The Bachelor of Arts
The degree of Bachelor
of Arts, with a major in psychology, requires successful
completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the Program of
General Studies which must include six hours of one foreign
language; (2) the psychology program listed below; and (3) a
program of electives or a minor as worked out with the
student’s advisor.
Television Courses: The
Department of Psychology, in general, will not grant credit
hours for the major or minor by educational television
programming. Exceptions may be made with departmental
consent.
Major in Psychology—44 hours
PSY 101, 2002, 215, 310, 320, 322, 370,
4061, 412, 431, nine hours of psychology electives; BIOL 102;
MATH 105.
Minor in Psychology—15 hours
PSY 101, 300; nine hours of psychology
electives.
Psychology Courses (PSY)
101 General Psychology. (3)
An introductory study of the basic
concepts and principles of psychology. (F, S)
*Note: PSY 101, the prerequisite for all
courses in psychology except 300 and 403, may be waived as a
prerequisite with the permission of the psychology faculty.
215 Experimental Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 105.
The basic principles of scientific
experimentation with an introduction to research design,
methodology, and professional reporting of research results.
(F, S)
220 Life-Span Developmental
Psychology. (3)
An overview of developmental processes
from birth through old age. Physical, cognitive,
emotional and social aspects of development will be considered
with an appropriate balance of theory, research and practical
application. May not be used to satisfy Psychology major
requirements. (S05; S07)
270 Psychology Research. (1-3)
(1-3 hours to be determined with the
psychology faculty.)
Prerequisites: Consent of the
psychology faculty and PSY 101.
Will provide students with hands-on
research experience. (F, S)
300 Basic Learning. (3)
Designed to develop basic knowledge of
principles of operant conditioning and behavior modification
applicable to teaching, family living, and social
relationships. Note: No credit for Psychology major. (F,
S)
305 Child and Adolescent Development. (3)
This course will provide an overview of
research and theory on development during the years from
infancy through the transition to adulthood. Issues
related to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional
development will be considered, along with the social and
cultural contexts of development. (F, S)
310 Introduction to Learning. (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 215.
A survey of significant concepts, methods,
and principles of learning. The course will focus on
classical conditioning, instrumental and operant conditioning,
and verbal learning. (F, S)
320 Introduction to Psychological
Testing. (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 105, previously or
concurrently.
An introduction to the principles
underlying the construction and validation of the major
varieties of psychological tests. (F)
322 Personality. (3)
The formation, structure, and function of
personality are examined in light of the major theoretical
positions. (F, S)
328 Survey of Drug Use and Abuse.
(3)
An introductory survey of the historical
and sociological perspectives on drug use and abuse, the
physiological and psychological effects of drugs, the
identification and pharmacological characteristics of drugs,
the legal implications of drug abuse, and the prevention,
control, and treatment of drug abuse.
329 Health Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 101; BIOL 102.
An introduction to psychological factors
in health, disease and illness (including health maintenance
and disease prevention). Discussion of personality types,
psychophysiological disease, effects of stress, and coping with
illness.
340 Industrial/Organizational
Psychology. (3)
An introduction to theory and research on
the application of psychological principles to business and
industry. Topics will include issues such as work
motivation, occupational stress, leadership, group processes
and engineering psychology. Personnel management will
also be considered, including job analysis, recruitment,
selection, training, development and evaluation of employees.
350 Special Topics in Psychology.
(1-3)
Prerequisites: To be specified by
instructor.
Advanced study in specific topics in
specialized areas of Psychology. May be taken repeatedly
for credit. Course titles will be included on
students’ transcript.
365 Sensation and Perception. (3)
An overview of research and theory on
human sensory systems and perception. Examines not only
the physiological system required for each sense, but also the
factors that can influence our perception. Especially
examines the visual, auditory, and olfactory systems. (S05,
S07)
370 Physiological Psychology. (3)
An overview of the physiological
correlates of behavior, such as learning, memory, emotion,
hunger, thirst, etc. (Satisfies elective credit for
Biology major or minor.) (F)
402 Animal Behavior. (3)
The analysis of unlearned and learned
behavior, integrating the contributions of ethological and
behavioristic research. (Satisfies elective credit for
Biology major or minor.) (S04, S06)
403 Human Sexuality. (3)
The exploration of physiological,
psychological, and sociological factors in human sexual
behavior. May not be used to satisfy psychology major or
minor requirements.
