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PSYC 202 - RESEARCH METHODS

This course introduces prospective Psychology
majors to the major methodological principles which
guide research in Psychology. The primary focus is on
experimental design, but students will be exposed to
some elementary descriptive statistics. Topics include
critical thinking and scientific reasoning, principles

of measurement, types of variables, validity and
reliability, and research ethics. Weekly labs offer
hands-on applications of basic concepts to the design
of research.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100/101.
Course Credit: 3

PSYC 230 - EMOTIONAL AND
SOCIAL DISORDERS

Psychology 230 is the first of two courses which
study psychological disorders. In this course we will
first study the major personality theories as they
apply to abnormal psychology. This is followed by an
introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
classification system [DSM], and research and legal
issues. The course then begins its examination of
emotional and socials disorders including: anxiety
disorders; somatoform disorders; dissociative
disorders; personality disorders; and, psychological
factors that affect physical health.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100/101 with a grade of "C"
or higher.

Course Credit: 3

PSYC 231 - PSYCHOTIC AND
ORGANIC DISORDERS

Is the second of two courses which study
psychological disorders. In this course we will
examine psychotic, pervasive and other major
psychological disorders. We will consider the
causes, prognoses and treatments of such disorders
as: Affective disorders; the schizophrenias;
developmental disorders; eating disorders;
substance-abuse disorders; and sexual disorders.

Prerequisites: PSYC 230.
Course Credit: 3

PSYC 240 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT

An introduction to normal child development, this
course explores selected aspects of the physical,
cognitive, emotional, and moral development of
children from birth to adolescence; and examines the
major theories of child development.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100/101.
Course Credit: 3

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PSYC 241 - ADULT DEVELOPMENT

An introduction to normal adult development, this
course examines critical issues and theories of
adolescence, and early, middle and late adulthood.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100/101 and PSYC 240.
Course Credit: 3

PSYC 300 - ADDICTIONS FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Designed to provide medical professionals with
valuable insights into clients struggling with
addiction. The causes and consequences of addiction
will be investigated, as well as approaches to harm-
reduction and recovery. The influences of personal
history, societal and cultural views, and government
policy are explored.

Course Credit: 3

Sociology

SOC 120 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY |

This course is an introduction to the discipline. The
sociological perspective is examined, along with

the associated concepts and methods. Attention is
directed to major areas such as culture, socialization,
stratification and deviance. Students have an
opportunity to research topics of interest.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

SOC 121 - INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY II

This course examines the social life as it occurs
in families, formal organizations, religion, political
movements and other social systems. Student
research projects are part of the course.

Prerequisites: SOC 120.
Course Credit: 3

SOC 200 - DEVIANCE AND SOCIAL CONTROL

The processes by which some behaviour comes to be
identified as deviant and the social means of control
of such behaviour through the criminal justice system
are examined analytically. This course transfers as a
first year criminology course to institutions offering
criminology degrees.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

SOC 205 - INTRODUCTION
TO SOCIAL RESEARCH

Introduces students to research methods in the
social sciences. Students will be introduced to
the major procedures for carrying out systematic
investigation of the social world. The course will

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encourage students to critically evalute the methods,
strategies and data that are used by social scientists
and provide training in analysis of a range of
qualitative and quantitative data.

Prerequisites: Second year standing. (Minimum of 50
completed credits.)

Course Credit: 3

SOC 215 - CANADIAN SOCIAL STRUCTURE

A macro level analysis of factors such as (but not
limited to) ethnicity, region, gender and class as a
basis for understanding contemporary Canadian
society.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

SOC 225 - INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

Introduction to Sociological Theory is designed

to introduce students to the major nineteenth

and twentieth century thinkers who shaped the
development of sociological theory. In exploring
sociology’s theoretical heritage, the course seeks
also to foster an appreciation of what theory is and
how necessary and useful it is for studying and
understanding the social world.

Prerequisites: Sociology 120 and Sociology 121 (Selkirk
College) or the equivalent six units of introductory
Sociology from other institutions.

Course Credit: 3

Women's Studies

WS 100 - WOMEN’S STUDIES |

An interdisciplinary course designed to introduce
students to the study of women in global cultures as
portrayed through literature and sociological studies.
Topics to be covered include the women's movement,
sexuality, "herstory", gender roles, philosophy and
law.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of
“C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

WS 101 - WOMEN’S STUDIES II

A continuation of Women's Studies 100, WS 101 is
an interdisciplinary course designed to expand on
the study of women in global cultures as portrayed
through literature and sociological studies; however,
students do not need WS 100 as a prerequisite.
Topics to be covered include women and religion,
violence, health and reproductive technologies, and
inequality in paid and unpaid labour.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 with a grade of
“C” or higher.

Course Credit: 3

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