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Approved by Faculty Senate December 2, 2002 WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES COURSES DIRECTIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT This form, Proposal for University
Studies Courses, is to be used to submit course proposals for inclusion in the
University Studies Program. Read the
directions below for information on providing course descriptions. The department must include the University
Studies Approval Form with this proposal. Copies
of each of these forms are attached. Refer to
Regulation 3-4, Policy for Changing the Curriculum and the University
Studies Program and Policies Document for complete information on submitting
University Studies courses. The following points are contained in
the University Studies Program and Policies Document (Section IV. Course
Approval Process). Material to be submitted for course
approval for Course Requirements: 1.
Course proposals must address all specified outcomes. 2.
The course proposal must include documentation of Course Requirements and learning
activities designed to meet the course outcomes specifies for the area. 3.
The course proposal must include a course description (e.g., a syllabus or course
outline for distribution to students) that clearly identifies (to the student) the course
as a University Studies Course. 4.
The course description (e.g., a syllabus or course outline for distribution to
students) should also include information directed to the student that clearly identifies
course activities and assignments that address the course outcomes. 5.
Sequences of courses may be submitted to satisfy area requirements. In this case the requested material or
documentation in items 1-4 must be submitted for all of the courses in the sequence. 6.
The USS may request other material (e.g., textbooks) for review in evaluation
course proposal. 7.
The USS may request additional information for re-approval. Material to be submitted for course
review of Flagged Courses: 1.The USS recognizes that decisions as
to which courses meet department flag requirements reside with the department offering the
courses. Nevertheless, departments are
required to demonstrate how flagged courses address the relevant outcomes for each flag. 2.Departments should submit course
descriptions for flagged courses to the USS and the syllabus should clearly identify the
course as a course that satisfies a flag requirement within the University Program. 3.The course descriptions for flagged
courses should include information directed to the students which clearly identifies
activities and assignments that address the outcomes. 4.The USS has the right to comment on
department plans for flagged courses and to offer suggestions. 5.No flagged course will satisfy
University Studies Course Requirements in the University Studies Program. If the proposed course is a new course,
it must be submitted for approval as a new course (see above) before submission as a
University Studies course.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY PROPOSAL
FOR UNIVERSITY STUDIES COURSES Department ___Psychology ______________________________ date ___Oct 1,
2002___________
___PSY 311______
__Careers in Psychology ____________________
_______1______
Course No.
Course Name
Credits
This proposal is for a(n) __X___
Undergraduate Course
Applies to:
__X___ Major
__ X__ Minor _____ Required
_____ Required __X_ Elective
_ X_ Elective
University Studies (A course may be approved to satisfy only one set of outcomes.): Course Requirements:
Basic Skills:
Arts & Science Core: Unity and
Diversity:
_____ 1. College Reading and Writing
_____ 1. Humanities
_____ 1.
Critical Analysis
_____ 2. Oral Communication
_____ 2. Natural Science
_____ 2. Science and Social Policy
_____ 3. Mathematics
_____
3. Social Science
_____ 3. a. Global Perspectives
_____ 4. Physical Development & Wellness
_____ 4. Fine & Performing Arts
_____ b. Multicultural Perspectives
_____
4. a. Contemporary Citizenship
_____ b. Democratic Institutions
Flagged Courses: _____ 1. Writing
__X_ 2. Oral
Communication
_____
3. a. Mathematics/Statistics
_____ b. Critical Analysis
Prerequisites ________9 credits of PSY and CMST191____________________________________________ Provide the following information (attach materials to this
proposal):
Please see “Directions for the Department” on previous page for material
to be submitted. Attach a University Studies Approval Form. Department Contact Person for this Proposal: ____John Johanson____________________________
457-5437______jjohanson@winona.edu____ Name (please print)
Phone e-mail address WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
STUDIES APPROVAL FORM Routing form for University Studies Course approval.
