Psychology (PSY) at Rappahannock Community College
Distance Learning
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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 105 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment
- 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 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 125 - Interpersonal Relationships
- 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
- 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 199 - Supervised Study
- 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
- 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 - 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 analysisLecture 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PSY 200 and Corequisite: MTH 245 or equivalent4 credits - 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 - 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 - 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 250 - Law Enforcement Psychology
- Studies the psychology of police work in interpersonal or intergroup situations. Includes topics such as prejudice, suggestion, emotion, frustration, and aggression.3 credits
- PSY 255 - Psychological Aspects of Criminal Behavior
- Studies psychology of criminal behavior. Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white collar crime, and other deviant behaviors. Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.3 credits
- PSY 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - PSY 295 - 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.
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