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4.00 Credits
In this course, students will gain internship-like hands-on experience in the field: from initial ideas and preferences, to volunteering, to connecting experience with psychology concepts. Course topics will include how to use interests in psychology to find a place to volunteer, how to make contact with organizations of interest, how to connect volunteer experiences to past and/or present coursework for deeper understanding, how to be a successful volunteer, and how to understand and apply ideas from service learning as a discipline, including the ways service learning differs from volunteering by itself.
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4.00 Credits
A general introduction to multicultural psychology. The main goals of the course are to help students (a) gain a greater self-awareness of their own cultural heritage, (b) identify personal cultural attitudes, values, and beliefs about diverse populations, (c) become knowledgeable about people who make up U.S. society and the global society, and (d) be aware of hidden biases and discriminations prevalent in the current society. We will become familiar with dimensions of culture, dimensions of worldview, cultural identity development models, and sociopolitical issues of psychology. We will learn not only the issues of individual psychology among diverse populations, but also the social psychological aspects related to the cross-cultural encounter in the society. Prerequisite: PSYC 105, PSYC 216 or JUST 216, or consent of instructor. PSYC 270 is a prerequisite for students who begin at Westminster Fall 2014 or later. (4)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines males' diverse experiences as boys/men and public discourses about men and masculinities. The major goal of this course is to examine how the gendered social order influences men's actions and the way men perceive themselves, other men, women, and social situations. We will also consider how masculinities are produced in various physical/social sites and will evaluate the prospects for social change in how men think, feel, and act. The course addresses issues such as: male socialization and boyhood/guyland culture, media representations of boys and men, male body image, male sexuality, male aggression and violence, men of color and their experiences, and the social construction of masculinities in different historical and cultural contexts.
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4.00 Credits
An overview of major theories of women's development, applications of feminist theory, gender-related research and women's health issues across the life span. Psychological issues important to women during childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age are discussed, such as gender role acquisition, pay inequities in the work force, adjustment to menopause and violence against women. Focus is given to research on women in relation to diverse socioeconomic classes, ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Prerequisite: PSYC 105 or SOC 105, PSYC 203 or PSYC 216 or JUST 216, or consent of instructor. PSYC 270 is a prerequisite for students who begin at Westminster Fall 2014 or later. (4)
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1.00 Credits
This course offers students the opportunity to integrate academic learning in psychological science with practical, hands-on experience in the field, working with an organization, institute, company, laboratory, school, university, or other professional association. This field experience is recommended for students that have 2 demonstrated academic achievement in the major, effective interpersonal skills, and is encouraged for students that want to gain experience outside the classroom to further educational and career goals. An average of 3 hours of volunteer time per week is required to earn 1-credit hour toward program requirements. A maximum of 5-credit hours can be earned for fulfilling elective hour requirements in the psychology major. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing (for transfer students, at least 15 credit hours completed at Westminster or with faculty advisor and department approval); a minimum 2.5 GPA; faculty advisor and department approval; and, completion and approval of a field placement application from the Career Center.
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4.00 Credits
The class will emphasize applications of key concepts, models, and strategies related to different theories of learning. These will include behaviorist, cognitive, and socio-cultural perspectives. Students will examine frameworks, issues of transfer, social and cultural influences, as well as motivation and engagement. By looking at a variety of theories, we can identify a range of tools that may be useful in understanding learning and teaching in a variety of settings. My goal is that you are able to design and implement powerful learning experiences by the end of the course. Another facet of the course will focus on learning and memory. Therefore, we will examine the findings from laboratory research to gain a better understanding of the structure and organization of memory. Topics will include working memory, encoding and retrieval processes, implicit memory and multiple memory systems, reconstructive processes in memory, and developmental changes in memory.
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4.00 Credits
Counseling is one of the most visible forms of applied psychology and the purpose of this course is to unveil the mystery behind the curtain of therapy. Students will learn and practice introductory counseling methods that are informed by psychological science and multicultural inclusion. This course is ideal for students who want to attend graduate school in a helping profession. This course is for students with junior or senior standing.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide an overview of psychological disorders, including diagnosis, etiology, typical treatment approaches. Drawing from clinical research in mental health, students will discuss the relative treatment efficacy of various intervention strategies. Students will explore the cultural and societal contexts of psychopathology. PSYC 270 is a prerequisite for students who begin at Westminster Fall 2014 or later. (4)
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the many issues related to the process of addiction. The course will focus on etiological, assessment, treatment, and legal issues with regard to drug use. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about community resources and fellowship meetings. Prerequisite: PSYC 252 and 270; or consent of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
Students will engage in a structured practicum experience at a local human services agency (any structured organization with a staff that provides direct service delivery to community members) in order to apply psychological principles, experience working with help-seekers and providers, understand the functioning of human service agencies in a sociocultural context, and explore cultural identities. This course fulfills Engaging the World.
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