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Michael J. Lewis, Chair
(215) 204-7321
B.A. Major Requirements
35 semester hours in Psychology.
Courses required: Psychology C050 (Psychology as a Social Science), 0051 (Psychology as a Natural Science), C067 (Foundations in Statistical Methods) or equivalent, 0122 (Inferential Methods in Psychology), and either Biology C071 (Human Biology), Biology C083 (General Biology), Chemistry C071 (General Chemistry), or Physics C085 (General Physics).
Further requirements include two courses from Group I, two courses from Group II, two courses from Group IIIÑone from A and one from B, and one course from Group IV.
Group I/Prerequisite: Psychology C050
Group II/Prerequisites: Psychology 0051; Biology C083, Chemistry C071, or Physics C085.
Group III/Prerequisites: Psychology 0051, 0122, and courses shown in
parentheses. W270 Series: Research Methods.
A:
B:
Group IV/Prerequisites: Completion of the requirements in Groups I and II. 0315 History and Systems
Minor Requirements
22 semester hours in Psychology.
Courses required: Psychology C050 (Psychology as a Social Science), 0051 (Psychology as a Natural Science), C067 (Foundations in Statistical Methods) or equivalent, and 0122 (Inferential Methods in Psychology).
Further requirements include one course from Group I, one course from Group II, and one course from Group IIIÑfrom either A or B. Please see description of concentration requirements for lists of courses in each group.
Minor in Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience focuses on a fundamental mystery of science: how the mind arises from the brain. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as students in other colleges and schools, may choose to minor in this emerging, interdisciplinary field.
Interested students should fill out a form of declaration at the Academic Advising Center, Sullivan Hall, after accumulating 90 credit hours.
Course Requirements for Cognitive Neuroscience Minor
I. Core Course: Psychology 104, Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience (3 s.h.)
II. Required Disciplinary Core Courses (7 s.h.) Psychology 108, Cognition (3 s.h.) (Prerequisite: Psychology 51) Communication Sciences 235, Introduction to Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (4 s.h.)
III. Elective Courses (choose 3 for 9 s.h.) Biology 352, Neurobiology (3 s.h.) (Requires permission of instructor) Biology 356, Origin and Development of the Nervous system (3 s.h.) (Prerequisite: Biology 204 or permission of instructor) English 111/Communication Science 108, Introduction to Linguistics (3 s.h.) Philosophy 244, Philosophy of Mind (3 s.h.) Psychology 327/329, Topics in Psychology (3 s.h.) Psychology 290, Independent Study in Cognitive Neuroscience (3 s.h.) (Prerequisites: Psychology 66, 122)
Note: Students majoring in a given discipline can "double count" no more than two classes towards both their major and their minor. Thus, if a student majoring in Psychology were to count Psychology 104 and 108 toward both their major and minor, they would be required to take two 300 level courses, one applying to their major and one applying to their minor.
Honors in Psychology
The Psychology Honors program allows students to do independent research and seminar work in each of their last three semesters under the Psychology 0391-0394 sequence. Application is made in the first semester of the junior year. An overall GPA of 3.5 is required.
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Katie G. Cannon, Adviser
(215) 204-1752
The religion major emphasizes study of many different religious traditions, and examines the nature of religion as a living phenomenon.
B.A. Major Requirements
Requirements are flexible, but students should plan their programs in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies. There are two tracks for meeting the major's requirements:
Track I
Religion C050 and C051
Any other religion course.
Track II
Religion C053 - to be taken first
Religion C052
Any other religion course.
Seven advanced courses, 0100 or above including at least one from each of the following areas: Asian and African religions (0100 or above), Western religions (0200 or above), and religion and contemporary issues (0300 or above).
One of the seven advanced courses may be taken outside the Religion Department, in a field of related study, provided that CAS credit is given for such a course.
Transfer students: No more than three religion courses taken at other institutions may be accepted for the major. The Director of Undergraduate Studies must determine that these courses meet the standards of the Department of Religion.
Minor Requirements
To minor in religion, a minimum of six courses must be completed, including the following:
Track I
Religion C050 and C051.
