College Catalog 2021-22

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

branches with emphasis on state and local government. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit.

PSYCHOLOGY PSY 1513 — GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY — This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior andmental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behavior. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. PSY/EPY 2513 — CHILD PSYCHOLOGY — This course is a study of the various aspects of human growth and development during childhood and emerging adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit. PSY/EPY 2523 —ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY— This course is a study of various aspects of human growth and development during adolescence. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three semester hours credit. PSY/EPY 2533 — HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT — This course is a study of various aspects of human growth and development from conception through death. Topics include biological, psychosocial and cognitive development. Three hours lecture. Three semester hours credit. PSY2553—PSYCHOLOGYOF PERSONALADJUSTMENT—This course aids in developing an understanding of personal adjustment with emphasis placed on personal issues through life, love and relationships, wellness, and career exploration. Prerequisite: PSY 1513. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SOCIOLOGY SOC 2113 – INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY - This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SOC 2133 – SOCIAL PROBLEMS - This course is a study of the theoretical analysis, nature, scope, and effects of contemporary social problems and policy measures used to address them. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SOC 2143 – MARRIAGE AND FAMILY – This course is the study of the development of marriage and family as social institutions within society. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SOC/ANR 2213 – INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY – This course is a survey of the four fields and applied anthropology in the comparative study of humanity. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SOC/ANR 2243 – CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY – This course examines human culture and cultural diversity. The student will explore techniques employed by the anthropologist. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. SPEECH AND THEATRE SPT 1113 — PUBLIC SPEAKING I — This course is the study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on effective speech preparation and delivery. Prerequisite: Completion of ENG 1113 with a grade of “D” or better, or ACT English Score 17. Three lecture hours. Three hours credit. SPT 2233 — THEATRE APPRECIATION — This course is an introduction of the cultural, historical and social aspects of drama. Class content provides an appreciation of theatre and performance art to develop audience standards through demonstration of the unique characteristics of theatre (a fine arts elective). Three lecture hours. Three hours credit.

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