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.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to any emphasis of the psychology major, a student must satisfy the following requirements:
1) completion of 30 credits overall
2) completion of 6 credits in psychology courses
In addition, to be admitted to the pre-professional emphasis of the psychology major, students also must have:
3) a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Students who intend to major in psychology but who have not yet met the above 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 Corbin Hall for advising.
Special Degree Requirements
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog. See index.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, the student must complete a minimum of 30 credits in psychology and must complete one of the three emphases. Students are not restricted to the courses listed under any emphasis, although one emphasis must be completed by majors.
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.
General Emphasis
The general emphasis is intended for students who have a major interest in psychology, but do not intend to pursue graduate training in psychology.
1) Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology
2) Psyc 120 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
3) Psyc 220 Psychological Statistics
4) At least two of the following:
Psyc 260S Fundamentals of Learning
Psyc 265S Cognition
Psyc 270N Fundamentals of Biological Psychology
5) At least three of the following:
Psyc 240S Developmental Psychology
Psyc 330S Abnormal Psychology
Psyc 350S Social Psychology
Psyc 351S Psychology of Personality
6) At least one of the following:
Math 117 Probability, Linear Mathematics
Math 150 Applied Calculus
Math 152 Calculus I
7) At least four other psychology courses (at least three of which must be at the 200-level or higher).
Pre-Professional Emphasis
The pre-professional emphasis provides the student with an adequate foundation for graduate studies in psychology.
1) Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology
2) Psyc 120 Introduction to Psychological Research ethods
3) Psyc 220 Psychological Statistics
4) Psyc 320 Advanced Psychological Research Methods
5) Psyc 397 Supervised Research (minimum of 2 credits)
6) At least two of the following:Psyc 260S Fundamentals of LearningPsyc 265S CognitionPsyc 270N Fundamentals of Biological Psychology
7) At least three of the following:
Psyc 240S Developmental Psychology
Psyc 330S Abnormal Psychology
Psyc 350S Social Psychology
Psyc 351S Psychology of Personality
8) At least one of the following:
Psyc 335S Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
Psyc 336S Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders
Psyc 337 Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification
Psyc 345 Social and Emotional Development
Psyc 346 Cognitive Development
Psyc 355 Psychology of Sex Roles
Psyc 385 Family Violence
9) At least one of the following:
Psyc 371 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
Psyc 372 Intermediate Behavioral Biology
Psyc 373 Intermediate Sensory Systems and Perception
Psyc 400 History and Systems of Psychology
Psyc 425 Advanced Psychological Measurement
10) At least one of the following:
Math 117 Probability, Linear Mathematics
Math 152 Calculus I
Technician Emphasis
The technician emphasis is intended for those students who wish to work at the bachelor degree level as behavioral technicians in group homes or state institutions for the developmentally disabled or emotionally disturbed.
1) Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology
2) Psyc 120 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
3) Psyc 220 Psychological Statistics
4) Psyc 240S Developmental Psychology
5) Psyc 260S Fundamentals of Learning
6) Psyc 337 Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification
7) Psyc 397 Supervised Research
8) Psyc 438 Behavioral Technology
9) Psyc 498 Practicum in Behavioral Technology (3 cr. in junior year)
10) Psyc 498 Practicum in Behavioral Technology (9 cr. in senior year)
Teacher Preparation in Psychology
Major Teaching Field of Psychology: For an endorsement in the major teaching field of Psychology, a student must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree with a major in Psychology, General Emphasis. Students also must complete C&I 428, gain admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet the requirements for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this catalog).
Students are advised that the demand in Montana high schools for teaching of courses in this field is limited. Students should complete the required second endorsement (major or minor) in a field other than Drama, Economics, Geography, Journalism or Sociology.
Minor Teaching Field of Psychology: For an endorsement in the minor teaching field of Psychology, a student must complete the requirements for the psychology minor as given in the section, Requirements for a Minor. Students also must complete C&I 428, gain admission to Teacher Education and Student Teaching and meet the requirements for certification as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this catalog).
