Full-Time Faculty: Harvey A. Pines, Chair; Dewey J. Bayer, Marguerite D. Kermis, Judith E. Larkin, Michael Noonan1, Susan K. Putnam, Neva E.J. Sanders.
Psychology is an exciting and constantly evolving discipline that plays an important role in a liberal arts education. As a science, it is the study of the mental processes, behavior and experience of humans and animals. As a profession, the goal of psychology is to apply psychological principles to help individuals, groups, and institutions to improve people’s lives.
- Understand and use the important concepts, theories, research findings and historical developments in psychology.
- Design and conduct research to study the behavior, mental processes and experiences of humans and animal species.
- Develop and practice the skills needed to critically evalu- ate arguments made by others, compile evidence to support argument of one’s own and creatively address the problems and issues of the day.
- Understand and apply sound psychological principles to personal, social, organizational and public policy issues.
- Think and act in accordance with the ethical and scientific values that underpin the science and profession of psychology.
- Obtain, evaluate and responsibly use psychologically related information available from computerized data bases and other modern technologies.
- Write, speak and use numbers to effectively communicate one’s own ideas and feeling to others, listen to and under- stand other’s ideas and feelings, and collaborate with others to address common problems.
- Recognize, understand and respect the diversity and complexity of cultures different from one’s own.
- Develop insight into one’s own behavior, thoughts and feelings and be able to use that insight to better manage one’s own life.
- Apply knowledge of psychology to formulate personal career goals and make use of psychological knowledge, skills and values to pursue those career choices.
The faculty members of the Psychology Department are student–oriented and committed to excellence in teaching, advising and research. The diversity of their research interests mirrors that of the course offerings, and student involvement in those research endeavors is encouraged. On-campus research facilities include animal behavior and neuroscience laboratories as well as facilities for conducting social and cognitive psychology experiments and clinical training. Internships and research opportunities abound as the Psychology Department of Canisius College enjoys a wide variety of professional connections with area medical, mental health and educational institutions.
Extracurricular and social activities related to psychology are also available to those who are interested in extending their Canisius experience outside of the classroom. These activities include Psi Chi (national Honor Society in Psychology), the Psychology Club, the Zoological Society and participation in events sponsored by the college’s Counseling Center.
If you are interested in our programs, please explore our website, as it contains more information about the courses, the faculty and their research interests and the many valuable opportunities available to you as a Psychology major at Canisius College.
Admission
Minimum requirements for graduating as a Psychology major are a C average (2.00 G.P.A.) in PSY 101-102, a C average (2.00 G.P.A.) in psychology courses, and a C average (2.00 G.P.A.) in all college courses. Students wishing to become psychology majors should fill out a Psychology Major Declaration Form in the Psychology Department (HSC 209) and inform the registrar of their intention to major in psychology.
Psychology Curriculum:
| 1. | ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12 credits) | ||
| 2. | Area Studies: One course from Area VII and two courses from each of these areas: I, III, IV, V, VI, VIII2 (13 courses) |
(39 credits) | ||
| 3. | Major course requirements: (10 courses) | |||
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I | (3 credits) | |||
| PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II | (3 credits) | |||
| PSY 201 Basic Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | (3 credits) | |||
| PSY 202 Experimental Psychology | (3 credits) | |||
| Core I (Development-Social-Industrial): one course to be chosen from the following: PSY 203, 229, 307, 318, 329, 333 |
(3 credits) | |||
| Core II (Personality-Abnormal-Counseling): one course to be chosen from the following: PSY 235, 302, 303, 334, 373, 384, 452 |
(3 credits) | |||
| Core III (Learning/Cognition-Physiological- Animal Behavior): one course to be chosen from the following: PSY 315, 317, 324, 325, 352, 355, 391, 395, 397 |
(3 credits) | |||
| Psychology electives: three courses. | (9 credits) | |||
| Note: A total of only six credit hours from PSY 495, 497, 498, and 499 collectively may be counted toward the 30 credit hours for the Psychology major. Additional hours of these courses may be taken as free electives. |
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| 4. | Electives (13 courses) | (30 credits) | ||
| Total | (40 courses) | (120 credits) | ||
Most graduate schools, as well as professional employers, seek a strong liberal-arts background rather than an unusually intense concentration in psychology at the undergraduate level. Specific recommendations beyond those given above depend on a student’s area of specialization within the field.
