Psychology Courses
PSY 101 General Psychology ICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPM Mods. 1-3, DSPW 0800
Co-Req: None
An introduction to the methods, findings, and terminology in psychology. Emphasis will be placed in the following areas: history, philosophy of science, methodology, statistics, physiology, development, motivation, emotion, altered states of consciousness, sleep and dreaming, sensation, and perception.
PSY 102 General Psychology IICredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores
Co-Req: None
An introduction to the methods, findings, and terminology in the following areas: learning, memory, cognitive processes, verbal behavior, tests and measurements, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, behavior therapy, somatic therapy, human sexuality, and applied and social psychology.
PSY 201 Social PsychologyCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores
Co-Req: None
A study of the methods and findings in social psychology with an emphasis on the following areas: conformity, mass communication, propaganda, persuasion, self-justification, human aggression, prejudice, human attraction, and communication.
PSY 202 Abnormal PsychologyCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800 or acceptable placement scores
Co-Req: None
This course will serve as an introduction to abnormal psychology. Topics will include an overview of the DSM IV classifications of psychopathology, current understanding of the etiology of mental disorders, and the techniques used to evaluate and treat mental disorders.
PSY 261 Developmental PsychologyCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: DSPR 0800, DSPM Mods. 1-3, DSPW 0800
Co-Req: None
A course presenting an overview of human growth and development throughout the life-span. The theories of Piaget, Erickson, Bandura, Maslow, and other contemporary theorists are explored, and the data supporting each theory examined. Applications of the data to wide variety of settings is examined and discussed. The course focuses on identifying the processes which either enhance or hinder the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and verbal development of the individual throughout the life-span.
