PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
“Introduction to Psychology” deals with the scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental processes. The focus is on the perceptions, thoughts, emotions, and social interactions of people in their everyday lives. Psychological theories of mental health, mental disorders, and therapy will be addressed.

PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is the application of psychological principles and methods to the development of the cognitive and social skills of students in the collegiate setting. Does not count toward major in Psychology.

PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality
3 Hours (3-0)
“Human Sexuality” provides a comprehensive introduction to the biological, psychological, behavioral, and cultural aspects of sexuality. Contemporary research addressing such issues as communication, love, relationships, sexual problems, therapies, pregnancy, and childbirth is discussed. Also SOCI 2306.

Students may receive credit for only two of PSYC 2308, PSYC 2311 and PSYC 2314.

PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers the first part of the human developmental process. It focuses on psychologyical, cognitive, social, and environmental factors that shape human behavior from prenatal development through adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 2311 Adult Development
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers the latter part of the human development process. It focuses on psycholosical, cojnitive and environmental factors that shape human behavior from adolescence through the remainder of life.

PSYC 2314 Life-Span Growth and Development
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is a survey course dealing with the study of the relationships among physical, emotional, social and mental factors of human growth and development from birth throughout the entire life-span. Emphasis is on scientific research, fundamental issues, and major psychological theories used to explain development. Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 2315 Psychology of Adjustment
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is the study of the processes involved in the adjustment of individuals to their personal and social environments. Students will learn about the theories and practices used in the counseling profession with various populations having adjustment problems. Prerequisite PSYC 2301 or permission of instructor.

PSYC 2319 Social Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
“Social Psychology” is the study of how the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined, and implied presence of others. Also SOCI 2326.

PSYT 1372 Relationship Skills
3 Hours (3-0)
The student will be introduced to the study of twenty-first-century emotional and sexual intimacy factors within relationships, emphasizing relationship distress, dysfunction and divorce.

PSYT 2331 Abnormal Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
The study of the theories and processes involved in the dually diagnoses client and treatment of mental disorders. Specify abnormal behavior and its modification; discuss the multi-axial system of diagnosis from the universal diagnostic classification codes; and determine the correct diagnosis given a vignette.

PSYT 2345 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification II
3 Hours (3-0)
A study of behavior management and cognitive theories and techniques with emphasis on their applications. Summarize behavior management and cognitive theories; and discuss the applications of behavior management and cognitive techniques.