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• PY 207: Adult Development

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An overview of the various problems and possibilities that emerge in adulthood. Main objectives include acquiring a working knowledge of the research and theories of young adulthood, middle age, and the elder years. Topics such as life cycle transitions in sensation, cognition, memory, intimacy, marital states, sexuality, spirituality, mental health, and death and dying are explored. Emphasis is placed on how to cope and grow from adolescence through adulthood
  SharePY 207 - Adult Development

• PY 209: Abnormal Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An overview of psychological disorders. Diagnosis, etiology, and modern treatments are explored. A bio-psycho-social perspective is emphasized with special attention given to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  SharePY 209 - Abnormal Psychology

• PY 216: Child Development: Ages 6 - 9

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course addresses the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of children in grades PreK through four. The student is introduced to major concepts and theories of child development and the scholarship and research that inform these concepts and theories. The course is designed to promote connections between one's understanding of child development and how that understanding informs those who work with this age group
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• PY 218: Forensic Treatment & Corrections

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An exploration of interdisciplinary practices within the correctional environment that present serious challenges to healthcare professionals who work in the correctional system. This course emphasizes a team approach in providing treatment to forensic consumers as well as the general population of a correctional environment
  SharePY 218 - Forensic Treatment & Corrections

• PY 219: Pre-Adolescent and Early Adolescent Development

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course addresses the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of older school-age children and young teens (i.e., grades four through eight). The student is introduced to major concepts and theories of preadolescent and early adolescent development, and the scholarship and research that inform these concepts and theories. The course is designed to promote connections between one's understanding of early adolescent development and how that understanding informs those who work with this age group
  SharePY 219 - Pre-Adolescent and Early Adolescent Development

• PY 220: Wellness and Resilience

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  The purpose of this course is to teach undergraduate students skills for having resilience in the face of commonly experienced stressors and difficulties. Resilience is the ability to both survive and thrive. Resilience is not only about your ability to positively adapt in the face of challenging circumstances (survive), it is also about learning the positive skills, strategies and routines that enable you to live a happy, fulfilling, and successful life (thrive). This course will provide you with a personalized set of strategies and skills for self-care and optimize your academic and social experiences while at Carlow University and beyond
  SharePY 220 - Wellness and Resilience

• PY 230: Biological Bases of Behavior

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  Biological Bases presents an in-depth focus on neuroanatomy, the nervous system, and other biological processes relevant to human thought and behavior. Students will learn the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, with a specific focus on how biological systems influence psychological functions and vice versa. Students will become familiar with the terminology and research methods of both biology and psychology, and will be introduced to exciting interdisciplinary neuroscience fields. 3 credits
  SharePY 230 - Biological Bases of Behavior

• PY 235: Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An analysis of selected topics in Psychology. The course is organized in any given semester to study particular subject matter or to take advantage of special competence by an individual faculty member. May be repeated for credit as content changes
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• PY 255: Designing Your Life II

  1.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  This course focuses on the practical details of "designing one's life" in terms of career formation. Topics will include: personal qualities tied to life success, mentors and networking, resume preparation, and career readiness
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• PY 265: Psychology of Women

  3.00 Credits

  Carlow University

  
  An overview of theories and current research on the psychological nature of women, specifically related to the adult life cycle of women from adolescence through maturity. Adult female life will be examined with particular emphasis on critical periods of development as these developments affect the emotional life of the modern woman
  SharePY 265 - Psychology of Women