Student Handbook For Psychology Majors
Table of Contents The Program... 3 Mission Statement... 3 Goals of the Psychology Program... 3 Faculty... 3 Academic Honesty... 4 Senior Research Paper... 4 Program Description... 6 Course Description... 8 Work Sheet... 11
The Program The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers working with people. The program also provides those students wishing to go on to graduate work in psychology with a broad based psychology curriculum. Emphasis is placed on students developing skills in critical thinking, writing, and synthesizing research material. Mission To foster the study of human behavior through the development of scientific skills. Goals < The student will have the theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to function effectively in his/her chosen field or in graduate work. < The student will develop critical thinking < The student will have an understanding of psychology that reflects cultural diversity. < The student will have an understanding of the scientific methodology utilized to study human behavior. Program Objectives 1. The student will demonstrate their understanding of Social/Personality basis of human behavior. 2. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the biological basis of human behavior. 3. The student will demonstrate their understanding of developmental processes in human behavior. 4. The student will demonstrate their understanding of learning components in human behavior. 5. The student will demonstrate their understanding of applications of psychology to human behavior. 6. The student will demonstrate convergent thinking. 7. The student will demonstrate divergent thinking. 8. The student will demonstrate the dialectic approach to problem solving. 9. The student will demonstrate their understanding of commonalities and differences in world cultures regarding developmental influences. 10. The student will demonstrate their understanding of physiological commonalities and differences in world cultures and their effect on human behavior. 11. The student will demonstrate their understanding of commonalities and differences in learning styles across world cultures. 12. The student will demonstrate their understanding of commonalities and differences in socialization processes across world cultures. 13. The student will demonstrate their understanding of commonalities and differences in world cultures regarding the practical application of psychological principles.
14. The student will demonstrate the statistical analysis of research data. 15. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the variety of research methodologies employed in psychology to resolve a hypothesis. 16. The student will demonstrate their ability to use the American Psychological Association s publication style. 17. The student will demonstrate their ability to write coherently. 18. The student will demonstrate their ability to synthesize research findings. Diversity The Psychology Program is committed to diversity and the strengths it brings to the program. The program prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability. The program strives to instill in its students an understanding of differing cultures, mores and beliefs found within our society. Burke, Donald - Professor, Chair Memorial Hall 370 858-3138 don.burke@minotstateu.edu Faculty Cole-Harding, Shirley - Associate Professor Memorial Hall 230N 858-3044 shirley.cole-harding@minotstateu.edu Coleman, Casey - Assistant Professor Memorial 230B 858-4262 casey.coleman@minotstateu.edu Curl-Langager, Rita - Professor Memorial Hall 230H 858-3585 rita.curl-langager@minotstateu.edu Dobrinski, Darren - Assistant Professor Memorial Hall 230W 858-4257 darren.dobrinski@minotstateu.edu Markel, Paul - Associate Professor Memorial Hall 230S 858-4246 paul.markel@minotstateu.edu Michels, Vicki - Assistant Professor Memorial Hall 230P 858-3594 vicki.michels@minotstateu.edu Olson, Deb - Assistant Professor Memorial Hall 230K 858-4258 deb.olson@minotstateu.edu
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is at the very core of any college program. Any behavior deemed as academically dishonest by the department will result in an F for the class. Academic dishonesty would include, but is not limited to, the following types of behaviors: A. Misrepresenting another individual's work as one's own. Plagiarism. B. Copying from another student during an exam. C. Copying another students work. D. Allowing another student to copy a paper or other class assignment. E. Altering one's exam after grading for the purpose of enhancing one's grade. F. Submitting the same paper to more than one class. G. Use of any material not approved by the instructor during an exam H. Turning in reports intended to be based on field collected data but, in fact, it is not. An F for academic dishonesty can be appealed after the action. A student should follow the procedure set down in the Undergraduate Catalog on page 22. Carleton College is an excellent resource for examining academic honesty, the web site is http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/doc/honesty/
