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WHAT MUST I DO TO PRODUCE THESE CHANGES?
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» Marian College General Education Requirements
» What You Will Learn In Your Required Psychology Classes
» Marian College Psychology Department Student Learning Outcomes
» Psy 360 Internship In Psychology
» Electives To Strengthen My Psychology Major
MARIAN COLLEGE
General Education Requirements
The Marian College faculty have identified five competencies that are crucial to intellectual, moral, social, physical, and spiritual development of their students. The courses supporting these areas of competency allow students to explore new areas of learning, acquire a deeper understanding of previously encountered areas, recognize their place in world developments, and examine both their social and spiritual existence. This core educational experience is intended to establish the beginning point of a lifetime of learning, analysis, and contemplation. In addition to these core classes, students are also required to complete a senior seminar in their major department, which integrates general education with their majors. A college-wide theme (e.g., the impact of media on society) is incorporated into each department?s seminar, and attendance at convocations dealing with this theme is a required component of each seminar. All baccalaureate degree candidates must also satisfactorily complete a written comprehensive examination or its equivalent in their major field (art, music, and theatre majors will prepare a public exhibit or performance).
COMPETENCY 1: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Goal: To develop college-level proficiency in oral and written communication as a basis for constructive human interaction
Objectives:
To demonstrate understanding of communication principles and issues in the context of human behavior
To demonstrate effective and appropriate reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities
To demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in written and oral communication
BA Requirements: 9-17 hours
List A (all three courses)
ENG 101 English Composition
ENG 115 Written Analysis of Literature
COM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
List B (One of the following two-course sequences or tested placement into the next level)
SPA 101 and 102
FRE 101 and 102
GER 101 and 102
BS Requirements: 9-13 hours
List A (all three courses)
ENG 101 English Composition
ENG 115 Written Analysis of Literature
COM 101 Fundamentals of Speech
List B (One of the following courses or tested placement into the next level)
SPA 101
FRE 101
GER 101
COMPETENCY 2: SCIENTIFIC AND QUANTITATIVE UNDERSTANDING
Goal: To achieve an understanding of the concepts of science and mathematics and their relationship to contemporary life
Objectives:
To demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and its application to problem solving and discovery
To demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, language, and tools of mathematics and to develop the ability to reason using mathematical techniques
To demonstrate a knowledge of some of the fundamental laws of nature by which the physical and biological world operate, and to explore the relationship between these laws of nature and the living of one?s own life in harmony with them and as a responsible steward of one?s self, one?s health, and the world
Requirement: 10-12 hours from List A and List B (Students in majors requiring more than 6 hours of science are exempt from this requirement.)
List A (one course)
Any mathematics course at the 100-level or above, as determined by major requirement or placement:
BUS or PSY 205 Statistical Methods
List B (two courses, at least one of which must include a lab)
BIO 150 Biology
BIO 170 Conservation Biology
CHE 105 Chemistry and Society
FNS 233 Principles of Nutrition
NSC 101 Natural Science I
NSC 102 Natural Science II
PHY 131 General Principles of Physics
COMPETENCY 3: INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL AWARENESS
Goal: To recognize how the actions and thoughts of individuals are affected by and can affect their social, political, and economic milieus
Objectives:
To understand how the social, political, and economic forces of contemporary society can affect actions and thoughts of individuals
To become aware of the methods that individuals can use to adapt to the social, political, and economic forces that exist in contemporary society
To discover the positive effect individuals can have upon the social, political, and economic aspects of their environment
Requirement: 9 hours
List A (one course)
PSY 101 General Psychology
PSY 220 Human Growth and Development
List B (one course)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 102 Social Problems
List C (one course)
ECN 200 Introductory Economics
ECN 201 Principles of Macro Economics
ECN 202 Principles of Micro Economics
POL 100 American Politics
POL 342 American Constitution
COMPETENCY 4: MORAL REASONING
Goal: To demonstrate an understanding of religious faith and philosophy regarding values and ethics in social and personal experience Within the context of a Catholic and Franciscan college.
