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 Psychology (PSY)

The psychology program is designed to serve the dual purposes of either preparing a person for a major in psychology at the upper-division level or providing a student with sufficient knowledge of psychological processes in order to live more effectively in today's society.

The psychology program provides a professional and scientific approach to the study of human and animal behavior.  Whether students complete just one psychology course, or, complete a series of psychology courses in preparation for a higher level degree, the program is designed to educate students about psychological theories, concepts, and scientific practices.  In addition, students will apply psychological principles to explain their own and others’ behaviors.   

The introductory psychology course is a prerequisite for all other courses.  Psychology majors are encouraged to take all psychology courses offered by the college and it is also strongly recommended that students check the requirements of the institutions to which they plan to transfer.

The psychology program is designed to serve the dual purposes of either preparing a person for a major in psychology at the upper-division level or providing a student with sufficient knowledge of psychological processes in order to live more effectively in today's society.

The psychology program provides a professional and scientific approach to the study of human and animal behavior.  Whether students complete just one psychology course, or, complete a series of psychology courses in preparation for a higher level degree, the program is designed to educate students about psychological theories, concepts, and scientific practices.  In addition, students will apply psychological principles to explain their own and others’ behaviors.   

The introductory psychology course is a prerequisite for all other courses.  Psychology majors are encouraged to take all psychology courses offered by the college and it is also strongly recommended that students check the requirements of the institutions to which they plan to transfer.

 Psychology Faculty

Rebecca Miller-McGrath
Psychology
217.786.2393
Rebecca.Miller-McGrath@llcc.edu

Judy Nichols
SOSC Assessment Coordinator
Office: MNRD 2255
217.786.4949
Judith.Nichols@llcc.edu


Natasha Trame

PSY Adjunct Coordinator
Office: MNRD 2254
217.786.4951
Natasha.Trame@llcc.edu


John Scarbrough
Office: MNRD 2256
217.786.2388
John.Scarbrough@llcc.edu

Gary Swee
Office: MNRD 2258
217.786.4948
Gary.Swee@llcc.edu


Roberta Wiediger
Psychology
Office: MNRD 2258
217.786.2394
Beth.Wiediger@llcc.edu

 

Adjunct Psychology Faculty

Victor Broderick,       Dean
Alana Cooke              Litchfield
David Dow,                Jacksonville
Rodney Doyle             Beardstown
Don Ecklund,             Springfield
Sarah Frederick         Springfield
Charles Guthrie,        Jacksonville
Bill Harmening,          Springfield
Richard Hayes,          Springfield
Joanne Hinds,           Springfield
Joanne Howard         Taylorville
Steve Linscott           Springfield
Susan McKinney       Springfield
Manjula Mehta,         Springfield
Juan Morrison,          Litchfield
Mary Beth Ray           Springfield
Matthew Wiediger     Short Semester

Rebecca Miller-McGrath
Psychology
217.786.2393
Rebecca.Miller-McGrath@llcc.edu

Judy Nichols
SOSC Assessment Coordinator
Office: MNRD 2255
217.786.4949
Judith.Nichols@llcc.edu


Natasha Trame

PSY Adjunct Coordinator
Office: MNRD 2254
217.786.4951
Natasha.Trame@llcc.edu


John Scarbrough
Office: MNRD 2256
217.786.2388
John.Scarbrough@llcc.edu

Gary Swee
Office: MNRD 2258
217.786.4948
Gary.Swee@llcc.edu


Roberta Wiediger
Psychology
Office: MNRD 2258
217.786.2394
Beth.Wiediger@llcc.edu

 

Adjunct Psychology Faculty

Victor Broderick,       Dean
Alana Cooke              Litchfield
David Dow,                Jacksonville
Rodney Doyle             Beardstown
Don Ecklund,             Springfield
Sarah Frederick         Springfield
Charles Guthrie,        Jacksonville
Bill Harmening,          Springfield
Richard Hayes,          Springfield
Joanne Hinds,           Springfield
Joanne Howard         Taylorville
Steve Linscott           Springfield
Susan McKinney       Springfield
Manjula Mehta,         Springfield
Juan Morrison,          Litchfield
Mary Beth Ray           Springfield
Matthew Wiediger     Short Semester

 Psychology Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology, a student shall be able to:
 
·        Identify the scientific method used to study human and animal behavior from a psychological perspective, including the characteristics of and appropriate use of methods of observation, data collection, and data analysis.
·        Identify the psychological theories, including the underlying premises of theories, similarities and differences among theories, landmark research associated with theories, and important contributions made by scientists that relate to theories.
·        Recognize psychological terminology and apply appropriate terminology via written and oral communication.
·        Explain human behavior and mental processes from a psychological perspective, in the cognitive, social, biological, and emotional domains.
·        Identify and explain methods used by psychologists to influence and change behavior in a variety of settings, such as clinical, educational, business, government, social, etc.

Individual courses within the Psychology Discipline will include learning objectives relating to some or all of the above program objectives.

 

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology, a student shall be able to:
 
·        Identify the scientific method used to study human and animal behavior from a psychological perspective, including the characteristics of and appropriate use of methods of observation, data collection, and data analysis.
·        Identify the psychological theories, including the underlying premises of theories, similarities and differences among theories, landmark research associated with theories, and important contributions made by scientists that relate to theories.
·        Recognize psychological terminology and apply appropriate terminology via written and oral communication.
·        Explain human behavior and mental processes from a psychological perspective, in the cognitive, social, biological, and emotional domains.
·        Identify and explain methods used by psychologists to influence and change behavior in a variety of settings, such as clinical, educational, business, government, social, etc.

Individual courses within the Psychology Discipline will include learning objectives relating to some or all of the above program objectives.

 

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