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3.00 Credits
Professional experience in either a local government unit or a department or agency of state government. Reports and reading required. Open to selected students. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the research methods used in public policy analysis and administration. Topics include research design, measurement, sampling, data collection, and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MAT115. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
A critical examination of the use of formal social science methods to illuminate and improve the public policy process, with particular attention to quantitative-empirical research and cost-benefit analysis. A balanced look at the arguments of advocates (what they want to do and how they expect to accomplish it) and critics (why they think it is impossible, misleading, or unnecessary). Prerequisite: POS 487. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
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.
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3.00 Credits
(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, 106, or permission. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the community mental health care movement. Emphasis will be upon contemporary community mental health care, particularly services offered in the State of Maine. Course format primarily consists of a series of prominent speakers, panel discussions, and dialogues. The principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and the individual support planning process are primary topics of the course. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
Examines the basic principles of psychosocial rehabilitation with focus on client assessment planning, intervention, and rehabilitation services. Psychosocial rehabilitation approaches are applied to mental health and social services systems. Prerequisite: HUS101 or PSY218. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
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: PSY100. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to crisis theories and an overview of various types of crises. Students will learn to identify behaviors indicative of people in crises, effective intervention skills, and appropriate referral procedures. Ethical, legal, and social issues related to crisis intervention will also be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY100 or permission. CR. 3
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3.00 Credits
(Topic would be indicated.) A course devoted to subject areas in psychology that are not among the regularly scheduled psychology offerings, but in which there are apparent needs for periodic offering. Offered for associate degree students. Prerequisite: PSY100. CR. 3
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