FOR
INFORMATION, CONTACT
Karen Ebeling, Ph.D.
Liberal Arts Building, Room 205D
Direct: 313-927-1293
E-mail: kebeling@marygrove.edu
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major (B.A.)
Specializations: Applied; Pre-Graduate School
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science Major (B.A.)
(See also Social Science)
Bachelor of Arts, Art/Psychology Interdisciplinary Major (B.A.)
Psychology Minor
POTENTIAL CAREERS
B.A. Level: Business, Corrections, Mental Health Service and Rehabilitation.
Graduate Level: Clinical & Counseling Psychology, Government Administration,
Industrial & Organizational Psychology and Teaching and Research
FACULTY
Karen Ebeling, Ph.D.; Pat Kwasek, M.A.; Dena Scher, Ph.D. and Karen Tracy,
Ph.D.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Psychology is a discipline devoted to understanding the thought and behavior
of people, and then channeling that knowledge into social and psychological
services.
The program at Marygrove offers a sequence of courses, which take you
through the areas of psychological development, personality theory, socialization,
learning, dysfunctional behavior and experimental psychology. The program
is intended for day or night students. The psychology major prepares you
to be an informed and engaged citizen in our ever-changing world with
respect for diversity and social justice issues.
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology offers a choice between two
specializations, one designed for students planning on future graduate
study (Pre-Graduate School) and the other fashioned for the student interested
in direct application of psychological principles with employment after
the B.A. (Applied).
The
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with a concentration in Psychology
is a group major. It requires 36 total hours. Eighteen credit hours are
in Psychology. The remaining 18 credit hours are from the other four areas
of Social Science: History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology.
This program is particularly appropriate if you come to Marygrove with
courses you have already taken in the Social Sciences.
The Bachelor of Arts with an interdisciplinary major in art and psychology allows you to prepare for graduate study in art therapy. Required psychology courses contribute 30 credit hours to the interdisciplinary major. A minor is not required.
The minor in psychology provides knowledge of human behavior, which complements your major area of study. If you choose this option, you are required to take a minimum of 20 credit hours in psychology.
CAREER INFORMATION
At the B.A. level, psychology graduates can work in business or mental
health/social services. In business, positions include work in advertising,
customer relations, job analyst, marketing researcher or representative.
In mental health, positions include rehabilitation counselor, group home
coordinator, social service director, employment program manager, corrections
and parole officer, and family service worker.
At the M.A. level, psychology graduates can do vocational, marriage, family, school or industrial consulting and psychological testing.
At the Ph.D. level, psychologists can be administrators, consultants, or college professors.
SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
Academic Performance
Only psychology courses with a grade of C or better can be applied to
fulfill the major requirements.
Transfer Students
The Department of Psychology generally accepts transfer credits from accredited
institutions of higher learning. For psychology majors, at least 15 credit
hours in psychology must be earned at Marygrove. For the minor, you must
take a minimum of nine psychology credit hours at Marygrove.
Sequence of Courses
Required and elective courses are offered on a rotating basis.
BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (B.A.), PREGRADUATE SCHOOL SPECIALIZATION
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in psychology (Pre-graduate school specialization) requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in psychology and completion of the following components:
A.
General Education Requirements
B. Required Psychology Courses
PSY 205 Introductory Psychology
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology
PSY 301 Experimental Psychology
PSY 305 Introductory Statistics
PSY 365 Group Dynamics -OR- PSY 436 Clinical Perspectives:Interviews &
Surveys
PSY 335 Psychology of Personality
PSY 360 Social Psychology
PSY 435 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 470 Learning and Memory
PSY 496 Department Research: Senior Seminar
C. Psychology Electives
Choose from among the following:
PSY 300 Modules in Psychology
PSY 320 Psychology of Women
PSY 330 Psychology of Adjustment
PSY 343 Adolescent Psychology
PSY 346 Aging Individual in Society
PSY 348 Death and Dying
PSY 352 Business and Industrial Psychology
PSY 365 Group Dynamics
PSY 390 Special Topics in Psychology
PSY 491 Independent Study
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY, APPLIED SPECIALIZATION
For the student who will be looking for employment after the B.A., the
applied specialization is designed to enhance your career opportunities.
