37 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.
and examines the major topics, methods of study, and theoretical perspectives of behavior, cognition, personality, and human adjustment. Grade of “C” or better is required for Psychology majors. Fall and Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Introduces methods of study and theoretical perspectives of behavior, cognition, personality, and human adjustment. This course is only available through the Virtual Campus, 3 credits. PSYC 2002/BIOL 2001 Biological Dimensions of Human Sexuality: Emphasizes sex as a biological phenomenon. Considers important questions such as: What is sex? When did sex evolve? Why sex? Studies the history of sex and sex in nature. Serves as a source of information regarding what can be expected from the human body and modern issues concerning sexuality. Emphasizes human anatomy and physiology, human population, conception, pregnancy, birth, STDs, and AIDS. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Surveys human development covering the life- span from conception until death, including bio- psychosocial and cognitive changes that occur. Examines the major theoretical viewpoints of development.
developmental characteristics, processes, and theories pertaining to children from conception to age 12. Emphasizes understanding the influences on development, the interactions which affect development, and the problems associated with development. There is a field 242 Keystone College component for this course. Fall, Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Examines the developmental characteristics, processes, and theories pertaining to children from conception up to age six with an emphasis on understanding the influences on develop- ment, the interactions which affect development and the problems associated with development. 3 hours lecture and discussion,
SACC credits earned in this program may be transferred to the bachelor degree programs in education. Early Childhood/Early Intervention Program This program is designed to help individuals who lack specialized early intervention training and who currently work in early childhood or early intervention programs. Credits earned in this program may be transferred to the associate degree or bachelor’s degree programs in early childhood education. Prior to beginning the program sequence, students are required to complete English 1110. The program consists of the following coursework:
Focuses on the social, cognitive, and biological development of adolescents from pre- adolescence to late adolescence and young adulthood. Explores the influence of heredity, family, culture, school, and peers on the adolescent. Examines common adolescent problems such as adolescent biological, psychological, and social adjustments. Offers an introduction to the major topics, methods of study and theoretical perspectives of contemporary adolescent psychology. better. Fall and Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
the social, cognitive, and biological development of adults from emerging adulthood through late adulthood concluding with the topics of dying and death. Examines the influence of heredity, family, culture, and peers as contexts within which adults develop. Studies current theories of aging, as well as central issues faced by adults in their daily lives. better. Spring, 3 hours of lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
issues of drug use including why people use, impact of use on the individual and society, prevention, and treatment. Examines the basic structure and function of the nervous system; the principles of action and categorical analysis of
Neuroscience: Reviews the interrelationships between the physiological and the psychological aspects of brain and behavior. Addresses five major areas: foundations of physiological psychology; sensory and motor systems; sleep, reproduction, emotions, and ingestion; learning; and, mental and behavioral disorders. higher with a grade of “C” or better. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
cognitive processes associated with perception, memory, language, thinking and learning. Provides students a basic understanding of cognitive development across the lifespan. better. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
the files of conditioning and learning. Covers habituation, sensitization, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and learning. Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 with a grade of “C” or better and sophomore standing or permission of the instructor. 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits, not offered every year. PSYC 2240/MATH 2120 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Introduces the analysis of data using descriptive and inferential statistics, including: central tendency, variability, and distribution shape; correlation, regression, and chi-square; and t-tests and ANOVA. Discusses sampling error, hypothesis testing, significance levels, Type I Error, Type II Error, and power. Prerequisites: PSYC 1110 with a grade of “C” or better or MATH 1125 or 1140 or equivalent. Not offered every year, 4 credit hours, 4 contact hours.
a review and critical evaluation of the major personality theories, from the classic to the modern, with an emphasis on the integration of theory and research.
theories, methodology, and research of social psychology, including the areas of social perception, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, and prosocial behavior.
Theories: Reviews major personality theories and evaluates emphasizing the integration of theory and research. Discusses personality assessment using several common measures and how this information can be used in work settings. This course is only available through the Virtual Campus,
and Behavioral Sciences: Introduces the student to social science research. Examines the connection between collecting and examining data as well as theory and hypothesis formation. Emphasizes quantitative and qualitative methodologies of survey research, sampling, interviewing, focus groups, and case studies. better, MATH 2115 or PSYC 2240/MATH 2120, and junior standing. Fall and Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Introduces social perception, cognition, attitudes, influence and theories. Highlights methodology and research of social psychology with interpersonal relationships and theories. This course is only available through the Virtual Campus,
illness with an introduction to cause, diagnosis, functional behavior, and treatment.
Measurements: Introduces the methodology, theory, and ethics of psychological tests and their construction and evaluation. Topics covered include principles and applications
an understanding of the roles of mental health professionals in the legal system. Covers an introduction to forensic psychology, the use of psychology in civil and criminal proceedings, intervening with offenders, and ethical issues in forensic psychology.
on the psychological and physiological human response to trauma, including, but not limited to childhood trauma, combat, natural/man-made disasters, and terrorism. Examines normal and abnormal psychological reactions to trauma, the recovery process and principles of mental health care for victims. Explores how individuals and communities respond to and recover from such events.
Examines the intersection of Darwinian evolution and psychology. Examines the basics of evolutionary theory, the adaptive problems related to survival, and the challenges of sex, mating, parenting, kinship, and group living. better and PSYC 2220. Spring (not offered every year), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Encourages critical analysis on the part of students to consider how popular culture and popular media depict and reflect psychological concepts particularly in the film industry. Covers a broad spectrum of psychological themes including: human development, positive psychology, social issues, morality, mental disorders/treatment, research methods and others. Considers other 244 Keystone College general themes such as the history of film, film music and mood, and the underlying influence of cinematic devices on individual psychology. and Sumer (not offered every year), 3 hours lecture and discussion,
children’s development with special emphasis on cognitive processes, thinking and learning. Provides students with a basic understanding of development across the developmental domains and learning in all the content areas.
psychological principles and research to the enhancement of health and the treatment and prevention of illness. Provides an overview of the foundation areas pertaining to health psychology, discussion of leading research and theory in these areas, and explores the personal and practical implications of this information. better, junior standing or permission of instructor. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits. Not offered every year.
Exposes students to the history and theory surrounding the clinical approach to treating mental health issues. Examines the approach of various theoretical orientations to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders and understand the various career paths related to such practice. PSYC majors only or approval of instructor. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
Psychopathology: Introduces the major topics, methods of study, treatment concepts and theoretical perspective in the clinical approach to child and adolescent mental disorders. The spectrum of disorders addressed includes conditions specific to childhood and adolescence as well as the broad range of psychopathology that can impact individuals of any age. Specific attention given to how certain disorders manifest differently in younger populations.
Provides students with an opportunity to apply
or CJ 3300 - Professional Ethics PSYC Curricular Elective 2000-level or higher2 PSYC Curricular Elective 2000-level or higher2 PSYC Curricular Elective 2000-level or higher2 PSYC Curricular Elective 3000-level or higher2 PSYC Curricular Elective 3000-level or higher2
Presents a detailed exploration of ethical concepts as they apply to the practice of psychology across the range of professional settings, including clinical practice, research, and academic environments. Emphasizes on recognizing, analyzing and resolving ethical problems through the well-reasoned application of ethical systems.
Student will attend all classes and labs for the class for which they are serving as teaching assistant, complete student assignments in advance, assist students with completion of assignments based on that experience, help prepare sample materials or data for use in class exercises, and help provide early guidance and feedback on student assignment drafts. Other duties may be undertaken as 245 Keystone College mutually agreed, not to include substituting for the professor. which they will serve as TA and junior standing. Instructor permission required. Credits and mode of instruction may vary. Open only to degree seeking students.
Allows the student to conduct research into a specific topic, either as an empirical study, or as an extensive review of the literature. Course is normally offered by independent study with a professor and normally requires a substantial paper, or a poster presentation to be submitted to a professional conference. Travel to the conference might be required. Permission of professor required, 3 credits.
Social Psychology Abroad: This course will be conducted as a study abroad experience. Students will apply social psychological theory to various cultural and societal issues, such as social perception, social cognition, attitudes, interpersonal attraction, social influence, and pro- social behavior. Prerequisite PSYC 3115 or permission of instructor. Travel fee required. 1 credit. PSYC/CJ 4150 Special Topics: Juvenile Justice: Includes a detailed examination of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research on childhood trauma, training in conflict resolution/mediation, instruction in gathering and synthesizing social history data, creating trauma- informed programs for various juvenile populations, and applying restorative- justice- based solutions to issues related to juveniles. The class will leave campus to mentor children and transportation will be provided. Fall/Spring, 3 credits, 3 hours lecture and discussion. PSYC 4110/BUSN 4115 Organizational Behavior: Examines the application of psychological theory and research to the study of industrial, business, profit and nonprofit services, and governmental organizations. Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group dynamics, and organizational climates. Identifies strategies to maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each component within and between complex organizations. Fall and Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits. PSYC 4125/SOSC 4910 Research Implementation and Analysis: Students will implement a research proposal developed during
student to conduct original empirical research, either on a topic in a professor’s research lab or on an original topic of the student’s choice. The student should be a coauthor on the research project, and submission of the results of the project to a professional conference is required. Travel to the conference to present the work is normally required. Normally offered by independent study with a professor. Conference fee determined at time of class, permission of professor required, 3-6 credits.
II: A second, more senior teaching assistant experience for the advanced student who has already completed PSYC 3515. Normally reserved for students who are teaching assistants for the Research Analysis course after having been a teaching assistant for Research Methods. Involves more extensive guidance of students in completion of papers and data analysis using SPSS. Experience delivering labs, lectures or workshops may be arranged. Permission of professor required, 3 credits. Open only to degree seeking students.
This capstone seminar course synthesizes and provides a broader context for knowledge about the field of psychology by exploring major con- temporary issues in psychology. Topics include such issues as history of psychology, psychology as science, biological psychology, race and gender, stress and subjective well- being, violence, poverty, new media, environment, and the practice of psychology. 246 Keystone College minimum 2.0 overall GPA; and, senior standing or consent of instructor. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion,
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