294 295 Psych Psych Psych 3430 3460 4510 Theories of Personality Social Psychology Industrial and Organizational 3 3 3 Behavior Area 6: Miscellaneous (no more than one of these electives may be used to fulfill the requirements for a BIS or minor) Advisement After declaring psychology as a major, each student is assigned an advisor. Psychology majors should consult with their advisor each semester prior to registration or as needed. Call your faculty advisor to schedule an appointment. PSYCHOLOGY Education (call 626-6269, Teacher Education Department). 1050 Careers in Psychology Psych Psych 1540 2800 Psychology of Adjustment Projects & Research 2 1-2 Psych 2890* Cooperative Work Experience 1-2 Psych Psych 4380** 4390** Counseling Practicum Counseling Practicum Z Z 1 Psych 4800*** Projects and Research 2-3 Psych 4830*** Directed Readings 1-2 Psych 4890* Cooperative Work Experience 1-2 Psych Psych 4920**** Conferences and workshops 4900***** — Selected Topics in Psychology 1-3 2-3 *Psych 2890 and 4890 require the student to have a current job in the Admission Requirements To declare your program of study refer to page 25 of this catalog. There are no special admission or application requirements for the psychology major. Teaching majors must meet the teacher education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 31-34 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses in the major will also fulfill general education requirements: $S1010 and SS2000. field and get permission of the coordinator in the department. **If the student is working with adults, Psych 4310, 4340, 4760 and eight additional hours in psychology and permission by the director are required. If the student is working with children, Psych 3000, 3140, 3300 plus eight additional hours in psychology and permission of the instructor are required. Psych 3600 and 3610 are required prerequisites. ***Psych 4800 and 4830 require a contract to be filled out with an instructor prior to registration. ****Psych 2920, 4920 may be used for credit toward a major or minor or BIS in psychology but only when written permission of the department is given at the time of registration. *****Psych 4900 Selected Topics courses may substitute for courses in areas 2-5 when the content area is appropriate and when this course has received prior approval of the department for substitution. Before registering, check with your advisor or the chairperson if you wish to make this substitution. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Summary of Psychology Courses Required (33 credit hours) Area 1: All required courses-See Area 1 description Areas 2, 3 and 4: One course in each area Area 5: Two courses required May be taken from any of the six areas in psychology. Psychology Teaching majors are also required to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program, and also Psych 4000 or 4090. Psych 4000 is recommended as the choice unless a case can be made for 4090. PSYCHOLOGY » Credit Hour Requirements: The University requires a total of 120 credit hours for graduation. For psychology, a minimum of 33 credit hours from areas 1-6 above are required within the major. Only one course in area 6 will count toward the required minimum of 33 psychology credit hours. The University requires a total of 40 upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 the courses required to satisfy the requirements for the major will equal approximately 25 upper division hours. 2100. Psychology of Women and Gender (2) The philosophical, theoretical, and empirical issues of psychology of gender. Issues include gender differences, stereotypes, androgyny, » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses used toward the Minor or BIS emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). sexuality, health issues, achievement motivation, gender stereo- » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours types, and violence. Prerequisite: Psych $S1010. (includes Psych $S1010). 2730. Biopsychology (3) Biological basis of human & animal behavior, with emphasis For advisement contact the Department Chairperson who will help you select courses which will compliment your other two BIS areas or complement your major. Course Requirements behavior. for a Minor or BIS Emphasis Psychology Course Required Psych $S$1010 Introductory Psychology Elective Courses (minimum 3 15 credit hours) for Teaching Meet the requirements of either Option I or Option II below: Option I In fulfilling a Psychology Departmental Honours major, complete at least 6 hours of courses on an Honours basis including Psych 4800 and Psych 4830 taken as Psychology Honours senior project. A student may receive Psychology Honours credit in any Psychology courses numbered above Psych $S2000. Permission from the instructor should be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit by the end of the first week of classes. Option II In fulfilling a Psychology major, complete at least 6 hours of courses on an Honours basis. In addition, complete at least 3 to 6 Elective Courses (minimum 3 E 12 credit hours) Elective courses may be taken from Areas 1-5 with no more than one course in each of Areas 2-5. Students who select the Psychology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES 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 this catalog.) Work Experience to no more than six semester hours. Must be employed in a position that uses psychological training. By prior per- mission of instructor only. Prerequisite: Psych $S1010. May be repeated for up to four semester hours. 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. Prerequisite: Psych $S1010. 3000. Child Psychology (3) Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social child development and parentchild relations and developmental problems. Prerequisite: Psych 1010 or permission of instructor. $S$1010. Introductory Psychology and treatment as seen by current psychological paradigms. (3) Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. 1050. Careers in Psychology (1) Presents information and the critical thinking/decision making methods and activities necessary for the exploration of careers in Psychology. Students learn life planning, career planning, and year. The purpose of this project is to do research of quality worthy 1540. Psychology of Adjustment (2) Issues involved in adjusting to the problems of life and maintaining a psychologically healthy lifestyle. If the student is not able to present the (1-2) Open to all students who meet the following requirements. 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 3010. Abnormal Psychology (3) An overview of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms PSYCHOLOGY COURSES - PSYCH educational planning methods. UPA, RMPA, or UAS. Psych $S1010. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, hours in Honours 4990, Honours Senior Project. Typically students will outline the Honours project by the 2nd semester of their junior of presentation to a professional meeting of psychologists such as Prerequisite: Psych 1010 and permission of the instructor. Minor Required Courses (6 credit hours) Psych $S1010 Introductory Psychology Psych 4000 Advanced General Psychology & PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE 2800. Projects and Research (1-2) Supervised participation in faculty research projects in various areas of psychology. Written report required at end of semester; oral 2890. Cooperative Work Experience Requirements HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS report assigned at discretion of faculty supervisor. Prerequisite: May be taken from any of the six areas in psychology. Only one course from Area 6 will be allowed to apply toward the minor or BIS. Course DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES upon sensory and nervous system processes underlying motivation, learning, perception, emotion, & abnormal Enroll in the General Honours Programme and complete 6 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: » Program Prerequisite: None. Psychology Teaching majors and minors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required, unless a student is a double major. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the psychology major or minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition an overall GPA for Psychology courses of 2.50 or higher is required. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 31 of this catalog. Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. 13-15 hrs 8-9 hrs 5 - 6 hrs Elective Courses (5 credit hours) » Program Prerequisite: PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR AND PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR Normally, $S2000. Interpersonal Relationships (3) The systematic analysis of interpersonal relationships is used to teach the skills and attitudes necessary for relationship development, maintenance, and repair. The acquisition of effective relationship skills and the communications styles that support them throughout various types of developmental stages and situations in modern life, will be emphasized. Psychology teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with an advisor in the College of Psych and above). Options may be changed with the consent of the faculty advisor. Any course selected for Honours credit may be changed to a non-honours status within the first 6 weeks of the quarter. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) The course requires students to develop their own plans and design an educational program. 3140. Adolescent and Adult Psychology (3) Principles and theories of physiological, psychological, emotional, cognitive, personality and social development in adolescence and adults. Prerequisite: Psych $$1010 or permission of instructor. 3250. Conditioning & Learning (3) Principles of behavioral conditioning and higher-order learning in humans and animals. Emphasizes the role of heredity, environ- ment, and experiences in the acquisition and modification of behavior. Prerequisite: Psych $$1010. research to one of these groups, they will present it to the faculty of the Department of Psychology and one outside member. NAVSCI WEBER STATE UN EV BER S TW WEBER STATE UNLV ER S_b.T VY