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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on adolescent behavior. The emphasis is on growth and change- physiological, psychological /interpersonal and sociocultural. Issues of particular concern to adolescents will be presented and discussed. Some selected topics are: peer pressure, the sexual issue, the availability of drugs, establishing a separate identity, dating and relationships and finally the transition to adulthood. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the study of how people influence each other. Topics to be covered include: liking and loving, aggression and violence, obedience and compliance, helping in emergencies, attitudes, prejudice and gender bias. In addition, social perception and group behavior will be examined. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
In this course the student will learn about concepts, theories, and issues in Psychopathology (the study of mental illness and behavioral disorders). Topics will include historical background, mental health professionals, legal issues, normality/abnormality, etiology/assessment/diagnosis/ therapy, anxiety/stress/depression, personality disorders, sexual deviance, schizophrenia, neurological dysfunction, substance abuse, and Psychophysiological disorders. The application of Psychology to personal problem solving will also be explored. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chairperson. (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring, Summer
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine the concept of personality from four theoretical perspectives: Psychodynamic, trait, learning, and humanistic. Representative theories of each perspective are discussed in terms of basic conceptualizations, methods of assessment, development, research and clinical applications. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a scientific foundation for the understanding of the Psychological, physiological, social and behavioral aspects of human sexuality. In addition to studying historical changes in sexual practices and attitudes, the course will review and evaluate current research, issues and concerns about sexuality in order to provide contemporary and relevant curriculum material. Topics include Psychosexual development, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexual anatomy, alternate methods of reproduction, pregnancy/birth, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, sex education, sexism, love and attraction, sexual abuse, sexual dysfunctions, sex therapy, paraphilia, and sexuality through the life cycle. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
Health Psychology is the study of psychological factors that affect health and illness. This course will apply a scientific and research perspective to the study of health promoting and health damaging behaviors. Using a biopsychosocial approach, behavioral patterns that result in cardiovascular disease, cancer, alcoholism, sexually transmitted diseases and other conditions will be explored. Course content will focus on stress and the immune system, stress management techniques, the health care system, risk taking, culture-bound syndromes, diversity issues, social support and the role of the patient. Prerequisite: PSY 101, PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission from department chairperson. (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will present current scientific theory and research related to formal learning environments. Individual differences in cognitive, social, and emotional development, and the implications for the teaching/learning process will be explored. These general areas will be addressed through more specific topics including growth and development, learning theories, moral development, motivation, and classroom management. In addition, issues related to teaching in a diverse society will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission from Department Chair (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will deal primarily with the Psychological correlates of development and transitions during adulthood. Specifically, the course will focus on such topics as what it means to be an adult, the meaning of marriage, the meaning of work, being a parent, divorce, the empty nest syndrome, mid-life crisis, retirement, and facing death. Biological and social factors will be taken into consideration, as will Psychological theories and individual responses to stages and passages throughout adulthood. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive overview of normal human development throughout the life span. It will apply a scientific and research perspective to understanding both age-related change and consistency. The course will examine physical, cognitive, social and emotional development at every stage of life, with an emphasis on continuity and discontinuity of development as we progress from one stage of life to the next. Additionally, students will learn about those theories and research methods which are most pertinent to the study of lifespan development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department Chair (3,0) 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course will enable students to explore a specific subfield or topic of interest in Psychology, in a challenging atmosphere, with emphasis on student participation and written assignments. The subject for a particular semester will be announced prior to registration. Possible topics include but are not limited to: consumer behavior, health Psychology, Psychology and the Law, sports Psychology, and parapsychology. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 130 or PSY 131 or permission of Department chair (3,0) 3 credits
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