Department of Psychology and Human Ecology
The Department of Psychology and Human Ecology offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Psychology and Human Ecology. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for information relating to the Psychology specialty in the Master of Science in Behavioral Sciences degree program.
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major in Human Ecology (390)
Human Ecology is the study of humans as social, physical, biological beings in interaction with each other, their community, and with their natural constructed environments. Study of the family ecosystems is the core of Human Ecology, designed to prepare individuals, as members of a family, for productivity for self and society through education in wise decision making and effective use of resources to optimize human development and the quality of life and the environment. The University's plan of study in Human Ecology is designed to educate students for success in occupational careers that involve working with individuals and families in meeting their developmental, behavioral, relational, financial and consumption needs.
I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . 50 hours
General Education Requirements
II. MAJOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 hours
Required Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
CRM 3603, CRM 3623, CRM 4633, FAMS 1123, FAMS 1163, FNS 1343
Concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Human Ecology majors must complete one of the following concentrations:
HUMAN ECOLOGY (18 hours)
To be selected from approved offerings within the department.
FAMILY SCIENCE (18 hours)
FAMS 3143, FAMS 4123, FAMS 4133, FAMS 4153 and six hours to be selected from the following: FNS 3313, FAMS 4143, FAMS 4163, FAMS 4173, FAMS 4783, FAMS 4801-4*, FAMS 4881-4 or other approved electives from departmental offerings.
* Second semester juniors must make formal application for their Field Experience with the Human Ecology Office.
III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
Required Courses: FAMS 1123 and FAMS 1163. The remaining 12 credits may be
selected from any course with the FAMS prefix or students may choose 18 credits
from another discipline.
IV. ELECTIVES SELECTED TO SUPPORT CAREER GOALS AND COMPLETE
128 HOURS FOR GRADUATION.
CONSUMER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COURSES (CRM)
3603* CONSUMER ECONOMICS, 3 hours credit
Use of economic theories and principles to understand the management of consumer resources, the process of rational decision making and the importance of citizen participation in the economic process. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing or departmental permission.
3623* CONSUMER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 3 hours credit
Concepts and procedures of resource management with application to the problems and responsibilities of individuals and families. Emphasis given to decision-making, resource conservation, and computer application to resource management. Prerequisite: Junior standing or departmental permission.
4033* PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT, 3 hours credit
Relationship of appearance and dress in creating a professional image for men and women. Effective resume design; interviewing skills; executive etiquette; career research and advancement strategies. Prerequisite: Junior standing or departmental permission.
4633* WORK AND SOCIETY, 3 hours credit
Comprehensive examination of linkages between personal, family and work life. A contemporary analysis of laws, attitudes, and demographic trends that form the reciprocal relationship between work and society. Prerequisite: Junior standing or department permission. Lecture 3 hours.
CRM, FAMS, FNS
4781-3 WORKSHOP, 1-3 hours credit
Workshop designed to give intensive emphasis to a specific area. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
FAMILY SCIENCE COURSES (FAMS)
1123* FAMILY RELATIONS, 3 hours credit
An examination of research, issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends relating to family interaction and decision making over the life-span
1163* HUMAN ECOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Basic ecological principles and concepts related to health will be presented. Humanity's place within the environment will be surveyed including the interrelationships of geographic, political, economics, social, psychological and other factors.
3143* PARENTHOOD EDUCATION, 3 hours credit
Education as to the decisions, responsibilities and social issues related to parent-child relationships. Understanding the role of the parent with emphasis on communication, creativity and discipline. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FAMS 1123, Junior standing or departmental permission.
4123* MARRIAGE, 3 hours credit
Identification and analysis of stressors in contemporary marriages. Strategies for enrichment will be emphasized. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FAMS 1123, Junior standing or departmental permission.
4133* MIDDLE AND LATER ADULT YEARS, 3 hours credit
Emphasis on development processes and generational relationships. Individuals in middle and later stages of the family life cycle will be studied. Changing family composition, role transitions, support systems and potentials for enhancement will also be investigated. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FAMS 1123 or PSY 1113 or SOCI 1113.
4143* CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES, 3 hours credit
Examination of crisis and management theories and strategies used to help individuals and families deal productively with crisis producing situations. Identification and mobilization of pertinent personal, family, and community resources. Prerequisite: Junior standing or department approval.
4153* HUMAN SEXUALITY, 3 hours credit
The investigation of human sexuality against a background of changing sexual mores for a physiological, psychological and sociological perspective. Exploration of current issues and implications for future trends in human interaction. Special emphasis on the development of healthy interpersonal relationships. Prerequisites: FAMS 1123, PSY 1113 or SOCI 1113, Junior standing or departmental approval.
4163 HEALTHY AGING, 3 hours credit
Emphasis on demographic changes due to longevity; differences between aging and illness; and effects of aging that may be reversible. Prerequisite: FAMS 1123, Junior standing, or departmental approval.
4173 FUNCTIONAL FAMILY SYSTEMS, 3 hours credit
Emphasizes the family unit as a communicational, instructional, and interactional system. Prerequisite: FAMS 1123, Junior standing, or departmental approval.
4801-4 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY SCIENCE, 1-4 hours credit
Supervised study and/or work experience in the field relating to the student's special interest or area of concentration. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
4881-4 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FAMILY SCIENCE, 1-4 hours credit
Directed research and intensive study on selected problems or special topics. No more than four credit hours of independent study may be counted toward the requirements for a major in the department. Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
4901-3 SEMINAR IN FAMILY SCIENCE, 1-3 hours credit
A course designed to meet the special needs within the department. Prerequisite: Departmental approval. May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 hours.
