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PsychologyFull Time Faculty: Kendrick Brown, Darcy Burgund, Lynda LaBounty, Brooke Lea, Rachel Lucas-Thompson, Sun No, Joan Ostrove, Jaine Strauss, Eric Wiertelak Lab Supervisor: Jamie Atkins The psychology curriculum fosters a scientific approach to the study of behavior and experience. It provides access to a broad array of psychological information for students with general interests in the field and also offers majors an intensive common experience with the methods of investigation, conceptual analysis, and application most characteristic of contemporary psychology. Laboratory activity, observation in non-laboratory environments, internships and independent projects are included in the curriculum, and students are encouraged to use these opportunities wherever possible in their educational program. Students who plan to continue their study are prepared for graduate degree programs leading to college teaching and research or to professional applications in such fields as personnel/human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, counseling, school psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, social work, and clinical psychology. Whether or not students intend to continue their formal education in psychology, they encounter a broad course of study which emphasizes the application of scientific methods to the complex problems of behavior. General Distribution Requirement All courses in psychology count toward the general distribution requirement in social science except those that are largely biological (180, 244, 246, 248) or topical (194, 294, 394, 494, 488) or are independent projects, internships or preceptorships. Psychology 180, 244, 246 and 248 count toward the mathematics and natural science requirement. General Education Requirements Courses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar’s web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Major Requirements The major in psychology consists of eleven courses. The distribution of courses presented for a major should conform to the following pattern: *Psychology 100 Introduction to Psychology Note: Students can earn credit for Psychology 100 by scoring a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Exam in Psychology. * Psychology 201 and 202: Research in Psychology I and Research in Psychology II Note: Students may substitute Math 253, Applied Multivariate Statistics, for Psych 201. Students who plan to follow this path should consult with a member of the psychology department as soon as possible to ensure adequate preparation for Psychology 202, Research in Psychology II. * Three other courses at the intermediate level, at least one of which must be from Group A and at least one of which must be from Group B. Group A Psychology 240—Principles of Learning and Behavior Psychology 242—Cognitive Psychology Psychology 244—Cognitive Neuroscience (Same as Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 244) Psychology 246—Exploring Sensation and Perception (Same as Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 246) Psychology 248—Behavioral Neuroscience (Same as Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 248) Group B Psychology 250—Developmental Psychology Psychology 252—Distress, Dysfunction, and Disorder: Perspectives on the DSM Psychology 254—Social Psychology Psychology 256—Personality Psychology Psychology 258—Industrial-Organizational Psychology Other Intermediate Courses Psychology 180—Brain, Mind & Behavior (Same as Cognitive and Neuroscience Studies 180) Psychology 182—Drugs and Society Psychology 220—Educational Psychology Psychology 264—Psychology of Gender Psychology 266—History of Psychology Psychology 268—Psychology of Multiculturalism Psychology 269—Children, Families and Social Policy *Psychology 300 Directed Research in Psychology *Three upper level courses (courses numbered 301 or above). At least one of these courses must have a substantial student-led component. A list of such courses will be available on the department website each semester. A 4-credit independent study, internship, or preceptorship may also fulfill one of the upper level course requirements with prior departmental permission. *Culture and Context Requirement: One course that explores the social and cultural context of psychological science and/or critiques the theoretical, philosophical, and methodological underpinnings of psychological inquiry. Culture and Context Psychology 264—Psychology of Gender Psychology 266—History of Psychology Psychology 268—Psychology of Multiculturalism Psychology 269—Children, Families and Social Policy Psychology 370—Understanding and Confronting Racism Psychology 380—Community Psychology Psychology 488—African American Psychology Psychology 488—Culture and Psychology Psychology 488—Lives in Context Psychology 488—Development in Context This requirement may be met at any level of the curriculum, and courses that fulfill this requirement may also satisfy other requirements for the major (e.g., Culture and Psychology fulfills both the Culture and Context requirement as well as the upper level course requirement). *One other psychology course. No more than one independent project, internship or preceptorship can count towards the major. The capstone requirement in psychology may be satisfied by Directed Research (300). Minor Requirements Students who wish to complete a minor in psychology must complete the introductory course Psychology 100, a statistics or research methods course (Math 153, 154, or 155 or Psychology 201), and four additional courses beyond the introductory level, selected in consultation with a member of the department. At least one of these courses must be an upper level course (numbered 301 or above). Independent projects, internships and preceptorships may be included in the minor only with departmental permission. Honors Program The psychology major participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures and specific project expectations are available from either the department office or the Director of Academic Programs. Further Preparation Students concentrating in psychology, particularly those considering graduate work in psychology or related fields, may wish to take courses in the social sciences, biology, mathematics, cognitive and neuroscience studies, and philosophy. Members of the department can help students decide which courses best meet their academic and vocational interests. Topics Courses 194, 294, 394, 494 Topics courses change annually with course descriptions available at the time of registration. The course description will give the prerequisites and whether the course will count toward the Group A, Group B, or Culture and Context major requirements. (4 credits)
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