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Major Requirements P. 2

Introduction to Psychology II P. 3

Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences P. 3

Experimental Psychology P. 3

Developmental Psychology P. 4

Abnormal Psychology P. 4

Personality Psychology P. 5

Applied Behavioral Analysis P. 6

Cultural Psychology P. 6

Motivation and Emotion P. 7

Psychology of Memory P. 7

Leadership and Motivation P. 8

Forensic Psychology P. 9

School Psychology P. 9

Biopsychology of Stress P. 10

Child Psychopathology P. 10

Neurobiology of Childhood Disorders P. 11

Advanced Statistics Seminar P. 11

Selected Topics: Psychobiography P. 12

Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology P. 12

Research Seminar P. 13

Theories of Counseling P. 13

Independent Study P. 13

Meet the Faculty! P. 14-15

Practica P. 16-17

Minors P. 18-23

Dual Majors P. 24

Student Information P. 25

Tracking Grad School Now P. 26-27

Course Checklist P. 28

Inside this Issue:

Canisius College

Spring 2012 The Psycholopedia has been organized to help your course decision-making process. This

brochure contains valuable information about

our Spring 2012 semester. Discussed in this

issue are courses (topics to be studied, require-ments, etc.), our minors, and dual majors, practica,

and our student clubs and organizations. Our goal

is to assist you in completing your major require-ments.

In addition to taking classes there is much

more to being a psychology major at Canisius. As you are making your course selections, ask

yourself which of the following opportunities

you have taken or would like to take ad-

vantage of:

*An internship

*One of the Psychology Department’s student

organizations designed to highlight specific careers in psychology: Psi Chi, Psychology

Club

*Graduate school application information

provided by the department

*The Psychology Department Website, the

Psychology Wiki Page (http://

www.canisiuspsychology.net/), and Psychol-ogy on Facebook (Can Psych).

If you have any questions about these

opportunities, your course selections, or how to become a psychology major, give us a call (888-

2510) or stop by the Psychology Department in

Health Science.

See you next semester,

Dr. D. Bayer, Chair

Major Requirements!

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The Course Requirements for a Psychology Major are as Follows:

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I 1 course PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II 1 course PSY 201 Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 1 course PSY 202 Experimental Psychology 1 course One course from each CORE AREA 3 courses Three free psychology electives 3 courses ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Total: 10 courses

Core I Core II Core III

Developmental-Social-Industrial Personality and Clinical Learning/Cognition-Neuroscience

*PSY203– Developmental Psychology PSY235– Health Psychology PSY324– Learning & Cognition

PSY229– Industrial/Organizational *PSY302– Personality Psychology *PSY391– Biopsychology of Stress

PSY307– Adolescent Psychology *PSY303– Abnormal Psychology PSY395– Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences

PSY318– Social Psychology *PSY334– Child, Family & Community Psychology

PSY397– Neurobiology of Mental Disorders

*PSY384– Child Psychopathology *PSY410–Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology

*PSY453– Theories of Counseling Psychology

*PSY329– Leadership and Motivation PSY373– Behavior Modification *PSY398–Neurobiology of Childhood Mental Disorders

*Classes offered Spring 2012 Semester

Make sure you have filled out and handed in a Psychology Major/Minor Declaration Form! They are available in the Psychology Office.

Don’t forget to inform the Registrar that you are a psychology major and/or minor, especially if you have changed majors or added a minor!

Do you have an advisor in the Psychology Department? Stop by the Psychology Office for more details.

The General Psychology Minor is for students NOT majoring in Psychology. (See pg. 18 for more information)

Your Beginnings

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Remember, in order to be a psychology major you must complete: PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 201,

and PSY 202.

Of these required courses the following are being offered during the Spring 2012 semester:

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PSY 102: Introduction to Psychology II

Understanding human beings from a psychological perspective. Methods of investigation and current

knowledge about social behavior, personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy, development, and

intelligence.

SECTIONS:

A Dr. Harvey Pines MWF 12:00—12:50

B Dr. Harvey Pines MWF 2:00—2:50

C Dr. Judith Larkin TR 10:00—11:15

D Dr. Judith Larkin TR 1:00—2:15

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PSY 201: Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

You will learn descriptive statistics and the inferential process as used in the behavioral sciences.

Emphasis is placed on the use of the SPSS statistics program.

SECTIONS:

A Mr. Tim Servoss MW 2:30—3:45

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PSY 202: Experimental Psychology

This course acquaints students with research methods used in behavioral sciences, comparing

experimental and non-experimental designs and control procedures. Includes hands-on data collection and

statistical analyses.

Prerequisite: PSY 201

SECTION:

A Ms. Margaret Peterson MWF 10:00—10:50

B Ms. Margaret Peterson MWF 11:00—11:50

PSY 203SL : Developmental Psychology

Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 –11:15

Lifespan Developmental Psychology examines how individuals grow, change, and remain the

same throughout their lives. The course begins by considering important historical theories in develop-

ment psychology and specific methodological techniques to address research in developmental psy-

chology. It then progresses through the lifespan from conception to death considering issues of devel-

opment across a broad range of psychological disciplines from historical psychodynamic perspectives

to the latest research in cognitive neuroscience.

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PSY 303: Abnormal Psychology

Dr. Neva Sanders Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00-11:50

Who should take Abnormal Psychology?

