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34 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 1010Introductory Psychology

Students identify the major subdisciplines of psychology and analyze how psychologists develop understanding of human nature and behav

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 1540The Psychology of Human Differences and Society

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Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2001Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations6

Students gain an understanding of the applied behavior analysis field, including its history, purpose, and careers. Students acquire foundational knowledge of the major applied behavior analysis theories, concepts, and terminology and apply that knowledge to the process of developing and evaluating behavioral interventions. Students must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Students who have received credit for PSYC4001 may not take PSYC2001. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2002The Skillful Psychology Student

Students strengthen their academic writing, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and organizational skills in relation to psychology so that they may

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2003The Skillful Psychology Student

Students strengthen their academic writing, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and organizational skills in relation to psychology so

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2210Introduction to Psychology of Social Media3

In this introductory course, students apply psychological principles and concepts to the personal and business use of social media. Students examine trends, motivations, and challenges in the use and abuse of social media and evaluate the psychological rewards and risks of connecting with others, gaining attention, and engagement. Students also analyze prosocial and antisocial social media uses and the basics of social media marketing.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2240Psychology of the Workplace3

Students gain and demonstrate foundational knowledge of industrial-organizational psychology and human behavior in the workplace. Students investigate influences on individual and team workplace behavior. Students examine individual differences, employee attitudes and motivation, stress, job analysis and performance, training and development, and leadership as they affect an organization. Students who have received credit for PSYC4200 may not take PSYC2240.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2320Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy3

Students in this course explore a variety of mental health disciplines, settings, and populations. Students build knowledge of and practice the communication and psychotherapy skills used in professional mental health areas, such as addictions counseling, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, and school counseling. Students apply knowledge of psychotherapeutic methods and research findings to support interventions in real-world problems in living.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2520Social Psychology in Action

Students cultivate an understanding of how the social context influences an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Students examine th

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2600Development Across the Lifespan

Students analyze physical, cognitive, and sociocultural development throughout the human lifespan as viewed by research and theories, both classical and contempo

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2700Child Development

Students investigate the scientific study of cognitive, social and physical human development from the prenatal

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2720Adolescent Psychology

Students investigate the scientific study of the biological, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and social changes

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2740Adult Development and Aging

Students investigate the aging process and adult development period from an interdisciplinary perspective, with p

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 2800Gender and Human Sexuality

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Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3110Abnormal Psychology

The focus of this course is abnormal behavior, which students investigate using the framework of mental pathology.

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3130Criminal Psychology & Behavior

In this course, students gain a basic understanding of the impact criminal psychology and criminal behaviors hav

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3210Human Lifespan Development

This course is a survey of physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development throughout the lifespan as viewed by resea

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3310Brain, Body, and Behavior

Students explore the mind-body connection and the biological bases of behavior. Students analyze the structure an

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3501Cognitive Psychology

Students analyze psychological theories, concepts of learning, and cognition as well as how they apply to education and lifelong learn

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3520Introduction to Social Psychology

This course is an introduction to the scientific study of the social context on an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3700Statistics for Psychology

Students apply quantitative statistics to the study of human behavior. Students systematically examine and test hypotheses and relationships using statistical software; interpret

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 3770Psychology of Human Motivation and Performance

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Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4003Applied Behavior Analysis Research and Measurements6

Students examine research methods and designs used in applied behavior analysis. Students conduct literature reviews to explore research-based practices in the field and practice selecting research-supported treatment designs. In particular, students develop their knowledge and skills in designing single-subject experiments, identifying and selecting measurement systems, collecting and interpreting data, and conducting research with integrity. Students must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4004Applied Behavior Analysis Assessment6

Students apply knowledge gained in PSYC2001 to the assessment of challenging behaviors. Students examine assessment techniques in applied behavior analysis and basic applications in applied behavior analysis. Students apply assessment techniques based on theory and principles of applied behavior analysis. Students also identify behaviors for change, select assessment techniques, and analyze outcomes of assessment results. Students must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4005Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior-Change Procedures and I

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4006Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone1

In this course, students demonstrate knowledge of applied behavior analysis concepts and principles, ethics, supervision and research, assessment techniques, and behavior

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4007Applied Behavior Analysis Capstone2

In this course, students further demonstrate knowledge of applied behavior analysis concepts and principles, ethics, supervision and research, assessment techniques, and be

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4011Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics and Supervision6

Students build foundational knowledge of ethical practices that guide professional behavior in the applied behavior analysis field. Students develop a working knowledge of ethical principles and standards in the field by analyzing cases from an ethical perspective and applying ethical principles and standards to each case example. Students also demonstrate their understanding of ethics as they develop interpersonal competence in applied behavior analysis practice. Students must meet weekly via web conferencing for synchronous (live) group meetings with their course instructor. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4016Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management: Superv

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4101History, Systems, and Contemporary Psychology6

Students build their knowledge of the history of psychology as an academic discipline, with a joint emphasis on historical systems and current topics in Western culture. Students consider historical schools of thought, significant psychologists, social events, and systemic influences that have shaped the development of the field as a science. Further, students analyze the evolution of the field's ideas regarding the human mind and behavior, approaches to research, and areas of focus in a time of rapid social and technological change. Through personal and professional application, students explore the utility of theory and psychological knowledge for future directions in the field and creating positive social change.

Subject: PSYC
Credits (min): 6
Credits (max): 6
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4110Positive Psychology

In this course, students apply theory, research, and evidence-based practices in the scientific study of optimal human functioning. Students evaluat

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4325Stress, Trauma, and Wellness

Students engage in a comprehensive exploration of the field of stress, trauma, and wellness. Students examine the nature of stress and trauma (from g

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4600Research Methods in Psychology

Students in this course demonstrate their knowledge of fundamental research methods and tools used in ps

Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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PSYC 4900Psychology Capstone Project

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Subject: PSYC
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
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