Objectives:
To demonstrate a knowledge of and insight into philosophical and theological wisdom regarding questions of existence and ultimate meaning, especially regarding what human beings are and who God is, in dialogue with Franciscan and Catholic traditions
To demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles and moral reasoning
To demonstrate an understanding of the historical and contemporary impact of religion
To demonstrate an engagement in the ongoing synthesis of faith and reason
To demonstrate an appreciation of the four Franciscan Sponsorship Values: Dignity of the Individual, Responsible Stewardship, Peace and Justice, and Reconciliation
Requirement: 9 hours, including all three of the following courses
PHL 120 Introduction to Philosophy
THL 105 Introduction to Theology
A second course in Theology
COMPETENCY 5: CULTURAL AWARENESS
Goal: To demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the arts, history, literature, languages, and faiths of Western and other world cultures
Objectives:
To develop a foundation for the life-long process of observing and participating in the richness of the heritage of civilized humankind
To demonstrate the ability to interpret and appreciate the humanities and the arts and sciences, in historical context, of selected world civilizations
To demonstrate an awareness of the role of criticism and leading theoretical models in interpreting the past and understanding the present
Requirements: 14 hours
List A (all three courses)
HIS 102 History of the Modern World
HUM 230 Literature, Music, and Art in the Western Tradition I
HUM 231 Literature, Music, and Art in the Western Tradition II
List B (one course)
ARH 347 Intercultural Art
HIS 229 Islamic Civilization in the Middle East
HIS 230 Asian Civilizations
HIS 311 The Middle East
HIS 312 Recent East Asia
HIS 313 African History
HIS 314 Asian Women
HIS 349 Latin America
HIS 380 Southeast Asian History
MUS 340 Music of World Cultures
PHL 260 Asian Philosophies
POL 348 Afro-Asian Political Systems
SOC 340 Social Change in Developing Nations
SOC 390 Third World Seminar
THL 158 Asian Religions
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN YOUR REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY CLASSES
Many undergraduate psychology majors race through their curriculum as if the purpose of enrolling in their required classes is to simply "get them out of the way" rather than actually acquiring and retaining the knowledge and skills these classes offer. One way to help you develop a more positive attitude toward your required psychology classes is to help you understand the value of these classes (i.e., what you can learn in them) so that you begin to see your psychology major as a series of valuable experiences rather than as a set of meaningless academic hurdles which you must leap with a minimum of effort and a maximum of speed. The following set of descriptions of what you will learn in each of your required psychology classes is an attempt to help you develop this more positive and productive attitude.
PSY 101 General Psychology: You will learn about the entire field of psychology from this class (e.g., the definition of psychology, its goals, the major areas of specialization in psychology, the methods psychologists use, and what psychologists have learned about behavior and mental processes). It will introduce you to the full range of psychological thought and help you to make informed decisions about what electives in psychology to take in the future.
PSY 205 Statistical Methods: You will learn how to choose and perform the statistical tests psychologists use to summarize, describe, and draw conclusions from the data they collect when they do research.
PSY 250 Research Methods: You will learn how psychologists design and carry-out research projects in order to investigate the variables that affect behavior and mental processes.
PSY 300 Psychological Tests and Measurement: You will learn about the types of tests psychologists use to measure individual differences such as intelligence, creativity, and personality.
PSY 305 Psychology of Learning: You will learn what psychologists have discovered about how the behavior and mental processes of humans and animals change as a result of interactions with their environments.
PSY 325 Social Psychology: You will learn how the behaviors and mental processes of individuals are influenced by others.
PSY 335 Theories of Personality: You will learn about the theories psychologists have created to explain the uniqueness of each individual's characteristic pattern of behaviors and mental processes (i.e., personality) and how these patterns develop, both normally and abnormally.
PSY 345 Cognitive Psychology: You will learn about how human beings use their thought processes to remember information, make decisions, communicate, and solve problems.
PSY 350 Behavioral Neuroscience:> You will learn how the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous systems affects human behavior and mental processes.
PSY 360 Internship in Psychology, PSY 497 Directed Research in Psychology I, or PSY 499 Independent Study in Psychology: You will apply what you have learned in your other psychology classes in a "hands-on" or "real-life" setting.
PSY 375 History of Psychology: You will learn how the principles, concepts, theories, and methods of psychology have evolved from their roots in Greek philosophy to their modern status.
PSY 490 Senior Seminar in Psychology: You will demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have developed in your previous psychology classes in papers, discussions, group projects, and formal oral presentations.
You will also be required to take one more psychology class from the following list that will help you develop the specific knowledge and skills in an area of psychology you may wish to pursue in graduate school or in your career. PSY 210 Stress Management, PSY 220 Human Growth and Development, PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 310 Industrial Psychology, PSY 315 Psychology of Motivation, PSY 320 Psychology of Sex Roles, PSY 355 Psychology of Religion, and PSY 370 Clinical Psychology.
MARIAN COLLEGE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE BASES: A knowledge base refers to an area of information that is essential to an academic discipline or profession.
Comprehension of basic psychological perspectives (e.g., psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, biological, and social), including their underlying assumptions, explanatory concepts, major theories, and research methods and findings
Knowledge of several areas of specialization in psychology (e.g., developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, learning, and personality theories)
Knowledge of the historical foundations of psychology and their influence on contemporary psychological thought
Knowledge of the ethical principles that guide the professional behavior of psychologists and the ethical issues psychologists encounter in their roles as scientists and practitioners
ABILITIES: An ability refers to the capability of performing a complex, goal-related task in a competent manner.
The ability to perform an accurate and comprehensive library search
The ability to accurately perform and interpret descriptive and inferential univariate statistics
The ability to design valid tests of hypotheses and to accurately critique the methods, sampling, measurement, findings, conclusions, and references of empirical psychological research
The ability to critique and interpret psychological tests and inventories using reliability, validity, and standardization as evaluation criteria
The ability to present and support a clear thesis in written and oral formats
The ability to critically analyze psychological literature by summarizing, locating strengths and weaknesses in argumentation and evidence, and providing alternative explanations for conclusions where warranted
The ability to lead effectively (i.e., plan, organize, and manage) and participate productively in group activities
The ability to plan, organize, and complete projects in a successful manner (i.e., display initiative, manage time, and control stress)
The ability to identify the role of values?especially the four Franciscan values?in a variety of decision-making contexts
The ability to perform a complete job search, produce a well-written resume, and demonstrate job-interview skills
PSY 360 INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
A practical, supervised work experience in psychology designed to provide students with the opportunity to reinforce their existing knowledge; acquire new experiences and skills; and explore their interests, aptitudes, and values in a professional setting.
