COTC Academics - Social and Behavioral Sciences

 

Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Social and Behavioral Sciences department is to prepare students in the essential principles of the social and behavioral sciences as they relate to competencies in the technologies in general life skills. Learning Outcomes At the completion of the general education components relating to social and behavioral sciences, the student will be able to: Evaluate the basic theoretical constructs and research in the social and behavioral sciences. Apply competencies in those areas of the social and behavioral sciences relevant to specific technologies. Apply concepts in social and behavioral sciences and draw conclusions in a variety of media including written and oral presentations. Examine the principles of the social and behavioral sciences and apply to personally relevant life situations. Recognize diversity and the importance of individual differences and similarities in a variety of contexts. Apply critical thinking skills as they relate to contemporary social and behavioral science problems and issues.

Created/modified: 04/2007

Reviewed: 04/2007

Course Descriptions

Please contact the Gateway-Admissions Office, located in the Hopewell Mall  (740-366-9222), for further information regarding the Social and Behavioral Sciences course offerings at Central Ohio Technical College.

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Abdalla, Patricia, Associate Professor,
Email address:  pabdalla@cotc.edu,
Office:  Hopewell 67
Office Phone Number:  740-366-9278
Courses Taught: BHS-1345 Human Development; BHS-1379 Cultural Diversity; BHS-1383 Psychology of Adjustment; BHS-1386 General Psychology,
Areas of Interest:  Human Development, Diversity

Bourne, Gaye, Professor, Department Chair, B.A. Mount Union University, M. A. The New School for Social Research
Email address:  gbourne@cotc.edu,
Office:  Hopewell 151,
Office Phone Number:  740-366-9466
Courses Taught: BHS-1386 General Psychology; BHS-1388 Abnormal Psychology,
Areas of Interest:  Social Influence, Stress and Emotions

Courtney, Patrick, Instructor, B.S. in Ed. Bowling Green State University, M. in Ed. Ohio University
Email address:  pcourtne@cotc.edu,
Office:  Founders 84
Office Phone Number: 740-366-9210
Courses Taught: BHS-1379 Cultural Diversity; BHS-1382 Sociology; BHS-1383 Psychology of Adjustment; BHS-1386 General Psychology, 
Areas of Interest:  Cognitive Psychology and Social Thinking.