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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to examine their life-space; to envision alternative possibilities in their personal and professional growth; and to foster the development of creative changes toward their future life-career. This course has two essential aspects. First, the theoretical and academic aspect in which the focus of the class and text is on major psychological theories and their applications for everyday life. Second, the experiential aspect in which the students are encouraged to participate in growthful exercises individually and in group situations. The course involves the various areas of life including relationships to family members, to friends and associates, and to professional colleagues. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior including a survey of all the major areas of inquiry pursued by psychologists-history, methods, physiological aspects, perception, learning, memory, cognition, emotion, motivation, consciousness, personality, abnormal behavior and therapies, and social processes. Unless otherwise noted, this course is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
This course will review systems of care provided by the state, as well as those provided by for-profit and not-for-profit entities, to serve the needs of behavioral health consumers. Essential components of this course include addressing contemporary public and social policy -- and social services provision within those policies -- including fundamentals of behavioral health care, child protection, and welfare systems. In addition, the course examines the history and impact of laws and regulatory standards that dictate these policies -- and ultimately service provision in behavioral care for children, adults and the elderly. Both current practices and historical precedent are woven into a model represented in both its completeness and contradictions. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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A course concerned with the description and psychological explanation of changes in an individual's behavior and mental processes as a result of biological and experiential factors. Overviews of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development are provided. This course provides students with a social science perspective on human development and methods of inquiry. Life stages covered are prenatal, toddlerhood, preschool and the school years up to adolescence. Changes in physical, cognitive and psychosocial development are followed and attention is given to the impact of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status as major variables that influence development. Research methods and the major developmental theories will be examined in order to assess the validity of the research support for and the adequacy of the theories in helping to understand the developmental process. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
This course will address the notion of psychosocial rehabilitation in a holistic fashion, noting the conceptual practice of psychosocial rehabilitation as a core organizing attitude underlying all behavioral health care. Core philosophies are examined, including historical and current theories and practices, noting the use of contemporary effective practices which are key to current psychosocial rehabilitation. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
The psychology of stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination and stigma, and methods to undermine these concepts, will be presented so that understanding and applications can be extended to various minority populations. Minority populations, which may be related more to influence than to size, may include African Americans, Native Americans, Roma, Middle Eastern Americans, Asian Americans, those individuals that may identify as LGBT, the impoverished, the elderly, the obese, those with physical or mental disabilities, and women. Ways to work to ameliorate prejudice will be explored. Prerequisite: ANT 101, PSY 110 or SOC 114, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
Courses designed to allow students to pursue study in an area within Psychology. Courses vary in content in response to student interest and demand. Some possible courses could include Conflict Analysis & Resolution, Ecological Psychology, Readings in Applied Psychology, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Multicultural Psychology, Community Psychology, Stress Management, Human Factors Psychology, History of Psychology, Perception & Cognition, Psychology of Motivation or Psychology of the Family. Under this topics heading, other Mental Health & Rehabilitation Technician Certification courses could be offered, including Sexual Abuse, Trauma & Recovery; Case Management, Mental Health & Aging, Substance Abuse with a Dual Diagnosis Component; Group Process; or Vocational Aspects of Disability. Prerequisite: Dependent upon the course offered, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys theory and research on the interrelationships of mental processes and behavior with physical health and well-being. Major areas covered include the interface between mind and body; the role of belief systems in engaging in health protective behavior; the influence of stress on the immune system; and the biological, psychological, social and behavioral factors that moderate maintaining health or developing illness, such as individual differences in personality, life-style choice, coping styles, and the availability of social support. Methodological issues in health psychological research are also explored. Prerequisite: ENG 101 and PSY 110, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
Sport Psychology is the study of the mental and behavioral factors that influence or are influenced by participation in sport, exercise, and physical activity. Sport psychologists are interested in how athletics enhance and support the personal growth and well-being of individuals. This course outlines the research and training methods of sport psychologists and surveys theory and research on sport psychology, including such major areas as the history of sport psychology, the application of principles of learning and behavior, motivation and social psychology, the assessment of individual differences in personality of athletes, and principles of coaching and the psychology of exercise and fitness. Prerequiste: ENG 101 and PSY 110, or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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3.00 Credits
This course will describe the nature of tests as employed in psychological, educational, career development, and health settings. Topics covered will include: why we test; what makes for a "good" test; what is meant by reliability and validity of a test, and how these are created and determined; what makes a test biased; the differences between the concepts of and testing for intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, personality, interests, interests, and relationship issues; the basic statistical concepts used in test construction and scoring; and specific well-known tests. Prerequisite: PSY 110 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr
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