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List of Courses

Psychology

  • PSY 200 Principles of Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics that cover physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy and social psychology. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 205 Personal Conflict and Crisis Management (3 Cr.)

    Studies the effective recognition and handling of personal and interpersonal conflicts. Discusses cooperative roles of public and private agencies, management of family disturbances, child abuse, rape, suicide and related cases. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 215 Abnormal Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Reading prerequisite required. Prerequisite: PSY 200, 201, or 202. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 216 Social Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes and motivation. Prerequisite PSY 200, 201, or 202. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 230 Developmental Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a life-span perspective on the development of the person's physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 235 Child Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child's growth. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • PSY 236 Adolescent Psychology (3 Cr.)

    Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Reading prerequisite required. Lecture 3 hours per week.