Psychology is the science of the behavior of humans and other animals. The psychologist, using scientific methods, seeks to understand the causes and purposes of behavior. Psychologists pursue their research and its application in academia, business, government, health, military and social service. The department offers the Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
To be admitted to either option of the psychology major, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
In addition, to be admitted to the research option of the psychology major, students also should have:
Students who intend to major in psychology but who have not yet met the credit hour requirements are admitted to the program as pre-psychology majors. Prior to meeting the above requirements for admission pre- psychology students should go to University College in the Lommasson Center for advising.
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, the student must complete one of the options. Students are not restricted to the courses listed under either option, although one option must be completed by majors.
All majors are required to earn a "C" (2.00) or better in all psychology classes taken to fulfill requirements, including the Math course.
The Upper-division Writing Expectation must be met by successfully completing an upper-division writing course from the approved list in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog. See index.
Majors are required to remain in periodic contact with departmental advisors to facilitate advanced and individual program planning, to deal with impending difficulties, and as a communication channel between student and department.
Students who are particularly interested in child, adult or family development should investigate the human and family development minor. See index.
The general option is intended for students who have a major interest in psychology, but do not intend to pursue graduate training in psychology.
The research option provides the student with an adequate foundation for graduate studies in psychology.
Students who want to be licensed to teach psychology at the high school level must complete the BA degree requirements in psychology (general option). They also must complete a teaching minor in a second field of their choice and the professional licensure program in the School of Education. Students may also earn a teaching minor in psychology. See the Department of Curriculum and Instruction for information about admission to the Teacher Education Program and completion of these licensure programs.
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| PSYX 100S Introduction to Psychology | 4 | - |
| PSYX 105 (PSYC 110) Careers in Psychology | - | 1 |
| PSYX 120 Research Methods I | - | 3 |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math or M 162 or 171 (150 or 152) Applied Calculus/Calculus I | - | 3-4 |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) Composition | 3 | - |
| Four General Education courses | 6 | 6 |
| Two elective courses | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) Psychological Statistics | 3 | - |
| Three other 200-level psychology courses | 3 | 6 |
| Four General Education courses | 6 | 6 |
| Two elective courses | 3 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Third Year | A | S |
| PSYX courses | 3 | 6 |
| PSYX 297 Supervised Research | - | 2 |
| PSYX 320 Research Methods III (upper-division writing) | 3 | - |
| Electives and General Education | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | A | S |
| PSYX courses | 6 | - |
| Electives | 6 | 15-16 |
| 12 | 15-16 |
To earn a minor in psychology the student must complete a minimum of 21 credits of psychology including:
At least six of the 21 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
All minors are required to earn a "C" (2.00) or better in all psychology classes taken to fulfill requirements.
U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
U 100S Introduction to Psychology 4 cr. Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S.
U 105 (PSYC 110) Careers in Psychology 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Exploration of the various careers available in the general area of mental health research and practice.
U 107 (PSYC 113) Intergroup Dialogue 1 cr. Offered autumn. Reflective dialogue about issues of identity, diversity, and social justice.
U 120 Research Methods I 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Experimental and quantitative methods employed in the scientific study of behavior.
U 191 (PSYC 195) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 199 Lower-Division Elective Variable cr.
U 222 (PSYC 220) Psychological Statistics 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S, 120; M 115 (MATH 117), M 162 or 161 (MATH 150 or 152). Application of statistical techniques to psychological dat. Credit not allowed for both PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) and SOCI 202 (Soc 202).
U 230S (PSYC 240S) Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. An overview of research findings on development from infancy through adolescence, with emphasis on application.
U 233 (PSYC 245) Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S. An overview of theories and research findings in the psychology of adulthood and aging.
U 250N (PSYC 270N) Fundamentals of Biological Psychology 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Introduction to the relationships between biological structures and mechanisms and their corresponding psychological processes and events. Origins and adaptations of structures and behaviors as well as the methods used to study these relationships.
