Psychology

Courses

PSY-150: General Psychology

Credits 3

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. 

PSY-237: Social Psychology

Credits 3

This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education requirement in social/behavioral sciences.  

PSY-239: Psychology of Personality

Credits 3

This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

PSY-241: Developmental Psychology

Credits 3

This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

PSY-281: Abnormal Psychology

Credits 3

This course provides an examination of the various psychological disorders, as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the major disorders. Upon completion, students should be able to distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, and therapeutic techniques.

This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education requirement in social/behavioral sciences.