• PSY 2990: Topics in Psychology

  1.00 - 5.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  Selected topics in psychology is a specially designed course for students interested in pursuing specific study projects under the supervision of a discipline instructor and approved by an advisor, the course instructor, and the appropriate Dean. No more than six semester hours in topics courses may be used in meeting minimum degree requirements.
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• PSYC 1030: Introduction to Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This is an introductory survey course focused on the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Topics include the history of psychology, critical thinking and research methods in psychology, the biological and psychological bases of consciousness, sensation, perception, memory, learning, cognition, development across the lifespan, motivation, emotion, sexuality, stress and health, social psychology, personality, psychological disorders, and psychological therapies. (Formerly PSY 1410 and PSY 1310) Prerequisites: Exemption from or completion of ENGL 0810 and READ 0810.
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• PSYC 1040: Abnormal Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course examines concepts related to psychopathology and behavior disorders with emphasis on maladaptive social behavior. Topics include adjustment disorder, personality disorders, anxiety-based disorders, and psychotic disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 and documented eligibility for collegiate level English (Formerly PSY 2900)
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• PSYC 2014: Psychology of Human Sexuality

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course is a study of the biological, psychological, and psychosocial bases and manifestations of human sexual behavior. Topics include sex in history, theory and research in sexuality, anatomy and physiology of sex, sex in the context of human relationships, gender development and identity, sexuality and the lifecycle, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual dysfunctions and disease, sexual deviancy, and sex in society. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 and documented eligibility for collegiate level English. (Formerly PSY 2010)
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• PSYC 2110: Psychology of Adjustment

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  The purpose of this course is to increase self­knowledge, personal freedom, personal accountability, and the ability to effect positive personal change. Growth is examined theoretically and applied to real life situations.Topics include:1) personality and self, 2) stress disorders and happiness, 3) thinking and feeling, 4) values and beliefs, 5) financial planning, 6) personal accountability, and 7) personal relationships. Psychology of Personal Adjustment is a process course that requires engagement, self-examination, self-discipline and motivation.Prerequisites: College level reading and writing.
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• PSYC 2111: Psychology of Human Growth and

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course surveys the biological and environmental factors influencing the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and language development from birth until death. It explores causes and results of interruption in or interference with the developmental process. This course surveys the changes individuals go through from conception to death¿from womb to tomb. The aspects of development including biological, social, cognitive, emotional, and moral will be covered. The theme of this course is change. We will examine how the abilities, needs, problems, and concerns of humans change throughout life, and how people are shaped by their experiences throughout their development.
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• PSYC 2120: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course is the scientific study of how people’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by other people. Topics include social cognition, self-presentation, attitude formation, persuasion, social influence, affiliation, interpersonal attraction, prejudice and stereotyping, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 and documented eligibility for collegiate English. (Formerly PSY 2210)
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• PSYC 2130: Lifespan Developmnt Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course is a study of the biological, psychological, and psychosocial bases of human development from conception through death. Topics include current research and theory pertaining to the physical, cognitive, personality, psychological, emotional, and social development across the lifespan. Prerequisite: PSYC 1030 and documented eligibility for collegiate level English (Formerly PSY 2300)
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• PSYC 215: Child Growth and Development

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  Physical, emotional, social and intellectual child development from conception through adolescence; concepts of development and function derived from theoretical approaches, research and clinical observation emphasized; child rearing applications included.Prerequisite: PSYC 1030
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• PSYC 2230: Psychology of Aging

  3.00 Credits

  Motlow State Community College

  
  This course focuses on current research associated with aging by exploring recent changes in demography and subsequent individual behavior. Emphasis is on positive aging which explores the psychological factors, individual traits, and social and community resources integral to living and functioning optimally in old age.
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