10 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.
PSYC 1000General Psychology3
Students employ concepts in the field of psychology as they apply to: development of behavior; physiological mechanisms of behavior; perception; motivation and emotion; learning; intelligence; individuality and personality; mental health; and culture.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010 .
PSYC 2000Research Psychological Methods4
In this course students use fundamental scientific methods in psychology. Students acquire and employ research strategies ranging from observational to experimental. Students demonstrate the ability to design topic proposals, conduct basic research, gather data, perform statistical analyses, interpret results, critique published research, read and write in scientific style, and use the American Psychological Association format.
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in STAT 2050 .
PSYC 2080Biological Psychology3
Students examine the biological bases of behavior at an introductory level, including the basic structural and functional properties of the human nervous system. Students will explore ethnology and comparative behavior, psychobiological development, physiological and sensory mechanisms of behavior, and evolutionary and behavioral genetics.
Completion of BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1010 and PSYC 1000 .
PSYC 2210Drugs and Behavior3
Students gain an understanding of how psychoactive substances affect behavior, including both psychotherapeutic agents and other drugs with abuse potential. Students demonstrate awareness of basic brain chemistry and the effects of psychoactive substances on brain functioning. Students explore behavioral, social, historical, and medical aspects of each major class of psychoactive substances.
Completion of PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010 , or instructor approval.
PSYC 2300Psychology of Child Development3
Students gain knowledge in development and behavior of children from conception up to adolescence with emphasis on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Students explore developmental theories, research findings, and applications to current issues in child psychology.
Completion of PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010 , or instructor approval.
PSYC 2340Psychopathology3
Students explore the biological, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, human-existential, and sociocultural models of abnormality, as well as, the psychological and biological treatments shown to be effective for specific mental disorders.
Students examine general theories and concepts of social psychology. In addition, students demonstrate the ability to apply the theories in the analysis of a specific issue or social setting. Topics include research techniques, social perception, social influence, social relations, and application. The entering student should have a solid understanding of basic concepts of psychology ( PSYC 1000 ) as well as good writing skills ( ENGL 1010 ).
Completion of PSYC 1000 and ENGL 1010 , or instructor approval.
PSYC 2385Organizational Human Relations3
Students practice using systematic knowledge from psychology to understand and explain individual human behavior within organizations. Students explore interactions in organizations by examining human perceptions, communications, small group dynamics, power, quality of work life and leadership. Students demonstrate how both organizational goals and personal goals fit within organizations.
Students will practice professionalism, communication, documentation, and confidentiality as part of their fieldwork in the helping field. Students will engage in the daily operations of the agency/facility under the supervision of a professional. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge of psychology and related helping fields acquired through previous coursework to an agency/facility in the field. Students will integrate academic preparation with professional experience.
Subject
PSYC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated up to one time for credit Prerequisite: Instructor Consent.
In this second semester course, AS in Psychology program majors identify their marketable skills, career needs, and career goals through exploration and interactions with various social services agencies. Students learn to make informed choices and plans regarding baccalaureate and graduate training in psychology or other related fields of study, as well as job-seeking skills in psychology. Additional topics covered are introductory-level approaches to writing in APA format and style, and professionalism.
