Course Descriptions

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9. This course includes different aspects of health psychology, humanistic psychology and positive psychology with emphasis on the integration of psychological, biological and physical factors and the consequences for health and well-being. The course starts with the body's systems, psychological theories behind well-being and positive emotions, which are followed up by work methods and interventions to improve public health, well-being and a healthy work life. Gender and cultural perspectives will be considered throughout the course. Scientific methodology and the design for the study of positive psychology are also included in the course.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 5. This course is an introduction to the diagnosis, etiology and treatment of maladaptive behavior. The course will include historical and theoretical approaches, prevention and community resources.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 9. This course is a study of human development from the lifespan perspective, including theories, stages and influences of development. The course views the individual from conception to death through physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7. This course is designed to cover the issues and themes current in the field of social psychology. Examples of such issues include relational and physical aggression; the role of technology in group relations; stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination; and how group identification influences thinking and behavior. A range of psychological theories and concepts will be examined and compared historically as well as across multiple social contexts.

Meets MnTC Goal Areas 2, 5 and 10. This course is an exploration of the scientific study of human behavior and its interrelatedness with the environment. This course describes and explains the acquisition, maintenance and change of behavior with an emphasis on human application within a variety of environmental contexts. This course uses critical thinking on the principles and procedures used to understand and change the environment and human behavior.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 5. This course examines historical and current theoretical perspectives of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral/social-learning, cognitive, biological and trait theories. This course is designed to examine the methods involved in personality psychology research, the ways in which humans differ with regard to personality, the variables that influence personality and how personality might influence behavior, as well as the development and assessment of personality.

This course will introduce students to evidence-based and research-focused intervention strategies commonly implemented when serving individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Team-based collaborative consultation for individuals diagnosed with ASD is also addressed. Topics include (but are not limited to) direct instruction, communication skills training, social and emotional skills training and general supportive strategies. This course is cross-listed with ED 2233.

This course provides in-depth study into current issues surrounding autism spectrum disorders (ASD). For example, this course may focus on the impact of mental health and medical issues on an individual's experience living with ASD. Content will vary depending upon current research-driven topics in the field at the time of course delivery.

This course is designed to provide students with a monitored meaningful work experience in an area of interest within the field of psychology. Students will work in a professional environment while applying a variety of psychological theories, concepts and/or skills. Completion of this course requires a written report and an evaluation from the student's supervisor. Each internship is an individualized experience, therefore this course is offered with variable credits and may be repeated up to two times. The student may choose from one, two or three credits as prearranged with the internship site supervisor and corresponding faculty. Each credit will require a minimum of 45 hours of on-the-job learning. This course will be graded pass/fail only.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 5. This course studies the interaction of psychology and health, including how to attain mental and physical health through thoughts, emotions and behavior. Students will explore concepts such as stress, resiliency, personality, happiness, purpose and work-life balance. This course is beneficial for students across career fields such as education, fire, health and law enforcement.

Meets MnTC Goal Area 5. Students will use basic mathematical and computerized procedures to analyze data in the behavioral sciences. The course will cover the use of statistical software to conduct descriptive and inferential data analyses. Students will choose and apply statistical procedures to help answer psychological and behavioral scientific research questions. Students will also learn to read, interpret and write reports based on American Psychological Association style guidelines.

Meets MnTC Goals 2 and 5. This course introduces methods and concepts used in the research process in the social sciences and related fields. Topics covered include the application of the scientific method to social and behavioral research, definitions and measurements of variables, research design, experiential methods and survey techniques. The use of literature reviews and the importance of critically evaluating research will be emphasized. Common descriptive and inferential statistics used in social science disciplines will also be introduced. This course is identical to POLS 2950 and SOC 2950 and is cross-listed with both of those courses. Students may choose to enroll in the course with the prefix most appropriate to their transfer and career goals.

This course is the study of powersports occupational safety, shop orientation procedures, and power and hand tool usage. The use of shop equipment applications, fasteners, measuring instruments and service literature will be addressed, along with appropriate service department etiquette. Two- and four-stroke engine theory along with their proper lubricants will be covered.

This course is designed to train the student in proper maintenance techniques for on- and off-road land-based recreational vehicles. Students are encouraged to bring their personal recreational vehicle(s) or use the up-to-date industry products that the college offers or both. Trailer maintenance also will be covered. This is an excellent course for getting equipment ready for an upcoming winter or summer season.

This course is designed to train the student on proper maintenance techniques for water-based recreational vehicles. Students are encouraged to bring their personal boats, outboards or personal watercraft or use the up-to-date industry products that the college offers, or both. This is an excellent course for getting personal watercraft and boats ready for an coming spring.