USF 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 102 - 103
Psychology involves the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Because of this focus, psychology is relevant to many other areas of study both inside and outside of the social and behavioral sciences. The undergraduate program in Psychology offers the student a well-rounded liberal arts education. In addition, the program provides excellent training for qualified students who wish to pursue graduate work in such disciplines as Clinical, Experimental or Industrial Psychology, Education, Gerontology, Counseling, Management, Medicine, Law, and other human service programs. The undergraduate major emphasizes the breadth of psychology while allowing the student some electives to pursue in depth a particular aspect of the field. Interested undergraduate majors may apply for admission to a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis. The graduate faculty of the Psychology Department are divided into three broad program areas: Clinical, Experimental, and Industrial/Organizational. Each of these program areas offers Ph.D.-level training as well as instruction at the undergraduate level.
Majors must complete at least 34 semester hours in the field. A minimum grade of "C" or better must be attained in each course in the major. All majors must complete:
Successful completion of: PSY 3044 (3 semester hours) and one of the following:
| INP 2101 | PSY 2012 | PSY 3022 | SOP 3742 |
Successful completion of: PSY 3213 and one of the following:
| CLP 4433 | PSY 4205 |
or another methods course approved by the undergraduate advisor in Psychology.
Successful completion of 7 additional Psychology courses numbered at the 4000 level selected as follows: At least two courses from each of the two groups below:
Group I
| EXP 4204C | EXP 4404 | PSB 4013C |
| EXP 4304 | EXP 4523C |
Group II
| CLP 4143 | INP 4004 | SOP 4004 |
| DEP 4005 | PPE 4004 |
and 3 additional courses numbered at the 4000 level.
Note: No more than a total of 3 hours of the following courses may count toward the major:
PSY 4913 Directed Study
PSY 4970 Honors Thesis
PSY 4932 may not count toward the major.
Statistics and Biological Science are required. Otherwise, students majoring in psychology are encouraged to complete a varied undergraduate program.
A prerequisite for all 4000-level courses is a grade of "C" or better in both PSY 3044 and PSY 3213. For students minoring in Psychology, a grade of "C" or better in any college-level statistics course will substitute for the PSY 3213 requirement.
For students majoring in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences any college-level statistics course with a grade of "C" or better may serve as prerequisite for 4000 level courses in Psychology but does not substitute for the PSY 3213 requirement.
A minor in Psychology consists of a minimum of 15 credit hours, comprising PSY 2012, PSY 3044, and any three 4000-level psychology courses except PSY 4913. A GPA of 2.0 or better in the minor is required for certification. The purpose of the minor is to help students majoring in other disciplines to obtain an appropriate psychology background that will complement their work in their major. See the Psychology Department Undergraduate Advisor for suggested minor programs for students majoring in various fields.
Undergraduate majors working toward the B.A. in psychology may complete a structured sequence of coursework and practicum in Applied Behavior Analysis. Students are admitted to the program in the junior or senior year, after completing EXP 4404 and CLP 4414 with a grade or B or better. Admission requirements further include a minimum overall USF GPA of 3.0 or better, GPA of 3.2 for Psychology coursework, completion of at least 75 hours, and two letters of recommendation. Admissions are typically made in the fall of each academic year. Successful completion of the concentration prepares students for the Florida Certification Examination for Associate Behavior Analysis, for employment opportunities in a variety of settings, and for advanced study in Applied Behavior Analysis. Detailed information regarding the program and the admission process may be obtained from the undergraduate advisor or the program secretary.
The purpose of the Honors Program is to provide a select group of undergraduate Psychology majors an opportunity to undertake an intensive individualized research experience. The culmination of the Honors Program is the completion and defense of an honors thesis. Application for the program will take place during the second semester of the student's junior year or, typically, prior to completion of 90 semester credits. Admission to the program is competitive and based on the student's overall academic record, performance in psychology courses, and a letter of recommendation from a member of the Psychology Department faculty. Successful completion of the program requires a GPA of 3.5 in major coursework, an overall GPA of 3.25 at USF, and, typically, completion of 43 hours in Psychology including PSY 4932 (6) and PSY 4970 (6). See the Psychology Department Undergraduate Advisor for details of the program and an application form.
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
PSY X012 Introduction to Psychology and any other lower level Psychology course
STA XXXX Any level Statistics course
BSC XXXX Any level Biology course or any lower level Zoology course
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CBH 4004 COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. The study of the evolution of behavior, similarities, and differences in capacities for environmental adjustment and for behavioral organization among important types of living beings.
CLP 3003 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT -SS (3)
Genetic, organic, and learned factors involved in the processes of personal adjustment: applications of mental health principles to everyday living. Not for major credit.
CLP 4143 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Descriptions, theoretical explanations, research evidence, and treatment of maladaptive behavior.
CLP 4414 BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Introduction to behavior analysis, and application of learning principles, behavioral measurement, research designs, and interventions in treatment settings.
