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Course Criteria
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Scientific view of abnormal behavior and mental illness covers historical overview, unscientific attitudes and legends; emergence of science; movements; classifications; origins of behavior; personality; defensive reactions; psychoneuroses; functional and organic psychosis; addiction; mental deficiency; psychosis of the aged; criminal psychosis; diagnostic procedures and types of therapy. Also examines modern mental hospitals and clinics and discusses professional disciplines. Three class hours weekly.
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Recommended background: PSY 101. Considers psychological principles, applications and methods relating to problems in business, industry and the professions. Topics include management, development, behavioral engineering/productivity, motivation, leadership, social interactions, job selection and adjustment and research methods. A lecture, discussion and case study approach is taken. Three class hours weekly. Alternate academic years
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. An understanding of the psychological and sociological implications of growing old. Examines what the aging process involves and how it affects the individual in various aspects of everyday life. Also examined is the phenomenon of death as it affects the individual and society. Students examine the psychological problems involved in dealing with death as well as practical problems such as funeral preparation and expense. Three class hours weekly. Every academic year
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Introduction to the foundations of human development across the life span. Developmental processes and issues characterizing various stages of aging are studied, with attention to the interrelationships of the various stages and intergenerational issues. Three class hours weekly.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examines sport psychology and motivation, goal-setting, group dynamics. Characteristics of successful athletes, coaching and counseling young athletes, motivational theories, team development, attribution theories, female athletes, building athletes' self-esteem. Focuses on the perspective of coaches and counselors in educational and community settings. Three class hours weekly. Alternate academic years
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Studies contemporary issues. A reading and discussion oriented format. Topics include learning and motivation, perception and consciousness, psychology, literature and art, stress, and distress. Three class hours weekly.
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examines human growth and development from conception to puberty. Students are exposed to a scientific perspective regarding theory and research in the areas of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development. Topics include childbirth, language development, child abuse and parenting styles. Three class hours weekly. Every academic year
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Prerequisite: PSY 101. Examines the growth and behavior of the adolescent and young adult. Studies the effect of physical and environmental changes on the individual, physical, social, emotional, and personal growth and development. Considers individual differences, applications of development and the effect of rapidly changing times. Three class hours weekly.
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Recommended background: PSY 101. Focusing on working with children in an educational setting, course introduces students to the various exceptionalities, characteristics of children with exceptionalities, federal and state laws, educational implications, and strategies for working effectively with families and other professionals. Off-campus observations may be required; students must provide their own transportation.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: PSY 101. Introductory orientation to the psychology of human behavior related to substance use, abuse, and dependence; aims and methods of psychological investigation; the impact of alcohol and drug use on the individual, family, and community. A review of alcohol, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and illegal substances is examined and discussed. 3 class hours weekly. Offered upon indication of need
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