A. General Education Requirements
B. Required courses include:
PSY 205 Introductory Psychology
PSY 220 Methods in Psychology
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology
PSY 335 Personality -OR- PSY 470 Learning and Memory
PSY 343 Adolescent Psychology -OR- PSY 346 Aging Individual in Society
PSY 360 Social Psychology
PSY 365 Group Dynamics
PSY 435 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 436 Clinical Perspectives:Interviews & Surveys
PSY 488 Cooperative Field Experience
PSY 496S Senior Seminar for the Social Sciences: Psychology
BACHELOR OF ARTS, INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR
IN ART/PSYCHOLOGY (B.A.)
The interdisciplinary major in art/psychology (art therapy) requires completion
of the following components:
A. General Education Requirements
B. Required Psychology Courses (30 hours)
PSY 205 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology
PSY 305 Introductory Statistics
PSY 330 Psychology of Human Adjustment
PSY 335 Psychology of Personality
PSY 343 Adolescent Psychology -OR-
PSY 346 Aging Individual in Society
PSY 360 Social Psychology
PSY 365 Group Dynamics
PSY 435 Abnormal Psychology
Plus electives to total 30 credits
C. Requirements of the Art Department
See Art section of this catalog.
The minor in psychology requires 20 credit hours in psychology. At least nine credit hours must be taken at Marygrove.
A. Required Courses
PSY 205 Introductory Psychology
PSY 220 Methods in Psychology
B. Recommended Courses
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology
PSY 335 Psychology of Personality
PSY 360 Social Psychology
PSY 205 Introductory Psychology 4 hours
General Education requirement. Prerequisites: LS 105, ENG 107; Term:
1, 2, 3
An introduction to the study of psychology as a behavioral and social
science. Theories, principles and empirical findings about human and animal
behavior are examined.
Topics include perception, motivation, learning, development, physiology,
memory,
social influence, psychological disorders and others. General Education
option.
PSY 220 Methods in Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: None; Term: 1
An introduction to psychology as a scientific discipline. This course
teaches the student to distinguish between science and pseudoscience.
It introduces the scientific method and research techniques, including
correlation, experimental design, and statistical reasoning.
PSY 240 Developmental Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 205; Term: 1, 2
Overview of human development and factors that influence it. Covers physical,
intellectual, social and emotional development from infancy through adolescence.
PSY 288 Cooperative Field Experience 2-6 hours
Prerequisite: Department approval
Supervised work experience in psychology.
PSY 300 Modules in Psychology 1 hour
Offered as needed. Prerequisite: PSY 205
Covers selected topics designed to fit special needs and interests in
order to provide an opportunity to delve more deeply into topics which
cannot be adequately or fully treated in other courses.
PSY 301 Experimental Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 100, ENG 108, ENG 312, PSY 205, PSY 305; Term 2;
alternate years
Significant aspects of experimental psychology, methods and techniques.
Laboratory included. Continued emphasis on statistical procedures using
computer software.
PSY 305 Introductory Statistics 4 hours
Prerequisite: MTH 100 or equivalent; Term: 1, 2, 3
Fundamental principles of descriptive and inferential statistics with
applications to
social sciences.
PSY 320 Psychology of Women 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 205; Term: 1; alternate years
An overview of the biological, social and cultural factors affecting female
development throughout the lifespan. Topics include development, stereotyping,
gender roles, gender
differences and similarities in mental abilities, personality, social
behavior, as well as specific topics such as work, education, mental health,
violence, and sexual abuse.
PSY 330 Psychology of Adjustment 3 hours
Prerequisite: PSY 205; Offered as needed
Processes involved in interaction of an individual with environment. Emphasis
on theories of adjustment; stress and its effects; problems of adjustment
through the life-span, techniques of adjustment, and maladaptive reactions.
