Full-Time Faculty: Dewey J. Bayer, Chair; Marguerite D. Kermis, Judith E. Larkin, Harvey A. Pines, Susan K. Putnam, Neva E.J. Sanders, Timothy J. Servoss.
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.
Student Learning Goals
Goal 1. Classic and contemporary theoretical perspectives in psychology: students will demonstrate familiarity with classical and contemporary theoretical perspectives in psychology. Students will:
A. Identify the basis of psychology as a scientific endeavor.Goal 2. Discipline-Specific Content in Psychology: students will demonstrate knowledge representing breadth and depth in selected discipline-specific content areas of psychology. Students will:
B. Identify the primary objectives of psychology: describing, understanding, predicting, and controlling behavior and mental processes.
C. Demonstrate the use of classic/contemporary theories to explain and predict behavior and mental processes.
D. Identify classic and contemporary theoretical perspectives (e.g., behavioral, neuro-science, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psycho-dynamic and sociocultural).
E. Demonstrate knowledge of overarching themes, persistent questions, or enduring conflicts in psychology such as: 1) the interaction of heredity and environment, 2) subjective versus objective perspectives on behavior, and 3) the interaction of mind and body.
A. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and research representing the domains of learning and cognition.Goal 3. Research methods in psychology: students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis and interpretation. Students will:
B. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and research representing the domains of individual differences, psychometrics, personality and social processes.
C. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and research representing the domains of the biological bases of behavior and mental processes, including physiology, sensation, perception, motivation and emotion.
D. Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and research representing the domain of developmental changes in behavior and mental processes across the life span.
A. Identify the different research methods used by psychologists.Goal 4. Application of Psychology: students will demonstrate knowledge of psychological concepts, theories and research findings as these apply to everyday life. Students will:
B. Distinguish the difference between research designs that permit causal inferences from those that do not.
C. Identify appropriate conclusions derived from psychological research and demonstrate their ability to interpret basic statistical conclusions and distinguish between statistical significance and practical significance.
D. Identify relevant databases to design research studies.
E. Demonstrate an ability to identify testable research hypotheses, based on operational definitions of variables.
F. Demonstrate knowledge of the APA code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman research participants.
A. Distinguish major applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, health).In order to complete the psychology major, seniors must take the Senior Assessment Exam used to assess how well these goals and learning objectives are being met by the Psychology Department. The score on the exam does not affect a student’s GPA.
B. Demonstrate knowledge of psychology-based interventions in clinical, counseling, educational, industrial/organizational, community and other settings.
C. Demonstrate knowledge to assess psychology-based interventions through empirical evaluation.
The Canisius College Psychology major is designed to be flexible, permitting students to pursue dual majors or minors in other disciplines. Undergraduates can take advantage of Psychology minors in Child, Family and Community Studies, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Neuroscience, School Psychology and Sport Psychology. Each of these minors is a structured set of courses providing students with a specialized knowledge base that will better prepare them for post-graduate studies and/or careers.
Co-Curricular Opportunities
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 and participation in events sponsored by the college’s Counseling Center.
Qualifications for the major
Requirements for graduating as a Psychology major are 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 major in psychology who did not list this major on entry to Canisius, should complete a Major Declaration form from the registrar’s office and fill out a Psychology Major Declaration Form in the Psychology Department (HSC 209).
Psychology Curriculum:
1. Core Curriculum Requirements:
See pages 38-40 of this catalog or go to /academics/core.asp for the Core Curriculum requirements. All students complete these requirements as part of their overall Canisius education.
2. 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, 320,329 | 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-Neuroscience): one course to be chosen from the following: PSY 317, 324, 325, , 355, 391, 395, 397, 398, 410 |
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 hoursfor the Psychology major. Additional hours of these courses may be taken as free electives. | |||
Recommended Schedule:
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| PSY 101 | 3 credits | PSY 102 | 3 credits | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| PSY 201 | 5 credits | PSY 202 | 3 credits | |||
| Psychology core | 3 credits | Psychology core | 3 credits | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| Psychology core | 3 credits | Psychology elective | 3 credits | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| Psychology elective | 3 credits | Psychology elective | 3 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 | ||
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.
(Note: Non-majors must complete the following prerequisites before beginning any of the three tracks in this minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, and PSY 201.
(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 | 3 credits | ||
| Plus any FOUR of the following courses: | |||
| PSY 235 Health Psychology | 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 (6 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 | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 334 Child, Family and Community 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 | ||
Pastoral Counseling Track for the Clinical/Counseling Minor
A minor in pastoral/religious counseling will serve the needs of students interested in a future in human services through religious institutions. This minor is directed at students who are less focused on clinical therapy and more oriented toward helping people through ministry. Courses will focus on coping, ethics, counseling, marriage and family and the unique blend of psychology and religion involved in these human service interventions. This minor will also help prepare students who are interested in continuing their education in pastoral counseling at the graduate school level. There are a variety of both master’s and Ph.D. programs in pastoral counseling offered through both Psychology Departments and Schools of Divinity throughout the country.
| PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling | 3 credits | ||
| RST 300 Theology of Suffering | 3 credits | ||
| RST 361 Psychology of Religion | 3 credits | ||
| Plus any THREE of the following courses: | |||
| PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 334 Child, Family, Community | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 382 Drugs and Behavior | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress | 3 credits | ||
| RST 344 Theology of the Family Process | 3 credits | ||
| RST 453 Theology of Death | 3 credits | ||
| Plus ONE of the following courses: | |||
| SOC 390 Marriage and Families | 3 credits | ||
| COM 304 Family Communication | 3 credits | ||
| CRJ 337 Violence in the Family | 3 credits | ||
| Total (7 courses) | 21 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. (Note: Non-majors must complete the following prerequisites before beginning the minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 201 or equivalent Field 7 statistics course, and PSY 202 or equivalent research methods course.).
| PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 369 Forensic Psychology | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology | 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 449, CRJ 450, CRJ 482 |
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.