407 Introduction to Counseling
Techniques. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 322.
An introduction to the major theoretical
approaches to counseling with emphasis on psychoanalytic,
behavioristic, phenomenological, and rational approaches. (S)
412 Cognitive Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 310.
An introduction to the prominent research
methods, findings, and theories, of cognitive psychology.
The course will cover such topics as memory, attention,
categorization, concept formation, problem solving, and
language. (S)
415 Advanced Experimental Psychology. (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 105, PSY 215
This course will provide an in-depth and
active involvement in all aspects of the experimental process
as it applies to psychological research. Included in this
process are such topics as conducting a literature review,
writing a research proposal, ethics, designing and conducting
research, analyzing the data on the computer, and presenting
research results in a professional manner. (S04, S06)
422 Abnormal Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 322.
An experimental and theoretical study of
the phenomena of psychopathology, as well as a survey of the
methods of clinical diagnosis and therapy. (S)
431 History and Systems of
Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 310.
A study of the evolution of psychology
with emphasis on the general issues and major theories in
relation to the principal schools of psychology. (F)
450 Seminar in Contemporary
Psychology. (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Advanced study in specific areas of
psychology. Can be taken for credit repeatedly. (F04,
F06)
455 Psychology Practicum. (3-15)
(To be determined by the psychology
faculty.) Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing,
consent of the psychology faculty.
Supervised practice of psychological
techniques in a clinical or institutional setting. May
not be used to satisfy psychology major or minor requirements.
(F, S, Summer)
470-471 Independent Study. (1-6)
(To be determined by the psychology faculty
and Divisional Chairperson.) Prerequisites: Consent of
the psychology faculty and junior or senior standing;
background courses to be specified by the project advisor.
May be taken as a single course, as two
separate independent projects, (that is, reading course,
teaching practicum, or research), or as a two-semester plan
which must be scheduled consecutively. Final grades will
not be given until end of second semester. (F,S) .
480-481 Honors Courses. (3,3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors
Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual
members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart
from conventional classroom work. Interested students
should contact the Division Chairperson for further
information.
Psychology Mini-Courses
2002 Professional Issues.
The goal of this course is to prepare
students to better use their bachelor’s degree in
psychology. The course will assist students in selecting
an appropriate career in psychology, help them prepare and
build a competitive resume, help guide them in selecting an
appropriate graduate program, and examine professional ethics.
(F)
4061 Behavior Modification. (2)
Prerequisite: PSY 310.
Designed to develop basic knowledge and
skills in the application of operant learning and behavior
modification principles. (F, S)
Public and Non-Profit Administration
The general objective
of the public and non-profit administration program consists of
acquainting students with the specific and unique challenges of
administering public and not-for-profit organizations and
programs. This curriculum is interdisciplinary, including
courses in government, management, methodology, public
administration, and statistics, with optional courses in
accounting, finance, information services, personnel, and
planning. The program is designed to encourage greater
and more skilled civic participation and to provide preparation
for professional employment and/or further graduate study.
Students seeking either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor
of Science degree in another discipline may pursue a minor in
public and non-profit administration.
Minor in Public and Non-Profit
Administration—18 hours
POSC 104, 204; MATH 105, or BGEN 201 or
335; SOC 399 or SOWK 305; MGT 305 or 308, SOWK 308, or RTM 222
or 309; and ACCT 315, BGEN 210, MGT 307, PSY 340, or RTM 325.
Recreation and Tourism Management
The program in
Recreation and Tourism Management is designed for students
seeking professional careers in tourism, hospitality and
leisure fields. The degree offers three areas of emphasis
from which students may choose: park and recreation management,
tourism planning and promotion, and hospitality management.
This program prepares students for careers in state and
local parks, resorts and recreation service companies, lodging
and hospitality, restaurants and food service, and public or
private organizations that develop and promote the tourism
industry. The program also offers a minor in Ski Area
Management for students who want in-depth experience in this
aspect of the resort industry.
