PSY - Psychology

This course surveys questions about the role of Psychology in one’s personal life. One of the best aspects of Psychology is that you are the subject matter. The great controversies of psychology are presented including: nature and nurture, free will, mind/body, human/group differences, and the treatment of those with mental health needs. The range of theoretical perspectives including biological, evolutionary, cognitive, social/emotional and psychoanalytic are discussed. Among the topics discussed are development, learning, memory, perception, personality, motivation, social behavior, abnormal behavior, and therapy. Also included is an introduction to the various careers associated with psychology. The class time is split between the classroom and online work, some in an adaptive learning environment. Laboratory course is required for Pathways students. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): PSY 101L. 5 quarter hours

This course explores the contexts and the individual dimensions of human development and learning. Special attention is paid to the features of human developmental contexts most associated with positive outcomes for learners, and how these mediate the learning process. The course also examines different domains of development, including those most associated with successful school learning. Candidates learn and practice various assessment methods to understand classroom and individual learning processes. The class time is split between the classroom and online work, some in an adaptive learning environment. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours