PSY 202Z - Introduction to Psychology II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement

WR 115Q as required

Recommended Prerequisite(s):

PSY 201Z

Course Description: Introduction to the science and application of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: Personality, Social Psychology, Health and Well-Being, Motivation and Emotion, Disorders, Therapies, Lifespan Development, and related topics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors that influence behavior and mental processes.
CLO#2: Apply key theories and concepts in psychology. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Evaluate claims about psychological phenomena and human behavior through the use of empirical evidence.
CLO#4: Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.