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  • PSY 205: Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Utilizing a biopsychosocial model, this course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual beliefs and myths, the anatomy and physiology of human sexual systems, the psychological and social aspects of sex and gender roles, love and sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality. (Note: material of a sensitive nature will be discussed in this course). Prerequisite:    PSY 140 or SOC 110
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  • PSY 210: Lifespan Human Development

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course investigates how and why people of diverse backgrounds change over time. It surveys theories, research and controversies of human development from conception to death. It analyzes the physical, cognitive and psycho-social development in ecological contexts from multidisciplinary perspectives. Emphasis is on how to promote well-being and growth, and to overcome developmental challenges throughout life span. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 215: Industrial Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The study of organizations and groups from a psychological perspective. The course covers fundamentals of organizational behavior, motivation and reward systems, leadership and organizational change, rumor, resistance to change, management styles and stress as it applies to the workplace. It is designed to meet the special needs of business administration students, as well as business management and psychology majors. It will also prove of great value to anyone contemplating any supervisory or management position, such as in nursing, education, social work and construction technology. Prerequisite:    PSY 140 and ((ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores) (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • PSY 220: Intro to Psychopathology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    The nature of abnormal behavior, its etiology and classification together with a brief examination of treatment methods are emphasized. Psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, and socio-cultural perspectives will be considered. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 221: Social Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course examines theories and research in the study of the social influences on individual behavior. It explores the various ways people think about and relate to one another. Topics include self-concept, persuasion, conformity, and aggression. Emphasis is placed on diversity, social justice issues, and different perspectives on the interaction of person and context. Prerequisite:    PSY 140 or SOC 110
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  • PSY 225: Experiences in Diversity

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course critically examines systems of stratification within the United States. Topics include: race and racism, ethnicity, sex and gender and sexual orientation. Study is concentrated on understanding the legal and policy based frameworks which created and perpetuate group-based inequality for various people in the U.S. Prerequisite:    PSY 140 or SOC 110
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  • PSY 235: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course introduces students to theories, research, and applied topics related to teaching and learning. It studies developmentally appropriate education with learner diversity and multicultural influences. Emphasis is on how to effectively motivate learners through appropriate teaching design, class management and assessment, and how to connect theory to teaching and learning practices in today's global contexts. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 241: Child Development

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course examines physical, cognitive and psychosocial development in ecological contexts from conception to adolescence. It surveys various theories and research of child development, and examines social/cultural influences that may shape or compromise normal development and transitions in today's global contexts. Emphasis is on how to promote healthy growth and overcome developmental challenges during this life stage. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 242: Adolescent Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course examines physical, cognitive and psychosocial development in ecological contexts from puberty to maturity. It surveys various theories and research of adolescent development. It examines social/cultural influences that may shape/compromise development and transitions in today's global contexts. Emphasis is on how to promote healthy growth and overcome developmental challenges during adolescence. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 255: Brain and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Biological psychology (sometimes called physiological psychology or behavioral neuroscience) is the study of how different systems in the body, primarily the nervous system, coordinate to produce experience and behavior. This course is designed to be an introduction to this interdisciplinary field of study. Topics range from the cellular basis of neuronal activities, the physiological bases of motor control, sensory systems, motivated behaviors, and higher mental processes and disorders. This course is intended for students interested in the neurobiology of behavior, ranging from animal behavior to clinical disorders. Successful completion of this course will provide a strong foundation of basic knowledge and methodological competencies in Biological Psychology/Neuroscience required of Psychology majors at 4-year institutions. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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