Psychology

Courses

PSY 118: Interpersonal Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development.

PSY 150: General Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.

Prerequisites

ENG 002 or BSP 4002

Notes

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

PSY 237: Social Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior.
State Prerequisites

PSY 150 or SOC 210

Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

PSY 241: Developmental Psych

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.
State Prerequisite Courses
PSY 150
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences.

PSY 243: Child Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides an overview of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development from conception through adolescence. Topics include theories and research, interaction of biological and environmental factors, language development, learning and cognitive processes, social relations, and moral development. Upon completion, students should be able to identify typical and atypical childhood behavior patterns as well as appropriate strategies for interacting with children.
State Prerequisite Courses
PSY 150
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

PSY 263: Educational Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course examines the application of psychological theories and principles to the educational process and setting. Topics include learning and cognitive theories, achievement motivation, teaching and learning styles, teacher and learner roles, assessment, and developmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of psychological theory to educational practice.
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.

PSY 281: Abnormal Psychology

Program
Psychology
Credits 3 Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Experience Hours
0
This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.
State Prerequisite Courses
PSY 150
Notes
This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Social/ Behavioral Sciences. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences