2004-2005 COLLEGE CATALOG - Luzerne County Community ...

POLITICAL SCIENCE
POS 101-American Government 3 Sem.-Hrs.
An introduction to the study of Government and Politics, as well as the structure
and functions of the U.S. Government. Emphasis is given to the roles played
by individuals within the U.S. Political System.
POS 212-State and Local Government 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Emphasis is given to the setting, structure, and functions of state and local governments
and the ways in which individual citizens can participate in the system.
POS 213-World Affairs and You 3 Sem.-Hrs.
A course designed to provide a practical understanding of international affairs,
with particular emphasis on the foreign relations of the United States, examination of
current issues, the machinery of diplomacy and key personalities on the world stage.
POS 214-The Constitution 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This introductory-level political science course on constitutional rights and public
policy includes a series of seminars on controversial issues like capital punishment,
affirmative action, abortion, executive privilege, and national security versus freedom
of the press.
PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 103-General Psychology 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Introduction to the study of psychology as the science of human nature including
both the mind and behavior; the phenomena of personality, perception, emotion,
motivation, learning and other topics related to both the physiological and
psychological make-up of the individual will be studied.
PSY 204/CHD 208-Child Psychology 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The study of human development and behavior from conception to adolescence.
Subjects considered are the interdependence of the emotional, intellectual, social
and physical development of the child.
Prerequisite: PSY 103.
PSY 210-Educational Psychology 3 Sem.-Hrs.
The application of psychology to the classroom situation with emphasis on cognition,
learning personality development, testing methods of teaching, motivation
and individual differences.
PSY 213-Abnormal Psychology 3 Sem.-Hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the broad and sometimes
difficult field of abnormal behavior. It will uniquely utilize a multi-dimensional
approach incorporating, but not limited to, the views from sociological, psychological
and biological schools. The student will be introduced to descriptions of
disorders, various casual perspectives and the management of behavior considered
maladaptive to effective functioning in daily life. Major topics will include
(but are not limited to): depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety,
age-related problems, prevention strategies, crime, and sexual deviations.
PSY 217-Developmental Psychology 3 Sem.-Hrs.
Presentation of the theoretical models and basic principles of development
throughout life. An emphasis will be placed on current research findings and their
applications to actual situations.
Prerequisite: PSY 103.
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