15 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 1050Introduction to Human Development (3
cr) This course is an introduction of the major concepts, developmental theories, modern-day explanatory systems, and research related to human development through the lifespan from the prenatal period to the end of life. An overview of both typical and atypical developmental processes are presented following the biopsychosocial model for each of life’s stages. A basic understanding of transitions and adaptations across the lifespan and the associated factors are explored within a healthcare setting. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Psychology in Modern Life is designed to translate psychology into applications to everyday life. Examples of life situations addressed include topics such as stress management, health behaviors, behavior in groups, s interpersonal relationships and psychological health. The course has an empirical focus, which means that we will apply data collected via the scientific method to matters of living, and develop our critical thinking skills in order to evaluate claims about healthy living made by sources from within and outside the psychological community. Offered: Fall, Spring.
We all die. Psychology offers an insightful exploration of death and dying by examining how different cultures, historical contexts, and personal experiences shape our understanding of this universal human experience using psychological perspectives. Students develop strategies to cope with death anxiety and grief. Students use critical thinking skills to engage with topics such as societal attitudes toward death, the experience of loss, and ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life decisions. We discuss cross-cultural practices related to funerals, caregiving, and grieving, as well as explore concepts like near-death experiences and beliefs about the afterlife.
This course focuses on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial areas of development from conception through adolescence. Relevant theories, research, methods and issues are addressed. An interactionist approach regarding the influence of both heredity and environment is emphasized.
What shapes our understanding of gender—our biology, psychology, or the world around us? This course explores how all three interact to influence gender identity, roles, and experiences. You will examine how gender is socialized from childhood, how it develops over time, and how it intersects with other identities like race, sexuality, and socioeconomic status. Through real-world applications and psychological research insights, you will also explore how groups differences related to gender have influenced health, relationship, and societal policies and reactions in the United States.
PSYC 2100Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4
cr) This course introduces statistical analysis and research designs used in the behavioral sciences. In it, students use statistical software (e.g., SPSS) to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. They choose and apply statistical procedures to help answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions, and gain an introduction to commonly used research methods. In order to see how statistical methods and findings are reported in behavioral science research, students read, interpret, evaluate, and write APA-style Results sections. following: MATH 1080, MATH 1090, MATH 1095, MATH 1100 or math placement higher than MATH 1100. Offered: Spring. Courses| 221
Nearly half of adults in North America are expected to experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives. Studying psychopathology involves exploring how conditions like OCD, depression, and schizophrenia are defined, diagnosed, explained, and treated, as well as social issues involving the disorders, and the struggles and contributions of people with diagnoses. By examining scientific research, exploring case histories, and having discussions, students gain insight into the complexity, meaning, and critical importance of mental disorders. Offered: Fall, Spring.
cr) Discovering how people grow, change, and thrive across the entire lifespan can take you on a journey through the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional milestones that shape who we are at every stage of life. Along the way, you’ll explore major theories, real-world applications, and current issues in human development. By connecting research to everyday experiences, you’ll gain insights that can be applied to your own life, relationships, and future career.
What makes us who we are as individuals? To gain insight into this question, personality psychologists seek to accurately describe and explain stable differences in how people think, feel, and act. We explore questions related to how to accurately assess personality, the biology of personality, the dynamics of the unconscious mind, the impact of basic human needs, and how aspects of the person and aspects of the situation both determine behavior. By engaging with classic theories, modern research, reflective discussions, and practical applications, students not only gain insight into the complexities of personality, but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
PSYC 2400Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (3
cr) Religion and spirituality can be powerful sources of personal struggle, resilience, prejudice, and compassion. In the United States, more people are identifying as spiritual rather than religious, raising questions about what drives
Biopsychology provides an overview of neuroanatomy, basic principles of neural conduction, and basic techniques used in biopsychological investigations. It reviews current knowledge of the biological bases of human behavior and experience: sensation and perception, movement, cognition and language, attention, learning, memory, stress, wakefulness and sleep, psychiatric disorders. The course examines how important questions in psychology can be addressed with biological methods.
Curious about why people act differently in certain situations, the roots of prejudice and violence, or how to create more peaceful relations? These are questions that social psychologists examine through research on how our social worlds shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We explore topics like how we compare ourselves with others, how we conform and obey, why we dehumanize people different from us, the rise of loneliness, and the dynamics of romantic relationships. Through learning about scientific research on these topics, reflective discussions, and applied assignments, students gain insights into themselves, others, and the world, and are prepared to use that knowledge to address social problems.
Examination of a special topic in psychology; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
