2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

150 PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGY151professional psychology that requires a master’s ordoctoral degree find that the undergraduatecurriculum provides thorough preparation forgraduate study.Major Requirements: PsychologyCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.PSY 101General Psychology: Basic ProcessesPSY 102 8Introduction to Psychology:Behavior in ContextPSY 210Statistical Analysis in Psychology8PSY 320Research Methods in PsychologyOne of the following:PSY 227Social PsychologyPSY 256Abnormal Psychology 4PSY 205Lifespan Developmental PsychologyPSY 285Theories of PersonalityOne of the following:PSY 313Clinical NeuropsychologyPSY 362Theories of Motivation: Human BehaviorPSY 388 4CognitionPSY 450Evolutionary PsychologyPSY 455Biological PsychologyTwo other courses at the 300/400 level 8PSY 4774History & Systems of Modern PsychologyPSY 4804Original Research ProjectTOTAL 40Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our subject,students who are considering the psychology majorshould work closely with their academic advisors inselecting general studies and elective courses that willprovide them with necessary background knowledge.Courses in the humanities and the natural sciences areparticularly appropriate.The Psychology Major as Preparationfor the Healthcare ProfessionsStudents planning to enter schools of medicine,dentistry, or other healthcare fields after college canmajor in psychology and still have time to takeessential courses in the natural sciences. Practitionerswho can consider the psychological factors thatcontribute to their patients’ complaints and reactionsto treatment often find that having this perspectiveimproves their diagnostic and therapeuticeffectiveness. The college’s pre-medical advisor candescribe how this curricular integration can beachieved through careful planning.Minor Requirements: PsychologyCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.One of the following:PSY 101Introduction to Psychology IPSY 102 4Introduction to Psychology IIPSY 477History & Systems of Modern PsychologyOne of the following:PSY 227Social PsychologyPSY 205Lifespan Developmental Psychology 4PSY 256Abnormal PsychologyPSY 285Theories of PersonalityOne of the following:PSY 362Theories of Motivation: Human BehaviorPSY 388CognitionPSY 350 4Evolutionary PsychologyPSY 3xxClinical NeurosciencePSY 455Biological PsychologyAdditional coursework in psychology.At least four semester hours must be 8at the 300/400 levelTOTAL 20Minor programs may not include PSY 210, 220,300, 303, or 480. See a psychology advisor forsuggestions about minor courses that best fit themajor area.PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSY)101 Introduction to Psychology I (4)The first part of the introductory psychologycourse and a prerequisite for other psychologycourses. Covers research methods, theoreticalperspectives, biological foundations of behavior,sensory and perceptual processes, cognition, learning,memory, and consciousness. Intended for freshmenand sophomores. Offered each fall.102 Introduction to Psychology II (4)The second part of the introductory psychologysequence and a prerequisite for other psychologycourses. Behavior in Context covers development,motivation, emotion, personality, social psychology,psychological disorders, and industrial/organizationaland health psychology. Intended for freshmen andsophomores. Offered each spring.205 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (4)Development of the individual across the lifespan,from conception to death. Surveys the biologicalbases and social contexts of developmental processes,including theory, research and practical applications.Prerequisite: PSY 101, 102, or 201. Offered fall ofeven-numbered years.210 Statistical Analysis in Psychology (4) QExamines the role of data analysis in psychologicalresearch, stressing understanding of the fit of analysistechniques with data collection methods and researchdesign. Emphasizes selection of the appropriatestatistic, computation, and interpretation of results.Includes the application of computer softwarefor data management, analysis, and graphing.Prerequisites: sophomore/junior status, completion ofthe general studies math requirement, declared majorin psychology or consent. Offered each fall.227 Social Psychology (4)Explores our development as socialized humanbeings shaped through our interactions with groupsof other people and how the structure and function ofboth the formal and informal groups that exist in asociety are shaped by the personalities of theindividuals who comprise their membership.Students discover both academically andexperientially the nature of such group-relatedpsychological dynamics as attitude formation,interpersonal attraction, social conflict, andbureaucratic organization. Prerequisite: PSY 102,201, or SOC 100. Identical to SOC 227. Offeredeach fall.256 Abnormal Psychology (4)The various categories of disturbed behavior aredescribed in terms of their defining symptompatterns. Causes, diagnosis, treatment, andprevention are also discussed. Prerequisite: PSY 101,102, or 201. Offered each spring.285 Theories of Personality (4)A survey of the major theoretical descriptions ofpersonality structure, beginning with Freud’spsychodynamic model and tracing developmentsthereafter through exposure to significant alternativeviewpoints. Prerequisites: PSY 101, 102 or 201.Offered each fall.313 Clinical Neuropsychology (4)Facilitates learning about the connections andinteractions between neuroanatomy and functioningof the brain and neuropsychological disorders.Considers how clinical neuropsycholgists assess,diagnose, and treat dysfunctions in these areas.Prerequisites: PSY 101, 102 or 201 and junior/seniorstatus. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.320 Research Methods in Psychology (4)Students prepare an empirical research proposalusing the scientific method. Focuses on usingprofessional literature, the logic of empirically basedinquiry, selection of appropriate data, ethicalresponsibilities, and the human subjects reviewprocess. Prerequisites: junior status and at least 8semester hours in psychology, including PSY 210with a grade of C- or higher, or consent. Offered eachspring.321 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (4)Presents an overview of individual, environmental,and organizational factors that affect job-relatedbehavior. Topics include selection, testing,motivation, job satisfaction, job analysis,performance evaluation, safety and violence in theworkplace, stress, leadership, and engineeringpsychology. Prerequisites: junior/senior status andPSY 101, 102 or 201, or consent. Offered spring ofeven-numbered years.333 Assessment of Individual Differences (4)An examination of the theoretical and practicalconsiderations involved in the construction,administration, and interpretation of psychologicaltests to measure such factors as achievement,aptitudes, interests, and personality structure.Prerequisites: PSY 101, 102 or 201 and junior/seniorstatus. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.