Track II
Religion C053, then Religion C052
Three advanced courses, including at least one from each of the following
areas: Asian and African religions (0100 or above), Western religions (0200
or above), and religion and contemporary issues (0300 or above).
Minor in Jewish Studies
Distinction in Major in Religion
Students who wish to be admitted to Distinction in Major in Religion in either their junior or senior year must have an overall GPA of 3.00 in their first two or three years of study in CAS and an average of 3.50 in religion courses, or they must have successfully completed the first two years of the College Honors Program. For graduation with Distinction in Major, an overall GPA of 3.25 is required with 3.5 in Religion. Consult the departmental adviser for further guidelines.
Five-year Master's Program
Religion majors can graduate with both the B.A. and M.A. degrees in only five years. Students may apply in their junior or senior year for admission to the M.A. program if they have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, with a 3.5 GPA in their Religion courses, and 1100 on the GRE Verbal and Quantitative Examination. As seniors, they will take two graduate proseminars for undergraduate credit and complete their undergraduate require-ments. This is followed in the fifth year by 24 s.h. of graduate courses, including the Qualifying Examination.
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Magali Sarfatti-Larson, Chair
Kevin Delaney, Undergraduate Chair
(215) 204-7771
B.A. Major Requirements
The following requirements apply to freshmen and transfer students entering in fall, 1988 and later.
One of the following two introductory courses:
Each of the three courses listed below:
One of the following advanced method courses:
One of the following courses in social structure and social organization:
One of the following courses in social psychology "and primary groups":
Three other sociology courses at the 0200 level and above.
One other sociology course.
The sociology program is intended to provide a varied set of study areas and courses, with emphasis on theoretical understandings and applied research skills. Students are encouraged to choose courses that meet their particular needs. However, for those who desire a more specific career-oriented program, the following course guidelines are recommended for choosing electives in sociology. These lists show integrated areas of interest. They are not specialized programs and do not, therefore, confer on the student any formal qualifications for specialized careers or job openings: Pre-Law: 0203, 0248, 0249, 0256, 0270, 0283. Social Work/Counseling: 0205, 0212, 0215, 0216, 0218, 0245, 0246, 0247, 0252, 0257. Applied Social Research: 0258, 0260, 0301, 0302. It is also recommended that students choose substantive courses such as 0212, 0232, 0245, 0248, and 0279, which rely heavily on research findings.
Minor Requirements
To obtain a minor in sociology, students must complete 18 hours of courses in sociology. Sociology C050 or C051 is required. Of the remaining 15 hours, 12 must be at the 0200 level or higher.
Distinction in Major
To receive Distinction in Sociology, a student must receive, at a minimum, a GPA of 3.5 in the combined aggregate of all courses required for the Sociology major, as well as an average of 3.25 in all other courses.
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Montserrat Piera, Spanish and Portuguese Adviser
(215) 204-1707
B.A. in Spanish Major Requirements
A student has two options within a major in Spanish: I - Language, Literature, and Linguistics; or II - Language and Professional Studies.
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
For either option, students must complete Spanish C061 (Intermediate Spanish) or the equivalent.
Course Requirements
For either option, students must complete 10 Spanish courses drawn from 0100, 0200, and 0300 levels, as described under Major Options I and II below.
Qualifications in Spanish language skills will be judged by satisfactory evidence of listening, speaking, reading, and writing capabilities.
Major Option I (Language, Literature, and Linguistics). The areas of academic studies offered by the Department are Spanish American literature, Peninsular literature, and Hispanic linguistics. Students electing this program must complete 10 Spanish courses at the 0100 level or higher. A maximum of seven courses may be taken at the 0100 and 0200 levels and, of these, no more than three may be 0100 level courses. Two Portuguese courses may substitute for one of the 0100 or 0200 level Spanish courses. A minimum of three literature or linguistics courses must be taken at the 0300 level.
Major Option II (Language and Professional Studies). Students electing this program must complete 10 courses at the 0100 level or higher. A maximum of eight courses may be taken at the 0100 and 0200 levels; no more than three may be from the 0100 level. Three business/translation courses are required at the 0200 level, as well as one of the following: W215, 0240, 0241. Two Portuguese courses may substitute for one 0100 or 0200 level courses (not including the required business/translation courses or W215, 0240, or 0241). A minimum of two courses may be taken at the 0300 level.
