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The course emphasizes theory and research related to the development in the first three years of life. Observations of infants and toddlers and their relationship to developmental expectations are discussed. Care giving, infant and toddler needs, and individual differences in family, hospital, and day care settings are examined. Developmental assessments and the nurturing of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of infants and toddlers are explored. (Developmental Psychology; Community Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of Pre-requisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

The course focuses on the social, biological, and cognitive development during the first six years of life. Analysis, evaluation, and implications of relevant cognitive, social, and self-theories and research are covered. Case studies and observations of infants and children from birth through age eight are an integral part of the course. (Developmental Psychology; Community Psychology). Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hour

This course will focus on the social, biological, and cognitive development during the middle childhood and adolescent years. Analysis, evaluation, and implications of relevant cognitive, social and self-theories and research will be covered. Case studies and observations of children age six through adolescence will be an integral part of the course. (Developmental Psychology). Counts in the Behavioral Science Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): none 5 quarter hours

This course explores the five major approaches to psychology: biological, behaviorist, cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanistic; providing a conceptual overview of psychology. The methods, theories, and assumptions of each approach are described and explored. This course fulfills the Behavioral Science Area of General Education requirements only for students in the accelerated degree completion programs, Applied Behavioral Science, Health Care Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Management, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Exceptions require Psychology Department approval. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment or pre-enrollment in Applied Behavioral Sciences, Health Care Leadership, and Bachelor of Science in Management degree completion programs, and the Master of Arts in Teaching. Traditional undergraduates may take the course only with the permission of the Psychology Department. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on six areas of psychology and their relevance and application to everyday lives. Students explore salient aspects of consciousness and memory, gender and sexuality, thinking, language, intelligence, and motivation and emotion in everyday life. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours