Psychology 335. Medical Ethics (3) A survey of the chief ethical issues arising from the recent advances of medical science and practice. 341. Philosophy of Science and Technology (4) Philosophical development of scientific methodology, presumptions, and technological applications in both the natural and social sciences. 350. Philosophy of Western Religion (4) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Jews, Christians, and Moslems. 355. Philosophy of Eastern Religion (4) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Hindus, Buddhists, Confucianists, Taoists, and Shintoists. 415. Aesthetics: Beauty and the Arts (3) An investigation into the nature of art, its creative process, the basis of criticism and appreciative judgment. 425. Philosophy of Law (3) A study of selected theories of law, law's relationship to morality, the moral limits of legislating morality, the justification of punishment and legal reasoning. 483. Directed Readings (1-2) Individually designed tutorial for Philosophy minor students to fill minor requirements when they cannot be satisfied through scheduled class offerings. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Chair: Richard T. Grow Location: Social Science Building, Room 370 Telephone Contact: Paula Matthews 626-6247 Professors: Norris R. Bancroft, Richard T. Grow, W. Bruce Haslam, Joseph J. Horvat, Merrill J. May, William H. McVaugh, C. Thomas Musgrave, Benne D. Williams; Associate Professor: Bud W. Stephenson; Assistant Professors: Susan Baker, Diane Martichuski Description The goals of Psychology are to answer the questions: What do organisms do? Why do they do it? How can we predict and change their behavior? In short, it is the study of the description, analysis, prediction and change of behavior. Students majoring in Psychology can select interdisciplinary programs individually tailored to satisfy interests in counseling, child and family, business, corrections, research, and other areas where some specialization is desired at the bachelor level. For further information, or to develop such a program, students should contact an advisor in the department. Psychology Areas Table Area 1: Required Courses (15 hours required) SSlOl Introductory Psychology 5 215 Fundamentals of Behavioral Research 5 or 360 Statistics in Psychology * 4 and 361 Experimental Psychology * 4 400 Advanced General 5 or 409 History and Systems in Psychology 5 *Strongly recommended for students who wish to go on to graduate school Area 2: Biological Bases (At least one course required) 273 Biopsychology 5 371 Physiological Psychology 5 373 Perception 3 475 Comparative 4 Area 3: Cognitive-Affective (At least one course required) 325 Learning and Conditioning (new course) 4 327 Motivation 3 425 Cognition (new course) 4 Area 4: Individual Differences (At least one course required) 154 Psychology of Adjustment 3 300 Child Psychology 3 314 Psychology of Adolescence 3 343 Theories of Personality 3 Area 5: Social (At least one course required) 446 Social Psychology 3 449 Attitude Measurement and Change 3 451 Industrial and Organizational Behavior 3 Area 6: Therapeutic (At least two courses required) SS200 Interpersonal Relations and Communications 3 330 Behavior Analysis and Modification 3 345 Abnormal Psychology 5 356 Group Dynamics 3 Psychology General formation 258 431 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3 434 Skills and Techniques of Counseling and Therapy 4 476 Tests and Measurements 5 Area 7: Miscellaneous Courses 220 The Psychology of Women 3 256 Encounter 2 289 Cooperative Work Experience 1-3 437, 438, 439 Counseling Practicum 3-3-3 480 Projects and Research 3-5 483 Directed Readings 2-4 489 Cooperative Work Experience 1 -3 499 Seminar 2 Area 8: Courses that do not count toward the Major, Minor, or BIS 104 Effective Study Skills 3 292 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs 1-6 492 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs 1 -6 PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR OR PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Psychology majors must have a C or better in required courses. A C- is not acceptable. • Psychology majors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50. • Psychology teaching majors must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Psychology Teaching Major must satisfy the College of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495(15),499(3). Specific Requirements: • Psychology majors should consult with their advisor each quarter prior to registration. • Minimum of 45 quarter hours in Psychology from Areas 1 through 7. Courses in Area 8 will not count toward the required minimum of 45 quarter hours. • Required Psychology courses: Psych SSlOl, either 215 (5) or the combination of 360 (4) and 361 (4), either 400 (5) or 409 (5). • Area Requirements: Psychology courses are listed in eight areas. Students are required to: Select at least one course from Areas 2, 3, 4, and 5; and to select at least two courses from Area 6. Elective Courses: Psychology courses to complete the 45 required hours may be taken from Areas 1 through 7 but not from Area 8. Area 8 courses may be taken but will apply only toward the 183 hours required for graduation from Weber State. Support courses required: Teaching majors must take Commun HU102 (3) or an approved equivalent and Educ 450 (3). PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). Specific Requirements: Option I In fulfilling a Psychology Department Honors major, complete at least 20 hours of courses on an Honors basis including Psych 480 taken as Psychology Honors senior project. A student may receive Psychology Honors credit in any Psychology courses numbered above 200. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit by the end of the first week of classes. Option II In fulfilling a Psychology major, complete at least 10 hours of courses on an Honors basis. In addition, complete at least 6 to 9 hours in Honors 499, Honors Senior Project. Typically students will outline the Honors project by the 3rd quarter of their junior year. The purpose of this project is to do research of quality worthy of presentation to a professional meeting of psychologists such as UPA, RMPA, or UAS. If the student is not able to present the research to one of these groups, they will present it to the faculty of the Department of Psychology and one outside member. At any time during a student's career, they may switch options with the consent of their major advisor. They may change any course selected for honors to non-honors status within the first 6 weeks of the quarter. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY MINOR BIS EMPHASIS General Requirements: • A grade of C or better (C- not acceptable) in minor courses. • Transferring students with Psychology minors or BIS emphasis must take at least 10 hours from Weber State coming from Areas 1 through 7. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 259 Continuing Education