CLP 4433 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AND MEASUREMENT (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. A consideration of the instruments for intellectual and personality assessment including their applications, development, and potential abuses. Students may not receive credit for both CLP 4433 and EDF 4430.
DEP 3103 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY -SS (3)
Developmental and psychosocial aspects of childhood, including hereditary, maturational, psychological, and social determinants of child behavior. Not for major credit.
DEP 4005 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Survey of methods, empirical findings, and theoretical interpretations in the study of human development.
DEP 4135 PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Available both to majors and non-majors. Surveys the course of and processes underlying normal language development. Presents data and theory on phonological, semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic development.
EXP 4104 SENSORY PROCESSES (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Available to both majors and non-majors. Psychophysical and neurophysiological data and theory underlying sensory processes. Visual, auditory, chemical, and somatosensory systems, with particular emphasis on visual processes.
EXP 4204C PERCEPTION (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Topics include sensory and physiological bases of perception and how people process relevant information in their environments.
EXP 4304 MOTIVATION (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. A survey of motivational processes and mechanisms from physiological and psychological viewpoints.
EXP 4404 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Survey of methods, empirical findings, and theoretical interpretations in conditioning and instrumental learning.
EXP 4523C COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Survey of methods, empirical findings, and theoretical interpretations of human learning, information processing, verbal learning, and judgment and decision-making.
EXP 4640 PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE (3)
Historical survey of relations between psychology and linguistics leading to the emergence of psycholinguistics as a field of study. Current status of theory and research in the field.
GEY 4610 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (3)
A comprehensive overview of psychological aspects of aging. Topics will include age-related changes in sensation/perception, cognition, and personality, as well as application to late-life psychopathology. (Also offered under Gerontology.)
INP 2101 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY -SS (3)
The application of psychological principles and the functions of psychologist in education, government, industry, and clinical practice.
INP 4004 INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Applications of psychological principles to industry. Topics include: selection, training, motivation, job satisfaction, supervision, decision-making.
PPE 4004 PERSONALITY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Methods and findings of personality theories and an evaluation of constitutional, biosocial, and psychological determinants of personality.
PSB 4013C PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Gross neural and physiological components of behavior. Structure and function of the central nervous system and theory of brain functions.
PSY 2012 AN INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOLOGY -SS (3)
A broad survey of psychology for both majors and non-majors with special emphasis on the more applied areas of psychology (e.g., social psychology, abnormal psychology, personality, and developmental psychology.)
PSY 3022 CONTEMPORARY PROBLEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY -SS (3)
The content of this course varies depending on the needs and interest of students and faculty. Offerings include in-depth coverage of specialized aspects of psychology applied to contemporary problems not studied in general introductory courses.
PSY 3044 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY -SS (3)
PR: PSY 2012 or CI. Designed as an in-depth examination of the basic principles and concepts of psychological science. Extensive coverage will be given to the areas of learning, perception, physiological psychology, and cognition.
PSY 3213 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (4)
PR: PSY 3044 or CI. This course considers the logic of experimental design, concept of control and the analysis of experimentally obtained data. The laboratory section provides experience applying the concepts discussed in lecture. Two lectures plus two-hour lab. May be taken concurrently with PSY 3044.
PSY 4205 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with grade of C or better or CI. Detailed coverage of those research designs and statistical techniques having the greatest utility for research problems in psychology. Emphasis on topics from analysis of variance.
PSY 4604 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. The historical roots of modern psychological theories, investigation of the various schools of psychology such as behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, psychoanalysis, and phenomenological psychology.
PSY 4913 DIRECTED STUDY (1-3)
PR: Upper-level standing, psychology major and CI. The student plans and conducts an individual research project or program of directed readings under the supervision of a faculty member. (S/U Only.)
PSY 4931 SELECTED TOPICS: SEMINAR (3)
PR: Upper-level standing, psychology major and CI. Graduate-type seminar designed to provide the advanced undergraduate student with an in-depth understanding of a selected sub-area within psychology. May be repeated with a maximum of six (6) hours credit for the major.
PSY 4932 HONORS SEMINAR (3)
PR: Admission to honors program in psychology and CI. The student, under supervision of a faculty member, will formalize, conduct, analyze, and report in writing a research project in psychology. May be repeated with a maximum of 6 hours credit. May not count for major credit.
PSY 4970 HONORS THESIS (1-3)
PR: Admission to honors program in psychology and CI. The student under supervision of a faculty member will formalize, conduct, analyze, and report in writing a research project in psychology. May be repeated with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
SOP 3742 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN -SS (3)
An examination of theories of female personality in historical perspective. Current research on sex differences, socialization, sexuality, psychology of reproduction. Emerging roles of women as related to social change and developmental tasks of the life cycle. (Also offered under Women's Studies.)
SOP 4004 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Survey of methods, empirical findings, and theoretical interpretations in the study of an individual's behavior as it is affected by others.
SOP 4714C ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)
PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better or CI. Explores the influences of environment on behavior. Topics considered include crowding, privacy, territorial behavior, environmental design, and pollution effects. Designed for both psychology majors and non-majors.
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