10 courses with the subject PSY, 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.
An examination of human behavior, this course covers such topics as research methods, learning, memory, psychobiology, consciousness, sensation and perception, motivation, personality, intelligence, and abnormal behavior.
This course focuses on an examination of human behavior and covers topics such as: history and systems, research methodology, psychobiology and neuroscience, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition & perception, motivation, personality, and psychotherapy. While achieving the same Student Learning Outcomes as PSY 101, this Honors course differs in delivery of material with an emphasis on depth, critical thinking, and discussion.
In this course, students explore human behavior and development from conception until adolescence. Students study biological, motor, perceptual, intellectual, language, personality, and social/emotional development, all in their cultural contexts, as well as practical approaches to child rearing. PSY 200 is not open to students who have completed 6 credits from both PSY 206 and PSY 210 .
Students explore human behavior and its cognitive, emotional, and biological origins, and apply this understanding to social settings. Specific topics include aspects of the self and its development, nonverbal communication, the dynamics of relationships, the psychology of social media and persuasion, conformity, obedience, aggression, and altruistic behavior. This course emphasizes critical thinking and the application of psychological theory to everyday life.
This course will explore the variety of mental and emotional disorders identified by psychologists. Students will learn to recognize symptoms, understand causes, and become familiar with the treatment of mental illness. Goals for this course include the analysis of actual cases and discussion of current issues and depictions of clients, while increasing the student’s ability to respond appropriately to individuals in need.
Students focus on human development during the segment of the life span from puberty to early adulthood and investigate the physical, social/cultural, cognitive, moral, and emotional dimensions of development during this period. In addition, the interrelationships of these dimensions are studied, along with their impact on situations where adolescents live and function, such as the family, school, peer group, and society. PSY 206 is not open to students who have completed 6 credits from both PSY 210 and PSY 200.
This course introduces students to the field of forensic psychology and promotes an understanding of the relationship between psychology and the law. It provides students with a fundamental understanding of psychological theory and research methods. An emphasis is placed on the application of psychological principles to specific topics such as mass murder and serial killing, false confessions, theories of aggression and criminal psychopathology, eyewitness testimony, determination of insanity and competency, and rape trauma syndrome. The course promotes an interdisciplinary approach for students who intend to pursue careers or further academic study in psychology, social work, law enforcement, or other criminal justice professions.
Physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual across the life cycle are covered in this course. Students examine challenges and issues associated with each stage of development and the impact of social and cultural dynamics on the individual. Because of duplication of material, PSY 210 is not open to students who have completed 6 credits from PSY 200 and PSY 206 .
This course focuses on the study of significant theories of personality as proposed by psychologists in the major schools of thought. These include Freudian, Neo-Freudian, Jungian, cognitive and behavioral, humanistic, existential, and positive psychology as well as trait and constructivist theories. Students gain an understanding of the assumptions underlying each theory and apply these concepts to themselves and others. Selected topics will also be explored, including gender differences, the influence of stress, culture, religion, and ethnicity; explanations of love and hate (at the discretion of the instructor). Personality assessment instruments are examined and demonstrated, while exploring the concepts of validity, reliability and normative data.
This course will allow for the exploration of special topics in the field and more concentrated study within the discipline. Each course will emphasize a basic understanding of content, concurrent with the development of critical thinking skills in the analysis of relevant issues. Special topics courses may be taken twice for credit. The College’s repeat course policy does not apply.
Source: Ulster County Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
