1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Psychology Professors: Stanley N. Ballard, Chairman; Jack H. Scott Associate Professor: Robert D. Abbas The objectives of the Department of Psychology are: Psychology 71 1. To provide an intensive introduction to the basic problems of the science of psychology, their historical development, and the important practical issues to which they are related. 2. To provide a core of courses in the discipline that will enable students to gain the background necessary for graduate study in psychology. 3. To aid students in their personal adjustment to everyday life through an under– standing of human behavior. 4. To provide courses in psychology necessary for teacher certification. 5. To prepare students to be a "generalist" or a middle level professional person who will work directly with people in out-patient or in-patient settings. Career opportunities are beginning to open up for college graduates who have majored in psychology. Often the student will have to "search out" the job opportunities, but they are becoming more available. Opportunities can be found in state hospitals and mental health centers, state institutions for the retarded and county programs for the retarded, community health and social agencies, geriatric facilities, and in certain correctional and rehabilitation centers. Requirements for a Major in Psychology. Fifty-five quarter hours in Psychology including: 160 General Psychology ........................................5 261 Psychological Statistics I ....................................5 264 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior ...........................5 361 History and Systems of Psychology .......................... .4 365 Psychology of Learning .................................... .4 366 Fundamentals of Counseling ................................5 368 Experimental Psychology ...................................5 369 Social Psychology ........................................ .4 464A Literature Seminar in Psychology .......................... .4 Additional hours in Psychology ..................................15 Majors in psychology are encouraged to take a broad spectrum of courses in their undergraduate education. Course work in biology, mathematics, and philosophy is highly desirable. SM120, 216, 203, 306, 184, 185, 281, 282, 283, 384 and BE220 and 322 are courses that are especially relevant to the psychology major. Requirements for a Minor in Psychology. Twenty-four quarter hours in psychology including 160 and 264. Requirements for a Major in Behavioral Science. A major designed for students interested in individual and group behavior. This area is recommended for students who desire to work with people in the various settings offered by the fields of psychology and social work. Eighty quarter hours including: 160 General Psychology .....................................5 264 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior .........................5