Course Description
The student will define, explain, demonstrate, and discuss those psychological principles and concepts underlying the causes of human behavior. He or she will become familiar with, evaluate, and demonstrate some of the varied traditional and current psychological principles underlying teaching methods and will study and understand significant environmental and inner forces which influence student behavior. He or she will utilize these principles in promoting an environment which permits optimum learning and the emergence of socialized behavior.
Prerequisite(s)
PSYC 1813 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to read with comprehension; to listen, speak, and write critically, clearly, and effectively; to interact respectfully with others.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret and communicate quantitative data, solve routine and non-routine problems, and recognize valid logic.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically by separating fact from opinion, drawing logical inferences, and arriving at informed judgments.
- Demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize material in an appropriate and responsible manner.
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the varied perspectives that emerge locally, nationally, or internationally, with respect to cultures, ethics, genders, races, classes, and experiences.
- Demonstrate competency in the basic use of computers by using computer technology in solving problems, communicating, and acquiring information.