Senior Research Paper Psychology 490 Procedure and Standard Procedure 1. 1.A student interested in enrolling in psychology 490 should have an interest in a research topic applicable to psychology. 2.II. 2.Once the research topical area has been determined the student should seek out an MSU psychology faculty member with interests in the topical area as a 3.III. chair of the research project. 3.In consultation with the chair of the research project, the student should choose two additional faculty members to serve on the committee. 4.IV. 4.The student should obtain the Senior Research Project Form A from the AS/P/SW secretary. The student should then fill out the form and obtain the necessary signatures. This form should be returned to the secretary to place in the students file. 1.V. 1.In close consultation with the chair the student should work on their research endeavor. Constant feedback should be obtained from the chair concerning the methodology employed in the research and the quality of the work. 2.VI. 2.Upon completion of the research project which includes the writing of the report, the project chair will schedule a time for the committee to meet and review the paper. 3.VII. 4.VII I. 3.The student should photocopy three copies of the paper and disseminate them to the committee at least two weeks prior to the scheduled defense. 4.During the research defense, questions are fielded by the student author and a critique of the paper is provided by the committee. The student is then asked to leave the proceedings and the committee discusses the merits of the paper. The committee then assigns a grade to the project. The chair fills out the Senior Research Project Form B and places it in the students file. The student is then brought back into the proceedings and is informed of the decision by the committee. The chair then submits the grade to the Records office. Responsibility Student Student Student and Faculty Student Student Faculty Student 1.Faculty
Standard The Senior Research project is a high quality research paper befitting the 3 semester hours given for the project. Students should expect to carry out original research with the intent of publishing the document. In rare cases a student may successfully complete the Senior Research Project by doing a review of the literature. When this occurs however, the project should be thorough and extensive. It is imperative that the student be in constant contact with the chair of their committee to obtain input on the quality and direction of the project. This paper usually requires multiple rewrites on the part of the student. Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology: Program Description Credits applied to the psychology major may not be applied to the addiction studies major/minor/concentration. Psy 285, 485, and 486 may not be applied to the psychology major/minor/concentration. General Education...38 cr Required Psychology Core...29-30 cr Psy 241 Introduction to Statistics... 3 Psy 242 Research Methods in Psychology... 3 Psy 375 History and Systems of Psychology... 3 Elect one of the following... 2-3 Psy 490 Senior Research Paper (3) Psy 494 Senior Seminar in Psychology (2) Elect two from the following... 6 Psy 270 Abnormal Psychology (3) Psy 376 Social Psychology (3) Psy 411 Introduction to Personality Theories (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 349 Psychological and Pathological Effects of Drugs (3) Psy 365 Evolutionary Psychology (3) Psy 460 Sensation and Perception (3) Psy 465 Physiological Psychology (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 252 Child Psychology (3) Psy 352 Adolescent Psychology (3) Psy 379 Psychology of Adult & Aging (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 410 Cognitive Psychology (3) Psy 435 Theories of Learning (3) Psy 460 Sensation and Perception (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 313 Industrial Organizational Psychology (3) Psy 413 Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy (3) Psy 420 Family Dynamics (3) Psy 423 Introduction to Counseling (3) Psy 424 Advanced Counseling (3) Psy 473 Behavior Modification (3) Additional PSY electives (any 200-400 level courses are acceptable...6 cr Second major or minor/concentration(s)/or electives...54-55 cr Minimum Total Credits for Graduation...128 cr
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Psychology: Credits applied to the psychology major may not be applied to the addiction studies major/minor/concentration. Psy 285, 485, and 486 may not be applied to the psychology major/minor/concentration. General Education...38 cr Required Psychology Core...29-30 cr Psy 241 Introduction to Statistics... 3 Psy 242 Research Methods in Psychology... 3 Psy 375 History and Systems of Psychology... 3 Elect one of the following... 2-3 Psy 490 Senior Research Paper (3) Psy 494 Senior Seminar in Psychology (2) Elect two from the following... 6 Psy 270 Abnormal Psychology (3) Psy 376 Social Psychology (3) Psy 411 Introduction to Personality Theories (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 349 Psychological and Pathological Effects of Drugs (3) Psy 365 Evolutionary Psychology (3) Psy 460 Sensation and Perception (3) Psy 465 Physiological Psychology (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 252 Child Psychology (3) Psy 352 Adolescent Psychology (3) Psy 379 Psychology of Adult & Aging (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 410 Cognitive Psychology (3) Psy 435 Theories of Learning (3) Psy 460 Sensation and Perception (3) Elect one from the following... 3 Psy 313 Industrial Organizational Psychology (3) Psy 413 Theories and Practices of Psychotherapy (3) Psy 420 Family Dynamics (3) Psy 423 Introduction to Counseling (3) Psy 424 Advanced Counseling (3) Psy 473 Behavior Modification (3) Additional PSY electives (any 200-400 level courses are acceptable...6 cr Professional Education Sequence (34-38 cr) SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children... 3 Elect one of the following:... 3 Psy 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology Psy 312 Adolescent Psychology SS 283 The Ethnic Experience in America... 3 SS 391 Social Science Methods and Micro Teaching... 3 ED 201 Introduction to Teaching... 1 ED 310 Foundations of Education... 3 ED 320 Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment... 3 ED 380 Technology in Teaching... 2 ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment... 2 ED 470 Teaching Diverse learners... 2 ED 491, 492, 493, 494, 495 Student Teaching... 12-16 Electives... 11-16 Minimum Total Credits for Graduation...128 cr
