Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1050 Resident Hall Assistant I
1.0 credit hours
15.0 Classroom Hours = 15.0 Lecture Hours
A student selected by the Area Office of Student Life as a Student Resident Hall Assistant may receive one credit hour for the successful completion of one semester as an MPCC Student Resident Assistant. Students are required to successfully complete the following course requirements: attendance at Fall RA Training, periodic journaling, written assignments, student programming, and other tasks as assigned. Primary emphasis is on building a successful living and learning community in the residence halls.
PSYC 1060 Resident Hall Assistant II
1.0 credit hours
31.0 Classroom Hours = 7.0 Lecture Hours + 24.0 Lab Hours
A student selected by the Area Office of Student Life as a Student Resident Hall Assistant may receive one credit hour for the successful completion of one semester as an MPCC Student Resident Assistant. Students are required to successfully complete the following course requirements: Assisting in the selection and training of MPCC Resident Assistants for the following year, periodic journaling, written assignments, a research paper, student programming, and other tasks as assigned. primary emphasis is on building a successful living and learning community in the residence halls. Prerequisite: PSYC 1050.
PSYC 1810 Intro to Psychology
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
An introduction to the science of behavior and mental processes including the application of critical thinking to the study of learning theory, memory, personality, growth and development, biological and neurological aspects, abnormal behavior, therapies, intelligence, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, and theoretical perspectives.
PSYC 2060 Lifespan Development
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Lifespan Development provides an overview of human development across the lifespan. The course will include an examination of the theories and issues related to human development in the light of traditional studies as well as recent research. Focus will be given to biosocial development, cognitive development, and psychosocial development from conception to late adulthood, including death. Prerequisite: PSYC 1810 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
PSYC 2500 Research Methods in Psyc
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
An overview of the scientific method of inquiry, methods of data collection, descriptive statistics, graphing, research design, inferential statistics, and the interpretation and evaluation of research methods. It will instruct the student on methodologies necessary in psychological research and focus upon special dealing with artifacts, bias, interpretation of experimental results, and the appropriateness of research design to various problems. The course includes an introduction to the usage of computers for science research.
PSYC 2700 Positive Psychology
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
The primary basis for this course is to learn more about "positive" aspects of behavior such as subjective well-being, resilience, self-acceptance, goal development, self efficacy, and purpose and meaning in life. This class discusses the healthy personality structure and its impact on lifestyle, feelings, and thinking in terms of acceptance and enjoyment. Prerequisite: None, but a course in Introduction to Psychology is recommended.
PSYC 2800 Abnormal Psychology
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
This class provides an overview of the variety of emotional and behavioral problems that create distress for many people throughout the world. Special attention is given to the etiology, characteristics, and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders. The disorders are considered in light of their basis in "normal" behavior, as well as their various commonalities and differences. Prerequisite: PSYC 1810 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
PSYC 2980 Directed Study
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Directed Study
PSYC 2990 Special Topics
3.0 credit hours
45.0 Classroom Hours = 45.0 Lecture Hours
Special topic course description upon request.