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Show Psychology Psychology SS320. Philosophy of Democracy (3) Critique of the ideals of and justification for democratic political institutions in the light of actual practice. 331. Theory of Knowledge (3) An examination of the origin and nature of knowledge including theories of truth, certainty, and belief. 332. Theory of Reality (3) A study of such basic metaphysical problems as mind and body, free will vs determinism, finite vs infinite. 333. Theory of Value (3) Principal types and major figures studied within historical setting. 341. Philosophy of Natural Science (3) Philosophical development of scientific thought in physical and biological sciences, with emphasis on nineteenth century theory and methodology. SS342. Philosophy of the Social Sciences (3) Examination of the claims of the social disciplines to be sciences together with the relevant concepts used to explain, predict, and control human behavior. HU350. Philosophy of Western Religion (3) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Jews, Christians, and Moslems. HU355. Philosophy of Eastern Religions (3) Problems and types of religious philosophy among Hindus, Buddhists, Confucianists, Taoists, and Shintoists. 388. Philosophy and Literature (3) Philosophical background of English literature. (Same as English 388.) SS410. Theory of Morals (Ethics) (3) A study of the ethical theories of major Western moralists against the background of political and religious ideals and the conflicts in everyday life. HU415. Aesthetics (3) An investigation into the nature of art and the creative process, the aims of criticism, and the basis of appreciative judgment. 461. Semantics (Philosophy of Language) (3) A study of the prominent theories of meaning and reference, including various analysis of the aims and means of verbal communication. 470. Existentialism (3) Major varieties of existential thought and value and their application in personal morals, religions, and society. 483. Directed Readings (1-5) May be taken more than once. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Seminar (2) Study of bibliography and preparation of seminar report. Primarily for philosophy majors and minors. DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY W. Bruce Haslam, Chairman Professors: Norris R. Bancroft, Merrill J. May, C. Thomas Musgrave, Benne D. Williams; Associate Professors: Hal S. Bertilson, Richard T. Grow, W. Bruce Haslam, William H. McVaugh, Bud W. Stephenson; Assistant Professor: Joseph J. Horvat. 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. Education — Major students in Psychology can select interdisciplinary programs individually tailored to satisfy interests in counseling, child and family, business, corrections, research and other areas where some 312 specialization is desired at the bachelor level. For further information, or to develop such a program, students should contact an adviser in the department. Career Opportunities —Students majoring in Psychology may select programs leading to work in counseling, teaching, research, business and industry, or lead to graduate work in psychology, business, law, medicine, education, corrections, social work and other fields. I. II. Program: Psychology Major or Psychology Teaching Major — Bachelor Degree General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D. Psychology majors must have a C or better in required courses. E. Psychology majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. Psychology Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 GPA. * F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: A. Psychology majors must consult with their adviser each quarter prior to registration. B. Minimum of 45 quarter hours in Psychology. C. Psychology 101 (5) is recommended for Psychology majors. D. Required Psychology courses: Either 215 (5) or the combination of 360 (4) and 361 (4). Courses used to satisfy this requirement cannot be used to help satisfy the Area 3 requirement. (See the Psychology Areas Table below.) E. Area Requirements: Psychology courses are listed in five areas below. Students are required to: (1) Select at least 13 hours from Area 1. (2) Select at least 9 hours from each of Areas 2 and 3. F. Elective Courses: Psychology courses to complete the 45 required hours may be taken from Areas 1,2,3, and 4, but not from Area 5. Area 5 courses may be taken but will apply only toward the 183 hour required for graduation from the college. G. Support courses required: Teaching majors must take Communication 102 (3) or an approved equivalent and Education 450 (3), Psychology 400 (5) or Psychology 409 (5). 1 IE -j-cietW i lrormaifon 4-l. .1 flecords Registrar TT —-1- ^ £o4poW4 ^fffertreptr "^Prjjgrarns -^Health Sciences Arts & Business & LIjUIIUIIHI cuucauon [ ^aftiral MSSencfis. 1 1 313 +e»hnelp§y "Eotrcatfort __!__ |
