Department of

Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointCollege of Letters & Science

Mission StatementThe Department of Psychology at UWSP aims to provide

an excellent, well-rounded undergraduate education in psychology that is grounded in scientific study and directed toward the application of

psychological knowledge in the professions and in life.

Table of ContentsFaculty ......................................................................................................................1Psychology Major Overview ...................................................................................3Psychology Major with a Human Services Concentration ......................................6Courses in Psychology .............................................................................................8Internship and Research Opportunities ....................................................................9Research Facilities .................................................................................................10Student Awards ......................................................................................................12Student Organizations ............................................................................................14

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Faculty▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Patrick Conley, Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of California, Riverside Courses: PSY200, PSY300, PSY330, PSY331 Interests: Memory, Psycholinguistics, Computational Modeling, Semantics

Amy Herstein Gervasio, Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - The Ohio State University Courses: PSY295, PSY350, PSY351, PSY401, PSY402, PSY494/5 Interests: Clinical and Abnormal Psychology, Traumatic Brain Injury, Psychology of Dance

Hamid Hekmat, Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of Southern California Courses: PSY401, PSY402, PSY480, PSY482, PSY485 Interests: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Pain & Anxiety Management

Jody Lewis, Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of Nebraska -Lincoln Courses: PSY110, PSY330, PSY375 Interests: Animal & human cognition, ecology & evolution, conservation

Angela Lowery, Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - West Virginia University Courses: PSY110, PSY301, PSY385Interests: Health Psychology, Medical Decision-Making, Obesity, Psycho-Oncology, Geropsychology

Jeana Magyar-Moe, Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of Kansas Courses: PSY270, PSY301, PSY351, PSY402 Interests: Positive Psychology, Sport Psychology, Therapy Process & Outcome, Diversity Issues, Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Robert Nemeth, Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - Louisiana State University Courses: PSY110, PSY320, PSY331Interests: Memory, Eyewitness Memory, Juror Decision-Making

Debbie Palmer, Associate Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of Utah Courses: PSY110, PSY200, PSY260, PSY315Interests: developmental psychology, parent-child interactions (specifically during adolescence), managing chronic illness

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Mark Plonsky, Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - State University of New York at Albany Courses: PSY110, PSY275, PSY290, PSY300, PSY375Interests: Animal Learning & Behavior, Canine Behavior, Psychoactive Drugs, Educational Technology

Justin Rueb, Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - Virginia Poytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) Courses: PSY110, PSY300, PSY331, PSY345 Interests: Industrial Organizational, Psychometrics

Erica Weisgram, Assistant Professor of Psychology Ph.D. - University of Texas at Austin Courses: PSY110, PSY 240, PSY260, PSY400Interests: Gender development, sex-typing of occupational interests, values, women in math & science

Craig Wendorf, Associate Professor of Psychology & ChairPh.D. - Wayne State University Courses: PSY110, PSY300, PSY320, PSY322 Interests: Psychology of Justice and Fairness, Cultural Psychology, Statistics

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Psychology Major Overview▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀The Psychology Major consists of 37 credits from the following:1. PSY 110: Introduction to Psychology

PSY 200: Research Methods in PsychologyPSY 300: Statistics for Psychologists

2. At least three courses from each of the following groupings:a. PSY 260: Introduction to Developmental Psychology PSY 301: Theories of Personality PSY 320: Social Psychology PSY 351: Abnormal Psychologyb. PSY 325: Physiological Psychology PSY 330: Perception PSY 331: Cognitive Psychology PSY 375: Learning

3. Nine additional elective psychology credits (which may include courses from a and b above), not used to satisfy any particular grouping requirement.

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Four Year Course Sequence Sample for the Psychology Major

First YearFall SemesterGeneral Education / Electives ................................................................... 15 cr

Spring SemesterINTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 110) ................................ 3 crGeneral Education / Electives .................................................................... 12 cr 15 cr

Second YearFall SemesterRESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 200 ........................ 3 crGeneral Education / Electives .................................................................... 12 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterELECTIVE COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY (Any 200-Level Psychology Course) ........................................................... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) .............................................. 12 cr 15 cr

Third YearFall SemesterSTATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS (PSYC 300) .................................. 4 crCORE A PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 260, 301, 320, OR 351) ...... 3 crCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ............................................... 5 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterCORE A PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 260, 301, 320, OR 351) ...... 3 crCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crELECTIVE COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY (Any Psychology Course) .... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ................................................ 6 cr 15 cr

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Fourth YearFall SemesterCORE A PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 260, 301, 320, OR 351) ...... 3 crCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crELECTIVE COURSES IN PSYCHOLOGY (Any Psychology Course) .... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) .............................................. 6 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ............................................. 15 cr 15 cr

Notes:1. There are many other possible sequences to complete the Psychology major.2. 37 credits are required for the Psychology major. Interested students may take

more courses in Psychology than required for the major.3. The above outline assumes the first Psychology class is taken in the student’s

first year. It is possible to complete the major beginning in the student’s second or third year by taking more Psychology classes than the number indicated above.

