Gwynedd Mercy University AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
PSY-370 History of Psychology ( 3 ) Comprehensive investigation of historical antecedents of contemporary psychology . Philosophical roots and major theorists and paradigms are examined . Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors psychology majors . Prerequisites : PSY-100 ( Required , Previous ).
PSY-4000 Psychology-Capstone ( 3 ) Regular class meetings will involve reading and discussing seminal works in the field . Under the direction of the faculty member , students will select a topic relevant to their discipline for in- depth research and report the results of their work orally and in writing . In addition , students will be required to engage in a service project congruent with their research . Prerequisites : Senior status ( Required , Previous ).
PSY-430 Psychology Practicum Preparation ( 0 ) Prerequisites :
PSY-435 Psychology Practicum ( 3-5 ) This course is designed to afford senior psychology majors a practical experience in the application of psychological theory and research . With the recommendation of the psychology faculty and the approval of the program coordinator , students may work in a 40-hour-per-credit practicum opportunity . The practicum setting must provide a learning opportunity consistent with the learning outcomes of the program . Students must consult and meet with the program coordinator during the semester prior to the semester when the practicum will be completed to have the practicum site approved . Prerequisites : Senior status ( Required , Previous ).
PSY-437 Special Topics ( 3 ) Investigation of a selected topic or topics designed to integrate and deepen the students ' comprehension and application of psychology . Prerequisites :
PSY-439 Independent Study ( 1 ) Qualified advanced students may arrange independent study in areas not covered by existing courses . Registration is with consent of involved faculty and permission of the Chairperson , the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Vice President for Academic Affairs . Prerequisites :
PSY-450 Research Seminar ( 3 ) Research under the direction of a faculty mentor on a topic chosen by faculty and / or students . Work is reported orally and in writing . Prerequisites : PSY-312 ( Required , Previous ).
Respiratory Care
RC-200 Introduction to Allied Health ( 2 ) The core component of the course will be an overview of basic medical terminology . Additionally , it will provide an overview of the health care system , the health care professional and issues related to basic safety , infection control techniques , fundamental ethical and legal considerations and basic patient care skills and procedures .
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