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2018-2019 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Psychology |
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PSY 101 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 102 - General Psychology II: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 116 - Stress Management
3 Credits
Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management. This course is not designed for transfer.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 205 - Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines gender comparisons in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 207 - Intro Forensic Psychology
3 Credits
Introduction to Forensic Psychology is a course in an overview of Forensic Psychology. As such it explores both current research and practice in five areas. These areas are police psychology, criminal psychology, victimology, correctional psychology and the interface of psychology and the courts. The course facilitates an understanding of the numerous careers related to forensic psychology, how to prepare for them and current research and practice in each of the five broad areas of forensic psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better.
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PSY 217 - Human Sexuality: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Surveys physiological, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of human sexuality. Topics include relationships, sexual identity, and sexual health. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 226 - Social Psychology: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings, including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 235 - Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines human development from conception through death, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 237 - Child and Adolescent Psychology
3 Credits
Explores human development from conception through adolescence, emphasizing physical cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better
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PSY 238 - Child Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the growth and development of the individual, from conception through age 12, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
Prerequisite(s): CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 249 - Abnormal Psychology GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 or PSY 102 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.
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PSY 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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PSY 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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