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| Psychology Major |
| Requirements: Thirty-nine (39) semester hours
that include BY150, PG100, 202, 303, 305, 307, 402, 403, 406,
431; plus elective courses from the psychology course offerings
to equal 39 semester hours. At least one elective in the major
must be 300-level or above. At least 20 semester hours toward
the major must be taken at Aquinas. To be a psychology major,
a student must earn a C or better in all major requirements.
In addition, a student must maintain an overall C average. A
student may repeat a course only once, unless a further repetition
is approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Majors are bound
by the requirements published at the time the declaration of
major is signed. |
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| Psychology Minors |
| There are two options for students interested in pursuing a minor in psychology. At least 12 semester hours toward either minor must be taken at Aquinas. A grade of C or better is required for all courses credited toward the minor. Students who minor in Psychology are bound by the requirements published at the time the declaration of a minor is signed. |
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| Industrial/Organizational Minor: This minor requires 21 semester hours
that include PG100, MS151 or equivalent, PG355, 372, 321; plus two elective
courses to complete the 21 semester hours. At least one elective must
be from among the following: PG202, 303, 305, 307, 309, or 352. Other
recommended electives include PG360 and BS356 . |
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| Developmental Psychology Minor: This minor requires 21 semester hours that include PG100, 283, 284, 303; plus three elective courses to complete the 21 semester hours. At least one elective must be a 300-level or above. PG110, 234, 309, 352, or 353 are recommended for the electives. |
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| Courses |
| PG100 Introductory Psychology (3) PS |
| Psychology as the science of human behavior and experiences; related areas of human functioning; focus on human research; theory and research methods, biological basis of behavior, human development, cognition, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality and abnormal behavior. |
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| PG110 Adults in Transition (3) PS |
| Theory and research on the tasks and transitions
of adulthood. Impact of sociocultural factors in female and
male development; issues of marriage and family changes, career
development, self concept, adjustment and stress. |
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| PG/SY201 Social Psychology (3) |
| Tools of experimental psychology and sociology; concepts in basic areas of general psychology applied to study of various social situations and individual behavior, attitudes and beliefs. Prerequisite: PG100 or SY101. |
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| PG/SY202 Introduction to Research and Design (4) |
| Introduction to research process: analysis of variance, basic nature of research,
analysis of major research designs used in lab, field, and natural environments;
how to conduct an experiment and write a research report (lecture and lab).
Prerequisite: PG100 or SY101.
Pre- or Co-requisite: MS151 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. |
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| PG234 Death and Dying (3) |
| Attitudes toward and rituals relating to death in different societies; psychological, philosophical, medical, and religious questions that surround the event of death for the dying person and family. Prerequisite: PG100. |
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| PG283 Lifespan Development 1 - Childhood & Adolescence (3) |
| Introduction to processes of human development from a lifespan perspective; focus on conception through adolescence; basic theories and research related to normal patterns of physical, cognitive, personality and social development. Prerequisite: PG100. |
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| PG284 Lifespan Development 2 - Adulthood & Aging (3) |
| Continuation of PG283; focus on young adulthood through old age; theories, research, and myths related to stability and change in physical, cognitive, personality, and sociocultural aspects of adulthood within a lifespan perspective. Prerequisite: PG283. |
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| PG303 Psychology of Personality (3) |
| Analysis of various classic and contemporary theories of human personality. Prerequisite: 6 hours in Psychology. |
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| PG305 Learning and Memory (3) |
| Theory and research investigating phenomena of learning and memory in humans and animals. Behavioral, neurophysiological, and information processing models are reviewed. Lecture and lab. Pre- or Co-requisite: PG202. |
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| PG307 Human Motivation (3) |
| Scientific investigation of basic and learned
human needs, drives, and motives. Physiological correlates of
motivated behavior. Behavioral and cognitive theories of motivation.
