PSY Psychology (PSY)

Surveys the scientific study of behavior, addressing a wide range of traditional topics including introduction and research; perception; consciousness; learning; cognition; personality; pathology/treatment; development; biological basis of behavior; social and organizational psychology. Emphasizes classical and current theory and research with selected attention to practical application. OT36 approved TMSBS, effective summer 2022

A study of normal physical, mental, emotional and social development and changes in the development of the individual from prenatal to old age. TAG approved OSS048 effective Spring 2011 OT36 approved TMSBS, effective summer 2022

Drawing from a wide range of psychological theories, principles and research, this course emphasizes personal and interpersonal skill-building beneficial to the prospective professional. Topics include learning and memory; perception; motivation and leadership; group dynamics and team-building; problem-solving and conflict resolution; communications; and stress management. Ohio Transfer Module effective Autumn 2008.

This course provides a survey of major perspectives of personality. Students will apply the scientific method as a tool in the discovery of personality description, development, and assessment. TAG apprvoed OSS018, effective summer 2020 OT36 approved TMSBS, effective summer 2022

The scientific study of the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings and behavior are influenced by their social and cultural environments. This course focuses on such topics as attitude formation, conformity/obedience, group processes, pro-social behavior, interpersonal relationships, aggression and social cognition. TAG OSS016 approved Spring 2012. Ohio Transfer Module Approved Spring 2012 TMSBS.

An overview of the range of human behavior, emphasizing current distinctions between normal and abnormal. Explores historical and contemporary cause-and-effect models with focus on current diagnostic and statistical criteria, as well as treatment approaches and related issue. TMSBSeffective Autumn 2008. TAG Approved OSS017 effective Autumn 2005.

Covers the general principles of interaction with a specific focus on those unique challenges confronting the patient and the health care provider. Attention is given to the psychosocial needs of both the patient and the health care provider. Issues of communication, patient-provider relationships, patient dependency, personal values, and relating to people from differing cultures, ages, and special needs are discussed.

This course serves as the keystone experience for those pursuing the Associate of Arts in Psychology. This course synthesizes previous course work to allow the student an opportunity to demonstrate understanding and competency of broad psychological concepts. Additionally, students are provided the opportunity to apply this understanding through exploring concepts of interest within the field by conducting and producing an empirical study. Systematic guidance is provided throughout the course to assist students in understanding the process.