U 270S (PSYC 260S) Fundamentals of Psychology of Learning 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Basic theory and research on the nature of animal learning and behavior.
U 280S (PSYC 265S) Fundamentals of memory & Cognition 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S. The acquisition and uses of knowledge. An examination of research and theories of human learning, memory, and thinking.
U 291 (PSYC 295) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 292 (PSYC 296) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term.
U 294 Seminar/Workshop 1 cr. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.; coreq., another psychology course. Taken in conjunction with another psychology course to provide additional content and discussion for honors students. Consent of the corequisite course instructor is required for this course.
U 297 Supervised Research Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term.
U 298 (PSYC 298) Internship 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off-campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 320 Research Methods III 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S, 120, and 222 (PSYC 220) and research option. An appreciation of the experimental approach to the scientific study of behavior through student-conducted experiments.
U 339 (PSYC 340) Current Topics in Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 230S or 233 (PSYC 240S or 245). Topical reviews of theories, research and applications in developmental psychology.
U 340S (PSYC 330S) Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Description and classification of abnormal behavior.
U 345 (PSYC 336) Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S and 230S (PSYC 240S). Study of causes, characteristics, assessment and treatment of emotional, social and intellectual disorders. The age span studied will range from infancy through adolescence.
U 348 (PSYC 385) Psychology of Family Violence 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 100S; recommended prereq., PSYX 222 (PSYC 220) and 340S (PSYC 330S). Same as WGS 385. Exploration of theoretical explanations for the presence of violence in American families; research and interventions in such areas as child physical and sexual abuse, battering of women, marital rape, spousal homicide, etc.
U 352 (PSYC 372) Comparative Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 250N (PSYC 270N). Advanced evaluation and analysis of animal behavior through the synthesis of theory, research, and methods found in comparative psychology, behavioral biology, ethology, and sociobiology.
U 356 (PSYC 371) Human Neuropsychology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 250N (PSYC 270N). Study of the organization of the nervous system, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neurological disorders, behavioral neurology, and clinical neuropsychology.
U 360S (PSYC 350S) Social Psychology 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Individual behavior as a function of interpersonal interaction.
U 362 (PSYCH 352) Multicultural Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn evennumbered years. Current theories and research on culture, race, and ethnicity, and how the sociocultural context influences psychological processes.
U 376 (PSYC 337) Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S, 270S (PSYC 260S). Study of basic principles, assumptions, methodology and applications of behavior modification. Discussion of current literature relevant to behavioral assessment and treatment of major psychological disorders.
U 377 (PSYC 301) Personalized Student Instruction 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S, consent of instr., and 3.0 GPA. Experience with the personalized student instruction method of teaching, gained through participating as a proctor in the introductory psychology course.
U 378S (PSYC 335S) Intro to Clinical Psychology 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S and 340S (PSYC 330S). Clinical psychology as a science and a profession. Theoretical models and techniques of assessment and intervention. Case illustrations.
U 385S (PSYC 351S) Psychology of Personality 3 cr. Offered intermittently Prereq., PSYX 100S. Introduction to theories and research in personality. Intensive survey of theoretical concepts and a detailed examination of experimental methods and experiments in the field of personality.
U 391 (PSYC 395) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (PSYC 396) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.
U 397 Advanced Supervised Research 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., 12 credits in psychology including PSYC 297 and consent of instr.
U 398 Internship 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department chair. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 399 Upper-Division Elective Variable cr.
UG 400 History and Systems in Psychology 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., 15 credits in psychology. Origin and development of basic concepts and methods in scientific psychology.
UG 441 (PSYC 423) Addiction Studies 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Same as SOCI 433 (SOC 423) and SW 423. Examination of chemical dependency and behavioral compulsion, including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions. Ecosystems perspective on etiology, treatment, prevention, family dynamics, community response, and societal contributors.
U 442 (PSYC 485) Counseling Theories in Context 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 100S (PSYC 100S). Same as COUN 485 and SW 485. This course introduces students to the primary theories that constitute the intellectual foundation for common counseling and psychotherapy techniques, with a special focus on gender, interpersonal influence strategies and diversity issues.
