Psychology
(Psy)
This discipline is in the Division of the Social Sciences. The psychology curriculum focuses on understanding the scientific method and applying it to the problems of the behavioral
sciences
and individual and social human behavior. It provides students with basic
methodological skills, practice in applying these skills, and an introduction
to core areas of psychology.
The
courses meet the needs of liberal arts students as well as students planning to
specialize in one of the fields of psychology at the graduate level.
Objectives—(1) Awareness of the range
of knowledge (data, methods) in psychology;
(2) competency in translating behavioral questions into the terms of
scientific inquiry; (3)
competency
in reading and critically synthesizing the technical literature in psychology;
(4) competency in quantifying and
statistically analyzing behavior; (5) awareness of ethical issues
in
psychology.
Psy
1101-1102——Foundations of Psychology I-Il
Math
1601—Introduction to Statistics
or
Math 2601—Statistical Methods
IS
4101—Introduction to Professional Conduct Codes, Legal Constraints, and Ethics
in the Human Services
4
credits from:
Psy 3101—Learning Theory and Behavior
Modification
Psy 3111—Cognition I
Psy 3112—Cognition II
Psy 3201—Comparative Psychology
Psy 3211—Biological Psychology
20
additional credits in Psy 3xxx or 4xxx courses
or Mgmt 3151—Human Resources Management I
or Pol 3263—Political Psychology at least
14 credits of which must be earned in courses
other than:
Psy 4101—Helping Relationships
Psy 4896—Field Experiences In Psychology
Mgmt 3151—Human Resources Management I
Pol 3263—Political Psychology
and which must include an approved
empirical research project of at least 4 credits or its equivalent. The
approved research project is normally completed in one of the empirical
investigations courses:
Psy 4610—Empirical Investigations in
Cognitive Psychology
Psy 4620—Empirical Investigations in
Biological Psychology
Psy 4630—Empirical Investigations in
Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychological Intervention
Psy 4640—Empirical Investigations in
Developmental Psychology
Psy 4650—Empirical Investigations in Social
Psychology
or with an approved senior honors project
(Psy 4994—Senior Honors Project)
Courses
with grades of D may not be used to meet the major requirements.
The
writing component of the general education requirements may be met in the
following courses that require writing assignments and/or term papers and are
required for the major:
Psy
1101-1102. Foundations of Psychology I-II
Any
one of the “Empirical Investigations” courses:
Psy
4610—Empirical Investigations in Cognitive Psychology
Psy
4620-Empirical Investigations in Biological Psychology
Psy
4630—Empirical Investigations in Personality, Psychopathology, and
Psychological Intervention
Psy
4640—Empirical Investigations in Developmental Psychology
Psy
4650—Empirical Investigations in Social Psychology
Psy
4994—Senior Honors Project
The
computing component of the general education requirements may be met in the
following courses that require computer activities and are required for the
major:
Math
1601—Introduction to Statistics or Math 2601—Statistical Methods
Any
one of the “Empirical Investigations” courses:
Psy
4610-Empirical Investigations in Cognitive Psychology
Psy
4620—Empirical Investigations in Biological Psychology
Psy
4630—Empirical Investigations in Personality, Psychopathology, and
Psychological Intervention
Psy 4640—Empirical Investigations in
Developmental Psychology
Psy
4650—Empirical Investigations in Social Psychology
Psy
4994—Senior Honors Project
Psy 3601—Quantitative Methods in Psychology also
entails extensive computer use, though it is not required for the major.
Required
courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.
Psy
1101-1102—Foundations of Psychology I-II
Math
1601—Introduction to Statistics
or
Math 2601—Statistical Methods
IS
4101—Introduction to Professional Conduct Codes, Legal Constraints, and Ethics
in the Human Services
4
credits from:
Psy 3101—Learning Theory and Behavior
Modification
Psy 3111—Cognition I
Psy 3112—Cognition II
Psy 3201—Comparative Psychology
Psy 3211—Biological Psychology
10
additional credits in y 3xxx or 4xxx courses at least 6 credits of which must
be earned in courses
other than;
Psy 4101—Helping Relationships
Psy 4896—Field Experiences In Psychology
Courses
with grades of D may not be used to meet the minor requirements.
