2010-2011 Catalog
Psychology

PSY 101 General Psychology I: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval.

PSY 102 General Psychology II: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval.

PSY 116 Stress Management
3 Credits
Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management. This course is not designed for transfer.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090, REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95.

PSY 205 Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines gender comparisons in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval, and PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better.

PSY 226 Social Psychology: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings, including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval, and PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better.

PSY 235 Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines human development from conception through death, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval, and PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better.

PSY 238 Child Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the growth and development of the individual, from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval.

PSY 245 Educational Psychology
3 Credits
Focuses on the relationships between theory, research, and practice in the areas of learning, child development, motivation, and educational assessment.

PSY 247 Child Abuse and Neglect
3 Credits
Examines the causes and effects of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect. Intervention and prevention strategies are emphasized.

PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course.

PREREQUISITES: ENG 090 and REA 090 with a grade of “C” or better, or ACCUPLACER scores of Reading 80 and Sentence Skills of 95 or Department Chair approval.

PSY 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

PSY 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.

PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission.