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PSY 100 - Principles of Applied Psychology
Introduces the general principles of psychology as they are applied to work, relationships, and growth. Includes perception, learning, development, motivation, emotion, therapy, communication, attitudes.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
PSY 116 - Psychology of Death and Dying
Focuses on psychological aspects of death and dying. Teaches the meaning of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications. Includes psychological, sociological, cultural, and religious views of death.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
PSY 120 - Human Relations
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 126 - Psychology for Business and Industry
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 195 - Topics In
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 200 - Principles of Psychology
Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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PSY 210 - Statistics for Behavioral Science
Introduces the principles and processes of statistics for behavioral science research. Focuses on selection and application of appropriate statistical tests and accurate interpretation of behavioral science data. Utilizes statistical software for conducting statistical analysis
Lecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 and Corequisite: MTH 245 or equivalent
4 credits
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PSY 211 - Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences
Introduces the principles and processes of various research methods for applying the scientific method to understanding behavior. Includes preparation for and fundamental experience with designing, conducting, interpreting, and evaluating behavioral science research studies. Prepares students for creating APA-style research manuscripts to summarize research.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 AND PSY 210 (currently PSY 213) or departmental approval.
4 credits
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PSY 215 - Psychopathology
Explores historical views and current perspectives of psychopathology. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of treatments. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 200 or departmental approval.
3 credits
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PSY 216 - Social Psychology
Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Acquaints students with a scientific understanding of how the presence of other people, interactions with other people, and other situational factors influence human thoughts and behaviors. The assignments in the course require college-level reading, analysis of scholarly studies, and coherent communication through written reports (including the production of at least one APA-formatted individual writing assignment).
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 or departmental consent.
3 credits
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PSY 219 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
Examines the systematic study of behavior and experience as it occurs in different cultures. Covers the interaction and interpretation of culture and development, self and identity, personality, gender, cognition, emotion, communication, physical health, mental health, and social behavior.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology
Traces development in context from pre-conception to death, including the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Examines methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to lifespan development. Addresses the interrelatedness of developmental domains, as well as the interdependent influences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in Psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
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PSY 231 - Life Span Human Development I
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
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
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
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 260 - Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse
Examines how psychoactive drugs interact with the body and the brain. Explores the use of prescription psychoactive drugs in American culture. Differentiates use and abuse of psychoactive substances so that symptoms of abuse can be identified in a person. Investigates various treatments of substance abuse.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: PSY 200, PSY 201 or divisional approval.
3 credits