Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22
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on how different schools of psychological<br />
thought view and interpret religious concepts<br />
and experiences. The major psychological<br />
perspectives that are studied<br />
include: Psychoanalytic theory, Behavioristic<br />
and Humanistic theories. The psychological<br />
culture in terms of parallel and the<br />
quest for pro-social behaviors will be studied.<br />
54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 111<br />
Psychology of Religion II<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: PSY 1<strong>10</strong>.<br />
This course expands the concepts, dialogue,<br />
and research in the connection of<br />
religion to psychological health and wellbeing<br />
introduced in PSY 1<strong>10</strong>. Cross-topical<br />
themes of psychology of religion are presented.<br />
54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 133<br />
Personal and Social Growth<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
This course aims to assist students in<br />
achieving a foundation in the study of personal<br />
and social growth behavior and a<br />
better understanding of themselves and<br />
human relationships. The principles of<br />
healthy functioning are emphasized. 54<br />
lecture hours. CSU<br />
PSY 152<br />
Psychology of Human Relations<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
A course dealing with the various problems<br />
that arise in the manifold relationships<br />
which exist between human beings.<br />
54 lecture hours. CSU<br />
PSY 203<br />
Research Methods in Psychology<br />
3 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or by reading level.<br />
An introductory course in research<br />
methodology designed for students in the<br />
behavioral and social sciences. The application<br />
of basic skills in descriptive and inferential<br />
statistics is stressed, as well as<br />
critical analysis of experimental and nonexperimental<br />
research methods in basic<br />
and applied research settings. 36 lecture<br />
hours, 54 lab hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 205<br />
Developmental Psychology<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Developmental Psychology is the scientific<br />
190<br />
study of progressive changes in behavior,<br />
cognition, and abilities. Attention is paid to<br />
issues related to the roles of nature and<br />
nurture in developmental processes. 54<br />
lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 206<br />
Child Growth and Development<br />
3 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Students will critically examine theories of<br />
child development in the physical, intellectual<br />
and social-emotional areas as they<br />
pertain to the various ages and stages in a<br />
child's life from the prenatal development<br />
through adolescence. Practices in care giving,<br />
teaching, and parenting that derive<br />
from di<strong>ver</strong>se cultural and theoretical perspectives<br />
will be analyzed. Students will<br />
learn to observe and assess children's development<br />
and gain insight into the impact<br />
of culture on the process of<br />
socialization. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 206H<br />
Child Growth and Development/<br />
Honors<br />
3 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
reading score is below level 2.<br />
This course is a sequential approach to<br />
studying the growth and development<br />
from conception through adolescence.<br />
This course includes: methods of studying<br />
children; principles and theories of development<br />
including the cognitive, physical,<br />
social, and emotional developmental<br />
processes; nature (genetics) vs. nurture;<br />
the parenting process; importance of play<br />
and toys; exceptional children; child<br />
abuse, and the influences of family, peers,<br />
and schooling. Students are expected to<br />
participate at an honors level which includes<br />
strong critical thinking and writing<br />
skills as well as thorough analysis of<br />
course material. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 212<br />
Abnormal Psychology<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: PSY <strong>10</strong>1.<br />
The purpose of this course is two fold: 1<br />
Unit A description of the various mental<br />
disorders as listed in current DSM 2 Units<br />
An investigation of the various therapies<br />
used in treatment for these disorders. 54<br />
lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 213<br />
Survey of Drug and Alcohol Use and<br />
Abuse<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY <strong>10</strong>1<br />
with min. grade of C.<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Psychological, sociological, and biological<br />
perspectives regarding alcohol and drug<br />
abuse are examined. 54 lecture hours.<br />
CSU;UC<br />
PSY <strong>22</strong>0<br />
Introduction to Social Psychology<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
An introduction to the study of social psychology<br />
emphasizes the nature of socially<br />
determined behavior as seen in the areas<br />
of conformity, propaganda, prejudice, social<br />
roles, social process, social perception,<br />
and culturally determined personality. 54<br />
lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY <strong>22</strong>5<br />
Psychology of Human Sexuality<br />
3 Units Grade or P/NP<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
An introductory survey of the psychological<br />
bases and dimensions of human sexuality<br />
with emphasis on the socio-cultural<br />
factors involved in intimate relating, sexuality,<br />
and loving. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY <strong>22</strong>6<br />
Psychology of Women<br />
3 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
A bio-cultural analysis of women. Emphasis<br />
will be placed on biological, psychological<br />
and sociological factors influencing the<br />
development of women from birth to<br />
death. Evaluation of data, principles and<br />
contemporary gender issues in terms of<br />
the implications for personal and social<br />
change. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC<br />
PSY 250<br />
Honors Topics Seminar<br />
0.5 Units<br />
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if<br />
required by reading placement exam<br />
or if required by reading level.<br />
Corequisite: Enrollment in section of<br />
approved course as determined by<br />
honors program.<br />
Seminar is designed to enhance the learning<br />
experience for students enrolled in traditional<br />
sections of courses when an<br />
honors section is not available. Seminar<br />
will feature the additional academic components<br />
needed to achieve honors credit.<br />
Instructor/student contact is required.<br />
This course may be taken four times. 27<br />
lab hours. CSU<br />
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