POL 130 – State & Local Government

Political Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course includes state and local political institutions and practices in the context of American federalism. Emphasis is placed on procedural and policy differences as well as political issues in state, regional, and local governments of North Carolina. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss various problems associated with intergovernmental politics and … Read More

POL 210 – Comparative Government

Political Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a cross-national perspective on the government and politics of contemporary nations such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia. Topics include each country’s historical uniqueness, key institutions, attitudes and ideologies, patterns of interaction, and current political problems. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and compare various nations’ governmental structures, processes, … Read More

POL 220 – International Relations

Political Science
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the effects of ideologies, trade, armaments, and alliances on relations among nation-states. Emphasis is placed on regional and global cooperation and conflict, economic development, trade, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions, such as the World Court and UN. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss major international … Read More

PSY 110 – Life Span Development

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of study.

PSY 150 – General Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved for transfer … Read More

PSY 211 – Psychology of Adjustment

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of the adjustment process focusing on contemporary challenges individuals must deal with in everyday life. Topics include theories of behavior, career choices, self-understanding, coping mechanisms, human relationships, intimacy, sociocultural factors influencing healthy personal adjustment, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the … Read More

PSY 237 – Social Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course introduces the study of individual behavior within social contexts. Topics include affiliation, attitude formation and change, conformity, altruism, aggression, attribution, interpersonal attraction, and group behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of social influences on behavior. This course has been approved for transfer under the … Read More

PSY 239 – Psychology of Personality

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior.  This course has been approved for transfer under … Read More

PSY 241 – Developmental Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved for … Read More

PSY 263 – Educational Psychology

Psychology
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3
This course examines the application of psychological theories and principles to the educational process and setting. Topics include learning and cognitive theories, achievement motivation, teaching and learning styles, teacher and learner roles, assessment, and developmental issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the application of psychological theory to educational practice. … Read More
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