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 credits | ENG 102 | 3 credits | |||
| PSY 101 | 3 credits | PSY 102 | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 credits | PHI 101 | 3 credits | |||
| PSY 201 | 5 credits | PSY 202 | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Psychology core | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Psychology core | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| Psychology core | 3 credits | Psychology elective | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | AS | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| Psychology elective | 3 credits | Psychology elective or Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Psychology elective or Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| AS | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Elective | 3 credits | Elective | 3 credits | |||
| Total | 15 credits | Total | 15 credits | |||
| Total | 120 credits |
Minors
The General Psychology minor is for students not majoring in Psychology.
General Psychology Minor
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II | (3 credits) | ||
| Psychology electives: four Psychology courses approved by the student's Psychology Department adviser |
(12 credits) | ||
| Total | (6 courses) | (18 credits) | |
Animal Behavior Minor
The Animal Behavior minor, which is open to majors and non-majors, focuses on how behaviors relate to the biology and ecology of a species, how behaviors evolve and how the behavior of each species adapts it for survival. This program is geared toward those who wish to pursue graduate studies in animal behavior or who hope to pursue careers working with animals. The college’s animal behavior laboratory has semi-natural environments and animal groupings and is the center for on-going behavioral research. Eligible students can serve as interns through this program in the Canisius labs and/or at the Buffalo Zoo.
| BIO 315 Comparative Animal Behavior8 Plus any five from the following list: |
(4 credits) | |
| PSY 110 Animal Learning | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 166 Biology of Birds | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 316 Social Organization of Mammals/Lab8 | (4 credits) | |
| BIO 317 Sex, Evolution, and Behavior8 | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 325 Reproductive Biopsychology8 | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 355 Behavioral Neuroscience8 | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 365 Vertebrate Zoology | (3 credits) | |
| BIO 366 Ornithology | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 498A Practicum: Animal Behavior | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 499 Independent Study: Animal Behavior Research | (3 credits) | |
| Total | (6 courses) | (19-20 credits) |
Clinical/Counseling Minor
The Clinical/Counseling Psychology minor is appropriate for individuals planning careers in the field of Mental Health Services (Clinical/Counseling), Social Work, or Counseling Education and is open to majors and non-majors with the needed prerequisites. Students learn about the therapeutic services provided in counseling centers, independent or group practices, hospitals or clinics. (3)
(Note: Non-majors must complete the following prerequisites before beginning the minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, and PSY 201)
Adult Clinical/Counseling Track
Psychology courses required for the minor:
| PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling Plus any FOUR of the following courses: |
(3 credits) | ||
| PSY 235 Health Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 321 Ethics and Human Services | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 324 Cognitive Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 382 Drugs and Behavior | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 397 Neurobiology of Mental Disorders | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 498C Practicum: Clinical/Counseling Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| Total (7 courses) | (18 credits) | ||
Child/Adolescent Clinical/Counseling Track
Psychology courses required for the minor:
| PSY 373 Behavioral Modification | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 384 Child Psychopathology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling | (3 credits) | ||
| Plus any THREE of the following courses: | |||
| PSY 203 Developmental Psychology | |||
| PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 334 Child, Family and Community Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 370 School Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 498C Practicum: Clinical/Counseling Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| COM 304 Family Communication | (3 credits) | ||
| CRJ 337 Violence in the Family | (3 credits) | ||
| CRJ 354 Juvenile Delinquency | (3 credits) | ||
| Total (6 courses) | (18 credits) | ||
Forensic Psychology Minor
The Forensic Psychology minor, open to both majors and non-majors, focuses on the application of psychology to law and criminal justice, including the clinical, applied, and research activities where these disciplines intersect.
A background in forensic psychology is relevant to treating law violators with mental health disturbances. The minor will help ready students for careers involving criminal behavior, law enforcement, corrections, family law and law and public policy.
