| PY:105 General Psychology 3 cr. |
| An examination of the fundamentals of behavior. Designed to familiarize students with human behavior, how it is studied and the applications of the results of that study. Theoretical issues, comprehension of research findings and research techniques will also be examined. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Social Sciences Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:106 Introduction to Counseling and Guidance 3 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide students with three essential components relative to the fields of counseling and human services. These are 1) to attain a foundation in the theories of psychotherapy. In this course, selected prominent theories of psychotherapy, which provide guidelines for understanding human problems and for selecting interventions for these problems, will be studied. 2) To learn "helping" skills so that students can begin to practice micro-counseling techniques in the classroom. 3) To gain knowledge about the large number of occupational choices within the field of counseling and human services. |
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| PY:115 Human Growth and Development 3 cr. |
| Designed to provide the student with an understanding of the process and interrelationship of physical, emotional, intellectual and social evolution in the individual. Attention is given to these human potentials throughout the life cycle from conception to death. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:140 Child Growth and Development 3 cr. |
| Deals with the interplay of biological factors, human interactions, cultural forces and social structure which shape the growing child from conception to adolescence. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:141 Human Resources I 2 cr. |
| Designed to facilitate self-awareness, positive self-regard and clarification of personal values in an atmosphere of trust and sharing. Emphasis is on the ways to use personal resources (strengths) for selfenhancement and personal growth. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:145 Human Resources II 2 cr. |
| Designed to enable the student to explore personal values, strengths, experiences and relationships to enhance feelings of self-worth. Students practice specific interrelationship skills to improve abilities in relating to others. Assertiveness training and T.A. are utilized to help the student retain the achieved sense of self and allow others to maintain self-worth. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:155 Human Sexuality 3 cr. |
| Introduction to the study of the dynamics of human sexuality. Emphasis is given to the physiological, psychological and social aspects of sexuality. Same as SO:155. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:205 Child Psychology 3 cr. |
| Covers development from conception to childhood. Emphasis is on child study, growth and development of physiological, motor, personality, mental and emotional aspects, sensory and behavior development. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or PY:115 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:210 Psychology of Personality 3 cr. |
| An in-depth study of concepts related to personality development, description, assessment and special problems. Emphasis is given to the fields of psychoanalytic, behavioral, selfactualization and existentialism. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or PY:115 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:215 The Psychology of Adolescence 3 cr. |
| A comprehensive examination of the physical, cognitive and social dynamics of the developmental period between the ages of 11-25 years. Designed to expand the student's awareness of adolescence as a major developmental period in developed cultures. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or equivalent course or consent of instructor. |
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| PY:216 Psychology of Gender 3 cr. |
| This course is designed to explore the differences between the male and female gender from conception through adulthood. Differences in abilities and attitudes which arise from biology and the brain will be emphasized, although sociocultural explanations for differences will also be discussed. In addition, the differences in the use of language and communication by males and females will be explored. The goal of the course is to understand these differences and to decide how males and females can use this understanding to communicate with each other and to augment appreciation for the cross-sex. |
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| PY:217 Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. |
| Designed to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal behavior as it exists in modern life. Also the student will be given criteria to recognize abnormal behavior and be shown theoretical aspects along with treatment designs. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:220 Industrial Psychology 3 cr. |
| A study of psychology as a guide to the relationship of people in industry. Designed to help each student develop an awareness of needs, sentiments and attitudes toward self and others in an organizational setting. Organizational problems are anticipated and preventive means are studied. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| PY:222 The Psychology of Aging 3 cr. |
| Aging is presented as an aspect of living. The course studies aging in terms of four distinct, but interrelated processes: chronological aging, biological aging, psychological aging and social aging. Same as SO:222. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:115 recommended. |
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| PY:240 Psychology of Adjustment 3 cr. |
| A study of the factors of mutual accommodation, adjustment. Emphasis is placed on normal adjustment problems. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:245 Social Psychology 3 cr. |
| A survey of the theories and research dealing with individual behavior in the social environment. Topics include social influence processes, interpersonal attraction, group behavior, leadership, conformity and attitude formation and change. Same as SO:245. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:250 Educational Psychology 3 cr. |
| Designed to assist the student to understand human development and the learning process. Emphasis is placed on the roles of the teacher and the learner in applying the principles of learning, instruction, evaluation and pupil management. Descriptive statistics are studied in relation to test utilization. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:256-257 Readings in Psychology 1-2 cr. |
| Designed to provide additional readings in psychology, allowing the student to obtain a greater understanding of the various areas of this discipline than can be attained by normal course work. |
| (39.6-79.2 Lab. Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: PY:105 or permission of instructor. |
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| PY:299 Honors 1 cr. |
| This course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain a greater understanding of a topic in psychology. The student will go beyond what is covered and expected in other classes in this discipline. The student will plan and complete an Honors project for the course. The specifics of the Honors project will be contracted with the instructor and the Honors Committee at the beginning of the semester. |
