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PSY 101 General Psychology (3 credits)
Survey of the discipline introducing psychological theories, research methods, and principles of behavior.

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PSY 208 Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)
Explores the relationships between human beings and assists in the development of interpersonal communication skills which can be used personally and professionally.

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PSY 233 Child Psychology (3 credits)
An overview of the theories, stages, and development of the child. Provides a practical and informational view of a child's cognitive, social, and personality development.

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PSY 234 Psychology of Adolescence (3 credits)
Examines psychological development during adolescence with emphasis on special problems in American society including drug abuse, pregnancy, and familial problems.

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PSY 241 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
An overview of abnormal psychology with emphasis on the symptomology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the major psychological disorders. May be repeated up to three times.

Prerequisite: Must have completed PSY 101.

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PSY 313 Well-Being: East Meets West (3 credits)
This course will cover topics pertaining to well-being from both a western psychological viewpoint, and an eastern perspective. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: positive psychology, mindfulness, joy, gratitude, cognition, spirituality, health, attachment, and emotions. The focus will be on integrating concepts from both the East and West to arrive at an understanding of what contributes to the well-being of individuals. This course satisfies the requirements for INT 349.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits and (ENG 102 or ENG 333) and (MATH 116 or MATH 120 or Math 126 or MATH 126E or higher or AMS 310 or STAT 152).

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PSY 412 Motivation and Emotion (3 credits)
Basic principles and theories of motivation and emotion. Examination of major themes and contemporary research in the field.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSY 101 or PSY 208 or instructor approval.

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PSY 435 Personality (3 credits)
Study of personality as a psychological construct with emphasis on its structure, development, and measurement.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSY 101 or PSY 208 or instructor approval.

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PSY 460 Social Psychology (3 credits)
Social and group factors affecting individual behavior. Topics include social perception, opinions, and attitudes; influence processes; and small group behavior.

Prerequisite: Must have completed 40 or more credits including PSY 101 or PSY 208 or instructor approval.

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