures, and then select, organize and interpret that information. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 3740. Drugs and Behavior (3) This course provides an in depth analysis of drugs on behavior. Topics include how drugs affect the brain, and consequently behavior, the underlying brain and environmental factors thought to be responsible for drug addiction, tolerance, and sensitivity, pharmacological treatment of major psychological disorders, the classification of common psychoactive drugs, and mechanisms of action of commonly abused drugs. Psych 4000. Advanced General (3) A senior level review of modern concepts in all the major areas of psychology. Designed to help a student prepare for the advanced part of the GRE in psychology. Strongly recommended for those who plan to teach psychology. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 4090. History and Systems of Psychology (3) Early philosophical origins and contributions to psychology; critical contrasts of systems and schools on major issues. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Recommended HU1010. Psych 4310. Introduction to Counseling Theories (3) A didactic introduction to the major theories of counseling and therapy plus an introduction to the research findings associated with effectiveness of therapy and principles of behavioral change. Required prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO and Psych 3010. Psych 4340. Skills and Techniques of Counseling (3) Provides skills and techniques for counselors, ministers, social workers, and other professionals who serve a helping function. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab/week. Recommended prerequisite: Psych 4310 or equivalent and permission of the instructor. Psych 4380, 4390. Counseling Practicum (2-2) Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of counseling skills and knowledge. A maximum of four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: Psych 2890, 4890, 4380 and 4390. Prerequisites: If working with adults, Psych SSIOIO, 4310, 4340 and 4760 plus 8 additional hours in psychology and permission of the instructor; or if working with children, Psych SSIOIO, 3000, Psych 3140, 3300 and eight additional hours in psychology and permission of the instructor. Psych 4510. Industrial and Organizational Behavior (3) The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization. Recommended prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 4750. Comparative Psychology (3) A comparison of humans and animals as to how they adapt and solve problems involving habitat selection, food, mating, communication, social bonding etc. Learning and instincts are evaluated in terms of their evolution, genetic and neurological basis. Some field work is involved. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 4760. Tests and Measurements (3) Survey of methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences in behavior, a critical analysis of representative tests, values and limitations of test, methods of test selection, lab experience with tests. Prerequisites: Psych SSIOIO, Psych SI3600 and Psych 3010. Psych 4800. Projects and Research (2-3) Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of psychology. Limited to advanced students upon consent of psychology supervisor and department chair. A paper written in APA style and an oral report are required at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: Twenty hours of approved Psychology courses including Psychology 1010, 3600 (Statistics) and 3610 (Research Methods) or equivalent. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Independent readings or secondary research on advanced special topics under the direction of a faculty member. For each hour of credit in a readings project the student is required to read 400 pages of journal articles or 1200 pages of book material. Repeat- able for a maximum of 4 credit hours. A paper written in APA style and oral report are required at the end of the term. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. Psych 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-2) Open to all students. Provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience. Learning experiences will be specified in a learning contract. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Limited to two credit hours per semester and four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: Psych 2890, 4890, 4380 and 4390. Federal regulations restrict all Cooperative Work Experience to no more than six semester hours. Must be employed in a position that uses psychological training. By prior permission of instructor only. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. May be repeated for up to 4 semester hours. Psych 4900. Selected Topics in Psychology (2-3) An in-depth exploration of selected topics and issues in the discipline. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours. In some cases this course may substitute for one of the area requirements in areas 2-5 when the course has received prior approval of the department for that area. If a student wishes this substitution, they should ask if this approval has been made prior to taking the course. Post-Facto substitutions are not allowed. Psych 4910. Capstone Research Project (3) F A research project to be written by a senior student under the supervision of a faculty member. Successful completion of the research project will fulfill the capstone requirement of the major (as an alternative to Psych 4000 or 4090) and the senior project requirement for honors. The student must apply for acceptance into the course (applications available from the chair), and the research proposal and the final project must be approved by a faculty committee. It is expected that the course will be taken once for the writing and defense of a proposal and repeated for the writing and defense of the final project. Psych 4920. Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Psych 4990. Seminar (1) Readings and active discussions of selected psychological topics. Repeatable for up to a total of 2 hours. DEPARTMENT Social work and Gerontology Chair: Dr. Paul H. Johnson Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone Contact: Brenda Stockberger, 801-626-6157 Professor: Jerry H. Borup; Associate Professors: Donald R.Carpenter, Paul H. Johnson, W. Roy Van Orman; Assistant Professors: Mark O. Bigler, Richard I. Hooper, Louise P. Lintz I he goal of social work education at every level is for students to integrate the knowledge, skills, and values of the profession into a generalist practice framework. Social work education takes place in four year undergraduate and two-year graduate programs and leads to professional degrees at the baccalaureate and master's levels, respectively. These levels of education differ from each other in the level of knowledge and skill they expect students to synthesize in practice competence. These distinctions and the discretion provided by the tradition of academic freedom contribute to the desired uniqueness of each program. The Social Work program at Weber State University is accredited at the baccalaureate level by the Council on Social Work Education. Social Work is a self-regulating profession with sanction from public, private and voluntary auspices. Through all its roles and functions and multiple settings, social work is based on knowledge and guided by professional values and ethics. With its central focus on the transactions between people and their environments, social work uses research and theory from social, behavioral, and biological sciences as well as from social work practice itself, developing unique perspective on the human condition. Sound curriculum designs give the educational program the integrated focus inherent in the profession's enduring philosophical base. This ensures historical continuity and provides a stable framework from which to assess and incorporate practice innovations, emerging knowledge, and interdisciplinary exchanges. This combination of curricular stability and flexibility is essential if the program is to respond effectively to changing social forces and provide leadership in the profession's ongoing quest for progressive social change. It is, therefore, essential that all professional social workers have in common, knowledge, skills, and values that are generally transferable from one setting, population group, geographic area, or problem to another. The Social Work program is designed to: (1) prepare students for generalist entry-level social work practice; (2) prepare students for graduate social work education; (3) prepare students to take the Social Service Worker licensing examination; (4) provide a liberal, interdisciplinary learning experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society; and (5) provide continuing educational opportunities for the baccalaureate and paraprofessional social work practitioners. Social Work Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) » Program Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the program (see Admissions Requirements described later in this section). » Minor: Required » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses toward and included in this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition, an overall GPA for these courses of 2.50 must be maintained. Also refer to the general grade requirements on page 36. Students not meeting the minimum grade requirements for an individual Social Work course may repeat that course one (1) time before being dropped from the Social Work program. In the rare event a student is unable to complete Soclwk 4860 and 4861 in the field agency they are originally placed, at the discretion of the field placement advisor, the student may request a new placement one (1) time only. Students at any time failing to meet the overall GPA of 2.50 will be given a probationary semester to raise their GPA to the minimum standard. Failure to comply with this policy will result in being dropped from the Social Work program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 38 of these is required within the major not counting the prerequisite courses totaling 18 semester hours. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required for graduation from Weber State University (courses numbered 3000 and above) ~ a minimum of 35 of these upper division credit hours is required within the Social Work major, plus 3 additional credits in Gerontology 3600 - Social Statistics (which has Quantitative Literacy as a prerequisite), or equivalent as approved by the department chair. Advisement Students accepted into the program are assigned to a faculty advisor for academic and professional advising. The faculty advisor assists students with course scheduling, academic counseling, and professional self-assessment. Students are required to see their faculty advisor at least one time per semester prior to registration. Call the Social Work office number, 801-626-6157, or the Program Director, at 801-626-6156, for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (see page 18). Satisfactory completion of the following is required prior to formal acceptance into the program: 1. WSU Writing Competency (Composition)* 2. WSU Quantitative Literacy* 3. WSU Computer Literacy* * Refer to pages 36-41 4. 60-63 semester graduation hours (or equivalent) including the prerequisite courses listed below for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Human Development, and Social Work prerequisites. These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and with a total GPA of 2.5 or better. 5. Students agree to abide by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. Courses Required Prior to Formal Acceptance to the Social Work Program Behavioral and Social Science Prerequisites (9 credit hours) Anthro SS/DV1000 Intro to Anthropology (3) Psych SSIOIO Introductory Psychology (3) Soclgy SS/DV1010 Principles of Sociology (3) Human Development Prerequisite (3 credit hours) Zool LS1020 Human Biology (3) Any transfer course in this area must contain only human biology content, courses with animal or plant content are not acceptable PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business* Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral ?-Kvi;i MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH,, SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI inuing Ed s Campus Weber State Univ 2002-2003 CATALOG E R S T Y Weber STATE 2002-2003 Universit CATALOG