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importance of creativity, health, relationships and the effective use of resources in achieving college success. All<br />
students who have passed fewer than 60 semester hours and finished the immediate two long semesters on scholastic<br />
probation are required to enroll in and pass the course. Recommended for all students desiring to improve their<br />
opportunities for success in college. A passing grade must be earned to meet the institutional requirement. May<br />
count for elective credit in selected degree and certificate programs. Students who fail a developmental course must<br />
take either EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300.<br />
2301 General Psychology ............................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0<br />
An introductory survey of the major areas of psychology, such as learning, social, testing, personality, developmental<br />
and physiological. Emphasis is on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animal<br />
behavior.<br />
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.<br />
2314 Lifespan Human Growth and Development .......................................................................................................... 3:3:0<br />
Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social, and mental factors of growth and development of children<br />
and throughout the lifespan.<br />
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.<br />
2317 Introduction to Statistical Methods ...................................................................................................................... 3:3:0<br />
Statistical concepts and techniques used in behavioral science research. Topics include graphs, position measures,<br />
central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, significance test and introduction to nonparametric<br />
techniques.<br />
Prerequisite: MATH 1314.<br />
Sociology Courses (SOCI):<br />
Credit:Lec:Lab<br />
1301 Introduction to Sociology ...................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0<br />
Sociology as a field of knowledge. Basic terms, concepts, theories of sociology applied to an explanation of human<br />
behavior, personality, groups and society.<br />
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.<br />
1306 Social Problems ..................................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0<br />
Attributes of society and of persons which are subject to disapproval; the causes, extent and consequences of these<br />
problems; programs and prospects of their resolution.<br />
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.<br />
2301 Intimate Relationships, Marriage and the Family ................................................................................................ 3:3:0<br />
A study of the individual and the family. Special emphasis on individual development, sexuality, tasks of marriage<br />
and parenting skills in relation to the family life cycle.<br />
Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.
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