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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the origin and creation of masculinity. The focus will be on political and socio-cultural contributions to gender identity in men and the consequences of masculinity for men and for society. The diverse psychological experiences of masculinity from various perspectives will also be highlighted, particularly those experiences from men of color, gay men, and men with non-traditional gender identity. (Same course as SOC 2115). Prerequisite: Any 1000-level PSY or SOC course.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester This course examines assessment, diagnosis and treatment modalities for counseling of individuals with substance use disorders. There will be an emphasis on the importance of comprehensive integrated treatment of individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. Students will be introduced to prevention strategies, relapse prevention strategies, treatment planning, the importance of family therapy and self help groups and how they relate to treatment outcome. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters This course applies psychological concepts to the context of learning and teaching and the welfare of children in classrooms. Topics include: cognitive development, learning styles, factors affecting children’s achievement, intelligence and creativity, instructional design, evaluation, classroom management, and the relationship of teacher and student. (Same course as ED 2161). Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically This course uses characters in drama to explore major psychological themes. We will explore issues such as the family romance, the nature of love, marital conflict, and gender differences in morality by reading relevant psychological articles in conjunction with collected romantic literature. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester Reviews the major recognized emotional disorders of children. Attention is directed to detecting and assessing the nature and degree of the child’s problems. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester An examination of the psychology of troubled families with emphasis on the recognition and remediation of various issues such as poverty, substance abuse, family violence, homelessness, incest, semi-literacy, multi-generational relationships and the impact of major illnesses. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester This course examines the issues pertinent to death, dying and bereavement. The topics to be investigated include: dying with dignity, the rights of the dying, assisting care-givers and their family members in coping with grief and loss, cross-cultural perspectives on dying, and dying as a stage of psychological growth. Related moral issues such as suicide and euthanasia will also be discussed in this course. (Same course as SOC 2220). Prerequisite: Any 1000-level PSY or SOC course.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester Examines major psychological issues in the family including theories and techniques of child rearing, relationships among family members, and patterns found in different kinds of families. Cross-cultural and cross species perspectives are included. Not available to students who have completed The Psychology of Child Rearing or PSY 3250. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Semester Examines the major psychological, biological and sociocultural models of abnormal behavior. Diagnostic treatment and assessment strategies will be analyzed with an emphasis on the empirical research findings that support these activities. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester Examines the contribution of social, family and psychological factors to the development of criminal behavior. The motivational roots of criminal conduct will be explored using principles drawn from social learning, biological, personality and cognitive theories. The course will also focus on the application of these principles to the rehabilitation of offenders in community and institutional settings. Prerequisite: PSY 1030, or 1400.
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