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Department of PSYCHOLOGYCollege of Arts and SciencesChair: Robert Contreras; Associate Chair: Berler; Professors: Bailey, K. Berkley, Brigham, Carbonell, Charness, Contreras, Ericsson, Glendenning, Joiner, Kistner, Lang, Madsen, Megargee, Ouimet, Rashotte, Smith, Stephan, Torgesen, Wagner, Weaver; Associate Professors: Boroto, Hyson, Kelley, B. Licht, M. Licht, Lonigan, Meyer, Zwaan; Assistant Professors: Johnson, Kline, Loney, Plant, Scheffers, Taylor; Visiting Assistant Professors: Eckel, Wang; Research Associates in Psychology: Berler, Henderson; Associates in Psychology: Akbar, Sachs-Ericsson; Assistants in Psychology: Murphy, Peeler; Administrative and Professional: Bigbie, Donaldson, Foster, Kincey, Saunders; Associated Faculty: Davis, Ferris, Kendall-Reed, Kerr, Patrick, C. Rashotte, Tenebaum, Walker; Professors Emeriti: Baker, Hokanson, Kennedy, Kenshalo, Miller The undergraduate program in psychology offers introductory survey courses to give the liberal studies student a broad background in the study of behavior, as well as upper-division courses for the advanced student who has more specialized interests. The undergraduate major includes a rigorous course of study that covers the methodology and content needed to understand the causes of behavior in humans and animals. It is the intent of the program that the level of knowledge attained by the successful major will be such that the student is well prepared for graduate-level studies in any of the specialty areas in psychology or for advanced training in a professional school (e.g., law or medical school). Although some students may not wish to pursue graduate studies, this program assures that the successful major will attain a strong science-based liberal arts education. Majors are required to take several laboratory courses and qualified students are encouraged to work in the department's research laboratories or to participate in research in educational and clinical settings. Students preparing for graduate school are strongly encouraged to consult early with the departmental advisement office about opportunities for intensive study in a specialty area while pursuing the major. The optional areas of emphasis include clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, psychobiology/neuroscience, social psychology, and performance management. For the student wishing to study abroad for a semester, courses in psychology may be available at the London Study Center in social sciences. Admission RequirementsDue to limitations in the number of faculty and physical resources, admission to the undergraduate program for students who began college work in Fall 1992 or thereafter will be based on a minimum GPA and the successful completion of prerequisite course requirements. Students who began college work prior to Fall 1996 should check with the Psychology Department Advising Office for specific requirements that may apply to them. Admission for students who began college work Fall 1996 or thereafter will be based on the completion of the following requirements: 1) completion of at least fifty-two (52) semester hours; 2) a minimum GPA of 2.6 in all courses attempted; and 3) completion with a "C-" or better of STA 2122 or equivalent, PSY 2012 or equivalent, and one biology course as specified in the common course prerequisites. State of Florida Common Course PrerequisitesThe State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program. The following lists the common prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into this upper-division degree program:
Note: the following course, though not required for admission into the upper division major, is required for completion of the degree:
Course Requirements for a MajorPlease review all college-wide degree requirements summarized in the "College of Arts and Sciences" section of this General Bulletin. For the bachelor of science (BS) degree in psychology, the requirements listed below, along with the requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, must be fulfilled. For the bachelor of arts (BA) degree, nine (9) additional semester hours in the humanities and history are required above and beyond the requirements for the BS degree. The Psychology Department offers a broad selection of courses in order for each student to select a curriculum appropriate for his/her needs. All students must fulfill the major requirements, listed below, which ensure a balanced program of study. Any of the courses listed below, if presented by the student toward fulfillment of the major, must be completed with a minimum grade of "C-." Additionally, no student who has accumulated more than four grades below "C-" (F, D-, D, D-, U) in psychology courses taken for credit at The Florida State University or elsewhere will be permitted to continue toward a degree with a major in psychology. Students may repeat no more than one psychology course with a grade less than "C-" to meet this requirement. For example, a student who accumulates four "D" or "F" grades in psychology courses, then receives one more "D" or "F" grade in a psychology course, may elect to repeat that course (or one of the other courses with a grade below "C-") to improve the grade. If the student succeeds and receives a "C-" or better, he/she may continue in the major. If the student does not get a "C-" or better, he/she will be required to seek another major. The Department of Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office will make every attempt to notify a student when he/she has accumulated two "D's" or more in psychology courses and counsel him/her accordingly. In an effort to maintain quality and to give students a direct way to affect the program, the Department of Psychology randomly selects 20% of its graduating seniors to participate in an interview. Each selected student is required to meet briefly with a member of the undergraduate training committee to answer a few questions about their experiences in and impressions of the department. For these students, completion of the interview is required for graduation. Class AttendanceThe Department of Psychology enforces a strict first-day attendance policy. Students missing the first day of any class will be dropped. Required Upper-Level Courses in PsychologyThirty-three (33) semester hours of upper-level psychology courses are required for the major. These hours must include:
