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The Nine Core Values1. Liberal Arts Foundation2. In-Depth Programs of Studysteadfast in our commitment to liberal education,yet our curriculum also reflects today’s realities ofeconomic expansion, worldwide market orientation,and our recognition that, ultimately, Marietta Collegeprepares its students for the world of work. As weenter the 21st Century, Marietta will build a connection between the liberal arts and the pre-professions byintegrating our belief that the liberal arts are the bestpreparation for any career with an equal commitmentto practical experience as a necessary prerequisite forthe world of work.3. Residential CollegeMarietta College reaffirms the importance of followingsound financial planning as a means to ensure that theinstitution achieves its operational and strategic goals.The primary goal of budget planning is to provide aframework for decision making that results in a balancebetween expected revenues and projected expenditures.The primary goal of financial planning is to facilitatethe development of long range policy initiatives.As a contemporary liberal arts college, Marietta reaffirms a liberal arts foundation as essential preparationfor any career. Students will take a breadth of generaleducation courses in the major areas of knowledgewithin the ever-changing liberal arts. This approachto teaching and learning stresses the development ofcritical thinking, problem solving and effective communication skills.Marietta College is committed to offering programs ofin-depth study that prepare students for both challenging careers and admission to well-respected graduateand professional schools. Marietta College offersmajors, minors and other academic programs in thoseselect areas that are consistent with the mission of theCollege and where it has the expertise and resources tomeet or exceed baselines of excellence.6. Financial PlanningMarietta College will remain primarily a residentialcollege. A residential college is a living, dynamic community. It builds a sense of community among the students, faculty and administration. Through a residential college we create a stronger sense of belonging tothe institution and to the students’ matriculating class.As a residential community we develop our distinctiveethos, our dedication to the whole student, and affirmthe interdependence between life inside and outside theclassroom. We expect a critical mass of students willlive on campus and participate in campus activities.7. Service to the RegionMarietta College is a source of pride for the Mid-OhioValley, having brought regional and national attentionto the area for nearly two centuries. As the only private liberal arts college in Southeast Ohio, Marietta ispositioned to serve as a cultural and intellectual centerfor area residents. Whereas the College is proud of thecontribution it has made to the area, it likewise appreciates the benefits it has received from the Mid-OhioValley. Marietta College of the 21st Century maintainsits commitment to the area.4. Technology8. LeadershipMarietta College students will be prepared to succeedin our increasingly technological society. Students willbe technologically proficient, comfortable and capablewith methods of communication and ways to gatherinformation intelligently. They will use a variety ofcomputer software, but will also be made aware of noncomputer technology in science, mathematics, and/orengineering courses. Equally important, students willunderstand the importance of technology to culture,ways of learning, and our sense of being human.A successful society demands familiarity with theprinciples of responsible citizenship and knowledgeof leadership behaviors and skills. Marietta Collegebelieves that the role of citizen-leader must becomea way of life if we are to create a livable, sustainable,ethical future.9. InternationalizationWe are living in what has been called the “globalvillage,” a term which embodies a recognition thateconomic growth and political stability in the 21stCentury will come through cooperative efforts amongthe nations of the world. Marietta College students willbe prepared to thrive in a diverse, global society.5. World of WorkAs a contemporary liberal arts college, Marietta todayremains true to the founders’ emphasis on an education“in the various branches of useful knowledge.” We are609-10 Graduate Catalog.indd 68/17/09 4:27 PM

