MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013
146 Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY Joan M. Wertz Associate Professor, Chair
Sara M. Gorchoff Assistant Professor
Marsha M. Dopheide Associate Professor
Jane Jakoubek
Kristin K. Larson Associate Professor
Professor
Overview of the Program: Students majoring in Psychology will learn to understand the biological, developmental, and social determinants of human and animal behavior. Psychology majors succeed in a variety of occupations including counseling, marketing and sales, management, human resources, community outreach, and social work. Our program will provide you the tools necessary to succeed in your future career by providing intellectual and practical engagement though internships, participation in conferences, travel, and research opportunities. The Psychology major requires a total of 9.5 course credits. Courses are divided into four categories: Required Courses, Foundational Courses, Advanced Courses, and Electives.
Required Courses for the Psychology Major (4.5 course credits required): PSYC or PSYC PSYC PSYC PSYC PSYC
101G
Introduction to Psychology
102G 201 202 415 420
Principles of Psychology as Applied to Learning Research Methods I: Statistical Analysis Research Methods II: Design and Communication Readings in Psychology (0.5 course credit) Research Seminar
Foundational Courses for the Psychology Major (3.0 course credits required, including at least one from Group A and at least one from Group B): Group A: Biological and Behavioral Processes PSYC 215 Learning and Motivation PSYC 236 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 239 Health Psychology PSYC 243 Mind, Brain, and Behavior Group B: Social Processes PSYC 221 Lifespan Development PSYC 233 Social Psychology PSYC 240 Personality Other Foundational Courses PSYC 237 Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology PSYC 250 Special Topics PSYC 251 Research Practicum PSYC 290 Cross-Cultural Psychology Practicum (0.5 course) Advanced Courses for the Psychology Major (Must choose 2.0 course credits from the following list): PSYC PSYC PSYC PSYC PSYC PSYC
302 303 304 318 321 323
Advanced Experimental Psychology Drugs and Behavior Cognitive Neuroscience Biopsychology Cultural Psychology Psychology of Gender