Undergraduate Catalog 2008-2010 - Immaculata University

Psychology
Maria Cuddy-Casey, Chair
George Comber
Sister Agnes Hughes
Dawn K. Kriebel
Peter Rondinaro
Janet Kane
OUTCOMES
• To instill an understanding of and appreciation for the
behavioral sciences
• To provide students with a broad background in the major
areas of psychological investigation
• To prepare students for entry-level positions in social service
agencies and business settings
• To prepare students for graduate study in psychology and
related fields
• To contribute to the student’s concept of the true nature and
dignity of the person
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR
Five programs are available for concentration in psychology:
• Psychology (BA): PSY 101, 208, 313-314, 312 or 324, 219
or 303, 418-419; two psychology electives; six hours of
mathematics or six hours of computer science.
• Psychology (BA) with Early Childhood, Elementary, or
Elementary/Special Education: Students seeking
elementary or early childhood certification in education may
select psychology as a field of concentration. PSY 101, 208,
303, 313-314, 324, 418- 419; two psychology electives. For
other requirements of this program, see Education
Department. These programs will only be available to students
(CUS and CLL) who begin study on or prior to September,
2009 and who are eligible for PDE certification prior to
January 1, 2013.
• Biology-Psychology (BA): Students may also pursue a joint
concentration in psychology and biology to obtain the training
necessary for careers in psychobiology. For requirements of
this program, see Biology Department.
• Spanish-Psychology (BA): Students wishing to combine a
fluency in Spanish with training in mental health in order to
serve the Spanish-speaking people through mental health
services may pursue a joint major in psychology and Spanish.
For requirements of this program, see listings under Spanish.
• Human Performance Management (BA) is an accelerated
degree completion program for the working adult. HPM 301,
303, 304, 307, 312, 320, 350, 352, 354, 356, 358, 382, 390;
CCS 341; ENG 242; PHI 384; THE 381. Requirements beyond
ACCEL ® program by advisement to complete liberal arts core
courses and electives as needed for a total of 126 credits.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR IN
PSYCHOLOGY
• PSY 101 and five courses from the following: PSY 206, 208,
217, 219, 250, 300, 303, 307, 308 HON, 311, 312, 313,
316/317, 320, 321, 324, 338, 343, 345, 350, 356, 357
RELATED MINORS
• The following minors are pertinent to various careers in
psychology: biology, business, information technology, and
sociology/social work.
101
PSY 101 Foundations in Psychology (3)
Introductory examination of the fundamental concepts of
psychology with particular emphasis on the description of normal
human behavior, the methodology by which it is studied, and the
factors influencing its modification.
PSY 110 Effectiveness in the Workplace (3 credits/non-credit)
Maximizing effectiveness in the workplace is the focus of this
course. Personality assessment tools, such as the Myers-Briggs
Trait Inventory (MBTI), will assist in identifying one’s personality
type and interpersonal style with others. Emphasis will be placed
upon the formation of high performance teams, leadership skills,
mutual respect, and collaborative coaching. (Offered through
Corporate Education.)
PSY 111 Conflict Resolution Strategies (1 credit/non-credit)
This course raises awareness of the critical need for the
investment of time and energy in developing expertise in conflict
intervention. Learners will study several communication and
conflict intervention strategies and their application on the job.
(Offered through Corporate Education.)
PSY 206 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
Covers many aspects of the intersection between culture and
psychological phenomena, including development, cognition,
communication, social behavior and psychopathology, with special
emphasis placed on non-Western cultures. (Meets cross-cultural
requirement.)
PSY 208 Statistics (3)
Fundamental concepts of statistics for the behavioral sciences:
measures of central tendency and variability, transformed scores, the
normal distribution, probability, tests of significance, correlation,
regression, chi square, and analysis of variance.
PSY 217 Career Planning (3)
The study and application of the necessary skills for comprehensive
career planning. These include: self-assessment, career decisionmaking,
resume preparation, interviewing and job search techniques.
PSY 219 Applied Psychology (3)
Application of psychological principles to professions directly
concerned with human behavior. Special emphasis will be on the
various positions psychologists fill in: business and industry, consumer
research and advertising, law and government, education, health
management, sports and athletic performance, and the social services.
PSY 250 Health Psychology (3)
Examines the compelling connection between the mind and the
body in issues of wellness. Special emphasis is placed upon how
anger, worry, loneliness, conflict and stress can increase
susceptibility to illness. Additional attention will focus on how
optimism, humor, physical fitness, spirituality and hardiness can
fortify the immune system and improve health.
PSY 300 HON: The Holocaust (3)
This course examines the 20th Century global phenomenon of
genocide. It focuses on the Nazi German attempt to annihilate the
Jewish population of Europe during the Second World War. The
concerns of the course are 1) the destructive potential in modern
systems of social order and 2) human behavior under extreme
conditions. (See HIS 300)
PSY 303 Principles of Psychological Testing (3)
Study of basic criteria which an authentic psychological test is
expected to meet: standardization, reliability, and validity.
Description of most prominently known tests of intelligence,
achievement, aptitude, and personality.