4. Psychology majors can fulfill GE requirements and the courses needed for another major or minor by taking more than 15 credits each semester or classes in summer, interim, and winterim.

5. For students interested in completing the Human Services Internship, we recommend that students begin taking classes earlier than listed here, particularly taking PSYC 351 (Abnormal Psychology) and PSYC 401 (Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy) in the junior year.

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Psychology Major ▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀with a Human Services ConcentrationThe Psychology Major with a Human Services Concentration consists of the requirements for the major as defined previously, plus: PSY 350: Psychological Assessment PSY 351: Abnormal Psychology PSY 401: Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy PSY 402: Practicum in Counseling and Psychotherapy* PSY 480: Behavior Modification PSY 482: Practicum in Behavior Therapy*

These courses may be used to complete the 9 elective credits needed to fulfill the psychology major, as mentioned previously.

*PSY 402 and PSY 482 are filled by a waiting list. You need to sign up at least one semester in advance of taking the course. Enrollment is based upon class and graduation date. Enrollment priority for these practicum courses (PSY 402 and PSY 482) will be given to students who have completed PSY 350, PSY 351, PSY 401, PSY 480.

Four Year Course Sample Sequence for the Psychology Major with a Human Services Concentration

First YearFall SemesterGeneral Education / Electives .................................................................... 15 cr

Spring SemesterINTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 110) ............................... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives .................................................................... 12 cr 15 cr

Second YearFall SemesterRESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 200) .................... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives ................................................................... 12 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterCORE A PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 260, 301, OR 320) .............. 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ........................................... 12 cr 15 cr

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Third YearFall SemesterSTATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS (PSYC 300) .................................. 4 crABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC 351) ............................................... 3 crCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ................................................ 5 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterCORE A PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 260, 301, OR 320) .............. 3 crCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crHUMAN SERVICES PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 350 OR 401) .. 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ................................................ 6 cr 15 cr

Fourth YearFall SemesterCORE B PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 325, 330, 331, OR 375) ...... 3 crHUMAN SERVICES PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSYC 350 OR 401) .. 3 crBEHAVIOR MODIFICATION (PSYC 480) ............................................... 3 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ................................................ 6 cr 15 cr

Spring SemesterHUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM COURSES (PSYC 402 AND 482) ... 6 crGeneral Education / Electives (or Courses for a Minor or a Second Major) ................................................ 9 cr 15 cr

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Courses in Psychology▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀PSYC 110. Introduction to Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 200. Research Methods in Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 240. Psychology of Gender. 3 cr.PSYC 260. Introduction to Developmental Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 270. Positive Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 275. Canine Behavior. 3 cr. PSYC 290. Psychoactive Drugs and Behavior. 3 cr.PSYC 295. Career Development in Psychology. 1 cr.PSYC 300/500. Statistics for Psychologists. 4 cr.PSYC 301. Theories of Personality. 3 cr.PSYC 315. The Psychology of Adolescence. 3 cr. PSYC 320. Social Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 322(MNS). Psychology and Culture. 3 cr.PSYC 325. Physiological Psychology. 3 cr. PSYC 330. Perception. 3 cr.PSYC 331. Cognitive Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 332. Topics in Cognition. 3 cr.PSYC 345. Industrial/Organizational Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 350. Psychological Assessment. 3 cr.PSYC 351. Abnormal Psychology. 3 cr. PSYC 360/560. Behavior and Learning Disorders in Children. 3 cr.PSYC 375/575. Learning. 3 cr.PSYC 385/585. Health Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 399/599. Independent Study. 9 cr. maximumPSYC 400. Advanced Research Methods in Psychology. 3 cr.PSYC 401/601. Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3 cr.PSYC 402/602. Practicum in Counseling and Psychotherapy. 3 cr.PSYC 480/680. Behavior Modification. 3 cr.PSYC 482/682. Practicum in Behavior Therapy. 3 cr.PSYC 490. Seminar: Fields of Psychology. 2 or 3 cr.PSYC 494. Human Services Internship. 1-6 cr.PSYC 495. Human Services Internship Seminar. 1 cr.

