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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A study of the origins of oppression and its psychological eff ects on various racial and ethnic groups. Comparative analysis of the responses of African-Americans and other selected groups to oppression. Examination of the similarities and diff erences in patterns of adaptation to abuses of power and authority. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: AAP 129, PSY 101 or PSY 129
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS A survey of the causes, classifi cation and treatment of abnormal behavior. Th e course examines topics such as reactions to stress and adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychoses, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual disorders and sexual deviations, disorders of mood, behavioral disorders of adolescence and childhood, and the psychology of criminal behavior. Methods of assessment, including psychological testing and various approaches to treatment will also be considered. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Critical survey of modern approaches to the organization and development of personality. An attempt is made to integrate experimental, clinical, and cultural evidence, with some consideration of problems of personality adjustment. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Group counseling issues will be discussed that focus on treating chemical dependency. Diff erences between conventional group treatment, selection of group members, types of groups for chemical dependency treatment, facilitating group process, using groups to build motivation and other topics germane to treating the chemically dependent in groups will be discussed. Group dynamics in self-help groups and inpatient facilities will also be discussed. While this course is intended for Addiction Studies Program (ASP) students who are pursuing the credential in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling (CASAC), psychology and human services students with an interest in group process for treating chemical dependency are invited to enroll. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: PSY 110, ANT 110, SOC 110, PSY 266 or PSY 242
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course will explore the nature of alcoholism from the perspectives of clinical and social psychology. Topics will include patterns of alcohol use and abuse, the psychodynamics of alcoholism and basic principles of treatment and rehabilitation. Th e course will also consider related problems faced by family and friends of the drinking person. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3.00 Credits
3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course focuses on a variety of therapeutic issues and counseling techniques involved in the treatment of alcoholism. Initial interviewing, diagnostic assessment, consultation with family members and development of a treatment plan are studied. Emphasis is placed on developing methods for maintaining a therapeutic alliance and dealing with acting out and resistance. Technical problems in interviewing, leading groups and working with families are explored through the use of case material and role playing methods. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course is designed to explore and apply psychological principles and practice to the varied police functions in present-day society. Some of the specifi c topics that will be discussed and critically examined are: the unique psychological stresses of police work and their eff ect on the police offi cer, his family and the public; identifi cation and management of the problem police offi cer; psychological stresses of command; psychology of crowds; riots and their eff ective control; the application of psychological principles to detective work. Th e interpersonal psychodynamics of the police with civilian complainants, victims and violent, aggressive individuals will be reviewed in depth. Prerequisites: ENG 101, sophomore standing or above, and PSY 101 or PSC 101, or permission of the section instructor.
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Explores the major psychological themes and problems in rehabilitating the off ender. Issues investigated will include the functions of the correctional psychologist; the effi cacy of behavior modifi cation and other treatment modalities; training and supervision of paraprofessionals in correctional settings; sexuality in prison; community-based corrections; prisoner classifi cations and assessment; prison violence; and the future of correctional psychology. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e interest of the Family Court in essentially “psychological” problems,which the Family Court consistently faces and the role of the psychologist in the Family Court. Th e course will focus on such problems as custody disputes following separation or divorce, foster care and adoption, children unwanted by their families, school truancy and other status off enses, delinquent youth and the application of rapid intervention techniques in the Family Court context. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PSY 101
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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th e factors in, and the eff ect of, cultural conditioning on the biological foundations of personality. A study, on a cross-cultural basis, of the conditioning factors of child care and training, group value attitudes, practices, and culture forms, with reference to basic personality formation. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, junior standing or above, and one of the following: PSY 101, ANT 101 or SOC 101
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