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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.
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC101 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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• PSYC 218: Gerontology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines areas of growth and decline in the lives of adults in their 60s and older. The themes of successful aging and positive psychology are emphasized, along with cultural, lifestyle, gender-based and individual differences. The course explores family and intimate relationships, employment, retirement, civic engagement, life-long learning, cognitive functioning, and changes in personality and self-concept. The areas of coping, assistive technologies, financial assistance, housing assistance, involvement with a caregiver, and end-of-life decisions are explored. Prerequisite:    PSYC100
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• PSYC 221: Ed Psych

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines aspects of psychology related to the learning process and to the school as a social system. Among the topics considered are learning theories and their applications, the identification and evaluation of abilities and achievements, the impact of varied motivational strategies, characteristics of students and teachers, and general pedagogical approaches to lesson creation, classroom management, and assessment. Prerequisite:    PSYC210 OR PSCH210 OR PSCH211 OR PSCH212 OR PSY102 OR PSY103 OR PSY240 OR PSY3290 OR PSY3292 OR PSY3292 OR PSYC211 OR PSYC212
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• PSYC 230: Social Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and interact with others. Topics such as social perception and cognition, social influence, aggression, conformity, and relationships are explored and discussed. Students will learn about social psychological concepts, theories, and research. Students will also apply social psychological concepts to everyday life. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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