Psychology
PSY100 Introduction to Psychology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces perspectives in psychology; scientific methods of inquiry; biological foundations; sensation and perception; consciousness, learning, emotion, and motivation; personality theory; abnormal behavior; and therapeutic interventions. F, W, Sp. Su
PSY101 Psychology of Human Relations
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Explores basic principles of psychology necessary for enhancing self-understanding, effective communication, and development of positive interpersonal relationships. Covers attaining emotional well-being, determining values and setting goals, and dealing with problems and changes in interpersonal relations resulting from an individual's growth and development. F, W, Sp. Su
PSY104 Psychology in the Workplace
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on a number of important factors for effective performance in the workplace. Inclues communication styles, developing conflict resolution skills, employee selection process, goal setting, time managment, diversity and cultral sensitivity, stress management, and work conditions. Covers the history of work in the United States. F, W, Sp, Su.
PSY201 General Psychology-Biological Emphasis
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Focuses on psychology as a science stressing history, methodology, the biological foundations of behavior, human development, sensation, and perception. F, W, Sp, Su
PSY202 General Psychology-Cognitive Emphasis
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Presents an overview to the operation of cognitive processes. Includes principles of learning, memory, cognition, motivation, emotion, and stress. Recommended that students take PSY201 prior to this course. F, W, Sp, Su
PSY203 General Psychology-Clinical/Social Emphasis
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Covers principles and theories of personality, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, social influence, and stress. Recommended that students take PSY201 prior to this course. F, W, Sp, Su
PSY206 Introduction to Social Psychology
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Introduces the problems, theories, and methods of social psychology. Emphasizes diverse ways in which social influences alter an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions. Examines prejudice, conformity, leadership, and aggression and how they affect such events as wars, sexuality, discrimination, violence, and interpersonal attraction. Recommended that students take PSY201 prior to this course. Offered as needed.
PSY237 Life Span Development
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Surveys human growth and development from genetics and conception through prenatal development, birth, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and death and bereavement. Prerequisite: PSY201. F, W, Sp, Su
PSY239 Introduction to Abnormal Behavior
3 credit hours, 3 Lecture hours
Explores the psychology of abnormal behavior. Provides a foundation for understanding the nature of psychopathology, diagnosis, and classification. Covers a number of specific disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, personality disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, substance-related disorders, and psycho-physiological disorders. Prerequisite: PSY201. F, W, Sp, Su
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