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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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