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Internship and Research Opportunities▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Internship OpportunitiesSenior psychology majors who have taken Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 351) and Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy (PSYC 401) can apply for an internship. Interns receive credit for working at an unpaid placement for 6 hours a week at various community agencies including school psychology and guidance departments, shelters for abused women, counseling centers, group homes for delinquents or halfway houses for parolees. Typically 15 students per term are placed in internships. They also attend a weekly seminar where issues common to clinical placements are discussed. Students apply for internship around week 8 preceding the term in which they wish to do an internship. Occasional internships for students with industrial-organizational interests are sometimes available. Students participating in the internship program find it invaluable when searching for employment in the field after graduation and applying to graduate school. For more information, contact the Psychology Main Office.

Research OpportunitiesMany of the psychology faculty members at UWSP are actively involved in different research projects in various areas of psychology. And one of the most enriching experiences you can have as a psychology major or minor is involvement in this research. Generally speaking, students have the opportunity to volunteer their time and energy, work on faculty-directed research for course credit, or conduct an independent research project under the supervision of the faculty.We invite you to learn more about the types of studies psychology faculty are conducting and the type of involvement they typically ask of their students. For more information, please contact the individual faculty members.

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Research Facilities▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Animal Laboratory (J. Lewis)The Animal Laboratory is used for conducting research studies using animal subjects, primarily rodents. It is equipped with computerized testing and data collection equipment for conducting experiments in animal behavior. The lab also has an adjoining facility for housing small animals.

Beck Biofeedback Laboratory (A. Lowery)The Beck Biofeedback Laboratory offers students enrolled in classes such as the Health Psychology and Counseling Practicum courses the opportunity to learn about mind-body interactions. For example, laboratory participants are provided supervised opportunities to experiment with voluntary self-regulation of physiological functioning such as muscle tension and skin temperature by altering thought processes and through the modification of environmental stimuli.

Beck Videotaping Facility (J. Magyar-Moe)The Beck Videotaping Facility provides counseling practicum students the opportunity to conduct videotaped counseling sessions in preparation for class critiques of counseling performance. Importantly, the facility supports experiential learning crucial to students who aspire to careers in professions such as clinical, counseling, and school psychology.

Beck Psychophysiology Laboratory (P. Conley)The Beck Psychophysiology Laboratory consists of a microcomputer-controlled system for collecting event-related brain potentials (ERPs) and electroencephalograms (EEGs) while the subject performs a variety of experimental tasks. The laboratory is used in conducting research on attention and memory.

Clinical Psychology Laboratory (A. Lowery)The Clinical Psychology Laboratory is a computer-based facility for developing tests and other research materials, and for analyzing data gathered in clinical studies.

Cognition Laboratory (P. Conley)The Cognition Laboratory is a micro-computer based facility with four microcomputers in separate subject booths. This lab runs experiments using the E-Prime experiment authoring system. The laboratory is focused on research in human attention and memory.

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Developmental Laboratory (D. Palmer)In this shared laboratory facility, students explore the topic of parental involvement in students’ educational activities. Both quantitative and qualitative information is collected, and a theoretical emphasis is placed on the collaborative nature of human interactions within the context of family across the life-span.

Counseling Psychology Laboratory (J. Magyar-Moe)In this shared laboratory facility, students explore topics related to positive psychology, therapy process and outcome, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Studies utilizing Psychology 110 students and community participants are possible, and therefore the lab space would be used for completion of self-report measures, interviews, and focus groups.

Pain Laboratory (H. Hekmat)The Pain Laboratory is equipped to measures acute pain induced by ice water. Auditory and visual distracter devices are used in research designed to explore the distracting effects of cognitive processes on pain. The role that emotions such as anger, anxiety, and depression play in responsiveness to placebo intervention is also investigated.

Social Analysis Laboratory (C. Wendorf)The Social Analysis Laboratory is dedicated to the design and analysis of social psychology studies. The laboratory is also used for small group research and discussion.

Social Development Laboratory (E. Weisgram)This laboratory is dedicated to the investigation of children’s, adolescents’, and adults’ social attitudes and cognitions. The laboratory is equipped for stimulus creation using computers, design software, a scanner, and a color laser printer.

Spindler Memory and Applied Cognition Laboratory (R. Nemeth)The Spindler Perception Laboratory houses four subject stations equipped for memory and applied cognition research. Software that can be used for experimentation includes MediaLab which enables experimenters to author programs that will run experiments on these machines with precise and systematic stimulus presentation and response collection procedures. A variety of issues in memory and applied cognition including juror decision-making are investigated in this laboratory.

