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  • PSYC 105: Orientation to Psych

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Describes multiple issues intended for students who have recently begun or are seriously considering a psychology major. Focus is on American Psychological Association (APA) and program goals, career choices, critical skills and experiences required for entry into the workforce or graduate school, writing style requirements, and ethical expectations of the APA.
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  • PSYC 121: Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a survey of scientific findings and contemporary perspectives in the area of human sexuality. Covers the cultural, psychological, emotional, physiological, and developmental aspects of human sexuality and the information needed to help students make responsible decisions concerning their own sexuality and sexual behavior.
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  • PSYC 131: Psych Adjust & WB

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the personal and social meaning of psychological adjustment. There is an emphasis on growth and wellness, mindfulness, stress and coping concepts, and psychosocial competence in adulthood. Active participation in class and willingness to challenge onen++s preconceptions in order to consider alternative psychological points of view are required. It concerns the application of psychological concepts and research to stress and coping in everyday adult life, emphasizing coping skills and techniques.
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  • PSYC 150: Applied Psych Stats

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces and applies fundamental statistical concepts, principles, and procedures to the analysis of data related to the behavioral sciences. Students learn computation, interpretation, and application of commonly used descriptive, correlational, and inferential statistical procedures as they relate to behavioral science research.-a
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  • PSYC 202: PSYC Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides a survey of scientific findings and contemporary perspectives in the area of human sexuality from a psychological perspective. The course covers the cultural, psychological, emotional, physiological, and developmental aspects of human sexuality, and the information needed to help students make responsible decisions concerning their own sexuality and sexual behavior.
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  • PSYC 210: Child Development

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines concepts and issues related to child development that occur from the prenatal period to the onset of adolescence. Summarizes major concepts, theories, research, and best practices in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
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  • PSYC 211: Adolescent Dev

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines developmental, personal and social issues confronting adolescents as they emerge from childhood and strive for adulthood. Examines development across this period from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. The diversity of influences on normative development, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status and social institutions (including the school, family, and community settings) will be presented. The research methods utilized to develop the findings discussed in the course will be examined.
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  • PSYC 212: Lifespan Development

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines theories, perspectives, and concepts related to normative physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development from conception through death, with emphasis on the role of a diverse array of people, contexts, and experiences. Students will examine the impact of culture, ethnicity, race, gender/gender expression, religion, age, social class, sexual orientation, and abilities on the major domains of development throughout the lifespan. The course also includes an examination of the research methods implemented to study human development.
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  • PSYC 215: Family Relations

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides insights from both clinical and academic psychology by readings in such areas as sexual attitudes and behavior, dating, the psychological dynamics of the family as a unit, parent-child interactions, the effect of developmental events on the psychology of the family, mate selection, the institution of marriage and the various alternatives, single parenthood, and dual career marriage.
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  • PSYC 217: Adult Dev & Aging

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines developmental, personal, and social issues confronting individuals moving from their early 20s into old age from biological, cognitive, and socioemotional perspectives. The diversity of influences on normative development, including, but not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, and social institutions (including the family, educational/workplace settings, and the community) will be presented. The research methods utilized to develop the findings discussed in the course will be examined.
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