| Course Code | Title & Description | Credits | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 100 |
Introduction to PsychologyIn this course, students are introduced to the scientific study of psychology - the study of mental processes and behavior. This survey course includes such topics as psychological development, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, perception, intelligence, aptitudes and personality. Basic principles and their practical applications are discusse... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 150 |
Psychology of WorkIn this course, students will read case studies that describe transformative events in corporate culture including ethical and moral dilemmas. They will learn the tools to facilitate entering an employment organization and comprehending their role in it. Students will learn about the interdependency of the organization, the individual and the conne... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 200 |
Child PsychologyIn this course, students will be introduced to the psychology of human development and behavior from conception to adolescence. Topics of study will include the psychological processes involved in physical, cognitive and social personality development. Major theories of human development are reviewed and contrasted. The course is constructed and ta... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 206 |
Life Span Developmental PsychologyIn this course, students are provided with an overview of the biological, cognitive, social and affective domains of human growth and development from the prenatal period until death. The course emphasizes the relationship of growth and development to behavior through the life span. Major theories of human development, as well as research methods, ... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 210 |
Behavior ModificationIn this course, students are introduced to basic behavioral principles and their applications to individuals in need of behavior intervention (i.e., mentally ill, developmentally delayed, problems with daily living, and general behavioral struggles). Students will learn to recognize and interpret behavior patterns, recall the impact of different in... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 220 |
Human Development and LearningIn this course, students will explore developmental topics including cognitive, psychological and social development from birth through adolescence. Primary focus is on the role of parents and teachers in fostering learning and development. The topics of readiness to learn, windows of opportunity, brain-based teaching and learning techniques, learn... |
(4 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 240 |
Drugs, Society and Human BehaviorThis course provides an overview of the use and abuse of legal and illicit drugs from a psychological perspective. The course covers the prevalence of use and abuse of psychoactive drugs, both historically and currently; the physiological mechanisms of action of different categories of psychoactive drugs; the individual and societal determinants an... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 251 |
Education of Exceptional ChildrenIn this course, students are introduced to the historical, philosophical and organizational factors leading to the enactment of federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing persons with exceptionalities. Students are presented with an overview of the major categories of exceptionality. Methods for identifying and working with children in... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 257 |
Abnormal PsychologyIn this course, students will be introduced to abnormalities in personality types, their origin, symptoms, developments, prevention and treatment. Main topics include: simple maladjustment, disturbances of emotion, perception, memory, judgment or thought. Other topics may include early symptoms of schizophrenia and disorders of mobility and speech.... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 270 |
Social PsychologyIn this course, students will be introduced to the major concepts in the field of social psychology, typically defined as the way in which our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are influenced by the presence of others. As each major topic within social psychology is reviewed, students will focus on its application to their own lives as well as to p... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 296 |
Neuropsychology of AddictionIn this course, students will study the basic principles of pharmacology, including both pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the application of these principles to addictive drugs. In particular, students will focus on the functioning of the nervous system with an emphasis on neurotransmission, the evolution of our understanding of the biolo... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 297 |
Assessment of Co-occurring DisordersIn this course, students will receive an overview of tools used to assess the co-occurrence of a mental illness and a substance use disorder. Students are introduced to basic mental illness concepts presented in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and explore the influence and interaction of a substance use disorder related to a men... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
| PSY 298 |
Treatment of AddictionIn this capstone course, students will integrate theory into the simulated practice of treating addictions. Students will apply the theoretical foundations to treating addiction and learn about possible barriers associated with treatment. By the end of this course, students will have a basic understanding of treatment options and begin to demonstra... |
(3 Credits) | View Schedule |
Revised on January 29, 2026