Health Psychology

Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70,
or a “C” or “P” in TSRE 50, 55 or 75.
Psychology is the science of behavior. Topics
investigated: biological foundations of behavior,
learning, child development, sensation and
perception, thinking, emotion, motivation, individual
differences, personality, frustration and
adjustment, abnormal behavior, and techniques
of psychotherapy.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. A survey of
physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development
through the total life span. Emphasis
is on the normal changes in human behavior
that result from continuous interaction of
maturation and experience. Cross-cultural
comparisons of developmental patterns are
also considered.

Prerequisite: COMPASS reading score of 70,
or a “C” or “P” in TSRE 50, 55 or 75; and a
“C” or better in PSYC 201. This course provides
the foundation for many other courses
in the Psychology and Education major by
introducing students to the principles of conditioning
and learning, and behavior analysis
concepts. Basic concepts and skills assist
students in the development and implementation
of evidence-based interventions in a
variety of applied settings.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. The study
of psychopathology in individuals from four
current points of view: psychiatric (biophysical),
intrapsychic, phenomenological, and
behavioral. Special attention will be paid
to describing psychopathology in terms of
behaviors. The course will also include current
approaches to assessment and treatment.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. Health
Psychology is the study of how psychosocial
factors relate to the promotion and maintenance
of good health/wellness and with the
causation, prevention and treatment of illness.
A biopsychosocial approach is applied
to this understanding.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. This course
is designed as an overview and introduction
of some common drugs and the subsequent
behaviors/ outcomes related to their use
(e.g. addictions, abuse, and dependence).
The societal impact, as well as the affects
drugs have on the individual (psychologically
and physiologically) will be explored. In
addition, the issues of treatment and prevention
will be investigated and identified.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. Students will
explore current research and psychological
and sociological theories regarding the effects
of specific mental disorders, personality, biological
influences, developmental issues, and
social/environmental contributors to both general
criminal behaviors, as well as specific
crimes and criminal conduct. Also discussed/
explored will be the psychological effects of
crime on the victim and society at large, as
well as introduction to the profiling and prediction
of criminal and violent behaviors.

Prerequisite: a “C” or better in PSYC 201.
Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship
between behaviors, memory, emotions,
perceptions and human brain function. Brain
dysfunction, disease and mental illness are
also examined in relationship to the normal
and abnormal functioning of the brain. A
biopsychosocial approach is applied to this
understanding.

Prerequisite: a “C” in PSYC 201. Psychology
is the science of behavior and mental processes.
Social psychology therefore attempts
to understand and explore how the physical,
cognitive, and behavioral aspects of humans
are influenced by the actual, implied or imagined
presence of others or the subsequent
beliefs and expectations of the society as a
whole. Emphasis is placed upon the practical
application of the information and understanding
gained from this exploration. Topics
will be covered from an interdisciplinary
approach within four primary areas: Social
Thinking (e.g. beliefs, judgments, behaviors
and attitudes), Social Influence (e.g. physiological,
individual, and group influences),
Social Relations (e.g. prejudices, aggression,
attraction and peacemaking), and Practical
Application.