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1 Banner/Catalog Information (Coversheet) Agenda Item #16-25 Eastern Illinois University Effective Fall 2016 Revised Course Proposal PSY 2999, Orientation to the Psychology Major 1. New Course or X Revision of Existing Course 2. Course prefix and number: PSY Short title: Orientation to the Major 4. Long title: Orientation to the Psychology Major 5. Hours per week: _1_ Class _0 Lab _1_ Credit 6. Terms: Fall Spring Summer X On demand 7. Initial term: _X Fall _ Spring Summer Year: Catalog course description: An introduction to the discipline and profession of psychology, including such topics as curricular and extra-curricular opportunities in psychology, careers in psychology, and graduate training in psychology and related fields. 9. Course attributes: Not Applicable General education component: Cultural diversity Honors Writing centered Writing intensive Writing active 10. Instructional delivery Type of Course: X Lecture Lab Lecture/lab combined Independent study/research Internship Performance Practicum/clinical Other, specify: Mode(s) of Delivery: X Face to Face X Online Study Abroad Hybrid, specify approximate amount of on-line and face-to-face instruction 11. Course(s) to be deleted from the catalog once this course is approved. None 12. Equivalent course(s): None a. Are students allowed to take equivalent course(s) for credit? Yes No 13. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1879G or 1890G (Honors) (Introductory Psychology) a. Can prerequisite be taken concurrently? Yes X No b. Minimum grade required for the prerequisite course(s)? C c. Use Banner coding to enforce prerequisite course(s)? X Yes No

2 2 d. Who may waive prerequisite(s)? No one X Chair X Instructor Advisor Other (specify) 14. Co-requisite(s): None 15. Enrollment restrictions a. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may take the course: Psychology majors or permission of instructor. b. Degrees, colleges, majors, levels, classes which may not take the course: None 16. Repeat status: X May not be repeated May be repeated once with credit 17. Enter the limit, if any, on hours which may be applied to a major or minor: 18. Grading methods: X Standard CR/NC Audit ABC/NC 19. Special grading provisions: Grade for course will not count in a student s grade point average. Grade for course will not count in hours toward graduation. Grade for course will be removed from GPA if student already has credit for or is registered in: Credit hours for course will be removed from student s hours toward graduation if student already has credit for or is registered in: 20. Additional costs to students: Supplemental Materials or Software Course Fee _ X _ No Yes, Explain if yes 21. Community college transfer: A community college course may be judged equivalent. X A community college may not be judged equivalent. Note: Upper division credit (3000+) will not be granted for a community college course, even if the content is judged to be equivalent.

3 3 Rationale, Justifications, and Assurances (Part I) 1. X Course is required for the major(s) of _Psychology Course is required for the minor(s) of Course is required for the certificate program(s) of Course is used as an elective 2. Rationale for proposal: Because the course is required of all psychology majors, revising this course for online delivery will allow students to complete a BA in psychology fully online. 3. Justifications for (answer N/A if not applicable) Similarity to other courses: N/A Prerequisites: An introductory level of psychology knowledge is required to prepare students for this course, which will provide foundational knowledge the various opportunities available to students pursuing a degree in psychology. Introductory psychology (PSY 1879G or PSY 1890G- Honors) provides an overview of much of the discipline s areas of study. Co-requisites: N/A Enrollment restrictions: N/A Writing active, intensive, centered: N/A. 4. General education assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) General education component: N/A Curriculum: N/A Instruction: N/A Assessment: N/A 5. Online/Hybrid delivery justification & assurances (answer N/A if not applicable) Online or hybrid delivery justification: This course is currently delivered in a face-to-face format. Beginning Fall 2016, the Psychology department is planning to offer enough online courses for students to complete a psychology undergraduate degree online. Modifying this course for online delivery will allow students to major in psychology and obtain their degree fully online. Instruction: Faculty teaching online will have gone through EIU s OCDI training and certification, or equivalent. Instruction may be mostly asynchronous--allowing student engagement through discussion boards, online activities, quizzes, and exams. Integrity: The course syllabus will include a statement about academic dishonesty. The focus of this 1-hour course is familiarization and understanding, rather than memorization; thus, Exams will be open-book requiring analysis and critical thinking, which will discourage plagiarism. In addition, EIU has software that can be utilized to ensure that students taking online exams are the person registered for the course (by using a student s webcam to record the test taker and testing environment). Other writing assignments will emphasize individual applications and experiences. Interaction: The instructor and students will be able to communicate with each other through e- mail, discussion boards, and chat functions provided by EIU s learning management system (e.g., D2L).

