Psychology Program Courses
PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
General Psychology is a one-semester course designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology and human behavior. The topics of philosophy, history, biology, learning, personality, abnormal behavior, treatment, applied memory, intelligence, motivation, consciousness, perception, and sensory are included.
PSY 201 Personal Adjustment (3)
This course is a study of psychological adjustment throughout life. Topics include behavior and adjustment in modern society, maturing self-concept, adjustment to psychological stress and prevention of maladjustment. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101.
PSY 211 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
This course is a survey of personnel psychology, organizational behavior and development, and classical industrial and engineering psychology. Topics will include employee selection, performance evaluation, training, leadership, work motivation and satisfaction, organizational dynamics, accidents, stress and wellness.
PSY 222D Human Growth & Development (3)
A study of the concepts and theories of human psychological and physical development from conception to death. Emphasis will be placed on education and psychological learning theories. (Same as EDU 102D)
PSY 231 Child Psychology (3)
Psychological and physiological growth and development of the human organism, beginning with conception and continuing to adolescence. An in-depth study of the major theories of child development. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101.
PSY 232 Adolescent Psychology (3)
An introductory study of human development during the period of adolescence. The course covers physiology, cognition, social, cultural and psychological aspects of early, middle and late adolescence. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101.
PSY 240T* Selected Topics in Psychology (1-6)
Specialized topical issues and/or problems in psychology selected and studied in depth. Fifteen classroom contact hours with faculty required per credit hour. May be repeated for a maximum of six semester hours of credit to apply toward graduation requirements.
PSY 243 Psychology of Death and Dying (3)
A study of Western concepts about death and dying. An overview of terminal patients and their relationships to family, peers, medical profession, clergy, and society. A brief investigation of funeral practices and burial rituals. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101 or permission of instructor.
PSY 244D Alcohol & Drug Abuse (3)
An overview of drug abuse and use including an examination of current problems with alcohol and illicit drugs. A study of the history of drug abuse and the psychological and sociological factors involved. (Same as SOCS 2035D.)
PSY 250 Psychology of Gender Differences (3)
Psychological examination of male/female attitudes and relationships. A survey of materials related to sociological, biological and psychological differences of gender and roles. PREREQUISITE: PSY 101 OR permission of instructor.
PSY 251D Social Psychology (3)
A study of social behavior on human interaction. Topics covered include perception, attitudes, persuasion, leadership and group structure. Lectures and readings are supplemented with class projects. (Same as SOC 250D.)
