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This course examines major psychological topics relevant to Asian Americans. Broad areas to be covered include Asian American personality, identity, and mental health as well as sociocultural influences that shape personality and mental health. Specific topics include: cultural values and behavioral norms, the acculturation process, ethnic identity development, family processes, stressors and social support systems within Asian communities, psychopathology, academic achievement, and culturally competent mental health treatment and service delivery. This is an education-general course.
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The purpose of this course is to examine the psychosocial research and literature about Latino/a individuals and communities within the United States. Students will be actively involved in discussing issues relevant to Latino/a well-being, including immigration and acculturation, ethnic identity, religiosity, family life, prejudice and discrimination, and multiracial identity. Economic, educational and social opportunities for Latinos also will be studied, and efforts towards social advocacy and the delivery of psychological interventions for Latino communities will be critically examined. This is an education-general course.
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This course is ideal for anyone who might serve as a coach at any time in the future. Topics include coaching strategies, substitution strategies, designing practices, dealing with parents, and the like. Conducting actual practice sessions and discussing relevant movies are scheduled throughout the course. There are no tests as a final portfolio is the sole grading method. Books include Phil Jackson's Sacred Hoops and Andy Hill and John Wooden's Be Quick But Don't Hurry.
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Students are challenged to think about the nature of moral development, learn how to examine and compare theories in moral development, develop critical thinking and have the opportunity to create a study of moral development. The course reflects on Catholic Social Teaching and its relation to moral identity and social action generally and in our own lives.
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Students read research, study theory, and learn pedagogical approaches in the area of character education and moral development. They apply course material in a real-world setting of their choice. Students develop creative, analytical, and practical intelligences as well as leadership skills. This is an education-focused course.
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Major theories and research findings on social, emotional, and cognitive development are covered. Although emphasis is on the time from birth to early adulthood, some research on adulthood and the elderly is included. Attention is given to how different environments enhance or hinder healthy development.
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3.00 Credits
Defines the concept of abnormal or maladaptive behavior; reviews the principles involved in human development and adjustment and describes the common clinical syndromes, their causes, and treatments.
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Major theories and research findings on social, emotional, and cognitive development are covered. Although emphasis is on the time from birth to early adulthood, some research on adulthood and the elderly is included. Attention is given to how different environments enhance or hinder healthy development.
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3.00 Credits
A lecture course presenting a cognitive approach to higher processes such as memory, problem solving, learning, concept formation, and language.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar discusses topics related to developmental disabilities, with a special emphasis on pervasive developmental disorders and autism. Issues regarding their definition, etiology, and treatment are also discussed.
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