Students
seeking licensure in any of the social sciences must complete a social science
major. Psychology majors seeking licensure must also complete a social science
major and the required
professional
education courses, including methods (SScE 4103—Methods of Teaching Social
Science in the Secondary School) and student teaching in social studies.
The following courses are recommended for
teacher candidates who are not majoring in psychology but expect to teach an
occasional psychology course;
Psy
1101-1102—Foundations of Psychology I-II
Psy
3301—Personality 1; Dimensions and Assessment Psy 3311—Personality II and
Psychopathology I
Psy
3312—Psychopathology II
Psy
3611—History and Philosophy of Psychology
one
course from:
Psy 3111—Cognition I
Psy 3112—Cognition II
Psy 3211—Biological Psychology
Psy 3401—Developmental Psychology I: Child
Psychology
Psy 3402—Developmental Psychology II:
Adolescence
Psy 3403—Developmental Psychology III:
Adulthood, Aging, and Death
Math 1601—Introduction to Statistics or
Math 2601—Statistical Methods
Psy
1051f. Introduction to Psychology. (SS;4 Cr)
An
introduction to the science of mind and behavior intended for those not
planning to major in psychology; does not count toward the requirements of the
psychology major and is insufficient as a prerequisite for psychology
labcourses. Topics include history of the field, biological bases for behavior,
life span development, memory, cognition, learning, social processes,
personality, and psychopathology. Includes laboratory/discussion sessions.
Psy
1061 f,s. Introduction to the Development of the Child and Adolescent. (SS;4
cr)
Theory,
data, and research approaches in development from birth through adolescence.
Prenatal and physical development as well as perceptual, cognitive, language,
personality, and social development. Multicultural/global perspective. Does not
count for elective credit for the 16-credit psychology component of the LAHS
major or for the psychology major or minor.
Psy
1071f. Human Sexuality. (SS;4 Cr)
Survey
of aspects of human sexuality, including intimacy and communication; male and
female anatomy, physiology, and response; development of identity, sex role,
and gender orientation; varieties of sexual expression;
pregnancy
and childbirth; contraception and disease prevention; sexual coercion and
abuse; sexual dysfunctions and their treatment.
Psy
1081s. Drugs and Human Behavior. (SS; 2cr)
Survey
of psychoactive drugs, their effects on mind and behavior, and prevention and
treatment of drug abuse.
Psy
11O1s. Foundations of Psychology I. (SS;4 Cr)
Biological
and cognitive bases of behavior. Topics include brain structure and function,
sensory processes, cognition, learning theory, and evolutionary perspectives on
behavior. Includes lab.
Psy
1102f. Foundations of Psychology II. (SS; 4cr; QP—Math 1150 or Math 3605;
SP—Math 1601 or Math 2601; not offered 1999-2000)
Complex
human behavior and development; development across the life span. social
psychology, emotion and motivation, personality, psychopathology, psychology of
health, and psychological interventions. Includes lab.
Psy
3051s.The Psychology of Women. (HDiv; 4 Cr; not offered 1999-2000)
Feminist
approach to the psychological study of women’s personality, behavior,
development, language issues, motivation, work and family lives, sexuality,
health and psychobiology, adjustment and therapy, and victimization experiences.
Focuses on women of color, feminist research methodology, and feminist analysis
of psychological theories of women.
Psy
31O1f. Learning Theory and Behavior Modification.
(SS;
4cr; QP—1203; SP—1101,1102)
Major
theories of learning and their importance for understanding human and nonhuman
behavior. Classical and operant conditioning, generalization, discrimination,
stimulus control, animal cognition. Behavior modification theories and
techniques and their application to clinical populations. Lab projects
demonstrate learning and behavior modification theories, concepts, and
techniques and illustrate research methods and theory testing. Includes lab.
Psy
3111f. Cognition I. (SS; 4 cr; QP—1203, Math 1150 or Math 3605; SP—1101, Math
1601 or Math 2601 or #)
Empirical
study of sensory processes and perceptual organization with emphasis on vision
and audition. Anatomy and physiology of sense organs, psychophysics, signal
detection theory, attention, speech perception, and perceptual-motor
coordination. Includes lab.