Honors in the MajorThe Department of Psychology offers a program in honors in the major to encourage talented juniors and seniors to undertake independent and original research as part of the undergraduate experience. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" section of this General Bulletin. Requirements for a Minor in PsychologyTwelve (12) semester hours of psychology, including PSY 2012, are required for a minor in psychology. Grades below "C-" will not be accepted for credit toward the minor. A minimum of six (6) of the required semester hours must be completed at The Florida State University. No courses used for satisfying liberal studies requirements may also count toward the minor. Exceptions: 1) transfer students with an approved AA from an State of Florida, Division of Colleges and Universities' community college, and 2) students whose major does not require a minor. Areas of Special EmphasisSeveral areas of emphasis are available for students, especially those planning a graduate career in psychology or another field of science. The areas are clinical psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and social psychology. A recommended course listing ineach area of emphasis is available from the psychology department's undergraduate advising office. The recommended curriculum provides students with a strong background in scientific method and content pertinent to their areas of particular interest. The Certificate in Performance Management is designed for undergraduate students who desire to prepare for a career in business management or for graduate work in organizational behavior management, industrial/organizational psychology or related fields. The program offers students the opporunity to specialize in the application of behavior principles in the workplace or an organizational setting. Students are required to take four (4) courses and earn at least a grade of "B" in each. These courses include EAB 3703, EXP 3422, INP 3313 and INP 4314. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Panama CityStudents may complete the requirements for the bachelor of science in psychology at the Panama City Campus. Students transferring to the Panama City Campus must have completed an approved A.A. degree (or equivalent). Students should refer to the common core requirements for this degree program. Specific course rotation varies, based on the availability of instructional faculty and the needs of current students; no firm schedule of course offerings is possible. Within each calendar year (including the summer term), however, an attempt is made to offer both EXP 3000 and PSY 4604. In addition, at least one course from Area A below typically is available each year. Several courses from Area B usually are offered every year. A master's degree with a specialty in applied behavior analysis also is offered at the Panama City Campus. Admission RequirementsFor all students who first began college work during the Fall 1996 semester or thereafter, admission requirements for the Panama City Campus include:
Note: the following course, though not required for admission into the upper division major, is required for completion of the degree:
Required Upper-Level Courses for a Psychology MajorThirty (30) semester hours of upper-level psychology courses and three (3) semester hours of PSY 2012 General Psychology are required for the major. Please note that PSY 2012 is not offered at the Panama City Campus.
For further information about admission, degree requirements, minor requirements, or the foreign language requirements for the bachelor's degree program, contact: Undergraduate Advising Office, Department of Psychology, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fl 32306-1270, (850) 644-4260. Definition of PrefixesCBH - Comparative Psychology/Animal Behavior Undergraduate CoursesGeneral PsychologyPSY 2012. General Psychology (3). An introduction to the field of psychology covering such topics as learning, perception, intelligence, personality, and social behavior. PSY 2023. Careers in Psychology (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course is intended for psychology majors who are early in their undergraduate careers. Discussions cover options in psychology and related fields for those students planning to enter the job market or graduate/professional school upon graduation. Students will learn how to best prepare themselves to compete for these options. EXP 3000. Approaches to the Study of Behavior (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; STA 2122 or equivalent. Corequisite: EXP 3000L. Introduction to philosophical and methodological issues in the empirical study of behavior. EXP 3000L. Approaches to the Study of Behavior Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: STA 2122 or equivalent. Corequisite: EXP 3000. Introduction to the basic logic of experimentation in psychology by running simple experiments, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results. Simple techniques and concepts in data analysis and interpretation will be stressed. PSY 4604. History and Systems of Psychology (3). Prerequisite: EXP 3000; PSY 2012; junior or senior standing; or consent of instructor. Covers the philosophical and scientific antecedents of modern psychology and the history of psychology as an independent scientific discipline. Experimental Psychobiology/NeuroscienceCBH 3304. Behavioral Genetics (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. The effects of inheritance on human and animal behavior with consideration of evolutionary perspectives in psychology. EXP 3202. Sensation and Perception (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3202L. The role of the senses in behavior and the perceptual organization of sensory information. EXP 3202L. Sensation and