● Students wanting to know how mental health professionals diagnose

mental/emotional disorders

● Students interested in the provision of mental health services

eating disorders * substance-related disorders dissociative disorders sleep disorders * somatoform disorders mental health services assessment and diagnosis using DSM-IV-TR research methods to study abnormal behavior

PSY 303 is a Core II course, and a requirement for the Clinical/Counseling Minor!!

The study of individual growth across the lifespan cannot, however, happen just in the classroom. In order to fully

understand and evaluate the principles discussed in class, students of lifespan development must interact with real

people in context. Therefore, Lifespan Developmental Psy-chology is designated as a Service Learning course in

which students have the opportunity to engage in commu-nity-based immersion activities at every age of the lifespan

from volunteering with at-risk mothers to spending time

PSY 302: Personality Psychology

Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:15

Myth: My personality can be summed up by the four letters I got after taking the Myers-Briggs questionnaire. Fact: Personality is actually made up of five distinct personality traits as well as your goals, abil-ities, the things you do, and the story of your life!

Myth: All extroverts love to party. Fact: Personality shows up in many different ways in each person and even in different ways in the same person as they do different things! Myth: Personality is all nature (you may also have heard that personality is all nurture). Fact: Personality arises from an interaction of biological and environmental influences! Myth: Personality doesn’t change much after college. Fact: There are meaningful changes in personality even in older adulthood!

Myth: Clinical psychologists don’t need to know about normal personality. Fact: Many personality disorders are now thought to be extreme forms of normal personality! Myth: Personality may be interesting but it doesn’t really predict anything useful. Fact: Personality predicts many important outcomes including life satisfaction, marital success, school and work achievement, health and mortality, and even the music we listen!

By the end of this course, you will know what modern theory and research has to say about what personality is, different ways of approaching and assessing personality, how personality

develops across the lifespan, causes of individual differences in personality, and the many important things personality influences such as physical and psychological health.

Personality Psychology fulfills your Core II requirement!!!

Spring 2012

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PSY 310: Applied Behavioral Analysis

Dr. Marcus Thomeer Tuesday 1:00-3:45

What will students interested in taking this course learn?

Students will learn the principles of ABA and how these principles can be

applied in home, school, and community environments to increase

behaviors, acquire new skills and reduce challenging behaviors.

Students will receive instruction on how to develop lesson plans for

students with learning and/or developmental disabilities.

Students will also learn how to conduct functional behavioral assessments,

develop treatment plans based on the assessment, and evaluate and

analyze data regarding treatment interventions.

Lastly, students will receive instruction on ethical issues associated with the

use of behavioral treatments.

PSY 320 Capstone: Cultural Psychology

Dr. Dewey Bayer

We humans learn from our cultures in all aspects of our lives. Choosing a mate, political

attitudes, prejudices, even basic perceptions all depend on cultural learning. In all our

actions we rely on ideas, values, strategies, feelings, and goals that have been shaped by

our cultures. Certainly there are psychological regularities across all cultures, but they

are significantly modulated by pronounced differences. In this course we will overview

the field through both readings and activities.

Section A: MWF 10:00-10:50

Section B: MWF 11:00-11:50

PSY 323: Motivation and Emotion

Mr. Tim Servoss Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:15

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The main purpose of this course is to begin to understand the question(s):

What causes your own and others’ behavior? Why does behavior start? Why is it sustained over time?

Why is it directed towards some goals over others? Why does it change direction?

Why does it stop?

In this course, we will cover behavioral, cognitive, humanistic and physiological theories of motivation as well as relevant theories of emotion. Through course activities and assignments, you will

apply the theories learned in class to your own behaviors, examine the nature and progress made on your

personal goals during the semester and understand the dynamic interplay between goal-directed behavior and

emotion.

PSY 326: Psychology of Memory

Dr. Charles Goodsell Monday and Wednesday 3:00-4:15

Are you interested in retaining more of what you read, learning better ways to study, or just remembering what you did with that winning lotto ticket you had? This class will explore memory from the ordinary to the extraordinary (e.g., Chau Lu memorized the first 67,890 digits of pi). We will also discuss what happens when memory fails us (e.g.,

Kirk Bloodsworth was positively identified by five eyewitnesses and sentenced to death, but eventually exonerated by DNA evidence). By the end of the course you’ll be

able to spot what really could or could not happen in movies like Memento, 50 First Dates, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Topics include: How we encode, store, and retrieve infor-mation Reconstructive processes in memory Developmental changes in memory Eyewitness memory Memory disorders Theories and models of memory Improving your memory

PSY 329SL: Leadership and Motivation

Dr. Judith Larkin Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:45

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This course is designed to help you gain an understanding of leadership processes and motivation of people in groups.

Have you ever wondered: How can I be a better leader? How can I motivate others?

What makes leaders effective?

We will seek answers to questions like these through coming to understand

ourselves, how we communicate with others, and how groups develop and

succeed in achieving their goals.

Goals and Objectives: To learn about leaders. To learn about ourselves as leaders through engaging in a Community Project. To learn how to challenge ourselves and those around us to be better than we ever thought

we could be.

by working in a group to intro-duce a leadership project in a community organization or at the college.

through the use of

personal style surveys and leadership assessment instruments.

by learning, practicing, and incorporating the principles and patterns of behavior of highly effective people. In short, learn to be a leader.

Choose whether you wish to work for an A or a B. Course uses contract grading!!

How will I learn to become a leader?

