PSY 110 – Life Span Development

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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.

PSY 150 – General Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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 for transfer … Read More

PSY 211 – Psychology of Adjustment

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of the adjustment process focusing on contemporary challenges individuals must deal with in everyday life. Topics include theories of behavior, career choices, self-understanding, coping mechanisms, human relationships, intimacy, sociocultural factors influencing healthy personal adjustment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the … Read More

PSY 237 – Social Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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 for transfer under the … Read More

PSY 239 – Psychology of Personality

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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 for transfer under … Read More

PSY 241 – Developmental Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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 for … Read More

PSY 263 – Educational Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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. … Read More

PSY 281 – Abnormal Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
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 … Read More