4 4 Model Syllabus (Part II) Please include the following information: 1. Course number and title PSY 2999, Orientation to the Psychology Major 2. Catalog description An introduction to the discipline and profession of psychology, including such topics as curricular and extra-curricular opportunities in psychology, careers in psychology, and graduate training in psychology and related fields. 3. Learning objectives. 1) Understand the basis for the organization of the EIU psychology curriculum. (CT-2, 5) 2) Know the various learning opportunities available to EIU psychology majors. (CT-1) 3) Become familiar with the curricular/extracurricular opportunities for EIU psychology majors. (CT-2, 3) 4) Explore post-graduate opportunities in psychology, including career options and graduate training. (CT-2, WR-3) 4. Course materials. Texts and supplementary materials will vary by instructor. Sample Text: Landrum, E., & Davis, S. (2009). The psychology major: Career options and strategies for success (4th Ed.). New York City, NY: Pearson. 5. Weekly outline of content. Week # Chapter Readings & Topics Assignments DUE 1 Orientation; Introduction 2 Chapter 2 Majoring in Psychology 3 Psychology at EIU 4 Chapter 8 Making the Most of Your Major & Curricular Opportunities 5 Making the Most of Your Major: Psychology Organizations 6 Chapter 11 Making the Most of Your Major: Study Tips 7 Exam #1 Assignment #1: Psych Survey Assignment #2: Study Strategies 8 Chapter 3 Transition from College to Workforce 9 Careers in Psychology with a Bachelor s Degree 10 Chapter 4 Finding a Job: Preparing a Resume 11 Finding a Job: Interviewing 12 Chapter 5 Careers with Graduate Degrees 13 Chapter 6 Graduate Admissions Process: Acceptance Rates 14 Graduate Admissions Process: Primary Criteria 15 Graduate Admissions Process: Secondary Criteria Assignment #3: Career Options Assignment #4: Preparing a Resume Assignment #5: Graduate School Requirements Finals Exam #2

5 5 6. Assignments and evaluation, including weights for final course grade. Exam: (25%) Exams are designed to cover familiarization and understanding needed to successfully complete the psychology major. Assignments: (25%) Assignments are designed to have you explore individualized interests and applications of the psychology degree. Participation: (25%) For face-to-face sections, attendance will be tracked; for the online sections, participation in Discussion boards will be assessed. In both types of sections, students will be asked to reflect and write about some key issues presented in course materials. Final Exam: (25%) The final exam is the second exam in the course. 7. Grading scale A: % B: 80-89% C: 70-79% D: 60-69% F: below 60% 8. Correlation of learning objectives to assignments and evaluation. 2 1 Exam & Final 50% Writing Assignments 25% Participation 25% Understand the basis for the organization of the EIU psychology curriculum. (CT-2, 5) x x x Know the various learning opportunities available to EIU psychology majors. (CT-1) x x x 3 4 Become familiar with the curricular/extracurricular opportunities for EIU psychology majors. (CT-2, 3) Explore post-graduate opportunities in psychology, including career options and graduate training. (CT-2, WR-3) x x x x Date approved by the department or school: 2/4/16 Date approved by the college curriculum committee: 2/19/16 Date approved by the Honors Council (if this is an honors course): Date approved by CAA: 3/3/16 CGS: Not applicable