9 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.
OR PSYC1304 Lifespan Developmental Psychology............... 3 OR PSYC1350 Positive Psychology . ....................................... 3 OR PSYC2310 Psychopathology: The Science of Mental Health.3
MnTC Goal Area 7 (and 5) Human Diversity
2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College cr.=credit PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and cur
Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences. This course provides an overview of various theoretical perspectives and relevant research on the psychology of trauma. Students will examine concepts of traumatic and acute stress through a multidimensional lens, including historical and cultural perspectives. This course is designed to facilitate students' knowledge and insight into the impact of trauma, as well as the recovery process, at individual, family, and community levels. Using empirical and clinical research, case histories, and personal narratives, topics such as the human stress response, coping and resilience, dissociation, memory and trauma, collateral damage will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to examine current trends and literature on trauma, related disorders, treatment, and community pre- vention. This course is of particular interest for people who are pursuing a field where they'll be working with traumatized individuals or who want to understand more about the topic. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate an understanding about research and the scientific methods used in the study of psychology. * Examine current research in the field of acute stress and trauma. * Describe cultural and historical perspectives regarding traumatic events and individual, family, and community responses to trauma. * Explain the historical and cultural changes to trauma treatment. * Describe current psychological disorders and compare treatment perspectives related to trauma. * Compare the different theoretical approaches in psychology used to understand trauma, and the effects traumatic events have on people. * Examine society's response to trauma and traumatic events. * Discuss and develop solutions for community awareness and prevention strate- gies. Prerequisite(s): ENGL1308 and one of the following: READ0900, READ1308 or ESOL1120, or appropriate placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
ELECTIVE CREDITS - up to 18 credits - Any additional general educa- MnTC Goal Area 2 Critical Thinking - 1 course tion or college-level course work to complete 60 credit requirement CRTK1300 is required.................................................................. 3 General Studies courses at SCTCC. MnTC Goal Area 3 Natural Sciences These are NOT MnTC and are NOT intended for transfer but MAY be 2 courses in different disciplines/subjects (1 lab)......................... 7 acceptable in some diploma programs. Check with your advisor.
of Mental Health. ............................................
Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 5 - History/Social, Behavioral Scienc- es. Social psychology is the scientific study of the way people think about, feel, and behave in social situations. It involves understanding how people influence, and are influenced by the others around them. This course is an introduction to the research methods, empirical findings and the perspectives of social psychol- ogy. The course covers topics such as: social attribution and social cognition, the social self, social influence, group processes, interpersonal attraction and relation- ships, altruism, aggression, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify the major concepts and theoretical approaches in psychological social psychology such as self-perception theory, attribution theories, and cognitive dissonance. * Understand basic research methods and ethical responsibilities in social psy- chological research and in psychology. * Critically evaluate research in psychological social psychology. * Apply social psychological theories or concepts to "real world" and/or per- sonal examples. * Analyze oneself and others as social beings subject to situational influences. * Relate social behavior to cultural context. * Relate social behavior to biological and evolutionary factors. * Explore the role of stereotypes; prejudice and discrimination in bias and -isms. Prerequisite(s): ENGL1308 and one of the following: READ0900, READ1308 or ESOL1120, or appropriate placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
MnTC Goal Area 6 HUMANITIES and the FINE ARTS Select one of the following courses and one more Psychology 3 courses different disciplines/subjects. ....................................... 9 course not selected in the above requirement.
The course meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 5. Sex is one of the most basic human drives. In this course, students will examine factors relating to the broad range of human sexuality, the development of sexual behavior, sexual func- tioning, and gender and related issues. It will take a multidisciplinary approach to understand the diverse foundations of human sexuality, including ways in which biology, psychology, history, personal experiences, society, values, attitudes, and culture all influence our sexuality. The course will examine anatomical, physi- ological, and emotional aspects, love and attraction, sexual dysfunction and treat- ment, STI's, sex and aging, legal aspects of sexual behavior, sexual exploitation, and eroticism in American Culture. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify trends and changes in the past and present that influenced sexual at- titudes and values * Identify various parts of their sexual anatomy and be aware of how these parts function * Understand sexual health and describe the various sexual diseases and dys- functions * Examine sexual orientation, gender development, and gender identity * Describe methods of birth control and contraception * Describe and understand the various types of unconventional sexual behavior * Describe the reasons for, and effects of, commercial sex and sexual images portrayed in society * Analyze the circumstances, causes, and effects of sexual assault * Describe the changes that occur in a body during pregnancy and birth * Explain love and intimacy, as well as communication about sex, in relation- ships Prerequisite(s): ENGL1308 and one of the following: READ0900, READ1308 or ESOL1120, or appropriate placement score. (3 C: 3 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
Source: St Cloud Technical and Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
