Psychology
Psychology of Personal Awareness
PSYC100
This course promotes personal growth and discovery by exploring psychological theories, concepts and methods through an entrepreneurship service learning experience. Students are required to take initiative, communicate effectively, put theory into action, and tap into yet undiscovered personal potential. Topics include personality theories, career development, wellness, interpersonal relationships and diversity.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Group Dynamics
PSYC105
This course focuses on the communication behavior of individuals within group structures. Didactic and experiential techniques are used to explore the stages of group development, decision-making techniques, group problems and problem solving, resolution skills, norms, structures, leadership, authority, membership, ethics, cultural sensitivity, and the intra-and inter-personal dynamics within small groups.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Psychology
PSYC110
Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors which influence the behavior of individual organisms, both animal and human.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 3 or READ110 (C or better) or COMP108 (C or better)
Introduction to Psychology (Honors section)
PSYC110H
Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors which influence the behavior of individual organisms, both animal and human.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors@Bucks program
Introduction to Psychology (Paired Section)
PSYC110P
Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of the psychological factors which influence the behavior of individual organisms, both animal and human.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COMP108 (C or better) or
Corequisite: Reading Placement Test score Level 2 and enrollment in a paired section of READ110
Human Sexuality
PSYC120
This course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual attitudes and myths, the physiology of human sexual systems, psychological aspects of sex roles, love and human sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Psychological Techniques of Stress Management
PSYC125
In this experiential course, the positive and negative consequences of stress are examined. Emphasizing the mind/body connection and encouraging holistic health in the students, both the physiological and psychological aspects of stress management are studied.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
The Psychology of Addiction and Substance Abuse
PSYC160
This course analyzes the development, intervention, and treatment of drug abuse, alcoholism, and codependency. Family dysfunction and its results are examined, as well as specialized techniques in counseling. Various intervention strategies are discussed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC100 (C or better) or PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Human Growth and Development
PSYC180
This course is a survey of development and growth from conception through adolescence. The physical, emotional, intellectual, and social processes of maturation are examined. Emphasis is on the adjustment of the individual to his or her peer group, social institutions, the community, and the home.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Developmental Psychology - Lifespan
PSYC181
This course describes the intellectual, emotional, social, and physiological development of the human being. Development will be studied from conception through adulthood and aging.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Educational Psychology
PSYC190
This course surveys the nature of the learning process and application of the principles of psychology to the problems of learning and teaching. Individual differences, special problems of learning, and evaluation techniques are among the topics covered. Field experiences are provided to acquaint students with an authentic teaching-learning environment.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Social Psychology
PSYC200
This course emphasizes those findings and theories of psychology, which aid in the understanding of socially significant behavior. Areas of psychology are emphasized to the extent that they contribute to an understanding of human behavior on a social level.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Introductory Psychological Statistics
PSYC215
This course includes exercises within the following areas: scales, graphic representations, central tendency and variability, probability, the normal distribution, standard scores, correlation, hypothesis testing, basic nonparametric techniques, analysis of variance, and basic experimental design. This course includes a two-hour weekly computer lab.
4 credits
Prerequisite: MATH115 (C or better) and PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Neuroscience of Psychology
PSYC230
This course focuses on biological contributions to behavior. Instruction encompasses teachings regarding introduction to the structure and function of the nervous systems, as well as psychological topics, including but not limited to, emotions, stress, sleep, substance use and abuse, learning, memory, and psychological disorders.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Experimental Psychology
PSYC270
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of experimental design through a description of experimental investigations in various subject areas such as perception, learning, memory, and social psychology. It also focuses on the skill of scientific report writing and includes scheduled laboratory experiences.
4 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC215 or
Corequisite: PSYC215
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSYC280
This course presents a summary of the field of abnormal behavior. It analyzes current theories which attempt to explain the development of personality and the cause of mental illness. Also discussed are diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and the techniques currently used.
3 credits
Prerequisite: PSYC110 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Psychology Internship
PSYC285
This course introduces students to fieldwork directly related to the students' academic preparation and career objectives. The major areas of focus include partaking in fieldwork, observing real-life situations of working professionals and their clients and comparing academic theory to fieldwork observations.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Completion of 9 credits of PSYC courses including PSYC110 (C or better), GPA of 2.75 or higher, and permission of the department of Social and Behavioral Science