SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY   2000-2001 Catalog
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Psychology
Education-Psychology 246
541-552-6206
Karen Salley, Chair

Professors: Michael J. Naumes, Paul Rowland, Karen L. Salley, Gerald W. Stein, Josie A. Wilson

Associate Professors: Michael W. Andrews, Lani C. Fujitsubo, Paul D. Murray, J. Fraser Pierson, Todd D. Zakrajsek

Assistant Professor: Mary P. Russell-Miller

Honorary Adjunct Professor: John Burns

The psychology program prepares students to:

1. Achieve a broad understanding and appreciation of human and animal behavior, which serves as the foundation for a liberal arts education.

2. Prepare for paraprofessional work in applied behavioral sciences and social service fields.

3. Prepare for graduate and professional study in psychology or related fields.

Nine goals are identified as desired outcomes of completing the psychology major. Students will acquire:

1. A knowledge base

2. Critical-thinking skills

3. Writing and speaking skills

4. Information gathering and synthesis skills

5. Research methods and statistical skills

6. Interpersonal skills

7. Ethical and values clarification

8. Cultural and diversity sensitivity

9. Application skills

Degrees

Minor

Admission

1. Certain psychology courses (Psy 345, 426, 498, 499) are designated for majors only. Only individuals who have been formally advanced to the standing of psychology major are allowed to register for these courses.

2. Students who have not been advanced to the standing of psychology major but who intend to be majors must register with the department and be assigned an advisor. Such students are designated pre-psych. For more details, contact the department or write to: Chair, Department of Psychology, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, Oregon 97520.

3. Transfer students (either from another major or another institution) who are juniors or seniors should contact the Department of Psychology about obtaining an advisor and fulfilling requirements for advancement to the psychology major immediately after deciding to transfer.

4. Requirements for advancement to psychology major standing: cumulative GPA of no less than 2.7; University Colloquium and Wr 227, or Wr 121, 122 and 227; Bi 101 and 102 or 103; and psychology courses as listed under section 1a of the Requirements for Major section. Students may be enrolled in no more than 11 credits of the required courses for advancement during the term in which they apply for advancement to the major. Failure to complete the courses with a minimum grade of C- will result in cancellation of standing as a psychology major.

5. Exceptions to these criteria may be presented to the department chair for consideration.

Requirements for Major

1. A minimum of 51 credits in psychology is required for the baccalaureate degree, which includes:

a) Courses required for advancement to the psychology major (16 credits): Psy 201, 202, 211, 225, 226, and 327.

b) Core curriculum (20 credits): Psy 334 or 370; Psy 341, 345, 351, 426, 498, 499. All courses required for advancement to the major and core psychology courses must be completed with a minimum C- grade. Psy 334 must be taken from the psychology department.

c) Upper division psychology electives (15 credits).

2. The required core with prerequisites for advancement to major comprises 36 credits, to be completed by all psychology majors. An additional 15 credits of upper division coursework is selected with the approval of the student's advisor.

3. A GPA of 2.5 in all psychology courses is required for a BS or BA in psychology.

4. Wr 121, 122 or the University Colloquium and Psy 201, 202 are prerequisites to all upper division courses, unless specifically waived by the instructor.

Note that a maximum of six credits from human services and practica courses (Psy 209, 309, 409, and 416) may be counted toward the 51 credits needed for a psychology degree.

It should also be noted that a total of 180 credits is a required minimum to graduate from SOU. Factors such as number of hours and types of courses transferred to SOU may affect the total number of credits accrued in satisfying all requirements for graduation with a major in psychology.

Optional Program Emphases

There are several program emphases psychology majors may consider, depending on particular career plans (e.g., paraprofessional programs and pregraduate school programs, including experimental, clinical or counseling, child psychology, and organizational psychology). See your advisor for suggested coursework for these program emphases.

Human Service Degree Completion Program

The Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the School of Social Science, offers an interdisciplinary bachelor's degree program focused on the needs of human service professionals. Classes are conveniently scheduled at nights and on weekends in Ashland and Medford to accommodate the schedules of working students. The program is for students who: (1) have completed an Associate of Arts degree or approximately two years of college; (2) want to better understand their community and social environment; (3) desire to improve their career opportunities and reach educational goals; and (4) wish to enhance specific human relations skills and strengthen their ability to work effectively in social services.

