1983-1984 Academic Catalog

66-261 Psychological Statistics -A, Sp 5 hours Designed to provide an elementary coverage of descriptive and sampling statistics commonly used in psychology. This includes problems of measurement, measures of central tendency and dis– persion, linear correlation, prediction, and simple tests of signifi– cance. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology. 66-264 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior -Sp, Su 5 hours Focus upon etiology, symptomatology, and prognosis of psycho– logical disturbance. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology. 66-361 and of Psychology - A 4 hours Major trends the development of psychology from its begin– ning to the present. Emphasis is placed upon contemporary theory. Prerequishe: 66-160 General Psychology. 66-363 Psychological Measurement - W 5 hours An analysis of theoretical principles and assumptions basic to the measurement of human characteristics and behavior. Offers training in the construction, selection, and use of psychological tests. Prerequisite: 66-261 Psychological Statistics. 66-364 Industrial 4 hours Psychology applied to the world of work. Emphasis is on the methodology and activities of industrial/organizational psycholo– gists. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology, 66-261 Psychol– ogical Statistics or 11-211 Quantitative Methods. (Alternate, odd 66-365 Psychology of -W 4 Concepts and theories oflearning with emphasis placed on per– sonal applications of accepted procedures. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology. 66-366 Fundamentals of Counseling - W, Sp 5 hours An introductory course emphasizing the underlying philoso– phies, current theories, and accepted procedures of counseling. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology 66-367 '"--- A hours Group processes a variety of group settings are the focus as this course explores the interaction of individuals and groups. Each student participates in a growth group as a part of the course. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology. (Alternate, odd years) 66-369 Social Psychology - Sp 5 hours The study of the behavior of individuals as it is influenced by past and/or present interactions with social factors. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psychology. 66-372 Psychology of - W hours Contemporary theories of the development, organization, and dynamics of personality. Prerequisite: 66-160 General Psycholo- Psychological Research, Methods A 3 hours An introduction to methods utilized in psychological research with emphasis placed on experimental methodology and research design. Prerequisite: 66-261 Psychological Statistics. 66-374 Psychological Research, Practice W 3 hours An application of the principles presented in 66-261 and 66-373. Students design, execute, and analyze a psychological research project which is written up in journal article form. Pre– requisite: 66-373 Psychological Research Methodology 66-460 Study in - A, W, 1-4 Independent research carried out by the advanced psychology student in an area of interest and usefulness to the student. Pre– requisite: Twelve quarter hours of psychology and permission of instructor. 66-464 Literature Seminar 4 hours Reports and discussions of research literature in psychology. Required of all psychology majors during their senior year. Pre– requisite: Major or minor in psychology or consent of instructor. 66-465 through 66-471 Special Topics Seminar 1-4 hours Various topics to be offered as interest demands. Available to students with advanced standing in psychology. Prerequisite: Major or minor in psychology and consent of instructor. 66-465 Seminar in Physiological Psychology 66-466 Seminar in Biofeedback 66-467 Seminar in Cognition and Perception 66-468 Seminar in Motivation 66-470 Seminar in Behavior Problems in Children 66-471 Seminar in Psycholinguistics 66-499 Psychology Internship -A, W, Sp, Su 5-16 hours Junior and senior psychology majors who engage in psycho– logical activity at a clinic, hospital, or other mental health institu– tion may register for 5 to 16 hours credit. The approval of the de– partment is necessary for any proposed internship. One member of the psychology department will supervise the student's in– ternship. The psychology department will determine the number of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience.