Psychology (PSY)
PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 1002 | General Psychology II: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 1016 | Stress Management
Lecture Credit: 3
Identifies the physiological, emotional, and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management.
PSY 1075 | Special Topics
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.
PSY 2000 | Research Methodology
Lecture Credit: 4
Introduces research methods and designs including correlational studies, experimental designs and quasi-experimental designs. Additional topics include evaluations of scientific research, data analysis, report writing and research ethics.
PSY 2075 | Special Topics
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
Note: Special topics courses range from 0-12 credits and vary in learning type. Please see your program chair for more information about your options.
PSY 2085 | Independent Study
Independent Study Credit: 0-12
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified instructor.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2105 | Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines gender comparisons in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2107 | Human Sexuality: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2108 | Psychology of Transgender Identity
Lecture Credit: 3
Explores the transgender experience in Western culture. This course covers definitions and language; the history of the transgender movement; the legal, social, and medical aspects of transition; current political issues; cultural aspects of gender diversity; well-known trans-identified people; working with transgender populations; and advocacy. Students will explore aspects of being trans-identified: gain language, knowledge, and skills to work with transgender populations; and understand the diversity of the transgender experience.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2221 | Social Psychology: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings, including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2222 | Psychology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the philosophies of life and death, emphasizing dying, death, mourning, and the consideration of one`s own death. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2331 | Positive Psychology: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on human strengths rather than the traditional view of psychology that tends to focus on the worst of human nature. This course is designed to explore strengths-based research, concepts of happiness, helpfulness, and resiliency. The research and theories about human nature will go beyond simply not being mentally ill as a form of mental health, which will include optimism, post-traumatic growth, and how to increase emotional, psychological and social functioning. Overall, this course will be focused on understanding one’s own sense of life satisfaction and how to further improve well-being. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2333 | Health Psychology: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Students will learn an overview of the scientific study of attitudes, behaviors and personality variables related health, illness and bodily systems. Emphasis is on the interaction of biological, psychological and social factors that cause illness and influence its treatment and prevention.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2440 | Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines human development from conception through death, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2441 | Child Development: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on the growth and development of the individual, from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2552 | Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2660 | Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduces the principles of Natural Selection and applies them to Psychology and the study of human behavior. The course lays the framework for a biologically based approach to psychology and provides a metatheory for the discipline by examining current experimental data.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2661 | Brain and Behavior
Lecture Credit: 3
Provides an introduction to the study of the relationship between brain function and behavior. The course presents neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as they relate to human experience and behavior. It demonstrates the application of neuroscience concepts to understand and intervene in human behaviors and disorders. Students will be introduced to modern research methods and ethics in the study of brain and behavior.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2662 | Intro to Neuropsychology
Lecture Credit: 3
Focuses on introduction to basic neuropsychological terms and concepts with emphasis on application of thinking and behavior in humans.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2770 | Introduction Forensic Psychology
Lecture Credit: 3
Introduction to Forensic Psychology is a course in an overview of Forensic Psychology. As such it explores both current research and practice in five areas. These areas are police psychology, criminal psychology, victimology, correctional psychology and the interface of psychology and the courts. The course facilitates an understanding of the numerous careers related to forensic psychology, how to prepare for them and current research and practice in each of the five broad areas of forensic psychology.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2771 | Psychology of Personality: GT-SS3
Lecture Credit: 3
Examines the structure, function, and development of personality. Investigates the major contemporary theories of personality. Covers psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-social learning, humanistic, trait, and, optionally, neurobiological, existential, and/or Eastern, perspectives. The underlying assumptions and research support for these theories are appraised. Enables the student to gain an appreciation of the value of alternative theoretical approaches to this subfield of psychology. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2773 | Organizational Psychology
Lecture Credit: 3
Provides a comprehensive study of psychological principles and theories as applied to organizational behavior. Topics include motivation, job satisfaction, conflict supervision, human relations and stress management.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
PSY 2774 | Psychology of Leadership
Lecture Credit: 3
Studies and applies the theories and techniques of leadership and group processes. In addition, introduces leadership skills and experiences with applications in group and community settings.
Prerequisite: College Readiness in English