Suggested Course of Study
First YearA S
| Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology | 4 | - |
| Psyc 120 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | - | 3 |
| Math 117 Probability and Linear Math or 150 or 152 Calculus | - | 3-4 |
| *Enex 101 Composition | 3 | - |
| Four General Education courses | 6 | 6 |
| Two elective courses | 3 | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 |
*Semester of enrollment depends on beginning letter of student's last name.
Second Year
| 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 |
Requirements for a Minor
To earn a minor in psychology the student must complete a minimum of 21 credits of psychology including:
1) Psyc 100S Introduction to Psychology
2) Psyc 120 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
3) One of:
Psyc 240S Developmental Psychology
Psyc 350S Social Psychology
Psyc 351S Psychology of Personality
4)One of:
Psyc 335S Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology
Psyc 330S Abnormal Psychology
Psyc 336S Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders
Psyc 337 Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification
5) Two of:
Psyc 260S Fundamentals of Learning
Psyc 270N Fundamentals of Biological Psychology
Psyc 371 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
Psyc 372 Intermediate Behavioral Biology
Psyc 373 Intermediate Sensory Systems and Perception
At least six of the 21 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
Courses
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.
U 100S Introduction to Psychology 4 cr. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals.
U 114S Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr. Prereq., 100S. An overview of environmental, social, and personal factors which influence psychological adjustment to individuals, families, and organizations. Current research, strategies, and major theories regarding psychological adjustment are emphasized.
U 115S The Psychology of Loving Relations 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. The dynamics, development, and behaviors of intimate human relations as they emerge from infancy through adulthood.
U 116S The Psychology of Parent-Child Relations 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Theory, research, and practice of parenting. Common issues of parent-child relations will be presented.
U 120 Introduction to Psychological Research Methods 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Experimental and quantitative methods employed in the scientific study of behavior.
U 195 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 220 Psychological Statistics 3 cr.Prereq., Psyc 100S, 120; Math 117, 150 or 152. Application of statistical techniques to psychological dat. Credit not allowed for both Psyc 220 and Soc 202.
U 240S Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. An overview of research findings on development throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on application.
U 260S Fundamentals of Learning 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Basic theory and research on the nature of animal learning and behavior.
UG 265S Cognition 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. The acquisition and uses of knowledge. An examination of research and theories of human learning, memory, and thinking.
U 270N Fundamentals of Biological Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 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 294 Seminar Honors 1 cr. (R-3) 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 295 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-6) Prereq., Psyc 100S. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 301 Personalized Student Instruction 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 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.
UG 320 Advanced Psychological Research Methods 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S, 120, and 220 and pre-professional emphasis. An appreciation of the experimental approach to the scientific study of behavior through student-conducted experiments.
UG 330S Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Description and classification of abnormal orientations, with emphasis on their psychological dynamics.
U 335S Fundamentals of Clinical Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Clinical psychology as a science and a profession. Theoretical models and techniques of assessment and intervention. Case illustrations.
UG 336S Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Study of causes, characteristics, assessment and treatment of emotional, social and intellectual disorders. The age span studied will range from infancy through adolescence.
UG 337 Principles of Cognitive Behavior Modification 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S. Offered alternate years. 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 345 Social and Emotional Development 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 240S. Theories and research in emotional and social development.
U 346 Cognitive Development 3 cr.Prereq., Psyc 240S. Theories and research in intellectual development.
U 350S Social Psychology 3 cr.Prereq., Psyc 100S. Individual behavior as a function of interpersonal interaction. Not equivalent to Soc 210S.
UG 351S Psychology of Personality 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 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 355 Psychology of Sex Roles 3 cr.Prereq., Psyc 100S. Sex roles and sex differences are examined from a social psychological perspective.
UG 371 Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 270. Study of the organization of the nervous system, unctional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neurological disorders, behavioral neurology, and clinical neuropsychology.
