General Information 273. Biopsychology (5) Biological processes 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. 276. Introduction to Psychological Testing (3) Construction and application of tests for behavioral and psychodynamic analysis and prognosis. F*rimarily for Psychology minors, BIS degree students, etc. Some basic statistics recommended. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) Open to all students in the Psychology Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department Limited to three credits per quarter. Must be employed in social service-type position as described by State Merit System. 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 tide with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript SS300. Child Psychology (3) Normal physiological, emotional, personality and social development, parent-child relations and developmental problems. 314 Psychology of Adolescence (3) Psychological, social, and physical characteristics, developmental, educational, guidance, and adjustment needs and current anxieties. 327. Motivation (3) Theories, content areas, research methods, and measurement Practical implications. 330. Behavior Analysis and Modification (3) Theory, principles, and issues of behavior modification and related techniques including biofeedback and cognitive restructuring. 335. Behavior Modification (3) Behavior modification, primarily for students in dental hygiene. The application of behavioral and cognitive principles in behavioral aspects of dental hygiene, and dentistry. 343. Theories of Personality (3) A survey of the major theories of personality. 345. Abnormal Psychology (5) A review of abnormal human behavior, its etiology, symptoms and treatment. 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: Psych 256. 360. Statistics in Psychology (4) Techniques of data collection and anlysis for application to experimental research in Psychology. jgg 361. Experimental 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 360 or equivalent. 371. Physiological Psychology (5) Sensory neural, and motor mechanism of behavior. Diagnosis of some organic disorders. Recommended: Zool 201. 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 interpersonal perceptual processes. Applications for learning motivation, social, developmental, comparative and clinical-counseling psychology. Psych 273 or equivalent recommended. 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. 409. History and Systems of Psychology (5) Early philosophic origins. Major contibutions to psychology, critical contrasts of systematic viewpoints on major issues. 425. Learning and Cognition (5) Principles of human and animal learning and thinking including simple learning and conditioning, thinking, creativity and problem solving will be examined from various theoretical views. 431. Introduction to Counseling Theories (3) Theories of counseling and therapy as models for understanding the nature of human behavior, abnormal behavior, behavior change, and the art of living. Recommended: Psych 345, 343. 434. Skills and Techniques of Counseling/Therapy (4) Provides skills and techniques for counselors, clinicians, ministers, social workers, and other professionals who serve a helping function. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week Prerequisite: Psych 431 or permission of the instructor. 437,438,439. Counseling Practicum (3-3-3) Placement of students in state and community agencies for the purpose of providing supervised practice in application of counseling skills and knowledge. Prerequisite: Psych 434, 476, plus an additional 11 hours in Psychology. Instructor approval. 446. Social Psychology (3) An empirically based survey of the effects of social influence on the basic psychological processes of individuals: the individual in culture and society; the development of attitudes; the impact of the group. Lab experiences included. 449. Attitude Measurement and Change (3) Building and using attitude measurement instruments. Effects of several change procedures. Lab experiences included. Psych 446 recomnended. 451. Industrial and Organizational Behavior (3) The psychological aspects of the work setting including selection, framing, motivation, attitudes, and the effects of the organization. 475. Comparative Psychology (4) The study of behaviors such as mating, communication, social bonding, adaptions to the environment, learning and instincts in terms of then- evolution, genetic and neurological basis. Compares human adaptions to that of other animals. Three lectures and one lab a week. 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 test, methods of test selection, lab experience with tests. Prerequisites: Psych 360 and 345 required. 480. Projects and Research (2-5) Supervised work in various areas of psychology. Limited to advanced students upon consent of a psychology adviser and the department chairperson. Prerequisite: Twenty hours of approved Psychology classes. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-3) A continuation of the Psychology Department 289, Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. Limited to three credit hours per quarter. Must be employed in social-service type position as described by State Merit System. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Insitutes 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 tide. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 499. Seminar (2) Readings and active discussings of selected psychological topics. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Chair: Raymond H. Clark Location: Social Science Building, Room 140 Telephone: 626-6157 Professors: Raymond H. Clark, M. Kay Evans; Associate Professor: Rex R. Ashdown; Assistant Professor: Donald R. Carpenter; Program Specialist: Ray Holley Description Social Work is 'working with people.' The social worker works with individuals, groups, and the community who suffer from the effects of society's ills. Those who are a part of the delinquency, crime and substance abuse scene are also the social worker's concern. The Social Work Program: (1) prepares students for entry-level social work practice; (2) prepares students for graduate social work education; (3) prepares students to take the Social Service Worker licensing examination; (4) provides a liberal, interdisciplinary learning experience to help students in their understanding of and adjustment to living in a democratic society; and (5) provides continuing educational opportunities fo rthe baccalaureate and paraprofessional social work practitioners. 167 Education The Social Work Program at Weber State College is accredited at the baccalaureate level by the National Council of Social Work Education. Only those students who complete an accredited social work program are eligible to take the license exarnination upon graduation. Many graduate schools of social work will grant up to one year advanced standing for those students who have graduated from our program. PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK MAJOR- BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). A minor is required. Social Work majors must have a C grade or better in major courses. Social Work Majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Students are formally admitted to the major after completing Soclwk SSlOl, 213 and 230 with a C grade or better. • Social Work majors must consult with their adviser each quarter prior to registration. • Students must complete the field preference form and turn it in to the director of field placement at least one quarter prior to registering for the field experience (454, 455, 456). • Required Social Work courses (rninimum of 45 credit hours): Soclwk 101 (5), 213 (3), 230 (3), 274 (3), 338 (3), 370 (5), 371 (3) 372 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3), 456 (3), 463 (3), 499 (2) and 3 hours of electives from Social Work offerings. • Related courses: Econ 102 (3); Chfam 115 (3), 140 (3), 340 (4), 465 (4); Zool 230 (5), 330 (5); Hist 314 (3), 326 (3), 415 (3), 426 (3), 465 (3), 471 (5), CJ 101 (5), 132 (3), 233 (3), 234 (3); Polsci 111 (4), 412 (4), 476 (3); Philos 112 (5), 320 (3), 410 (3), 470 (3); Psych 200 (3), 300 (3), 314 (3), 343 (3), 345 (5), 431 (3), 434 (4); Soclgy 102 (5), 111 (3), 300 (3), 321 (3), 322 (3), 332 (3), 410 (3); Anthro 220 (3), 320 (3), 350 (2-5); Comis PD 170 (4). • Students should fulfill their General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences from the following*: Microbology NS111, Introduction to Microbiology (5) Microbiology NS 115, Elementary Public Health (5) Zoology NS201, Human Physiology (5) Zoology NS230, Heredity (5) • and their General Education requirements in the Social Sciences from the following*: Sociology SSlOl, Introduction to Sociology (5) i Anthropology SSlOl, Introduction to Anthropology (5) Psychology SSlOl, Introduction to Psychology (5) Gerontology SSlOl, Introduction to Gerontology (5) *These courses should be completed prior to entering the Social Work major. PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK 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). Requirements continued on next page Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts* Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Continuing Education