Perception Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3202. EXP 3203. Animal Sensory Processes (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3203L. Animal psychophysics and electrophysiology in the study of animal senses. EXP 3203L. Animal Sensory Processes Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3203. EXP 3422. Conditioning and Learning (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3422L. How experience affects behavior and physiological functioning of animals and humans. EXP 3422L. Conditioning and Learning Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3422. PSB 2000. Introduction to Brain and Behavior (3). A study of the basic principles of brain functions and how they relate to animal and human behavior. (Cannot be taken after PSB 3004.) PSB 3004. Physiological Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; three (3) hours in biology; or permission of instructor. Corequisite: PSB 3004L. Current problems, theories, and techniques in physiological psychology with emphasis on central nervous system mechanisms. PSB 3004L. Physiological Psychology Laboratory (1). Corequisite: PSB 3004. PSB 4240. Biological Basis of Brain Dysfunction (3). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing; PSB 2000 or 3004 or an introductory course in biology. This course will examine the biology of brain dysfunction in schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, mania, depression, drug abuse, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Tourette's syndrome. These pathological processes will be explored from both biological and psychological perspectives. PSB 4461. Hormones and Behavior (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; PSB 2000 or 3004, or three (3) semester hours in biology. Provides students with current knowledge of interactions between hormones and behavior with emphasis on the brain regulation of hormone-behavior interaction in mammalian species including humans. PSB 4641 Pain and Suffering (3). Course combines formal lectures, student-teacher discussions and student presentations to understand what we currently know and how we can increase our knowledge about the multifaceted (genetic, biological, physiological, psychological, sociocultural) mechanisms underlying pain. PSB 4854. Biopsychology of Sexual Behavior (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; PSB 2000 or 3004, or three (3) semester hours in biology. A study of biological and sociocultural determinants of sexual development particularly as it relates to sexual orientation, sexual preference, and purported gender differences in personality, cognition, and mental disorders. Human Learning and CognitionEXP 3404. Human Memory and Learning (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Course introduces issues related to human memory and learning. Theories of memory, including memory systems, capacity and duration of memory, and basic memorial processes. Applied issues include disorders of memory (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), repressed memories and memory improvement. EXP 3503. Cognitive Psychology (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3503L. Contemporary approaches to human learning, memory, and higher mental processes. EXP 3503L. Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Corequisite: EXP 3503. EXP 4640. Psychology of Language (3). Prerequisites: psychology majors-EXP 3000; other majors-permission of instructor. This course will focus on the mental processes involved in language use (e.g., speech, comprehension, conversation, and writing). EXP 3000 is required for psychology majors. Majors from relevant areas such as language, communications, philosophy, computer science and education should contact the instructor for permission to take the course. Clinical-PersonalityCLP 3003. Psychology of Adjustment (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Human adjustments and the resulting forms of behavior. Abnormal and normal behavior are contrasted. Special emphasis on the determinants of adjustments. CLP 3305. Clinical and Counseling Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. A survey of the theory, research, and treatment procedures in the clinical process. CLP 4143. Abnormal Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Causes of personality disorganization, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, developments in experimental psychopathology. CLP 4343r. Current Issues in Clinical Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012; junior or senior standing. A study of current issues in clinical psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. CLP 4950. Abnormal Psychology Field Experience (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: CLP 4143, permission of instructor. PPE 3004. Psychology of Personality (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. An introduction to methods, theory, and research in personality. PSY 3820. Health Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course is a survey of health psychology and behavioral medicine. Topics include mind/body connections, health and disease, stress and coping, and psychology in medical settings. PSY 4303. Theory, Application, and Evaluation of Tests (3). Prerequisites: EXP 3000, 3000L. Basic test and measurement theory essential in the construction, appropriate use, and evaluation of achievement, aptitude, intelligence, interest, and personality tests. Life-Span DevelopmentDEP 3103. Child Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. An approach to the study of children. DEP 3305. Psychology of Adolescent Development (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Recent research dealing with adolescents. Emphasis is placed on the influence of growth and on the role of cultural pressures on behavior. DEP 4204. Psychology of Exceptional Children (3). Prerequisite: DEP 3103. The identification, causes, and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders of childhood are discussed. Topics covered include assessment and classification of disorders, classroom management, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, mental