Psychology Psychobgy General Information research, and other areas where some specialization is desired at the bachelor level. For further information, or to develop such a program, students should contact an advisor in the department. Psychology Areas Table Area 1: Required Courses (15 hours required) SS1QL Introductory Psychology 5 215 Fundamentals of Behavioral Research 5 or 360 Statistics in Psychology * 4 and 361 Experimental Psychology * 4 400 Advanced General 5 or 409 History and Systems in Psychology 5 ♦Strongly recommended for students who wish to go on to graduate school Area 2: Biological Bases (At least one course required) 273 Biopsychology 5 371 Physiological Psychobgy 5 373 Perception 3 475 Comparative 4 Area 3: Cognitive-Affective (At least one course required) 325 Learning and Conditioning (new course) 4 JS21 Motivation 3 425 Cognition (new course) 4 Area 4: Individual Differences (At least one course required) SS154 Psychology of Adjustment 3 SS300 Child Psychobgy 3 314 Psychology of Adolescence 3 343 Theories of Personality 3 Area 5: Social (At least one course required) 446 Social Psychology 3 449 Attitude Measurement and Change 3 451 Industrial and Organizational Behavior 3 Area 6: Therapeutic (At least two courses required) 200 Interpersonal Relations and Communications 3 330 Behavior Analysis and Modification 3 __345. Abnormal Psychology 5 356 Group Dynamics 3 431 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3 434 Skills and Techniques of Counseling and Therapy 4 476 Tests and Measurements 5 Area 7: Miscellaneous Courses 220 The Psychology of Women 3 256 Encounter 2 289 Cooperative Work Experience 1-3 437, 438, 439 Counseling Practicum 3-3-3 480 Projects and Research 3-5 483 Directed Readings 24 489 Cooperative Work Experience 1-3 499 Seminar 2 Area 8: Courses that do not count towards the Major, Minor, or BIS 104 Effective Study Skills 3 292 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs 1-6 492 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs 1-6 PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR OR PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific College Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • Psychology majors must have a C or better in required courses. A C- is not acceptable. • Psychology majors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50. • Psychology teaching majors must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.50. • 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper divisbn (courses numbered 300 and above). • Students obtaining a Psychobgy Teaching Major must satisfy the School of Education Certification Program (see Teacher Education). These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 350 (5), 363 (3), 364 (4), 462 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Specific Requirements: • Psychobgy majors should consult with their advisor each quarter prior to registration. • Minimum of 45 quarter hours in Psychobgy from Areas 1 through 7. Courses in Area 8 will not count toward the required minimum of 45 quarter hours. • Required Psychobgy courses: SS 101, Either Psych 215 (5) or the combination of 360 (4) and 361 (4), Either 400 (5) or 409 (5). • Area Requirements: Psychobgy courses are listed in eight areas. Students are required to: Select at least one course from Areas 2, 3, 4, and 5; and to select at least two courses from Area 6. • Elective Courses: Psychology courses to complete the 45 required hours may be taken from Areas 1 through 7 but not from Area 8. Area 8 courses may be taken but will apply only toward the 183 hours required for graduation from the college. • Support courses required: Teaching majors must take Commun 102 (3) or an approved equivalent and Educ 450 (3). PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). Specific Requirements: Option I In fulfilling a Psychology Department Honors major, complete at least 20 hours of courses on an Honors basis including Psych 480 taken as Psychology Honors senior project A student may receive Psychobgy Honors credit in any Psychology courses numbered above 200. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit by the end of the first week of classes. Option II In fulfilling a Psychology major, complete at least 10 hours of courses on an Honors basis. In addition, complete at least 6 to 9 hours in Honors 499, Honors Senior Project Typically students will outline the Honors project by the 3rd quarter of their junior year. The purpose of this project is to do research of quality worthy of presentation to a professional meeting of psychologists such as UP A, RMPA or UAS. If the student is not able to present the research to one of these groups, they will present it to the faculty of the Department of Psychology and one outside member. At any time during a student's career, they may switch options with the consent of their major advisor. They may change any course selected for honors to non-honors status within the first 6 weeks of the quarter. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY MINOR, ~~" BIS EMPHASIS General Requirements: • A grade of C or better (C- not acceptable) in minor courses. • Transferring students with Psychology minors or BIS emphasis must take at least 10 hours from Weber State College coming from Areas 1 through 7. Specific Requirements (25 aedit hours): • Psych SS101 (5), plus at least 20 hours selected from Areas 1 through 7. Students may take Area 8 courses, but they will not count toward the 20 required hours. PROGRAM: PSYCHOLOGY TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better (C- not acceptable) in minor courses. • Transferring students with Psychology teaching minors must meet the specific requirements listed below. Ten hours must be from Weber State College. Specific Requirements (26 credit hours): • Psych SS101 (5) or 400 (5), 215 (5), 273 (5X SS300 (3) or 314 (3), 446 (3), and 345 (5). LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES ~~ — MINOR PROGRAM The Department of Psychology participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to participate should indicate her/his desire to do so with the department of Latin American Studies representative who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the mterdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PSYCHOLOGY COURSES-PSYCH M SS101. Introductory Psychology (5) Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. 104. Effective Study Skills (3) A course designed to provide motivation, encouragement and study skills essential to academic success. Cannot be used as credit for a major or minor. SS154. Psychology of Adjustment (3) Psychological foundations necessary for the understanding of both normal and abnormal adjustment patterns. Explores techniques for better adjustment 200. Interpersonal Relations and Communications (3) Analysis of communication as a conceptualization of interpersonal relationship and awareness of personal characteristics which either increase or impede accurate communication in interviewing or group interaction and appropriate use of psychological communication skills. 215. Fundamentals of Behavioral Research (5) A noncomputational approach to understanding the technique and meaning of behavorial research. Intended to provide general background and knowledge in the theory and methodology of social science research. 220. The Psychology of Women (3) The philosophical, theoretical, and empirical issues of psychology of women. Issues include gender differences, stereotypes, androgyny, sexuality, health issues, achievement motivation, gender stereotypes, and violence against women. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 198 199 Continuing Education