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Psychology

PSYC 012 Psychology of Gender 3.0 Units PSYC 034 Human Sexual Behavior 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: PSYC 001, ENGL 001, LR 010, and SCC Course Advisory: SCC minimum English standard.
minimum math standard. General Education: Option B: Area 4I; Option C:
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4I; Area D9, Area E
Option C: Area D4 Transferable to UC/CSU
Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Hours: 48-54 lecture. Objective exploration of the various issues pertaining
An examination of the research and theory from to human sexual behavior from the perspective of the
psychology and related fields to evaluate the behavioral, behavioral and social sciences. Some of the major topics
cognitive, psychological, biological, social, and cultural to be discussed include history of sexuality, attitudes,
foundations in which women and men function. This behaviors, life styles, psychosexual development, role and
course will explore classical and contemporary views of identity, sexual dysfunctions, therapy and treatment.
gender roles and the effects of gender role on individual
development and relationships. PSYC 040 Drugs, Society and Behavior 3.0 Units
Course Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 001; SCC minimum
PSYC 020 Personal and Social Behavior 3.0 Units Math standard.
Course Advisory: SCC minimum English and Math General Education: Option C: Area E
standards. Transferable to UC/CSU
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4I; Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Option C: Area E The historical, sociological, psychological, physiological,
Transferable to UC/CSU pharmacological and legal aspects of drugs. Emphasis will
Hours: 48-54 lecture. be placed on the effects of stimulants, sedative-hypnotics,
Study of human behavior in the process of adjusting to narcotics, hallucinogens, alcohol, marijuana and inhalants.
life’s changes. The emphasis is on normal and abnormal Various education, prevention and treatment approaches
adaptations to the various challenges which life presents. will be discussed.
Issues related to the major schools of thought and
their views towards a healthy personality effective and PSYC 049 Psychology Honors 1.0 to 3.0 Units
ineffective behavior, behavioral disorders, psychotherapy, Prerequisite: Completion of 24 units of college credit
relationships, careers and personal growth will with a minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5 units in the
be examined. discipline with a minimum grade of B; an ability to work
independently; permission of the School Dean based on
PSYC 030 Introduction to Social Psychology 3.0 Units instructor availability.
Course Advisory: PSYC 001; Eligibility for ENGL 001; and Transferable to UC/CSU
SCC minimum Math standard. Hours: 48-162 lab by arrangement.
General Education: Option A: Area B2; Option B: Area 4I, Independent study designed for honor students who
Area 4J; Option C: Area D7 intend to major in psychology. Students may take this
Transferable to UC/CSU course up to the maximum number of units over
Hours: 48-54 lecture. multiple semesters.
Explore how thoughts, feelings, and behavior of individuals
are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied
presence of others. Focus will be on the social factors that
influence human behavior; other people, institutions,
situations and the social and physical structures people
have created. A review of the various perspectives unique
to social psychologists and a variety of classical research in
social psychology will be studied. Same course as SOC 030.

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