Course Descriptions

350-102-RE      2-1-3      2 cr.
Introduction to Psychology
This initiation course consists of an empirically and theoretically based study of human behaviour and mental processes. As a general introduction to psychology, major topics include learning, memory, perception, consciousness, thought and language, and the biological dimensions of being human. This course introduces students to writing formal research papers in Psychology.

350-203-HR       2-2-2       2 cr.
Abnormal Psychology
(Prerequisite: 350-102-RE, only for Social Science program)
In this analysis course, mental health and corresponding disorders are examined. Course material explores the symptoms, courses, treatments and the prevention of psychological disorders. Topics include motivation and emotion, the definition of normalcy and abnormality, personality disorders, anxiety and mood disorders. The social implications of mental health are also addressed.

350-303-HR       2-1-3        2 cr.
Cross Cultural Psychology
(Pre-requisite: 350-102-RE, only for Social Science program)
This application course will examine the social and cultural forces impacting human behaviour in order to provide a general understanding of the principles of Cross-Cultural Psychology. A cultural perspective will be applied to the understanding of various psychological concepts such as culture and gender, cultural differences in social behaviour, as well as concepts that students have previously explored in Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology, including cognitions, disorders, and addictions.  Group differences as well as similarities between cultural groups will be examined.  As migration and globalization result in the mixing of individuals from different cultures, this course will provide students with a foundation to navigate in the multicultural society in which they live.

350-304-HR      2-1-3     2cr.
Selected Topics in Psychology
(Pre-requisite: 350-102-RE, only for Social Science program)
This application course will provide an opportunity for students to explore selected topics in Psychology at a more advanced level.  It will build upon the content of the Introduction to Psychology course.  Each selected topic will deal with a different area of psychology, for example, developmental, social and abnormal, to name a few.  This course will provide students with a greater appreciation of the many areas of specialization within the domain of Psychology.

350-402-HR      2-1-3       2 cr.
Developmental Psychology
(Prerequisite: 350-102-RE, only for Social Science program)
This application course is a study of the normal, physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of the human person, with emphasis on the principles of development, the scientific approach to research and the major theories of development, including cognitive (Piaget), social (Erikson), and personality (Freud).

350-H05-HR      2-1-2      1 2/3 cr.
Interpersonal Relationships
This is a practical course in human relations designed to help Computer Science students understand and apply the principles of interpersonal communication to their professional and personal lives. The communication process will be examined as it relates to working and interacting with others. Topics will include self-perception, self-esteem and self-confidence, cooperation and conflict management, small group interactions, employer-employee relationships, and communication with clients.

350-H06-HR      3-1-2       2 cr.
Developmental Psychology I
Students in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program study the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the child from conception to middle childhood. While current developmental theory and research are explored, emphasis is placed on contemporary issues relating to Early Childhood Care and Education.

350-H07-HR      3-1-2      2 cr.
Developmental Psychology II
This course is a continuation of 350-H06-HR. Students in the Early Childhood Care and Education program study the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the adolescent and adult. While current developmental theory and research are explored, emphasis is placed on contemporary issues relating to Early Childhood Care and Education.

350-H08-HR      3-0-2      1 2/3 cr.
Developmental Psychology for Nurses
(Pre-requisites: 180-B10-HR; 180-C10-HR)
This course will address the developmental stages of a nurse’s clients from birth to death. This course will describe the developmental stages/process through physical, emotional and cognitive assessments in order to prepare the nursing students to carry out these assessments in their clinical practice.