(Note: Non-majors must complete the following prerequisites before beginning the minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 201 or equivalent Area VII statistics course, and PSY 202 or equivalent research methods course.)
| PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 369 Forensic Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 384 Child Psychopathology | (3 credits) | ||
| CRJ 227 Criminal Justice I | (3 credits) | ||
| CRJ 228 Criminal Justice II | (3 credits) | ||
| Psychology elective: one of the following courses: PSY 334, PSY 373, PSY 382, PSY 395, PSY 452, PSY 498F |
(3 credits) | ||
| Criminal Justice elective: one of the following courses: CRJ 320, CRJ 337, CRJ 344, CRJ 351, CRJ 354, CRJ 356, CRJ 357, CRJ 381, CRJ 449, CRJ 450, CRJ 482 (3) |
(3 credits) | ||
| Total (7 courses) | (21 credits) | ||
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor:
The Industrial/Organizational Psychology minor is open to majors in Psychology or Management/Marketing. This interdisciplinary collaboration is concerned with the workings of industrial and non-industrial organizations. Students interested in a career as a psychologist working in a business or similar organizational environment learn about selection and placement, organization development, training, personnel research, consumer psychology and engineering psychology.
| Required Psychology Courses | ||
| PSY 229 Industrial/Organizational Psychology3 | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 318 Social Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences | (3 credits) | |
| Required Management Courses | ||
| MGT 360 Organizational Behavior3 | (3 credits) | |
| Or | ||
| MGT 364 Human Resources Management | (3 credits) | |
| MGT 367 Employee and Labor Relations | (3 credits) | |
| MGT 464 Current Topics in Human Resources | ||
| Total (7 courses) | (21 credits)4 | |
School Psychology Minor:
The School Psychology minor focuses on the role of psychology in the field of education. Students gain knowledge of psychological development, applied behavior change and different types of psychological and educational assessment. This minor, which is of special value to students interested in education, testing, or working with children, is open to majors and to non-majors who take the prerequisite courses.
(Note: Non-majors must complete PSY 101, 102, and 201 before beginning the minor.)
| PSY 203 Developmental Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 370 School Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 373 Behavior Modification | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences | (3 credits) | ||
| PSY 498D Practicum: School Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| Restricted elective: one course in Education or Sociology selected in consultation with adviser |
(3 credits) | ||
| Total (6 courses; 9 for non-majors) | (18 or 27 credits) | ||
Social Sciences Minor in Child, Family and Community Studies
This social science interdisciplinary minor is co-sponsored by the Department of Psychology and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. It is intended for students seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of family relations and the interaction of the family with society. Its mission is to prepare undergraduate students for careers and future graduate studies in the fields of education, social work and social services. Embedded within the interdisciplinary focus of the minor is an emphasis on creating reflective and compassionate practitioners who are committed to the Jesuit ideal of men and women for others.
COURSES: 2007 - 2009This social science interdisciplinary minor is co-sponsored by the Department of Psychology and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice. It is intended for students seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of family relations and the interaction of the family with society. Its mission is to prepare undergraduate students for careers and future graduate studies in the fields of education, social work and social services. Embedded within the interdisciplinary focus of the minor is an emphasis on creating reflective and compassionate practitioners who are committed to the Jesuit ideal of men and women for others.
| Prerequisite courses (2 of the following): | ||
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology5 | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology | (3 credits) | |
| COM 204 Interpersonal Communication | (3 credits) |
| Required foundation courses (2 of the following): | ||
| PSY 334 Child, Family and Community | (3 credits) | |
| COM 304 Family Communication | (3 credits) | |
| CRJ 337 Violence in the Family | (3 credits) | |
| COM 204 Interpersonal Communication | (3 credits) |
| One course from EACH of the following three areas: Two (2) courses out of those three must be outside the student's major. |
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| CHILDREN: | ||
| PSY 203 Developmental Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 384 Child Psychopathology | (3 credits) | |
| EDE 273 Human Growth and Development: Birth through Childhood |
(3 credits) | |
| EDU 351 Human Growth and Development: Pre-Adolescence and Adolescence |
(3 credits) | |
| EMC 352 Human Growth and Development: Middle Childhood |
(3 credits) |
| FAMILY: | ||
| CRJ 354 Juvenile Delinquency | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 333 Foundations of Social Gerontology | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 372 Sociology of Mental Illness | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 382 Drugs and Behavior | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 390 Marriage and Family | (3 credits) | |
| EDY 313 Family and Community Involvement in Early Childhood | (3 credits) |
| COMMUNITY: | ||
| COM 101 Communications in Contemporary Society | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 255 Introduction to Human Services | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 370 School Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 321 Ethics & Human Services | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 340 Sociology of the City | (3 credits) | |
| SOC 341 Race and Ethnic Relations | (3 credits) | |
| GRN 350 Programs and Policies for the Aging | (3 credits) | |
| Service Learning: 20 hours required for minor. | ||
| TOTAL: (7 courses) | (21 credits) |
Sports Psychology Minor:
The Sports Psychology minor focuses on how psychological factors affect behavior in sports and athletics and on how participation in these activities affects the athlete. Students study social perception, motivation, group dynamics, development of motor skills, leadership, aggression and other topics essential to working with teams and individual athletes for careers in coaching, education, research/teaching or counseling.
