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DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSPSYCH 202 (IAI: SED 902)EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYPrerequisite: PSYCH 1013 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course focuses on the psychological principles, theoriesand current research related to the roles and functions ofteachers and learners in educational settings. From the perspectiveof the student, special emphasis is placed upon theoriesof motivation, creativity, learning theories, individual learningdifferences, and cultural and gender diversity. From theteacher’s perspective, special emphasis is placed upon classroommanagement principles, effective instructional approaches,measurement and assessment techniques, and aligning instructionwith the growth of students’ social, cognitive and personaldevelopment.PSYCH 203 (IAI: PSY 905)ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGYPrerequisite: PSYCH 1013 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course covers theories and techniques applied to thelabeling of “abnormal’’ behavior as defined by the Diagnosticand Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).Topicsinclude research methods; definition, assessment and categorizationof abnormal behavior; diagnosis, treatment and prevention.PSYCH 204 (IAI: PSY 906)INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYPrerequisite: PSYCH 1013 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course studies the behavior of men and women as theyadjust to the people, objects and surroundings encountered inthe workplace. Emphasis is on applying data gathered to maximizethe economic and psychological well-being of allemployees and constituencies.Topics include research methods;personnel selection, placement and training; job analysis and performanceappraisal; job satisfaction and motivation; leadership;organizational decision making; and organizational development.PSYCH 212 (IAI: PSY 907)THEORIES OF PERSONALITYPrerequisite: PSYCH 1013 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course studies the development and structure of humanpersonality. Students will consider a variety of theoreticalapproaches to understanding human personality: psychoanalytical,humanistic, behavioral/social, cognitive and traits. Readingsinclude works by Freud,Adler, Horney, Sullivan, Fromm, Rogers,Jung, Maslow, Jourad and others. Emphasis is on the applicationof personality theories to the understanding of self.PSYCH 215 (IAI: S8 900; PSY 908)SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGYPrerequisite: PSYCH 1013 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditAs an introduction to social psychology, this course is organizedaround five broader perspectives of social behavior: cultural differences,the life span, the individual, the situation, and the socialgroup.Topics include attitudes, social perceptions, the establishmentof norms, conformity, leadership, group dynamics and researchmethods, with emphasis on their effects on the individual.PSYCH 217HUMAN SEXUALITYPrerequisite: None3 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditPrinciples, theories and points of view concerning human sexualitywith emphasis on the psychological and social aspects ofhuman sexuality.The primary aim of this course is to provide aframework for and encourage responsible decision making withrespect to the sexual aspect of our total being.READING2006-2008 CATALOGRDG 097FUNDAMENTAL READING IPrerequisite: Qualifying score on Reading Placement Test4 lectures per week: 4 hrs non-degree, non-transfer credit (maybe repeated two times)This is a fundamental reading course designed for students whoneed extensive practice in word analysis, vocabulary and comprehensionskills essential for effective reading.The course isbased on individualized learning.RDG 098FUNDAMENTAL READING IIPrerequisite: RDG 097 or qualifying score on Reading Placement Test4 lectures per week: 4 hrs non-degree, non-transfer credit (maybe repeated two times)This course is designed for students who have mastered basicreading techniques. Its purpose is to increase students’ abilitiesin vocabulary and comprehension skills for effective reading andclear thinking.RDG 099FUNDAMENTAL READING IIIPrerequisite: RDG 098 or qualifying score on Reading Placement Test4 lectures per week: 4 hrs non-degree, non-transfer credit (maybe repeated two times)This course is designed to equip students with reading skillsneeded to cope with the demands of college academic work.The course focuses on improving reading, comprehension,building vocabulary and textbook skills through speaking, readingand writing.RDG 100COLLEGE READINGPrerequisite: Qualifying score on Reading Placement Test or RDG 0993 lectures per week: 3 hrs creditThis course is designed to improve critical reading and thinkingas a framework for increasing college-level reading ability.Thecourse emphasis is on the interrelated thinking abilities thatconstitute the reading process.164