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Course Descriptions

 

Psychology
  

  • PSY 101 - General Psychology

    Hours: 3

    A course designed to provide the student with a broad, general introduction to the field of psychology. It is a study of behavior designed to present an account of the significant concepts and findings of contemporary psychology. The course should provide a clear description of the bodies of knowledge in the core areas of psychology.

     

    MOTR PSYC 100



    Gen Ed Skill Type: CCT-CLO, MTSBS
    Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in ENG 080  or appropriate reading placement score.
  

  • PSY 221 - Social Psychology

    Hours: 3
    This course focuses on the analysis of individual behavior in the social setting. Special attention will be given to the theories, methods, and research related to topics including conformity, persuasion, aggression, helping behavior, social judgments, attraction, and the self.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: ESR-CLO, EV-CLO
    Prerequisite: PSY 101  
  

  • PSY 222 - Personal & Social Adjustment

    Hours: 3
    A study of the everyday task of coping with ourselves, our environment, and the people we encounter. Emphasis will be placed on coping with problems, obstacles, and depressions.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: CM-CLO
    Prerequisite: PSY 101  and ENG 101  or ENG 114 ; minimum grade C
  

  • PSY 224 - Abnormal Psychology

    Hours: 3
    This is a survey course designed to examine the etiology, prevalence, symptomology, and treatment approaches of the major psychological disorders. Topics include anxiety and mood disorders, schizophrenia, somatoform and dissociative disorders, alcohol and drug abuse, development- related disorders, eating disorders and personality disorders.

    Prerequisite: PSY 101  
    Yearly Cycle:
    Fall
  

  • PSY 250 - Human Development

    Hours: 3

    A course designed to provide the student with a broad, general introduction to human development. The entire life span will be covered including those concepts and principles basic to an understanding of human development. Development will be studied using an integrated approach from the biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives.

     

    MOTR PSYC 200



    Gen Ed Skill Type: CM-CLO, MTSBS
    Prerequisite: PSY 101  AND ENG 101  or ENG 114 ; minimum grade C
  

  • PSY 251 - Child Psychology

    Hours: 3
    A study of development from conception to adolescence emphasizing both current and historical approaches to research and theory, genetic and environmental influences on development, and the sequence and timing of physical, mental, and personality development throughout the years of life from conception through adolescence.

    Gen Ed Skill Type: CCT-CLO
    Prerequisite: PSY 101  or instructor consent
  

  • PSY 252 - Adolescent Psychology

    Hours: 3
    A broad, general introduction to human development and, specifically, adolescent development. Adolescence will be viewed in the entire life cycle and in the social, cultural, political and historical contexts. An integrated approach involving biological, psychological, and cultural perspectives will be used.

    Prerequisite: PSY 101  or instructor consent
  

  • PSY 270 - I.S.-Psychology

    Hours: 1 - 5
    A specialized program of study directly related to the department’s area of expertise. The course is arranged between a faculty member and student and takes into consideration the needs, interests and background of the student.

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
  

  • PSY 280 - Special Topics-Psychology

    Hours: 1 - 5
    Courses are offered to accommodate special interests of students and/or faculty. Typically, the course will cover new material not currently contained in the curriculum at ECC.

    Prerequisite: None