PSY 101   Introduction to Psychology Honors (3)

Interdisciplinary, Honors-level version of Introduction to Psychology. Examines behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and biological viewpoints in psychology. Includes learning principles and applications, perception, motivation, emotions, stress, psychobiology, personality, abnormal behavior, and approaches to therapy. Students will engage in critical thinking and independent research and will develop civic engagement. Admission to the Honors Program required. If interested, contact the Honors Program Chair at honors@stchas.edu or 636.922.8506.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PSYC 100 – General Psychology

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PSY 101   Introduction to Psychology (3)

Examination of behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, humanistic, and biological viewpoints in psychology. Includes learning principles and applications, perception, motivation, emotions, stress, psychobiology, personality, abnormal behavior, and approaches to therapy.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PSYC 100 – General Psychology

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PSY 201   Child Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Study of human development from conception to adolescence, emphasizing both current and historical approaches to research and theory, genetic and environmental influences on development, and sequence and timing of physical, mental, and personality development throughout years of childhood.

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PSY 210   Human Growth and Development (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

This course surveys the major areas of human growth and behavior through the eight areas of development, including prenatal and concluding with death and dying. This course emphasizes an understanding of the important methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field of lifespan psychology. This course will introduce you to areas that psychologists explore and study in better understanding the influences of our human experience. By examining these areas, you will gain a better understanding of some aspects of your own behavior.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PSYC 200 – Life Span Human Development

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PSY 215   Adolescent Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Introduction to physical, mental, personality, and social developments unique to adolescence. Focus mainly on factors influencing normal development, but some abnormal behaviors discussed. Biological, psychological, cultural, and historical perspectives considered.  Offered in Fall and Spring.

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PSY 216   Abnormal Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

This course surveys the history, theories, etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the spectrum of psychological disorders such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, childhood & adolescence disorders. This course will include theories, clinical assessment & diagnosis using DSM V classification system. 

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PSY 220   Personality Theories (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Study of major theories of personality with emphasis on developmental influence and integration of behavior. Theories surveyed represent dynamic, humanistic, cognitive, and behavioral perspectives. Issues such as self-concept, structure of personality, social adjustment, self-management, and maladjustment and therapy are considered within context of each theoretical system.  Offered in Fall only.

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PSY 225   Psychology of Aging (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Examination of psychological processes of aging involving sensory, sexual, intellectual, and personality changes in later life with some attention to common mental disorders in the aged.  Offered in Spring only.

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PSY 230   Social Psychology (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Study of social interaction of individuals and psychological principles and concepts involved in these relationships. Discussion of social perceptions, values, attitudes, prejudice, social influence, group dynamics, leadership, and other group processes.  Offered in Fall only.

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PSY 235   Introduction to Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101 or SOC 101

Focuses on social psychological research examining stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.  The history of human groups is replete with examples of how thoughts, feelings, and treatment of others depend on membership in various social categories.  From Black Lives Matter to mansplaining, issues of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination grab attention and draw concern. Coursework brings together research from social, cognitive, affective, developmental, cultural and neural perspectives to examine the processes that reflect and perpetuate group biases. Students will read historical, editorial, empirical and theoretical works, and examine real‐world phenomena with the goal of understanding the various ways that stereotypes and prejudice can impact intergroup relations.  Offered in Spring only. 

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PSY 240   Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

This course is an introduction to applied behavior analysis and the application of behavioral principles and procedures to social challenges. The students will learn about the causes of behavior, basic principles and procedures, and then apply this information to specific content areas or populations.  Offered in Fall only.

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PSY 250   Drugs and Behavior (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

This course will address the many issues related to the use of psychoactive drugs. Students will learn about the biopsychological factors that underlie drug use and abuse while they examine specific individual drugs therapeutic psychoactive properties but also how long-term and/or excessive use modifies brain function. Students will learn how to distinguish between the science of psychopharmacology and the unsubstantiated claims of media, advertising and/or drug culture.  Offered in Fall only.

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PSY 255   Brain and Behavior (3)

Prerequisites: PSY 101

Examination of the human nervous system focusing on the central nervous system, the development and function of nerve cells and the relation between the brain and behavior. Topics include motivation, learning, sensation and perception, movement, emotions and brain dysfunction.  Offered in Spring only.

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PSY 290   Special Topics in Psychology (1-3 hrs)

Selected studies in the field of psychology. Topics may include: psychological aspects of death, gender, issues in forensic psychology, diversity studies, preparation for marriage, child-rearing practices, and various other issues. Course may be repeated as topics vary by semester. 

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