PSYC 140 - General Psychology - 3.00 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Using the foundation of the scientific method and critical thinking, students will explore topics ranging through the various domains of psychology: biological, cognitive, developmental, social and personality, as well as mental and physical health. This course will help students apply concepts to daily life with emphasis on the biopsychosocial model and a focus on key integrative themes. Through this course, students will also think critically about how psychological science informs contemporary issues. (MOTR PSYC 100).
PSYC 220 - Psychology of Prejudice - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 140 with a grade of C or higher. This course offers an analysis of psychological theory and research as a mechanism for understanding privilege, prejudice, and discrimination. Various expressions of prejudice and discrimination are addressed, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, class, religion, physical ability, age, and sexual orientation. Themes will include the development and causes of social perception, reasons for persistence and maintenance of stereotypes and prejudice, and ways to change or reduce stereotypes and prejudice
PSYC 230 - Death and Dying - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 140. This course offers a survey of the historical and contemporary issues related to death and dying. It explores cultural, ethnic, individual, social, and ethical views regarding end of life practices. Additionally, the course provides students with basic skills for understanding the psychological and developmental aspects of death and living.
PSYC 240 - Child Development - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 140. Critical factors in understanding development: internal growth forces, self factors, external adjustment processes. Emphasis on interrelatedness of developmental processes.
PSYC 243 - Human Lifespan Development - 4.00 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 140 with a grade of C or higher. Course covers theories, research, and application associated with the biological, cognitive, affective, and social domains of development during the life of the individual from conception through death. Addresses similarities and differences in development across and within cultures. (MOTR PSYC 200)
PSYC 245 - Adolescent Psychology - 3.00 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 140. Overview of developmental stages of adolescence. Physical, psychological, educational, and social characteristics and implications.