9 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.
PSY 100Psychology3
This course is designed to be a broad survey to expose students to the major areas of psychology and to foster a basic understanding of the concepts and vocabulary of the study. Topics will include the history of psychology, the ethics of psychology study, the biological basis of behavior, the nature of perception, and the states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, personalities, disorders, among others. Terms Offered: FL, SP
A study of childhood development from the prenatal period through adolescence. The practical aspects of child rearing are stressed. Special emphasis is placed on normal physical, social, and psychosocial growth so the student can recognize normal development as well as deviations from the normal. Terms Offered: FL
This course examines theory and research on human development from conception through death with an emphasis on the social, emotional, physical, cultural, and neurological variables which influence human development at different stages throughout the lifespan. The course concludes with an examination of the processes involved in death and dying. Terms Offered: FL
Public health psychology is a social science focused on improving health and the wellbeing of whole populations. This focus area investigates the links between psychology and public health to create better health outcomes for population, at-risk populations, and sub-groups of people. Terms Offered: WI
In this course, the student studies the behavioral and psychological factors associated with medical illness, pain, and disability. Emphasis is placed on the psychological adjustment of an individual and the family to the changes in lifestyle that come about because of medical illness/disability. Methods used to motivate and impact behavior change in the treatment of these individuals are also emphasized. Students will discuss and develop sensitivity for persons with disability, cultural, and socioeconomic differences. Terms Offered: WI
Students will examine human behavior in a sport and exercise setting. They will understand that enhancing individual performance is a primary objective of sport psychology which increases both performance and physical and mental health outcomes. Terms Offered: SP 225
This course provides an examination of various psychological disorders as well as theoretical, clinical, and experimental perspectives of the study of psychopathology. Emphasis is on terminology, classification, etiology, assessment, and treatment of major disorders. A combination of theory, research and illustrative case and film study is used to present the course material. Students will be asked to describe normal and abnormal behavior patterns as well as demonstrate knowledge of etiology, symptoms, impairment, and therapeutic techniques. Terms Offered: FL, SP
A scientific exploration of the latest theories about the nature of human consciousness. Students will explore the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms that influence and create human consciousness. Special attention is paid to emotions, intention, and proprioception. Term Offered: As needed
This course is designed to introduce students to the complexity of the human personality. The study includes an overview of theories in relations to human evolution, biological traits, social construction, and institutions based on research and limitations. Term Offered: SP