UG 372 Intermediate Behavioral Biology 3 cr. Prereq., 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.
UG 373 Intermediate Sensory Systems and Perception 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 270N. An examination of sensory system processes and their relations to perception. Visual and auditory systems emphasized.
UG 385 Psychology of Family Violence 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 100S; recommended prereq., Psyc 220 and 330S. 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 395 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-6) 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.
UG 396 Independent Study 3 cr.(R-6) Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.
U 397 Supervised Research Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr.
U 398 Cooperative Education Experience Variable cr. (R-9) 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 Cooperative Education Office.
UG 400 History and Systems of Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., 15 credits in psychology. Origin and development of basic concepts and methods in scientific psychology.
UG 425 Advanced Psychological Measurement 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 220. Offered alternate years. Methodology in attitude, ability and personality measurement with particular reference to scaling models, test construction, reliability, validity,
U 438 Behavioral Technology 3 cr.Prereq., Psyc 337. Fundamental topics in behavioral assessment and intervention. Emphasis on operant analysis, reliability assessment, ethical considerations and professional problems.
U 493 Omnibus Variable cr. (R-6) 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) Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr. Topics of current interest with critical examination of the literature.
UG 495 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-6) 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 498 Practicum in Behavioral Technology Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., Psyc 337 and junior or senior standing. Field work in institution or group home setting as a behavioral technologist. Three credits to be taken during the junior year; nine credits to be taken during the senior year.
U 499 Baccalaureate Thesis Variable cr. (R-6) Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.
G 50 Trends in Psychological Research 1 cr. Brief survey of the departmental faculty's ongoing research interests.
G 515 Psychological Evaluation for Counseling 3 cr. Prereq., introduction to measurement and undergraduate statistics. Individual intelligence theory and measurement.
G 520 Advanced Psychological Statistics I 3 cr. Prereq., undergraduate statistics and consent of instr. Brief review of the bases of statistical inference, discrete and continuous probability distributions, linear combinations, expectation, univariate correlation, regression, an anova.
G 521 Advanced Psychological Statistics II 4 cr. Prereq., Psyc 520 or consent of instr. Complex anova designs, model building with regression, linear model equivalences, covariance analysis, Latin Squares, and cross-over designs.
G 523 Research Design 3 cr. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology. The examination and application of the principles and methods of experimental and quasi-experimental research design in psychology.
G 525 Psychological Evaluation I 3 cr. 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 3 cr. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in psychology and consent of instr. Projective methods, emphasizing the Rorshach and TAT; integration and reporting of test findings.
G 530 Interviewing and Case History Techniques 3 cr. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Clinically oriented. Client centered, supportive, and consulting interviewing practices. A behavioristic orientation toward case history techniques.
G 531 Principles of Psychological Intervention 3 cr. 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. 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. Background in psychological assessment techniques strongly recommended.
G 535 Clinical Psychology Practicum 1-3 cr. (R-24) Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical psychology program and consent of instr. Supervised practice of clinical techniques in a clinical setting.
G 536 Advanced Child and Adolescent Psychological Disorders 3 cr.Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Advanced study of the characteristics, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the emotional, social, and intellectual problems of children covering the span from infancy through adolescence. Attention devoted to theory, research, and practice.
G 540 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 cr. Prereq., undergraduate course in developmental psychology or consent of instr. Psychological and behavioral development through the life span.
G 545 Field Placement in Child Development 3 cr. (R-9) Prereq., Psyc 540 or equiv. Structured interactions, observations and interviews with children in applied and research settings.
G 546 Theories of Psychological Development 3 cr. Prereq., Psyc 540 or equiv. Theory and research on psychological development. Consideration of selected topics.
G 550 Advanced Social Psychology 3 cr. 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.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.Prereq., undergraduate course in learning or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Principles and methods pertaining to the acquisition and retention of new behavior.
G 565 Advanced Cognition 3 cr.Prereq., undergraduate course in perception, cognition, or learning, or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. 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. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternat years. Brain mechanisms and behavior; electrophysiological correlates of behavior.
