Department of Psychology

Course Descriptions 2007 - 2009

PSY101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (fs)
Introduces scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Overview of areas of neuropsychology, growth and development, perceptual processes, learning and thinking, motivation and emotion, intelligence and personality, social psychology and mental disorders. 3 credits

PSY203
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: CHILD (y)
Prerequisite: PSY101
Scientific study of basic factors in development from conception through age 12. Topics such as heredity, growth and maturation, learning and motivation, language, cognition, socialization and disturbed patterns of development discussed. Special attention given to complex interaction of heredity and environment. 3 credits

PSY205
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: ADOLESCENCE (y)
Prerequisite: PSY101
Development from pre-pubescence through late adolescence. Explores theory and research relating to physical growth, emotion, social and cognitive developmental change, motivation, problems and disturbances. 3 credits

PSY206
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY: LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT (y)
Prerequisite: PSY101
Development from conception through death and dying. Theory and research relating to all aspects of development explored with special emphasis on physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes occurring in adulthood (middle adulthood through old age). 3 credits

PSY221
HUMAN SEXUALITY (f)
Prerequisite: PSY101 or SOC101
Surveys topics from biological, sociological, anthropological, religious and psychological perspectives. Examines sexual values in order to enhance students’ knowledge of sexuality and influences which affect it at personal, familial and societal level. 3 credits

PSY231
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER (s)
Prerequisite: PSY101
Critical examination of psychological theories and research on gender. Topics such as gender roles, development of gender identity differences and similarities between the sexes, relationships, mental health, and sexuality will be examined across historical, social, and cultural contexts, with particular emphasis on women. 3 credits

PSY232
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (s)
Prerequisite: SOC101 or PSY101
Introduces selected topics, concepts and theories. Includes the self, self-presentation, social perception, conformity and deviance, person perception, prosocial and aggressive behavior, and prejudice and discrimination. 3 credits

Department of Psychology

Dr. Julie Tietz

Course Descriptions

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