PSYCHOLOGY: Course Descriptions
- PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
- This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 095.
- PSY 150 - General Psychology
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: Proficiency in reading or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 095.
- PSY 241 - Developmental Psychology
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PSY 150.
- PSY 244 - Child Development I
- This course provides an introduction to the study of child development and examines the growth and development of children from conception through early childhood. Topics include historical and theoretical perspectives, terminology, research and observation techniques as well as physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and change. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the early stages of child development.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PSY 150.
- PSY 245 - Child Development II
- This course examines the growth and development of children during early and middle childhood. Emphasis is placed on factors influencing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth and change. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of early and middle child development.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PSY 244.
- PSY 265 - Behavioral Modification
- This course is an applied study of trhe factors influencing human behavior and strategies for behavioral change. Emphasis is placed on cognitive-behavioral theory, behavioral assessment, practical applications of condiionaing techniques, and maintenance of adaptive behavior patterns. Upon completion, students should be able to implement basic learning principles to effect behavioral changes in self and others.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PSY 150.
- PSY 281 - Abnormal Psychology
- 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.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 0.
- Semester Hours Credit: 3.
- Prerequisite: PSY 150.