Psychology

Classes

PSY 108 : Stress Management

This course is designed to improve the stress management skills of its students. Stress management techniques will be described and evaluated. The relationship between stress and disease will also be discussed.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

Appropriate placement scores.

PSY 110 : Personal Development

This is a structured group experience that emphasizes effective living through developing one’s own internal resources. Topics included are self programmed control, relaxation training, and interpersonal skills. The course is designed to translate other life skills into successful college adjustment. Study skills, library skills, and life planning are also discussed. This course may not transfer to some four year institutions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Appropriate placement scores.

PSY 200 : General Psychology

The course is a survey of the scientific study of psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors that influence behavior and mental processes.

Credits

3

PSY 207 : Psychology of Adjustment

This course provides an understanding of the basic principles of mental health and an understanding of the individual modes of behavior.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

As required by program.

PSY 210 : Human Growth and Development

This course is the study of the psychological, social, and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PSY 200.

PSY 211 : Child Growth and Development

This course is a systematic study of the behavior and psychological development of the child from conception to adolescence. Emphasis will be placed on principles underlying physical, mental, emotional and social development, methods of child study, and practical implications.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PSY 200

PSY 230 : Abnormal Psychology

This course is a survey of abnormal behavior and its social and biological origins. The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders and mental deficiencies will be covered.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PSY 200

PSY 260 : Statistics for the Social Sciences

This course is an introduction to the basic statistical concepts, measures, and techniques used in social science research and report writing. It includes both descriptive and inferential statistics.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Appropriate placement scores