(Note: Non-majors must complete PSY 101, 102, 201, and 202
before beginning the minor.)
Recommended Area Studies Courses: RST 448, RST 340, PHI 301, PHI 303, PHI 342. Recommended Elective: PSY 318
Other Programs:
Psychology/Biology Dual Major
A dual major in Psychology and Biology exists for students with an interest in both fields and seeking a combined educational program.
Psychology/Criminal Justice Dual Major
Students interested in forensic psychology or the application of psychology to the legal and criminal justice systems may wish to combine Psychology and Criminal Justice courses into a dual major. Courses that count for credit in both psychology and criminal justice (e.g., Abnormal, Counseling, Drugs and Behavior and Forensic Psychology) facilitate this dual major and an accompanying minor in
Forensic Psychology. Detailed information may be obtained from the Psychology Department.
Psychology/English Dual Majors
Psychology and English both have human experience as their subject matter and both strive to develop students’ abilities to think critically, logically and creatively. Studied together, these disciplines enrich students’ abilities to
create and understand characterizations of personality and normal and abnormal behavior, increase their understanding of the impact of social forces on the individual, and help them gain a greater appreciation of individual differences (e.g., children versus adults) in cognitive and emotional functioning.
Neuroscience: A Neuroscience minor administered in the Biology Department is pertinent to those Psychology majors interested in brain-behavior relationships.
Zoo Biology: The Zoo Biology minor administered in the Biology Department may be attractive to those Psychology majors interested in zoo-based careers working with animals.
The Sports Psychology minor focuses on how psychological factors affect behavior in sports and athletics and on how participation in these activities affects the athlete. Students study social perception, motivation, group dynamics, development of motor skills, leadership, aggression and other topics essential to working with teams and individual athletes for careers in coaching, education, research/teaching or counseling.
(Note: Non-majors must complete PSY 101, 102, 201, and 202
before beginning the minor.)
| Physical Education courses required for the minor: | ||
| PED 351 Coaching Theory and Technique | (3 credits) | |
| PED 461 Sports Psychology | (3 credits) | |
| PED 381 Motor Behavior | (3 credits) | |
| Psychology courses required for the minor: | ||
| PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation | (3 credits) | |
| PSY 373 Behavior Modification | (3 credits) | |
| Other courses required for the minor: (2 of the following) | ||
| BIO 107/107L Anatomy | (4 credits) | |
| BIO 108/108L Physiology | (4 credits) | |
| PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress (OR advisor-approved substitution) | (3 credits) | |
| Suggested internships for the minor: | ||
| PSY 498E or PED 498 Internship (strongly recommended) | (3 credits) | |
| Total (7 courses) | (21-23 credits) | |
Recommended Area Studies Courses: RST 448, RST 340, PHI 301, PHI 303, PHI 342. Recommended Elective: PSY 318
Other Programs:
Psychology/Biology Dual Major
A dual major in Psychology and Biology exists for students with an interest in both fields and seeking a combined educational program.
Psychology/Criminal Justice Dual Major
Students interested in forensic psychology or the application of psychology to the legal and criminal justice systems may wish to combine Psychology and Criminal Justice courses into a dual major. Courses that count for credit in both psychology and criminal justice (e.g., Abnormal, Counseling, Drugs and Behavior and Forensic Psychology) facilitate this dual major and an accompanying minor in
Forensic Psychology. Detailed information may be obtained from the Psychology Department.
Psychology/English Dual Majors
Psychology and English both have human experience as their subject matter and both strive to develop students’ abilities to think critically, logically and creatively. Studied together, these disciplines enrich students’ abilities to
create and understand characterizations of personality and normal and abnormal behavior, increase their understanding of the impact of social forces on the individual, and help them gain a greater appreciation of individual differences (e.g., children versus adults) in cognitive and emotional functioning.
Neuroscience: A Neuroscience minor administered in the Biology Department is pertinent to those Psychology majors interested in brain-behavior relationships.