Psy
3112s. Cognition II. 155; 4cr; QP-1 203, Math 1150 or Math 3605; SP—1 101, Math
1601 or Math 2601 or #) Empirical study of memory, language behaviors,
representation of knowledge, judgment, decision making, problem solving, and
creative thinking. Includes lab.
Pay
3201 s. Comparative Psychology. (Sci-L;4 Cr; QP—1 201, 1202or Biol 11
l4cr#;SP—1 101 or Biol 21 11)
Phylogenetic
comparison of animal behavior emphasizing mechanisms of adaptation. Mechanisms
of speciation, behavior genetics, evolution and ontogeny of the central nervous
system, ethological determinants of behavior and learning. Includes lab.
Psy
3211s. Biological Psychology. (Sci-L;5 cr;QP—1203 or Biol 1114 or
#;SP—1101,1102)
Brain
organization and function; an emphasis on an understanding of the neural
processes that underlie human and nonhuman behavior. Incorporates information
from psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, physiology, chemistry, neurology,
and zoology to investigate the physiological basis of behavior. Topics include
sensory processes, drugs and addiction, biological rhythms. sexual
differentiation, reproduction, methods in neuroscience. Neuropsychological
disorders. and clinical assessment. Lab projects focus on neuroanatomical
organization and function of the brain. (4 hrs lect. 1 hr lab)
Psy
3221f. Behavioral Biology of Women. (Sci; 2cr; not offered 1999-2000)
Exploration
of proximate and ultimate influences on female behavior in human and nonhuman
species. Sexual differentiation. gender differences in cognition, biological
basis of sexual orientation, female sexual selection, and dominance.
Psy
3301f. Personality I: Dimensions and Assessment.
(SS;
2cr; QP—t 201,1202, Math 1150 or Math 3605; SP—1051 or 11O1-1102, Math 1601 or
Math 2601)
Nature
of personality constructs and theories. Nature and measurement of personal
traits; their dimensional structure, stability. development, and heritability.
Psy
3302. Personality.
(SS;
4cr; SP-1051 or 1101-1102, Stat 1601 or 2601; SS)
Nature
of personality constructs and theories. Conscious
vs. nonconscious processes; emotion and motivation;
nature and measurement of personal traits; their
dimensional structure, stability, development, and
heritability.
Psy
3311 f. Personality II and Psychopathology I. (SS; 2cr; QP—1201, 1202, Math
1150 or Math 3605; SP—3301)
Nature
and interaction of conscious and nonconscious cognitive processing, emotion,
and motivation; relation to anxiety-based, affective, substance-use, and
personality disorders.
Psy
3312s. Psychopathology II. ISS; 2cr; QP—3400; SP—3311)
Major
psychotic and organic psychological disorders and their treatment, including
major affective disorders, schizophrenia, and major childhood disorders.
Psy
3313. Psychopathology. (4.0 cr; SP-3301 0r 3311 0r
3302, Stat 1601 0r 2601; SS)
Psychological disorders and their treatment,
including anxiety, personality, affective, schizophrenic, and
other recognized disorders of children and adults.
Psy
3401f. Developmental Psychology I: Child Psychology, (SS;4cr;QP—1201;SP—1051 or
1101-1102)
Theory,
data, and research in development from conception to adolescence. Prenatal and
physical development as well as perceptual, cognitive, personality, and social
development. Language acquisition and Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
Psy
3402s. Developmental Psychology II: Adolescence.
(SS;2cr;QP—1201,
3500 or 1350;SP—1051 or 11O1-1102, 3401 or 1061)
Theory,
data, and research in adolescent development with emphasis on physical,
cognitive, and social development.
Psy
3403s. Developmental Psychology Ill: Adulthood, Aging,and Death. (SS;2
cr;QP—1201;SP—1051 or 1101-1102)
Theory,
data, and research concerning the age group from young adulthood to old age.
Emphasis on physical, cognitive, and social changes.
Pay
3501f. Social Psychology. (SS; 4cr; QP—1 201,1202 or Soc 1100 or #; SP—1051 or
1102 or Soc 1101 or Theories and research in the study of interpersonal
behavior. Role, self, social learning, exchange, person perception, cognitive
consistency, and interpersonal transactions.
