Psychology

The Psychology curriculum at UAS is intended to provide a solid foundation in the core areas of the science, while also allowing students to individualize their educational experience. Students may elect either a primary or a secondary concentration area in Psychology, or simply enroll in courses of personal or professional interest. They may enroll in Psychology courses to help prepare them for graduate or professional study in psychology, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.

Students who are pursuing a primary or secondary concentration in Psychology and looking for more direct, "hands on" exposure to the field may also choose to complete internships, a practicum, or a research or teaching assistantship for credit.

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Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an emphasis in Psychology

Bachelor degree programs are designed to prepare students for employment, or graduate school, in their chosen field.

Typically a bachelor degree program is 120 credits (four years).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)

Candidates must complete the General Education Requirements (GERs) as well as the specific program requirements listed below for a minimum of 120 credit hours. Specific requirements for GERs in Social Science are listed below. Students must select one primary and two secondary concentration areas. The degree must include 42 credits of upper-division (300 or above) courses, 24 of which must be completed at UAS.

The Student Assessment Portfolio Program (SAP): The SAP in Social Science is a portfolio assessment requirement for degree completion. The following related course is taken in the freshman or sophomore year with presentation of the completed portfolio in the fall semester of the student's senior year:

SSCI S210, First Portfolio Review

Specific requirements of the portfolio are available from the Assessment Coordinator for the Social Sciences SAP.

Computational Skills
Minimum credit hours			120
General Education Requirement			35
Select one from the following (4 credits)
STAT	S107	Survey of Statistics	4
MATH	S107	College Algebra	4
Social Science Skills*
SSCI	S101	Self, Culture and Society	3
SSCI	S102	Reading/Writing in the Social Sciences	2
SSCI	S210	First Portfolio Review Class	1
World Language Recommendation			8
___	S__	Language courses**	8
**8 credits in a 1-year sequence of a single world or Alaska Native language
Electives			23-25
___	S__	Advisor-approved electives
Primary Concentration Requirements			24-25
Secondary Concentration Requirements			30-31
*Must pass all courses with grade of C (2.00) or better
Social Science Primary Concentrations
Choose one. If a course is taken as a GER, substitution of an equal or higher course level and number of credits in same discipline must be taken to fulfill the primary concentration requirement. Must pass all courses with grade of C (2.00) or better.
Anthropology
Primary Concentration Requirements			24
ANTH	S202	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH	S205	Biological Anthropology	3
ANTH	S__	Electives*	18
*At least 12 credits must be upper division

Economics
Primary Concentration Requirements			24-25
ECON	S201	Principles of Economics I: Macroeconomics	3
ECON	S202	Principles of Economics II: Microeconomics	3
SSCI	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
ECON	S__	Electives*	12-13
*At least 9 credits must be upper division.
Select one from the following (3 credits)
ECON	S321	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory	3
ECON	S324	Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory	3

Government/Political Science
Primary Concentration Requirements			24
GOVT	S___	Electives*	18
SSCI	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
*At least 12 credits must be upper division
Select one from the following (3 credits)
GOVT	S101	Introduction to American Government	3
GOVT	S102	Introduction to Political Science	3

History
Primary Concentration Requirements			24
HIST	S300	Historiography and Historical Methods	3
HIST	S492	Seminar in History: Selected Topics	3
HIST	S__	Any two 100/200 level history courses except HIST 133	6
HIST	S__	Any two 300/400 level history courses*	6
*Courses selected must not be taken as GERs
select both**
HIST	S131	U.S. History I	3
HIST	S132	U.S. History II	3
or both
HIST	S105	World History I	3
HIST	S106	World History II	3
or both
HIST	S227	Early Modern Europe 1400-1815	3
HIST	S228	Modern Europe 1815-2000	3
**Courses selected must not be taken as GERs
Psychology
Primary Concentration Requirements			24
PSY	S101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
PSY	S__	Any one 200 level psychology course	18
*12 credits must be upper division.
Sociology			24
Primary Emphasis Requirements
SOC	S101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC	S300	Research Methods in Social Science	3
SOC	S__	Electives*	18
*At least 15 credits must be upper division.

Social Science Secondary Concentrations
Choose two disciplines different from your primary concentration area and complete 15-16 credit course sequencing for both. If course taken as a GER, substitution of an equal or higher course level and number of credits in the same discipline must be taken to fulfill the secondary concentration requirement. Must pass all courses with grade of C (2.00) or better.
Anthropology
Secondary Concentration Requirements			15
ANTH	S202	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH	S__	Electives*	12
*At least 9 credits must be upper division.

