Course Listing

PY 101 General Psychology 3
This course will introduce the student to psychology as a scientific discipline. Areas of discussion include: the physiology of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognitive processes, motivation and emotion, the human personality, psychological assessment, stress and adjustment, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

PY 102 Human Growth and Development 3
This course is designed to explore the well-established knowledge about the development process in humans throughout the stages of life. Emphasis is placed on the major theories concerning growth in various aspects of life: cognitive, social, personality, physical and moral development. Prerequisite: PY 101.

PY 110 Psycho-Social Aspects of Deafness 3
This course is an introduction to the field of deafness in America. It includes exposure to audiology and the causes of deafness and issues related to deafness. Considered are the effects of deafness on the psychological, sociological and emotional development of the individual. This course also explores the field of deaf education and famous deaf individuals and leaders throughout history. The hearing impaired people and their culture are discussed.

PY 202 Abnormal Psychology 3
This course seeks to provide the student with general knowledge of the field of human abnormal behavior. Students are introduced to the discipline through a study of its history and a review of the major psychological theories. Emphasis is placed on objective assessment techniques designed to help the course participant differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive human behavior. Special attention is given to causation, clinical picture and therapeutic intervention. Prerequisite: PY 101.

RAD 202A Clinical Practicum III 240 Hours/2
The core of this course is the completion of Level III radiologic examinations in the clinical area. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency of exam completion under limited supervision, when appropriate (refer to the Competency Manual.) Prerequisites: RAD 109, RAD 110, and RAD 111. (Summer I)

PY 203 Psychology of Infant Development 3
This course analyzes the development of the infant from conception through the toddler years. The interrelatedness of physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, language, social and emotional development will be discussed. Observations of infants and toddlers related to developmental expectancies will be conducted. Current findings and their implications for parenting, programming and care will be analyzed. (This course may also be taken as ED 203.)

PY 204 Child Development and Adolescence 3
This course surveys biological,cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception through adolescence. Special attention is given to the diversity of characteristics resulting from the effects of heredity and the environment (including family and peer influences, education, and child abuse) on development of the individual.

PY 206 Psychology of Exceptional Children 3
This course is intended to build a strong foundation for understanding the needs of children in the early childhood years who have disabilities. Students will learn the components of a systematic approach to early intervention that involves various professionals and appropriate, inclusive strategies. Prerequisite: PY 102 or PY 204. (This course may also be taken as ED 206.)

PY 221 Educational Psychology 3
Focuses on psychoeducational theories which explain the teaching/learning process. Applications of various learning theories are discussed.

PY 240 Social Psychology 3
This course surveys the pure and applied scientific literature that examines how people think about, influence, and relate to each other. Topics include conformity, obedience, aggression, altruism, attitudes, persuasion, and other topics relevant to social behavior. Prerequisite: PY 101.