| NOTE: |
Academic Credits - The number of academic credits for each course
is the number of credits earned in one semester with successful completion
of that course.
Prerequisite and Corequisite - “Prerequisite” means that
the listed course[s] must be successfully completed with the indicated grade.
A “corequisite” may be taken in the same semester. |
| Course
# |
Course
Description |
Credits |
| PSY 101 |
Introduction to
Psychology -- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 025,
ENG 032, MAT 044 or assessment/waiver. Surveys behavior and
cognitive processes as they affect the individual. The course
focuses on biological foundations, learning processes, research
methodologies, personality, human development, and abnormal
psychology. 3 lecture hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| PSY 201 |
Lifespan Development
-- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 111, PSY 101.
Examines human growth and development through the prenatal, child,
adolescent, and adult periods of life. Physical, emotional,
psychosocial, and cognitive influences from conception to death
will be addressed. 3 lecture hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| PSY 205 |
Abnormal Psychology
-- Prerequisites: "C" or better in ENG 111, PSY 101.
Examines theories and research related to abnormal behavior with
primary emphasis on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of
psychological disorders. 3 lecture hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| PSY 210 |
Drugs and Human
Behavior -- Prerequisites: ENG 111, PSY 101.
Examines theories and research related to human drug use and abuse.
Drug pharmacology; physiological effects of drugs on the nervous
system; social and psychological issues affecting drug abuse; the
treatment, effects, prevention of substance abuse; and therapeutic
uses of drugs in mental illness will be addressed. 3 lecture
hours. |
3
|
| |
|
| PSY 240 |
Human Sexuality --
Prerequisite: PSY 101. This course offers a perspective on
the physiological, psychological and sociological nature to the
human sexual response. It provides an overview of research in the
field, methods of treatment and therapy for sexual problems, and a
format for discussion of societal issues concerning sexual conduct.
3 lecture hours.
|
3
|
| |
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| PSY 253 |
Introduction to Social
Psychology -- Prerequisites: SOC 111, PSY 101.
The study of social psychology as a science, and how social
psychologists study the interactions within and between
individuals, social groups and institutions. 3 lecture
hours.
|
3
|
| |
|
| PSY 280 |
Health
Psychology -- Prerequisite: PSY 101. An
introduction to the field of health psychology with emphasis on how
the mind-body interaction influences health and health-related
behaviors. The course uses the biopsychosocial model to study major
illnesses, health enhancing and health damaging behaviors, and
alternative “holistic” modalities for treatment. Focus
is on the use of psychological principles to enhance health,
prevent disease, identify risk factors, and shape public opinion.
Students explore their own health and health practices as an
approach to understanding health dynamics. 3 lecture
hours.
|
3
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