The College YearThe College year consists of two semesters, and a summer term. Some graduate programs follow a differentcalendar. The program directors will provide information on this.2009-10 Academic Calendar2009 Fall SemesterAugustThu 20Thu 20Thu 20Fri 21Sun 23Mon 24Mon 24Fri 282010 Spring SemesterJanuarySun 10Mon 11Mon 11Fri 15Fri 22Freshmen and transfer students move into residence halls, beginning at 9:00 a.m.Freshman OrientationFreshman Matriculation CeremonyTransfer student orientation at 1:00 p.m.Residence halls open for all returning studentsEnrollment verification and PSEO registrationClasses begin – 8:00 a.m.Last day to add/change coursesFebruaryThu 18Founders’ DaySeptemberFri 4Last day to drop courses without “W” on transcriptMon 7Labor Day – Classes meet but offices closedFri 22-24 Family WeekendOctoberSat 10Wed 14Fri 16Fri 23MarchSat 6Wed 10Mon 15Fri 19Four Day BreakClasses resume and mid-semester grades due –9:00 a.m.HomecomingLast day to withdraw from a course with a gradeof “W”NovemberWed 25Thanksgiving BreakMon 30Classes ResumeDecemberFri 4Sat 5Mon 7Tue 15Residence halls open, beginning at 9:00 a.m.Enrollment verification and PSEO registrationClasses begin – 8:00 a.m.Last day to add/change coursesLast day to drop courses without “W” on transcriptSpring breakMid-semester grades due – 9:00 a.m.Classes resumeLast day to withdraw from courses with grade of“W”AprilFri 23Sat 24Mon 26Last day of classesReading DaysFinal examinationsMayTues 4Sun 9Final grades due – 9:00 a.m.Commencement2010 Summer SemesterLast day of classesReading DaysFinal examinationsFinal grades due – 9:00 a.m.MayMon 17Summer Term beginsJulyFri 30Summer Term endsAugustTue 3Final grades for Summer School due – 9:00 a.m.709-10 Graduate Catalog.indd 78/17/09 4:27 PM

The Degree of Master of Arts in PsychologyThe Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A.P.)The Department of PsychologyWebsite: http://www.marietta.edu/ psyc/Director of the Program and Professor: Dr. Mark E. Sibicky (Mark.Sibicky@marietta.edu)Faculty: Professor: Mary V. Barnas; associate professor: Ryan K. May; assistant professors: Alicia M. Doerflinger, Chris KleinThe Marietta College Master of Arts in Psychology Program (M.A.P.) offers an academic curriculum in generalpsychology, as well as offering students the opportunity to conduct research in the areas of: physiological, clinical, cognitive, social, industrial/organizational or developmental psychology. The primary goal of the program is toprovide students with a strong graduate level foundation in general psychology. The program is designed to preparestudents to pursue further education in psychology at the Ph.D. level or to seek employment at the master’s level ina related field.The Master of Arts in Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the OhioBoard of Regents.Graduation Requirementsa thesis committee which will consist of two-full timefaculty members of the Department of Psychology (onechair, one member) and if the student desires one outside member selected by the student and approved bythe Director of the MAP program. The outside membermay be a faculty member from another discipline or adoctoral level psychologist from the community.The graduation requirements for the M.A.P. Programare:1. The Credit Requirement2. The Grade Point Requirement3. The Residency Requirement2. The Grade Point RequirementMarietta College uses a 4.0 grading system where A 4quality points, B 3, etc. with /-, so a B , for example, 3.33. (The grade A can be awarded but earns only4 quality points.) Each student must earn a grade pointaverage of 3.0 or better.A student enrolled in the graduate program inPsychology who receives a grade of “C” or below in anycore graduate course must repeat the course and receivea grade of “B” or better. A student who receives two ormore grades of “C” or below in any graduate course inthe program will be dismissed.A full explanation of the grading system andabbreviations contained in grade reports is given in theAcademic Policies and Practices section.1. The Credit RequirementEach student must complete at least thirty-six (36) credithours of M.A.P. courses as shown below.1.a. The Core RequirementEach student must complete twenty-four credit hoursas follows: PSYC 620, 685, 686, plus 15 credit hoursselected from PSYC 600, 606, 611, 612, 613, 650.This requirement is designed to provide students with astrong background in the basic areas of general psychology.1.b. The Practicum RequirementEach student must complete six credit hours selectedfrom the following: PSYC 671, 672, 673. Students maynot repeat the same practicum course.This requirement is designed to provide students withvaluable experience related to professional psychology.3. The Residency RequirementAt least thirty (30) credit hours of M.A.P. Programcourses must be graduate courses at Marietta College.1.c. The Thesis RequirementEach student must complete six credit hours by undertaking an approved research project culminating in a thesis.The requirement is satisfied by completing both PSYC691 and 692.Each student will design and implement an approvedresearch project, complete a thesis defense, and writea committee-approved APA style thesis that will beuploaded to the electronic theses and dissertations center of OhioLINK. Each student is required to chooseAdmission to the M.A.P. ProgramAdmission to the graduate program is competitive andselective. Students applying are required to have completed either a bachelor’s degree with a major or minorin psychology from an accredited college or universityor to have completed a minimum of twelve undergraduate credit hours in psychology. Applicants are expected809-10 Graduate Catalog.indd 88/17/09 4:27 PM

