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Hrs Per Week: |
Sem Hrs: |
| Prefix No |
Course Name |
Class |
Lab |
Clin/Exp |
Credit |
| PSY 101 |
Applied Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as
they apply to daily life. Topics include perception, emotions, motivation,
adjustment, behavior management, communication, and related topics that
promote growth and development on the job and in one's personal life. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply the principles learned in
this class to everyday living. |
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| PSY 110 |
Life Span Development |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an introduction to the study of human
growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of
development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their
specific field of study. |
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| PSY 135 |
Group Processes |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an examination of group dynamics and
structure. Topics include team-building, interpersonal communication,
leadership, decision making, and problem solving. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary
for effective group participation. |
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| PSY 150 |
General Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: ENG 090 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an overview of the scientific study of
human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology,
sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior,
personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of
the science of psychology. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
social/behavioral sciences. |
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| PSY 237 |
Social Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 or SOC 210 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces the study of individual behavior
within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and
change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal
attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able
to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social
influences on behavior. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in
social/behavioral sciences. |
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| PSY 239 |
Psychology of Personality |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course covers major personality theories and
personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic,
social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including
supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare
and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding
of individual differences in human behavior. This course has been approved
to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core
requirement in social/behavioral sciences. |
| |
| PSY 241 |
Developmental Psych |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course is a study of human growth and development.
Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to
the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from
conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has
been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general
education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences. |
| |
| PSY 243 |
Child Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an overview of physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial development from conception through adolescence. Topics
include theories and research, interaction of biological and environmental
factors, language development, learning and cognitive processes, social
relations, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able
to identify typical and atypical childhood behavior patterns as well as
appropriate strategies for interacting with children. This course has been
approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for
transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
| |
| PSY 246 |
Adolescent Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an overview of the behavior patterns,
life changes, and social issues that accompany the developmental stage of
adolescence. Topics include developmental theories; physical, cognitive
and psychosocial growth; transitions to young adulthood; and sociocultural
factors that influence adolescent roles in home, school and community.
Upon completion, students should be able to identify typical and atypical
adolescent behavior patterns as well as appropriate strategies for
interacting with adolescents. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
| |
| PSY 256 |
Exceptional Children |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course introduces major exceptionalities in children
including mental, emotional, and physical variations; learning
disabilities; and giftedness. Emphasis is placed on theoretical
perspectives, identification methods, and intervention strategies. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of
the exceptionalities of children and recommended intervention techniques. |
| |
| PSY 263 |
Educational Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites:PSY 150 |
| Corequisites:None |
| This course examines the application of psychological theories and principles
to the educational process and setting. Topics include learning and cognitive theories, achievement
motivation, teaching and learning styles, teacher and learner roles,
assessment, and developmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the application of psychological theory to educational
practice. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement. |
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| PSY 281 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| Prerequisites: PSY 150 |
| Corequisites: None |
| This course provides an examination of the various
psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and
experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is
placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment
of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to
distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as
demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation
Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral
sciences. |
