A survey of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This course is a comprehensive study of the basic concepts of psychology, history of psychological thought, and an overview of psychological theories with emphasis on practical information for healthy living skills.

This course will present current scientific theory and research related to formal learning environments. Individual differences in cognitive, social, and emotional development, and the implications for the teaching/learning process will be explored. These general areas will be addressed through more specific topics including growth and development, learning theories, moral development, motivation, and classroom management. In addition, issues related to teaching in a diverse society will be addressed.

A survey of the psychology of human life span development.

A study of human development from conception through childhood. Includes language and cognition, physical and perceptual, and social/ emotional aspects, emphasizing typical and atypical childhood development. Consideration of cultural, linguistically and ability diverse development will be emphasized in the course content.

This course is a survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders.