Psychology Courses
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.
PSYC 1030 General PsychologyCredit Hrs: 3
Pre-req: DSPR 0800, DSPW 0800
Co-req: None
General Psychology is an introductory survey course which explores the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include: the history of psychology, research methodology, psychobiology, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy.
PSYC 2120 Social PsychologyCredit Hrs: 3
re-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.
PSYC 2130 Life Span 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.
