PSYC& 100 5 credits General Psychology This course offers an overview of psychology as a scientific study. Both theories and research findings concerning neurology, consciousness, learning, memory, emotions, motivation, sensation and perception, cognition and language, intelligence, personality, human development, health psychology, normal and abnormal behavior, therapy, social relationships, and I/O psychology will be examined. Prerequisite: college-level reading and study skills.
PSYC 102 5 credits Psychology of Adjustment A study of psychological adjustment, personal growth and personality. These factors are examined from various psychological orientations with applications and insight into one’s own life, relationships and environmental situations. This course is not to be used in place of formal counseling.
PSYC& 200 5 credits Lifespan Psychology An in-depth examination of the developmental changes occurring throughout the entire life span: conception to death. Particularly emphasized are physical, emotional, cognitive, moral and social development, as well as the maximization of the individual’s potentials. Various (stage) theories of development will be examined. Prerequisite: PSYC& 100.
PSYC 245 5 credits Social Psychology A theoretical and practical study of the social influence that helps determine human behavior. Small groups, mass media, advertising, propaganda, the role of nature and nurture, cognition, discrimination/prejudice, persuasion, conformity, obedience, aggression, and attraction are among the topics considered. Small-group experiences included. Prerequisite: PSYC& 100.
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