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.

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.

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.