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Student Awards▀ ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀The Department of Psychology offers six major individual awards (e.g., Lloyd Beck, Jack Holmes, Albert Harris, Frank Spindler, L. Wayne Lerand, and Douglas Henderson) and one major scholarship award (i.e., Dennis Elsenrath). In addition to these major awards and scholarship, three types of department awards are available to students: Junior and Senior Merit, Service and Research awards. The Merit Awards are for academic achievement only, and the Service and Research Awards are for activities other than academic performance alone, but eligibility still requires a respectable level of academic achievement. 1. Academic Awards: The current department academic merit awards include

the following: a. Lloyd Beck Award: Junior Psychology Major with the highest GPA in

Psychologyb. Jack Holmes Award: Junior Psychology Major with the highest overall

GPAc. Albert Harris Award: Senior Psychology Major with the highest GPA

in Psychologyd. Frank Spindler Award: Senior Psychology Major with the highest

overall GPA e. Junior and Senior Merit Awards: Certificates for high Academic

performance

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2. Research and Service Awards: The current department research and service awards include the following:a. Junior and Senior Service and Research Awards: Certificate for

performance outside of the strictly academic domain. These awards primarily reflect activities that demonstrate excellence in service, research, or a combination of both. These activities include participation in student organizations, attendance at conferences, service in the department, university or community, overcoming obstacles (such as many non-traditional students do), work on research or independent study projects with faculty members, etc. Particular emphasis will be placed on unpaid/volunteer service and students that hold leadership positions, as compared to simple membership within an organization.

b. L&S Student Awards: The top all-around student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Top all around refers to leadership, service, athletic, academic, and social participation (club membership) in university events.

c. L. Wayne Lerand Award for Student Leadership in Psychology: Given to either a Junior or Senior student with the best overall record of activities in the area of student leadership. Preference will be given to students who hold leadership positions throughout all levels of service, to include the department, the university, and the community.

d. Douglas Henderson Award for Service: Given to either a Junior or Senior student with the best overall record of activities in the area of service. Preference will be given to students who are service-oriented to include the department, the university, and the community. Particular emphasis will be placed on unpaid/volunteer service and service impact.

e. Dennis Elsenrath Scholarship for “Scholarship, Leadership, Service to the Helping Community, and Commitment to a Wellness Lifestyle:” The criteria for eligibility and responsibility for the ultimate decision of the recipient for the Dennis Elsenrath are contained in the charter for that award. They include scholarship (high academic performance and evidence of promise for independent scholarly work), leadership (demonstrated initiative to improve the quality of life outside the classroom), service (demonstrated service to others through paid or volunteer experiences), and wellness (demonstrated a commitment to personal growth, integrity, and quality relationships with others).

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Student Organizations▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Psychology ClubThe Psychology Club is a recognized student organization with membership open to any interested individual. The club meets at least monthly, and organizes speakers, programs, field trips and other activities of interest to psychology students, in addition to serving as a social activity. The number of programs sponsored by the Psychology Club is entirely dependent upon the activity level and interest of its student officers and members.Typical club activities include: Sponsorship of the annual Psychology Department picnic in early May; fundraising for students to attend the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association (held each year on the first weekend of May); and, the sponsorship on campus of nationally known speakers from a wide range of viewpoints and areas. The club also sponsors psychologists from the local community and from our own faculty and staff who make presentations on their areas of interest.

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Psi Chi - National Honor Society in PsychologyOutstanding psychology students are eligible for membership in the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi is a recognized student organization whose membership is open to psychology majors and minors who have completed at least 13 hours of psychology, have reached at least junior status, have at least a 3.2 overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and a 3.3 GPA in psychology courses. The local chapter periodically sends letters to eligible students informing them of the opportunity to join Psi Chi, but membership is open at any time to students who meet the membership criteria.Our chapter of Psi Chi, one of approximately 600 across the nation, was founded in May of 1977. Since that time approximately 30 students from UWSP have joined this nationally recognized group of scholars each year. The benefit of membership is primarily the recognition of scholarly attainment through membership in a national honor society, which can be shown on your resume.Members are eligible for free copies of the quarterly Psi Chi newsletter while on campus, may attend meetings of the group which occur periodically, and may submit research papers to the Psi Chi Paper Conferences held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the annual meetings of all regional psychological associations. Furthermore, the University of Wisconsin-Madison chapter of Psi Chi sponsors an annual Psi

Chi Paper Symposium in the spring to which students from Midwestern undergraduate institutions may submit papers.Our chapter of Psi Chi also sponsors occasional programs of interest to psychology majors, including a “Graduate School Night” usually held during the spring semester, at which department faculty discuss their graduate school experiences. One-time membership fees for the national and local organizations currently are approximately $30 and applications may be obtained in the Psychology Main Office.

Department of

PsychologyCraig Wendorf, Department Chair

Patricia Kleman, Academic Department AssociateD240 Science Building Phone: 715-346-2883

E-mail: psychology@uwsp.edu

University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointCollege of Letters & Science