York College 2010-2011 Academic Catalog

PSY 223. Introduction to Human Services. 3 hours credit, even years, fall. Cross-listed as SWK 223.

The history and current status of the social welfare system is examined and the relationship between this institution and the role of psychology and social work as well as other helping professions. The course focuses upon individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities as resources are allocated to meet changing needs. Equity and social justice are two of the concepts studied.

PSY 233. Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. 3 hours credit, fall.

This course provides a foundation in the application and interpretation of basic statistics for the behavioral sciences. Topics include: Computer based applications and statistical packages, data and research, types of data, measurement scales, graphical representation and notation, measures of central tendency and variability, normal distributions, sampling distributions and probability, descriptive measures, inferential statistics when comparing groups, correlation and prediction, and simple parametric and non-parametric measures. Application of methods to professional practice will be stressed.

PSY 242. Sophomore Seminar. 2 hours credit, fall.

This course will explore career opportunities in the field of psychology with a focus on personal and professional development, understanding the options for graduate school, and improving the research and writing skills required for psychology (APA).

PSY 315. Human Behavior and Motivation. 3 hours credit, even years, fall Focusing upon the complexities of human behavior and the motivation inherent in the human experience. Emphasis placed on analyzing motivational systems, emotions, growth and self-regulation. The aspects of positive psychology are introduced. For psychology majors or minors.

PSY 323. Adolescent Psychology. 3 hours credit, spring Designed to survey the sequence and nature of adolescent development by studying principles related to the areas of emotional, intellectual, social, cognitive, moral and physical development. Resources in the local community that can aid youth and their parents or adult persons working with them will be identified. Age span included is from the middle-school age through the high-school age student. Prerequisite: PSY 143 or permission of instructor.

PSY 333. Theories of Personality. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall Theories of personality development and the varying degrees of emphasis placed upon such factors as environment, heredity, or learning.

Prerequisite: PSY 113 or permission of instructor.

PSY 343. Abnormal Psychology. 3 hours credit, odd years, spring Study of abnormal behavior patterns, as well as theories that seek to explain such behavior, with an emphasis on treatment as well as diagnosis.

The use of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be taught. Prerequisite: 12 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.

PSY 363. Human Diversity and Spirituality. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall. Cross listed as SWK 363 This course will increase the understanding of a diverse and pluralistic society; recognize dehumanizing biases; improve human relations skills; focus on respect, human dignity and individual rights; and explore the meaning of spirituality in a professional and personal context.

PSY 381. Family and Societal Violence. 3 hours credit, fall, even years. Cross-listed as SWK 381 and CRJ 381 The purpose of this course is to examine the acts of violence in this country and the intervention strategies to alleviate these societal problems.

A special emphasis will be placed on the mental health and legal professions. Several causal relationships will be explored.

PSY 403. Adult Development and Aging. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall A study of the psychological, religious and sociological aspects of major transition phases in adult development. Topics include selecting a mate, meshing of personalities in marriage, the first child, teen-parent interactions, marriages of children, empty nest, retirement, adjustment to grandchildren, and the special conditions of serious illness, death and divorce. Prerequisite: PSY 143.

PSY 423. Counseling. 3 hours credit, odd years, spring An introductory study of the opportunities, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of counseling; utilizing the strengths perspective and integrating the primary theoretical intervention strategies of Psychodynamic, Adlerian, Humanistic, Person-Centered, Existential, Gestalt, Behavioral, Cognitive-Behavioral, Transtheoretical, Cognitive-Interpersonal, Multimodal, and Transpersonal. Prerequisites: PSY 113 or PSY 143; junior standing, or permission of instructor.

PSY 433. Social Science Research. 3 hours credit, even years, spring Introduction to the use of the scientific method in general social science research. Consideration given to formulation of problems, techniques of gathering data, presentation and interpretation of research findings. Prerequisite: PSY 233 + 6 hours of psychology or permission of instructor.

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