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3.00 Credits
This course introduces counseling theory and practice. Various aspects of the counseling profession are explored including: the foundations of counseling; psychological theories; techniques and processes relevant to counseling; professional, ethical, and legal issues; and counseling practice. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to examine these areas of counseling and to introduce students to this profession. This course should serve as a foundation for other counseling courses.
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3.00 Credits
Forensic Psychology covers the five major topics in forensic psychology as well as their integration into the criminal justice system: police psychology, criminal psychology, investigative psychology, correctional psychology, and legal (courtroom) psychology. The primary focus is on criminal and investigative psychology, examining theories of criminal behavior, and types of offenders. The juvenile justice system is also examined. Forensic Psychology illuminates the role of psychology from the identification and apprehension of suspects through the court system and the process of rehabilitating inmates and reintegrating them into society. Along the way, the course calls attention to the complex ethical issues relative to this field.
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3.00 Credits
Abnormal Psychology provides a unique opportunity to see how real people with particular psychological disorders actually behave. The primary purpose of this course is to observe a variety of human behaviors classified as abnormal. The course focuses on the causes of abnormality, the prevalence of different forms of abnormal behavior, various theories that have been put forth to explain abnormal behavior, and common forms of treatment.
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3.00 Credits
Although each of us has one, there is no clear definition of personality. Psychology of Personality surveys major theoretical approaches to the study of personality. Students explore concepts regarding the basic components of personality, processes underlying behavior, and methods of research. Both scientific discoveries and personal insights are explored.
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3.00 Credits
Organizational Theory explores organizational structures, processes, and outcomes. The approach to these issues is primarily analytical and theoretical. Specific concerns are presented within the context of the nature and types of organizations, organizational processes and environments, and organizational effectiveness. Students will also examine the history of organizational theory through the words and ideas of master theorists.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes the application of psychological theories and research to staffing and development functions.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the field of social psychology, its theories, and its research methods and findings.
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3.00 Credits
Physiological Psychology provides an introduction into the biological basis of behavior. This course explores the structure and function of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior, emotion, and cognition. Students examine how this system regulates levels of wakefulness, sleep, and emotional expression. Topics include neural anatomy, sensory and motor systems, learning and memory, cognition, emotion, sleep, and psychological disorders. The relationship of the mind with psychological disorders such as addiction, depression, Autism, and schizophrenia are also studied.
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6.00 Credits
Social Psychology explores how humans think and behave in social situations. The course examines concepts such as perception, cognition, and attitudes as they relate to understanding, thinking, and evaluating the social world. The course also discusses the application of social psychology to legal and health environments and to the world of work. A primary objective of the course is to analyze interpersonal communication and examine current events in the social world.
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3.00 Credits
History and Systems of Psychology provides an overview of the prominent figures, developments, and ideas that shaped the history of psychology as an academic discipline. Theoretical viewpoints such as psychodynamic, Gestalt, behavioral, and cognitive psychology are examined in terms of their scientific antecedents, philosophical foundations, and sociocultural determinants.
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