Psychology
PSY101 General Psychology (3)
This course is a general survey course to provide the student with a broad background in principles and applications of scientific psychology. The following will be covered: 1.) The principles and proponents of psychological theories and methods of scientific inquiry. 2.) The biological basis of behavior including physiology of the brain and nervous system and the accompanying sensory systems and perceptual processes. 3.) Learning theories and cognitive processes. 4.) Theories and applications of motivation and emotion. 5.) The major domains of human life span development. 6.) The major theories of personality, detailing the major disorders, their treatments and therapy. 7.) How human interaction is influenced by the individual, a group, and the environment. The purpose of the course is to show the relevance of scientific psychology to the students and encourage the applications of the subject matter to their own lives.
PSY202 Child Psychology (3)
This course is a study of child development from conception to adolescence. Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of personality will be studied. Genetic predispostion and enviromental influences will be reviewed.
PSY205 Human Growth & Development (3)
This course highlights human development using normative scales for physical, intellectual, emotional, language, social, and personality development. The process of human growth and development across biological beginnings, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and end of life will be presented. Environmental and biological influences that affect development are reviewed.
PSY206 Social Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY101 - General Psychology
This course provides a psychological perspective of social behavior and the processes involved in being a member of a social group. Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to one another. Topics include self-concept, perception, attitude, social influence, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, group influence, and prosocial behavior. The individual as a member of a group and society is a central component of this course.
PSY280 Health Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY101 - General Psychology
Health Psychology examines the psychosocial factors relevant to general health. The course emphasis will be on the contributions of psychological theory to the encouragement of health and wellness and prevention of physical illness. Topics include stress management theories of pain and pain management, and evaluation of health-related research.
PSY290 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSY101 - General Psychology
This course is a study of emotional and behavioral disorders. Abnormal Psychology focuses on the description, causes, and treatment of abnormal behavior patterns. Classifications of disorders according to the DSM-IV, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders, will be presented. Methods of treatment, specifically psychotherapies and biomedical therapies, will be discussed.
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