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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 credits The historical forces behind the separation of scientific medicine and spirituality are explored in this course. Students investigate concepts such as consciousness studies, cosmology and energy work that focus on reintegration in health and wellness. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
3 credits In this course the student explores the personal and psychological components of nutrition and nourishment including his/her relationship to food and eating, one's own sources of psychological nourishment and the impact of dietary changes on family dynamics. Students study the role of nourishment as it applies to developmental models. This course contrasts psychosocial stages of development with specific diets and food trends. Prerequisite: introductory psychology course
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course explores the practice of Oriental medicine and its relationship to Western psychology. Special attention is given to the influences of qi gong, Taoist and five element tradition. Psychological health is examined from an energetic perspective, congruent with Oriental medicine's philosophy of approaching emotional problems as a result of an imbalance. The five element tradition is explored in the context of maintaining health and wellness and contrasted with traditional Western concepts of balance. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
variable credit Independent study provides the student an opportunity to study an area of interest in psychology not included in the regular curriculum. Both the topic and the resource person must be approved by the psychology department chair. To begin independent study, the student must have completed 4 5 credits in psychology. Prerequisite: Permission of department chair
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Using the perspective of social psychology, this course examines issues such as attitude change, interpersonal attraction and behavior, prejudice, attribution theory, aggression, conformity and inter/intragroup behavior, group process, leadership and social cognition. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course provides an introduction to global ethical philosophies and professional ethics in psychology, including practical application of ethical principles as they relate to contemporary psychological and biomedical issues. Topics such as informed consent, professional boundaries, confidentiality, ethics in research, and dual relationships are emphasized. Students learn principles of ethical decision-making including autonomy and beneficence. Theoretical concepts are applied to personal, professional and global issues through the use of case studies. Prerequisite: Introductory psychology course
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course explores diversity and similarity among human beings. An emphasis is placed on students' exploring their own backgrounds and biases to become better equipped at understanding and fighting racism, sexism, and other inequities and bigotries. Topics such as treatment of diversity and diversity impact on health are a focus. Students are expected to contribute personal reactions and evidence attempts at personal growth in multicultural understanding. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is designed to provide an overview of human sexuality. Students increase their knowledge, comfort, and personal insight in topics like sex research, sexual anatomy, gender roles, sexual orientation, sexually transmitted infections, and sexuality education. This course examines sexuality from personal, historical, and cultural perspectives. Prerequisite: None
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course explores wellness comprehensively, including study of its physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, social and spiritual dimensions. We address the shifting paradigm of medical models from technocratic to biopsychosocial to holistic and look at how this shift is affecting traditional areas of study. The focus of this course is on biological-psychological interactions and the mind-body connection-how we stay healthy, how we become resilient and how we create well-being. The emerging field of positive psychology is also discussed. Prerequisite: None
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2.00 Credits
2 credits This course offers a comprehensive study of approaches to treatment and case management, designed to offer an integrated approach in dealing with individuals who struggle with addictions. Modalities such as acupuncture, use of herbs and complementary and alternative medical practices for treatment of addictions are explored. Prerequisite: Introductory psychology course
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