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PSYC

4 courses with the subject PSYC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PSYC 1406General Psychology4

Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course is designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. Emphasis is placed on basic psychological principles and theories, both historical and modern, relevant to topics such as research methodology, biological psychology, consciousness, behavior learning, memory, intelligence, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders, and psychological therapies.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None MnTC Goal Area(s): 5
PSYC 1506Lifespan Development4

Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course explores the major psychological theories of human development by examining the interdependence of biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development from conception to death. Both the historical context of developmental psychology and current issues in the field are studied. Emphasis is placed on the application of theories to modern issues.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None MnTC Goal Area(s): 5
PSYC 1510Classic Studies in Psychology1

Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/0 credits lab This course takes students through a review of psychology’s major theoretical perspectives, and research methods, design, and ethical guidelines through the use of research studies published in the twentieth century. This course also examines these early research studies for their contribution to understand human behavior and the advancement of the field of psychology as a credible science. This course is intended for students who have completed an introductory psychology course.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
None MnTC Goal Area(s): 5
PSYC 1606Abnormal Psychology4

Credit(s) 4 credits lecture/0 credits lab This course explores the nature, causes, classification, and treatment of abnormal behavior/psychological disorders including ethical and legal issues. Emphasis placed on classification and diagnostic criteria for abnormal behavior. Various mental illnesses are discussed including but not limited to depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse, neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive, eating, sleep-wake, and personality disorders.

Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
Source
catalog.anokatech.edu
Prerequisite
PSYC 1406 MnTC Goal Area(s): 5

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