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Academic Catalog - Concordia College

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Political Science<br />

POL 223 American Government 3 hrs.<br />

A survey of American government’s structure, functions, and processes on the national level,<br />

including civil rights and liberties, major branches of government, political parties, interest<br />

groups, elections, policies and policy-making.<br />

Psychology<br />

PSY 110 General Psychology 3 hrs.<br />

An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior with emphasis on individual<br />

differences, perceptions, sensory functions, learning, emotions, motivation, thinking,<br />

personality, and investigative techniques used in psychology.<br />

PSY 200 Child Growth and Development 3 hrs.<br />

Studies the developmental stages of human beings from conception through adolescence<br />

focusing on biological processes, physical and perceptual development, learning, cognition and<br />

language development, social, spiritual and moral development and the development of<br />

personality. Field experiences required.<br />

Prerequisite: PSY 110<br />

PSY 201 Human Growth and Development 3 hrs.<br />

Human growth and development offers students an overview of physiological, cognitive,<br />

emotional, social, and moral development from conception through old age, including one's<br />

attitude toward death and dying.<br />

PSY 320 Abnormal Psychology 3 hrs.<br />

This course will explore mental disorders of adults and children based on the present Diagnostic<br />

Statistical Manual (DSM) including theories and research as to causes, symptomatology and<br />

treatment. Identifies the role of personnel including applications to education, health care, and<br />

community focus in dealing with mental conflict and fostering mental health.<br />

Reading<br />

REA 097 Preparatory Reading 3 hrs.<br />

This course is designed to develop student’s strategic approach to college thinking and learning<br />

across disciplines by including focused activities to improve reading comprehension and<br />

vocabulary development. This course also introduces basic research and presentations using<br />

technology. Students will explore the roles of memory, cognition, intelligence, and critical<br />

thinking in relation to active learning. Institutional credit only.<br />

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