Class sizes are small and the learning environment fosters close ties between students, faculty, and the community. The length of the degree completion program varies with each individual, depending on prior coursework and employment status.

Requirements

The following courses are requirements for the Human Service Program major:

Psychology: Upper Division Core

(25 credits)

Completion of all of the following:

Sociology: Upper Division Core

(16 credits)

Completion of four of the following:

Requirements for Minor

A minimum of 21 credits in psychology is required for a minor. These 21 credits must include Psy 201, 202; 15 credits as approved, only 6 of which may be special studies/practicum or teaching assistant credits; and at least 12 credits at the upper division level (Psy 225, 226 may be counted toward upper division credits in the minor). Special studies/practicum courses (Psy 199, 209, 309, 399, and 409) applied toward the psychology minor must be taught by a full-time member of the Department of Psychology, unless otherwise approved by the department.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The objective of the interdisciplinary major with an emphasis in psychology or related behavioral sciences is to prepare students for occupations requiring behavioral science backgrounds (e.g., welfare caseworker, probation-parole worker, psychometric aide, and research aide). The degree granted is a BA or BS in social science.

This program permits a broad major in the social sciences and a concentration in psychology for those whose educational goals are not met by any of the other psychology programs. The general requirements for this degree are found under Area Degrees, printed catalog page 140, in the Interdisciplinary Majors section of this catalog. The specific requirements for majors in social science with a concentration in psychology should reflect the needs of the individual student and must be planned with departmental advisors in psychology. Application to the Department of Psychology is required after the following prerequisites have been met: all required writing courses, including Wr 227, Bio 101 and 102 or 103; and Psy 201, 202, 225, 226, and 327. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

The required psychology capstone courses (Psy 498, 499) may not be taken until the student has (1) been formally admitted to the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies with a psychology emphasis, and (2) has registered with the Department of Psychology and been assigned an advisor.

Master's in Applied Psychology Graduate Program (MAP)

Prospective students should address inquiries to the psychology department office coordinator or the MAP graduate coordinator.

The principle objective of the Master's in Applied Psychology (MAP) is to provide professional training in the application of psychological principles and methodologies to increase functioning and service delivery in public and private agencies, organizations, and communities. Each of the three tracks (Mental Health Counseling, Human Services, and Group Facilitation and Training) is based on a common integrated core of courses. The central goal of this core is to train master's level practitioners who are grounded in professional ethics and values, well-versed in the empirical nature of their professions, and sensitive to and supportive of the increasing multicultural diversity of our communities.

Mental Health Counseling (MHC). This track prepares professional counselors who are capable of providing extensive mental health services within public and private agencies as well as in private practice. The curriculum is designed to meet the national standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) so graduates will gain mobility in responding to changing employment needs throughout the U.S. However, since the track starts in 2000, it has not yet had the opportunity to pass the formal accreditation process of CACREP. The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists has indicated that the curriculum meets the educational requirements for application for licensure as a licensed professional counselor. The track has also been designed to meet the educational requirements for application for licensure as a marriage and family therapist in California.

Human Services (HS). This track enhances the knowledge base and competence of providers and administrators of regional social service agencies. Program development, implementation, and analysis; managerial skills; and public policy analysis are central to this program. These skills are in increasing demand by both public and private agencies. While there is no relevant national accrediting organization for master's programs in human services, the curriculum is designed to intersect with the Degree Completion Program in Human Service offered by Southern Oregon University. It also conforms to broad educational objectives in human services as outlined by the National Organization for Human Service Education (NOHSE).

Group Facilitation and Training (GFT). This track prepares students for professional positions as trainers of both individuals and groups in organizational settings. Students learn how to facilitate group process in training and work settings, to develop and evaluate training programs, and to use media technology to enhance training. Coursework emphasizes acquisition of knowledge and skills important for facilitating group and work team process, delivering popular training content areas, offering instructional process and design, using media technology, and developing and evaluating related programs in organizations. The curriculum is designed to meet the national standards of the Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology (CAMPP). However, because the track starts in 2000, the program has not yet been evaluated for accreditation.