Course______________________
Courses that merit the Oral Communication Flag must include requirements and learning activities that promote students' abilities to... A. Earn significant course credit through
extemporaneous oral presentations. Assignments involving oral presentations will comprise roughly half the overall course grade. In these presentations, students will present information regarding different fields and careers in psychology, and they will be expected to answer questions and respond to comments from other students. B. Understand the features and types of speaking in their disciplines.The oral presentations will mimic they types of presentations psychologists give at research colloquia or professional conferences. Students will be asked to present the results of their library research to a group of their peers and be able to respond quickly and intelligently to questions and comments from the floor. C. Adapt their speaking to field-specific
audiences. As mentioned above, presentations will mimic those of research colloquia or professional conferences. This will require students to use discipline specific vocabulary, present core ideas of one field of psychology in such a way that other psychology students can understand them, and respond intelligently to questions from their peers. D. Receive appropriate feedback from
teachers & peers, including suggestions for improvement. Students will work with other students when developing their presentations. This will include soliciting help in developing ideas and rehearsing the presentations. On all presentations, students will received a detailed grade sheet from the instructor and a critique (using a form written by the instructor) completed by their peers in the class. E. Make use of the technologies used for research and speaking in the fields.Students will be expected to use handouts, overheads, Power Point presentation software, and/or LCD projectors when making their presentations. Some class time will be used to introduce these tools to the students. F. Learn the conventions of evidence,
format, usage, and documentation in their fields. Students will be presenting information regarding psychological fields and careers. They will be taught the proper way to document and format the information presented, and they will be expected to present the information in a scholarly manner such as a psychologist would when making a research presentation.
PSY 311—Careers in
Psychology Sample Syllabus for Fall 2002 Professor:
Dr. John
Johanson
Class Times:
W 10
– 10:50am Office:
231E, Phelps Hall
Class Location:
Phelps 215 Contact: 457-5437 or jjohanson@winona.edu Office Hrs: M-F 8-9 & 11-Noon
Text Landrum, R. E., Davis, S. F., & Landrum, T. A. (2000). The psychology major: Career options and strategies for success. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Objectives
This class provides An introduction to and examination of career options for
students of psychology and related disciplines. Topics include the various fields of
psychology, job opportunities for those with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and
how to prepare for and choose graduate programs. USP For students under the University Studies Program (USP), this course carries an “oral communication flag.” Accordingly, this course includes requirements and learning activities that promote students' abilities to a) earn significant course credit through extemporaneous oral presentations, b) understand the features and types of speaking in their disciplines c) adapt their speaking to field-specific audiences, d) receive appropriate feedback from teachers & peers, including suggestions for improvement, e) make use of the technologies used for research and speaking in the fields, and f) learn the conventions of evidence, format, usage, and documentation in their fields. Links between these objectives and specific course topics are identified in the “schedule of classes and topics” section on the next page. GradesPresentations. During the semester you (and a partner) will be expected to make two separate oral presentations. The instructor will grade your presentations and half your course grade will depend upon the amount, depth, and clarity of information you present. Critiques. On the date you are not presenting, you are expected to be in class to observe and critique the presentations made by your classmates (using a form written by the instructor). Your critiques will not influence the grades of your classmates, but one quarter of your grade will depend upon the number and quality of the critiques you complete. Participation. Presentations made by psychologists to their peers are rarely without two-way communication between the presenter and the audience. Similarly, you are expected to ask questions and make comments regarding the presentations made by your peers. One quarter of your grade will depend upon the amount and quality of your in-class participation. AttendanceDaily. Although not mandatory, attendance is expected. A large portion of your grade rests upon your in-class participation and missing class will surely harm you grade. Presentations. Assignment of topics and dates of presentations will be made very early in the class. You are expected to fulfill your obligations to present on the dates indicated, especially considering the impossibility of trying to “make-up” the presentation at a later time. Schedule of Classes and Topics Date
Topic
Assignment(s)
USP
outcomes
Overview: Examining Psyc as a Major
Aug. 28 Intro to PSY 299 Sept. 4 Why choose psyc as a major? Landrum, Ch. 1, 7 a,b,c,d,e,f Sept. 11
Career options
with B.A. in Psyc
Landrum, Ch. 2, 9 a,b,c,d,e,f Sept. 18 Pursuing graduate school admission Landrum, Ch. 3, 4 a,b,c,d,e,f Fields of Psychology: The Major Areas Sept. 25 Clinical and Counseling Psychology Group 1 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Oct. 2
School and
Educational Psychology
Group 2 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Oct. 9 I/O and Human Factors Psyc Group 3 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Oct. 16 Experimental and Cognitive Psychology Group 4 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Oct. 23 Health and Community Psychology Group 5 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Oct.
30
Social Psychology
Group 6
presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Nov. 6 Developmental and Child Psychology Group 1 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Nov. 13
Neuroscience
Group 2
presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Career Paths: Working in Psychology Nov.
20
Social and Human
Services
Group 3
presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Nov. 27 No Class - - Thanksgiving Break Dec. 4 Human Resources and Business Group 4 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Dec. 11 Therapy and Counseling Group 5 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f Dec. 18 Teaching and Research Group 6 presentation a,b,c,d,e,f |