The Lone Star College-University Park Psychology department offers a range of foundation and intermediate courses designed to explore human behavior.
Classes are offered in standard 16-week semester lengths, and also as Next Start options including 14-week, 8-week, and Minimester (3- or 4-week) lengths.
PSYC 2301 or PSYCH 2301 (Honors) - General Psychology
General Psychology provides an overview of the field, and either course (PSYC 2301 or PSYCH 2301 (Honors)) can be taken as the prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. This course is a survey of the essential subject areas, major theories, and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
PSYC 2306 or PSYCH 2306 (Honors) - Human Sexuality
This course will provide an overview of the broad field of human sexuality. Topics will be covered from various perspectives, biological, sociological, anthropological, etc., but will focus primarily on the psychological perspective. The goal is for each student to learn factual, scientifically-based information that will provoke thought and contribute to his/her own decision-making on sexual issues outside of the classroom.
PSYC 2308 - Child Growth & Development
This course will address psychological development from conception through adolescence with references to physical, cognitive, social and personality changes. Students will examine the interplay of biological factors, human interaction, social structures and cultural forces in development. Students who have taken PSYC 2314 must have instructor approval to enroll in PSYC 2308.
PSYC 2314 or PSYCH 2314 (Honors) - Lifespan Growth & Development
A study of development from conception to death with emphasis on factors which influence growth and development. Consideration will be given to social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth and development at each period of the life-span. Students who have taken PSYC 2308 must have instructor approval to enroll in PSYC 2314.
PSYC 2316 - Psychology of Personality
An examination of the major personality theories and ideas within the field of psychology. Includes but not limited to, psychoanalytic, Neo-Freudian, humanistic and behavioral ideas, and methods of personality measurement.
PSYC 2317 - Statistical Methods in Psychology
This course covers descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological research and assessment. It includes measurement, characteristics of distributions; measures of central tendency and variability; transformed scores; correlation and regression; probability theory; and hypotheses testing and inference.
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology
Study of individual behavior within the social environment. Topics may include sociopsychological processes, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations, group processes, self, social cognition, and research methods.
PSYC 2320 - Abnormal Psychology
This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.
PSYC 2330 - Biological Psychology
An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders, and other complex behaviors.
Department Contacts
Classes are taught by experienced faculty who are committed to working with students to reach their goals. Students have the option of studying in traditional face-to-face settings, and online or hybrid formats.
Nicole Stalnaker
Department Chair
Professor of Psychology
281.290.2848
Office: B13.806
Dr. Kristen Rodriguez
Associate Professor of Psychology
346.395.3209
Office: B13.706
Joseph Butler
Associate Professor of Psychology
281.290.1854
Office: B13.802
Dave Gaer
Dean of Instruction
281.290.2663
Office: B12.603C