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PSYC 2101- Psychology of Adjustment (3-0-3)
An introductory examination of the applied psychological theory and research
concerning mental health and well-being. [Note: Learning Support students who are
required to take ENGL 0099 and/or READ 0099 must exit the requirement(s) before
they can enroll in this course.]
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 2103 - Introduction toHumanDevelopment (3-0-3)
An introductory, non-laboratory-based examination of human development across the
lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social
development. [Note: Learning Support students who are required to take ENGL 0099
and/or READ 0099must exit the requirement(s) before they can enroll in this course.]
PSYC 2105-Statistics for Psychology (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to basic statistical methods for the
design and analysis of research in psychology. Subject areas include: measurement;
organizing and displaying data (e.g. graphs and tables), descriptive statistics (e.g.
mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation), elementary probability,
correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, sources of error, power, effect size, and
an introduction to analysis of variance and factorial designs.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101, MATH1101, MATH 1111 or equivalent.
PSYC 3110 - AppliedPsychology (3-0-3)
An overview of the application of psychology to practical problems in areas such as
mental and physical health, business and industry, and education. Will emphasize
application of computer technology as currentlyused in psychology-based careers.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3120 - Introduction toTherapeutic Intervention (3-0-3)
An exploration into the strategies used in therapeutic situations. Approaches from a
variety of perspectives such as psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic
will be examined and applied using a variety of strategies includingmodeling and role
playing. Issues related to functioning effectively as a helping professional will also be
explored. Prerequisite(s): PSYC1101.
PSYC 3130 - Social Psychology (3-0-3)
A survey of the major theories and research findings regarding social influences on
human behavior. Areas explored will include attitudes, prejudice, gender roles,
altruism, conformity, obedience, attraction, and aggression.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3140 - Crisis Intervention (3-0-3)
This course is designed to provide a theoretical and applied foundation for working
with people in crisis. Students will examine the dynamics of various situational and
developmental crises, consider family and cultural influences on coping, and explore
methods for intervening in crisis situations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101.
PSYC 3150-GroupDynamics (3-0-3)
This coursewill provide students with a foundation in the principles of groupdynamics,
with an emphasis on small-group dynamics. Research in the field of group dynamics
will be discussed, and well-established principles of group functioning, such as group
formation, conflict, and impression management, will be addressed. Application of
these principles to the functioning of small groups in psychology and human services-
related settings will alsobe addressed.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101 andPSYC 2103.
PSYC 3160 - Educational Psychology (3-0-3)
Educational psychology is the study of the psychology of learning and how
development and differences among individuals influence learning.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1101
