1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

ObjectivesA student who graduates with a minor in psychology will be able to•Recognize how knowledge of psychology can facilitate careeradvancement and help people improve their interpersonal relationshipsacross cultural and national boundaries.•Demonstrate knowledge of the origins and development of thediscipline of psychology and explain some of the issues of worlddiversity in behavioral research.•Use critical observation, experimentation, empirical reasoning, andappropriate information technology and information resources.•Apply psychological theory and research to practical situationsand problems.• Think critically and communicate an understanding of psychology.•Access databases for psychological literature and identify psychologicalresources online.Requirements for the MinorA minor in psychology requires the completion of 15 semesterhours of coursework in psychology, including at least 3 semesterhours each in courses in psychology as a natural science, a socialscience, and a clinical science. At least 9 semester hours must beearned in courses numbered 300 or above. Specific course requirementsare listed below. If a specific course required for the minoris taken instead to satisfy the requirements for the major, anothercourse in the same discipline should be substituted to fulfill therequired minimum number of semester hours for the minor. Anycourse used to replace an upper-level course should also be classifiedas upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.Psychology Coursework (15 s.h.)Required Foundation Courses (6 s.h.)Students must take the following foundation courses:PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)PSYC 200 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology (3)Supplemental Minor Courses (9 s.h.)Students must take one course in each of the three major categories (natural sciencepsychology courses, social science psychology courses, and clinical sciencepsychology courses) previously listed for the major.Social ScienceStudents may seek an academic major in social science.Major in Social ScienceThe social science major is interdisciplinary and provides breadthof knowledge through coursework in such areas as gerontology,government and politics, and sociology. It also offers depth bygiving students the opportunity to select core courses from one ofthese social science areas.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a major in social science will beable to•Discuss the roles of the different social science disciplines inunderstanding social reality, addressing social issues, andenhancing human welfare.•Apply theory and research in the social sciences to define andsolve complex issues of social concern.• Communicate social science concepts and terminologyeffectively.•Identify similarities and differences among the social sciencedisciplines.•Apply micro and macro levels of analysis to problems in thesocial sciences.•Critically analyze social science issues within larger historicaland global contexts.•Formulate implications of social science research and theory forpolicy and programs.•Effectively use information technology to access and retrievesocial science literature.Requirements for the MajorA major in social science requires the completion of 30 semesterhours of coursework in the social sciences, drawn from various disciplinesas appropriate; at least 15 semester hours must be earned incourses numbered 300 or above. Specific course requirements arelisted on the next page.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.80