Psychology Psychology General Informatior 345 Abnormal Psychology 5 356 Group Dynamics 3 431 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). 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 SS101, 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. Specific Requirements (25 credit hours): • Psych SS101 (5), plus at least 20 hours selected from Areas 1 through 7. Students may take Area 8 courses, but they will not count toward the 20 required hours. PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better (C- not acceptable) in minor courses. Specific Requirements (26 credit hours): • Psych SS101 (5) or 400 (5), 215 (5), 273 (5), 300 (3) or 314 (3), 446 (3), and 345 (5). LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Psychology participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PSYCHOLOGY COURSES-PSYCH SS101. Introductory Psychology (5) Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. 104. Effective Study Skills (3) A course designed to provide motivation, encouragement, and study skills essential to academic success. Cannot be used as credit for a major or minor. 154. Psychology of Adjustment (3) Psychological foundations necessary for the understanding of both normal and abnormal adjustment patterns. Explores techniques for better adjustment. SS200. Interpersonal Relations and Communication (3) Analysis of communication as a conceptualization of interpersonal relationship and awareness of personal characteristics which either increase or impede accurate communication in interviewing or group interaction and appropriate use of psychological communication skills. 215. Fundamentals of Behavioral Research (5) A noncomputational approach to understanding the technique and meaning of behavioral research. Intended to provide general background and knowledge in the theory and methodology of social science research. 220. The Psychology of Women (3) The philosophical, theoretical, and empirical issues of psychology of women. Issues include gender differences, stereotypes, androgyny, sexuality, health issues, achievement motivation, gender stereotypes, and violence against women. 256. Encounter (2) Growth in the affective domain and in interpersonal relations. Tasks are experienced by group members as a basis for developing and sharing emotions, feeling or affect. This interaction also provides the basis for the forming and exchanging perceptions of self and others in the group. 273. Biopsychology (5) Biological basis of human & animal behavior, with emphasis upon sensory and nervous system processes underlying motivation, learning, perception, emotion, & abnormal behavior. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) Open to all students in the Psychology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Limited to three credits per quarter. Must be employed in social service-type position as described by State Merit System. 292. 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. 300. Child Psychology (3) Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social child development and parent-child relations and developmental problems. 314. Psychology of Adolescence (3) Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social adolescent development and parent-adolescent relations and developmental problems. 325. Conditioning & Learning (4) Principles of behavioral conditioning and higher-order learning in humans and animals. Emphasizes the role of heredity, environment, and experiences in the acquisition and modification of behavior. 327. Motivation (3) Theories, content areas, research methods, and measurement. Practical implications. 330. Behavior Analysis and Modification (3) Theory, principles, and issues of behavior modification and related techniques including biofeedback and cognitive restructuring. 343. Theories of Personality (3) A survey of the major theories of personality. 345. Abnormal Psychology (5) A review of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 276 277 Continuing Education