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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course provides an introduction to human behavior and mental processes, so that students will become conversant with the history of psychology, as well as current issues and careers in psychology. Core topics include critical thinking and research methods in psychology; neuroscience; and learning. Additional topics may include social behavior, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, human development, cognitive psychology, emotions/stress/health, cross-cultural psychology, and community psychology. Students can expect to come out of this class with a basic knowledge and understand of psychological concepts, methods, and issues, and a solid foundation for further study in the field of psychology. Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100) or placement by testing into ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101).
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3.00 Credits
CKR, SS - Students in this course will explore contemporary issues of human behavior and motivation, interpersonal communication, as well as leadership and management styles. Special emphasis will be placed on helping students to develop human relations skills and the ability to address and negotiate the complexities of multicultural difference in the workplace. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 090 (formerly ENG 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100).
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course examines the biological, psychological, and social determinants of human sexuality and sexual behavior. Students will learn about topics related to sexual development (physical and psychological), sexual health, and sexual behavior, throughout the course, the cultural and psychological influences on sexual behavior and perceptions will be addressed. Note: This course will deal with mature content. Parental permission will be required for students who are under 18 years of age. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 090 (formerly ENG 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100).
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course examines patterns of development and theories regarding human physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development through the lifespan. Students will learn to apply models of human development, apply major developmental theories and methods, and draw multiple interpretations from careful description of human behavior across cultures. Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of an introductory college level course in one of the following disciplines: anthropology, psychology or sociology or education with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Completion of ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course examines the major theories, research methods, and research findings of cognitive psychology. The historical development of the field and connections to other major theories of learning will also be discussed. Students will explore the complex mental processes that support learning, memory and problem solving. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding the applications of cognitive psychology to fields such as business, education, and the law. Prerequisite(s): Completion of PSYC& 100 (formerly PSYCH 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Completion of ENGL& 101 (formerly ENG 101) with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course provides an introduction to human behavior patterns culturally labeled as mental illness, examining theories and constructions of psychological disorders currently used in U.S. society. Students will learn to describe the major categories of disorders, their etiology, incidence, and treatment as well as cultural attitudes towards such patterns of behavior. Prerequisite(s): Completion of an introductory college course in psychology, anthropology, sociology or biology with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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5.00 Credits
CKR,SS - This comparative cross-cultural psychology course explores various psychological perspectives, such as "Western", "Eastern", and "African", with the assumpthat psychological theories are deeply rooted in the underlying socio-cultural assumptions from which they emerge. Students will explore the impact of culture on cognition, development, emotion, motivation, health and disorders, individual and group behavior, and intercultural perceptions and interaction, while examining ethical issues relevant to conducting research across cultures. Prerequisite(s): Completion of one of the following with a grade of 2.0 or higher: ANTH& 205 (formerly ANTH 201), ANTH& 206 (formerly ANTH 202), or college level psychology or college level sociology.
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5.00 Credits
CKR,GS,SS - This course in the psychology of work explores interpersonal behavior in the context of organizations and bureaucracies at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Students will develop skills that enhance performances at these levels, and understand multicultural differences in the workplace and other formal settings. Special emphasis will be placed on evaluating the nature and role of diversity in the workplace and business environment. Diversity is conceptualized as phenomena that include dimensions such as gender, cultural/racial/ethnic variables, sexual orientation, disability, religious preferences, etc. Prerequisite(s): Completion of ENGL 090 (formerly ENG 090) with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing in ENGL 100 (formerly ENG 100).
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course explores fundamental sociological principles and seeks to describe individuals in both group and societal contexts. Students will learn to use sociological thinking to develop a lens through which to view and experience the world. They will apply sociological methods to articulate the nature and function of culture, socialization, social interaction, inequality, stratification, and dissent. Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with or completion of ENGL 100 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
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5.00 Credits
SS - This course introduces students to the dynamics of inequality in the United States by examining social statuses such as race, class, gender, and sexuality. Students explore how such social statuses are interconnected, how each is embedded in the social structure and how the lives of individuals develop in the context of their social position in society. Students will learn to locate themselves within local and national contexts and explore their own relationship to social institutions, power, and privilege. Students also will discuss strategies for change, such as political agency and social policy.
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