Introduction to Psychology PSY 160 TBA 08/24/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits An introduction to the field of psychology, its theories, principles, and concepts. The course examines the role of psychology in influencing human behavior, the process of learning, development, adjustment, and perception.
Introduction to Psychology PSY 160 M 03/16/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits An introduction to the field of psychology, its theories, principles, and concepts. The course examines the role of psychology in influencing human behavior, the process of learning, development, adjustment, and perception.
Biological Foundations of Behavr PSY 201 TR 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits This introductory course explores the relationships between behavior and human biological systems including the brain, the nervous system, and hormones. This course will include topics such as the roles of the nervous system, nerve cells, and the impact of drugs on their functioning. Students will explore both normal and abnormal functioning of the body. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Human Sexuality PSY 262 TBA 08/10/26 - 08/15/26 3 Credits This course provides an in-depth analysis of the physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sexuality in our society. Students are given an historical overview of attitudes, an understanding of reproductive and sexual functioning and anatomy, and an extensive analysis and investigation of research and conflicting findings on sexuality as a social problem. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Developmental Psychology PSY 301 TR 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 Credits Human Growth and Development studies the life span of the individual, tracing the changes occurring from conception to death. Several basic themes of development are examined including the interaction of heredity and environment, physical growth and development, social factors, changes in personality, self concept and emotional growth. Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160
Psychology of Money PSY 303 MTWRFS* 01/12/26 - 01/17/26 3 Credits Why do some people become misers and others gamblers, spendthrifts and tycoons, and why do some people gain more pleasure from giving away money than from retaining it? Comprehensive and cross-cultural, The Psychology of Money integrates fascinating and scattered perspectives from many disciplines to investigate the influences of money on our behavior and psyches. Including the most recent material to date, the course draws from sources as diverse as anthropology, history and psychology. The student will come away not only with a better understanding of how and why people think about, feel toward, accumulate and spend money, but why its discussion has so often been considered “taboo”.
Psychology of Money PSY 303 MTWRFS* 01/12/26 - 01/17/26 3 Credits Why do some people become misers and others gamblers, spendthrifts and tycoons, and why do some people gain more pleasure from giving away money than from retaining it? Comprehensive and cross-cultural, The Psychology of Money integrates fascinating and scattered perspectives from many disciplines to investigate the influences of money on our behavior and psyches. Including the most recent material to date, the course draws from sources as diverse as anthropology, history and psychology. The student will come away not only with a better understanding of how and why people think about, feel toward, accumulate and spend money, but why its discussion has so often been considered “taboo”.
Current Topics in Gender PSY 307 TBA 01/20/26 - 05/07/26 3 Credits This course is designed to introduce students to the psycho-sociological analysis of sex and gender in American culture. As part of this course, students will learn about the various conceptualizations of sex and gender and the theoretical and methodological issues relevant to gender studies. Students will develop an understanding of the experiences and interpersonal dynamics within and between different genders and gender identities, how these factors have changed over time and across cultures, and how they are embedded in social institutions such as family, cultural, legal, economic, medical, and educational systems. This course will provide a broad interdisciplinary examination of current issues involving gender such as reproductive rights, body image, power differentials, social roles, class, and the origins of patriarchy.
Social Psychology PSY 311 TR 10/19/26 - 12/13/26 3 Credits Social psychology is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by others. This course focuses on the consequences of social influences on individuals and the way that they understand the world; on social interaction between and among people; and on group processes. Prerequisite(s): PSY 160
Contemporary Applied Psychology PSY 312 W 08/24/26 - 10/18/26 3 Credits This course will be a broad ranging exploration of modern psychology and its present day uses to the individual. Changing roles, rules, and choices as well as health and healing techniques and philosophies available today will be discussed as they apply to the individual functioning in modern industrial society. Eastern and western philosophies will be explained with no particular bias for either approach. There will be one topical area each session with flexibility guided by student input. Aspects of the growing and changing human organism through time and the effect upon mental condition will be shown as very important as to whom we are today. Prerequisite(s): SOC 161 or PSY 160.
