Psychology (PY)

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PY 2010

General Psychology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course surveys the field of human psychology.  It is the first course offered in psychology and, as such, it introduces the student to the fundamental methods and points of view in the scientific study of human behavior.

 

PY2090

Developmental Psychology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

PY  2010  General Psychology or instructor’s permission

The subject matter of Developmental Psychology is the human life cycle, the prenatal and newborn periods, infancy, childhood (early and late), adolescence, and adulthood.  This branch of psychology explores the ways in which human physical growth and intellectual and social behavior change over time.

 

PY 2091

Psychology of Adjustment

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

PY  2010  General Psychology

An experiential course of personal application of psychological principles and concepts.  Students will be encouraged to develop a fuller understanding of themselves and their personal and social relationships within the topics of adjustment, lifestyle, lifespan influences, stress, social interactions, work and leisure, and aspects of solitude.

 

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