INTERNSHIP IN POLITICS

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The internship is a curricular -related work-experience through which students have the opportunity to apply accumulated knowledge to work in the field of politics. An internship for which academic credit may be given must enhance the development of the stu dent’s college -level skills in communicating ideas and information, analyzing information and arguments, problem -solving, or the like. Only upperclassmen are eligible. Permission of the Department Chair must be sought in advance of substantial completion of the internship. (Variable credit) Politics (B.A.) - Typical Plan Freshman Year Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits POLT 203 American Civilization 4 MATH 110, 120, 150, or 151 4 RETP 101 Rhetoric and Poetics I 4 RETP 102 Rhetoric and Poetics II 4 HIST 101 Western Civilization I 4 HIST 102 Western Civilization II 4 Elementary Foreign Language* 4 Intermediate Foreign Language 4 or Science II with Lab Total 16 Total 16 Sophomore Year Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits PHIL 205 Nature and Person 4 PHIL 206 Ethics 4 THEO 105 Sacred Scripture 4 THEO 205 Sacred Doctrine 4 Science I with Lab 4 POLT 202 Comparative Politics 4 POLT 201 Intro to Political Thought 4 General Elective 4 Total 16 Total 16 Junior Year Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits POLT 301 American Government 4 Politics Elective 4 POLT 304 Constitutional Law 4 POLT 302 Catholic Political Thought 4 POLT 205 International Relations 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4 Total 16 Total 16 Senior Year Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits THEO 400 Living in Christ 4 PHIL 300 Metaphysics 4 Politics Elective 4 POLT 490 Senior Seminar 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4 General Elective 4 Total 16 Total 16 Psychology Chair: Dr. Stefanie Morris, Associate Professor of Psychology The Psychology program seeks to acquire and impart knowledge about the human psyche in terms of both mental processes and human action. To impart this knowledge, the program grounds students in the foundational areas and methodologies proper to the discipl ine of psychology. Recognizing the overall unity of truth, the study of psychology is carried out in conversation with philosophical and theological insights into the human person. Teachers and students reflect on the relation between the theories of human action and behavior as hitherto developed by psychology and the understanding of the human person in the perennial philosophy and Catholic theology: philosophical wisdom provides a normative standard of judgment concerning the human person; theology compl etes this wisdom in an explicitly Christ -centered vision. Students develop an understanding of research methodology within the field of psychology to prepare for graduate and professional study in a number of disciplines. The Psychology program curriculum prepares students for professional and graduate study in psychology. High -achieving students will be expected to conduct original research and provide detailed and reflective analysis. Student Learning Outcomes for the B.A. in Psychology Goal 1: Through coursework students will acquire the following: Familiarity with knowledge base in psychology; understanding and application of research methods in psychology; respect and use of critical thinking skills (including ability to evaluate psychological theories in light of an authentic Catholic anthropology); understanding and application of psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues; ability to act ethically, respect the value of persons, and reflect the highest values of the discipline of psychology; competence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and reflection and application of strategies for personal and professional development. Outcome 1: Knowledge Base in Psychology Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Outcome 2: Research Methods Students will understand and apply basic natural science and human science research methods in psychology, including information competence, research design, data analysis, and interpretation. Outcome 3: Critical Thinking Skills Students will cultivate wonder, develop critical thinking, and integrate faith and reason to evaluate psychological theories and to solve problems related to mental processes and behavior, in light of an authentic Catholic anthropology. Outcome 4: Application Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues, with concern for the good of persons and for the common good. Outcome 5: Values Students will be able to weigh evidence, abide mystery, act ethically, respect the uniqueness and value of each person within the context of family, society, and culture, and reflect other values of the discipline of psychology consistent with Catholic faith and morals. Outcome 6: Communication Skills Students will demonstrate competence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Outcome 7: Personal and Professional Development Students will reflect upon human nature and apply effective strategies for self-mastery, character growth, teamwork, and career preparation in accord with personal and professional vocation. Required Core Courses in the Natural Sciences BIOL 201 and BIOL 202; or BIOL 211 and BIOL 212; or BIOL 304 and BIOL 309 (or approved equivalents) Required Courses for the Major PSYC 201 Principles and Methods of Psychology PSYC 205 Foundations of Psychology as a Human Science PSYC 230 Applied Statistics for Psychology PSYC 301 Human Development and Learning PSYC 305 Research Methods and Design PSYC 317 Psychopathology PSYC 425 Cognitive Neuroscience PSYC 490 History and Systems of Psychology: Senior Seminar Elective Major Courses (three required) Minor in Psychology The Minor in Psychology requires PSYC 201, PSYC 205, PSYC 301, PSYC 317, and two Psychology electives. Course Descriptions PSYC 201 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PSYCHOLOGY This course introduces students to psychology as a science and as a useful tool in understanding our own behavior and that of others. Students will understand the main content areas, which include neuropsychology, sensation, perception, cognition, learning, development, abnorma l, personality, and social psychology, the scientific method, physiological psychology, evolutionary psychology and behavior genetics, sleeping and dreaming, learning theories, memory and forgetting, cognitive psychology, stress and h ealth, and psychological therapies. Students will make an effort to conceptualize these content areas from the perspective of Catholic teaching and psychology, with supplemental assigned readings throughout. This course is the standard prerequisite for all upper-level PSYC courses.*