Program Information
The student will learn basic psychological principles related to cognitive, social, and behavioral development throughout the lifespan. This micro-credential stacks directly into CCBC’s Associate Degree in Psychology.
Program Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to
- Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes through a survey of the major areas of psychology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human psychosocial, cognitive, and physical development that spans ages ranging from conception to death.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the influence of the social environment, interpersonal relationships, and group and cultural dynamics on personal actions and reactions.
Curriculum
PSYC 101
General Psychology
This course examines the scientific study of **behavior and mental processes** and provides a survey of the major areas of psychology. Topics include: the biological foundations of behavior, learning, information processing, stress and health, social interaction, development, motivation, emotion and psychological disorders.
Prerequisite: None
PSYC 105
Social Psychology
This is the study of the **individual’s interaction with his/her environment**. Factors investigated include: Culture, socialization processes, attitudes, values, roles, and communication, as well as other factors that influence personality development.
Prerequisite: None
PSYC 106
Human Growth and Development
This course is a survey of human development from **conception to senescence** (old age). Attention will be given to the physical, motor, emotional, personality, and social growth of the individual across all stages: infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and senescence.
Prerequisite: None
