COURSE

DESCRIPTION

PREREQUISITES

2301

General Psychology

General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. General Psychology is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2306

Human Sexuality

This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives – biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom.

Satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2307

Adolescent Psychology

This course explores the physical, behavioral, mental, emotional, and social changes that accompany growth and development in adolescence. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of theories, research, issues, and applications related to adolescent development.

Satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2308

Child Psychology

This course will address psychological development from conception through middle childhood with references to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors, human interaction, social structures and cultural forces in development.

Satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2314

Lifespan Growth & Development

Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death. PSYC 2314 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2315

Psychology of Adjustment

Study of the processes involved in adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments

Satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2316

Psychology of Personality

Study of various approaches to determinants, development, and assessment of personality.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2317

Statistical Methods in Psychology

This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological research and assessment. It includes measurement, characteristics of distributions; measures of central tendency and variability; transformed scores; correlation and regression; probability theory; and hypotheses testing and inference. PSYC 2317 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; completed and passed MATH 1314; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2319

Social Psychology

Study of individual behavior within the social environment. Topics may include socio-psychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, group processes, self, social cognition, and research methods. PSYC 2319 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2320

Abnormal Psychology

This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues. PSYC 2320 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite

2330

Biological Psychology

An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders, and other complex behaviors. PSYC 2330 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.

Completed and passed PSYC 2301; satisfied the requirements for college-level reading and writing skills or take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360 as a co-requisite