Psychology Minor Psy 285, 485, and 486 may not be applied to the psychology minor. Psy 201 Dynamics of Adjustive Behavior and mental Health... 3 Psy 270 Abnormal Psychology... 3 Psy Electives (not including Psy 111)... 18 Psychology Concentration Psy 285, 485, and 486 may not be applied to the psychology minor. Psy 201 Dynamics of Adjustive Behavior and mental Health... 3 Psy Electives (not including Psy 111)... 9 Course Descriptions Psychology PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. (GE7) A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics studied include development of normal and abnormal behavior, learning, biopsychology, development, memory, personality, cognition, therapy, and social psychology. This course is a prerequisite to most other psychology courses. PSY 201 Dynamics of Adjustive Behavior and Mental Health 3 cr. Presents the principles of behavior adjustment. It is concerned with how socially relevant behavior is learned, what the motivating functions are, and how they operate in life. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 241 Introduction to Statistics 3 cr. Examination of basic concepts in measurement, scaling, binomial and normal distribution, descriptive and inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing. Introduction to statistical tests for research, with special emphasis on t-test and chisquare. Prerequisites: MATH 103 (or higher) or departmental approval and PSY 111. PSY 242 Research Methods in Psychology 3 cr. A study of the scientific method as it is used in the investigation of problems in psychology. A variety of types of research methodologies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of their use. Ethical implications of the use of various methodologies will also be discussed. Prerequisites: PSY 241 or department approval. PSY 252 Child Psychology 3 cr. Overview of theories of human development from conception through childhood including physical, cognitive, language, social, and self-help skills in family, school, and community settings. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. Overview of theories of human development from conception through adolescence including the physical, cognitive, language, social, and educational aspects of the individual development. Special emphasis will be given to the
individuals learning capabilities. This course cannot be applied towards the Psychology or Addiction Studies majors, minors or concentrations. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 270 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. A survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 297 Practicum 2 cr. Participation in individual, group, and family counseling in an agency or hospital involved in addiction counseling. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 313 Industrial Organizational Psychology 3 cr. This course will examine human behavior in industrial and organizational settings. Psychological principles are applied to selection, placement, and training. The effectiveness of individuals and groups within organizations, including leadership and control, conflict and cooperation, motivation, and organizational structure and design, is examined. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 338 Professional Relations and Ethics 3 cr. Study of Federal Confidentiality Laws and ND Commitment Law and process in order to protect the rights of the client. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 344 Dynamics of Addiction 3 cr. Emphasizes the history of drugs of abuse, theories and controversies regarding chemical dependency, and multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. Prerequisites: PSY 111. PSY 349 Psychopharmacology 3 cr. An introduction to behavioral pharmacology, including the basics of pharmacology, psychology, and neuroscience needed to understand drugs of abuse. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 352 Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. Study of physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral parameters of adolescence from preteen to young adulthood. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 365 Evolutionary Psychology 3 cr. Examines the important aspects of human behavior as it is explained as a result of natural selection. The course will focus on a number of topics including sex differences, mate selection, selfishness and altruism, homicide and violence. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 375 History and Systems of Psychology 3 cr. Examines the historical development of the science of psychology. Special emphasis is placed upon cultural context and its influences on the developing systems of psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 376 Social Psychology 3 cr. An interdisciplinary approach to the study of behavior of individuals in relation to social stimulus situation. Prerequisites: PSY 111 and SOC 101. PSY 379 Psychology of Adult and Aging 3 cr. Overview of theories of human development from young adulthood through old age focusing on demands of personal adjustment, family, work, retirement, and community life. Prerequisites: PSY 111; recommended: PSY 252 or 352.
