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3.00 Credits
PSY 105 (Formerly SS 132) - Introduction to Psychology This is a survey of the major areas of psychology, including human growth and development, social behavior, cognition, learning, personality theory, personal adjustment, abnormal behavior and psychological measurement (3 Credits).
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3.00 Credits
PSY 205 (Formerly SS 231) - Developmental Psychology This course studies the developmental changes in intellectual, emotional, motor and social behavior from infancy to adulthood. Special emphasis is given to the influence of heredity and to physiological, educational and social variances in the emotional and intellectual growth of the individual (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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3.00 Credits
PSY 210 (Formerly SS 232) - Psychology of Adjustment This course offers a functional approach to well-being. It examines the dynamics of personality as well as the capacity that human beings have to face, adapt and effectively cope with a rapidly changing environment. Within the framework of a socio-cultural approach, the course emphasizes self-understanding as a key aspect of adjustment (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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3.00 Credits
PSY 212 (Formerly SS 233 Abnormal Psychology) This course is designed to produce an understanding of the etiologies, characteristics, diagnoses, treatments and prognoses of a variety of exceptionalities that have limiting effects on human potential (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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3.00 Credits
PSY 215 (Formerly SS 242) - Adulthood and Aging This course provides an inter-disciplinary approach to its topic and considers the stigma of old age, the psychological problems of aging, the significance of individual differences in facing these problems, financial and legal strategies for surviving in old age, and the care and institutionalization of the elderly (3 Credits). Prerequisite: PSY 105
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3.00 Credits
PSY245 (formerly SSS215) - Drugs and Behavior This course will provide an in-depth examination of the major drugs both legal and illegal used in American society. Concentration will be on the effects of recreational and prescription drugs on human health and behavior. (3 Credits)
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3.00 Credits
PSY250 (formerly SSC250) - Social Psychology Study of individual thoughts, emotions, and behavior as affected by cultural and social stimuli. Emphasis on the analysis of human conduct in social settings. This course will introduce major approaches, debates, and theories of Social Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on relating course content to students life experiences. (3 Credits) Prerequisite: PSY105
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the fundamental principles of human judgement and decision-making. Students will learn about theoretical models of optimal decision-making and evaluate how closely these models align with how people make decisions in real-life situations. Discussions and activities will center on identifying ways of improving human judgement and decision-making through the application of research-based principles. Core topics will include (among others): rationality and emotion, the gamblers fallacy, mental accounting, value and utility, Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis (MAUT), biases in moral thinking, utilitarianism, assessments of risk, and mental self-control. (3 credits) Prerequisite: PHL105 OR PHL125 OR NUR310
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3.00 Credits
This course will familiarize students with a variety of personality theories, their history, and applications. We will consider theories that address personality development and implications for normal and abnormal development. We will also explore research questions such as stability of personality over time and situations, cultural differences in personality, and personality measurement. (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSY105
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to PTA is a groundwork course in this curriculum to introduce the student to the field of physical therapy. The course provides base building information and skills with which the student must demonstrate proficiency. A minimum final grade of 3.0 is required in order to continue through the PTA curriculum. The material will be expansive inclusive of topics such as state and federal practice laws and regulations, the PTAs role as a health care provider, the scope and practice of a PTA, documentation basics, safety considerations, vital sign monitoring and gait and transfer techniques. The course will integrate classroom material with a lab component to solidify knowledge requiring execution and technique. (3 Credits)
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