UG 491 (PSYC 495) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., 12 credits in psychology and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 493 Omnibus Variable cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Academic credit for non-traditional educational experiences. Prior approval of a Psychology Department faculty member is required. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
UG 494 Senior Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr. Topics of current interest with critical examination of the literature.
U 499 Baccalaureate Thesis Variable cr. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.
G 501 Teaching of Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Exploration and practice of effective teaching techniques.
G 510 Trends in Psychological Research 1 cr. Offered autumn. Brief survey of the departmental faculty's ongoing research interests.
G 511 Professional Issues 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in clinical psychology. Introduction to the professional role and skills in the clinical psychology field.
G 512 Field Placement - Clinical Variable cr. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Supervised assessment and intervention experience in applied clinical settings.
G 515 Psychological Evaluation for Counseling 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., introduction to measurement and undergraduate statistics. Individual intelligence theory and measurement.
G 520 Advanced Psychological Statistics I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., undergraduate statistics and consent of instr. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, probability distributions, null hypothesis significance testing, one and two sample techniques, analysis of variance and the general linear model.
G 521 Advanced Psychological Statistics II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 520 (PSYC 520) or consent of instr. Multiple comparisons among means, factorial ANOVA, random effects and mixed models, correlation, simple and multiple regression, analysis of covariance.
G 522 Multivariate Statistics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 520 and 521 (PSYC 520 and 521). Introduction to matrix algebra, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of covariance, simple slopes in multiple regression, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, principal components analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis.
G 523 Research Design 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology. The examination and application of the principles and methods of experimental and quasi-experimental research design in psychology.
G 524 Tests and Measurements 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or education. Introduction to measurement emphasizing correspondence between research and practice. Provides a theoretical and practical basis for evaluating and using measurement data.
G 525 Psychological Evaluation I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., undergraduate statistics and consent of instr. Individual tests of aptitudes and intellectual abilities; psychometric considerations in clinical assessment; objective personality assessment.
G 526 Psychological Evaluation II: Applications and Objective Methods 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in psychology and consent of instr. Objective methods in psychological assessment; psychological evaluation techniques in the clinical context.
G 530 Clinical and Diagnostic Interviewing and 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in clinical psychology, school psychology, or counseling. Microcounseling skills development through interactive practice and feedback.
G 531 Principles of Psychopathology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in clinical or experimental psychology. The philosophical and scientific bases of major systems of psychotherapy are reviewed. Psychotherapy research methods, issues, and findings are introduced.
G 532 Advanced Psychopathology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Symptoms, etiology, diagnostic criteria and treatment of the major psychological disorders, with an emphasis on current research findings.
G 534 Applied Clinical Methodology 1-4 cr. (R-24) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical program and consent of instr. Theoretical and applied work in a supervised clinical setting.
G 536 Advanced Child and Adolescent Exceptionalities 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Advanced study of the characteristics, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the emotional, social, and intellectual problems covering the span from infancy through adolescence. DSM and Education Code criteria will be compared.
G 540 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., undergraduate course in developmental psychology or consent of instr. Psychological and behavioral development through the life span.
G 545 Field Placement in Human Development 1-6 cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., PSYX 540 (PSYC 540) or equiv. Individualized, applied experience working with and/or observing a particular population of interest, including children, adolescents, or older adults. Involves the completion of an independent project, which may comprise program assessment, research proposal development, etc.
G 546 History and Theories of Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 540 (PSYC 540) or equiv. History, theories, and research in developmental psychology. Consideration of selected topics.
G 550 Advanced Social Psychology 3 cr. Offered spring evennumbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in social psychology or consent of instr. Theory and experiment in the analysis of individual behavior in relation to social stimuli.
G 551 Advanced Personality 3 cr. Offered autumn oddnumbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in personality or consent of instr. Theory and research on human personality and behavior. Emphasis on issues and topics of contemporary importance.
