May 17, 2024

2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog

2018-2019 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

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Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950).

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Psychology
	PSY 1010 - General Psychology (SS) Credits: 3 A basic survey of psychology examining the historical and current foundations supporting the scientific study of mind and behavior. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 1100 - Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS) Credits: 3 A multidimensional approach to studying human growth and development across the lifespan involving theory, research, and practical applications. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 1210 - Personal Growth & Development Credits: 3 Introduction to the psychology of adjustment which combines research-based theory with personal application. Explores techniques for better adjustment and understanding effects of personal behavior on others. Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 1900 - Special Studies Credits: 1-2 Under an instructors supervision, students develop and follow an individualized curriculum. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2000 - Psychology CO-OP Education Credits: 2-4 Supervised work experience with specific learning objectives in a business, industrial or government environment to provide learning on the job and in the program major. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 , Sophomore standing, 2.0 GPA and study related employment Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2010 - Psy as a Science & Profession Credits: 3 Students learn and develop skills in critical thinking and critical analysis of basic research in psychology, information gathering in psychological research, basic APA format for writing and references, and course and career options for pursuing the field of psychology. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and ENGL 1010 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2250 - Personality Theory Credits: 3 An introduction to the psychological study of personality which focuses on personality theory, personality assessment techniques and personality change with emphasis on developing a scientific approach to understanding self. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and PSY 1010 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2300 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3 An introduction to the psychological science of mental disorders including problems of emotion, mood, mind, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Diagnosis and treatment will also be considered. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and PSY 1010 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2400 - Eco-Psychology Credits: 3 Blended class, online and field school combination. Ecopsychology is the interaction of self and the environment. Examines how the environment affects us and how we impact the environment. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Additional Course Fee Required Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2500 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 Focuses on understanding the behavior of individuals in social contexts with emphasis on how and why individuals behave, think, and feel as they do in social situations. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 and PSY 1010 or SOC 1010 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2710 - Brain and Behavior Credits: 3 This course examines the biology of behavior, emphasizing underlying neural mechanisms, the interaction between genes and environment, and evolutionary pressures that have shaped the mind. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Click here for searchable class schedule
	PSY 2900 - Special Topics in Psychology Credits: 1-3 A faculty designed course which allow students to explore specific areas of psychological interest in a classroom setting. Prerequisite: PSY 1010 and instructor approval Click here for searchable class schedule

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Course Descriptions

PSY 1010 - General Psychology (SS)

PSY 1100 - Lifespan Human Growth and Development (SS)

PSY 1210 - Personal Growth & Development

PSY 1900 - Special Studies

PSY 2000 - Psychology CO-OP Education

PSY 2010 - Psy as a Science & Profession

PSY 2250 - Personality Theory

PSY 2300 - Abnormal Psychology

PSY 2400 - Eco-Psychology

PSY 2500 - Social Psychology

PSY 2710 - Brain and Behavior

PSY 2900 - Special Topics in Psychology