Psychology

PY 201 General Psychology (F/S/SU)
3 Semester Hours
Introduces the principles and methods of the scientific study of human behavior.

PY 203 Forensic Psychology
3Semester Hours
This course examines the production and application of psychological knowledge to the Civil/criminal justice system. Topics include: risk assessment, domestic violence, insanity, suicide, psychological Autopsies, sexual harassment, just to name a few.
 

PY 204 Psychology of Addiction
3 Semester Hours
This course will deal with all types/aspects of addiction, including Physical, Emotional, Cognitive components.
 

PY 212 Children and Families (S)
3 Semester Hours
The nature and structure of the family are studied, along with an examination of major family issues. Provides an understanding of functions and dysfunctions within the family as it relates to the child in the family. Emphasizes the development of effective skills through an interpersonal/interactional approach to family intervention.

PY 215 Guiding the Behavior of Children (S)
3 Semester Hours
This class explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children. It also provides an exploration of guides to action designed to direct the routine activities of preschool children which lead to a positive self-concept and meaningful behavior.

PY 218 Life-Span Developmental Psychology (F/S/SU)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: PY 201. EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Designed for students entering the health professions to explain how human beings and their needs change over the complete life cycle. The course is especially planned to follow Erik Erikson's concept of eight life crisis. (Will not substitute for ED 218 at Southern)

PY 219 The Exceptional Child (F)
3 Semester Hours
Introduces and sensitizes the student to the exceptionalities that occur in the development of children. It offers material on the disturbed (emotional, social, and behavioral); the handicapped  (physical, mental, and sensorial); those with specific learning difficulties; and the gifted. In addition, it presents referral sources for diagnosing, treating, and educating these exceptionalities.

PY 220 Death and Dying (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course uses a multi-disciplinary approach to enhance the awareness of the concept of death in both the cultural and personal experience. Existential issues are explored. Practical considerations in dealing with death, dying and grief include care of the dying person, rituals and cultural expectations, personal choices and practices, and identifying medical and legal issues.

PY 222/AH 222 Processes of Dying and Grief (S)
3 Semester Hours
This course is provided to those individuals who are interested in the Nursing or Medical field. The course will survey the human-psycho-social development of death and dying as it relates to the life-span. It will include an in-depth look at the various ages along the life-span and the needs of the dying patient, the needs of the patient’s family, as well as the needs of the Health Professional. It will provide insight into and examine the different cultural views, practices, and understandings of the processes of death and dying.

PY 224 Human Sexuality (S)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: PY201.
This course uses an interdisciplinary approach to provide information, explore past and contemporary issues and enhance the student’s understanding of the subject matter. Topics include development of attitudes and values, gender roles, methods of birth control, physical and psychological disorders, variations and deviancies, ethical and legal issues.

PY 226/CJ 226 Abnormal Psychology (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course will deal with the abnormal behavioral patterns found in individuals. This course will deal with the psychological and legal issues found in dealing with an individual who has abnormal behavior and/or an addictive behavior.

PY 275 Special Topics in Psychology (O)
1-3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Division Chair and EN 090 and EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English. EN 101 is highly recommended but not required.
Presents courses in Psychology which the College expects to offer only once or occasionally in response to specific community needs. The course may consist of seminars, specialized or individual instruction, and/or research in an area related to Psychology.

Last Update - 05/21/2007