Academic Courses

Psychology

NOTE: All prerequisite courses listed must be passed with a grade of "C" or better.

PSYC 095 Psychology and You
3-0-3
This course will increase the students’ self-awareness and their awareness of the effect of their behavior on others. The course will be largely experiential in nature and will involve students in a variety of individual and small group activities. With a broader perspective of human behavior, students will be better able to make decisions and commitments and will therefore have more responsi-bility for their own lives. Credit will not be applied toward graduation.

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
3-0-3
This course focuses on the scientific study of human and animal behavior, including mental processes. Among the subjects studied are the effect of the body on behavior, how people think and learn, what motivates individuals, how children grow and develop, and what makes people behave abnormally.

PSYC 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)
3-0-3
An introduction to Psychology. This course focuses on the scientific study of human and animal behavior, including mental process. Among the subjects studied are the effect of the body on behavior, how people think and learn, what motivates individuals, how children grow and develop, and what makes people behave abnormally. In addition, the course requires participation in seminars, the close interpretive reading of primary texts, and the writing of academic essays that focus on the interpretation of primary texts. Corequisite: English 101H. Fulfills Interpretive Studies requirement.

PSYC 110 Introduction to Applied Psychology: Principles of Behavior in Everyday Life
3-0-3
This course will focus on the application of psychological principles and theories to four common settings: education, health, law and business. Interpretation of basic statistics used in applied psychology research, methods of data collection and ethical considerations in conducting research outside the laboratory will be examined.

PSYC 201 Child Psychology
3-0-3
Examines the development of the child from conception to adolescence. The influences of heredity as well as developmental processes such as physical maturation, cognitive changes, personality and social growth are studied. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101.

PSYC 202 Human Sexuality
3-0-3
Explores sexual behavior and sexual attitudes of individuals throughout the lifespan. It examines ways in which an individual’s perceptions, learning, motivation and personality, along with cultural factors such as gender, ethnicity, religion and socioeconomic status shape his or her sexual attitudes and behaviors. Students will learn to critically analyze, reflect upon and evaluate different theoretical perspectives from psychology as well as from the related sciences. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101. Fulfills American/Global Diversity requirement.

PSYC 205 Psychopathology
3-0-3
Principal forms of maladaptive behavior, both personal and societal. Etiology, symptomatology and treatment are viewed from both the theoretical and practical points of view. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101.

PSYC 211 Personality Theory
3-0-3
Examines major theories of personality with emphasis on psychological growth and development. Representatives of the psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic perspectives are reviewed. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101.

PSYC 215 Developmental Psychology
3-0-3
Emotional, personality, cognitive, physiological and other related growth and development processes over the life span. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101. Fulfills American/Global Diversity, Writing Intensive requirements.

PSYC 221 Social Psychology
3-0-3
Examines the behavior of the individual in the social environment. Topics include attitudes, conformity, persuasion, prejudice, aggression and attraction. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or SSCI 101.