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PSYCHOLOGY
G-PY 101 Introduction to Psychology
3 hours
A survey of psychology emphasizing applications to the life of the
student. Assumptions of psychological scientists are examined and
scientific methods of investigating and reasoning about human behavior
are introduced. (Fall, Spring)
PY 204 Child and Adolescent Development
3-4 hours
A basic course dealing with the various processes of child and adolescent
development. The overarching goal or mission of the course is to
present the basic knowledge of child development in an applied context
in which the established knowledge base of child psychology is used
to suggest solutions to social problems of children in this society
and in the world community. Prerequisite: G-PY 101 Introduction
to Psychology. (Spring)
PY/SO 210 Human Sexuality
3 hours
A study of female roles, male roles, values, life adjustments, sexual
identities, religion, language, and behavior differences based on
cultural, educational and socioeconomic factors related to human
sexuality. Course uses lectures, audio-visuals, discussions, guest
resource persons, assigned readings, and projects or papers to present
information.
PY 250 Managing Behavior and Emotions
2 hours
An applied methods course in behavior management and self-control.
Students acquire techniques for the management of both positive
and negative behaviors in themselves (behavioral self-control) and
in others (behavior management). Cognitive methods are included,
as well as techniques for self-control of emotions and teaching
emotional self-control to others, especially children.
PY 295 Field Experience in Psychology
1-4 hours
Various types of placements are available for practical experience
relevant to the psychology major. Examples: institutions for people
with developmental disabilities, adolescent group-homes, the Big
Brother/Big Sister program, and others.
PY/SO 303 Social Psychology
3 hours
A study of the individual as he/she is affected by other persons.
Topics covered include: interpersonal relations, social learning,
conformity and individuality, attitudes, groups and organizations,
and others. Discussion and involvement methods are emphasized. Prerequisite:
6 hours in the behavioral sciences or instructor consent. (Spring)
PY 305 Abnormal Psychology
3-4 hours
A study of behaviors variously classified as abnormal, psychopathic,
sociopathic, disordered, mentally ill, retarded, neurotic, psychotic,
deviant and others. Prerequisite: 6 hours in psychology and junior
standing. (Fall)
PY/SO 308 Counseling
3 hours
A study of the theory and practice of counseling including a survey
of the various systems of psychotherapy (person-centered therapy,
psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy,
etc.) and learning, through role-play, of skills needed to be a
helper. Prerequisite: PY 405 or instructor consent. (Spring)
PY/SO 335 Research Methods I
4 hours
The basic research methods course for behavioral science majors.
Correlational, survey, and case study techniques, basic experimental
design, research ethics, and general professional conduct of empirical
investigation are studied in a team-taught format. Lecture, laboratory,
and practical field exercises are used as learning methods. Prerequisite:
G-MA221. Concurrent enrollment is acceptable. (Fall)
PY/SO 336 Research Methods II
3 hours
The second of the two basic research methods courses for behavioral
science majors. Relatively advanced scientific research designs
and statistical analyses are studied. SPSS, a statistical package
is used for most of the work in the course. Prerequisites: G-MA
221 and PY/SO 335.
PY/SO 375 Junior Seminar
1 hour
Several topics and issues will be examined in a seminar format.
These include ethical practices and concerns as they relate to research
and clinical work, the development and execution of basic and applied
research, and career development and related matters. Students will
work toward developing appropriate research topics for their senior
theses and may explore internship opportunities. (Spring)
PY 405 Personality Theories
3 hours
Personality is the field within psychology that specializes in how
individuals think, feel, and behave with an emphasis on the person
as a whole. The course covers the five basic approaches to personality:
the trait approach, the biological approach, the psychoanalytic
approach, the phenomenological approach, and the behaviorist/learning
theory/cognitive approach. Junior or Senior standing or permission
of the instructor required. (Fall)
PY 415 Learning, Memory, Cognition
3 hours
An advanced survey course dealing specifically with current research
findings in the area of cognitive psychology. The course will focus
on what psychological science has discovered about human learning,
memory, and forgetting. Prerequisite: G-PY 101, PY 303, PY/SO 335
or instructor consent. (Spring, odd years)
PY 430 Health Psychology
3 hours
A study of fundamentals of human psychological factors in health,
wellness, and "physical" disease states, and fundamentals
of genetic and biochemical factors in psychological disease states.
Specific topics include: stress, pain, cancer, coping with chronic
illness, smoking, chemical abuse, eating and weight regulation,
exercise, other issues of prevention, and problems of health care
systems.
PY 445 Readings and Research in Psychology
1-4 hours
An opportunity to take a course by readings that is not offered
in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
(By appointment)
PY 450 History and Systems of Psychology
3 hours (Language Intensive)
A study of psychology's origins, development as a field, and current
status, examined in a seminar format. Prerequisite: Upper division
majors/minors only or instructor consent. (Spring, even years)
PY/SO 475 Senior Seminar/Thesis
2 hours (Language Intensive)
This is the culminating or capstone course for behavioral science
majors. Coordinated guidance is given on the preparation of the
Senior Thesis. Discussion of current topics in sociology and psychology
is combined with guidance on practical matters such as application
to graduate study, developing a career, and so on.
PY 495 Field Experience in Psychology
1-4 hours
More advanced placements and arrangements in applied psychology.
See PY 295. NOTE: PY 495 requires permission of the instructor before
enrollment.
