- PSY 1 - Preparation for College
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Teaches good habits of listening, studying, and exam-taking. Especially recommended for students who are in academic difficulty after one semester of college. Students may re- register for the course in subsequent quarters as necessary until the course objectives are completed.
Lecture 1-3 hours per week.
1-3 credits
- PSY 99 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- PSY 105 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment
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Introduces psychological principles that contribute to well- adjusted personality. Considers the effects of stress and coping with the problems of everyday life.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 115 - Health Psychology
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Studies the psychology of healthy behavior. Applies psychological principles to preventative health care. Covers topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress, life- styles, and habits.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 120 - Human Relations
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Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 125 - Interpersonal Relationships
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Studies individual behavior as it affects the individual's relationships. Considers such topics as attitudes, needs, values, leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teaches constructive methods of interpersonal problem solving.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 126 - Psychology for Business and Industry
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Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 135 - Child Care Psychology
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Analyzes the development of the child from conception to adolescence with concentration on physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth patterns. Includes theory, research, and practical applications. Provides background for careers involving continuous work with children.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 165 - Psychology of Human Sexuality
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Focuses on scientific investigation of human sexuality and psychological and social implications of such research. Considers socio-cultural influences, the physiology and psychology of sexual response patterns, sexual dysfunctions, and development of relationships.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- PSY 199 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology
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Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology I
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Examines human and animal behavior, relating experimental studies to practical problems. Includes topics such as sensation/perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, stress, development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 202 - Introduction to Psychology II
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Examines human and animal behavior, relating experimental studies to practical problems. Includes topics such as sensation/perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, stress, development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 213 - Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
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Introduces the principles and processes of statistics within behavioral research. Emphasizes understanding and applying statistical tests to behavioral data. Stresses recognition and use of process, based upon knowledge and understanding, over mathematical derivation. Focuses on selection of appropriate statistics, their application, and correct decisions of interpretation within a behavioral research experience.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology
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Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Prerequisite
PSY 200, 201, or 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 216 - Social Psychology
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Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Prerequisite
PSY 200, 201, or 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology
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Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person's physical, cognitive, and psychosocial growth.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 231 - Life Span Human Development I
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Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 232 - Life Span Human Development II
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Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 235 - Child Psychology
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Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child's growth.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 236 - Adolescent Psychology
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Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 237 - Adult Psychology
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Studies development of the adult personality. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional aspects of aging from early adulthood to death.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 245 - Educational Psychology
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Explores human behavior and learning in the educational context. Investigates the nature of various mental characteristics such as intelligence, interest, and knowledge. Examines their measurement and appraisal and their significance for educational goals. Prerequisite
PSY 135, 200, 201 or 202.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 250 - Law Enforcement Psychology
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Studies the psychology of police work in interpersonal or intergroup situations. Includes topics such as prejudice, suggestion, emotion, frustration, and aggression. Prerequisite
PSY 100, 125, or divisional approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- PSY 299 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
