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PSYC 100 Human Relations in Organizations (2 credits)
An examination of human relations in business and industry with emphasis on how people can work effectively in groups to satisfy both organizational and personal goals. Motivation, emotional and mental health, communication techniques and coping with stress are explored. Activities are used to encourage the application of concepts to enhance personal growth and insight and to increase social skills. (F, S, Su-upon demand, O) ND:SS
PSYC 102 Life Career Planning (1)
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore interests, abilities, and values used in the career decision-making process. (Upon demand)
PSYC 103 Addictions and Alternatives (2)
This course offers an introduction to addiction, addictive behaviors and the physical, mental, and emotional effects on the individual and the family. Topics include theoretical perspectives on abuse, pharmacological characteristics of commonly abused substances, and stages of dependence and addiction. Alternative healthy behaviors and lifestyles choices will also be emphasized. (S)
PSYC 105 Relationships and Self-Esteem (2)
This course examines the structure, content and dynamics of interpersonal relationships and their effects on self-esteem. (F)
PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology (3)
An introductory survey of the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The course will consist of an examination of psychology as a science and a profession. It will explore the biological foundations of behavior, sensing and perceiving the physical world, and normal and altered states of consciousness. The course will examine forms of learning, language and higher cognitive processes such as memory, thinking and problem-solving. This lecture course will focus on motivation, emotion, life-span development, theoretical views of personality, personality assessment, stress and coping, health and behavior, abnormal behavior and its treatment, and social psychology. Intro to Psychology will investigate contemporary applied psychology through the Internet and other computer systems. (F, S, O) ND:SS
PSYC 210 Child Development (3)
An introduction to the emotional, intellectual, physical, perceptual, and social development of the child from conception to adolescence. The relationship between development and parenting also will be explored. (F, S) ND:SS
PSYC 230 Educational Psychology (3)
A study of the application of the methods and principles of psychology to the process of teaching, learning and education. Using human development as a framework, the student will investigate learning theory and practice, motivation, classroom management, planning and effective teaching and the evaluation of students. This course will emphasize cooperative learning and an open-class approach. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. (S) ND:SS
PSYC 240 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)
An introduction to the application of the principles and methods of psychology to the workplace. Specific topics include employee selection, training, organizational behavior, leadership, conflict and cooperation, motivation, job satisfaction and morale, performance appraisal and stress in the workplace. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and/or PSYC 111. Upon Demand. ND:SS
PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology (3)
A survey of the psychology of human life-span development. The emotional, intellectual, physical, perceptual and social development of the individual from conception to death is examined. (F, S, Su, O) ND:SS
PSYC 261 Psychology of Adjustment (3)
In this course we will learn what psychological research says about improving adjustment and overall quality of life. (Factors affecting adjustment include gender, personality, self-esteem, ability to communicate effectively, health, experience of stress, changes with aging, and coping processes. Factors also include things like social influence and pressure, relationships with others, career preparation, work, and stages of life). The desired outcome is for students to use this knowledge to actively take charge of their own lives, effectively adjusting to an ever-changing world. (O)
PSYC 270 Abnormal Psychology (3)
A survey of the classification, symptoms and etiology of psychology disorders. The student will examine the major psychopathologies such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, substance-use disorders, and the schizophrenic disorders with a focus on etiology, diagnostic criteria, classification nomenclature and treatment approaches. The student will also explore the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual DSM-IVTR and its classification scheme. Prerequisite: 3 credits in psychology. (F, S, O) ND:SS
PSYC 290 Volunteer Internship (1-3)
Supervised placement in local agencies, organizations, and educational institutions to give the student experience in and to cultivate civic duty, volunteerism and the assistance of those in need. Students may also intern at a career-related site to evaluate and validate their vocational choice. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (F, S, Su)
PSYC 291 Volunteer Internship (1-3)
Supervised placement in local agencies, organizations, and educational institutions to give the student experience in and to cultivate civic duty, volunteerism, career exploration and the assistance of those in need. Students may also intern at a career-related site to evaluate and validate their vocational choice. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. (F, S, Su)
PSYC X92 Experimental Course (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs during new course development. It is used for one year after which time the course is assigned a different number.
PSYC 299 Special Topics (1-9)
A course designed to meet special departmental needs.
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