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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 />

CITRUS COLLEGE CATALOG <strong>2009</strong> • <strong>20<strong>10</strong></strong> www.citruscollege.edu

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