405 Interpersonal Skills Laboratory (3)
A supervised laboratory experience designed to enhance the student’s development of communication skills, interpersonal functioning, and the understanding of group processes. Every semester. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.
410 Fiscal Management (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic concepts of budgeting and fiscal management needed for the successful management of a public or nonprofit agency. Fall semester. Prerequisites: PANM 200 and 340 or approval of instructor.
420 Resource Development (3)
An examination of various ways to increase the resource base of public and nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is on generating additional funds through effective use of available resources both internal and external to the organization. Spring semester. Prerequisite: PANM 410 or approval of the instructor.
450 Seminar in Pubic Administration and Nonprofit Management (3)
Administrative procedure, processes, planning, and decision-making in government and nonprofit settings. Spring semester. Prerequisites: PANM 225, 320, 330, 410, or approval of instructor.
470 Internship (6)
Supervised internship in a public or nonprofit organization related to a student’s academic and career goals. Students must apply to the PANM faculty for admission to field placement. The application for admission must be completed by October 15 of the semester prior to enrollment in PANM 470. Criteria for admission are a minimum 2.0 overall grade point average, a 2.25 grade point average in all PANM courses, senior standing, and recommendation of the faculty. Students seeking internships will be expected to adjust their schedules to accommodate the work environment and hours of the host agency. Spring semester. Prerequisites: PANM 410. Graded on a satisfactory/ no credit basis.
495r Departmental Honors (1-3 hours per term; 4 hours for the two terms)
Every semester. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand.
Psychology
Professor Paul Watson, Head
The Department of Psychology has developed a curriculum that meets the needs of a wide spectrum of interests. The degree options allow for choosing pre-professional or direct work entry, both in the context of a strong liberal arts background. The focus is on developing reading, reciting, and critical thinking while learning the context of psychology. It is designed, moreover, to provide a broad but intensive educational experience for students in other fields who have an interest in particular areas of psychology which may bear upon other career plans or goals. The department offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees follow.
1810 - Psychology (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: 2 approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: Psychology 201†/204 (4 hours)*
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Psychology (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
†An approved statistics course taken from another department or institution can satisfy this requirement if a grade of C or better was earned. In these circumstances, Psychology 204 must still be completed in order to meet degree requirements.
Major and Related Courses
- 34 hours psychology including Psychology 101, 201 or equivalent†#, 204 and one course from Psychology 412, 460 or 461
- One computer literacy course from Business Management 100, Computer Science 110, 150
- One oral communication course from Theatre and Speech 109, 110, 209 or University Honors 214
- Methods courses involving processes
of analysis, interpretation, and research in the Liberal Arts to include one course
from each of the two following lines:
1. Philosophy 211, 345, 348, 364
2. English 350, 400 - Completion of a minor in one of the Liberal Arts (English, Fine Arts, Philosophy, History, Foreign Languages, or Religion) with a minimum 2.0 grade point average. The Philosophy or English methods courses can be applied toward the minor.
- No more than 6 hours in one psychology course labeled “r’’ will count towards the 34 hours required for the major.
- 2.0 average in all psychology courses.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the
major.
#Also satisfies general education requirement.
2810 - Psychology (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: Psychology 201†/204 (4 hours)*
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Psychology (6 hours)
