312 3500. Cognition (3) Principles of cognition and thinking including attention, memory, concept learning, decision making, and problem solving. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. 3560. Group Dynamics (2) Principles to effective small group behavior. Awareness of group forces and pressures and development of insights into personal relationships. 3600. Statistics in Psychology (3) Techniques of data collection and analysis for application to experimental research in Psychology. Prerequisite: Meet WSU Quantitative Literacy requirement. 3610. Research Methods in Psychology (4) Scientific methods of behavioral research. Emphasis upon design, conducting, and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior as well as proposal writing and critiques of experimental literature. Prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO, 3600 or equivalent. 3710. Physiological Psychology (3) Basic Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology at a molecular level with emphasis on cell membranes, receptors, neurotransmitters, drug and hormonal actions. Analysis of motor and regulatory systems, cognitive processes of learning, memory and language. An emphasis on neural structures and functions relating to normal and abnormal behavior. Prerequisites: Psych SSIOIO and Zool 2200 or equivalent. 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. 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. 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. 4310. Introduction to Counseling Theories (2) Theories of counseling and therapy as models for understanding the nature of human behavior, abnormal behavior, behavior change, and the art of living. Recommended prerequisites: Psych 3010 and Psych 3430. Required prerequisite: Psych SSIOIO. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 3600 and Psych 3010. 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. 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. 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. 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. 4920. Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (l-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear 0 the student transcript. 4990. Seminar (1) Readings and active discussions of selected psychological topic • Repeatable for up to a total of 2 hours. Department Social work and Gerontology Chair: Dr. Donald R. Carpenter Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone Contact: Jeanette Johnson, 801-626-6157 Professor: Jerry H. Borup, M. Kay Evans; Associate Professors: Donald R. Carpenter, W. Roy Van Orman, Sharon Parkinson; Assistant Professors: Mark Bigler, Richard I. Hooper, Louise P. Lintz SOCIAL WORK The 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 DECREE (B.S. OR B.A.) * Program Prerequisite: Must be accepted to the program (see Admissions Requirements described later in this section) i Minor: Required I 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 313 courses of 2.50 must be maintained. Also refer to the general grade requirements on page 35 of this catalog. 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 44 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 an equivalent course 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 Department Chair, at 801-626-6155, for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare a program of study (refer to page 18 of this catalog). Satisfactory completion of the following is required prior to formal acceptance into the program: 1. WSU Writing Competency 2. WSU Quantitative Literacy 3. WSU Computer Literacy (when applicable to Weber State University requirements) 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 SS1000 Introduction to Anthropology 3 Psych SSIOIO Introduction to Psychology 3 Soclgy SSIOIO Introduction to 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 Social Work Prerequisites (6 credit hours) SoclWk SSIOIO Intro to Generalist Social Work 3 SoclWk 2100 Human Behavior & Social Environ I 3 LS1020 should be taken prior to or concurrently with SoclWk 2100 General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Weber State University FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science ft Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts ft Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business ft Econ MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science "■■ BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social ft Behavioral Sciences CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK ' GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI ContinuingEd