In class there will be a lot of small group activities. Exercises, questionnaires, demonstrations, and experiments will give you feedback and make sure you are more aware of your own motivations, feelings, and behavior. Outside of class, the group leadership project you design and introduce will further develop your leadership skills.

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PSY 369: Forensic Psychology

Dr. Harvey Pines Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:30

PSY 369 is an elective in the Criminal Justice Major and is required for the Forensic Psychology Minor!

What is Forensic Psychology?

Forensic Psychology applies psychology to law and the legal system. Forensic psychologists help judges

decide which parent should have custody of the children, evaluate a defendant’s mental competence to stand

trial, help select juries, and work with convicted criminals in prisons. They help apprehend criminal suspects

and assist the victims of crimes to overcome their distress and resume their normal activities. Additionally

forensic psychologists conduct a wide variety of research on the application of psychology to the legal system

and on basic psychological processes (e.g., perception, memory, conformity) that are relevant to the law.

Some forensic psychologists play a role in helping develop government policy related to law and criminal

justice.

PSY 370: School Psychology

Dr. Chris Lopata Tuesday 1:00-3:45

School Psychology? What’s that? -One of the most rewarding careers in psychology, that’s what!

Students will be taught the history of the field and learn basics about how psychology is used in our schools. You will see how children can be helped to be more successful in their learning and interactions with peers. Much emphasis will be placed on your learning whether a career working in schools is what you want. Students will understand fundamentals of the field and aspects of the professional role.

What we will do in this course: This course will provide you with an

overview of the field of forensic psychology. It will also provide the opportunity for you to critically examine your attitudes about

fundamental values and value conflicts that are inherent in society’s efforts to govern itself by

laws.

PSY 384: Child Psychopathology

Dr. Neva Sanders Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00-12:50

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This course is designed to introduce students to the signs and

symptoms of various psychiatric disorders of childhood and

adolescence (e.g., conduct disorder, ADHD).

Child Psychopathology is a course designed for individuals

considering a career working with children or adolescents.

Emphasis will be placed on the diagnostic characteristics of the-

se disorders of childhood as well as on probable causes and

suggested treatments.

** Child Psychopathology meets your CORE II requirement!!!

PSY 391: Biopsychology of Stress

Dr. Susan Putnam Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45

♦ Have you ever wondered how long-term stress affects your immune system? ♦ How about your memory? ♦ Can stress have an effect on your reproductive system? ♦ Can stress ever be good for you? ♦ Exactly what is happening to your body and mind when you are running from the bears in your life?

**If you have ever asked any of these questions, Biopsychology of Stress is for you!!**

This course examines the physiological and

psychological components and effects of stress,

including the involvement of the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems.

**PSY 391 is a CORE III class!!

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PSY 398: Neurobiology of Childhood Mental Disorders

Dr. Susan Putnam Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 –12:45

PSY 398 is a Core III class and is also an option for the Clinical/Counseling Psychology Minor!

Does childhood depression differ from adult depression?

What is going on in the brain when a child has a panic attack?

What biological abnormalities have been found in children diagnosed with

autism?

What makes pharmacological treatment of mental disorders in children so

challenging?

What are some of the biological contributions to some common childhood

mental disorders?

Are there childhood neurological predictors of schizophrenia and adult

psychopathology?

If you have asked any of these questions, Neurobiology of Childhood Mental Disorders is for you!!!

This course examines the role of the central nervous system and other biological factors

underlying the symptoms, etiology, and treatment of various childhood mental disorders.

PSY 401: Advanced Statistics Seminar

Mr. Tim Servoss Tuesday and Thursday 1:00-2:15

Interested in learning more about Statistics? This course is designed for advanced students who have already

completed basic statistics and experimental psychology

and would like to do further investigation and research in the field of statistics.

Prerequisite: Students must have already

completed the following course:

PSY 201

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PSY 406: Selected Topics: Psychobiography

Dr. Jennifer Lodi-Smith Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:45

PSY 410: Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology

Dr. Susan Putnam Monday 1:00-3:45

Psychobiography will use psychobiographical techniques to both illustrate and critically

evaluate core psychological principles from the standpoint of a selected work of literature.

For the Spring 2012 semester, students enrolled in the course will read either a biography

of Freud or be expected to have read and be conversant with the Harry Potter series and

Harry Potter will serve as the “biographical” focus of the course. The choice between the-

se two topics will be decided by a majority vote of enrolled students before the start of the

semester to allow adequate time for reading (or rereading).

The first few weeks will be a standard lec-ture format on psychobiography as a field of study.

The rest of the semester will be interactive and focused on student presentations and discussion.

Enrollment in the course will be limited to 15 upperclassmen

This course is an advanced, limited enrollment seminar with the goal of introducing students to the theory and practice of Clinical Neuropsychology. It will primarily focus on the brain-behavior rela-

tionships of major neuropsychological deficits and disorders, with emphasis on clinical presentation

and neuroanatomical correlates. Commonly used assessment tools will also be discussed. Case exam-ples will serve to illustrate various disorders. After successful completion of this course, the student

should possess an understanding of various types of neuropsychological disorders and their clinical

presentations, an awareness of neuroanatomical correlates of cognitive and behavioral dysfunction, and knowledge of major research and clinical methods utilized in human neuropsychology.

Requirements:

Permission of Instructor

Junior or Senior Status

Completion of PSY 101 and 102 (or equiva-

lent course)

A course in Biopsychology or Neuroscience.