Economics
Secondary Emphasis Requirements			15-16
ECON	S201	Principles of Economics I: Macro	3
ECON	S202	Principles of Economics II: Micro	3
ECON	S__	Electives*	9-10
*At least 6 credits must be upper division.
Government/Political Science
Secondary Emphasis Requirements			15
GOVT	S___	Electives	15
*At least 6 credits must be upper division
Select one from the following (3 credits)
GOVT	S101	Introduction to American Government	3
GOVT	S102	Introduction to Political Science	3

History
Secondary Emphasis Requirements			15
select both*
HIST	S131	History of the U.S. I	3
HIST	S132	History of the U.S. II	3
or both*
HIST	S105	World History I	3
HIST	S106	World History II	3
or both
HIST	S227	Early Modern Europe 1400-1815	3
HIST	S228	Modern Europe 1815-2000	3
HIST	S__	Electives**	9
*Courses selected must not be taken as GERs.
**Minimum of 6 credits must be upper-division. HIST S133 will not be counted toward this degree

Psychology
Secondary Concentration Requirements			15
PSY	S101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY	S__	Electives*	12
*6 credits must be upper division

Sociology
Secondary Emphasis Requirements			15
SOC	S101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC	S__	Electives	12

UAS is an open enrollment institution, this means that you do not have to be in a UAS degree program to take a class. Anyone can take our classes as long as they meet the course pre-requisites.

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PSY Classes: Fall - 2013

PSY 101

Introduction to Psychology

3 CR

An introduction to the fundamentals of general psychology and human behavior. Topics include an overview of the field of psychology, research methods, the brain, lifespan development, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language, intelligence, motivation, emotion, mental disorders, personality and social behavior.

Prerequisite: ENGL 110 or instructor permission.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79803	K01	Melissa Cruise	PAUL519 Mon, Wed 12:00p - 1:20p 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79831	KD1	Daniel Lord	DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14

Delivered via web. Requires access to internet, email and MSWord. Optional audioconferences will be available. Go to course site at https://online.uas.alaska.edu/online for course information. Students must order books; go to http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ualaska.htm for book information. Call 1-888-550-6177 with questions or for registration information.

Tuition and fees: $553 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79928	J01	Amanda Sesko	EG112 Tue, Thu 3:00p - 4:30p 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $513 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
80152	T01		SC Tue, Thu 8:00a - 9:30a 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $528 (additional charges may apply)

PSY 245

Child Development

3 CR

Study of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of a child's development from prenatal period through adolescence. Includes theoretical view of development and effects of genetics, environment and socialization.

Prerequisites: PSY S101 or instructor permission.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79833	KD1	Daniel Lord	DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $553 (additional charges may apply)

PSY 250

Lifespan Development

3 CR

Introduction to the various aspects of development and changes which occur throughout a person's life span. Covers prenatal period, infancy, childhood and adolescence, and early, middle and late adulthood.

Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of instructor.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79834	KD1	Daniel Lord	DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $553 (additional charges may apply)

PSY 302

Social Psychology

3 CR

Examines the behavior of individuals in social situations and why they behave, think and feel as they do in the presence of others. Includes research methods, social perceptions and inferences, stereotyping and prejudice, aggression, attitudes, conformity, obedience, group processes, social and environmental influences on behavior.

Prerequisite: PSY S101 or SOC S101 and upper division standing, or permission.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79835	KD1	William Urquhart Ii	PAUL515 Wednesday 1:30p - 2:50p 9/3 - 12/14 DISTELIVE Wednesday 1:30p - 2:50p 9/3 - 12/14

Delivered via web with required elive online meetings. Students in Ketchikan are invited to attend class on campus. Requires access to internet, email, MSWord and microphone/headset. Go to course site at https://online.uas.alaska.edu/online for course information. Students must order books; go to http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/ualaska.htm for book information. Call 1-888-550-6177 with questions or for registration information.

Tuition and fees: $699 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79931	J01	Amanda Sesko	HB201 Mon, Wed 9:45a - 11:15a 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)

PSY 375

Current Issues in Psychology: Stereotypes and Prejudice

3 CR

Examines the causes and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination. Particular attention will be given to historical and contemporary psychological concepts, key experimental studies, and major theoretical perspectives.

Prerequisite: PSY S101 or instructor permission.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79932	J01	Amanda Sesko	EL104 Tue, Thu 11:30a - 1:00p 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $624 (additional charges may apply)

PSY 375

Current Issues in Psychology: Selected Topics

3 CR

Measurement theory and basic principles of testing. Selection, construction and critical evaluation of group tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, interest and achievement.

Prerequisite: PSY S101 or instructor permission.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
79836	KD1	Daniel Lord	DISTWEB 9/3 - 12/14

Tuition and fees: $699 (additional charges may apply)

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