The Degree of Master of Arts in Psychologyto have completed the following courses: IntroductoryPsychology, Statistics, and Research Methods. Minimalqualifications for acceptance into the graduate programare an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a GPAof 3.0 in psychology and official test scores from theGeneral Test of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE). Some exceptions to these requirements may beconsidered; contact the M.A.P. program director formore information. Usually, students will be accepted inthe Spring for Fall admission.1.2.3.Five-year B.A./M.A. ProgramThe M.A.P. program is designed for completion overtwo academic years. Additionally, a five-year combinedBachelor/Master of Arts (B.A./M.A. Program) degree isoffered. The B.A./M.A. option is open only to undergraduate students enrolled at Marietta College. Studentschoosing this option will have the opportunity to complete both a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degreeat Marietta College in five years. Accepted studentshave the opportunity to take graduate level courses during their senior undergraduate year and complete thegraduate requirements during a 5th year in residence.Undergraduate psychology majors/minors at MariettaCollege who apply for the five-year combined B.A./M.A.program will normally be evaluated for acceptance intothe program following the completion of the first semester of the junior year. Students accepted to the B.A./M.A.program are expected to handle the additional burdenand responsibility of handling both their undergraduateand graduate course loads.Acceptance into the five-year B.A./M.A. programdoes not excuse students from completing their undergraduate general education requirements, nor the requirements for the major/minor. Admission to the B.A./M.A.program is competitive and selective.6.4.5.A completed graduate admissions application.Official transcripts of all college-level work.Official test scores from the Graduate RecordExamination (General Test).A two-page essay describing the applicant’s interests, future goals for his or her graduate education inpsychology, and why the M.A.P. program matchestheir interests and goals.Two written letters of recommendation attesting tocandidate’s capacity to complete graduate level work,at least one of which is from a college instructor.A non-refundable 25 graduate application feePoliciesFull-time StatusA M.A.P. student is considered full-time when carryinga 9 credit hour load or more.Probation and Academic DismissalAcademic probation and dismissal for M.A.P. studentsare determined on an individual basis by the departmentfaculty. Normally a student receiving a grade of “C”or below in any graduate course is considered to be onacademic probation. Students who receive a grade of “C”or below in any core requirement course must repeat thecore course and receive a grade of “B” or better. A student who receives two or more grades of “C” or below inany graduate M.A.P. program course may be dismissedfrom the program.Expectations, Extensions and DismissalsClasses are scheduled for day-time, and/or evenings.Graduate students are expected to attend all classes andlabs as well as psychology department colloquia, and special events. Students are also expected to attend and presenttheir work at regional and national psychology conferencesand serve as role models to undergraduate students.Students are expected to complete all M.A.P. program requirements within two academic years. However,if individual circumstances warrant it a student maypetition the M.A.P. director and their thesis chair for anadditional academic year extension to complete the program. (See the M.A.P. program director for information).Under normal circumstances, students not completingthe M.A.P. program in three academic years will bedismissed. A student that has engaged in unethical orunprofessional conduct may also be dismissed.Application forms are available from:The Director of the M.A.P. Program, orThe Office of Graduate and Continuing StudiesMs. Cathy J. Brown, DirectorIrvine Administrative Building - Room 208Marietta College215 Fifth StreetMarietta, Ohio 45750Tel. (740) 376-4740Completed application material should be returned to theOffice of Graduate and Continuing Studies.FeesApplication ProcedureTo apply for admission to the M.A.P. Program, the applicant must submit the following:Tuition fee for the M.A.P. Program is 610 per credithour. A student enrolled in the B.A./M.A. 5-year program909-10 Graduate Catalog.indd 98/17/09 4:27 PM

