School of Science and Engineering: Psychology
2008-2009 Academic Year
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one course must be taken from each of the three following areas: psychobiology:
367, 368, and 370; social, developmental, and cognitive processes: 321, 324, 325,
331, 339, 340, 343, and 363; and applications and techniques: 301, 313, 318, 320,
333, 334, 365, 371, 373, 611, 613, and 650. In addition, students majoring in
psychology must complete the math courses necessary for the BS, one SSE
laboratory course (and its co requisite) outside of PSYC, and two 3 cr. non
laboratory SSE courses that are outside (but may be cross-listed with) PSYC.
By petitioning the department curriculum committee, the student majoring in
psychology may substitute 6 credits above the introductory level taken in another
SSE department for one of the required 300-level non-laboratory psychology
electives.
MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A major in psychology and early childhood education is possible by completing
the following courses: Psychology 100 or H101 or 102, 209, 318, 320, 321, 323,
325, 326, 334, 335, PSYC 365 or Sociology 103, and one course from the
psychobiology group. Students also must complete a series of education courses
in early childhood education. Refer to the Office of Teacher Preparation and
Certification for a description of these courses and other requirements. Students
receive the B.A. degree and must complete the College and School of Liberal Arts
core requirements.
A minor in psychology requires Psychology 100, H101 or 102; 209; a psychology
laboratory course (beyond 209); and two additional three or four-credit
psychology courses at or above the 300 level.
PSYC 100 Introductory Psychology (3)
Prof. Alvarez, Prof, Hebert, Prof. Wyland. Fundamentals of contemporary
psychology, including topics such as scientific methodology, heredity and
behavior, principles of learning, physiological substrates of behavior, perception,
social interaction, and mental health. Students may receive credit for only one
introductory course: 100, H101 or 102.
PSYC H101 Seminar in General Psychology (4)
Staff. Basics of psychology including topics such as scientific methodology,
physiological bases of behavior, behavioral and cognitive development, animal
behavior, psychological testing, social perception and influence, disorders of
behavior and affect, and applications of psychology. Discussions, lectures,
demonstrations, and an emphasis on writing. Enrollment limited to twenty
freshmen. Students may receive credit for only one introductory course: 100,
H101 or 102.