General Information

• Name: Special Topics
• Discipline: Psychology (PSY)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Explores special topics which vary across semesters. A maximum of three credits may be applied towards a WNC degree.

II: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to demonstrate meaningful improvements in the specific objectives designed for each course and articulated in the course syllabus. The course objectives will represent the recommended outcomes from the American Psychological Association and the WNC requirements for sophomore level general education courses.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Educational Program Mission Linkage

The Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment course focuses primarily on general education student learning outcomes. The course can be used for all degrees and certificates of achievement offered at WNC.

General Education Program Outcomes Linkage

1. Improvement in oral and written communication skills.
2. Improve problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. Understand and apply social science principles.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply the subject matter covered in the course.