PREREQUISITES
Permission of the academic adviser.
A current resume that is complete and flawless.
Good academic and social standing within the College.
A minimum of 62 hours of previously earned academic credit.
PROCEDURES
Students will meet weekly with the instructor during a scheduled one hour class.
Each student will submit a term paper to the instructor one week prior to the first day of final exams. If the student remains in the same employment situation and enrolls for Internship credit for more than one semester, the content of the term paper will change in the following manner.
1. The first semester's term paper will be primarily descriptive. It will include a comprehensive description of the company, agency, or organization in which the student is working, a complete list of the student's on-the-job duties, and an informal journal of the student's work experiences.
2. The second semester's term paper will take the form of a case study of a particular work situation or problem. It will include a description, analysis, and proposed solution of the situation or problem and a step-by-step description of how the proposed solution was put into effect.
3. The third semester's term paper will be theoretical in nature. The student will choose a psychological theory to which he/she has been exposed in the classroom, apply that theory to a specific problem in the work situation, and evaluate its ability to produce positive results.
4. The fourth semester's term paper will be an evaluation of the student's entire Internship experience. It will include broad topics such as the student's personal and professional development, the strengths and weaknesses of the program, and ways in which the program could be improved.
Each student's on-the-job performance will be evaluated by his/her supervisor with an assessment instrument that is included in the class syllabus.
EVALUATION
Final grades in the class will be determined using the following criteria.
1. The student's term paper.
2. The student's contributions to the weekly class sessions.
3. The employer's evaluation of the student's on-the-job performance.
Grading will be done on an S/U (i.e., Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) basis.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
A student may earn two or three hours of Internship credit per semester, with one hour of credit awarded for each five hours of on-the-job experience per week.
A student may earn a maximum of 6 hours of Internship during his/her college career.
| Esther Hostetler | March 1, 1999 |
ELECTIVES TO STRENGTHEN MY PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
My professional goal is to work with unwed teenage mothers who find themselves without the support of their families and/or the fathers of their children. This paper describes not only the electives I have taken and I will take to strengthen my major and my chosen career, but also those electives I have chosen to engage in to strengthen by knowledge, skills, and characteristics to help me become a better and more competent individual. The ten electives I have chosen are as follows:
Child, Family, and Society: I have learned how important and necessary positive early childhood interaction is within the family and society. This will help me to inform the young women I will counsel because many of them come from broken homes.
First Aid: I have learned how to care for myself and others in emergency situations. This course will help me to instruct the young women I will counsel in basic first aid as well as CPR and other helpful techniques in case of an emergency. This will help me not only in the workplace, but also in my own home as well.
The Mentor-Leader Program: This course has helped me to practice and further develop my leadership skills, while preparing me to mentor beyond the college environment, in particular the young women I will be assisting.
Step Aerobics & Walking for Fitness: These physical education courses have helped me to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. The have reaffirmed by belief in the importance of exercise as a way to maintain health. They will benefit me when I educate young women on how to become and stay healthy during pre- and post-pregnancies.
Principles of Nutrition: This course will teach me about nutrients and their effects upon the body. I will be able to apply these principles to the selection of a healthy diet for myself and my own family, as well as for the young women I counsel, regardless of their culture or socio-economic status.
Personal Finance: I will be introduced the financial planning process. I will study budgeting and cash management, credit and debt management, tax management, major purchase and housing expenditures, insurance fundamentals, investment basics, and retirement planning. This knowledge will be important in aiding my clients--and myself--to manage their finances and to help them avoid financial difficulties in the future.
Early Childhood Education: This course will give me an overview of the developing child from ages 0 to 8, and a presentation of appropriate programs, care, education, and an exploration of goals for young children. I will study areas such as behavior/learning styles of children, model programs and curricula, and teaching methods and styles. By studying these topics, I will have a better understanding of children that will help me to be a better parent as well as be a better resource to help my clients care for their own children.
Biophysical Values of Activity: This course consists of the study of exercises, preparation and supervision of exercise programs, isotonic, isometric and plyometric programs, interval and circuit training, principles of caloric expenditure, healthful techniques for weight loss and weight gain, and methods of class presentation. I will learn a great deal of important information in this class that will enable me to assist my clients-and myself--to lose or gain weight in an effective and healthy manner.
Stress Management: I will learn about the physiological responses to stress, the role stress plays in a person's life, and techniques that can modify stressful thoughts and behaviors. In knowing this, I will be able to help my clients--and myself--to reduce or eliminate unnecessary stressors and to manage unavoidable stressors more effectively
In summary, the electives I have chosen to take during my college career will better prepare me to assist those in need--particularly my clients--and to foster positive growth in my own life.
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