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  • PSY 204: Child Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Child Psychology is the comprehensive study of the development, behavior, and mental processes of children from conception through adolescence. Through exploration of theories, research and application, students will develop an understanding of the interdependence of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children within the contexts of the family, culture, and social institutions. Students will develop a strong foundation of knowledge and support for the growth and well-being of all children.
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  • PSY 207: Psychiatric Disorders in Children & Adolescence

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of psychiatric disorders which can occur in children and adolescents. Focus will be on the diagnostic process of assessment, symptoms, and methods used when working with children, adolescents and their families in a child care, psychiatric or other human service setting.
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  • PSY 210: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Educational Psychology is the study of human behavior and cognitive processes in the context of education. Students, through theories, research, and practical application, will build the foundation for effective teaching and learning practices. Students will explore both the psychological characteristics of learner and teacher as well as the family, cultural, and societal influence that shape both learner and teacher.
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  • PSY 213: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the broad and sometimes difficult field of abnormal behavior. It will uniquely utilize a multi-dimensional approach incorporating, but not limited to, the views from sociological, psychological and biological schools. The student will be introduced to descriptions of disorders, various casual perspectives and the management of behavior considered maladaptive to effective functioning in daily life. Major topics will include (but are not limited to): depression, schizophrenia, personality disorders, anxiety, age-related problems, prevention strategies, crime, and sexual deviations.
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  • PSY 217: Developmental Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Presentation of the theoretical models and basic principles of development throughout life. An emphasis will be placed on current research findings and their applications to actual situations.
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  • PSY 219: Adolescent Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Adolescent psychology is the comprehensive study of the development, behavior, and mental processes of adolescent children. Through exploration of theories, research and application, students will develop an understanding of the interdependence of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of adolescents within the contexts of the family, culture, and social institutions. Students will develop a strong foundation of understanding and support for the growth and well-being of all adolescents.
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  • PSY 290: Professional Development for Psychology

    1.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    This course is designed to prepare majors for pursuit of academic and career goals beyond the associate degree. The course will provide students with an overview of the discipline of psychology and will emphasize the development of skills required for success in the major/field including research, communication, critical thinking and ethics.
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  • RDG 020: College Reading & Study Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Group and individualized instruction utilizing microcomputer software designed to improve reading ability of students on or above high and college levels. Emphasis is on comprehension, vocabulary and reading rate. Study skills for college including SQ3R method of study are included. Various other reading materials are also used. The Nelson-Denny Reading Test is administered at the beginning of the course to determine level of reading competency and at the end of the course to measure growth. Accuplacer testing results will also be used. This course does not apply toward graduation.
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  • RDG 020A: College Reading & Study Skills Accelerated

    4.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    This course provides group and individualized instruction utilizing learning laboratory facilities and designed to improve reading ability and college learning success. Emphasis is placed on comprehending academic reading materials, expanding a college level vocabulary and knowledge base, developing critical reading skills, and exercising positive reading and study habits. This course does not apply toward graduation.
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  • RDG 120: Reading for Comprehension and Speed

    3.00 Credits
    Luzerne County Community College

    Designed to improve reading skills. Attention is given to concentration, comprehension, vocabulary, and reading rate. This course is designed for the student already competent in reading. The course focuses on acceleration reading rate with maintenance of adequate comprehension. In addition, the student learns to adjust reading rate to purpose and difficulty of materials and to employ skimming and scanning techniques where appropriate. Recognition of organization patterns and development of reading vocabulary are stressed as aids to comprehension. Group and individual instruction utilizes learning laboratory facilities and computers. Various guides and reading materials are used as well as EDL QUANTUM Reading Series Software. The Nelson-Denny Reading Test is administered at the beginning of the course to determine level of reading competency and at the end of the course to measure growth.
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