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development from the prenatal period to early adolescence. Emphasis is on the
sequence and meanings of developmental patterns in the life of a child. The course
provides a framework by which students may better observe and understand the
world of childhood.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
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Utilizing both theoretical and practical perspectives, the physical, cognitive, and
social, personality and emotional development of children will be explored, with an
emphasis on the interrelationships between theory, research and practice. Also
considered are such topics as the critical role for adults in fostering all areas of
children's growth, and the significant influence of family and culture on development.
This course is especially designed for students interested in pursuing coursework or
careers in education, nursing and human services.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
requirement.
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related topics, including categories of cognitive, physical, emotional, and learning
delays. The inclusion of children and adults into educational and community
environments will be highlighted. Topics include the history of special education, the
impact of the family, current and future trends, early intervention, transition, and the
laws which govern the integration of children and adults in society. All students are
required to complete a 22-hour Service-Learning placement in a setting serving
children or adults with developmental disabilities.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
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success? Is success the same in our personal lives, at work, and at school? Can the
factors that bring us success in one aspect of our lives be utilized in another area?
This course is designed to help students create greater success in college and in life.
Students will learn to apply relevant psychological concepts and theories, such as
motivation, learning, memory, positive psychology and college-student development,
to gain more control over outcomes and experiences in college and in life. In addition,
students will be introduced to and given multiple opportunities to develop
competency in MCC's Core Student Success Skills (CSSS): critical thinking,
communication, collaboration, organization and self-assessment, to help sharpen
skills that contribute to college success. Using guided journal writings, class
activities, and focused conversations, students will explore success strategies to
achieve their personal goals. Through application of the success strategies, students
will learn to improve their life outcomes - academically, professionally and
personally.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: Required for and limited to students placed on Academic Probation.
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sexuality with particular emphasis on the socio-psychological dimension. Topics
include sexual anatomy, conception and birth control, sexually transmitted diseases,
the development of sexuality and forms of sexual expression, sexual identity,
homosexuality, and sexual dysfunction and its treatment.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
sciences. It includes topics such as basic research designs, developing hypotheses,
sampling procedures, operationalizing variables, ethical issues in research,
interpreting data, and exploring and critiquing published research from journals and
the Internet.
Prerequisite: PSY 101 or SOC 101 and completion of MAT 100 or MAT 120 with a grade
of C or better, or by placement exam above MAT 100.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
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