Psy
3511s. Applied Social Psychology. (SS; 2cr; QP—3525 or #;SP—3501 or #)
A
specific topic among applied social psychology fields (e.g., health psychology,
psychology of law, environmental psychology) will be explored. Emphasis will be
placed on the use of theories and techniques learned in Psy 3501 for the
purpose of understanding social issues and/or affecting change. Topics will be
announced prior to registration.
Psy
3601 s. Quantitative Methods in Psychology. (M/SR; 4cr; OP—1203, Math 1150 or
Math 3605; SP-1101-1102, Math 1601 or Math 2601)
Intermediate
course in research design and data analysis. Analysis of variance. regression
and correlation, non-parametric methods, use of microcomputer statistical
packages.
Psy
3611s. History and Philosophy of Psychology. (Hist; 2Cr; not offered 2000-2001)
Historical
roots and comparative features of major theoretical systems in psychology,
including their viewpoints on scientific methodology, research interests, and
techniques. Component variables, hypotheses, and laws of structural, functional,
behavioristic, Gestalt. psychoanalytic, attd existential movements and their
modern syntheses
Psy
41O1f,s. Helping Relationships. ISS;4 cr;QP—3400; SP—331 1)
Approaches
to counseling and psychotherapy. Theones of helping relationships. Acquisition of
helping skills, including attending behavior, reflection of feeling,
paraphrasing, confrontation, and summarization. Major humanistic, cognitive,
and behavioral approaches. Didactic instruction, observation of counseling and
psychotherapeutic techniques, and practical experiences.
Psy
4610f. Empirical Investigations in Cognitive Psychology. (SS; 4cr; repeatable;
QP—321 0 or 3211; SP—31 1 or 31121
Empirical
investigations by students in any area covered by Cognitive Psychology I and
II, as well as related areas. Includes lab.
Psy
4620f. Empirical Investigations in Biological Psychology. (Sci; 4cr;
repeatable; QP—3320; SP—3211)
Empirical
investigations by students in any area covered by Biological Psychology, as
well as related areas. Includes lab.
Psy
4630f. Empirical Investigations in Personality, Psychopathology, and
Psychological Intervention. (SS; 4cr; repeatable;QP—3400;SP—3311)
Empirical
investigations in human emotion, motivation, individual differences,
psychopathology, and psychological intervention. Includes lab.
Psy
4640f. Empirical Investigations in Developmental Psychology. (SS;4 Cr;
repeatable;QP-3500 or 3501 or 3502; SP—3401 or 3402 or 3403, #)
Individual
reading and empirical research on any topic.
Objective is greater depth than is possible in Psy 3401, 3402, 3403 and demonstration of research
competency.
Includes
lab.
Pay
4650f. Empirical Investigations in Social Psychology.
(SS;
4cr; repeatable; QP—3525; SP—3501 or #) Seminar instruction on topics of
student and staff interests. Students will complete an empirical project and
paper. Includes lab.
Pay
4896f,s. Field Experiences in Psychology. (SS taken for 2 or more cr); 1-4 Cr;
repeatable, only 4cr may be applied to the BA or the Psy major; QP—#, which
normally requires 3425
for
work in psychiatric settings, 3400 or 3500 or 3502 for work in schools; SP—#,
which normally requires 41O1 for work in psychiatric settings, 3301, 3311,3401
or 3402 for work in
schools;
S-N only)
Individually
arranged, supervised observation of and assistance with activities of
professional psychologists in schools, clinics, hospitals, and other field
settings.
Psy
1993f,s, 2993f,s, 3993f,s, 4993f,s. Directed Study. (1-5 cr; repeatable; prereq
#)
Individualized
instruction for advanced undergraduates. Content and manner of instruction
depends on interests of students and faculty. Individual research and reading
projects in selected areas supervised by faculty members as well as seminars
concerned with in-depth exploration of topics of current interest; topics to be announced.
Pay
4994f,s. Senior Honors Project. (1-5 Cr; repeatable; prereq participation in
Honors Program, #) A substantial scholarly or creative work (at the
undergraduate level) within the discipline.
Successful completion of the senior honors project is one of the
requirements for graduating from
UMM
“with honors.”