Description of Psychology Courses
 

PSY 140 Introduction to Psychology - 4 Hrs. (IAI S6 900)
This course covers the fundamentals of human psychology.  Using a scientific approach to the study of human behavior, this course examines and integrates physiological, intrapsychic, and social/behavioral perspectives on human thought and behavior.  Major units include:  biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation, learning and memory, maturation and development, personality, and social psychology.

PSY 305  Psychology of Deaf People and Their Culture - 4 Hrs.
The study of psychological processes, behavior, emotional and social maturity, disability adjustments of deafness, social patterns, family status, socialization in groups and in the Deaf Community, economic status of deaf persons and basic sensitivity issues related to working with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.