Individualized Courses Available
PY 295/495 Field Experience 1-4 hours
PY 299/499 Independent Study 1-4 hours
PY 388 Career Connections 1-12 hours
PY 445 Readings and Research 1-4 hours
SOCIOLOGY
G-SO 101 Introduction to Sociology
3 hours
An introduction to the general field of sociology and its principle
subdivisions; the nature of culture; the socialization of the individual;
the character and behavior of social groups; social organization
and institutions; social interaction, deviant behavior and social
change. (Fall)
SO 102 Introduction to Human Service Education
3 hours
An introduction to the history and theories of service and an analysis
of and opportunity to experience modes of service in today's society.
(Offered on demand)
G-SO 202 Minorities in the U.S.
3-4 hours
An exploration of the problems faced by physical, cultural, economic,
and behavioral minority groups in American society; the causes and
consequences of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination; the
nature of minority-majority group interaction; current crises and
possible solutions; and some comparison with similar situations
in other countries. Prerequisite: Course not open to first semester
freshmen. Second semester freshmen by instructor consent. (Fall,
Spring)
SO 206 Social Problems
3-4 hours
A study of contemporary American and world social problems, including
prostitution, drug addiction, poverty, sexism, racism, and war.
(Fall)
PY/SO 210 Human Sexuality
3 hours
A study of female roles, male roles, values, life adjustments, sexual
identities, religion, language, and behavior differences based on
cultural, educational and socioeconomic factors related to human
sexuality. Course uses lectures, audio-visuals, discussions, guest
resource persons, assigned readings, and projects or papers to present
information.
G-SO 246 Marriage and Family
3-4 hours
This course explores the institution of marriage and family in American
society from a sociological perspective. Topics covered include
socialization, dating, courtship, marriage, parenting, dysfunctions,
divorce and remarriage. Family dynamics and major social changes
affecting the family are discussed. The course allows the individual
to explore her/his own marriage and family attitudes and experiences.
(Interterm, Spring)
SO 285/PE 285 Sociological Implications of Sport & Recreation
2 hours
A study of the interrelationships of sport and society.
SO/PY 303 Social Psychology
3 hours
A study of the individual as he/she is affected by other persons.
Topics covered include: interpersonal relations, social learning,
conformity and individuality, attitudes, groups and organizations,
and others. Discussion and involvement methods are emphasized. Prerequisite:
6 hours in the behavioral sciences or instructor consent. (Spring)
PY/SO 308 Counseling
3 hours
A study of the theory and practice of counseling including a survey
of the various systems of psychotherapy (person-centered therapy,
psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy,
etc.) and learning, through role-play, of skills needed to be a
helper. (Spring)
SO/PY 335 Research Methods I
4 hours
The basic research methods course for behavioral science majors.
Correlational, survey, and case study techniques, basic experimental
design, research ethics, and general professional conduct of empirical
investigation are studied in a team-taught format. Lecture, laboratory,
and practical field exercises are used as learning methods. Prerequisite:
G-MA 221. Concurrent enrollment is acceptable. (Fall)
SO/PY 336 Research Methods II
3 hours
The second of the two basic research methods courses for behavioral
science majors. Relatively advanced scientific research designs
and statistical analyses are studied. SPSS, a statistical package,
is used for most of the work in the course. Prerequisites: G-MA
221 and SO/PY 335.
SO/PY 375 Junior Seminar
1 hour
Several topics and issues will be examined in a seminar format.
These include ethical practices and concerns as they relate to research
and clinical work, the development and execution of basic and applied
research, and career development and related matters. Students will
work toward developing appropriate research topics for their senior
theses and may explore internship opportunities. (Spring)
SO 401 Sociological Theory
4 hours
A review and analysis of historical sociological theory including
the masters of sociology: Durkheim, Weber, Marx, Pareto, Veblen,
and others. Prerequisite: Six hours in sociology. (Fall, odd years)
SO 425 Deviant Behavior
3 hours
This course exposes the student to the perspectives, principles,
issues and research findings of the deviant behavior field. Topics
covered include: poverty, substance abuse, prostitution, homosexuality,
violent behavior, family violence, mental disorders, crime and social
control. Prerequisite: SO 206, SO/PY 335 or instructor consent.
(Spring, even years)
SO 450 Proseminar in Sociology
3 hours
An advanced-level seminar to integrate the information learned in
earlier sociology courses. The goal is to bring full circle the
sociological knowledge of students who are about to graduate. The
course will explore a number of enduring sociological issues, including
the meaning of sociology, the purpose of sociology and the effect
sociology has on the world. Prerequisite: Upper division majors/minors
only or instructor consent. (Spring, odd years)
SO/PY 475 Senior Seminar/Thesis
2 hours (Language Intensive)
This is the culminating or capstone course for behavioral science
majors. Coordinated guidance is given on the preparation of the
Senior Thesis. Discussion of current topics in sociology and psychology
is combined with guidance on practical matters such as application
to graduate study, developing a career, and so on.
SO 495 Field Placement
2-8 hours
Practical experience working in an established social agency, mental
health clinic, or correctional institution. Supervision and direction
given on the job by the agency personnel. College personnel visit
and give consultation.
Individualized Courses Available
295/495 Field Experience 1-4 hours
299/499 Independent Study 1-4 hours
388 Career Connections 1-12 hours
445 Readings and Research 1-4 hours
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer to the latest
Course Catalog 08-09 (1.8MB .pdf) and
Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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