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PSY 499: Independent Study

Dr. Neva Sanders TBA

Students may choose Independent Study if they wish to pursue further research or study in a topic of their interest. This is done under the supervision of a staff member of the student’s choice.

Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and relevant staff member.

PSY 495: Research Seminar in Psychology

Dr. Susan Putnam TBA

Opportunity for students interested in designing and conducting empirical research to collab-orate with faculty in research activities leading to un-

dergraduate or professional conference presentations and

possible publication.

*Prerequisites: PSY 201, PSY 202 and permission of instructor.

PSY 453: Theories of Counseling

Ms. Denise Akin Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:45

Goals and Objectives:

Study the theoretical background of selected counseling techniques and form your own person-al theory.

Learn several theories of therapeutic approaches (Psychodynamic, behavioral, family systems) used with clients. This course will be especially helpful for those in-

terested in graduate school

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Meet the Faculty!

has been teaching at Canisius for 40 years and is currently the Psychology

Department Chair. He has worked in the areas of school psychology and child psychology for over thirty years and is responsible for starting the school psychology minor in the Department. Dr. Bayer is a major proponent of using computers and the latest technologies as information tools...and he sure does love his Wiki pages! Office: HS 209H; Phone: 888-2521; Text: 898-0808; E-mail: [email protected]

teaches several courses that relate to child, adolescent, community and health

psychology. Dr. Kermis’ interests also include mental health and aging as well as mental health counseling. Her current research focuses on the development of professionalism and soft skills in college students. Office: HS 209C; Phone: 888-2515; E-mail: [email protected]

main interests are in leadership and in the industrial/organizational area of

psychology (psychology applied to business), but she also enjoys helping students figure out what they want to do with their lives. Dr. Larkin is also the advisor for Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology. Office: HS 209D; Phone: 888-2508; E-mail: [email protected]

has been teaching at Canisius for a long, long, time. He enjoys his Social Psychology and Forensic Psychology classes, and, of course, his Psychology 101 and 102 clas-ses. Dr. Pines conducts research studies in diverse areas of social psychology with a particular interest in the social psychology of clothing and fashion. Office: HS 211; Phone: 888-2517; E-mail: [email protected]

particularly loves teaching her biological-based classes, and she is also

interested in music and sports as they are related to psychology. In addition, she works with several students in her laboratory doing research on neuro-endocrine function in individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as athletes and other populations. Dr. Putnam is a member of the Institute for Autism Research and is the advisor for Psychology Club and the Pet Rescue Society. She is also the founder and director of the WNY Sibshop at Canisius College. Office: HS 210; Phone: 888-2895; E-mail: [email protected]

is a child clinical psychologist who will tell you interesting stories about her

past experiences with patients. She teaches a variety of classes within the clinical/counseling field. Dr. Sanders is the professor you want to seek out if you have any questions about the graduate school application process, or you can attend one of her bi-yearly informational seminars on this topic. Office: HS 209J; Phone: 888-2519; Email:[email protected]

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Meet the Faculty! (cont’d.)

has now taught in the Psychology Department for over five years. He

has enlightened students with his knowledge of statistics in such courses as Advanced Statistics, Basic Statistics, and Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences. He was formerly a statistician at the University at Buffalo. Office: HS 209F; Phone: 888-2528; E-mail: [email protected]

teaches courses related to his training in Cognition

(e.g., Cognitive Psychology, Psychology of Memory, Sensation and Perception), as well as Statistics, Experimental Psychology, and courses related to Psychology and Law. His research interests focus on issues in psychology and law— specifically, eyewitness identification and jury decision-making. Office: HS 209E; Phone: 888-2527; Email: [email protected]

is a personality psychologist with a passion for

understanding how individual identity changes across the lifespan. She is the newest member of the faculty and is excited to bring her research on personality and aging, narrative psychology, identity development, and personality and health to the classroom! Email: [email protected]

has thoroughly enjoyed teaching Experimental Psychology

and a new course added last spring, Human Relationships and Sexuality, at Canisius. Phone: 888-2510; E-mail: [email protected]

Co-directs the Institute for Autism Research. His research inter-

est center on the assessment, functioning ,and treatment of children with autism spectrum disorders. He teaches Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis. He also supervises several research studies, including Connections, that provide opportuni-ties for students to receive hands-on- experience implementing clinical treatments.

Phone: 888-3188; E-mail: [email protected]

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a 15 year career focusing on

providing counseling services to individuals with mental health issues. She has treated adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of mental health disorders as well as those dually diagnosed with mental health illnesses and developmental disabilities. Currently, she is a private practitioner in Williamsville, NY. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Canisius and looks forward to returning to the college to teach Techniques in Counseling as well as supervise Practica. Email: [email protected]

PSY 498B Practicum: Industrial/Organizational

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*See Denise Akin for more information

Selected students may apply and extend their knowledge of industrial/organizational

psychology by working 10-12 hours a week in an organizational setting where they are

supervised in human resource management while engaging in industrial/organizational

psychology activities. Written project, log, and regular meetings with faculty supervisor

are required.

PSY 498C Practicum: Clinical


You are offered the opportunity to work in actual clinical and counseling settings in your Clinical

Practicum. You will gain supervised experience working hands-on with actual clients.

The Clinical Practicum will assist you in your decision if a career in clinical psychology is the field for you!

Practica are available in a variety of settings (e.g., hospitals, group homes) with your choice of population (e.g., children, adults).

