Explores the history, scientific principles and theories of psychology. Discusses biological aspects of behavioral and perceptual processes. Topics include behavior, thought, emotion, perception, learning, memory, sexuality and gender, personality theory, and psychological disorders. Examines research and current trends in psychology. Addresses diversity and social factors in human psychology.

Prerequisite: None

Examines biological, psychological, and social factors of human development, from conception to death. Presents theories and research regarding human growth and development across the lifespan. Explores developmental theories to analyze growth and change through each of the major stages of life. Addresses the effect of poverty and culture on development.

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100

Presents a study of abnormal psychopathology, specifically a study of abnormal human behavior, its description, causes, and diagnosis. Emphasis on treatment and major diagnostic categories such as schizophrenia, personality, mood, and organic brain disorders.

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 (was PSYC 111) or instructor permission.

Presents concepts necessary for the provision of psychosocial healthcare. Examines determinants of health and illness across the lifespan, including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual and cultural dimensions, within the context of health care. Topics include coping mechanisms, therapeutic communication, culturally sensitive nursing care and social determinates of health. Fulfills distribution requirement for AN-DTA only. Course offering to nursing program students only.

Prerequisites: NURS 152 with a grade of 'C' or higher or instructor permission.

Discusses selected topics in psychology, with an emphasis on health care. Restricted to students majoring in nursing who have successfully completed PSYC& 100 at another institution but require one to two additional credits for the AN DTA/MRP degree. Course intended for nursing students who have transferred in three or four credits of PSYC& 100 from another institution. Five credits are required for the AN DTA/MRP degree.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission and PSYC& 100.

Presents additional concepts necessary for the provision of psychosocial healthcare. Analyzes determinants of health and illness across the lifespan, including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual and cultural dimensions, within the context of health care. Topics include care of the client experiencing mental health challenges, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, mood disorders and chemical dependency. Fulfills distribution requirement for AN-DTA only. Course offering to nursing program students only.

Prerequisites: NURS 251 and PSYC 150 (or 2 credits of PSYC 255) with a grade of 'C' or higher.

Presents additional concepts necessary for the provision of psychosocial healthcare. Analyzes determinants of health and illness across the lifespan, including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual and cultural dimensions, within the context of health care. Topics include care of the client experiencing mental health challenges, anxiety disorders, thought disorders, mood disorders and chemical dependency. Fulfills distribution requirement for AN-DTA only. Course offering to nursing program students only.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program.

Provides work-based learning experience in a specific program of study. Individualized student outcomes are developed, focusing on behaviors that contribute to workplace success.

Prerequisites: Instructor or Cooperative Education Coordinator permission Concurrent requirements: COLL 289 or BUS 294 must be taken prior to or concurrent with this course.

Discusses selected topics in lifespan psychology. Restricted to students majoring in nursing who have successfully completed PSYC& 200 at another institution but require one or two additional credits for the AN DTA/MRP degree. Course intended for nursing students who have transferred in three or four credits of PSYC& 200 from another institution. Five credits are required for the AN DTA/MRP degree.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission and PSYC& 200.

Offers individualized learning opportunities for knowledge or skill development. Content and expectations are established between the student and instructor, and documented in an Independent Study contract.

Prerequisites: By instructor permission only.

Foundation course in the actions of individuals, groups, and organizations. Relate theory and research to organizational problems by reviewing advanced concepts in motivation and perception, leadership, decision-making, communication and influence, group behavior, diversity, conflict and cooperation, politics, corporate culture, organizational structure, and environmental influences.

Prerequisites: None