behavior are examined. Topics include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia,
personality disorders, substance abuse, and organic disorders such as mental
retardation and degenerative brain diseases.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
10999 01
approaches to understanding personality formation. The course considers the
individual interacting with the social environment and reviews the area of personality
assessment, including projective, empirical, and observational techniques.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
15511 01
include the prevalence of particular social problems and change strategies,
community health, the importance of prevention and resilience, empowerment of
client populations and communities, model social agencies in the community, and
program evaluation. The course will emphasize experiential learning and draw upon
resources and competencies of students and the community itself.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101 and ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
14095 50
the study of the unique characteristics of the human experience that contribute to
positive adaptation, growth and well-being. It is concerned with helping all people
develop their strengths and talents. Topics will include core human strengths, optimal
functioning or flow, adaptive coping, optimism, resilience, gratitude and happiness.
The course will cover topics by integrating a review of past psychological studies
focusing on pathology, examining recent research in this emerging field, and using
practical exercises and interventions that have been demonstrated to elicit positive
emotions and behaviors.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
14098 50
study. Major focus is on the class itself as an interacting group providing for personal,
interpersonal, and intellectual challenge.
Prerequisite: Eligible for ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
17093 01
students only.
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students only.
11001 50
theoretical and historical framework. Examines the complex nature of substance
abuse and addiction, and contemporary treatment therapies. Issues include causes
and medical/psychological consequences of substance abuse and addiction.
Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
10962 01
and relate to one another. Topics include attraction and love, attitudes, persuasion,
aggression, altruism, stereotyping, prejudice, conformity, and group dynamics.
Prerequisite: Completion of PSY 101 or SOC 101.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
15950 50
through literature, the arts, and Social Psychology. East Asian culture is examined
within its social context through literature and films. Additionally, students will
conduct investigative analysis of East Asian cultural perspectives using Cross-
Cultural and Social Psychology frameworks.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and 12 college credits with a GPA of 3.2.
General Education Elective: Behavioral Science
Note: This course has been approved to meet the Core Curriculum General Education
Requirement.
15744 50
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