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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: completion of 30 credits toward associate's degree, plus approval of the department chair Cooperative education allows students to combine academic study with on-the-job experience by working on paid training assignments coordinated by departmental faculty. The major objective of cooperation education is the application of classroom theory to a work environment. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students develop interpersonal skills through analyzing models such as transactional analysis, communicating feelings, assertiveness training, behavior modification, stress management, neurolinguistic programming, Gestalt exercises, and insight tests. Students are required to submit journals. Basic language skills are presumed, used, and evaluated.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none The basic concepts of individual, group, and organizational behavior are applied to the work setting. Students develop appreciation of the value of communications skills, interpersonal relationships, and leadership to personnel recruitment and motivation, employee satisfaction, employee and organizational assessment, teambuilding, and organizational climate. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Using a variety of contemporary approaches, students examine the psychosocial and physiological theories of emotion and stress management procedures. They are required to demonstrate self-management of stress, to prepare a stress management program for a small group, and to lead the class in a demonstration of stress management techniques. A term paper or journal will be required. Student participation and class leadership activities are essential. Basic language skills are presumed, used, and evaluated. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students survey the multidimensional aspects of living with loss and grief. The course covers cross-cultural and religious beliefs and practices, experiences and adjustments to loss and grief, legal and ethical issues, and developmental issues in the comprehension of dying and death. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none Students develop a foundation for understanding how to manage children's behavior at home, in school, and other environments. Learning theory, individual development theories, and practical examples are used to explain effective methods for maintaining children's appropriate behavior and changing or eliminating unwanted behaviors when they occur. The class highlights the responsibility of adults in helping children develop self discipline and self esteem. Classes also focus on managing behaviors of children with special needs. This course is valuable to parents, teachers, and other childcare workers with children at all age levels.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Students use the scientific method to study the normal behavior and social development of growing children. Theories of development and research methods applied to child behavior are studied and utilized. Basic language skills are presumed, used, and evaluated.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 2030 and PSY 2050 taken in the same or a previous semester Students are assigned fieldwork in childcare, schools, and other educational settings to apply their knowledge of human development to understand basic principles and theories affecting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children and young adults as it is appropriate. Students are expected to identify key learner characteristics, understand the relationship between the developmental stage of the individual and appropriate activity planning. Students are expected to devote 45 hours during a semester to the practicum. This course is recommended for students pursuing the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Students review theories and research related to theories of aging. Emphasis is placed upon how cultural, economic, physiological, psychological, and chronological factors influence the process of aging. Special attention is directed to information important for those who will provide services to aging populations. Offered irregularly.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSY 1010 Students who have introductory background in psychology and those who may teach sex education learn about findings from the behavioral sciences concerning sexual behavior and attitudes. Topics include social, medical, legal, moral, and ethical issues; birth control; positive and negative emotional aspects; and the development of sexual behavior. Offered irregularly.
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