| OCR Text |
Show Social Sciences Psychology Latin American Studies MinorThe Department of Psychology participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate his desire to do so with the departmental Latin American Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit his particular needs. (See Composite and Interdepartmental Programs.) PSYCHOLOGY COURSES SS101. Introductory Psychology (5) Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Basic to all advanced courses. A W S 104. Effective Study Skills (formerly Guided Studies 101) (3) A course designed to initiate the student into the college environment and to provide motivation, encouragement, and study skills essential to academic success. Can not be used as credit for a major or minor. Three lectures a week. A W S 125. Creativity (3) Human creativity in thought and action, including the origins, development and relationship of creative process with learning, motivation, perception and social processes. S SS154. Psychology of Adjustment. (3) Psychological foundations necessary for the understanding of both normal and abnormal adjustment patterns. Explores techniques for better adjustment. AWS 193. Race Relations (2) Uses exercises in interpersonal communication and group dynamics to create an environment in which students from different races can learn to relate as individuals and seek solutions to interracial questions. AWS 199. Human Potential Seminar (1) Clarification of values, strengths and goals. Designed to increase self-affirmation, self-motivation, self-determination and empathetie regard for others; to assist in the actualizing of autonomous, healthy persons who can love self and others and use their own unique potentialities. AWS 200. Psychology of Human Communication (3) Analysis of communication as a conceptualization of interpersonal relationships, awareness of personal characteristics which either increase or impede accurate communication in interviewing or group interaction and appropriate use of psychological communication skills. A 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, feelings or affect. This interaction also provides the basis for forming and exchanging perceptions of self and others in the group. AWS 260. Statistics (Formerly Quantitative and Statistical Concepts) _ (4) Techniques of data collection and analysis for application to experimental research in psychology. Including one 2-hour lab weekly. W S 261. Experimental Psychology (4) Scientific methods of behavioral research. Emphasis on design, conducting and analysis of experiments on human and animal behavior. as well as proposal writing and critique of experimental literature. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Psychology 260 or equivalent. AWS 271. Sensory Psychology (3) Fundamentals of sensory experience, including brief introduction to anatomy and physiology of the senses, as well as their effects upon behavior. Useful for students of learning, motivation, perception, physiological psychology, comparative psychology and clinical diagnostics. (Alternate years) 276. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3) Construction and application of tests for behavioral and psychodynamic analysis and prognosis. Primarily for Psychology Minors, B.G.S. degree students, etc. Some basic statistics recommended. W 292. 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. A W S Su SS300. Child Psychology (Formerly Developmental Psychology) (3) Normal physiological, emotional-personality and social development; parent-child relations and developmental problems. W S 314. Psychology of Adolescence (3) Psychological, social, and physical characteristics. Development, educational and guidance needs. Adjustment problems. Current anxieties. W S 325. Learning (3) Principles of human and animal learning, including techniques of behavior conditioning and modification. Applications to experimental, developmental, social, clinical-therapeutic and educational psychology are emphasized. S W 326. Learning Laboratory (1) May accompany Psychology 325 with permission of instructor. Two hours per week. S 327. Motivation (3) Theories, content areas, research methods and measurement. Practical implications. A 330. Behavior Analysis and Modification (Formerly Psychology 312) (3) Theory, principles and issues of behavior modification. Techniques for observing, analyzing and altering problem behavior. Opportunity for practical application of the techniques with preschool children is provided in the laboratory course (Psychology 331) which is to accompany this course. Prerequisite: Psychology 325. AWS 331. Child Psychology Laboratory (Formerly Psychology 313) <D To accompany Psychology 330. Three hours a week at least one-half hour daily. AWS 224 Social Sciences Psychology 343. Theories of Personality (5) A survey of the major theories of personality. A 345. Abnormal Psychology (5) A review of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment. S 356. Group Dynamics (3) Lecture and lab experiences pertaining to effective and small group behavior. Awareness of group forces and pressures and development of insights into personal relationships. Prerequisite: Psychology 256. Psychology 431 recommended. AWS 365. Experimental Research Methods (4) Study and application of scientific research methods in social-behavioral sciences. Includes research proposal and report writing and design, execution and analysis of individual lab research project by each student. For Psychology majors wishing pre or para-professional research training. Psychology 260 or equivalent required, (Lecture and lab). 