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and
Tourism Management
The degree of Bachelor
of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management requires
successful completion of 128 semester hours, including (1) the
Program of General Studies, including the following required
courses: MATH 105 and ECON 201 or 202; (2) the Recreation
and Tourism Management Core classes (see below); (3) at least
one RTM area of emphasis; and (4) an internship experience.
Two foreign language courses are strongly recommended.
Recreation and Tourism Management
Core— 33 hours
RTM 100, 222, 224, 226, 240, 311,
456, 460 (for 12 semester hours of credit).
Areas of Emphasis
Park & Recreation Management (33
hours):
RTM 328, 331, ; Each student will
select two courses from the following block: MGT 305,
307, 314; MKT 305, 440; POSC 204. Students
will also select four courses from the following block:
RTM 325, 345, 346, 347, 360*; GEOG 250, 300, 311, 411;
BIOL 201; POSC 230; NSC 300C. Each student will
earn 9 credit hours from the following: SED 204, 205; PED
101A-J*, 118, 229; APST 3302, 4601*; GEOL 1011; RTM
2101*, 3101*,4101*.
* indicates course may be repeated with
permission of advisor.
Tourism Planning & Promotion— 33
hours:
RTM, 325, 340,355 415, MKT
305, 440. All students in tourism planning &
promotion will also select two courses from the following:
RTM 345, 346, 347, one of the following: MGT 314 or POSC
204, two of the following: SOC 310; POSC, 230,
303; RTM 360.
Hospitality Management— 33 Hours:
RTM 130, 309, 328, 356, 415, 430, ;
ACCT 207; MGT 305, 307; . Each student will select
two of the following courses: FIN 311, 321, 322,
MKT 305,320, 440, MGT 314, 430, RTM 355, 360
Minor in Recreation and Tourism
Management—21 hours:
RTM 100; eighteen hours of
Recreation and Tourism Management electives.
Minor in Ski Area Management – 21
hours:
RTM 348, 358, and 15 hours from the
following; RTM 355, 358*, 360, 460, ACCT 207, MKT 305, to be
selected in consultation with program faculty.
* indicates may be retaken for credit with
permission of instructor.
Recreation and Tourism Management Courses
(RTM)
100 Introduction to Recreation and
Tourism Management. (3)
An introduction to the broad field of
recreation and tourism. Emphases are placed on the economic
role of tourism and potential careers in the industry.
Classroom activities and field trips may be required.
130 Food Purchasing, Preparation,
and Presentation. (3)
Includes lectures, demonstrations, and
student participation in basic food and beverage purchasing and
production as practiced in the food service industry.
(Open to Recreation and Tourism Management majors
only.)
222 Managing Tourism Resources. (3)
An introduction to the management and
operation of t parks and natural areas. Areas of
study will include general administration of outdoor
recreation facilities and resources.
224 Tourism Motivation and
Behavior. (3)
An examination of the factors that affect
and influence travel-related decisions and behavior.
226 Inclusive Services in Recreation
and Tourism. (3)
Introduction to the concepts and attitudes
underlying inclusive recreation and adapted tourism services,
including barriers to participation and the Americans with
Disabilities Act. Examines the design, implementation and
evaluation of accessible environments and programs as well as
future trends in adapted recreation services.
240 Programs and Operations in
Recreation. (3)
Prerequisite: RTM 100.
Provides students with a theoretical
overview and practical experience in the development,
management, supervision and evaluation of recreation programs
for public or private agencies. Off campus activities
will be required.
309 Lodging Management. (3)
Examines the organization and management
of various types of lodging facilities. Students will
become familiar with all of the functional areas of hotels and
other lodging establishments.
311 Tourism Impacts. (3)
Prerequisite: RTM 222.
A study of the economic, social, and
environmental consequences of tourism and travel.
Examines the impacts on both the traveler and the travel
destination area.
315 Management of Service Organizations.
(3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 and MGT 305,
or consent of instructor.
An overview of the service industry.
Explores the history, current status, and future trends
of various service organizations, with emphasis on the
hospitality, tourism, and recreation industries. Stresses
the unique characteristics and operations of service
organizations.