Zoo Biology: The Zoo Biology minor administered in the Biology Department may be attractive to those Psychology majors interested in zoo-based careers working with animals.
Note: PSY 101-102, or permission of the instructor, is a prerequisite
for all courses at the 200 level or higher.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I6 3 credits
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include:motivation and emotion, thinking and language, learning, memory and physiological basis of behavior. Methods of psychological inquiry. (AS II) Fall
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II6 3 credits
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include: human development, social behavior, psychological testing - personality,psychopathology and psychotherapy, and intelligence. Methods of psychological inquiry. May be taken before PSY 101. (AS II) Spring
PSY 110 Animal Learning 3 credits
Animal conditioning and memory research with emphasis on both theory and practice. The training of animals in zoos and other applied settings will be emphasized. Fall 2008
PSY 201 Basic Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and inferential statistics. SPSS for Windows. (AS VII) Fall & Spring
PSY 202 Experimental Psychology 3 credits
Philosophical measurement and statistical concepts of common methods of experimental and non-experimental research. Design and execution of project required. Prerequisite: PSY 201. Fall & Spring
PSY 203 Developmental Psychology 3 credits
Important factors in the psychological development of the child. Social, biological, and historical antecedents of behavior 6 Students taking PSY 101 or 102 are expected to be available for participation in research studies or equivalent activity. from birth through puberty. Fall
PSY 229 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 credits
Selection, evulation and training of personnel, facilitation of group dynamics on the job, leadership, worker motivation and effects of workplace environment on performance and morale. Fall
PSY 235 Health Psychology 3 credits
Psychology of health-related behaviors, including coping with stress and ill health, physician-patient relationships, compliance with medication and psychological influences on specific disorders. Students conduct personal stress assessments and design interventions. Spring
SOC 255 Introduction to Human Services8 3 credits
See SOC 255.
PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
Overview of psychopathology: history, assessment, causes, DSM-IV, clinical symptoms and treatment. Review of major DSM-IV disorders with an emphasis on adults. Fall & Spring
PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology 3 credits
Physiological, psychological and emotional factors in achieving maturity. Extension of theoretical orientation to adolescent problems. Emphasis on real world problems and solutions. (This course also counts for CRJ cedit.) Spring
BIO 315 Comparative Animal Behavior 8 3 credits
Behavior of a wide range of species. Similarities and contrasts with humans examined. Spring 2009
BIO 315L Comparative Animal Behavior Laboratory8 1 credit
Lab and field exercises illustrate concepts from class. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PSY 315. Spring 2009
BIO 316 Social Organization of Mammals8 4 credits
Behavior and social structures of rodents, felines, canines, cetaceans, elephants, monkeys, apes and humans. Spring 2009
BIO 317 Sex, Evolution and Behavior8 3 credits
Focus is on how evolutionary perspective accounts for male-female differences in lifestyle and behavior across diverse animal species, including humans. Fall 2008
PSY 318 Social Psychology 3 credits
The self in social interaction: social perception and cognition, development and maintenance of relationships, attitudes, prejudice, social influence, group dynamics, and related gender issues. (AS II) (This course also counts for WST credit.) Spring
PSY 321 Ethics and Human Services8 3 credits
Examines the moral philosophies of Natural Law, Deontology, Social Contract and Utiltarianism. Applies these theories to contemporary human services, addresses tools for effectively making ethical decisions and requires students to prepare a code of ethics. Fall
PSY 324 Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
The psychological processes that enable us to acquire, store, retrieve and use knowledge. Topics include: perception, memory, language, thinking, decision making. Applications in education, psychopathology. Spring
BIO 325 Reproductive Biopsychology8 3 credits
Neuro-endocrine mechanisms underlying sexual behavior, pregnancy and parental care. Equal focus on animal and human behavior. Spring 2009
PSY 326 Psychology of Memory 3 credits
Introduces students to the scientific study of human memory from a cognitive psychology perspective. Memory in normal and abnormal populations examined. Fall
PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation 3 credits
Determinants of leadership effectiveness, factors influencing effectiveness in maintaining leadership position, influencing followers and accomplishing group objectives. Emphasis on communication competencies, group interaction, experiential learning. Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. Spring
SOC 333 Foundations of Social Gerontology8 3 credits
See SOC 333. Spring
PSY 334 Child, Family and Community Psychology 3 credits