371. Physiological Psychology (5) Sensory, neural, and motor mechanisms of behavior. Diagnosis of some organic disorders. Recommended: Zoology 201. A 373. Perception (3) Sensory, cognitive and behavioral processes whereby living organisms sense, organize, process, interpret and respond to the environment. Emphasis is upon humans, including self and inter-personal perceptual processes. Applications for learning, motivation, social, developmental, comparative and clinical-counseling psychology. Psychology 271 or equivalent recommended. W 400. Advanced General (5) In-depth and comprehensive treatment of major areas and issues in psychology. A senior-level overview and review course for graduating majors. A W S 409. History and Systems of Psychology (5) Early philosophic origins. Major contributions to psychology. Critical contrasts of systematic viewpoints on major issues. (Alternate years.) W or S 425. Cognitive Psychology (3) Principles and techniques of learning and thinking, including problem-solving, decision-making, and creativity in man. Cognitive processes will be examined from an information-processing and psycholinguistics viewpoint. (Offered alternate years.) S 431. Introduction to Counseling (3) Theories of counseling. Psychology 432 is to accompany this course. Recommended: Psychology 325, 330, 343, 345. A 432. Counseling Laboratory (1) To accompany Psychology 431. One 3-hour lab a week. Peer counseling experiences to develop skills and an awareness of counseling processes. A 434. Therapeutic Psychology (3) Advanced study of counseling and therapy foundations, techniques, and procedures. Provides therapeutic skills for clinicians, counselors, ministers, social workers and other professionals who serve a "helping function. Laboratory experiences are provided in Psychology 435 which is to accompany this course. Prerequisite: Psychology 431 or permission of instructor. W 435. Therapeutic Psychology Laboratory (1) To accompany Psychology 434. One 3-hour lab a week. W 437. Counseling Practicum (3) Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing super- vised practice in the application of knowledge and counseling skills. Prerequisites; Psychology 434. 456, 476. A 438. Counseling Practicum (3) (Formerly Experiences in Therapy) (3) Placement oT students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of knowledge and counseling skills. Prerequisites: Psychology 434. 456. 476. W 439. Counseling Practicum (3) Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in the application of knowledge and counseling skills. Prerequisites: Psychology 434, 456, 476. S 446. Social Psychology (3) An empirically based survey of the effects of social influence on the basic psychological processes of individuals; the individual in his culture and society; the development of attitudes; the impact of the group. Lab experiences included. W 449. Attitude Measurement and Change (3) Building and using attitude measurement instruments. Effects of several change procedures. Lab experiences included. Psychology 446 recommended. (Alternate years.) S 451. Industrial Psychology (3) The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization. W 456. Leading Groups (3) Supervised experience and instruction in leading groups. While most effort will be spent on growth groups, some attention will be given to application in therapy. Prerequisites: Psychology 356. 434. AWS 465. Advanced Experimental Research (5) Continuation of methods and principles mastered in Psychology 365. with additional emphasis upon student research.. Highly recommended for para-professional job application, as well as for graduate school entry. 475. Comparative Psychology (5) Comparative study of behavior in different animal groups with behaviors of man. Includes instincts, drives, social behaviors, survival and ecology. (Alternate years.) S 476. Tests and Measurements (5) Survey of methods, techniques, and instruments for measuring individual differences in behavior; a critical analysis of representative tests, values and limitations of tests, methods of test selection, lab experience with tests. Prerequisite: Psychology 260. Psychology 276 recommended. W 480. Projects and Research (2-5) Supervised work in various areas of psychology. Limited to seniors upon consent of a psychology adviser and the department chairman. Prerequisite: Twenty hours of approved psychology classes. AWS 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. AWSSu 499. Seminar (2) Readings and active discussions of selected psychological topics. Seniors only. AWS 225 |
