Hesston College strives to help each student become a competent communicator, a critical thinker, an integrative thinker, a socially responsible person, a person of Biblical understanding and faith. This course gives major emphasis to the first three but include all outcomes listed above. Covers the major theories and traditional topics of psychology including perception, learning, emotions and stress, adjustment, personality and therapy. Recommended for psychology majors and many four-year transfer programs. Regular reading of the required text Completing and submitting assignments by the stated deadlines.
Regular attendance is essential to strong academic performance.
Each absence beyond the 2nd is a 10- point deduction from the participation percentage earned by the student b y the end of the semester. The instructor must be informed in advance of absences for consideration for being excused. Absences being excused beyond the 2nd is at the instructor s discretion. Participation percentage is earned by the student s level of participation in the course. The quiz will be a combination of items from the assigned readings and the class discussions.