Course Descriptions - Psychology

General Psychology

PSY 200

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is a survey of behavior with an emphasis on psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


General Psychology Honors

PSY 200H

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is a survey of behavior with an emphasis on psychological processes. This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Human Growth and Development

PSY 210

Pre-requisite: PSY-200(General Psychology) with a grade of D or higher or PSY-200(General Psychology) with a transfer-in grade of C or higher

Co-requisite: None

This course is a study of the psychological, social and physical factors that affect human behavior from conception to death.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Psychology of Death & Dying

PSY 217

Pre-requisite: PSY-200(General Psychology) with a grade of C or higher

Co-requisite: None

This course is a study of the special psychological adjustments surrounding the issue of death and dealing with the terminally ill.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Abnormal Psychology

PSY 230

Pre-requisite: PSY-200(General Psychology) with a grade of C or higher

Co-requisite: None

This course is a survey of abnormal behavior and its social and biological origins. The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders and mental deficiencies will be covered.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Social Psychology

PSY 250

Pre-requisite: PSY-200(General Psychology) with a grade of C or higher

Co-requisite: None

This course is a study of social factors as they influence individual behavior.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3


Statistics for the Soc Science

PSY 260

Pre-requisite: None

Co-requisite: None

This course is an introduction to the basic statistical concepts, measures, and techniques used in social science research and report writing. It includes both descriptive and inferential statistics.

Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3