Psychology (PSYC)

Psychology (APPSY)

APPSY 203  Human Sexuality  5 Credits  
Prerequisite: None  

Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC 116  Psychology of Human Relations: Diversity  5 Credits  
Introduces students to the psychology of human relationships. Examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors impact communication in a multicultural world.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 203  Human Sexuality  5 Credits  
Focuses on the scientific study of human sexuality and sexual behaviors throughout life using a biopsychosocial approach.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a B- or better in ENGL 095 or a C or better in ENGL 098  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 206  Social Psychology  5 Credits  
Focuses on the scientific study of people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior in a social context.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 209  Social Science Research Methods  5 Credits  
Explores interdisciplinary theories, techniques, and applications of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences. This course can only be taken once for credit and is cross-listed with POLS 209 and SOC 209.
Prerequisite: None.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 210  Personality Theories  5 Credits  
Analyzes the major theories of personality development and the dynamics of personality, including causes of individual differences, sociocultural influences, and changes in personality.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 235  Psychosocial Issues in Health Care I  2 Credits  
Examines determinants of health and illness including social, psychological, environmental, spiritual, and cultural dimensions across the lifespan and within the context of health care. This course fulfills a requirement for the nursing program and is available only to nursing program students.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2nd quarter courses and concurrent enrollment in NURS 131, 132, 142 and PSYC 235  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 236  Psychosocial Issues in Health Care II  3 Credits  
Emphasizes psychosocial nursing and interpersonal therapeutics for assessment, intervention, and health promotion with individuals, families, and groups. Second in a series of two courses. This course fulfills a requirement for the nursing program and is available only to nursing program students.
Prerequisite: NURS 3rd Qtr (PW Qtr 10)  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 275  Current Issues in Brain Development  5 Credits  
Examines how the brain develops, trends in brain development, and the applications and implications for educating and working with children and adults. Cross-listed with ECED 275.
Prerequisite: None.  

Psychology (CCN (PSYC&)

PSYC 100  General Psychology  5 Credits  
Introduces the science of psychology and the application of psychological concepts as they relate to everyday life.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 200  Lifespan Psychology  5 Credits  
Studies the development and changes in human behavior from conception to death with focus on biological, cultural, and social influences.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a B- or better in ENGL 095 or a C or better in ENGL 098.  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science  
PSYC 220  Abnormal Psychology  5 Credits  
Examines various psychological disorders as well as the theoretical perspectives of psychopathology.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a B- or better in ENGL 095 or a C or better in ENGL 098  
Distribution Requirements: Social Science