COLPSY
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course introduces scientific study of human and animal behavior.
Topics include basic methodology, motivation, emotion, learning,
memory, human development, personality, psychological disorders
and therapy. The course meets two days per week at the Orleans
GCC Campus. Students who enroll are required to pay a GCC fee.
Students will have an opportunity to earn 3 GCC credits.
COLSOC
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course studies social patterns affecting the structure and
functioning of group life such as cultural values, deviance, class
structure and social change. It examines methods and perspectives
sociologists employ and the ways group forces influence the individual
in society. The course meets two days per week at the Orleans
GCC Campus. Students who enroll are required to pay a GCC fee.
Students will have an opportunity to earn 3 GCC credits.
COLSPE
PUBLIC SPEAKING
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course develops listening and organizational skills and the
ability to present messages effectively in public speaking situations.
Primary instructional strategies are theory-model-practice and
evaluation. The course meets 2 days per week at the Orleans GCC
Campus. Students who enroll are required to pay a GCC fee. Students
will have an opportunity to earn 3 GCC credits.
HSAIDD
INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
Overview of disabilities encountered when working with infants,
children and adults with developmental disabilities through their
lifespan. This course focuses on individuals with intellectual,
behavioral, sensory, physical or learning difficulties. Emphasizes
physiological basis, resulting behavior, treatment typically applied,
historical events and future trends. Includes a required field
observation.
HSAIHS
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
1 CREDIT (3 GCC Credits)
This course introduces the field of human services through topics
such as career options, social policy development, societal changes
and the social welfare system. It includes the nature of the helping
process and beginning skill development.
