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Psychology Reap College of Education and Human Development || Faculty || Goals || Programs || General Requirements || Degree Requirements || Curriculum Requirements || Facilities || Faculty Edward O'Brien, Ph.D., C.M.F.C., chairperson Sister Gail Cabral, Ph.D., C.M.F.C. Edward Crawley, Ph.D. Heather Fiedler, M.A. * Dale Hazlak, M.A. * Edward Heffron, Ed.D. * Margaret S. Karolyi, Ph.D. Frank Mrykalo, Ed.D., C.M.F.C. Carl R. Persing, M.S., Ph. D. (candidate) David Renjilian, Ph.D. Robert S. Shaw, Psy.D. * * Part-time Goals The Department of Psychology attempts to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of human behavior, stressing its complexity, development and integration. The department is committed to a broad interdisciplinary study of humanity. Because psychology is an empirically-based discipline, the scientific nature of psychology is emphasized in both general and specialized courses. The Psychology curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of today's students. For the Psychology major, this includes an integrated sequence of learning experiences that prepare the student for multiple career options after graduation. In view of the importance of advanced degrees in psychology, a thorough preparation for graduate work is emphasized. An undergraduate major in psychology is the best preparation for graduate training in psychology and is also an acceptable major for graduate study in a variety of related fields. Bachelor's-level career paths are also frequently pursued by graduates of the department (e.g., in business, government and clinical settings). Programs The Clinical Track involves preparation for professional careers in clinical psychology and related areas. The Clinical Track is available for those majors who desire employment in the field immediately after graduation and/or who seek to pursue graduate study in clinical psychology or related areas. Special guidelines are provided in the Student Handbook which is available from the department. The track requires that the student maintains at least a 3.00 QPA in Psychology and completion of a four-course sequence (Psychology 431 or 432, 433, 434 and 451a), along with other recommended courses (it is recommended that the student select at least two of the following courses: Psychology 316, 317, 319, and 420). The Industrial Organizational (I/O) track is an interdisciplinary program in cooperation with the Business and Managerial Science Department. This track offers students a blend of psychology and business training and is designed for those who wish either to directly enter the corporate world after graduation or to further pursue graduate study in industrial and organizational psychology. In addition to the 30 hours of Psychology core courses, students are required to complete three Psychology courses (Psychology 317, 318, 321. 436), three Business courses (341, 422 and one of the following: 221 or 314, 413, 424, 213). Additionally, students must complete two courses from the following Psychology electives: 499 or 399 & 452, 451, 350, 310, 335, 314, 438, 319, 435, 440, 425 and Business elective 121, 370, 424, 461, 111, 212, 213, 413, 314, 315, 414, 252 designed by the Psychology department. Honors research is another important alternative in our curriculum. Students who are interested in pursuit of graduate study in psychology are particularly advised of the importance of honors research in facilitating advanced study. Honors research in Psychology requires the maintenance of a QPA of 3.25 in Psychology and 3.00 overall. Honors research in Psychology involves completion of Psychology 452 and/or Psychology H478 along with the completion of a presentation of the results of this research. Psychology H478 is part of the University Honors Program. Students are encouraged to take Psychology 399, Research Proposal, in the semester prior to enrolling in Psychology 452 or H478. Students are also encouraged to take Psychology 310, Research Apprenticeship, early in their course work (e.g., sophomore year). Further details regarding Honors Research are available in the Student Handbook which may be obtained from the department. Experiential learning opportunities are integrated with classroom-based instruction at every opportunity. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of formal and informal field experiences. Supervised internships in local agencies, leading to undergraduate credit, ordinarily are open only to those students who are majors in Psychology. Courses in the Psychology Department also frequently provide knowledge and tool skills for students in other programs concerned with human behavior and development. Concentrations in Psychology also may be combined with other areas, such as education, pre-law, biology, social work and special education. While not offered as a specific program track, the department offers a number of courses related to various aspects of health psychology, a growing area of the field of psychology. See the Student Handbook for a listing of these courses. Degree Requirements Major Core Competencies Electives To Graduate Psychology 45 48 7 6 126 General Requirements -- All Students All Marywood students are required to take PSY 211, General Psychology, as part of the general liberal arts curriculum. It is hoped that study in Psychology will aid the student in acquiring self-knowledge and gaining understanding of the scientific nature of the field. PSY 211 attempts to enhance student skills in critical thinking, information literacy, computer/technology utilization skills, and awareness of diversity issues. Curriculum Requirements -- Majors and Minors   Majors The student who majors in Psychology is required to complete a total of 45 credits in Psychology. The student will schedule 18 credits on an elective basis in addition to a core sequence consisting of the following: PSY 211 General Psychology (3) PSY 251 Developmental Psychology (3) PSY 270 Psychological Applications of Statistics (3) PSY 314 or PSY 325 Physiological Psychology (3) Sensation and Perception (3) PSY 315 Contemporary Approaches to Learning (3) PSY 410 Social Psychology (3) PSY 421 Experimental Psychology I (3) PSY 422 Experimental Psychology II (3) PSY 450 Personality Psychology (3) Psychology majors are advised to schedule MATH 216, Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences. It also is suggested that, where possible, majors take Biology 130, Anatomy and Physiology, or Biology 305, Fundamentals of Neuroscience.   Minors Students in other majors who wish to minor in Psychology must complete18 credits offered by the department. The student should consult with the Psychology Department chairperson so that an organized, coherent set of courses can be planned and special areas of interest can be made known. Facilities The Psychology Department is housed in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Facilities available in the department include: psychology laboratory with psychophysiological equipment, biofeedback, experimental psychology equipment, computerized on-line data acquisition equipment; counseling laboratory facilities with one-way mirrors, videotaping and editing equipment, digital video and CD-ROM authoring capabilities. State-of-the-art computer laboratory facilities support student research, writing and presentation work (e.g., statistics, on-line data acquisition, Internet access, desktop presentation software and web authoring software). Accelerated Programs Highly motivated, qualified students may begin graduate study in Psychology or Counseling in the senior year of the baccalaureate program, through cooperation with the Graduate Psychology and Graduate Counseling program tracks in the department. Qualified students may earn up to twelve graduate credits which can be counted toward the undergraduate degree requirements. See the department Student Handbook for further details.

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