1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

PSYC. 480 Drs. Norcross, Alford
Field Experience in 3 credits
Clinical Settings
(Prerequisites: a “C” or better in Psych 225, Psych
360, and HS 241, and permission of instructor)
This course entails supervised field experience in a
mental health or social service facility in the community.
Students are required to spend 8 hours a
week at their placement and 1.5 hours a week in a
seminar throughout the semester. Limited to
juniors and seniors; graded S/U.
PSYC. 481 Dr. Baril
Field Experience in 3 credits
Personnel Psychology
(Prerequisites: Psych. 236 & 335, Mgt. 361, and
permission of the instructor) This course entails
supervised field experience in a personnel office.
Students are required to spend 10 hours a week at
their placement and one hour periodically throughout
the semester in a seminar. Limited to juniors
and seniors; graded S/U.
PSYC. 490 Dr. O’Malley
History and Literature 2 credits
of Psychology I
(Prerequisites: Senior status; psychology major or
minor) This lecture and discussion course will
examine the history of modern psychology from
pre-Socratic philosophers to contemporary perspectives.
Emphasis will be placed on the influential
works of various schools of thought that have
shaped the emergence of psychology. Fall only.
PSYC. 491 Staff
(W)History and Literature 1.5 credits
of Psychology II
(Prerequisite: Senior status; Social Science 490)
This seminar, designed for students with a major
or minor in psychology, will entail critical reading,
analysis, and discussion of selections from the
seminal literature in psychology, including selected
works of William James, Sigmund Freud, and
B.F. Skinner. Individual professors will choose
additional readings on the basis of their interests
and student preferences. Spring only.
PSYC. 493-494 Staff
Undergraduate Research 3-6 credits
(Prerequisites: Psych. 330; average grade of B or
better in Psych. 210, Psych. 330 lecture, and the
Psychology course most relevant to research topics;
and permission of professor) Individual study
and research on a specific topic under the supervision
of a faculty member. Students are expected to
spend a minimum of 10 hours a week on research
activities throughout the semester. Limited to
juniors and seniors.
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