Psychology Course
Descriptions
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology ...
3 Examination of behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic,
humanistic, and biological viewpoints in psychology. Includes learning
principles and applications, perception, motivation, emotions, stress,
psychobiology, personality, abnormal behavior, and approaches to
therapy.
PSY 201 Child Psychology ...
3 Prerequisite: PSY 101. Study of human development from
conception to adolescence, emphasizing both current and historical
approaches to research and theory, genetic and environmental influences on
development, and sequence and timing of physical, mental, and personality
development throughout years of childhood.
PSY 210 Human Growth and Development ...
3
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Survey of basis of human growth and
development. Review of emotional, mental, physical, and social needs of
children, adolescents, and adults. Analysis of multiple factors that
influence and shape behavior and personality.
PSY 215 Adolescent Psychology ...
3 Prerequisite: PSY 101. Introduction to physical, mental,
personality, and social developments unique to adolescence. Focus mainly
on factors influencing normal development, but some abnormal behaviors
discussed. Biological, psychological, cultural, and historical
perspectives considered.
PSY 216 Abnormal Psychology ...
3
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Survey of abnormal/deviant behavior,
including causes and theories of anxiety disorders, psychoses, mental
retardation, drug abuse, sexual disorders, criminal behavior, and other
selected topics. Includes discussion of diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of these disorders.
PSY 220 Personality Theories ...
3
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Study of major theories of
personality with emphasis on developmental influence and integration of
behavior. Theories surveyed represent dynamic, humanistic, cognitive,
and
behavioral perspectives. Issues such as self-concept, structure of
personality, social adjustment, self-management, and maladjustment and
therapy are considered within context of each theoretical system. Fall
PSY 225 Psychology of Aging ...
3 Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examination of psychological
processes of aging involving sensory, sexual, intellectual, and
personality changes in later life with some attention to common mental
disorders in the aged. Fall.
PSY 230 Social Psychology ...
3
Prerequisite: PSY 101. Study of social interaction of
individuals and psychological principles and concepts involved in these
relationships. Discussion of social perceptions, values, attitudes,
prejudice, social influence, group dynamics, leadership, and other group
processes. Spring
PSY 290 Special Topics in Psychology ... 1-3
Selected studies in the field of psychology. Topics may
include: psychological aspects of death, gender, issues in forensic
psychology, diversity studies, preparation for marriage, child-rearing
practices, and various other issues. Course may be repeated as topics vary
by semester.
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