PSYC& 100General Psychology5 CR SOCSS, F, W, Sp
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.
PSYC& 200Lifespan Psychology5 CR SOCSS, F, W, Sp
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.
PSYC& 220Abnormal Psychology5 CR SOCSW, Sp
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.
PSYC 150Psychosocial Issues in Health Care I2 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
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.
PSYC 198Special Topics in General Psychology1 CR - 2 CR SOCSSp
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.
PSYC 250Psychosocial Issues in Health Care II3 CR SOCSF, W, Sp
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.
PSYC 255Psychosocial Issues in Health Care5 CR SOCSW
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.
PSYC 288Cooperative Work Experience1 CR - 15 CRS, F, W, Sp
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.
PSYC 298Special Topics in Lifespan Psychology1 CR - 2 CR SOCSSp
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.
PSYC 299Independent Study1 CR - 10 CR
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.
PSYC 320Leadership and Organizational Psychology5 CR SOCSSp
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.