Undergraduate - Clarion University

More documents

Recommendations

Info

pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Sciences138 Clarion University of PennsylvaniaPSY 453: Human Neuropsychology 3 s.h.Focuses on what is known about the human brain, particularly the neocortex, and how it affects behavior. The course will examineprinciples of brain function, basics of neurological examination, and the structural-functional relationships emerging from the frontiersof neuroscience—particularly the study of the human neocortex. One section, alternate years.PSY 454: Personality 3 s.h.Surveys several of the major theories of personality development and structure from the classic ideas of Freud and Jung to thecurrent cognitive theories of Bandura. Also covers trait and humanistic approaches. Prerequisite: PSY 211. Annually.PSY 455: Learning and Memory 4 s.h.Surveys attempts to understand and explain learning and memory. Emphasizes a comparison of current theories and their implicationswhen applied to forms of learning and memory from the simple to the complex. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251, with at leasta C grade in PSY 251. Annually.PSY 456: History and Systems of Psychology 3 s.h.Examines the foundations of psychological thought and its development from Greek civilization through the reformation and to a periodof quasi-maturity in the formal system of the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251. Annually.PSY 458: Sensation and Perception 3 s.h.Examines the sensory-perceptual processes with a view to understanding their structure, properties, and role in psychologicalfunctioning. Emphasizes physiological processes involved in sensation and their concomitant limitations on the psychological processesof perception. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230, and 251, with at least a C grade in PSY 251. Every other year.PSY 464: Theories of Counseling 3 s.h.Introduces the field of counseling and psychotherapy. Surveys the major models in the field, with focus on assumptions andapplications in a variety of settings. Covers professional issues, ethics, and current topics. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 354 (or approvalof instructor). Each semester.PSY 467: Gerontological Psychology 3 s.h.Study of the changes in human behavior from late adulthood until death. Emphasizes the physical, emotional, intellectual, andsocial aspects of later life. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260. Annually.PSY 470: Senior Seminar in Psychology 3 s.h.Applies what students have learned about psychological theory and practice to controversial issues, with the intent of developingstudents’ expertise in psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211, 230, and 251, with at least a C grade in PSY 251. Annually.PSY 471: Introduction to Clinical Child Psychology 3 s.h.Introduces clinical work with children. Includes major diagnostic categories and theories of etiology related to clinical problems inchildren, as well as an overview of evaluation methods and treatment modalities designed specifically for children. Covers professionalissues and ethics related to child clinical psychology. Prerequisites: PSY 211 and 260; PSY 331 is recommended; (or approval ofinstructor). Annually.PSY 475: Health Psychology 3 s.h.The area of psychology that is concerned with the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors that influencepeople’s health and susceptibility to illness. Discusses health promotion and illness prevention from a biopsychosocial perspective.Examines, extensively, the relationship between stress and illness, and discusses medical compliance, the Type A Behavior Pattern,and patient physician interactions. Prerequisite: PSY 211, 230 & 251, with at least a C grade in PSY 251. On demand.PSY 499: Supervised Field Experience 3 s.h.In consultation with the instructor prior to registration, students select a human or community service agency. Requires 10 hoursper week. Students observe and experience skills needed in the helping professions. May be repeated once for credit but must beused under free electives the second time. Open to students in education, health, and human service programs. Prerequisites: Juniorstanding, PSY 211, and at least one of PSY 350, 380, 464, 467. Each semester.Sociology and Social WorkDepartment of Political Science, Sociology andPhilosophy (PSSP), Thomas Rourke, Ph.D., chair313 Founders HallTelephone: 393-2357E-mail address: trourke@clarion.eduWebsite: www.artsci.clarion.edu/philosophyProfessors: Girvan, Reef; Associate Professor: PetrissansAssistant Professor: FleissnerThe field of sociology explores the social and culturalinfluences on social behavior, the dynamics of socialinteraction and inequality, social institutions, change, andsocial problems. The sociology