Pre- or Co-requisite: PG202. |
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| PG309 Abnormal Psychology-1 (3) |
| Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional disorders. Emphasis on anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Prerequisite: PG100. |
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| PG311 Abnormal Psychology-2 (3) |
| Continuation of PG309. Emphasis on disorders of childhood and adolescence, eating disorders, personality disorders, sexual deviation, substance abuse, organic brain disorders and therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: PG309. |
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| PG/BS321 Industrial Psychology (3) |
| Study of human behavior in production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Prerequisites: PG100 or BS201, and MS151 or equivalent. |
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| PG/BY324 Neuroscience (3) |
| Topics include neuron functioning (action
potential production including the behavior of receptors, ion
channels and neurotransmitters), synaptic transmission, sensory
and motor systems, the neurobiological perspective of learning
and memory, drugs and the brain, sex and the brain. Both invertebrate
and vertebrate systems discussed. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites:
BY150 or BY160. |
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| PG352 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3) |
| Theoretical and statistical foundations,
including tests of intelligence, special abilities, achievement,
personality, interests, attitudes and projective techniques
(lecture and lab). Prerequisite: PG100. |
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| PG353 Behavior Modification (3) |
| Survey of theory, research, and techniques of treating maladaptive behavior from the behavioristic perspective. Prerequisite: PG309. |
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| PG/BS355 Organizational Behavior (3) |
| Central topics of management behavior: organizational structure and behavior, informal organization, behavior modification and group dynamics. Prerequisite: PG100 or BS201. |
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| PG/BS360 Consumer Behavior (3) |
| Analysis of the complex process of buying behavior through systematic development of a behavior model, utilizing concepts from psychology, sociology and social psychology. Prerequisite: PG100 or BS202. |
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| PG/BS372 Training and Development (3) |
| Review of techniques to determine training
needs, to develop appropriate programs, and to select methods
of presenting these programs, and to evaluate program effectiveness.
Prerequisite: BS201. |
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| PG380 Lifespan Development for Health Sciences (3) |
| Overview of developmental psychology theories and concepts within a lifespan
perspective and with health care applications. Specifically designed for students in the Nursing program. Psychology majors and minors cannot count PG380
credit if PG283 is counted.
Prerequisites: PG100 and permission of instructor. |
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| PG391 Seminar in Psychology (Variable) |
| Specialized courses in theory, research, or professional practice and/or new course content on trial basis. Subject to faculty availability; faculty and students can request offerings. Syllabus for each seminar on file. Prerequisites determined by content. |
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| PG398 Readings in Psychology (Variable) |
| Individually-negotiated program of readings on selected topic established by contract between instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar. Prerequisite: Approval of the chairperson. |
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| PG399 Independent Project (Variable) |
| Individually-negotiated project of defined nature established by contract between instructor and student. Contracts filed with Registrar. Prerequisite: Approval of the chairperson. |
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| PG402 Advanced Research Proposal (1) |
| Development of an individual research project proposal, in preparation for
PG403. Demonstration of content knowledge and research skills. Also, discussions
of issues related to graduate studies, professional standards, and careers
in Psychology.
Prerequisite: PG202; junior psychology major or permission of instructor. |
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| PG403 Advanced Research and Design (3) |
| Psychology major capstone course in which students conduct a project implementing the research proposal developed in PG402. Application of abilities in scientific design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Formal paper and oral presentation required at the conclusion of the project. Prerequisite: PG402. |
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| PG406 Sensation and Perception (3) |
| A review of sensory and perceptual systems together with a discussion of theories of perception. Emphasis on vision. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: BY150 and PG202. |
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| PG431 History and Systems of Psychology (3) |
| Critical survey of the origins of modern psychology.
The course traces advancement of theories and constructs throughout
the development of psychology and other contributing disciplines,
from early Greek perspectives through recent events. Prerequisite:
21 hours in Psychology, or senior status and instructor permission. |
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| PG450 Senior Practicum (Variable) |
| Work placement in which student performs duties of a psychological nature under supervision of a practicing professional. Prerequisite: Psychology major, senior status, department approval. |