The Degree of Master of Arts in Psychologywill be charged a 545 fee during the student’s senior yearin addition to his or her undergraduate tuition fees.See the Financial Aid section for information onWithdrawal and Refund Policy, and also for information on Financial Aid and Standards of SatisfactoryAcademic Progress.ories and research in the area of social psychology. Emphasisis placed on conducting research in social psychology.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 613 Seminar in Theories of Learning and BehaviorThis course will start with a review of basic concepts in operant and classical conditioning and then proceed to modernempirical and theoretical developments. Topics to be discussedinclude choice, behavioral economics, self-control/implusivity,behavioral momentum, reinforcement of variability/creativity,language, and forgetting. We will also discuss implications oflearning theories for the modification of behavior in general,and examine their application to specific areas like food intakeand drug abuse. Students will be expected to examine theimplications of these empirical and theoretical developmentsfor issues in their specific field of interest.Credit: 3 HoursDegree StructureCore coursesPSYC 685PSYC 686plus five of the followingPSYC 600PSYC 606PSYC 613PSYC 611PSYC 650Experiential coursesTwo of the followingPSYC 671PSYC 672ThesisPSYC 691TotalPSYC 692EDUC 62024 HoursPSYC 610PSYC 6126 HoursPSYC 620 Professional EthicsNature of ethical inquiry using selected major philosophers asits foundation. Students develop or use already developed casestudies to explore ways of ethical thinking among researchersand practioners of psychology.Credit: 3 Hours.PSYC 6736 Hours36 HoursCourse descriptions for the M.A.P. ProgramPSYC 650 PsychopathologyIn depth analysis of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment ofpsychological disorders from varying theoretical perspectives.Emphasis is placed on an empirical approach to psychologicaldisorders.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 600 Selected Topics in PsychologyAs in-depth examination of the research and theory behind aspecific topic, debate or question in the field of psychology.Topics are chosen by the instructor and will vary from semesterto semester. May be taken twice for credit with consent of thegraduate program director and department chair.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 671 Practicum in the Teaching of PsychologyThis course provides students with knowledge and experience in the teaching of psychology at the college level. Thecourse reviews the theory and research behind effective teaching methods and assessment, as well as covering potentialproblems and issues that may arise in teaching psychology.Students will assist the instructor in all aspects of undergraduate course instruction, including preparing and presenting aclass lecture and/or class demonstration.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 606 Developmental PsychologyAdvanced examination of theory and research in the area ofhuman development. Includes areas of cognitive and socialemotional development with emphasis on the development ofinfants and children.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 610 Attachment and Family RelationsThis course focuses on an advanced review of the major theories and current research in the area of attachment and familyrelations. Topics include attachment theory and measurement,infant-parent attachment, and adult attachments and maritalsatisfaction. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth understanding of the research methodology and current social conditionswhich influence the family.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 672 Practicum in Directed ResearchStudents electing this course are expected to be significantlyinvolved in active research beyond the research that is requiredas a part of their thesis requirement. This research can be studentinitiated or can involve assisting in a faculty member’s research.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 673 Practicum in Applied PsychologyStudents electing this course will be exposed to and involvedin the professional practice of psychology in an applied setting.Students will be required to complete supervised experience atan approved practicum site. (e.g., Clinical, industrial-organizational, family-child center.).Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 611 Cognitive PsychologyThis course focuses on advanced review and critique of themajor theories and research findings in the area of cognitivepsychology. Topics include perception, attention, memory,problem-solving, reasoning and decision-making, and psycholinguistics. Emphasis is placed on the integration of topics intoa model of information processing in the human mind.Credit: 3 HoursPSYC 685 StatisticsThis course provides both a conceptual and practical understanding of basic and advanced statistical methods of data analysis in the area of psychology. Topics include exploratory dataPSYC 612 Seminar in Social PsychologyThis course provides students with an indepth overview of the1009-10 Graduate Catalog.indd 108/17/09 4:27 PM

The Degree of Master of Arts in Psychology/The Degree of Master of International Corporate Mediaanalysis, multifactor between-subjects and repeated-measuresanalysis of variance, analysis of covariance, partial correlation,and multiple regression. Emphasis is placed on the analy

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