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PSYCHOLOGY (PSY) Courses






PSY 101 • Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.

Survey of the science of psychology including history and systems, physiology, development, sensation and perception, learning theory, abnormal psychology, personality, memory and cognition. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

PSY 200 • Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr.

Examines selected topics on the principles of mental health, adjustment, conflict, stress and coping processes derived from clinical and experimental research on the personal and social adjustment of the normal person. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

PSY 201 • Introduction to Research and Statistics 4 cr.

Introduction to basic concepts of experimental design and statistical analysis in psychological research. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Four lecture.

PSY 231 • Principles of Learning 3 cr.

Methods, principles, applications, and theoretical issues of learning. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

PSY 240 • Developmental Psychology 3 cr.

A survey of the issues and concepts dealing with age-related behavior and developmental changes during each of the different periods of our life span; from conception through old age and death. Current research in human development includes the physical; cognitive; and psychosocial development of each period of the life span. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

PSY 250 • Social Psychology 3 cr.

Introduction to major theories and research findings of social psychology, with emphasis on the individual and reciprocal interaction with groups, to provide an understanding of the roles of cognitive and motivational processes in social behavior. This course studies the research on such concepts as aggression, attraction, attribution, conformity, groups, helping, person perception, persuasion, language and communication. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

PSY 270 • Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.

To acquaint the student with the different areas of mental illness, including causes, symptoms and treatments. PSY 101 recommended. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.