346 PHIL 4510. Metaphysics (3) A study of enduring topics concerning the nature of reality, such as the mind/body problem, free will/determinism, the problem of universals, and the existence of God. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed. PHIL 4520. Epistemology (3) A study of enduring topics in the theory of knowledge, such as the nature of justification; the relationship between knowledge, justification, and belief; the nature of truth; and sources of knowledge. Historical and contemporary philosophers are discussed. PHIL 4830. Directed Readings (1-2) Individually designed tutorial for philosophy minors and majors, intended to satisfy program requirements not available through scheduled class offerings. PHIL 4900. Senior Capstone Seminar (3) A comprehensive review of the various areas of philosophy and an in-depth study of a single philosopher with the goal of produdng a substantial thesis paper. PHIL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and number of credits authorized will appear on the student's transcript. DEPARTMENT Psychology Chain Dr. Eric Amsel Location: Social Science Building, Room 370 Telephone: Rebecca Barlow 801-626-6247 Professors: Eric Amsel, Norris R Bancroft, Richard T. Grow, Joseph J. Horvat; Associate Professors: Lauren A. Fowler, Theresa S. Kay; Assistant Professors: Aaron L. Ashley, Todd C Baird, Azenett A. Garza-Caballero, Matthew T. Schmolesky, Ldgh Shaw; Lecturer: Maria D. Parrilla de Kokal; Emeritus Professors: Julianne Arbuckle, Bruce Haslam, Merrill May, William H. McVaugh, Thomas Musgrave, Benne Williams I he reasons for selecting a major or minor or choosing a BIS emphasis in Psychology are to broadly prepare yourself to understand human and animal behavior and to prepare yourself for a possible career working with or doing research on people. The program is designed to teach the content of psychology, the major methods of psychological inquiry, and some skills and techniques in applying its concepts. Students majoring in Psychology can select a program of study individually tailored to interests in counseling, child and family, business, corrections, research, graduate study in psychology and other areas such as law, business, political science and personnel. Students are required to select courses from the different areas below to insure some breadth in their program of study. All majors are assigned an advisor who will help them develop thdr course of study. Teaching majors and minors and BIS students should contact the department chairperson for advisement. Psychology Areas Table Area 1: Required Courses for Psychology Major (10 credit hours required) PSY SSI010 Introductory Psychology (3) PSY SI3600* Statistics in Psychology (3) PSY SI3610 Research Methods in Psychology (4) * Prerequisite: MATH 1010 and MATH QL1030, QL1040, QL1050 orQL1080. Area 2: Biological (one course required for major and teaching major) PSY 2730* Biopsychology (3) PSY 3 710 Physiological Psychology (3) PSY 3730 Perception (3) PSY 3740 Dmgs and Behavior (3) * PSY 2730 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for other courses in this area. Area 3: Affective, Cognitive & Behavioral (one course required for major and teaching major) PSY 3250 Conditioning and Learning (3) PSY 3270 Motivation and Emotion (3) PSY 3500 Cognition (3) PSY 4050 Evolutionary Psychology (3) Area 4: Abnormal and Therapeutic (two courses required for major and teaching major) PSY 3010 Abnormal Psychology (3) PSY 3300 Applied Behavior Intervention (3) PSY 3560 Group Dynamics (3) PSY 4310* Intro to Counseling Theories (3) PSY 4340** Skills & Techniques of Counseling (3) PSY 4760*** Tests & Measurements (3) *PSY 3010 is a prerequisite for PSY 4310 **PSY 4310 or permission of the instructor is a prerequisite for PSY 4340 ***PSY 3010 and 3600 or equivalent are prerequisites for PSY 4760 Area 5: Social and Developmental (two courses required for major and teaching major) PSY SS2000 Interpersonal Relationships (3) PSY DV2370 Psychology of Women & Gender (3) PSY 3000 Child Psychology (3) PSY DV3100 Psychology of Diversity (3) PSY 3140 Psychology of Adolescence (3) PSY 3430 Theories of Personality (3) PSY 3460 Social Psychology (3) PSY 4510 Industrial and Organizational Behavior (3) Area 6: Support Courses (no more than one of these electives may be used to fulfill the requirements for a BIS or minor) PSY 1050 Careers in Psychology (1) PSY 1540 Psychology of Adjustment (2) PSY 2800 Projects & Research (1-2) PSY 2830 Psychology of Consdousness (3) PSY 2890* Cooperative Work Experience (1-2) PSY 3020 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3) PSY 4000 Advanced General (3) PSY 4090 History and Systems of Psychology (3) PSY 4380** Practicum (2) PSY 4390** Practicum (2) PSY 4800*** Projects and Research (2-3) PSY 4830*** Direded Readings (1-2) PSY 4890* Cooperative Work Experience (1-2) PSY 4920**** Conferences and workshops (1-3) PSY 4900***** Selected Topics in Psychology (2-3) PSY 4910****** Capstone Research Project (3,3) *PSY 2890 and 4890 require the student to have a current job in the field and get permission of the coordinator in the department. **Eighteen credit hours of psychology courses approved by the supervising instructor are required, one of which must be PSY SS1010. Also, permission of the instructor is required. A maximum of four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from the following courses: PSY 2890, 4890, 4380 and 4390. ***PSY 4800 and 4830 require a contract to be filled out with an instructor prior to registration. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog