5 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 105INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course explores a range of topics including cognition and language, sensation and perception, memory, personality, intelligence, health, stress, and coping, social psychology, and psychological disorders. Students will explore the research methods, historical trends, and theories, and critical analysis used in contemporary psychology. This course is designed to make concepts and theories presented in psychology beneficial in everyday life. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores human growth and development across the lifespan from conception to death. Students will examine physical, cognitive, behavioral, and socioemotional changes, as well as the important milestones that signify typical development. Topics in this course are addressed using developmental psychology theories as well as foundational and modern research. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course examines gender from psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. It explores the psychological aspects of gender, examining how gender influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Topics include gender identity, roles, stereotypes, cultural norms, and their impact on mental health and interpersonal relationships. Readings and assignments focus on the application of gender theories, research, and applying course concepts to real-life scenarios. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course explores the nature, causes, and treatments of psychological disorders. Students will learn about various mental health conditions, their symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and the factors contributing to their development, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences. The course also delves into the history of abnormal psychology, the negative impact of stigma related to the diagnosis of mental health disorders, different theoretical perspectives, and current research on mental illness. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 178
This course provides an overview of the psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior, and explores the theories, research, and applications within the legal and criminal justice systems. The course examines the motivations behind criminal acts, different types of offenders, and the psychological impact of crime on individuals and society. Students gain the knowledge and skills to understand, analyze, and address criminal behavior from a psychological perspective. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3