G 580 Problems in School Psychology 2 cr. Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program and consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Critical review of the role and function of consultation practices by, and legal and ethical problems for school psychologists.
G 581 Psychologists in School Organization 2 cr. Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Analysis of the psycho-social structures of schools as organizations from the perspective of school psychologists.
G 582 School Psychological Evaluation 4 cr. Prereq., Psyc 525 enrollment in school psychology program and consent of instr. Methods of gathering information and valid inferential use of it in evaluating children's school learning problems and adjustments.
G 585 School Psychology Practicum Variable cr. (R-9) Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program and consent of instr. Supervised practice of school psychological techniques in a professional setting.
G 588 School Psychology Internship Variable cr. (R-12) Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program or consent of instr. Supervised work experience in the role and functions of school psychologists.
G 595 Special Topics Variable cr.(R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
G 596 Independent Study Variable cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Assigned readings and other special study projects.
G 597 Research Variable cr. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Independent supervised research projects, other than thesis or dissertation.
G 599 Thesis Variable cr. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. M.A. thesis research activities.
G 620 Program Evaluation I 2 cr.Prereq., Psyc 521. Offered alternate years. Current models, methods, and literature in the evaluation of human service programs.
G 621 Program Evaluation II 2 cr.Prereq., Psyc 620 or consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Application of methodological principles to field evaluation of human services programs.
G 625 Psychological Evaluation III 3 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Refinements in assessment techniques are explored for a wide variety of diagnostic issues.
G 629 Seminar in Measurement and Quantitative 1-3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in measurement and quantitative psychology.
G 630 Ethics, Professional and Cultural Issues 3 cr. 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 Interventions 3 cr. (R-12) 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) 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 635 Advanced Clinical Psychology Practicum 1-3 cr. (R-6) Prereq., graduate standing in Clinical Psychology Program, Psyc 535 and consent of instr. Directed experience in clinical supervision.
G 638 Clinical Psychology Internship 1-3 cr. (R-6) 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) Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in developmental psychology.
G 659 Seminar in Social Psychology and Personality 1-3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in personality and social psychology.
G 669 Seminar in Learning 1-3 cr.(R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in learning.
G 678 Seminar in Physiological Psychology 1-3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in physiological psychology.
G 679 Seminar in Comparative Psychology 1-3 cr. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Offered alternate years. Advanced treatment of specialized research topics in comparative psychology.
G 697 Advanced Research Variable cr. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research projects, other than thesis or dissertation.
G 699 Dissertation Variable cr.(R-18) Prereq., consent of instr. Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Faculty
Professors
Charles K. Allen, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1963
George C. Camp, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1971
Nabil F. Haddad, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1976 (Chair)
Frances A. Hill, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1965
D. Balfour Jeffrey, Ph.D., University of Utah, 1973
Lynne S. Koester, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976
John R. Means, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1965 (Emeritus)
David A. Schuldberg, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1981
Paul S. Silverman, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1977
David A. Strobel, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 1972 (Associate Dean of the Graduate School)
James A. Walsh, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1963
Herman A. Walters, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1962
John Watkins, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1941 (Emeritus)
Janet P. Wollersheim, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1968 (Emeritus)
Associate Professor
John R. Bradley, Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1980
Assistant Professors
Gail Bruce-Sanford, Ph.D., Howard University, 1986 (Visiting)
Christine Fiore, Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1990
Stuart Hall, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1989
Mark Schaller, Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1989
Allen Szalda-Petree, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 1990
Jennifer Waltz, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1993
Adjunct Faculty
Maureen Fleming, Ph.D., Southern Illinois Uiversity, 1969
Sue Forest, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1989
Mike Jakupcak, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1973
Thomas Seekins, Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1983
Ann Szalda-Petree, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 1993
Richard Van den Pol, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 1981
Cheryl Van Denburg, Ph.D., The University of Montana, 1993