PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

This is a basic course in the psychology sequence. Topics covered in this course include background and methods, learning theories, brain and nervous system, personality, perception, intelligence, motivation, emotions, thinking and problem solving, human development, abnormal behavior and social interaction.

Augusta
10341 Introduction to Psychology T 01:00PM-03:45PM Waugh 3
11090 Introduction to Psychology F 01:00PM-03:45PM Waugh 3

(ITV Broadcast Class)
08719 Introduction to Psychology T 07:00PM-09:45PM O'Brien 3

Bangor
10056 Introduction to Psychology T 09:00AM-11:45AM Pare 3
10057 Introduction to Psychology W 01:00PM-03:45PM Pare 3

Bath/Brunswick
10117 Introduction to Psychology T 04:00PM-06:45PM Desisto 3

Rockland
10464 Introduction to Psychology TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Grunder 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class)
Introduction to Psychology T 07:00PM-09:45PM O'Brien 3
08719 Bangor
08721 Bath/Brunswick
11995 Bethel
11996 Bucksport
11997 Calais
11998 Deer Isle
11999 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
12000 East Millinocket
12001 East Sullivan
12002 Ellsworth/Hancock
12003 Fairfield
12004 Farmington
12005 Fort Kent
12006 Greenville
12007 Houlton
11994 Hutchinson Center
12008 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12009 Lewiston-Auburn
12010 Lincoln
12011 Machias
12013 Mount Desert
12014 Newport
12015 Presque Isle
12016 Rockland
12012 Rumford/Mexico
12017 Saco/Biddeford
12018 Sanford
12019 Sherman Station
12020 Skowhegan
12021 South Paris
12022 Winthrop
12023 Wiscasset

WEB
08427 Introduction to Psychology Day 3

Saco/Biddeford
(VC Broadcast Class)
13049 Introduction to Psychology  Th, 7:00 - 9:45  O'Brien 3

Video Conference Receive Sites
Introduction to Psychology  Th, 7:00 - 9:45  O'Brien 3
13050  South Paris

 

PSY 205 Forms of Social Influence

(This course is cross listed with COM205.) An assessment of the process whereby humans influence other humans to voluntarily believe or do what they wish them to believe or do: primary emphasis is the interpersonal exchange. Forms include modeling, requesting, bargaining, persuading, demanding, conditioning, group influence, and coercion. Media and written persuasion are also considered. Student performance is a part of this course. Prerequisite: COM101, 102, 104 or 106, or permission

WEB
08428 Forms of Social Influence McCue-Herlihy 3

 

PSY 229 Models of Addiction

(This course is crosslisted with HUS 229)This course will offer a comprehensive overview of the process of addiction. Identifying characteristics including physical, psychological/emotional and behavioral mechanisms and symptoms will be examined. The models will be applied to identification and treatment of addiction in general, including special populations. Prerequisite: PSY 100

WEB
08404 Models of Addiction O'Brien 3

 

PSY 289 Global Citizenship

This  course is designed to serve as an opportunity for students to participate in global citizenship, to strengthen their intercultural competencies and  meet UMA’s general education requirements in the areas of cultural diversity and social sciences. Students will increase their knowledge and cultural awareness by selected psychosocial institutions and topics by collaborating with peers and faculty from universities in three countries. The selected topics are developed to support multiple programs and to strengthen students identity as global citizens. There are no prerequisites for enrollment in the course. 3 credits

Augusta
13574 Global Citizenship M 9-11:45am Elliott & Linhardt 3

 

PSY 302 Psychology of Childhood

A study of development from the prenatal period to adolescence. Required of students in elementary education. Prerequisite: PSY100

WEB
08430 Psychology of Childhood Ellis 3

 

PSY 304 Psychology of Adolescence

Adolescent development in the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social spheres. Adolescent personality and problems of adjustment in relation to the family, the school, the  community and the world of work. Delinquency and abnormality in adolescents. Prerequisite: PSY 100

WEB (Mini Session Course)
13127 Psychology of Adolescence Ellis 3

 

PSY 308 Human Development

Provides a life span approach focusing on the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual characteristics of individuals. Emphasis will be placed on psychological stages and needs. Prerequisite: PSY 100

Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08722 Human Development T 04:00PM-06:45PM Ellis 3

Bangor
10058 Human Development M 01:00PM-03:45PM Pare 3
10060 Human Development TH 09:00AM-11:45AM Pare 3

(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08723 Human Development T 04:00PM-06:45PM Ellis 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
Human Development T 04:00PM-06:45PM Ellis 3
08724 Bath/Brunswick
12038 Bethel
12039 Bucksport
12040 Calais
12041 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
12042 Deer Isle
12043 Dover-Foxcroft/Penquis
12044 East Millinocket
12045 East Sullivan
12046 Ellsworth/Hancock
12047 Fairfield
12048 Farmington
12049 Fort Kent
12050 Greenville
12051 Houlton
12037 Hutchinson Center
12052 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
12053 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
12054 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12055 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
12056 Lewiston-Auburn
12057 Lincoln
12058 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
12059 Machias
12061 Mount Desert
12062 Newport
12063 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
12064 Presque Isle
12065 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
12066 Rockland
12060 Rumford/Mexico
12072 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
12067 Saco/Biddeford
12068 Sanford
12069 Sherman Station
12070 Skowhegan
12071 South Paris
12073 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
12074 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
12075 Winthrop
12076 Wiscasset