325 Tourism Planning and
Development. (3)
A study of the process of tourism
development planning for new tourist areas.
328 Design and Maintenance of
Recreation Facilities. (3)
Prerequisite: RTM 222.
Explores current principles and practices
for planning, designing and maintaining a wide variety of
recreational facilities. The public planning process,
needs assessment and economic feasibility assessment will be
major topics. Students will be required to visit local
recreational facilities.
331 Administration of Outdoor
Recreation. (3)
Prerequisite: RTM 222.
Examines the many factors related to
administration of outdoor recreation programs with emphasis on
risk management, safety and planning.
340 Geography for Tourism
Professionals. (3)
A study of domestic and
international tourism destinations designed to familiarize
tourism professionals with the attractions, cultures,
facilities, resources and issues encountered at these
destinations.
345 Ecotourism. (3)
A study of regional and world wide natural
resource based tourism with emphases on sustainable
development, nature interpretation, and adventure recreation.
346 Cultural Tourism. (3)
A study of cultural based tourism
including historical interpretation, cross-cultural tourism,
and heritage preservation.
347 Resource-based Tourism Management. (3)
An in depth field study to explore and
evaluate the use tourism resources and to identify current and
future resource use problems and successful management
strategies.
348 Ski Area Management
Prerequisite: RTM 100
This course examines the design and
operation of commercial downhill ski facilities. Topics
will include site design, equipment, snow production, staff
training, guest services, safety management and liability
issues. Visits to facilities will be planned as a part of
the course.
350 Directed Readings in
Recreation and Tourism Management. (1-3)
Permits students to do supervised,
advanced study in subject areas not fully covered in the
classroom. May be repeated for credit with consent of the
advisor.
355 Tourism Promotion. (3)
Prerequisite: MKT 305 or consent of
instructor.
Provides an overview of tourism promotion.
Examines the agencies and organizations currently engaged
in such promotion and the methods employed by them to attract
customers to their tourism destinations.
356 Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing Management. (3)
Prerequisites: MKT 305 or consent of
instructor.
Provides students with basic knowledge and
practical experience that will enable them to develop strategic
marketing plans for hospitality organizations and tourism
destinations.
358 Ski Management Practicum. (3)
Prerequisite: RTM 348
This course provides a supervised
educational experience in ski area operations management.
A variety of practical projects and training
opportunities will be developed based on student’s
professional objectives. May be repeated for credit with
consent of instructor.
360 Special Topics in
Recreation and Tourism. (3)
Courses on various topics in recreation
and tourism management. Specific topics to be announced
and indicated by appropriate title in student transcripts.
May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor.
415 Meetings, Conventions and
Special Events Management. (3)
Prerequisites: RTM 240
Course examines the process of planning,
marketing, publicizing and operation of conferences,
conventions, trade shows and special events. Emphasis
will also be placed on facility requirements of these events.
430 Food and Beverage
Management. (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 205, RTM 130 and
senior standing, or consent of instructor
Covers the organization, administration,
and operation of food service operations with an emphasis on
restaurant management.
456 Seminar in Recreation and
Tourism Management. (3)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing
Course examines professional issues and
professional development in the recreation and tourism field.
Students will plan, implement and present an appropriate
independent study project as a major component of this course.
460 Recreation and Tourism
Management Internship. (12)
Prerequisites: 2.0 overall GPA, 2.5 GPA in
the major, senior standing and permission of instructor.
On-the-job training and instruction in the
concentration that the student has chosen. The student
must work at least 600 clock hours during the semester.
470-471 Independent Study. (3,3)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
with fifteen hours or more of previous classwork in the
discipline.
Consists of advanced study, reading, or
research in the student’s area of interest.
480-481 Independent Study. (3,3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Seniors who qualify for honors courses are
offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the
faculty. This is specialized study apart from
conventional classroom work. Interested students should
contact the Director of the Recreation and Tourism
Management Program.
Recreation and Tourism Management
Mini Course
2101-3101-4101 Seminar in
Recreation and Tourism Management. (1-1-1)
RTM 3101 and 4101 require permission of
instructor.
Short term seminars on various topics in
tourism and recreation. May be repeated for elective
credit with the consent of the instructor.