Distinction in Spanish
Distinction in Spanish is awarded to majors who graduate with a 3.75 in their Spanish courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.25.
Minor in Spanish (Literature/Linguistics)
Prerequisite: Students must complete C061 (Intermediate Spanish) or the equivalent.
Course requirements: Complete a total of six Spanish courses at the 0100 level or higher. A maximum of three courses may be taken at the 0100 level. A minimum of three courses must be taken at the 0200 level or higher. All literature and linguistics courses at the 0300 level may be used.
Minor in Portuguese
Portuguese 0051 and 0052 (8 s.h.) with the remaining 12 s.h. in Portuguese intermediate or advanced courses. Two Portuguese courses must be at the 0300 level. (A student may substitute intermediate or advanced level courses for the beginning 0051 and 0052.)
Junior Year and/or Summer School Abroad
Students declaring concentration in the department may, under certain conditions, spend the junior year studying abroad. Application for permission to study abroad may be made during the second semester of the sophomore year. Only well-qualified students may be granted credit from Temple University after submitting proper credentials for established foreign study programs at institutions approved by the department.
Students interested in a junior year abroad, or a summer school abroad, should discuss their plans early with their faculty adviser and the Chair of the Department.
Additional Specialization in Multilingual Business and Government Studies
The Spanish Department offers a 55 hour program leading to a B.A. degree with an additional specialization in Multilingual Business and Government Studies. The program is designed for students who plan careers as interpreters and translators, employment in government agencies, or a career in business with firms that have import/export activities in Latin America. It consists of courses in the Spanish language, Business Spanish, Translation Skills, Business Administration and Economics, Political Science, and Latin American Studies.
The program is open to all students; applicants need not be Spanish majors and no background in business subjects is required. While these courses are normally taken within the 123 hours required for the B.A. degree in the College of Arts and Sciences, the program is open to students in all colleges of the University. Students from most colleges who have the proper background can usually complete the program with careful schedule planning and use of electives. Students who work or those who are unable or do not desire to complete the entire program may take as many courses in it as they wish.
A cumulative University average of 2.80 must be maintained. A maximum of 20 hours of transfer equivalency will be accepted. Students interested in the program should contact the Director of the Multilingual Business and Government Studies Program in the Spanish Department, 4th Floor, Anderson Hall (215-204-1701).
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Rebecca Alpert, Advising Coordinator
(215) 204-6954
An interdisciplinary field, Women's Studies allows students to sample courses across the liberal arts curriculum, and in selected other colleges of Temple University. At the core of Women's Studies is an examination of the social, historical, and cultural roots of gender inequality and gender identity.
B.A. Major Requirements
Students must complete a total of 12 courses, three of which must be Women's Studies X051 or X091 (Introduction to Women's Studies); WS 0299, a field placement course which gives students the chance to enter a public or private agency whose mission includes women's advocacy; and the capstone course, WS 0363 (Feminist Theory). Of the nine remaining required courses, at least six courses must be Women's Studies core courses, and the rest may be core or cognate courses. (See descriptions below.) Majors must also choose to focus on social science or humanities. At least four core and two cognate courses must be in the chosen track. (See course descriptions for track designations.)
Minor Requirements
A minor is achieved by successfully completing seven courses, one of which must be Women's Studies X051 or X091 (Introduction to Women's Studies) and four of which must be Women's Studies core courses. Cross-college minors are permitted.
Women's Studies Courses
This category includes all courses designated Women's Studies, plus selected courses in other departments: Anthropology 0255 (Sex Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspectives), Sociology 0247 (Sociology of Sex Roles), and Health Ed. 0310 (Women's Health Issues). A semester-by-semester list of these courses is prepared by the Women's Studies Director and the Advisory Council.
Cognate Courses
Courses are counted for cognate credit at the discretion of the Women's Studies Director and the Advisory Council. For a list of these courses, see Departmental Adviser.
Distinction in Major
Women's Studies students may graduate with a distinction in the major if they have a GPA of 3.5 or better in the major, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and successfully complete an honors thesis under the supervision of a faculty member from Women's Studies.
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