WEB
08431 Human Development Day 3

 

PSY 310 Psychology of Personality

Applies major contemporary approaches to the study of personality. The theories of Freud, Rogers, Skinner, Allport, Jung and other leading contributors are investigated. Consideration given to the structure, dynamics, and development of personality. Assessment methodology and current issues are included. Prerequisite: PSY100

Bath/Brunswick
(VC Broadcast Class)
10859 Psychology of Personality W 09:00AM-11:45AM Desisto 3

Video Conference Receive Sites
Psychology of Personality W 09:00AM-11:45AM Desisto 3
13884 Augusta
10870 Ellsworth/Hancock
10872 Rockland
10873 Rumford/Mexico
10874 Saco/Biddeford
10875 South Paris

 

PSY 345 Problems and Interventions in Childhood

This course is designed to be part of the professional preparation for students who will be working with children and their families in a variety of careers social work, education, child care, nursing, etc. A broad range of childhood issues and difficulties are addressed with specific interventions and curriculum adaptations suggested. Students consider how the field has been defined by laws including IDEA, ADA, 504, and PL 94-142. Prerequisite: PSY 300 or PSY 308

Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08725 Problems and Interventions in Childhood T 01:00PM-03:45PM Ellis 3

Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08726 Problems and Interventions in Childhood T 01:00PM-03:45PM Ellis 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
Problems and Interventions in Childhood T 01:00PM-03:45PM Ellis 3
08727 Bath/Brunswick
12142 Bethel
12143 Bucksport
12144 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
12145 Deer Isle
12146 East Millinocket
12147 East Sullivan
12148 Ellsworth/Hancock
12149 Farmington
12150 Fort Kent
12151 Greenville
12152 Houlton
12141 Hutchinson Center
12153 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
12154 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
12155 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12156 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
12157 Lewiston-Auburn
12158 Lincoln
12159 Lisbon Falls - Delayed Viewing
12160 Machias
12162 Mount Desert
12163 Newport
12164 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
12165 Presque Isle
12166 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
12167 Rockland
12161 Rumford/Mexico
12173 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
12168 Saco/Biddeford
12169 Sanford
12170 Sherman Station
12171 Skowhegan
12172 South Paris
12174 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
12175 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
12176 Wiscasset

WEB
14076  Prob & Interventions in Childhood  William Frank Ellis
- This class is a video stream of the ITV class broadcast from Augusta.
- Delayed viewing allowed, no permission needed.
- Delayed viewing students must complete exams within one week of the exam. Exams are online through Blackboard.

 

PSY 362 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood

This course is designed to teach students how to recognize and implement appropriate environmental strategies that support early literacy development and appropriate early experiences with books and
writing. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing readiness. Prerequisites: HUS 160 and PSY 302 or equivalents or instructor permission.

WEB
08670 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Sandberg 3

 

PSY 364 Psychology of Men and Boys

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of not only the psychology of boys and men but also cultural constructions of male gender, manhood and
masculinity. The course will employ both experiential and more academic methods of investigation. Students will be required to complete an applied project supporting either their degree program or personal development objectives. Prerequisite: Psy 100

WEB
08225 Psychology of Men and Boys Elliott 3

 

PSY 400 Abnormal Psychology

This course covers the history, scope and classification of mental illness and the effectiveness of treatment methods. Topics include schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, behavioral disorders, social deviance and anxiety-related disorders. The biological and environmental determinants of abnormal behaviors are addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 100

Augusta
(ITV Broadcast Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08728 Abnormal Psychology W 4:00PM-6:45PM Elliott 3

Bangor
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
08729 Abnormal Psychology W 4:00PM-6:45PM Elliott 3

Bath/Brunswick
10118 Abnormal Psychology M 04:30PM-07:15PM Mayo 3

ITV
(ITV Receive Class, Delayed Viewing OK, No Instructor Permission Needed)
Abnormal Psychology W 4:00PM-6:45PM Elliott 3
08730 Bath/Brunswick
12178 Bethel
12179 Bucksport
12180 Caribou - Delayed Viewing
12181 Deer Isle
12182 East Millinocket
12183 East Sullivan
12184 Ellsworth/Hancock
12185 Farmington
12186 Fort Kent
12187 Greenville
12188 Houlton
12177 Hutchinson Center
12189 Island Falls - Delayed Viewing
12190 Jackman - Delayed Viewing
12191 Jay - Spruce Mountain Adult Ed
12192 Kingfield - Delayed Viewing
12193 Lewiston-Auburn
12194 Lincoln
12195 Machias
12196 Madawaska - Delayed Viewing
12198 Mount Desert
12199 Newport
12200 North Haven - Delayed Viewing
12201 Presque Isle
12202 Rangeley - Delayed Viewing
12203 Rockland
12197 Rumford/Mexico
12209 S Berwick - Delayed Viewing
12204 Saco/Biddeford
12205 Sanford
12206 Sherman Station
12207 Skowhegan
12208 South Paris
12210 Thorndike - Delayed Viewing
12211 Vinalhaven - Delayed Viewing
12212 Wiscasset

WEB
08226 Abnormal Psychology Grunder 3