(Note: Non-majors must complete the following prerequisites before beginning the minor: PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 201 or equivalent Field 7 statistics course, and PSY 202 or equivalent research methods course.).
| Required Psychology Courses | ||
| PSY 229 Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 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 Behavior | 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 | |
Note: Students may not take PSY 229 and MGT 360 in the same semester.
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 334 Child, Family and Community | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 373 Behavior Modification | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 498D Practicum: School Psychology | 3 credits | ||
| Total (5 courses) | 15 credits | ||
Social Sciences Minor in Child, Family and Community Studies
The 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 Psychology | 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. | ||
| 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 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 111 Social Problems | 3 credits | |
| SOC 340 Sociology of the City | 3 credits | |
| COM 350 Health Communication | 3 credits | |
| CRJ 351 Police and the Community | 3 credits | |
| Service Learning: Students enrolled in the minor must complete 20 hours of volunteer work in addition to the course requirements | ||
| 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.)
| Physical Education courses required for the minor: | ||
| PED 351 Coaching Theory and Technique | 3 credits | |
| HED 461 Health 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 Practicum in Sports Psychology or PED 498 Internship (strongly recommended) |
3 credits | |
| Total (7 courses) | 21-23 credits | |
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. (See description in Biology Department listing.) Students in this dual major may count BIO 315, BIO 315L, and BIO 316 as PSY courses and as Core III courses in psychology.
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.
Animal Behavior Minor: An Animal Behavior Minor administered in the Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation Major is pertinent to those psychology majors interested in animals. Students in this minor may count BIO 315, BIO 315L and BIO 316 as PSY courses and as Core III courses in psychology.
Neuroscience: A Neuroscience minor administered in the Biology Department is pertinent to those Psychology majors interested in brain-behavior relationships.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include: methods of psychological inquiry, motivation and emotion, thinking and language, learning, memory and physiological basis of behavior. Students taking PSY 101 are expected to be available for participation in research studies or equivalent activity. Fall
PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
The study of behavior from a psychological perspective. Topics include: methods of psychological inquiry, human development, social behavior, psychological testing - personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy. May be taken before PSY 101. Students taking PSY 102 are expected to be available for participation in research studies or equivalent activity. 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
PSY 201 Basic Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3 credits
Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and inferential statistics. SPSS for Windows. 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 from birth through puberty. Fall
PSY 229 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 credits
Selection, evaluation 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
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. (Also counts for CRJ credit.) 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. (Also counts for CRJ credit.) Spring
BIO 317 Sex, Evolution and Behavior 3 credits
Focus is on how evolutionary perspective accounts for male-female differences in lifestyle and behavior across diverse animal species, including humans. Fall
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. (This course also counts for WST credit.) Fall
PSY 320 Motivation and Emotion 3 credits
Covers behavioral, cognitive and physiological theories of motivation and emotion with special focus on humanistic motivational theories. Through course activities and assignments, students will apply the theories learned in class to their own behaviors, examine the nature and progress made on their personal goals during the semester and understand the dynamic interplay between goal-directed behavior and emotion.
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 Biopsychology 3 credits
Neuro-endocrine mechanisms underlying sexual behavior, pregnancy and parental care. Equal focus on animal and human behavior. Spring
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
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 355 Behavioral Neuroscience 3 credits
Functions of nervous/endocrine systems in mediating motivation, movement, sensation, ingestion, aggression, emotion, sleep, learning, memory, thought and behavior disorders. Spring
PSY 369 Forensic Psychology 3 credits
Psychology’s role in the 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.) Spring
PSY 373 Behavior Modification 3 credits
Application of conditioning principles to changing human behavior and cognitions; emphasis on practical problems. 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 398 Neurobiology of Childhood Mental Disorders 3 credits
A sequel to the Neurobiology of Mental Disorders course that is currently being offered. This course will focus on the neurobiological underpinnings of several developmental and other mental disorders affecting children today. PSY 397 or Behavioral Neuroscience/Neuropsychology course is a prerequisite. Spring
PSY 401 Advanced Statistics Seminar 3 credits
Topics include: 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. Students will conduct a final research project through secondary analysis of a large national data set. Spring
PSY 406 Selected Topics in Psychology 3 credits
Current and advanced topics which may vary from semester to semester will be covered in this seminar. Spring
PSY 410 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology 3 credits
An advanced course that provides students with a perspective on the neural mechanisms underlying behavior. Material covered in the course will include (but not be limited to) structure and function of the brain from the cellular to the structural levels, brain imaging techniques, and brain development, plasticity and neurological disorders. 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 Psychology 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 101-102, PSY 201-202, PSY 497, junior or senior status and permission of instructor. Summer, Spring & Fall
PSY 497 Advanced Experimental Research 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 101-102, PSY 201-202, PSY 401, junior or senior status, OR permission of instructor. Summer, Spring & Fall
PSY 498 A-G Psychology Practicum 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 faculty member. Summer, Spring & Fall
PSY 499 Independent Study 3 credits
Independent studies allow in-depth study of a specific topic and are most often reserved for seniors who cannot otherwise fulfill a graduation requirement. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, department chair and associate dean. Summer, Spring & Fall