PSY 498D Practicum: School


You will work with children in local school or treatment

settings either applying individual play techniques with

children at risk for academic failure or in helping a

school psychologist or counselor with his/her daily

activities.

This hands-on practicum is a fantastic opportunity if you are interested in working with children!

Link to all Practica Information on the Wiki page: http://www.canisiuspsychology.net/wiki/PracticumRequirements



PSY 498E Practicum: Sports

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*For more information contact Denise Akin or Dr. Reeds in Physical Education (x2952)

Possible Sports Practica Include: Working with coaches of local school sports teams. Internships at local behavioral health organizations. Involvement in sports psychology conferences & group classroom activities. *May also visit professional sports teams.

PSY 498F Practicum: Forensic

*For more information contact Denise Akin

Selected students can learn more about the application of psychology to law and the criminal justice system by spending 10-12 hours a week

working in forensic settings under supervision by professionals in the field. Formal application,

written project, log, and regular meetings with faculty supervisor are required.

*Dr. Reeds will supervise physical education majors & Dr. Putnam will supervise psychology majors.*

Interested in learning about group dynamics, fan behavior, and motivating athletes? Or would a specialty in counseling athletes be interesting to you? Do you believe that sport can be an im-

portant therapeutic experience? Look into the sports psychology minor.

PSY 498G Practicum: Child, Family & Community

* For more information contact Denise Akin

This practicum is intended for students interested in the dynamics of family relations and the interaction of family with

society. It will give you hands-on experience in dealing with families and providing resources and aims to prepare students

for future graduate studies in the fields of education, social work and social services.

**Students are placed in a variety of settings, including many mental health facilities in the community. Students will gain experience working with a variety of patient populations.**




Minors

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Required Psychology Courses

PSY 229 Industrial-Organizational Psychology* (Core I)

PSY 318 Social Psychology (Core I)

PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation (Core I)

PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences (Core III)

Required Business Courses

MGT 360 Organizational Behavior*

OR

ENT 411 Entrepreneurial and Managerial Leadership Skill

Development

MGT 364 Human Resources Management

MGT 367 Employee and Labor Relations

General Psychology Minor________________________________________

**Please note that the General Psychology Minor is for non-Psychology Majors only.**

Course Requirements:

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits

PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II 3 credits

Four Psychology electives* 12 credits

Total (6 courses) 18 credits

*Elective courses must be approved by the student’s Psychology Department advisor

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Minor_____________________

*See Dr. Larkin for more information

This interdisciplinary collaboration between the Departments

of Psychology and Management/Marketing is for students who

expect to work in any kind of organization, a human services agency,

a law firm, a hospital, etc. The application of psychology in a business

environment is most directly apparent in the field of human resources,

but the subject matter relates to all work environments. Courses in the

minor cover how employees are selected and placed, the training of

employees, performance evaluation, interpersonal interaction and

employee relations, motivation and job satisfaction, etc. Students with

this minor are well prepared to succeed in any kind of organizational environment.

Social Sciences Minor in Child, Family and Community Studies___________

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*See Dr. Sanders for more information

This social science interdisciplinary minor is co-sponsored by the Department of Psychology and the Department

of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. It is intended for students seeking a deeper understanding of the

dynamics of family relations and the interaction of the family with society. Its mission is to prepare undergraduate

students for careers and future graduate studies in the fields of education, social work and social services.

Embedded within the interdisciplinary focus of the minor is an emphasis on creating reflective and compassionate

practitioners who are committed to the Jesuit ideal of men and women for others.

1. Required Prerequisite Credentials: TWO (2) courses from the following four courses:

PSY 101 or PSY 102* Introduction to Psychology

SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology

COM 204 Interpersonal Communication

*You may NOT use both PSY 101 and PSY 102 for this requirement.

2. Required Foundation Courses: TWO (2) courses from the following three

courses:

PSY 334 Child, Family and Community Psychology

COM 304 Family Communication

CRJ 337 Violence and the Family

3. Elective Courses: ONE (1) course from EACH of the three areas listed below.

TWO (2) courses out of the three courses must be outside the student’s major.

CHILDREN FAMILY* COMMUNITY

PSY 203 CRJ 354 COM 101

Developmental Psychology Juvenile Delinquency Communication in

Contemporary Society

PSY 307 SOC 390 SOC 111

Adolescent Psychology Marriage and Families Social Problems

PSY 384 SOC 340

Child Psychopathology Sociology of the City

EDE 273 CRJ 351

Human Growth and Development: Police and the Community

Birth through Childhood

EDU 351 COM 350

Human Growth and Development: Health Communication

Pre-Adolescence and Adolescence

EMC 352

Human Growth and Development:

Middle Childhood

4. Service Learning: Students enrolled in the minor must complete twenty (20) hours of volunteer work in

addition to the course requirements. Dr. Melissa Wanzer will coordinate this service-learning requirement.

*Due to the limited num-

ber of courses presently

listed in this column, stu-

dents may use PSY 334,

COM 304, or CRJ 337 as a

FAMILY course if they

have not already used it as

a Required Foundation

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The Clinical/Counseling Minor is appropriate for individuals

planning careers in Psychology (Clinical/Counseling) or Social Work.

Students should be aware that there is some degree of overlap between

various branches of the helping profession.