G 560 Advanced Learning 3 cr. Offered spring evennumbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in learning or consent of instr. Principles and methods pertaining to the acquisition and retention of new behavior.
G 565 Advanced Cognition 3 cr. Offered autumn oddnumbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in perception, cognition, or learning, or consent of instr. Examination of the acquisition of knowledge through perception and learning, the retention of knowledge, and the use of knowledge through thinking and reasoning.
G 571 Advanced Physiological Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Brain mechanisms and behavior; electrophysiological correlates of behavior.
G 580 Principles and Practices of Professional School Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology. The theory, role, and function of school psychology as a profession; includes historical precursors and fit with current systems of psychology.
G 582 Behavioral Assessment and Intervention 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Introduces theoretical and practical applications of behavioral assessment and intervention. Students develop skills using behavioral observation, sampling and intervention design/implementation through supervised experience in applied settings.
G 583 Educational Assessment and Intervention 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or education. Develops educational assessment and intervention skills using problem-solving strategies to make educational decisions. Students develop assessment and intervention design/implementation through supervised experience in applied settings.
G 584 Group and Crisis Intervention 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology. The fundamental principles and evidence-based best practice in addressing child/adolescent mental health issues with implementation of group and/or crisis intervention.
G 587 School Psychology Methods 3 cr. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology and consent of instr. Applied school psychology work in a supervised setting.
G 588 School Psychology Internship Variable cr. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program or consent of instr. Supervised work experience in the role and functions of school psychologists.
G 594 Seminar Variable cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring Prereq., consent of instr. Assigned readings and other special study projects.
G 597 Research Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent supervised research projects, other than thesis or dissertation.
G 599 Thesis/Research Project Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. M.A. thesis or M.A. Research project
G 625 Psychological Evaluation III: Projectives and Integration 3 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in clinical program and consent of instr. Projective methods, emphasizing the Rorshach and TAT; integration and reporting of test findings.
G 629 Seminar in Measurement and Quantitative 1-3 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in measurement and quantitative psychology.
G 630 Ethics, Professional and Cultural Issues 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in clinical or experimental psychology. Review of ethical principles and professional standards of psychologists. Analysis of the influence of cultural factors upon professional conduct.
G 631 Intervention 3 cr. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical psychology program and consent of instr. Review of clinical research and methodology. Specific treatment interventions are explored for the practitioner and also may serve as a valuable base for engaging in psychological consultation. Each offering will have a unique title.
G 632 Current Clinical Topics 3 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Current topics in clinical psychology with reviews of theory, research, and methodology. Each offering will have a unique title.
G 634 Advanced Applied Clinical Methodology 1-4 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 534 (PSYC 534) and consent of instr. Advanced clinical work in a supervised setting.
G 638 Clinical Psychology Internship 1-3 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., proficiency in clinical techniques. Clinical internship offered by the psychology staff of a hospital, clinic or other approved agency in coordination with The University of Montana Clinical Psychology Program.
G 649 Seminar in Developmental Psychology 1-3 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in developmental psychology.
G 678 Seminar in Physiological Psychology 1-3 cr. (R-12) Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in physiological psychology.
G 679 Seminar in Comparative Psychology 1-3 cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in comparative psychology.
G 680 Consultation 3-4 cr. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology. Theoretical background and case conceptualization in academic and behavioral consultation. Doctoral level also includes a supervised direct experience in applied settings.
G 681 Positive Behavior Supports and Ecological Bases of Behavior 3 cr. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or education. Examines ecological influences on individual behavior as part of assessment and intervention within this context; describes the features of positive behavior support.
G 683 Current Topics in School Psychology 1-3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instructor. Current topics in school psychology. Each offering will have a unique title.
G 694 Seminar Variable cr. (R-12) Offered intermittently.
G 697 Advanced Research Variable cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research projects, other than thesis or dissertation.
G 699 Dissertation Variable cr. (R-18) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Doctoral dissertation research activities.
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