PSY 391 Honors Seminar 3 cr. Topics of research interest to the psychology faculty will be presented to those that are enrolled in the University s Honors Program. PSY 394 Independent Study 1-4 cr. Election of a topic and a course of study. Must be approved by a psychology staff member and the psychology chair. Student must be a psychology major and have 12 semester credits. PSY 410 Cognitive Psychology 3 cr. Examines the research dealing with the processing of sensory information, attention, short term and long term memory, decision making and problem solving, as well as related topics. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 411 Introduction to Personality Theories 3 cr. Examines the basic concepts of personality development as viewed by the psychoanalytic, learning, humanistic, and trait-type theorists. Special emphasis is placed on the comparison of various perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 413 Theories and Practice of Psychotherapy 3 cr. Aimed at the development of a balanced view of the major concepts of various therapies and an awareness of practical applications and implementation of techniques used by the various therapists. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 420 Family Dynamics 3 cr. Examines theories and research in psychology as they relate to the understanding of family structure, process, development, and change. Prerequisites: PSY 111 and 413. PSY 423 Introduction to Counseling 3 cr. Study of the theories of counseling and application of these principles for dealing with behavioral problems in agencies, schools, or hospitals. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 424 Advanced Counseling 3 cr. Further study of counseling theory with students being required to develop a workable methodology of their own. Prerequisites: PSY 111. PSY 435 Theories of Learning 3 cr. Examines the basic concepts of learning theory as viewed by the more prominent theorists in the area. Emphasis is placed on the comparison of the various perspectives within historical contexts. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 460 Sensation and Perception 3 cr. Focus on the principles of our sensory systems and the laws which govern the sensory processes. The course includes research and theories on the visual system, auditory system, chemical senses, and the skin senses. Prerequisites: PSY 111. PSY 465 Physiological Psychology 3 cr. An introduction to the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of behavior, including learning, reinforcement, eating and drinking, sleep, sexual behavior, and mental disorders. Prerequisite: PSY 111.
PSY 473 Behavior Modification 3 cr. Description of behavioral principles and procedures for assessment and treatment that can be used by helping professionals to enhance behavioral development. Class projects are required. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 476 Group Dynamics 3 cr. Actual group experience in a lecture/lab format. Readings and written assignments focus on organizing groups and skills required of group facilitators. A problem solving/personal growth group meets each week. Prerequisite: PSY 111. PSY 485 Practicum 15 cr. Participation in one of the North Dakota consortia to provide experience in the addiction field. This is a 4.5 month, full time experience, where the student actively participates as an addiction counselor in training. Course restricted to psychology or addiction studies majors. PSY 486 Practicum 15 cr. Participation in one of the North Dakota consortia to provide experience in the addiction field. This is the second part of the nine month practicum experience required for licensure as an addiction counselor. The course involves a 4.5 month, full time experience, where the student actively participates as an addiction counselor in training. Course restricted to psychology or addiction studies majors. PSY 490 Senior Research Paper 3 cr. Students will formulate an original research topic and write a paper on that topic. Restricted to psychology majors and senior status. PSY 491 Senior Seminar in Psychology 2 cr. Overview of psychology as a discipline and a synthesis of biological and psychological factors in human behavior. Prerequisite: PSY 111, 241, senior status and psychology major. PSY 494 Directed Behavioral Research 1-4 cr. This course provides students with the practical applications of research designs. Although a resulting publication is not required for the course, it is a desired outcome. Students will need to work with a faculty sponsor on a specific research project. Prerequisites: PSY 241 and PSY 242 or consent of instructor.
DEPARTMENT OF ADDICTION STUDIES, PSYCHOLOGY, & SOCIAL WORK PSYCHOLOGY - BACHELOR OF ARTS STUDENT NAID GEN ED CORE PSYCH CORE AT LEAST 35 SH MINOR/CONCENTRATION REQUIRED S YR SH GR S YR SH GR COMM -GE/1 S YR SH GR PSY 241 3 ENGL 110 3 PSY 242 3 ENGL 120 3 PSY 375 3 COM 110 3 PSY 490 OR 491 3/2 #1 SOCIAL/PERSONALITY (2) S YR SH GR HISTORY - GE/2 S YR SH GR PSY 270 3 270 PSY 376 3 PSY 411 3 HUMANITIES -GE/3 S YR SH GR #2 BIOLOGICAL (1) S YR SH GR PSY 349 3 PSY 365 3 TOTAL SH S PSY 460 3 CONCENTRATION WELLNESS-GE/4 S YR SH GR PSY 465 3 S YR SH GR #3 DEVELOPMENTAL (1) S YR SH GR PSY 252 3 PSY 352 3 MATH-GE/5 S YR SH GR #4 LEARNING (1) S YR SH GR PSY 410 3 TOTAL SH s PSY 435 3 CONCENTRATION SCIENCE - GE/6 (MIN. 8 SH S) S YR SH GR PSY 460 3 S YR SH GR #5 APPLIED (1) S YR SH GR PSY 313 3 PSY 413 3 SOC SCIENCE-GE/7 S YR SH GR PSY 420 3 PSY 423 3 PSY 111 3 PSY 424 3 PSY 473 3 TOTAL SH S REQUIRED SH S 38 ELECTIVES (6-7 SH S) S YR SH GR ELECTIVES S YR SH GR TOTAL GEN ED PSY 201 3 PSY 338 3 PSY 344 3 PSY 399 1-4 PSY 476 3 TOTAL SH S MINIMUM TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE 35-37 SH S TOTAL ALL SH S MINIMUM TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED FOR