Effects of social and non-social environments on emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Psychological reactions and adjustments to the nature of community life. Deals with social problems such as AIDS, alcoholism, and child and elder abuse. (Also counts for CRJ credit.) Fall
BIO 350 Zoo Biology8 4 credits
The roles of zoos in conservation, education, and research. Environmental, genetic, nutritional and psychological factors in the management of captive animal populations and species survival plans. Fall 2007
BIO 355 Behavioral Neuroscience8 3 credits
Functions of nervous/endocrine systems in mediating motivation, movement, sensation, ingestion, aggression, emotion, sleep, learning, memory, thought and behavior disorders. Spring 2008
PSY 369 Forensic Psychology 3 credits
Psychology’s role in legal system; criminal behavior; trial process (competency evaluation, psychologists as expert witnesses, jury selection, jury deliberation, insanity defense); law enforcement and corrections; family law (divorce, domestic violence, child custody). (Also counts for CRJ credit.) Fall
PSY 370 School Psychology 3 credits
Psychological principles as applied to school environments. Assessment, classroom environments, consultation and planning. Visits to schools. Prerequisites: PSY 201; PSY 373 recommended. Spring
PSY 373 Behavior Modification 3 credits
Application of conditioning principles to changing human behavior and cognitions; emphasis on practical problems. Prerequisite: Psychology majors or permission of instructor. Fall
PSY 384 Child Psychopathology 3 credits
This course will introduce students to the signs and symptoms of various psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence (e.g., conduct disorder, ADHD). Spring
PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress 3 credits
Examines the physiological and psychological components and effects of stress, including the involvement of the nervous, immune and endocrine systems. Fall
PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Overview of measures of intelligence, personality, achievement and aptitude for clinical, industrial and research use. Students construct and validate psychological tests. Prerequisite: PSY 201. Fall
PSY 397 Neurobiology of Mental Disorders 3 credits
Examines the role of the central nervous system and other biological factors underlying the symptoms, etiology and treatment of various mental disorders. Spring
PSY 401 Advanced Statistics Seminar 3 credits
Students will learn bivariate and multiple regression, least-squares estimation, model-building techniques, assumptions and diagnostics, mediation and moderation, the logistic model and exploratory factor analytic techniques. SPSS will be used throughout to aid in analysis. In addition to regular homework
assignments and in-class examinations, a final project requiring the student to conduct research through secondary analysis of a large national data set is required. Spring
PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling 3 credits
Theoretical foundations of counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on the mastery of technique and practical applications. Assessment and treatment planning to facilitate cognitive, emotional and behavioral change for a variety of
patient populations. Fall
PSY 495 Research Seminar in Psychology7 3 credits
Opportunity for students interested in designing and conducting empirical research to collaborate with faculty in research activities leading to undergraduate or professional conference presentations and possible publication. Prerequisites: PSY 201-202, PSY 497.Junior or senior status, and permission of instructor. Summer,Spring & Fall
PSY 497 Advanced Experimental Research7 3 credits
Intended for advanced students with the interest, prerequisites and commitment to experimental research. Involves students in hands-on data collection and statistical analysis. Prerequisites: PSY 201-202, PSY 401, junior or senior status, OR permission of instructor. Summer, Spring & Fall
PSY 498 Psychology Practicum7 3 credits
Internships are available in animal behavior, clinical counseling psychology, forensic psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, counseling, school psychology, sports psychology, and leadership mentoring. Joint supervision by staff members and agency personnel. Registration requirements vary; six credit maximum. Prerequisite: Permission of chair or supervising staff member. Summer, Spring & Fall
PSY 499 Independent Study7 3 credits
Research or directed study under the supervision of a staff member. Up to three credits per semester for a maximum of six credits. Prerequisite: Permission of chair. Summer, Spring & Fall
THE BIO-PSYCHOLOGY DUAL MAJOR
The Biology-Psychology Dual-Major helps insure that the student is fulfilling basic requirements for several professional alternatives. The dual-major also provides the student with an official connection to both departments.
Ordinarily, the Psychology degree requires 40 courses and 120 credit hours. The Biology degree requires 38 courses, 14 laboratories and two seminars, amounting to 130 credit hours. If planned carefully, the dual-major can be completed in 39
courses and 133 credits.
Key elements which make the program possible include:
- Regarding the college core curriculum, Biology courses satisfy Area I; Psychology courses satisfy Area II.
