Psychology Course Descriptions

Psychology Course Descriptions

PSYC 1111 Intro to Psychology* Syllabi
3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours
An introduction to the fundamentals
of human behavior. Major topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and memory, maturation and development, personality, and social psychology. On completion of the course, the student should be able to utilize basic psychological principles to achieve a better understanding of self and others. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills
Note: PSYC 1111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective.
* This course is part of the general education core.

PSYC 1115 Psychology of Adjustment Syllabi
3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours
A study of personal and social adjustment in modern society. Topics include maturing self-concept, healthy interpersonal relationships, constructive management of emotion and stress, and prevention of maladjustment. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills

PSYC 2111 Psy of Human Growth & Dev* Syllabi
3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours
A survey of the biological and environmental factors influencing the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and language development from birth until death. Explores causes and results of interruption in or interference with the developmental process. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills Note: PSYC 2111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective.
* This course is part of the general education core.

PSYC 2113 Social Psychology Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of the individual in society. Topics include social behavior, socialization, perception, interaction, ethnicity and prejudice, effects of media and mass communication, attitude formation, altruism, and aggression. The methodologies of social psychology are also studied. (This course is the same as SOCI 2113.) Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills.

PSYC 2110 Educational Psychology
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study and application of the principles of growth and development, learning theory, and assessment techniques in the classroom setting. Motivating and facilitating learning processes in school settings will be emphasized. Field experiences in an approved classroom are required. (This course is the same as EDUC 2110.) Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills

PSYC 2120 Child & Adolescent Development Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
An examination of children from a developmental perspective. Focuses on how children change as a result of age and experience. The underlying themes include: the interplay of biology, experience, and current level of development; how early experiences affect later development; and self development. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills.

PSYC 2125 Abnormal Psychology Syllabi
3 Credits 3 Class Hours
A study of major patterns of abnormal behavior and their description and diagnosis, interpretation, treatment and prevention. Prerequisites: PSYC 1111, DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills.

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		Psychology Course Descriptions PSYC 1111 Intro to Psychology* Syllabi 3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours An introduction to the fundamentals of human behavior. Major topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and memory, maturation and development, personality, and social psychology. On completion of the course, the student should be able to utilize basic psychological principles to achieve a better understanding of self and others. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills Note: PSYC 1111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective. * This course is part of the general education core. PSYC 1115 Psychology of Adjustment Syllabi 3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours A study of personal and social adjustment in modern society. Topics include maturing self-concept, healthy interpersonal relationships, constructive management of emotion and stress, and prevention of maladjustment. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills PSYC 2111 Psy of Human Growth & Dev* Syllabi 3 Credits (Honors Option Offered) 3 Class Hours A survey of the biological and environmental factors influencing the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and language development from birth until death. Explores causes and results of interruption in or interference with the developmental process. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills Note: PSYC 2111 meets the requirement for a Social Science elective. * This course is part of the general education core. PSYC 2113 Social Psychology Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of the individual in society. Topics include social behavior, socialization, perception, interaction, ethnicity and prejudice, effects of media and mass communication, attitude formation, altruism, and aggression. The methodologies of social psychology are also studied. (This course is the same as SOCI 2113.) Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. PSYC 2110 Educational Psychology 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study and application of the principles of growth and development, learning theory, and assessment techniques in the classroom setting. Motivating and facilitating learning processes in school settings will be emphasized. Field experiences in an approved classroom are required. (This course is the same as EDUC 2110.) Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills PSYC 2120 Child & Adolescent Development Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours An examination of children from a developmental perspective. Focuses on how children change as a result of age and experience. The underlying themes include: the interplay of biology, experience, and current level of development; how early experiences affect later development; and self development. Prerequisites: DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. PSYC 2125 Abnormal Psychology Syllabi 3 Credits 3 Class Hours A study of major patterns of abnormal behavior and their description and diagnosis, interpretation, treatment and prevention. Prerequisites: PSYC 1111, DSPW 0800 and DSPR 0800 or equivalent skills. [Return to Course Descriptions Index] [Return to Catalog Table of Contents]