Psychology Course Descriptions - Southern State Community College





	PSYCHOLOGY - PSYC A u preceding a course number indicates that the course is part of the transfer module. PSYC 098 Educational & Resource Management 2 credits This practical and effective course examines the basic aspects of resource management and educational success as they apply to the individual; and his/her world of work, home and family. The participant will learn the personal value of academic advising, effective study skills, and how to use library resources. Each participant will develop an Individual Career Plan (ICP), improve basic and skills and complete applications for scholarships, state and federal financial aid. It moves from identifying specific concerns and problems to exploring methods of solving problems through the use of practical reasoning. PSYC 102 Psychology of Human Thought 3 credits This course approaches psychology as the science of thought. Topics included are: sensation, perception, consciousness, concept development and motivation. Credit will not be given for both this course and Psychology 110. PSYC 103 Psychology of the Individual 3 credits This course approaches psychology as the science of the individual. Topics included are: personality, mental abilities, conflict, anxiety, abnormal behavior, and psychotherapy. Credit will not be given for both this course and Psychology 110. PSYC 104 Industrial Psychology 3 credits This course is designed to give a broad overview of the field of industrial psychology. PSYC 105 Career Development 2 credits This course examines values, stress, techniques in obtaining employment, preparation for job search, and employers’ expectations. PSYC 108 College Success 3 credits This is a performance based course designed to increase students' success in college by developing self esteem, personal responsibility, self motivation, resource management, study skills, writing ability, computer literacy, and academic and career planning. uPSYC 110 Principles of Psychology 5 credits An overview of psychology as a science. Considers different conceptualizations of psychology, neuro-physiological bases of behavior, perception and sensation, sleep and consciousness, human assessment, personality, psychological conflict, motivation and emotion, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, social psychology, learning and memory. PSYC 111 Life Span Human Development Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 5 credits The study of human development from conception to death. The course will examine theories of development and their related concepts, the impact of cultural and technological changes on stages of development, the changes in social, emotional, and cognitive functioning that occur across the lifespan, and the interrelationships between different stages of development. PSYC 115 Career Development & Employability 2 credits This course will examine the participants’ skills, interests, work needs, career options and planning strategies, knowledge of non-traditional fields and sexual harassment laws, job search preparation, and techniques in obtaining employment, and employer expectations. PSYC 199 Seminar 1-9 credits Discussion of particular problems related to chosen program and areas of special interest. PSYC 205 Introduction to Child Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 3 credits This course is an examination of the growth and development of the child in the pre-adolescent period. PSYC 206 Introduction to Adolescent Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 3 credits This course is an examination of the growth and development of the adolescent. PSYC 207 Human Growth and Development Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 4 credits Growth and development of humans from conception to early adulthood. PSYC 210 Social Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 3 credits A second level course examining the area of social psychology and the social psychological perspective of human behavior. PSYC 215 Community Mental Health Issues Prerequisite: PSYC 110 3 credits This course covers the nature of mental illness and mental health as well as the organization of mental health services. Topics include identification and classification systems, community based and residential treatment, societal impact of deinstitutionalization, strategies for meeting the needs of individual and communities within a diverse population. Students who have completed HSSR 275 may not receive credit for this course. PSYC 220 Psychology of Personality Prerequisite: PSYC 110 or permission of instructor 3 credits A second level course dealing with the major theories of personality and an examination of relevant research findings. PSYC 225 Psychology of Addiction Prerequisite: PSYC 110 3 credits This course will cover a broad range of issues related to addiction including various theories of addiction, how addiction is defined, how it develops, how it is treated, and how it can be prevented. The coursework will include study of biological, developmental, motivational, familial, societal, and cultural aspects of addiction, and will focus on many types of addiction including alcohol addiction, drug addiction, tobacco addiction, sex addiction, eating disorders, compulsive gambling, and emerging forms of addictive behavior new to our understanding. Class activities will include researching and reading journal articles and class discussion, as well as study from the assigned textbooks. Students who have completed HSSR 207 may not receive credit for this course. PSYC 230 Counseling Theories Prerequisite: PSYC 110 4 credits This course presents the major counseling theories and philosophies including discussion of major concepts and techniques, impact on the client-helper relationship, advantages and disadvantages of different theories. Emphasis on practical application. Students who have completed HSSR 210 may not receive credit for this course. PSYC 241 Educational Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 110 3 credits Applications of psychology to teaching and to other educational problems; emphasis on human development and learning. Intended for students in teacher training. PSYC 275 Abnormal Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 110 4 credits Overview of the current theory and research concerning the causes, symptoms, and treatment of various behavioral disorders. Current mental health resources are examined. PSYC 280 Topics in Gerontology 3 credits broad based multi-disciplinary approach to the aging process and the support of the elderly. Topics related to retirement, nutritional needs of the elderly, the biochemistry of aging, death and dying, recreational activities for the elderly, social-psychological changes associated with aging, and the utilization of gerontological reference materials will be examined.