Covers basic statistical analysis procedures. Emphasizes descriptive and inferential statistics as well as computer applications for data analysis.
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PSY 120 with a minimum grade of D-) and (Completion of LC2-Mathematics course or Completion of LAX1-Mathematics course)
This class affords all psychology majors the opportunity to learn the foundations of research methodology, design, and analysis.
Introduction to the science of developmental psychology. Study basic concepts and issues related to cognitive, socioemotional and physical development from conception through senescence.
Principles of adolescent learning, development, and motivation with applications for secondary classroom setting.
Study abnormal behavior: causes, symptoms, characteristics, classification, prevention and treatment.
Survey major areas of social psychology, discussing nature of and factors involved in human social behavior, impression management, prosocial behavior, aggression, conformity, obedience to authority, attitude change and interpersonal attraction.
Receive an introduction to psychological test theory, interpretation of results, group and individual tests (cognitive, affective and psychomotor), reliability, validity and standardization procedures.
The Psychology of Human Sexuality is a survey course in human reproductive behavior. Topics include pregnancy and contraception, behaviors associated with the spread of sexuality transmitted infections, romance and coupling behavior, sex trades, sexual orientation, gender identity, aberrant sexual behavior and sexual dysfunction. Psychology and behavior of sexuality will be stressed.