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Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject

PY 102	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Introduction to the fields and research methods of psychology, including such topics as biological bases of behavior, human development, perception, learning, mental disorder, and social behavior. (BSSD) Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, RD 120. Three hours lecture each week.

PY 102HC	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-HONORS	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Introduction to the fields and research methods of psychology, including such topics as biological bases of behavior, human development, perception, learning, mental disorder, and social behavior. (BSSD) PREREQUISITES: Completion of at least 12 college credits, a 3.2 grade point average or higher, and a grade of A or B in EN 101 or EN 101A. Three hours lecture each week.

PY 102HM	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY-HONORS	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Introduction to the fields and research methods of psychology, including such topics as biological bases of behavior, human development, perception, learning, mental disorder, and social behavior. (BSSD) PREREQUISITES: Completion of at least 12 college credits, a 3.2 grade point average or higher, and a grade of A or B in EN 101 or EN 101A. Three hours lecture each week.

PY 203	HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Studies the life span; data, concepts, theories, and methods of contemporary psychology by focusing on the physical, intellectual, and social development of human behavior from conception through late adulthood. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

HELP	ARTD-Arts BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci. HUMD-Humanities NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab [M] - Multicultural CE -- Credit by Exam available (...only) -- offered only on indicated campus(es) G - Germantown R - Rockville TP - Takoma Park
Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject

PY 204	INTRO PSYCH OF PERSONALITY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the psychology of human personality including topics such as personality theories, adjustment, personality description, and assessment. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 206	PSYCH HUMAN SEXUALITY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the study of the psychology of human sexuality including the study of human sexual behavior, sexual attitudes, sexual motivation, sex roles, relation between sexual behavior and attitudes and personality characteristics, sexual variance, sexual problems, etc. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 207	PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the issues and research in the psychology of women. Topics include biological and social factors, gender roles, sex differences and similarities, mental health, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, work, women of color, love relationships, and sexuality. (BSSD[M]) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 207HC	PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN-HONORS	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the issues and research in the psychology of women. Topics include biological and social factors, gender roles, sex differences and similarities, mental health, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, work, women of color, love relationships, and sexuality. (BSSD[M]) PREREQUISITES: Completion of at least 12 college credits, a 3.2 grade point average or higher, a grade of A or B in EN 101 or EN 101A, and a grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

HELP	ARTD-Arts BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci. HUMD-Humanities NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab [M] - Multicultural CE -- Credit by Exam available (...only) -- offered only on indicated campus(es) G - Germantown R - Rockville TP - Takoma Park
Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject

PY 207HM	PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN-HONORS	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the issues and research in the psychology of women. Topics include biological and social factors, gender roles, sex differences and similarities, mental health, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, work, women of color, love relationships, and sexuality. (BSSD[M]) PREREQUISITES: Completion of at least 12 college credits, a 3.2 grade point average or higher, a grade of A or B in EN 101 or EN 101A, and a grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 211	SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: An introduction to the field of social psychology emphasizing the experimental and the experiential approach. Various theoretical orientations and relevant research are considered covering such topics as group structures and group processes, formation, measurement and changing of attitudes (including prejudice), communication and persuasion, leadership, interpersonal relations, and social influence. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 213	CRIMINAL & LEGAL PSYCH	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Aspects of psychology that specifically relate to police work. Applications of current research about law enforcement, juvenile behavior, and witness credibility. Special police problems, including the relation of mental illness and mental retardation to crime. PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department Three hours each week.

PY 215	CHILD PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Emotional, intellectual, social, physiological, and cognitive growth of the child based on pertinent psychological principles, research findings, and methodology. Critical periods in maturation and learning. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

HELP	ARTD-Arts BSSD-Behav. & Social Sci. HUMD-Humanities NSLD-Nat. Sci. with Lab NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab [M] - Multicultural CE -- Credit by Exam available (...only) -- offered only on indicated campus(es) G - Germantown R - Rockville TP - Takoma Park
Course	Course Title	Semester Hours	Subject

PY 216	ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: The interaction of physical, intellectual, emotional, and environmental forces as they influence the psychological functioning of the adolescent. Theories and research findings as they relate to adolescent adjustment. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours each week.

PY 221	INTRO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Provides an introduction to and understanding of behavior disorders and insight into the personality of the disturbed person. Symptoms, contributing factors, treatment, diagnosis, and classification of the mentally ill and the mental defective, as well as the maladjusted person, will be studied. Roles of various members of the mental health team in the prevention, analysis, and rehabilitation of disturbed individuals will be discussed. (BSSD) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department.

PY 227	EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY	3 semester hours	PY-Psychology
Course Description: Studies the principles of psychology that relate to the teaching-learning process. Topics include theories of learning and cognitive development, motivation, methods and media of instruction, individual differences, measurement, and evaluation. PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in PY 102, or consent of department. Three hours lecture/discussion each week.