- A required statistics course satisfies requirements in both departments. This can be PSY201 or MAT141. It simultaneously satisfies one Area VII requirement
in the college core curriculum. - Two courses which serve simultaneously as electives in both departments. These include BIO 315, 316, 317, 325, and 355.
The following curriculum fulfills all requirements of both departments.
| General Studies (four courses): ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 |
(12 credits) | ||
| Area Studies: (ten courses): Two courses from each of Areas: III, IV, V, VI, VIII |
(30 credits) | ||
| Mathematics electives (two courses): MAT-111 and PSY 201 or MAT 141 |
(7 credits) | ||
| BIO 101/101L Introduction to Cellular/ Subcellular Biology | (4 credits) | ||
| BIO 102/102L Organismal Biology | (4 credits) | ||
| BIO 201/201L Evolution, Ecology, and Population Biology | (4 credits) | ||
| BIO 203 Cellular Biochemistry | (3 credits) | ||
| Biology track electives (three courses): One course each and its associated laboratory must be taken from any three of the following four tracks: • Animal Biology (BIO 314, 315, 340, 365, 366, 410, 460) • Biological Diversity (BIO 305, 307, 320, 330, 335) • Cellular Biology (BIO 418, 419, 425, 426, 432, 435, 445, 455) • Genetics/ Molecular Biology (BIO 404, 408, 412, 450). |
(12 credits) | ||
| Biology elective (one course): One additional biology elective with its associated laboratory |
(4 credits) | ||
| BIO 351 Biology Seminar I | (1 credit) | ||
| BIO 352 Biology Seminar II | (1 credit) | ||
| CHM 111-112 General Chemistry | (8 credits) | ||
| CHM 227-228 Organic Chemistry | (8 credits) | ||
| PHY 201-202 General Physics | (8 credits) | ||
| PSY 101-102 (two courses) Introductory Psychology | (6 credits) | ||
| PSY 202 Experimental Psychology | (3 credits) | ||
| Psychology core courses (two courses): One course must be taken from each of the following two core areas: |
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| • Development-Social-Industrial: PSY 203, 229, 307, 318, 329, 333 • Personality-Abnormal-Counseling: PSY 235, 302, 303, 334, 373, 384, 45 |
(6 credits) | ||
| Psychology electives (two courses): Two additional psychology course |
(6 credits) | ||
| Biolology-Psychology courses (two courses): Any two of the following: BIO 315, 316, 317, 325, 350, 355 (6-8) |
(6-8 credits) | ||
| TOTAL: | (39 courses plus two seminars) | (133-135 credits) | |
SUGGESTED BIOLOGY-PSYCHOLOGY DUAL-MAJOR CURRICULUM
| Fall | Spring | |||
| Freshman Year | ||||
| ENG 101 | ENG 102 | |||
| BIO 101 | BIO 102 | |||
| CHM 111 | CHM 112 | |||
| PSY 101 | PSY 102 | |||
| AS | ||||
| Sophomore Year | ||||
| RST 101 | PHI 101 | |||
| BIO 201 | BIO 203 | |||
| CHM 227 | CHM 228 | |||
| PSY 201 (or MAT 141) | PSY 202 | |||
| AS | MATH (Calc) | |||
| Junior Year | ||||
| BIO Track wLab | BIO Track wLab | |||
| PHY 201 | PHY 202 | |||
| PSY Core 1 | PSY Core 2 | |||
| AS | BIOPSY Elec | |||
| AS | AS | |||
| BIO 351 | ||||
| Senior Year | ||||
| BIO Track wLab | BIO Elec wLab | |||
| BIOPSY Elec | PSY Elec | |||
| PSY Elec | AS | |||
| AS | AS | |||
| AS | AS | |||
| BIO 451 |
1 Joint appointment with Biology department.
2 An additional 3-credit course is needed by students using PSY 201 as an Area VII course.
3 Students may not take PSY 229 and MGT 360 in the same semester.
4 In addition to the required course work, all students are encouraged to take a practicum/internship at a placement related to Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
5 Students may elect PSY 101 or PSY 102, but not both.
6 Students taking PSY 101 or 102 are expected to be available for participation in research studies or equivalent activity.
7 A total of only 6-credit hours from PSY 495, 497, 498 and 499 collectively may be counted towards the 30-credit hours in the psychology major. Additional hours of these courses may be taken for college elective credit.
8 This course is accepted for psychology credit.