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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will examine the theories, history, and stages of group development, group dynamics and processes, distinguish between the various types, uses and functions of groups. Identification of the major components of groups such as roles, rules, structure, norms, cohesion, conflict, leadership roles and styles will be explored. Emphasis will be on the principle dynamics of group interaction, group decision- making, and these may be applied in the therapeutic milieu, and within organizations. Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge and demonstration of skills useful in working in and with groups, through participation in structured exercises.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course presents a framework for understanding behaviors and interactions in the workplace. Major topics include communication, structure and function of groups and organizations, employer and employee relations and maintaining physical and mental health in the workplace. Class discussions and projects will focus on helping the student apply the principles to the workplace.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks The purpose of this course will be to present an overview of the major contemporary counseling theories and various techniques of interviewing, kinds of interviewing, and issues relevant to interviewing, such as confidentiality, case recording and nonverbal communication. Students will be actively involved in the integration of theoretical concepts and practical skills. The course will include practical exercises in the various techniques and methods specifically used in the human services field. Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to HUS 112, PSY 101, with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will examine individual human behavior in social contexts. The cognitive, symbolic interaction, exchange, role-reference group, and dramaturgical approaches are explored. An emphasis will be placed on language and communication, intergroup conflict and conflict resolution , social judgments and decisions attitudes, perceptions of others, social influence, attraction, aggression, and group pressure.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will present an overview of current theoretical and philosophical perspectives relating to the day-to-day problems of those with mental, physical and developmental disabilities including mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, TBI and other nervous symptom disorders. The rehabilitation process will be examined, including the history and background, legislation, basic principles and philosophy. Also considered are the steps in the rehabilitation process, historical attitudes toward people with disabilities, the medical model and independent living programs. Course content and activities will enable students to recognize ways in which disability affects individuals as members of families, groups, organizations and communities. Course focus will also be on exploring techniques used in various life stages and reviewing innovative ways to overcome apathy and discrimination in populations. Additional focus will be on developing the knowledge and basic skills necessary for rehab goal planning, functional assessment, and direct skills teaching along with job development, analysis, matching and retention. Major emphasis is given to the operation of the state vocation/ federal system. Ethical and legal issues such as self-determination, strategies for independence and nondiscrimination will be addressed.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course presents a framework for observing, analyzing, and managing behavior. The principles of operant conditioning will be discussed, emphasizing ways the environment can be managed so that the individual's behaviors can be managed within family, school and other social services agencies, and work settings. Prerequisite: PSY 101 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course examines human adaptations to traumatic events including various types and sources of violence and abuse. The historical and social contexts in which abuse and trauma are identified will be explored. Stages of recovery, and an intervention framework for the human service worker with traumatized people will be examined. Topics included: domestic violence, sexual abuse, workplace violence of people over the life course. Prerequisite: Completion of HUS 112 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks The students in this course will analyze selected topics in psychology. These topics will analyze various individual and social patterns in contemporary psychology. The special topic analyzed is not a regular course offering of the social sciences department. Since the topic covered in this class differs from year to year, students should seek further information from the instructor before registering regarding the particular topic that will be analyzed. Possible areas to be analyzed include: counseling, industrial organizational, professional issues and ethics, research methods, cognitive, developmental, family, social, and general. Possible topics to be addressed include: close relationships, personality, abnormal psychology and diagnosis, and persuasion.
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45.00 Credits
45 Credits Prior Learning This catalog listing reflects CMCC's recognition of appropriate, significant and successful prior learning achieved at the Joint Review Committee approved School of Radiologic Technology at the Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits (4 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 4 Hrs/Wk (4 Hrs. Lecture *15 wks This course provides the student with sufficient competency in Real Estate to sit for the Maine Real Estate Commission Sales Agent Exam. Students who successfully complete this course can apply for the exam. Topics will include license and contract law, the listing process, types of mortgages, real estate math, and the negotiating and closing process. This course is subject to annual review and approval by the Maine Real Estate Commission.
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