1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Psychology Applied Psychology The applied psychology major relates psycholo~ical theory, research, and principles to the everyday world. Five emphases are available: child and family studies, counseling, gerontol– ogy, health psychology, and industrial/organizational psychol- ogy. . . Course requirements involve 90 hours mcludmg 53 hours of core requirements and 37 hours in an area of emphasis. Psychology core requirements .............................................. 53 MIS-100 Introduction to Computers ........................................ 2 PYCH-100 Orientation to Psychology ...................................... 1 PYCH-160Genera1Psychology ................................................ 5 PYCH-261 Psychological Statistics .......................................... 5 PYCH-264PsychologyofAbnormalBehavior ........................ 5 PYCH~361 History and Systems of Psychology ...................... 4 PYCH-365 Psychology ofLearning .......................................... 4 PYCH-366Fundamentals ofCounseling .................................. 5 PYCH-369Socia1Psychology .................................................. 5 P'(CH-373Psychologica1Research .......................................... 5 PYCH-376CognitivePsychology ............................................ 4 PYCH-464LiteratureSeminarinPsychology ........................... 4 Humandevelopment elective (select one not required in the chosen emphasis) .................................................................... 4 PYCH-270ChildDevelopment .............................................. 4 PYCH-370Adolescent Development .................................... 4 PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging ........................... 4 j;;.ofessor of Psychology Dr. Robert Abbas is a . n.n.•rhntnf!,rst experienced counselor. He teaches and researches Ill the mea growth and development. The child and family studies emphasis focuses on the development of traits that are commonly found in a healthy family. Healthy emotional and spiritual dimensions are empha– sized along with the analysis of factors that lead to dysfunc– tional behavior and inadequate spiritual development. Course requirements include: CRJU-231 JuvenileDelinquency .............................................. 5 PYCH-270ChildDevelopment ................................................. 4 PYCH-275ThePatentandtheChild ........................................ 4 PYCH-370AdolescentDevelopment ....................................... 4 PYCH-470Seminar-Behavioral Problems in Children ............... 4 PYCH-499 Internship in Child and Family Studies .............. 7-16 SOC-230Principles ofSociology ............................................. 5 SOC-371 Family and Society .................................................... 5 The counseling emphasis stresses short-term processes, healthy growth, rational planning, and decision making involved in helping people of all ages who have personal, social, or spiritual concerns. Course requirements include: PYCH-363 Psychological and Educational Measurement ..................................................................... ···· 5 PYCH-367GroupDynamics ..................................................... 5 PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging .............................. 4 PYCH-372 Psychology ofPersonality ...................................... 4 PYCH-390Physiologica1Psychology ...................................... 5 PYCH-440CounselingSkills .................................................... 5 PYCH-499 Psychology Internship in Counseling ............... 7-16 The gerontology emphasis addresses physic~!, psy.chologi– cal, social, and spiritual development and expenence m the adult years. Course requirements include: . 4 PYCH-301 Death andDying ................................................... .. PYCH-367GroupDynamics ...................................................... 5 PYCH-371 Adult Development and Aging .............................. 4 PYCH-372PsychologyofPersonality ...................................... 4 PYCH-390Physiologica1Psychology ...................................... 5 PYCH-462SeminarinGerontology .......................................... 4 PYCH-499InternshipinGerontology .................................. 7-16 Psychology elective ................................................................ · 4