Course Description

PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology

PSYC 2302: Applied Psychology is a study of the application of basic psychological principles to adjustment decisions in daily life. This will include such topics as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, stress management, group processes, friendship, love and marriage, and career choices.

Prerequisites

No prerequisite

Course Goals (includes core competencies, incorporation of SCANS, etc.)

Upon completion of this course, you should be able

1. to better see and understand yourself and others.
2. to improve interpersonal communication and relating.
3. to explore transitions and challenges in adult life.
4. to promote health and manage stress.

Instructor Information

This course will be taught by a qualified psychology instructor.  Please read the specific course syllabus for the instructor information.

Textbook Information

Weiten, W., Lloyd, M. (2000)   Psychology Applied to Modern Life, 6th ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Company: An International Thomson Publishing Company.

AND

Personal Exploration Workbook*

*will be packaged and sold with the textbook.

Lab Requirements (if any)

No lab requirements

Students with Disabilities

Students who are in need of special accommodations related to a condition or disability should contact ADA Counselor at each college to obtain the proper documentation. Special accommodations will be provided to those students who show proper documentation.

Academic Honesty

Plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited by the HCCS policy and the rules of this class. A student found guilty of the first offense will receive a grade of (F) for that particular assignment. For the second offense, the student will receive a grade of (F) for the course.

Attendance and Withdrawal Policies

Class attendance is required for the successful completion of the course. Following HCCS policy, a student with unexplained absences in excess of 6 class hours may be dropped from a class.

If you wish to withdraw, it is recommended that you submit the withdrawal form in the registration office,.  If you have ceased attending classes, some instructors may drop you from the class roll at the end of the semester, and you will receive a grade of W, even if you have not filed the official withdrawal form. However, other instructors may give a grade of F instead. Please read the syllabus for your class carefully about the attendance and withdrawal policies.

If you are on the installment plan, please remember to make payments according to schedule. Otherwise, you will be dropped from the class roll.

Grading Policy

Instructors may use a variety of assessment methods in grading, including objective tests (multiple-choice, true-false, filling-in-blanks, etc.), essay questions, writing assignments, group projects, etc. A writing assignment is required in each PSYC2302 class.

The following are some options of how grades may be calculated:
GRADING OPTIONS:

A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C= 70-79%; D= 60-69%;  F=59% and below

Course Requirements for example: Testing, Projects, Assignments, Portfolios, Service Learning, Internships, etc.

Different instructors may use different projects, assignments, and activities in their classes.
Instructors are encouraged to use a variety of methods to assess students' learning. There may be objective tests and other course assignments. The course assignments may include reading assignments, writing assignments, and various activities (self-discovery journals, book reports, attending guest lectures, internet assignments, class presentation, group projects, etc.) that are designed to develop students' critical thinking and problem solving skills. Please consult with your specific course syllabus.

Make-up policy

Different instructors may have different make-up policies.

Some instructors may allow make-up exams. Other instructors may not allow make-up tests, but give students the option to drop one test grade. Please consult with your specific course syllabus.

Course Content

There are core chapters (see the sample course schedule) that must be covered in each PSYC2302class.

Course Calendar with Due Dates for Assignments and Testing

Please consult with your specific course syllabus concerning course calendar.

The following is a generic course schedule:

Other Student Information (clubs, tutoring, web resources, student services, etc.)

e-study site: http://www.swcollege.com/management/timm/timm.html

Psi Beta is a systemwide honors organization for psychology majors in community colleges. Psi Beta - HCC chapter's website can be found at http://nwc.hccs.edu/psyc/psibeta.html.  In addition, some colleges (for example, Southwest College) have Psychology Clubs.

Some useful links to web resources in psychology can be found at http://nwc.hccs.edu/psyc/LINKS.HTML.