Academic Catalog

Psychology (PSY)

PSY-101 PSYCHOLOGY 
4 credit hours4 contact hours (4 Lecture Hours Per Week) 

A scientific study of behavior is examined which leads to a greater understanding of human behavior, insight into mental processes and a better comprehension of the inconsistencies between human feelings and actions. Topics include learning, memory, the nervous system, perception, motivation, social interaction, attitudes, intelligence and abnormal behavior.

PSY-210 HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT 
4 credit hours4 contact hours (4 Lecture Hours Per Week) 

This course is a life span study of the influences and processes in the physical, social, emotional and mental growth and development of individuals.

Requisite(s): Must complete PSY-101 Must complete ENG 121 or take concurrently 
PSY-220 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 
4 credit hours4 contact hours (4 Lecture Hours Per Week) 

This course places primary emphasis on clinically significant behavioral and psychological patterns associated with distress and impairment. Symptoms, suspected causes and treatment will be examined.

Requisite(s): Must complete PSY-101 Must complete ENG-121 or take concurrently 
PSY-250 HUMAN SEXUALITY 
4 credit hours4 contact hours (4 Lecture Hours Per Week) 

This course is an introduction to the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality. Topics to be covered include sexual values, sexual development, male and female anatomy and physiology, the sexual responses cycle, sexual health and diseases, pregnancy, contraception, abortion issues, sexual gender orientation issues, intimate relationships, sexual dysfunction, and sexual abuse.

Requisite(s): Must complete ENG-121 or take concurrently 
PSY-260 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 
4 credit hours4 contact hours (4 Lecture Hours Per Week) 

This course is designed to give a better understanding of ourselves and others and help us to devleop our resources for effective living in today's world. Topics include an inquiry inot man's basic nature and potentialities, his intellectual, emotional and social development, how he perceives himself in relation to his enviroment and is motiviated to act, the kinds of problems he faces and how he goes about trying to solve them and the nature of individual and group relationships.

Requisite(s): Must complete ENG-121 or take concurrently