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COURSE OFFERINGS
Introduction to Psychology (PSY-203)
One semester survey course that provides an introduction to the scientific study
of behavior and mental processes. Topics include history and research methods,
biological aspects of psychology, variations of consciousness, cognitive
processes, human development and personality, motivation, social psychology, and
psychological disorders and therapies. (3 credit hours)
Psychology of Adjustment (PSY-205)
The study of personal and social adjustment as it relates to coping with the
demands of everyday life. Topics for lecture include self-awareness,
healthy management of stress and emotions, interpersonal relationships, the
grieving process, and communication techniques. Methods to cultivate
personal growth and effective adjustment will be presented. (3 credit
hours)
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan (PSY-206)
Psychological and physiological growth and development of the human organism
beginning with conception and continuing through aging and death. (3
credit hours)
- Collaborative Teaching Project Summary
- Every semester a class of Developmental Psychology:
Lifespan taught by Dr. Louise Katz of the Psychology Department and a class of
Literature I (fall) or Literature II (spring) taught by Dr. James Senefeld of
the English Department participate in the Collaborative Teaching Project. The
two classes meet together periodically throughout the semester for joint
sessions which include guest speakers, panel discussions, and student
presentations, all centered around a special theme chosen for that semester. In
addition, a joint reading text on that semester’s theme is read by students in
the joint classes. Students in each class register and receive credit for the
course they are taking only. The college’s class schedule will indicate which
classes each semester will be the collaborative classes.
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