PSYC 1030 General Psychology Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: READ 0892, ENGL 0892
Co-Req: None
General Psychology is an introductory survey course which explores the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include: the history of psychology, research methodology, psychobiology, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy
PSYC 2110 Psychology of Adjustment Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: READ 0892, ENGL 0892
Co-Req: None
Psychology of Adjustment is a course designed to explore psychological health, adaptation, and the application of psychological principles to the challenges of living. Topics include: stress and coping, relationships, interpersonal communication, wellness, self-identity, work, technology and social media, human behavior and the environment, and positive psychology.
PSYC 2120 Social Psychology Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 18
Co-Req: None
A study of the methods and findings in social psychology with an
emphasis on the following areas: conformity, mass communication,
propaganda, persuasion, self-justification, human aggression, prejudice, human attraction, and communication.
PSYC 2130 Life Span Psychology Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: ACT ENGL 18, READ 19 or equivalent
Co-Req: None
A course presenting an overview of human growth and development throughout the life-span. The theories of Piaget, Erickson, Bandura, Maslow, and other contemporary theorists are explored, and the data supporting each theory examined. Applications of the data to wide variety of settings is examined and discussed. The course focuses on identifying the processes which either enhance or hinder the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and verbal development of the individual throughout the life-span.