PSY101 Introduction to Psychology                                   3 Credits
This course is an introduction and overview of the study of human behaviors. Lectures and discussion topics will include motivation, perception, learning, personality, historical roots, biological bases of behavior, scientific method, human development, psychopathology, and theory.

PSY202 Community Psychology                                        3 Credits
This course is designed to focus on social issues, social institutions, and other settings that influence groups and organizations and the individuals in them. Community psychology is about understanding people in their social worlds and using this understanding to improve people’s well-being. This course will be a bridge between the psychological and the social, the private, and the public.
Prerequisite: PSY101 or permission of the instructor.

PSY204 Abnormal Psychology                                           3 Credits
This course examines behavior identified as different from societal norms. Lectures and discussion topics will include psychopathology, assessment, diagnoses, the impact of physical health, review of the research, and the impact on our society.

Prerequisite: PSY101.

PSY205 Dreams/Transpersonal Psychology                     3 Credits
This course is an introduction and overview of the study of dream interpretation and its significance historically and currently. Lectures and discussion topics will include the leading theorists in the field, the use of dreams in different cultures, using symbolic language and metaphor, the physiology of sleep, and dreaming and personal development using dream interpretation.

Pre/Co-requisite: PSY101.

PSY206 The Psychology of Film & Literature                  3 Credits
This course seeks to give practical application to many of the concepts that are presented in PSY101, Introduction to Psychology. Students will examine how psychological concepts are presented in film and literature. Treatment of the mentally ill, ethical behavior, accurate portrayal of mental disorders, and other topics will be closely evaluated and discussed.
Pre/Co-requisite: PSY101.

PSY208 Advanced Topics in Psychology                           3 Credits
These courses offer an in-depth exploration of specific issues and topics within the various subspecialties of psychology. These courses are intended for students who wish to pursue their studies in a particular field beyond the basic course offered in areas such as clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Problems of academic and social significance are chosen for study. Topics will be changed each semester.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.

PSY215 Developmental Psychology                                  3 Credits
This course is a survey of the biological, cognitive and socioemotional aspects of human growth and development across the lifespan. Lifespan topics include an introduction to the lifespan perspective; biological changes; family, peer and social relations; cognition; and personality development.
Prerequisite: PSY101 or permission of instructor.

PSY220 Behavior Management                                        3 Credits
Students learn to apply behavior management techniques in their own lives and in the educational setting. Control of the anecdotes & consequences of behaviors is emphasized. Study of theory & research provides a framework for practical application.

Prerequisite: PSY101 or permission of instructor.