Psychology Courses (PSY)

* Denotes college transfer courses.

PSY 100 Basic Human Relations (Non-Degree Credit)   2 SHC

This course is a study of personality factors as they relate to social adjustment. Personality development, interpersonal relationships and the application of psychological principles in everyday life are emphasized. (2/0)

PSY 103 Human Relations   3 SHC

This course is a study of human relations, including the dynamics of behavior, interrelationships and personality as applied to everyday life. (3/0)

PSY 105 Personal/Interpersonal Psychology   3 SHC

This course emphasizes the principles of psychology in the study of self and interpersonal adjustment and behavior in contemporary society. (3/0)

*PSY 201 General Psychology   3 SHC

This course includes the following topics: an introduction to the basic theories and concepts in the science of behavior, scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality and abnormal behavior. (3/0)

*PSY 203 Human Growth and Development   3 SHC

This course is a chronological study of the physical, cognitive and emotional factors affecting human growth, development and potential. (3/0)

PSY 210 Educational Psychology   3 SHC

This course is the study of the teaching-learning process with emphasis on theory, transfer, problem solving, habit formation, individual difference and other factors that facilitate learning. Prerequisite: PSY 201 (3/0)

*PSY 212 Abnormal Psychology   3 SHC

This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders, including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures, analysis of human behavior problems and identification of the personal and social skills needed to deal with these problems. Prerequisite: PSY 201 (3/0)

PSY 215 Psychology of the Mentally Retarded   3 SHC

This course is a survey of the nature and causes of mental retardation, including the attitudes and relationships of the community to the retarded.  (3/0)

PSY 218 Behavior Modification   3 SHC

This course is an introduction to the terminology, methods and recording procedures used in behavior modification. This course includes the application of these procedures and techniques in specific areas of human services.(3/0)

PSY 230 Interviewing Techniques   3 SHC

This course develops skills necessary for interviewers and interviewees in various organizational settings. (3/0)

PSY 235 Group Dynamics   3 SHC

This course is an examination of the theory and practice of group dynamics. Emphasis is on the application of the value and use of the group processes in specialized settings. (3/0)

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