Distance Learning

General Psychology

A broad survey of the major topics in psychology such as research methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning, memory, personality, and abnormal behavior. Students who successfully complete PSYC 1101 will be able to:

• Understand basic research methods in psychology
• Understand biological bases of behavior
• Understand elementary principles, and motivational processes
• Understand basic learning principles, and motivational processes
• Understand fundamental memory processes
• Understand principles of cognition, intelligence and language
• Understand basic developmental processes of infants, children, adolescents and adults
• Understand fundamental processes of human sexuality
• Understand major theories of human personality
• Understand sources of stress and coping mechanisms
• Understand basic categories of mental disorders and treatment strategies
• Understand behavior processes of persons in groups, and group behavior

Course Requirements:

• Instructor Reba Goodin Only: Proctored Tests – This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University campuses (East, West or Cordele) or online through Proctor U. Further information regarding proctored tests (including pricing structures for Proctor U) can be found within the course. Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Human Growth and Development

An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive and social development.  Students who successfully complete PSYC 2215 will be able to:

• Understand basic research methods in psychology
• Understand several theories that attempt to explain human development
• Understand basic genetic terms and principles
• Understand human prenatal development and prenatal environmental influences
• Understand human birth process
• Understand selected topics related to human fertility and infertility
• Understand basic developmental processes (physical, cognitive, and social) of infants, children, adolescents and adults

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

A survey of the symptoms, causes and treatments of the various categories of mental disorders listed by the American Psychiatric Association in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).

Course Requirements:

• Proctored Tests -  This course requires 1 proctored tests. Students may test at Albany State University’s Albany or Cordele campuses or online through Proctor U. Testing through Proctor U requires a computer (not a mobile device) with a webcam and microphone.

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Introduction to Social Psychology

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of social psychology. Included are topics such as: social judgments, the formation of attitudes, gender and diversity, the perception of other people, conformity and obedience, group influence, prejudice, aggression, and conflict and peacemaking. Students who successfully complete PSYC 2226 will be able to:

• Understand basic research methods in psychology
• Understand several theories that attempt to explain human development
• Understand basic genetic terms and principles
• Understand human prenatal development and prenatal environmental influences
• Understand human birth process
• Understand selected topics related to human fertility and infertility
• Understand basic developmental processes (physical, cognitive, and social) of infants, children, adolescents and adults

Course Requirements:

• Online Quizzes and assignments
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• A computer with Microsoft Word and appropriate plug ins to successfully run GeorgiaView - https://albanystate.view.usg.edu/d2l/login – click System Checker

Psychology of Adjustment

Focus on adjustment and personal growth. Topics include adjustment problems and psychotherapy, stress and defense coping, assertive and self-directed behaviors

Prerequisite: PSYC 1101

Industrial Psychology

A course designed to acquaint the student with the application of psychological principles of human interaction in industrial and business settings, personnel selection, job evaluation, advertising and other business­ management areas.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101

Offered: Fall

Adolescent Psychology

The mental, moral, emotional and social development of the adolescent young adult. A critical evaluation of the adolescent problems, needs, interests, and potentials.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101

Offered: Fall.

Psychology of Aging

Examines the psychological aspects of aging with the emphasis on the sensory processes, learning psychomotor performance, mental functioning, motivation and interactions in health-behavior relations during the latter

Years of the life cycle.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101

History and Systems of Psychology

A course designed to deal with the systems and historical background of modem psychology with emphasis on the development of scientific and behavioral approaches.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1101

Offered: Spring

Educational Psychology

Introduction to the application of psychological theory of educational problems, including the methods of learning and instruction. (This course is a prerequisite for advanced courses in related areas.)

Developmental Psychology

Examination of dynamics of psychological development throughout the human life cycle with emphasis on the period from infancy through adolescence. Various theoretical perspectives, as well as related research are studied. (This course is a prerequisite for more advanced courses in related areas.)