Psychology
Mission
Psychology involves the scientific
study of behavior and mental processes. The psychology department cultivates
competence in the clinical application and research of psychology. As an
inherently interdisciplinary field, psychological studies impart practical
knowledge to all students from an integrated biopsychosocial perspective. Faculty
in psychology routinely emphasize the application of Viterbo’s Franciscan
values and the utility of experiential learning.
Goals
The goal of the psychology department
is to teach students to think critically about psychology and how to apply
psychology to their personal and professional lives. This goal is achieved
through accomplishing the following learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to identify,
describe, and apply ethical guidelines, principles, and standards of the
American Psychological Association (APA) in their understanding of research and
practice in psychology and related fields.
- Students will be able to apply
appropriate writing conventions in a variety of academic and professional
contexts.
- Students will be able to analyze and
evaluate issues and events from biopsychological and multicultural
perspectives.
- Students will be able to describe,
apply, analyze, and evaluate enduring and emerging theories and/or research in
developmental psychology and biopsychology.
- Students will be able to understand,
value, and utilize research to gain knowledge and make decisions.
- Students will be able to identify how
they will use their psychology training in their future profession.
Admission
to Internship
Students
applying for an upper level internship (PSYC 487), must meet the following requirements:
- an overall grade point average (GPA) of
2.3
- a GPA of 2.5 in psychology courses
- a written statement of long and short
term goals, submitted to the student’s advisor, during the semester preceding
the internship
Final
admission to the internship will be given upon written departmental approval.
Policy
Students
who have previously earned a degree with a major in psychology must complete a
minimum of 18 unduplicated credits in addiction studies to be awarded the
second major of addiction studies.
Addiction studies majors
must complete a background information disclosure statement and a criminal
history search, and have these results approved by the program and the
university by the established guidelines prior to beginning the first course at
Viterbo University.
Addiction studies majors
may not declare a substance abuse counseling minor or a psychology minor.
Addiction Studies (degree completion) Major
(Bachelor of Arts or Science)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- addiction studies requirements
– ADCT 330, 423, 427, 499, PSYC 100 or 171, 205, 270, 305, 340, 422, three
credits from PSYC 352, 365, 404, 406, 412, 418, 421, 424, 426, 443, 452, 453,
461, 462, 467, 472, 478, 484
- final degree requirements
– see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements
of the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree as well as final graduation
requirements
The total credits of the
major requirements are 31. The core curriculum and mission seminars require 35-43
credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400 level,
are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Two Year College Transfer
Students with an earned two-year degree
(A.A. A.S., A.A.S.) that meets the state regulations for education requirements
for substance abuse counseling may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science with a
major in addiction studies. The degree must have been earned May 2006 or later.
Students may not begin these programs or be considered a student in these
programs until the two-year degree has been completed and documented on a
transcript. The student cannot be dually enrolled. The two-year degree must be
completed prior to transfer to Viterbo.
Two
year schools offering the education requirements include Chippewa
Valley Technical College, College of Menominee Nation, Fox Valley Technical
College, Gateway Technical College, Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee
Area Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin
Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College and others as approved.
This program is offered online with a
week summer residency at the completion of the program.
Addiction Studies (degree completion) Major
(Bachelor of Arts or Science)
(Available to students who have
completed a two year degree that meets the state regulations for education
requirements for substance abuse counseling.)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- addiction studies requirements
– ADCT 330, 498, PSYC 412, 426, 473, seven credits of upper division PSYC (must
be taken at Viterbo and not transferred)
- support courses
– 12 upper division credits in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or
women’s studies (may be transferred, but must have been taken at the upper
division level at the transfer institution)
- final degree requirements
– see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements
of the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree as well as final graduation
requirements
The total credits of the
major requirements are 28. The core curriculum and mission seminars require
35-43 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which need to be at the 300/400
level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and waivers and/or
substitutions could modify these credit totals.
Biopsychology Major (Bachelor of Science)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- biology core requirements
– BIOL 160, 161, 250 or 251, 353
- biopsychology core
– BIOP 261, 430, 489, 499
- psychology core
– PSYC 171, 340, 424, three credits PSYC
- research
– BIOL 397 or PSYC 330
- support
courses – CHEM 106 or 120 and 121, 140 or 240, MATH 130 or 230
- final degree requirements
– see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements
of the Bachelor of Science degree as well as final graduation requirements
The total credits of the
core, major and support course requirements are 50-58. The core curriculum and
mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which
need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and
waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.
Psychology Major (Bachelor of Arts or
Science)
- core curriculum and mission seminars – see
the core curriculum section of this catalog
- core requirements
– PSYC 100, 114, 149, 171, 220, 230, 270, 330, 340, 349, 351
- content categories:
- biological
basis of behavior (select one) – BIOP 261 or PSYC 261 or 305
or 430
- substance
use and society (select one) – PSYC 205 or 304
- from
theory to practice (select one) – PSYC 332, 352, 365, 422,
424, 435
- cognitive,
development, and social psychology (select one) – PSYC 250, 310, 320, or 335
- advanced experience (select
one) – 481, 487, or 489*
- psychology capstone
– 499
- psychology electives
– three credits
- support courses
– BIOL 203, MATH 130 or 230 or PSYC 223 or SOCL 223
- final degree requirements
– see the degree requirements section of this catalog for specific requirements
of the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree as well as final graduation
requirements
*Students applying for the
advanced experience must meet the following requirements: an overall grade
point average (GPA) of 2.3, a GPA of 2.5 in psychology courses, a written
statement of long and short term goals submitted to the student’s advisor
during the semester preceding the experience. Final admission to the experience
will be granted upon written departmental approval. Internship candidates (487)
should contact their advisor or the campus internship coordinator.
The total credits of the core,
major, and support course requirements are 55-68. The core curriculum and
mission seminars require 38-52 credits. A total of 128 credits, 43 of which
need to be at the 300/400 level, are required to graduate. Transfer course and
waivers and/or substitutions could modify these credit totals.
Psychology Minor
- 18 credits including PSYC 100 or 171
and six credits of upper division PSYC coursework (300 or above)
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 18. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.
Students
seeking the psychology minor should confer with the department faculty on the
selection of courses.
Substance Abuse Counseling Minor
The substance abuse counseling minor is
a series of seven courses which fulfills the classroom education requirements
for entry into the field of substance abuse counseling. The 21 credits fulfill
the 360 classroom hours of education in this area. PSYC 100 or 171 is a
prerequisite. Psychology majors are required to take an additional social
science course (CRMJ 351, SOCL 351, SOWK 332, or 333.)
- ADCT 423, 427, PSYC 205, 270, 305, 340,
422; an additional course selected from CRMJ 150, 351, RLST 370, SOCL 150, 328,
351, 370, SOWK 328
The total credits of the
minor requirements are 24-27. Transfer course and waivers and/or substitutions
could modify these credit totals.