A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
PSY 211 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
T S6 900 Fall /Spring/Summer
An introduction to the study of human and animal behavior, with emphasis
on basic psychological principles and concepts. Topics covered include historical
background, learning, motivation, intelligence, abnormal behavior, personality,
nervous system, and memory.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
PSY 213 EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
T Fall
An introductory survey of the special education needs of children. This
course includes historical and philosophical overview; categories, characteristics,
and methods of teaching exceptional children (preschool, ment all y retarded,
gifted, sensory impaired, emotion all y disabled, soci all y deviant, physic
all y handicapped, and/or cultur all y disadvantaged); and guided observation.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week
Prerequisite(s): None
PSY 218 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT-CHILD
T Fall /Spring/Summer
A systematic study of behavior from conception through adolescence is conducted
with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth and
development. Attention is directed to both normal and abnormal development
in each of the above areas. Research methods and cross-cultural comparisons
are considered as they relate to the development process.
Credit: 3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): None
