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Courses Applicable to Each Department

The following two generic course descriptions are available to each department listed on this page.

Department Prefix 888 (Course Name) 1-6 cr. hrs.

Designates a course taken at another institution and accepted for transfer credit by the department. This course number is used whenever no comparable course exists in the college catalog. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

Department Prefix 998 (Course Name) Variable Credit

Designates a new course offered by the department which is being evaluated as to the appropriateness of the course to the major and/or the interest of students in enrolling in this particular topic. This course number may appear more than once on a student transcript.

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Abbreviations

(C) City Campus
(N) North Campus
(S) South Campus
F Fall
S Spring
F/S Fall and Spring
SS Summer Session
F+ Offered every other Fall
S+ Offered every other Spring
N Non-Credit

Course Descriptions by Curriculum

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Social Science

 
PS-100
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Topics may include but are not limited to the nature of psychology as a science, statistical analysis, biological foundations of behavior, sensation, perception, conditioning and learning, motivation, cognitive processes, reactions to frustration, and mental health. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PS-101
SKILLS-EFF PARENTING
Through lecture and group interaction on areas of common concern, the course will provide the parent/student with the awareness and skills necessary to function as an effective parent in a variety of situations and circumstances. Special emphasis will be given to women as single parents and students as parents. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PS-201
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, basic concepts and contemporary theories, including Piagets theory; psychoanalytic theory and the contributions of learning theory; issues and research on human behavior and development, with emphasis on physical growth, motor and cognitive development of children and adults, and on personal, social, vocational, and family adjustments. Prerequisite: PS 100. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PS-202
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Descriptions and theories of the nature and development of behavior disorders and a survey of the techniques in diagnosis and therapy. Prerequisite: PS 100. F/S (C, N, S)
 
PS-203
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Major aspects of the study of the individual in society, including social learning, perception, formation and measurement of attitudes, dynamics of small groups, and areas of social-psychological application. Prerequisite: PS 100. S (C, N, S)
 
PS-204
PERSONALITY
A survey of major theoretical approaches to the development of personality. Representative samples from psychoanalytic, behavioral, and humanistic orientations. different approaches will be explored, compared, and contrasted. Implications of modern life discussed. Prerequisite:PS 100 or SO 100. F/S (C, N, S