Psychology

PSY 100 (2-3 CR)
Principles of Applied Psychology

Introduces the general principles of psychology as they are applied to work, relationships, and growth. Includes perception, learning, development, motivation, emotion, therapy, communication, attitudes. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

PSY 105 (3 CR)
Psychology of Personal Adjustment

Introduces psychological principles that contribute to a well-adjusted personality. Considers the effects of stress and coping with the problems of everyday life. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 126 (3 CR)
Psychology for Business and Industry

Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment. Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications. May include techniques for selection and supervision of personnel. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 200 (3 CR)
Principles of Psychology

Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations. Includes topics such as: physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Students may not receive credit toward graduation requirements for both PSY 200 and PSY 201 nor for both PSY 200 and PSY 202. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 201-202 (3 CR) (3 CR)
Introduction to Psychology I-II

May be taken out of sequence.

Examines human and animal behavior, relating experimental studies to practical problems. Includes topics such as sensation/perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, stress, development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology. Students may not receive credit toward graduation requirements for both PSY 200 and PSY 201 nor for both PSY 200 and PSY 202. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 215 (3 CR)
Abnormal Psychology

Prerequisite: PSY 200 or PSY 201 or divisional approval.

Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 216 (3 CR)
Social Psychology

Prerequisite PSY 200, PSY 201, or PSY 202.

Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations. Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 220 (3 CR)
Introduction to Behavior Modification

Studies the history of behaviorism and the principles and applications of behavior modification. Emphasizes observation and application of behavior modification principles. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 230 (3 CR)
Developmental Psychology

Studies the development of the individual from conception to death. Follows a lifespan perspective on the developmental tasks of the person’s physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 231-232 (3 CR) (3 CR)
Life Span Human Development I-II

May be taken out of sequence.

Investigates human behavior through the life cycle. Describes physical, cognitive and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 236 (3 CR)
Adolescent Psychology

Studies development of the adult personality. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 266 (3 CR)
Psychology of Death and Dying

Focuses on psychological aspects of death and dying. Teaches the meaning of death and ways of handling its personal and social implications. Includes psychological, sociological, cultural, and religious views of death. Lecture 3 hours per week.