Psychology (PSYC)
The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and adopt methods to promote their success in school and life. Topics in this course include critical thinking skills, career planning, time organization, test-taking, communication skills, study techniques, question-asking skills, library use, and personal issues that face many college students.
This course is designed to introduce students to a survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.
A survey of the psychology of human life-span development with an emphasis on the interplay of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, cultural and personality development.
This course examines the cognitive, physical and psychological changes that take place from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on the description and explanation of the dimensions of developmental change.
This course examines the cognitive, physical and psychological (social and emotional) changes that take place from early adulthood through late adulthood. Emphasis is placed on the description and explanation of the dimensions of developmental change and tasks associated with the adult developmental period.
A survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders.