PSY - Psychology

This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influence their lives and careers. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use fundamental psychological theories to build better self-awareness and understanding of human behavior.

This course is designed to present the basic principles of human growth and development across the life span. Students will learn the eight stages of psychosocial development and how the different theories of development help promote an individual’s health. Additionally, students describe the physical changes that commonly occur from infancy to adulthood.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge of growth and development principles.

This course is designed to present the basic principles of human growth and development across the life span. Students will learn the eight stages of psychosocial development and how the different theories of development help promote an individual’s health. Additionally, students describe the physical changes that commonly occur from infancy to adulthood.  Upon successful course completion, students will be able to apply knowledge of growth and development principles

This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use fundamental psychological theories to build better self-awareness and understanding of human behavior.

This course provides an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Students will learn how cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and psychological processes influences their lives and careers. Upon successful course completion, students will be able to use fundamental psychological theories to build better self-awareness and understanding of human behavior.

This course provides students the opportunity to explore and experience positive applications with regard to human behavior and mental processes. In the past, traditional research in psychology has focused on disorders and dysfunctional behavior. In today's society, individuals must understand how to focus on positive endeavors in order to have the opportunity to live a balanced, meaningful, fulfilling, and successful life. This course focuses on such positive experiences as how to increase emotional intelligence, resiliency, optimism, pro-social behavior, positive emotions, meaning in life/work, self-efficacy and overall well-being while optimizing performance and decreasing stressors, burnout and susceptibility to physical or mental illness.

The focus of this course is for the student to understand and respond to the needs and concerns of persons from various cultures and throughout the lifespan while establishing an appreciation for theories and research that advance human development science.