PSYC 1455 Personal Adjustment and Transition (3 Lec; 3 Cr) This is a course utilizing a psychological/educational approach to assist students in transition to college life. Discussion will focus on attitudes which foster a fear of success and feelings of helplessness, low self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. Students will learn techniques to achieve self-directedness, set and carry out goals, and manage time. This course is open only to Student Support Services (REACH) students.
PSYC 1456 Introduction to Higher Education (1 Lec; 1 Cr) This course is an introduction to higher education and is designed to promote success in college, both academically and personally. Topics include college policies and procedures, resources available for managing academic and personal issues, and strategies for success in college.
PSYC 1457 Career Explorations (1 Lec; 1 Cr) In this course, students will learn the skills needed for effective career decision-making and life planning. They will also explore their interests, values, and abilities, and how these relate to career choice. Techniques for researching occupations will be taught as well as skills for effective decision-making and goal-setting.
PSYC 2551 General Psychology (4 Lec; 4 Cr) Goal 5 This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior: history, background and methods, development, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, adjustment, mental health and social psychology. Prerequisite: Recommend CPT score of 72, or “C” or better in READ 0082, reading and writing intensive
PSYC 2556 Industrial Psychology (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a study of human behavior in the work environment. Topics for discussion will include the nature of work in the modern world, organizational theory, personnel selection, personnel training, work efficiency, human motivation, performance appraisal, leadership and supervision, job satisfaction, employee safety and health, human engineering and consumer psychology. Prerequisite: Reading and writing intensive
PSYC 2558 Abnormal Psychology (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course examines mental disorders and behavioral deviations with primary emphasis on etiology, classification, symptomatology, and alternative therapeutic approaches. Prerequisite: PSYC 2551; reading and writing intensive
PSYC 2565 Child and Adolescent Development (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goal 5 This course provides an overview of human development from conception through adolescence. Major theories and research are used to examine physical, perpetual, emotional, cognitive, linguistic, social, and moral development. Prerequisite: PSYC 2551; reading and writing intensivePSYC 2567 Lifespan Development (4 Lec; 4 Cr) Goals 5 & 7 This course is a scientific and theoretical examination of the physical, social, cognitive, and psychological dimensions of development throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 2551; reading and writing intensive
PSYC 2655 Group Dynamics (3 Lec; 3 Cr) Goal 5 Through lectures and actual participation in facilitation of the small group process, students will become familiar with the skills and techniques common to working with groups. This includes group dynamics, determining group purpose, basic group roles, stages of group development, group member’s roles, group leader roles, and functions. Prerequisites: None for non-Human Service majors; HSER 1237 Helping Process for Human Service majors, college level reading and writing