SVCC College Catalog

PSY 120 HUMAN RELATIONS (3 cr.)   Introduces the theory and practice of effective human relations. Increases understanding of self and others and  interpersonal skills needed to be a competent and cooperative communicator. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 125 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (3 cr.)   Studies individual behavior as it affects the individual’s relationships. Considers such topics as attitudes, needs, values, leadership, communication, and group dynamics. Teaches constructive methods of interpersonal problem solving. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 126 PSYCHOLOGY FOR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY (3 cr.)   Focuses on the application of psychology to interpersonal relations and the working environment.  Includes topics such as group dynamics, motivation, employee-employer relationship, interpersonal communications, and techniques for selection and supervision of personnel.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 166 PSYCHOLOGY OF MARRIAGE ( 3 cr.)   Analyzes personality interactions in marriage and other intimate relationships.  Examines theories of personal development and types of relationships resulting from interactions.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 200 PRINCIPLES OF  PSYCHOLOGY   (3 cr.)   Surveys the basic concepts of psychology.  Covers the scientific study of behavior, behavioral research methods and analysis, and theoretical interpretations.  Includes topics such as:  physiological mechanisms, sensation/perception, motivation, learning, personality, psychopathology, therapy, and social psychology.   Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 205 PERSONAL CONFLICT AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT (2-3 cr.)   Studies the effective recognition and handling of personal and interpersonal conflicts. Discusses cooperative roles of public and private agencies, management of family disturbances, child abuse, rape, suicide, and related cases. Lecture 2-3 hours per week.

PSY 215 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Explores historical views and current perspectives of abnormal behavior. Emphasizes major diagnostic categories and criteria, individual and social factors of maladaptive behavior, and types of therapy. Includes methods of clinical assessment and research strategies. Prerequisite PSY 201, PSY 202, 200. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 216 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Examines individuals in social contexts, their social roles, group processes and intergroup relations.  Includes topics such as small group behavior, social behavior, social cognition, conformity, attitudes, and motivation.  Prerequisite PSY 201, PSY 202,  200.  Lecture 3 hours per week.  This course is also approved for offering as SOC 265.

PSY 225  THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3 cr.)   Studies the major personality theories and their applications.  Includes psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives.  Prerequisite PSY 201, PSY 202, 200 or divisional approval.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 231-232 LIFE SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)   Investigates human behavior through the life cycle.  Describes physical, cognitive, and psycho-social aspects of human development from conception to death.  Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 235 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Studies development of the child from conception to adolescence. Investigates physical, intellectual, social and emotional factors involved in the child’s growth. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 236 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Studies development of the adolescent. Investigates physical, intellectual, social, and emotional factors of the individual from late childhood to early adulthood. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 250 LAW ENFORCEMENT PSYCHOLOGY (3 cr.)   Studies the psychology of police work in interpersonal or intergroup situations. Includes topics such as prejudice, suggestion, emotion, frustration, and aggression. Prerequisite PSY 100, 125, or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.

PSY 255 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR (3 cr.)   Studies psychology of criminal behavior.  Includes topics such as violent and non-violent crime, sexual offenses, insanity, addiction, white collar crime, and other deviant behaviors.  Provides a background for law enforcement occupations.  Prerequisites:  PSY 125, 200, 201, 202 or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours per week.