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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to be a general introduction to the field of counseling psychology by surveying the major theoretical approaches underlying both individual and group practice in clinical and counseling work. In addition to studying a variety of theoretical approaches, students will be exposed to the research indicating which approach seems to work best with certain types of client problems. Approaches to be examined include Psychoanalytic, Adlerian, Existential, Client-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to call attention to the multicultural framework in which counseling takes place. To be more specific, the unique experiences and needs of several groups within American society that share the common experience of oppression will be examined. These groups have often been inadequately served by the mental health field due to ignorance, racism, sexism, intolerance, and inadequate training. More specifically, this course will examine the following groups: African Americans, Hispanic/Latin Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, persons with disabilities, women, the elderly, and gay/lesbian persons. This course is designed to assist the beginning mental health professional in becoming aware of the needs of persons within these various groups in order to effectively intervene within a multicultural therapeutic context.
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3.00 Credits
This course will build on the materials in PSY 275. Lecture, thorough discussion of primary literature, and the development of experiments to address topics in animal behavior research will be used. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of what it means to be an animal behavior scientist and the techniques and methods involved in the field. Topics covered will include the construction of ethograms, game theory and its application to behavior, and the influence of environment on behavior.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of art therapy. In addition, the relationship between art and various theories of psychotherapy will be explored. Through discussion and experiential exercises, students will explore the various materials and techniques used with different client populations.
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3.00 Credits
This course will explore theories of and research on sensory and perceptual processes from a comparative psychology.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to serve as capstone experience which will integrate all of the student's course work, as well as provide a forum for the student's interest in a specialized topic. Students will be engaged in individual research (topics to be constructed jointly with the faculty). Fourth-year status, and permission of the instructor required.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
The course is designed for a qualified student to work individually with a faculty member on a project, reading program, or a selected topic that is not covered in a regular course. Consent of instructor required.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
This course is for advanced students who wish to undertake directed research as a special course. Prerequisites: 1) A carefully prepared written plan of proposed research must be presented to and approved by the instructor prior to registration; 2) Must be a third or fourth year psychology major with a minimum of a "B" average; 3) Must have previously completed one 200 level and one 300 level psychology course witha compbined "B" average; 4) Must register in person with instructor signature required.
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the structure and function of the nervous system, with specific emphasis on the relationship between the nervous system and behavior. The principles of behavioral neuroscience will be applied to the understanding of biological underpinnings of normal behavior and of psychological problems. The theme of flexibility and plasticity of the nervous system will be developed. Emphasis will also be given to examination of published scientific investigations of the nervous system and how conclusions about the relationship between the nervous system and behavior are reached.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
The student will be involved with animal projects, choosing from a variety of positions and/or research offering hands-on experience in aspects of animal care, training, and/or observation. At present, internships are available which apply to large marine mammal observation and training, marine mammal conservation (including an internship involving a National Geographic research team), canine training for behavioral problems and canine training for help with human disabilities. Internships are continually being developed in this program. Permission of instructor required.
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