PSY 335 Psychology of Personality 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 108, PSY 205; Term: 2; alternate years
Study of current personality theories. Progress toward independent study
and writing in the discipline of psychology. Writing intensive course.
PSY 343 Adolescent Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 108, PSY 205; Term: 2
Overview of physical, intellectual, social and emotional development from
preadolescent through late-adolescent period. Topics include family and
peer relationships, identity achievement, adjustment problems, and acceptance
of the adult role.
PSY 346 Aging Individual in Society 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 108, PSY 205; Term: 1
Later years of human life explored mainly from the perspective of developmental
psychology. Includes biological and sociological aspects, as well as areas
of problems.
PSY 348 Death and Dying 3 hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status; PSY 205; Term 1: alternate
years
Discussion of death in our society and in different cultures, attitudes
toward death, children & death, grief & bereavement, suicide,
lethal behavior, search for immortality & other topics.
PSY 352 Business and Industrial Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 099, ENG 108, PSY 205; Offered as needed
Application of psychological principles and techniques to business and
industry. Includes impact of globalization, communication, leadership
and followership, career strategies, dealing with racism and sexism; leadership,
decision-making and organizational theory.
PSY 360 Social Psychology 3 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 099, ENG 108, PSY 205. PSY 240 or PSY 343 recommended.
Term: 2
Study of how behavior is affected by the social environment. Topics include
the self, interpersonal attraction, aggression, prejudice, attitude change,
power, altruism. Service learning component.
PSY 365 Group Dynamics 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 108, PSY 205; Term: 1
Group processes as they apply to task, community and organizational groups.
Theories will be demonstrated by participating in dyads, small groups,
and large groups in class.
PSY 365L Group Dynamics Lab 1-3 hours
Prerequisite: ENG 108, PSY 205; Permission of instructor Term: 1
An opportunity to apply group organization principle to immigrant groups.
Includes travel to New York City or other major immigrant centers.
PSY 388 Cooperative Field Experience 2-6 hours
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Supervised work experience in psychology.
PSY 390 Special Topics in Psychology 2-3 hours
Offered as needed. Prerequisite: PSY 205
Various topics in psychology are offered on a rotating basis according
to demand. May be elected for a maximum of six non-duplicate credit hours.
PSY 435OL Abnormal Psychology 3 hours
Online. Prerequisites: PSY 205, 335, junior or senior standing; Term:
1; alternate years
Historical review of the developments in the treatment of mental disorders.
Discussion of the treatment and etiology of the major current diagnostic
categories of psychopathology. Service learning component.
PSY 436OL Clinical Perspectives: Interviews & Surveys 3 hours
Online. Prerequisites: PSY 205, 335, 435, junior or senior standing;
Term 2, alternate years
Survey of mental health care techniques with a focus on interview skills
and surveys. How societal and political issues impact mental health care
and prevention are discussed.
PSY 438 Psychology Practicum 2-3 hours
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, psychology major, permission
of instructor
Practical application of classroom education and skills in a related field
placement.
Professionally supervised.
PSY 470 Learning and Memory: Psychology of Learning 3 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 100, ENG 108, ENG 312, PSY 205, PSY 305, junior
or senior standing; or permission of instructor. Term: 1, alternate years
Theory and research on learning including conditioning; cognition; theories
in learning and memory; strategies for memory improvement. Emphasis on
class experiments in learning and memory, as well as writing reports in
psychological research style. Writing intensive.
PSY 488 Cooperative Field Experience 2-6 hours
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Supervised work experience in psychology.
PSY 491 Independent Studies 1-4 hours
Prerequisites: PSY 205, junior or senior standing, departmental approval
For intensive advanced research with specified methodology and product.
PSY 496 Department Research: Senior Seminar 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 312, PSY 301, 305, 335, psychology major, second
semester junior or senior standing; Term: 1
Topic to be selected by student with approval of instructor. May be library
research based or an original research project. Requires written and oral
presentations. Writing intensive.
PSY 496S Senior Seminar for the Social Sciences: Psychology Concentration
3 hours
Please refer to the Social Science section of this catalog.
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