University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Social Work Social workers deal with peoples' problems-people who are alcoholic, poor, old, sick, delinquent. Students majoring in social work may not have dealt with people whose problems are so severe until their senior year, when they are placed in a social welfare agency for practical experience. Some students like working with these people and some don't. A freshman-sophomore level practical course may be added to the curriculum to help students decide if they like social work. Students will be placed in a social agency and gain practical experience. A sophomore level personal awareness course, designed for people interested in social services may be added. It will involve empathy and assertive training and effective training techniques. Social work was a comprehensive major in the department of Sociology until this year, when it established its own department. Books-25

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Ralph, Mort and Petey were enrolled in an experimental psychology class, indirectly. This dass was required of them, and it's the only class they'll ever have a chance to take. Ralph, Mort and Petey are white rats used by psychology students to conduct experiments. Experimental psychology is only one of the courses offered by the psychology department. Theories of learning, counseling and personality are studied. The history of psychology, a relatively new science of man's behavior, is studied. Courses that cover the aspects of the person, inside the person and the person's interactions with the outside world are also offered. The department has a strong liberal arts emphasis for non-majors and general studies people, besides strong programs for the major. Two major programs, liberal arts psychology and secondary teaching psychology are offered, as well as three minor programs: liberal arts minor, secondary teaching minor and elementary teaching minor. Psychology 24 Book

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ABOVE: Michelle Carrier ulk$ with Dr. Tom Barth. UPPER RIGHT: Kevin Edison and Scott Thomas look over amendments for legislative Politics. RIGHT: Rick Petershack. Carter-Ford, Gundersen-Baldus, Steiner-Zemke. In an election year the names of the candidates become a regular part of a political science student's vocabulary. Involvement is essential outside, as well as inside, the classroom. Many classes call for students to become part of a campaign; to discover the mechanics” of the electoral process. Other classes in local and national government make use of simulations to help the student understand lawmaking. Assuming the role of Governor, minority whip or president of Brazil is not unusual in these simulated experiences. A popular addition to the political science curriculum is Causes of War-Conditionsof Peace, a general studies course that provides analysis of the different biological and psychological factors of international conflict. Courses in criminal justice are being added to the political science curriculum to supplement those students pursuing careers in police science. Many political science majors specialize in education, law or train for government positions. 26-Book