retardation, and autism. DEP 4404. Psychology of Adult Development and Aging (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. The study of the major psychological issues of adulthood and aging, including: age-related changes in psychological, social, and physical functioning; interpersonal and family relationships; career development and retirement; mental and physical health; death and bereavement; and coping with the process of aging. Prior introductory courses in personality, social, cognition, and/or sensation-perception are not required but they are recommended. EDP 3003. Educational Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. The application of psychology to the problems of education. SocialSOP 3004. Social Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Review of the theories of interpersonal behavior and group dynamics. SOP 3742. Psychology of Women (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Systematic study of research and theory including psychological differences and similarities between sexes. SOP 3751. Psychology and the Law (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. An examination of the interface between psychology and legal issues. Research on judges, juries, defendants, and police are among topics covered, as well as the role of psychologists in the legal system. SOP 3782. Psychology of the African American (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. A critical examination of the psychocultural forces which shape and determine the unique behavior of African Americans. SOP 4214. Experimental Social Psychology (3). Prerequisites: PSY 2012, SOP 3004. Course covers in-depth analysis of several central areas of social psychology with an emphasis on designing and carrying out research in these areas. SOP 4722. Prejudice and Stereotyping (3). Prerquisites: EXP 3000, 3000L; PSY 2012; SOP 3004. This course explores the nature of prejudice and stereotyping in our society using a social psychological perspective. Behavioral-Performance ManagementEAB 3703. Applied Behavior Analysis (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. This course introduces the basic principles of behavior and exposes students to settings where techniques based on learning theory can be used therapeutically. INP 3303. Business Psychology (3). Prerequisite: PSY 2012. Vocational selection, psychological principles of supervision and leadership, emotional problems of employees, selling, and advertising. INP 3313. Behavior Analysis in Business and Industry (3). Prerequisites: EAB 3703; EXP 3422, 3422L; PSY 2012 . Behavior principles as they are applied in business, industry, and government. INP 4314. Advanced Topics in Performance Management (4). Prerequisite: INP 3313 and permission of instructor. Implementation and analysis of performance management principles via a project carried out in a business setting; motivation, compensation, and systems issues in performance technology. Multiple AreasISC 3076. Science, Technology, and Society (3). Science is considered as an enterprise in modern society that produces technological advances and new perspectives on reality. Interrelations among science, technology, and society are examined. Enrollment is open to students who have attained at least junior standing or by permission of instructor. PSY 3949r. Cooperative Education Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.) PSY 4039r. Honors Work (3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) hours. PSY 4911r-4914r. Directed Individual Study (one to three [1-3] hours each.) (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. Study on a selected topic as designated by the student and the directing professor. Each course may be repeated to a maximum of three (3) semester hours. Only six (6) semester hours may be counted toward the major. These total credits must be reduced by the comparable number of credits taken for PSY 4920r, such that a maximum of twelve (12) credits of PSY 4911r-4914r in combination with PSY 4920r may be taken. A total of six (6) credits of PSY 4911r-4914r in combination with PSY 4920r may be counted toward the major. PSY 4920r. Research Topics (1-3). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisites: Junior standing, consent of instructor. Participation in a group research project on a selected topic as designated by the directing professor. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours; only six (6) semester hours may be counted toward the major. These total credits must be reduced by the comparable number of credits taken for PSY 4911r-4914r such that a maximum of twelve (12) credits of PSY 4920r in combination with PSY 4911r-4914r may be taken. A total of six (6) credits of PSY 4920r in combination with PSY 4911r-4914r may be counted toward the major. PSY 4930r. Special Topics in Psychology (3). May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours. A maximum of two (2) special topics courses may be taken in the same semester. PSY 4970r. Honors Seminar (1). (S/U grade only.) Prerequisite: Acceptance in the honors in psychology program. Exposure to state-of-the-art research of psychology faculty to increase breadth in the discipline and to help select a thesis topic and research mentor. Forum for informal discussion of project development, research design, data collection and analyses, and thesis presentation. May be repeated to a maximum of four (4) semester hours; only two (2) semester hours may be counted toward the major. SCE 4939r. Seminar in Contemporary Science, Mathematics, and Science Education (1). For description, see the interdisciplinary science courses listed in the "College of Arts and Sciences" section of this General Bulletin. Graduate CoursesGeneral
Applied Behavior Analysis
Clinical-Personality
Human Learning and Cognition
Life-Span Development
Psychobiology/Neuroscience
Social
Multiple Area Courses
For listings relating to graduate course work for thesis, dissertation, and master's and doctoral examinations and defense, consult the Graduate Bulletin. |
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