*See Dr. Sanders for more information

A minor in clinical/counseling psychology is useful for individuals interested in providing thera-

peutic services to a variety of client populations. Whereas some opportunities directly related to

psychology do exist for bachelor’s degree holders (e.g., assistants in rehabilitation centers, or in

other jobs involving data collection and analysis), attaining an advanced degree in the field (e.g.,

Master or Doctorate) leads to a broader array of potential career opportunities. Individuals

interested in advanced degrees in psychology have the opportunity to learn psychotherapeutic

approaches (e.g., psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive– behavioral, eclectic) to treat a variety

of adjustment and mental health problems with various populations (e.g., individual, family,

marital, group).

Adult Track requires:

PSY 303 Abnormal Psychology (Core II)

PSY 452 Theories and/or Techniques of Counseling (Core II)

Plus any FOUR of the following courses: PSY 235 Health Psychology (Core II)

PSY 324 Learning & Cognition (Core III)

PSY 391 Biopsychology of Stress (Core III)


PSY 397 Neurobiology of Mental Disorders (Core III)

PSY 498C Practicum: Clinical/Counseling

Or PSY course approved by Dr. Sanders

Child/Adolescent Track requires:

PSY 373 Behavior Modification (Core II)

PSY 384 Child Psychopathology (Core II)

PSY 452 Theories and/or Techniques of Counseling (Core II)

Plus any THREE of the following courses:

PSY 203 Developmental Psychology (Core I)

PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology (Core I)

PSY 310 Applied Behavioral Analysis

PSY 312 Autism & Developmental Disabilities

PSY 334 Child, Family and Community Psychology (Core II)

PSY 370 School Psychology

PSY 398 Neurobiology of Childhood Mental Disorders (Core III)

PSY 498C Practicum: Clinical/Counseling


CRJ 337 Violence in the Family

CRJ 354 Juvenile Delinquency

Non-Psychology Majors must first complete:

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I

PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II

PSY 201 Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Clinical/Counseling Psychology minor____________________________

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Pastoral Counseling Track for the Clinical/

Counseling Minor

Pastoral Counseling Track requires:

PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling (Core II)

RST 300 Theology of Suffering

RST 361 Psychology of Religion

Plus any THREE of the following courses:


PSY 334 Child, Family, Community (Core II)


RST 344 Theology of the Family Process

RST 453 Theology of Death

Plus ONE of the following courses:

SOC 390 Marriage and Families


CRJ 337 Violence in the Family

Non-Psychology Majors must first complete:


* See Dr. Sanders for more information

Objectives: A minor in pastoral/religious counseling will serve the needs of

students interested in a future in human services through religious

institutions. This minor is directed at students who are less focused on

clinical therapy and more oriented toward helping people through ministry.

Courses will focus on coping, ethics, counseling, marriage and family, and

the unique blend of psychology and religion involved in these human service

interventions. This minor will also help prepare students who are interested

in continuing their education in pastoral counseling at the graduate school

level. There are a variety of both master’s and Ph.D. programs in pastoral

counseling offered through both Psychology Departments and Schools of

Divinity throughout the country.

Clinical/counseling psychology minor (con’t)_____________________

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*See Dr. Pines for more information

The Forensic Psychology Minor is open to both psychology majors and non-

majors. In collaboration with the Criminal Justice Department at Canisius College,

the Psychology Department has designed the minor for students interested in

applying psychology to the criminal justice and legal systems. Career

opportunities exist in law enforcement, counseling, as well as work in the courts

and other parts of the criminal justice system.

Requirements:

Prerequisites for NON-PSYCHOLOGY majors: 4 courses



PSY 201 Basic Statistics for the Behavior Sciences or equivalent

PSY 202 Experimental Psychology or equivalent

Courses required for minor: 7 courses


PSY 307 Adolescent Psychology (Core I)

PSY 369 Forensic Psychology

CRJ 227 Criminal Justice I

CRJ 228 Criminal Justice II

Plus one Psychology course from the following list:

(May also be counted toward your Psychology Major requirements.)

PSY 334 Child, Family and Community Psychology (Core II)


PSY 382 Drugs and Behavior


PSY 452 Theories and Techniques of Counseling (Core II)

Psychology

PSY 498 F Forensic Psychology Internship

Plus one Criminal Justice course from the following list:

CRJ 320 Criminology

CRJ 337 Violence and the Family

CRJ 344 Violent Crime in American Society

CRJ 351 Police and Community

CRJ 354 Juvenile Delinquency

CRJ 356 Treatment of Offenders I

CRJ 449 Criminal Law

CRJ 450 Criminal Procedure

CRJ 482 Criminal Justice Ethics

Forensic Psychology minor______________________________________

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* See Dr. Bayer for more information

Open to Psychology majors or non-majors with appropriate background coursework, this minor focuses

on psychology’s role in the field of education. Students gain knowledge of psychological development, applied

behavior change, and different types of psychological and educational assessment. The required practicum

experience must take place in a school setting. This minor is of particular value to students interested in

education, testing or working with children.

Classes Needed to Minor in School Psychology: Required Courses: PSY 203 Developmental Psychology (Core I)

PSY 334 Child, Family and Community (Core II)

PSY 373 Behavior Modification (Core II) PSY 395 Assessment in the Behavioral Sciences (Core III)

Strongly Recommended:

PSY 370 School Psychology PSY 498D Practicum: School Psychology

Non Psychology Majors must first complete:

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II

PSY 201 Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

Sports Psychology Minor________________________________________ *See Dr. Putnam or Dr. Reeds (PED) for more information Focuses on how psychological factors effect behavior in sports and athletics and on how participation in these activities effects the athlete. Students study social perception, motivation, group dynamics, development of

motor skills, leadership, aggression, and other topics essential to working with teams and individual athletes

for careers in coaching, education, research/teaching, or counseling.