FOOD AND NUTRITION SCIENCES COURSES (FNS)
1343* BASIC NUTRITION, 3 hours credit
Introduction to the science of human nutrition through an analysis of the nutrient content of food and the relationship of nutrients to health and disease. Lecture 3 hours.
3313 NUTRITION IN THE LIFECYCLE, 3 hours credit
Study includes the physiological, biochemical, and sociological factors affecting nutrient requirements over the life span; emphasis on practical application of nutrition concepts and appropriate food selections to meet nutrient needs. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: FNS 1343.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY (165)Psychology is the scientific study of behavior. Through courses in psychology, students will learn principles which govern human behavior. The courses offered reflect the diversity in psychology and meet the educational objectives of at least three groups of students: (1) Those who seek a general survey course in the field of psychology or those who wish to study a program of psychology in depth at the undergraduate level but do not contemplate entrance into psychology as a profession, (2) those who wish to enter psychology as a profession immediately after the Bachelor's Degree, and (3) those who plan to attend graduate school and then enter psychology as a profession. I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . 50 hours General Education Requirements II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 hours Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . 27 hours
PSY 1113, PSY 2113, PSY 3353, PSY 3413, PSY 3423, PSY 4363, PSY 4393, PSY 4423, PSY 4433
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
Selected from the following list with a minimum of 9 hours having a Psychology prefix of 3000 or above: PSY 2223, PSY 2323, PSY 3313, PSY 3333, PSY 3383, PSY 4313, and PSY 4443 III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours
MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY/MINOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATIONA major in Psychology with a minor in Special Education provides an opportunity for individuals to work with children and youth with special needs. The minor in Special Education does not prepare students for state teaching licensure in the public schools. I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . 50 hours General Education Requirements II. MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 hours Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 hours
PSY 1113, PSY 2113, PSY 3353, PSY 3413, PSY 3423, PSY 4363, PSY 4393, PSY 4423
Electives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 hours
Selected from Psychology course offerings with a minimum of 9 hours having a prefix of 3000 or above; PSY 2223, PSY 2323, PSY 3313, PSY 3333, PSY 3383, PSY 4313, PSY 4443 III. MINOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 hours Minimum of 18 hours: SPED 3203, SPED 3263, SPED 3223, SPED 3243, SPED 4413, SPED 4453
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSY)
1113* GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A study of the basic facts and principles of behavior. Lecture 3 hours.
2001-3* SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 1-3 hours credit
Contemporary and historical concerns of Psychology are explored. A different topic may be presented each semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
2113* HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A study of modern psychology as a science with emphasis on past and present schools of psychological thought. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
2223* APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Psychological principles in relation to problems of Business, Industry, Education, Mental Health, or other human enterprises. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
2323* SENSATION AND PERCEPTION, 3 hours credit
A survey of the biological properties of sensory systems and major phenomena in sensation and perception (e.g., adaptation, brightness, color and binocular vision, audition, taste, touch, imagery, individual differences, time and motion, attention and theories of psychophysical judgment including STD and classical). Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
2373* INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Comprehensive inquiry focusing on the branch of psychology that concerns individual behaviors and lifestyles affecting a person's physical health. Professional issues, gender and cultural issues, within an application orientation include: enhancement of health, the prevention and treatment of disease, the identification of health risk factors, the improvement of the health care system and the shaping of public opinion with regard to health. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3313* COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Examines cognitions involving language, thinking, problem solving, memory, intelligence, and categorization. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3333 COUNSELING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
A description of the professional life of a counseling or clinical psychologist including the history, description, duties, ethics, skills, and training required. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3353* LIFESPAN HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, 3 hours credit
Survey of the psychological changes across the lifespan. Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical changes from birth to death will be examined. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3383* SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
The study of human behavior as affected by social stimuli. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3413* PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING, 3 hours credit
Investigations into the processes of learning in humans and animals. Emphasis is given to behavioral and cognitive approaches. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
3423 APPLIED QUANTITATIVE METHODS, 3 hours credit
A strong emphasis will be placed on inferential procedures used in published articles in psychological journals. Topics include correlational testing, linear regression, simple and factorial ANOVAs, tests for outliers, normalcy, randomness, heterogeneity of variance, and post-hoc analysis. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1113 and MATH 1513.
4313 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING, 3 hours credit
Principles, practices and procedures of psychological testing are examined. Attention is given to construction, validation and interpretation of measuring instruments in the fields of personality, intelligence, aptitudes and attitudes. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1113 and PSY 3423.
4331-3 SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY, 1-3 hours credit
Specific problems or issues of concern to Psychology are given in depth exploration and analysis. A different topic may be presented each semester. (May be repeated for a total of six hours credit.) Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: Senior standing and departmental approval.
4363* ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
The study of various abnormalities as described in DSM. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
4393* PERSONALITY, 3 hours credit
Factors determining and affecting personality, its development and assessment. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
4423 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours credit
Studies in the major designs, methods employed and problems in conducting experiments in psychological research. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1113 and PSY 3423.
4433 PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 3 credit hours
Students will design and conduct a psychological research project of sufficient quality for conference presentation. Material covered will include APA format research ethics, data analysis and conference presentation preparation. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PSY 1113 and PSY 4423. 4443* BIOPSYCHOLOGY, 3 hours creditExplains behavior in terms of the physiological events inside the body with emphasis on vision, audition, psychoactive drugs, eating, sex, and sleep. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PSY 1113.
4453* PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY, 3 credit hours
Students will work individually with a department faculty member to
develop and present a psychological research project of professional
quality. The presentation will take place as a conference paper,
conference poster, or by submission of a manuscript to a peer-reviewed
psychological journal. Prerequisite: PSY 4423.
* Liberal arts and sciences course
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