PSYC 1301 Human Relations
3 Hours (3-0)
A study of methods and principles of psychology applied
to human relations and interpersonal communication.
Emphasis will be placed on establishing positive interpersonal
relations which could apply to work, family, and
social environments. Topics covered will include conflict
resolution, leadership skills, interpersonal communication,
teamwork problem solving, decision making, cross-cultural
relations, individual differences, motivating others,
stress management, and job search and management skills.
Does not count toward major in “Psychology.”
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. The psychological goals of describing, explaining,
predicting, and controlling behavior will be addressed.
PSYC 2302 Applied Cognitive and Social Development
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.
PSYC 2308 Child Psychology
3 Hours (3-0)
“Child Psychology” is the first course in the human developmental
process. Together with “Adult Development” it
covers the environmental factors that shape the personality
and achievement. This course covers from birth through
early adolescence. A class project may consist of naturalistic
observation and study of children. Prerequisite: PSYC
2301 or permission of instructor.
PSYC 2311 Adult Development
3 Hours (3-0)
This is the second course in the human developmental
process-from adolescence through old age. The focus is on
how physiological, cognitive, social, and environmental
factors change behavior across the adult life span.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or permission of instructor.
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 life-span. Emphasis is on scientific
research, fundamental issues, and major psychological theories
used to explain development. This course is designed
for nursing students or those desiring an elective course. It
may not transfer to 4-year college and universities for purposes
of majors in psychology or education. Prerequisite:
PSYC 2301.
PSYC 2315 Mental Health and Personal Adjustment
3 Hours (3-0)
“Mental Health and Personal Adjustment” covers the psychological
principles and methods that are most important
in the practical control of human behavior, the application
of psychology for increasing human efficiency, improving
personalities, and harnessing the emotions.
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.
PSYC 2340 Psychology of Women
3 Hours (3-0)
“Psychology of Women” is the study of psychological topics
related to female development and to sex roles in our
society. The focus is on gender similarities as well as differences,
their causes and social impact. Possible issues
include gender stereotypes, socialization of children,
teenage pregnancy, abortion, rape, battered women, job
discrimination, and sexual harassment.
SOCW 2361 Introduction to Social Work
3 Hours (3-0)
In “Introduction to Social Work” students will study the
development of the philosophy and practice of social work
in the United States, and survey the fields and techniques
of the profession.
SOCW 2362 Social Welfare
3 Hours (3-0)
“Social Welfare” is the student’s introduction to the study
of modern social work, its underlying philosophy and
ethics, and its major divisions. |
