Minneapolis Community and Technical College · Courses
PSYC
10 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 1100Applying Psychology3.00
(3.00 lec) The course examines how psychological concepts can be applied to everyday life. A variety of topics focusing on personal adjustment are included, such as the effects of stress, memory formation, interpersonal relationships and strategies for changing behavior. The course is designed for students who are not planning to take General Psychology. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 5. of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
(3.00 lec) This course examines how and why people change from the prenatal period through adolescence. While the focus is on typical developmental changes in the cognitive, physical, personality and social-emotional areas, disorders and problems salient to each age are discussed. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 5. completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
(4.00 lec) The course provides a comprehensive view of human development from conception to death. Important aspects of development changes, (biological, cognitive and psychosocial) are examined, as well as problems and issues salient to various developmental stages. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9. completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.* *These prerequisites are only for non-Nursing program students. Nursing students should work with Nursing program admissions to determine if prerequisites are met.
(3.00 lec) Abnormal Psychology expands on the brief sample of psychological disorders studied in General Psychology. This course reviews the personality theories underlying the multiple explanations of psychological disorders and examines the symptoms, etiology and treatment of disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, mood disorders and autism). Assessment and diagnostic procedures and issues are discussed, as well as social, ethical, cultura and legal issues that intersect with the mental health field, especially in regard to the treatment of mental illness. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 5. completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051. 463
(3.00 lec) Social psychology is the scientific study of how people think about, influence and relate to one another. The four basic themes are: 1) Social thinking: How we view ourselves and others and how we assess the accuracy of our impressions, intuitions and explanations; 2) Social influence: Examining the nature of conformity, persuasion and group influence so we can better recognize their influence upon us; 3) Social relations: Examining positive and negative attitudes and behavior in areas such as attraction, altruism, aggression, violence and peacemaking; and 4) Application of psychological principles to law, business and health. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9. completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
1.00–4.00 credits (1.00–4.00 lec) This course will review research and principles in specific content areas. The various topics are chosen for timeliness, student interest and applied value. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 5. completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
PSYC 2350Introduction to Educational Psychology4.00
General Education Choose any course from any of the MnTC Goal Areas 3.00–4.00 TOTAL CREDITS: 15.00 General Education Courses (30 Credits) To complete the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree, students must successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework; 14 credits of required General Education coursework are listed in the award outlined above. Additionally, 16 credits, including one course from MnTC Goal Area 3 with a lab science, and one additional course from MnTC Goal Area 1 are required. 208 2013–2014 Catalog | Minneapolis Community & Technical College