Psychology Prerequisites:



PSY 201 Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or equivalent

PSY 202 Experimental Psychology or equivalent

Physical Education courses required for the minor:

PED 351 Coaching Theory and Techniques

HED 461 Health Psychology

PED 381 Motor Learning and Behavior

Psychology Courses required for the minor:

PSY 329 Leadership and Motivation (Core I)


Other courses required for the minor (2 of the following) :

BIO107/107L Anatomy

BIO108/108L Physiology

BIO 109 Nutrition


OR

Advisor approved substitutions

Suggested internships for the minor:

PSY 498E Practicum in Sports Psychology

PED 498 Internship

See advisor for

recommended Area

Studies electives!!

School Psychology minor_________________________________

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Psychology/Biology Dual Major_____________________________________

A dual major in Psychology and Biology exists for students with inter-

ests in both fields and who are seeking a combined educational program. Stu-

dents interested in pursuing this interdisciplinary concentration are advised to

consult with Dr. Noonan of the Biology Department. A statement of specific

course offerings and requirements is available from the Biology Department

office.

Psychology/Criminal Justice Dual Major_______________________

Students interested in forensic psychology or the application of

psychology to the legal and criminal justice systems may wish to

combine Psychology and Criminal Justice courses into a dual major.

Courses that satisfy the requirements for both Psychology and Criminal

Justice (Abnormal, Child, Family & Community, Drugs and Behavior,

and Forensic Psychology) facilitate this dual major and an accompanying

minor in forensic psychology. Detailed information may be obtained from

the Psychology Department (Dr. Pines) and/or from the Criminal Justice

Department (Dr. Erickson).

Psychology/English Dual Major____________________________________

Psychology and English both have as their subject matter human

experience and both strive to develop students’ abilities to think critically,

logically, and creatively. Studied together these disciplines enrich students’

abilities to create and understand characterizations of personality and normal

and abnormal behavior, increase their understanding of the impact of social

forces on the individual, and help them gain a greater appreciation of indi-

vidual difference (e.g. children versus adults) in cognitive and emotional

functioning.

Dual Majors

STUDENT INFORMATION

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Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and undergraduate students who are psychology majors and who meet the following qualifications:

Junior or Senior Status Nine credits of psychology courses at Canisius Overall GPA of 3.25 and 3.50 in Psychology Courses

Over the course of the year, Psi Chi will be sponsoring a number of activities, both academic and social. Possible events include research presentations, career nights, college workshops, and many others!

*For more information, please contact [email protected]

The Psychology Club is a social organization, which seeks to have both Psychology majors and non-majors participate in activities related to psychology. Our goal is to educate ourselves in the field of psychology, take part in community service activities, give students an opportunity to network in the psychology field, and have fun while doing it. Meetings will be held throughout the semester to discuss events and fundraising. The club’s annual event is Psychology Week, which takes place in November. Events in the past have included a Stress-Less day, a movie night, speaker seminar on a variety of careers in psychology as well as other events by chosen members. *For more information, please contact [email protected]

Don’t forget !!

The Psychology Wiki Pages

are available online at www.canisiuspsychology.net/wiki

Check here for information on

practicums, help with applying

to graduate school, as well as

general Psychology news!

Also! Find the

Psycholopedia online at : http://www.canisiuspsychology.net/

The Psychology Department is now on

Facebook and YouTube!

Add us on Facebook: Our username is Can Psych.

Also!

Check us out on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/user/canpsych

Tracking Grad School NOW!Tracking Grad School NOW!

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FRESHMEN YEAR AND FIRST SEMESTER SOPHOMORE YEAR

Students should:

-take PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 201

-be aware of required courses and when they are offered—MAP IT OUT!! -learn how to use all of the resources in the Canisius Library and the Library at UB, including computers, ERIC, databases,

and the PsycLit program

-be aware of the availability and importance of advisers and the Career Center

-start building resumes through:

*jobs that are psychology-related

*joining the Psychology Club and/or the Zoological Society

*spending time volunteering

-not shy away from Math and Science Courses

-save all term papers and try to save all of the books in your major (good for GRE study, for future papers, for references,

and for information on academic background in an application essay)

-save the course syllabi and course descriptions—grad schools may want to know if you have completed certain

requirements that only the course descriptions will show

SECOND SEMESTER SOPHOMORE YEAR

Students should:

-take PSY 202

-take an upper division CORE psychology course -if not already involved, students should seek out various activities and volunteer experience (resume building!!)

-do research in a field associated with psychology

FIRST SEMESTER JUNIOR YEAR

Students should:

-explore all opportunities available to you after your graduation, especially if you are not at all certain about what you want

to do. See what is out there for you! -do not save all of the “hard” courses for senior year

-take an “impressive” course in another area

-be aware of the research opportunities

-become familiar with graduate programs and requirement courses (where to get GRE books, when to fill them out, dead

lines, etc.)

-learn about the application process from seniors who are currently going through this process

-get to know other psychology professors, if you have not already, and begin to consider which professors you would like

to request recommendations from (check their sabbatical schedules!!). Learn how to approach these professors for

recommendations. Go to the Career Center to obtain a booklet on how to ask for recommendations.

