Rhodes State College | Psychology
1 Credit Hour, 1 Class Hour, 0 Lab Hours
PNS-1203 PN-Issues and Trends
In this course the student explores a variety of issues related to the role of the practical nurse and changes in health care. Issues related to reimbursement methodologies, role of the Ohio Board of Nursing and other agencies, the impaired nurse, ethical and legal issues in health care, roles of the nurse in bio-terrorism events, QSEN, leadership and delegation are explored. The student develops a resume to be used upon completion of the program. “C” grade policy applies. Offered: Spring Prerequisite: COM-1110 Corequisite: PNS-1202
PNS-1204 Maternal Child Nursing
5 Credit Hours, 3.25 Class Hours, .5 Lab Hour, 4.5 Clinical Hours
In this course, the student is introduced to the principles of nursing care for newborns through the developing family. Emphasis is placed on the normal processes and common gynecological problems of pregnancy. Community services for the emerging family are introduced. In addition, common health problems of children are discussed. The student continues to apply knowledge form the basic health sciences to address human needs by contributing to the nursing process. Clinical experiences are provided for students in the areas of obstetrics and at facilities for children with developmental disabilities. Observational experiences include childbirth education courses and daycare settings. “C” grade policy applies. Offered: Summer Prerequisites: PNS-1201, PNS-1202, PNS-1203, BIO-1120, NSG-1721 Corequisite: PNS-1203 and PSY-1010
Political Science 3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
POL-1010 Intro to Political Science
This course provides an overview of the American political system. It explores the institutions and activities which combine to create public policy. It emphasizes political concepts and their transformation into practices which shapes the public good in areas such as justice, equality, freedom, democracy, political parties, and citizenship and their application to local, national, and international issues. TAG/TM Offered: Fall Corequisites: COM-0900 or placement
Psychology PSY-1010 General Psychology
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
This course is designed to provide an introduction to psychology: a prerequisite to advanced courses. The emphasis of this class is on the application of the scientific method to individual behavior and thought processes. The five major theoretical perspectives discussed are physiological, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic and psychoanalytic perspectives. Topics include physiology, learning, cognition development, personality, social and abnormal behavior and therapy. TAG/TM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisites: Appropriate ACT score, COM-0950 or placement
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
PSY-1730 Abnormal Psychology
An advanced course with a prerequisite of PSY-1010; this course provides the student an opportunity to study many forms of mental disorders and abnormalities. Students will be presented with the major theoretical perspectives in terms of causation and treatment of these disorders. Students will study, evaluate, and apply the following approaches: Psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and biological. Included also will be the classification of personality and behavior disturbances as defined by the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. Additionally, examples of the current therapeutic techniques will be presented. TAG/TM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisite: PSY-1010
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
PSY-2150 Lifespan Psychology
The Life-Span Psychology class will offer a broad overview of development and change physiologically, psychologically, socially and cognitively from conception to death. Influences on development such as heredity, environment, culture and diversity will also be examined based on research and major psychological theories. TAG/TM Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Prerequisite: PSY-1010
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
PSY-2200 Social Psychology
This course provides an overview of the study of social psychology emphasizing how individual and social interactions influence the behaviors, thoughts, and feelings of an individual. This course balances research and application topics covering social cognition, attitude formation and change, conformity/obedience, group processes, pro-social behavior, aggression, and stereotyping/prejudice. TAG/TM Offered: Fall, Spring Prerequisite: PSY-1010
3 Credit Hours, 3 Class Hours, 0 Lab Hours
PSY-2301 Educational Psychology
Major theories of human development and learning, motivation, instructional strategies, assessment, and similarities and differences in learners are examined. The role of factors in the student’s environment that influence student’s learning and development are considered. Research literature will serve as the foundation for course exploration. TAG Offered: Spring Prerequisite: PSY-1010
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