Arts, Letters and Science — Psychology Arts, Letters and Science — Psychology DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Benne D. Williams, Chairman Professor, William D. Stratford; Associate Professors, Gary L. Carson, Merrill J. May, Benne D. Williams; Assistant Professors, Norris R. Bancroft, Mary E. Hansen, W. Bruce Haslam, Richard M. Kinler; Associate Staff Members: Professors, Helmut P. Hof- mann, Ralph D. Marsden; Associate Professors, Alan J. Dayley, Dan O. Rhodes; Assistant Professors, Leon H. Blake, M. Kay Evans, Emil Hanson, Don N. Jensen, Jan Tyler; Instructor, Bud W. Stephenson. The study of psychology aims to develop an accurate, scientific understanding of individual behavior. Psychology contributes to personal development and to professional training in many fields. Courses are designed to train students who desire to work in the field of psychology, to help prepare students who plan to do graduate work in psychology, to assist in the training of prospective teachers, nurses, businessmen, governmental workers, etc., and to contribute to the general education of all students by increasing understanding of themselves and others. Students planning to major or minor in psychology must consult with a departmental advisor to discuss their program. Department Major and/or Teaching Major—Majors are required to complete, with a grade of C or better, 45 quarter hours of psychology credit. The major must complete all courses in Group I, in the order listed, and must complete one course from each of the other groups listed below. Electives may be selected from other departmental offerings. Group I - Psychology 101, 260, 261 Group II - Psychology 300, 312, 313, 314 Group III - Psychology 325 327, 373 Group IV - Psychology 343, 400, 409, 446 Group V - Psychology 361, 371, 475 Group VI - Psychology 360, 449, 476 Group VII - Psychology 431, 434, 435, 438 Group VIII - Psychology 154, 340, 345 Group IX — Psychology 499 Majors and minors must meet with a departmental advisor during the first quarter of their junior year to plan the remainder of their psychology program. The program form, signed by the advisor, will be filed with the departmental records. Department Minor and/or Teaching Minor—A minor consists of 24 quarter hours, with a grade of C or better, including all classes in Group I above, in the order listed, with the remaining classes being selected from more than one other group or from other approved courses. Students transferring from other institutions who wish to graduate with psychology minors must take at least one approved course at Weber State College before such a minor can be approved. Courses of Instruction SS101. Introductory Psychology—Introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Basic to all advanced courses. A W S (5) 125. Creative Thinking—Methods for stimulating thought processes and developing idea power. Psychology 101 recommended. S (3) 153. Human Relations in Student Leadership—Training in the basic principles of leadership as related to student government with emphasis placed on communications, creativity, and group dynamics as well as an effective evaluation of student services when dealing with student personnel. Course cannot be repeated for credit. A (1) SS154. Psychology of Adjustment—Psychological foundations necessary for the understanding of adjustive behavior. Manner of adjustment and mechanisms used to achieve adjustment. Factors basic in formation of personality and its measurement. Techniques and approaches to mental hygiene. A W S (3) 193. Race Relations—Exercises in interpersonal communication and principles of group dynamics will be used to create an environment in which students from different races can learn to relate to one another as individuals. Subsequently they will use acquired interpersonal skills to seek solutions to interracial questions. A W S Su (2) 260. Introductory Quantitative and Statistical Concepts- Elementary measures of central tendency, variability, correlation and related concepts. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 A W S (3) 172 173