MAP Prerequisite Requirements

Prior to beginning their graduate program, all MAP students are required to complete the following undergraduate requirements in psychology:

Mental Health Counseling (MHC):

Group Facilitation and Training:

Social Psychology (Psy 334, 335) 6

Learning and Memory (Psy 341) 3

Physiological Psychology/Biological Bases of Behavior (Psy 351) 3

Group or Organizational Psychology (Psy 438 or 445) 4

Human Services (HS):

Core Courses for the Master's in Applied Psychology

Core Courses Required for All Tracks (MHC, HS, GFT)
Psy 530, 542, 581, and 587

Core Courses Required for GFT and HS
Psy 510, 526, 529, and 539

Core Courses Required for MHC and HS
Psy 570

Core Courses Required for GFT
Psy 533, 534, 541, and 551

Required Courses for the Mental Health Counseling Track

Psy 509, 521, 530, 549, 557, 571, 571L, 572, 572L, 573, 574, 574L, 575, 581, 583, and 599

Child/Family Specialization
Psy 543, 563, 576, 577, and 588

Adult/Elder Specialization
Psy 567, 566, 578, 588, and elective

Required Courses for the Group Facilitation and Training Track

Psy 515, 517, 517L, 538, 539, 545, electives, and MM 517

Required Courses for the Human Services Track

Psy 539, 571, 571L, 574, 574L; PS 531, 532, 536, or MM 560

Certificate Programs

The department offers two certificate programs at the graduate level. The programs are intended for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of research, theory, and clinical issues in working with either children and families or adults and elders. Courses are taken with students currently enrolled in the Mental Health Counseling track of the Master's in Applied Psychology. Enrollees are expected to have met the undergraduate prerequisites for the graduate courses in the certificate. Enrollees pay the same tuition as for any graduate course at SOU. The courses offered are:

Child/Family Specialization

Psy 543, 563, 576, 577, and 588

Adult/Elder Specialization

Psy 566, 567, 578, 588, and elective

Prospective enrollees in the certificate programs should address inquiries to the psychology department office coordinator or the MAP graduate coordinator.

The student develops a program of study in consultation with the psychology department graduate studies coordinator and a major advisor from the department. The course content must conform to the social science requirements of the psychology and graduate studies departments (see the Graduate Studies section).

Special Educational Offerings

Within the major and minor degree curricula, the Department of Psychology presents or conducts a variety of special practica, field studies, seminars, and research activities.

Human Services, Field Practicum, and Internship Programs

The human services, field practicum, and internship programs provide a sequence of progressively intensive experiences in human service agencies on campus or in the community. Students in these programs are exposed to a wide range of human service activities and acquire experience as human service providers. In the past, students have been placed in the following organizations: Community Works; Mental Health Services; Welfare Department, Children's Services; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Veteran's Domiciliary; preschools; Headstart; elementary and secondary school counseling programs; special education programs for the retarded, emotionally disturbed, and physically disabled; private residential treatment centers; University Counseling Center; Women's Resource Center; Juvenile Justice programs; and public health programs.

Students interested in field experience programs must carefully plan with their advisor well in advance of any placement in such programs. Instructor approval and formal admission is required in all field service programs. Interested students should consult an advisor at their earliest convenience.

A maximum of 15 credits for field experience courses in psychology can be applied toward the bachelor's degree. These may be selected from any combination of Psy 209, 309, and 409. Only 6 credits from these courses may be counted toward the minimum 51 psychology credits necessary for a psychology degree.

Research and Community Service

Students are encouraged to become involved in research and community activities. In addition to formal research courses, there are opportunities for involvement in the private research activities of various faculty members. Past projects have focused on such topics as competency examination development for professional groups, surveys of transportation facilities for the elderly and disabled, design and development of residential treatment facilities for the emotionally disturbed, creation of preschool education and Headstart projects, needs assessment surveys, and program evaluation research in a variety of areas.

Students should consult their advisors and faculty members to determine which research projects are currently ongoing or in the planning stages. Students are encouraged to initiate contact with faculty members for assistance with research activities, to develop research proposals, and to present research findings at local and regional professional meetings.

Psi Chi

Membership in a local chapter of Psi Chi (national honorary society in psychology) is available to qualified students. The purposes of Psi Chi are to encourage, stimulate, and maintain scholarship excellence of the individual members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. To achieve these goals, Psi Chi offers a wide range of local, regional, and national programs.

 

This material is from the 2000-2001
Southern Oregon University Catalog.

Page revised July 24, 2000
Copyright 2000, Southern Oregon University.
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