Psychology
Area of Social Learning
Info Sheet | Course Sequence | Catalog
The mission of the psychology major at Milligan College is related to the objectives of the College. Students who pursue the study of psychology are challenged to display sound scholarship in the field through their reading and analyzing sources within the realm of psychology. The students should be familiar with and able to communicate their familiarity and analyses clearly and effectively. The students should be able to use this knowledge base in psychology to appreciate areas of the Lord's creation and to understand the inter-relatedness of all learning. Students of psychology should display a sense of ministry through their knowledge of psychology and a willingness to use their knowledge in service and ministry to others.
The specific objectives of the psychology major are:
n When completing the program of study, students should be familiar with the knowledge bases within the study of psychology. Examples of these bases include, but are not limited to, lifespan development, research methodology, statistical tools, personality, systems and history of the field.
n Students should be reading and appreciating research in the fields of psychology at increasing levels of sophistication as the students progress through the psychology program.
n Students should be able to communicate in written and verbal media their knowledge and comprehension of psychology.
n Students should be able to generate research.
n Students should develop a tolerance and appreciation of persons who differ from themselves in culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, gender, and other characteristics.
The psychology curriculum emphasizes the principles and applications of substantive psychological knowledge both as a natural science and as a social science. The major and minor provide a broad background in psychology and offer students the opportunities, if desired, to pursue specialization in an interest area.
The field of psychology has been undergoing rapid change. New professional opportunities are constantly evolving. In response to this change, students may choose one of two emphases to fulfill the requirements for a degree in psychology. The general psychology emphasis offers flexibility while also ensuring that students have a broad understanding of the field and its applications. Students who plan to pursue teaching licensure or careers in areas other than psychology (e.g., youth ministry) may find this emphasis appealing.
The pre-professional emphasis is designed to prepare students for post-graduate education in psychology or related fields (e.g., occupational therapy). Students who pursue this emphasis are required to demonstrate proficiency in research by completing an independent research project. In addition, students choosing the pre-professional emphasis will learn about the available careers in psychology and the kinds of graduate programs available. This is accomplished through both a specific course (PSYC 200) and the requirement of an internship. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their adviser before selecting either of the two emphases.
Psychology major - B.A. or B.S.
General emphasis (33 hrs)
PSYC 250 General Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 252 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 259 Research Methods in Psychology I (3 hrs)
PSYC 350 Social Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 353 Theories of Personality (3 hrs)
PSYC 401 History and Systems of Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 422 Learning and Memory OR 427 Physiological Psychology (3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
Elective hours in psychology to be chosen in consultation with an adviser (9 hrs)
The Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a general emphasis requires 33 hours in the major. The Bachelor of Arts degree with this emphasis requires the intermediate year of a foreign language in addition to the 33 hours in the major. Those completing the major must demonstrate facility in the usage of computers in research and statistics. This is accomplished typically through the PSYC 259 course.
Pre-Professional emphasis (39 hrs)
PSYC 200 Career Preparation in Psychology (1 hr)
PSYC 250 General Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 252 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 259 Research Methods in Psychology I (3 hrs)
PSYC 350 Social Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 353 Theories of Personality (3 hrs)
PSYC 359 Research Methods in Psychology II (3 hrs)
PSYC 360 Independent Research Project in Psychology (2 hrs)
PSYC 401 History and Systems of Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 422 Learning and Memory OR 427 Physiological Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 491 Field Work in Psychology (at least 3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
Elective hours in psychology to be chosen in consultation with an adviser (6 hrs)
The Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a pre-professional emphasis requires 39 hours in the major. The Bachelor of Arts degree with this emphasis requires the intermediate year of a foreign language in addition to the 39 hours in the major. Those completing the major must demonstrate facility in the usage of computers in research and statistics. This is accomplished typically through the courses PSYC 259 and 359. Students in the pre-professional emphasis will be expected to maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75.
Licensure
For additional information about the teacher licensure program, including a list of courses required for licensure, see the Education: Licensure Programs section of the catalog.
Secondary (grades 9-12) teaching licensure
Psychology major (general emphasis) with modifications – B.A. or B.S. (36 hrs)
PSYC 250 General Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 252 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 253 Child Development (3 hrs)PSYC 259 Research Methods I (3 hrs)
PSYC 350 Social Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 353 Theories of Personality (3 hrs)
PSYC 357 Intro to the Theory and Practice of Counseling (3 hrs)
PSYC 359 Research Methods II (3 hrs)
PSYC 401 History and Systems of Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 422 Learning and Memory (3 hrs)
MATH 213 Statistics (3 hrs)
PSYC elective (3 hrs)
Psychology minor (18 hrs)
PSYC 250 General Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 252 Developmental Psychology (3 hrs)
PSYC 350 Social Psychology (3 hrs)
Elective hours in psychology (9 hrs)
Source: 2008-09 Catalog
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