Psychology (PSYC/PSYC&)

The Process of Discovery
PSYC 102 5 Credits/Units

3.0 hours of lecture / 4.0 hours of lab

Introduction to the processes of discovery used in the natural and social sciences. Includes authentic research on factors that contribute to college student success, studied in social, psychological, and physiological contexts. Research topics include hypothesis development, experimental design, literature searches, data analysis, research ethics and human subjects research considerations. Course fulfills COLL 101: College Essentials outcomes including goal setting, personal management skills, developing an academic plan, developing cultural competence and communication skills, financial literacy, and an introduction to student resources at the college.[GE, NS, NS-LAB, SE, SS][PNP]

Psychosocial Issues In Health Care I
PSYC 122 1 Credit/Unit

1.0 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care. Application of concepts from previous courses in psychology and sociology to the direct care of patients/clients in various healthcare settings. Focus on women, children, and families. Taught concurrently with NURS 122. [GE, SE, SS]

Psychosocial Issues In Health Care II
PSYC 124 2 Credits/Units

2.0 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care. Application of concepts from previous courses in psychology to the direct care of patients/clients in various healthcare settings. focus on therapeutic communication and behavioral symptomology specific to anxiety, depression, delirium and agitation. [GE, SE, SS]

Cooperative Work Experience
PSYC 199 1-5 Credits/Units

15.0 hours of clinical

Supervised work experience in an approved job. Completion of specific learning objectives and employer evaluation. [GE]

Social Psychology
PSYC 203 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Effects of social environment and interpersonal processes on both individual and collective behaviors. Socialization, impression formation and management, attitude formation and change, prejudice, aggression, altruism, leadership, power, conformity, environmental psychology, and other topics. [GE, HR, SE, SS]

Psychosocial Issues In Health Care III
PSYC 253 2 Credits/Units

2.0 hours of lecture

Admission into the program required for enrollment. Examines some determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care. Application of concepts from previous courses in psychology and sociology to the direct care of patients/clients in various healthcare settings. Focus on persons with acute mental issues and/or chronic mental illnesses. [GE, SE, SS]

Selected Topics
PSYC 280 1-3 Credits/Units

3.0 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: PSYC& 100 (grade of "C" or higher)

Selected topics in Psychology. Topics vary and course theme and content change to reflect new topics. Because the course varies in content, it is repeatable for credit. Individual topics are listed in the term class schedules. [GE, SE]

Special Projects
PSYC 290 1-5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Opportunity to plan, organize and complete special projects approved by the department. [GE]

General Psychology
PSYC& 100 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Prerequisite: CAP 90 or ENGL 90 (grade of "C" or higher) or recommending placement through Multiple Measures.

The scientific study of behavior and mental processes including research methods, psychobiological processes, learning, memory, psychological disorders, psychotherapy, and other topics to be determined by the instructor. [GE, HR, SE, SS] [PNP]

Lifespan Psychology
PSYC& 200 5 Credits/Units

5.0 hours of lecture

Principles and theories of human growth and development; the interaction of psychological, biological, and social factors throughout the life span. Prior completion of PSYC& 100 or (PSYC 101) recommended. [GE, HR, SE, SS]