SECOND TERM JUNIOR YEAR

Students should:

-continue with the CORE...Select another “impressive” course in another area

-focus interests in a particular area of psychology -register for an internship, if relevant

-discuss with a faculty member opportunities for research to be conducted during senior year

-create drafts of your resume

-check with Registrar to assure that you are on the right path to graduate; also request an unofficial, student copy of your

transcript and check for errors

-check into Psi Chi, Tri Beta, etc. (the national honor societies)

-investigate national scholarship

Tracking Grad School NOW!, continued...Tracking Grad School NOW!, continued...

Spring 2012 page 27

SUMMER BETWEEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR

-Early in the summer write to the schools that interest you to request catalogs and application materials. Be sure to request

information about financial aid, if this is not routinely sent with application materials. Also, if you are interested, inquire

about assistantships and ask that an application for assistantship be sent to you, in case it is not provided.

-When the materials arrive, use the rest of the summer to review the information. The number of schools to which you should apply

will depend on the graduate program you are considering. If you are applying for a doctorate program, then the number of

programs to apply for should be greater. See your advisor. -Once you know the schools to which you will apply, prepare a set of index cards or a chart with: information on all of the schools,

application materials required, financial aid application information, and all relevant deadlines. Use the cards/chart to help

you meet the deadlines.

-Prepare a draft of your autobiographical statement. Most schools require a statement about your personal and educational back

grounds, and also about your goals. Be honest, objective, and as brief as possible. Call schools to better understand their

requirements for their statements if not directly explained in the programs sent to you.

-Use the summer months to prepare for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), depending on

which you need to take.

-Register for the GRE, computer-based, as soon as possible—it may be difficult to schedule an appointment. Schedule the date you

would like as soon as possible.

-Be sure to take the GRE or other exams far enough in advance to ensure that the scores will have adequate time to be sent to the

universities to which you are applying. -Start saving money for the application fees (about $50 per application).

-Check out the video of our grad school information session on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/canpsych

-Utilize the graduate school study and information booklet on http://www.canisiuspsychology.net/

SENIOR YEAR

SEPTEMBER

-If possible, take a research course in the Fall and submit your paper to an undergraduate research conference. Listing such a course

and participation in a research conference will enhance your application. -Contact faculty members to write letters of recommendation for you. Ask the professor you want to write for you if he/she is

willing and able to do so. Be sure to see the booklet on how to ask for letters of recommendation found at the Career Center.

-Work on your autobiographical statement.

OCTOBER

-Take the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.

-Ask a faculty member to review the draft of your autobiographical statement. Make revisions as necessary.

NOVEMBER

-Give the recommendation forms to faculty (or other people) who will be writing the recommendations for you. Provide a pre-

addressed, stamped envelope for each recommendation. Also, supply a résumé, a typed list of graduate schools and

dates, and a typed statement of how the person who is recommending you knows you (work you have done or classes you have tak-

en).

-Complete the applications with December deadline dates and mail them with several weeks to spare. Be sure to type all of the application materials, proofread all materials for grammatical error and misspellings, and Xerox copy all materials before you send

them.

DECEMBER

-Take the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE if you have not done so.

-Request that transcripts be sent to programs or to you (depending on the school requirements) from all colleges attended.

-Complete applications with January deadlines.

JANUARY-APRIL

-File a FAFSA for graduate school.

-Call the department to which you have applied to be sure that they have received all your materials. Most schools will not consider

incomplete applications.

-Upon receiving notification of your acceptance(s), consult with faculty in making your final decision. Once you have notified this school, be sure to tell the other schools you will not be coming so they can offer your place to another student.

-Visit the institutions that accept you.

-If all of your applications are rejected, do not despair—consult with faculty about your options. You may want to work for a year,

prepare for the GRE, and re-apply to psychology programs; enter a master’s program, re-take the GRE, and re-apply to

doctoral programs; or apply to degree programs in similar fields to the field you have chosen.

-Send thank you notes to people who wrote your recommendation letters, informing them of your success.

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR

COURSE COMPLETION CHECKLIST

Student’s Name: ____________________________________ Enroll Date: ________________________

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REQUIREMENT COURSE# TITLE SEMESTER GRADE

Foundation FYS 101 Excursions in Academic Writing ________ _______

Foundation ENG 101 English 101 ________ _______

Foundation RST 101 Introduction to Religion ________ _______

Foundation PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy ________ _______

Field 1(RS) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 2(PH) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 3(Arts) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 4(Hist) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 5(Soc Sci) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 6(Natural Sci) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Field 7(Math/Sci) ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Diversity ________ _____________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Global Awareness ________ ______________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Ethics ________ ______________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Justice ________ ______________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Advanced Writing ________ ______________________________________ ________ _______

Attribute: Oral Communication ________ ______________________________________ ________ _______

Core Capstone _______ ________________________________________ _________ ________

PSY 101 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology I _________ _______

PSY 102 PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology II _________ _______

PSY 201 PSY 201 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences _________ _______

PSY 202 PSY 202 Experimental Psychology _________ _______

PSY Core One ________ ________________________________________ _________ _______

PSY Core Two ________ ________________________________________ _________ _______

PSY Core Three ________ ________________________________________ _________ _______

PSY Elective ________ ________________________________________ _________ _______

PSY Elective ________ ________________________________________ _________ _______

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