major is beneficial to anyonewho is interested in working closely with people and, in thissense, career possibilities are practically unlimited. Types ofentry-level jobs available to graduates in sociology include:community organizations, government agencies, business,recreational facilities, and/or social service agencies.Sociology also teaches skills that are beneficial and relatedto further studies in law, criminology, teaching, social work,and business.The sociology program provides students with knowledgein areas such as theory, research methods, inequality, family,social problems, deviance, and conflict resolution. Theinterdisciplinary nature of our department offers studentsthe unique opportunity of taking social work classes as partof the sociology degree. We offer students a Bachelor ofArts in Sociology, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Psychology, as well as minors in sociology and socialwork. Internships are available, and the department worksout articulation agreements to fit students’ needs here orabroad. Professional organizations for major include Alpha
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 139Kappa Delta, a national sociology honorary society and theSociology/Social Work Club.Sociology, B.A. .............................................................52-53 creditsRequired: SOC 211, 310, 450, and 24 additional credits in sociology,up to 12 credits in social work courses can be counted toward themajor and chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.In addition, the following courses are required: ANTH 211, PSY211, PS 211, either ECON 211 or 212, ECON 221 or MATH 221or PSY 230, and ECON 222 or MATH 222 or 225. Students mustdemonstrate competence in either a foreign language or computerscience (CIS110, 202, 217, 301).Sociology, Minor .......................................................18-19 creditsRequired: 18 credits, SOC 211 and five other sociology courses(three of which must be at 300- or 400-level).Social Work, Minor .........................................................18 creditsRequired: SW 211, 212 and SOC 315 and SW/SOC 499.Additional required courses (six credits from the following) SW225, SOC 318, 340, 351, 352, 361, 362, and SW/SOC 499 (may betaken an additional three credits beyond the required three credits).Gerontology, Minor .........................................................15 creditsRequired: SOC/PSY/GERO 253, BIOL 257, GERO 499, PSY 467,SOC 353; additional required courses (three-six credits): PSY 499,REHB 495, or SOC 499; and three elective credits: ECON 150 orNURS 365.Gerontology CoursesGERO/PSY/SOC 253: Introduction to Gerontology3 s.h.Provides general introduction to social gerontology. Emphasizes the typical aspects of aging. Reviews current hypotheses andfindings concerning aging processes. No prerequisite. Annually.GERO 499: Seminar in Gerontology 3 s.h.Integrates knowledge and hands-on experience obtained in a field setting. Conducted as a seminar in which students share theirexperiences and do problem solving. The instructor facilitates this process and provides information to enhance learning. Co-requisite:REHB 495, SOC 499, or PSY 499.pages i-viiCollege of Artsand SciencesSociology CoursesSOC 211: Principles of Sociology 3 s.h.Introduces the nature and characteristics of human societies, the structure and processes of social life, the impact of social forceson personal and group behavior, and the interdependence of society and the individual. Each semester.SOC 236:CriminologyExamines historical and contemporary attempts to explain the origins of criminal behavior and society’s reaction to it from a varietyof perspectives. Provides students with an understanding of how these theories have influenced the present criminal justice system.Annually.GERO/PSY/SOC 253: Introduction to Gerontology3 s.h.Provides general introduction to social gerontology. Emphasizes the typical aspects of aging. Reviews current hypotheses andfindings concerning aging processes. No prerequisite. Annually.SOC 310: Classical Sociological Theory 3 s.h.Acquaints students with the thoughts of sociologists who have made major contributions to the founding of the discipline andwhose work continues to be relevant today. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or permission of the instructor. Fall, annually.SOC 311: Social Stratification 3 s.h.Examines class, social status, and power inequalities at the community, national, and world levels. Considers a history of inequality,theories of structured inequality, class information, poverty, class, gender, and racial inequalities, modality, and legitimacy. Prerequisite:SOC 211 or permission of instructor. On demand.SOC 312: Micro - Sociology 3 s.h.Explores the relationship between the individual and the social environment emphasizing group influences on individual attitudesand behavior. Examines major social psychological theories focusing primarily on symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology,dramaturgy, and the sociology of emotions. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or permission of instructor. On demand.SOC 315: Social Welfare 3 s.h.Examines the nature of social welfare policies and programs in the U.S. An overview of the history and administration of majorsocial welfare programs is presented. Examines programs for the poor, the mentally ill, the disabled, children and families at-risk,the unemployed, and the aged in our society. No prerequisite. Spring, annually.SOC 318: Sociology of Death and Dying 3 s.h.Provides an exploration of the sociological issues related to death, dying and bereavement. Topics examined include: societaldefinitions and attitudes, societal rituals and responses, and theoretical perspectives on death, dying and bereavement. Societal concernsregarding end-of-life decisions will be addressed. No prerequisite. Fall, annually.SOC 320: Contemporary Sociological Theory 3 s.h.Acquaints students with the thought of sociologists who have made major contributions to theoretical sociology since the 1930s.Covers the life, historical context, and major works of theorists such as Parsons, Merton, Dehrendorf, Coser, Collins, Homans, Blau,Turner, Goffman, and others. No prerequisite. On demand.SOC 321: Sociology of Work 3 s.h.A study of occupational and organizational work settings, social meanings, types, and social functions of work. Analyzesunemployment and its social causes and consequences. Examines selected workplace reforms and proposed structural changes ofwork. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or ANTH 211. Once annually.
Page 1 and 2:
investing in lifetimesUndergraduate
Page 3 and 4:
Navigating the CatalogOrganizationC
Page 5 and 6:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaA
Page 7 and 8:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaT
Page 9 and 10:
Clarion University of Pennsylvaniav
Page 11 and 12:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaG
Page 13 and 14:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaV
Page 15 and 16:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaS
Page 17 and 18:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaF
Page 19 and 20:
Clarion University of PennsylvaniaT
Page 21 and 22:
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Page 23 and 24:
Page 25 and 26:
Page 27 and 28:
Page 29 and 30:
Page 31 and 32:
Page 33 and 34:
Page 35 and 36:
Page 37 and 38:
Page 39 and 40:
Page 41 and 42:
Page 43 and 44:
Page 45 and 46:
Page 47 and 48:
Page 49 and 50:
Page 51 and 52:
Page 53 and 54:
Page 55 and 56:
Page 57 and 58:
Page 59 and 60:
Page 61 and 62:
Page 63 and 64:
Page 65 and 66:
Page 67 and 68:
Page 69 and 70:
Page 71 and 72:
Page 73 and 74:
Page 75 and 76:
Page 77 and 78:
Page 79 and 80:
Page 81 and 82:
Page 83 and 84:
Page 86 and 87:
pages i-viii76 Clarion University o
Page 88 and 89:
pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Scie
Page 90 and 91:
Page 92 and 93:
Page 94 and 95:
Page 96 and 97:
Page 98 and 99: pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Scie
Page 100: pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Scie
Page 103 and 104: Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Page 147: Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Page 185: Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Page 188 and 189: pages i-viii178 Clarion University
Page 192 and 193: pages i-viiiCollege of Educationand
Page 198 and 199:
pages i-viiiCollege of Educationand
Page 200 and 201:
Page 202 and 203:
Page 204 and 205:
pages i-viii194 Clarion University
Page 206 and 207:
Division of Researchand Graduate St
Page 208 and 209:
Clarion UniversityVenango CampusCla
Page 210 and 211:
Clarion UniversityVenango pages Cam
Page 212 and 213:
Page 214 and 215:
Page 216 and 217:
Page 218 and 219:
School ofSchool of Nursingand Allie
Page 220 and 221:
pages i-viiiSchool of Nursingand Al
Page 222 and 223:
Page 224 and 225:
Page 226 and 227:
Page 228 and 229:
Page 230 and 231:
Cooperative EducationInternship Pro
Page 232 and 233:
pages i-viiiCooperative EducationIn
Page 234 and 235:
General StudiesCoursesGeneral Studi
Page 236 and 237:
DirectoriesDirectories
Page 238 and 239:
Page 240 and 241:
Page 242 and 243:
pages i-viiiDirectories232 Clarion
Page 244 and 245:
Page 246 and 247:
Page 248 and 249:
Page 250 and 251:
Page 252 and 253:
Page 254 and 255:
Page 256 and 257:
Page 258 and 259:
IndexIndex
Page 260 and 261:
Indexpages i-viii250 Clarion Univer
Page 262 and 263:
Indexpages i-viii252 Clarion Univer
Page 264 and 265:
PRESIDpages i-viii254 Clarion Unive
Page 266:
show all

Undergraduate - Clarion University

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?