Course Descriptions for PSYC
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PSYC 1300 Learning Framework (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. This course is a study of theoretical models regarding how people learn, think and motivate themselves. Students will use assessment instruments to help them identify their own academic strengths and weaknesses. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply these skills to become effective efficient learners. This course is cross-listed as Human Development 1300. The student may register for either Psychology 1300 or Human Development 1300, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4203015125 |
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PSYC 2301 Introduction To Psychology (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. Introduction to Psychology surveys major topics in the study of behavior. Factors which determine and affect behavior are examined. Psychological principles are applied to the human experience. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015125 |
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PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. Psychological facts and principles are applied to problems and activities of life and will be used to examine basic aspects of human relationships in society. This course will involve the direct application of psychological principles to human relation problems in such areas as business, health occupations, social service agencies, and interpersonal relationships. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015225 |
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PSYC 2306 Human Sexuality (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading. Topics include physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. This course is cross-listed as Sociology 2306. The student may register for either Psychology 2306 or Sociology 2306, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015325 |
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PSYC 2314 Developmental Psychology (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading and Psychology 2301 recommended. This course is a study of human growth, development, and behavior. Emphasis is on psychological changes during life. Processes of life from prenatal beginnings through adulthood and aging are included. (3 Lec) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4207015125 |
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PSYC 2316 Psychology Of Personality (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Developmental Reading 0093 or English as a Second Language (ESOL) 0044 or have met the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standard in Reading and Psychology 2301 recommended. This course is an introduction to the study of personality. Topics of personality and adjustment will be studied in the context of various personality theories. Emphasis will be on the application of those topics. (3 Lec) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201015725 |
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PSYC 2319 Social Psychology (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: Psychology 2301. Theories of individual behavior in the social environment are surveyed. Topics include the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, and group processes. This course is cross-listed as Sociology 2326. The student may register for either Psychology 2319 or Sociology 2326, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4216015125 |
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PSYC 2371 Current Issues in Psychology (3) This is a Unique Need Course. Prerequisite: None. This course provides an in-depth study of current issues in psychology. Topics include: abnormal psychology, psychology of the offender, death and dying, and gender roles. Topics may vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4201019125 |
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PSYC 2372 Communication and Negotiation Skills for Conflict Resolution (3) This is a Unique Need Course. Prerequisite: None. This course teaches how to recognize negative communication styles and the technique necessary to break impasses, and create options or agreement; skills include how to build an atmosphere that fosters negotiation and how to mediate "win-win" solutions. This course is cross-listed as Sociology 2372. The student may register for either Psychology 2372 or Sociology 2372, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4511019225 |
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PSYC 2373 Introduction to Mediation (3) This is a Unique Need Course. Prerequisite: None. This course defines the process of mediation, its history and development, and examines theories of conflict resolution and negotiation. Explores the use of mediation in domestic, commercial, educational, and other settings. Within each of these contexts, laws, ethics, gender considerations, psychology, sociology, and cultural diversity will be explored. This course is cross-listed as Sociology 2373. The student may register for either Psychology 2373 or Sociology 2373, but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4511019125 |
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PSYC 2389 Psychology Practicum (3) This is a Texas Common Course Number. Prerequisite: None. An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical field experience in Psychology. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of human behavior, and/or social institutions, and in the practice of community services. (1 Lec., 4 Lab.) Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4501015125 |
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.