PSY - Psychology
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
This course is a study of human relations, including the dynamics of behavior, interrelationships and personality as applied in everyday life.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning, memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques and social psychology.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: PSY 201
This course is a study of the physical, cognitive and social factors affecting human growth, development and potential.
Offered Fall Semester
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or permission of instructor
This course is a science-based study of psychological and behavioral influences on health. Topics include the mind-body connection, the professional and academic field, systems of the body, prevention, stress, coping, health-care and managing illness.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: PSY 201 or permission of instructor
This course is a study of the biological, psychological and sociological perspectives of human sexuality. Historical, cross-cultural and ethical issues are considered in the course.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters
Prerequisite: PSY 201
This course is a study of the nature and development of behavioral disorders including the investigation of contemporary treatment procedures.
Offered Fall and Spring Semesters
Prerequisite: PSY 201
This course is a study of individual behavior as influenced by social roles, group identification, attitudes and values.
Offered Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters based on student request and permission of instructor
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course provides an opportunity for students to investigate a faculty-approved topic related to psychology using the application of practical research methods. The course is designed for students in an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science program to explore part of their major in more depth by working one-on-one or in small groups on faculty- or student-designed research projects.