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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Provides educational and professional options available to students majoring in the behavioral sciences. Opportunities for holistic self-assessment help the student determine if he/she wishes to pursue a career in the behavioral sciences. Provides exposure to professionals in the community who represent the disciplines of the department. Requirements provided for manuscript preparation according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Integration of faith and vocation addressed. Offered fall and spring semesters.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Exposure to Human Service Agencies. Through observation, job shadowing, and supervised learning experiences, the student learns how these agencies function, how the populations are served, and the personal and social problems that agencies may address. A minimum of 50 clock hours at the human service agency is required for each credit hour (e.g., 3 x 50 = 150 hours). Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair or program coordinator.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the core communication skills essential to helping relationships. Basic listening and action-oriented skills within the context of professional values and a multi-disciplinary theory base, including issues related to working with diverse populations. Emphasis on experiential role-playing and practice in non-verbal expression, active listening, exploration, constructive confrontation, conflict resolution, and other interviewing skills essential to a professional helper. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing. Offered spring semester for Social Work majors.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the nature and extent of drug addiction and alcohol problems, characteristics of an addictive society, the political economy of drugs and alcohol, community treatment facilities, and services to addicts and their families. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Abuse and neglect in the United States and across the lifespan. Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect are addressed. Theoretical models for understanding the phenomena and treatment for both the victim and offender. Attention to developing a framework for the church's response to families in crisis. Prerequisites: SOCI 111 and PSYC 112. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
The normal personality with emphasis on the psychology of adjustment and healthy personal development. Emphasis on recognizing and coping with stress and interpersonal psychological challenges. Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology. Offered spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
A core component of service delivery in every sector of human services. This introduction covers case management roles, functions, models, fields of service, managed care, practice functions, and policy issues. Prerequisites: PSYC 112 and SOCI 111. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
The origin and development of psychology within science and philosophy. Foundations of modern psychology in Europe and America, along with the development and elaboration of modern systems of psychology. Examines and evaluates current trends. Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology. Offered summer session.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive overview of juvenile delinquency phenomenon and causation, prevention, control and treatment, including the operation of the juvenile justice system. The role of the faith-based movement in prevention and treatment are addressed. Prerequisite: SOCI 111. Offered fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to psychological research, including observational, survey, correlational, and experimental methods. Laboratory science class with a required 1-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology, including PSYC 210. Required for Psychology majors. Offered fall semester.
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