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PSY-239 Psychology of Personality 3 (3-0) SS
Prerequisites: PSY-150
Corequisites: None
This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods.
Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic,
and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be
able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the
understanding of individual differences in human behavior. This course has been
approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a general
education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S.
degrees. This course also satisfies the general education course requirement in
Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees. (1997 SU)
PSY-241 Developmental Psychology 3 (3-0) FS SS
Prerequisites: PSY-150
Corequisites: None
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on
major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life
span. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences
for the A.A., A.F.A., and A.S. degrees. This course also satisfies the general
education course requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and
A.G.E. degrees. (1997 SU)
PSY-255 Intro to Exceptionality 3 (3-0) S
Prerequisites: PSY-150
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the psychology of the exceptional person. Topics include
theoretical perspectives, terminology, and interventions pertaining to various
handicapping conditions as well as the resulting psychosocial adjustments. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the
potentials and limitations of the exceptional person. This course satisfies the general
education course requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and
A.G.E. degrees ONLY. (1997 SU)
PSY-263 Educational Psychology 3 (3-0) AND
Prerequisites: PSY-150
Corequisites: None
This course examines the application of psychological theories and principles to the
educational process and setting. Topics include learning and cognitive theories,
achievement motivation, teaching and learning styles, teacher and learner roles,
assessment, and developmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the application of psychological theory to
educational practice. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course
requirement for the A.A., A.F.A, and A.S. degrees. This course satisfies the general
education course requirement in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and
A.G.E. degrees ONLY. (1997 SU)