Catalog 2021-22 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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PSY 101 - Psychology & Human Relations 3.00 credits
Focuses on practical and personal applications of psychological principles. Encourages applications of psychological principles to daily living and to human interactions such as work, leisure, school, and relationships.
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PSY 201A - General Psychology I 3.00 credits
Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include history, research methods, brain and behavior, genes and environment, human development, and sensing and perception. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. PSY 201A is the recommended first class in the series. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 201M - General Psychology I 5.00 credits
Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include history, research methods, brain and behavior, genes and environment, human development, sensing and perception, consciousness, and learning. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 202A - General Psychology II 3.00 credits
Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include varieties of consciousness, learning, memory, thinking, language and intelligence, and motivation. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. Recommended: PSY 201A. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 202M - General Psychology II 5.00 credits
Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include memory, thinking, language and intelligence, motivation, personality, emotion and health, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 203A - General Psychology III 3.00 credits
Introduction to the general principles of psychology. Topics include personality, emotion and health, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology. Note – the introduction to psychology series does not have to be taken in order. Recommended: PSY 201A. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 225 - Abnormal Psychology I 3.00 credits
Overview of biological, psychological, and social causes of abnormal behavior. Specific topics include models, classification system, and assessment of abnormal behavior. Anxiety, mood, personality, and stress disorders are covered during the course of the term. Prerequisite: WRI 121.
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PSY 226 - Abnormal Psychology II 3.00 credits
Overview of legal and ethical issues related to abnormal psychology. Specific disorders covered include dissociative, substance use, schizophrenia, childhood and adolescent. Suicide is examined as a topic specific to abnormal psychology. Various treatment modalities are also reviewed. Prerequisite: PSY 225.
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PSY 228 - Positive Psychology 4.00 credits
This course explores the components necessary to help a person flourish in their environment by addressing the biopsychosocial aspects that contribute to positive behaviors and human strengths. Material will provide an overview of the theories of happiness, importance of self-care and positive social cognitions, utilizing strengths in personal and professional venues, and means of achieving healthy relationships personally and with one’s community. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
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PSY 233 - Psychology of Violence and Aggression 4.00 credits
This course addresses the developmental, social, physiological, and cultural aspects that contribute to violence and aggression as well as the legal issues involved. Includes an overview of the theories of aggression, as well as factors influencing family violence, violent children, mob mentality, hate crimes, war and terrorism, stalking, sex crimes, and murder. Prerequisite: WRI 121 or placement into WRI 121.
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PSY 235 - Human Growth & Development I 3.00 credits
A biosocial study of human development from conception to adolescence. Discusses the biological and social processes, i.e., cognition, personality, emotion, and social, affecting the developing child. Applications to health care, family, and education are discussed. Recommended: Previous coursework in psychology.
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PSY 236 - Human Growth & Development II 3.00 credits
A psychological study of the continuing development of the human being from adolescence through old age and death. Discussion focuses on the social and healthcare issues of adulthood. Applications to healthcare, family, and social policy. Prerequisite: PSY 235.
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PSY 244 - Research Methods 3.00 credits
Overview of the techniques of research. Emphasis is placed on techniques of quantitative research, including experimental, quasi-experimental, field, and survey research methods. Students are engaged in developing an APA research proposal based on current psychological literature. Prerequisite: MTH 105 with a grade of “C or better or MTH 243 with a grade of “C” or better.
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