Course Descriptions
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches
to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Prerequisite: Meet TSI
college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours.
(A)
PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality
This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics
will be covered from various perspectives - biological, sociological, anthropological,
etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for
each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke
thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of
the classroom. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing;
or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A) Note: Students may take either PSYC 2306
or SOCI 2306 but not both.
PSYC 2314 Life-Span Growth and Development
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical
factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death. Prerequisites:
PSYC 2301, and meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
PSYC 2315 Psychology of Adjustment
Gives students deeper insight into their lives and those around them. Includes enhancing
self awareness, stress coping, healthy relationships and dealing with loss. Prerequisite:
Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit
hours. (A)
PSYC 2316 Psychology of Personality
In-depth study of theories of personality with practical application of each. Methods
of personality measurement and assessment are also included. Prerequisites: PSYC
2301, and meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)
PSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology
This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological research
and assessment. It includes measurement, characteristics of distributions; measures
of central tendency and variability; transformed scores; correlation and regression;
probability theory; and hypotheses testing and inference. (PSYC 2317 is included in
the Psychology Field of Study.) Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 and MATH 1314. 3 credit hours.
(A)
PSYC 2319 Social Psychology
Research and theory regarding social factors that influence human behavior. Focuses
on attitudes, interpersonal attraction, aggression, conformity, communication, values,
roles and group processes. These principles will be applied to the human experience.
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours (A)
PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology
This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural
factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders.
It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the
development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological
research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning,
as well as legal and ethical issues. (PSYC 2320 is included in the Psychology Field
of Study.) Prerequisites: PSYC 2301, and meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading
and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
PSYC 2330 Biological Psychology
An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics,
research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and
perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders,
and other complex behaviors. (PSYC 2330 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.)
Prerequisites: PSYC 2301, and meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and
Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)
PSYC 2389 Academic Co-op Psychology
Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience in psychology.
In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives
in the study of psychology. Contact the Associate Dean/Director for more information.
Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent.
3 credit hours. (A)