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  • LA 243: Introduction to Human Services

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits The course examines the historical, social and political forces that have led to the development of both governmental and non-profit human services systems in contemporary America. The organization and operation of the primary social supports for meeting human service needs; the various models for the delivery of those services; theoretical perspectives; target populations, and the characteristics and skills of a human service professional will be examined in detail. Ethical considerations and diversity issues will be addressed. PREREQUISITE: LA-101
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  • LA 245: Introduction to Counseling Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course is an introduction to contemporary counseling theories and techniques, and their applications, including a review of major behavioral models, such as psychoanalytic, existential, person-centered, interpersonal, Gestalt, behavior therapy, rationalemotive therapy, reality therapy, solution- focused, feminist, and non- - traditional perspectives. Emphasis will be placed on conditions for an effective helping relationship, attending and interviewing skills, basic theoretical assumptions, ethical principles, and professional orientation, including the attributes necessary for the practice of counseling. PREREQUISITE: LA-101
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  • LA 254: Hiv/ Aids in Society

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course will examine the nature and causes of HIV Disease and AIDS from a variety of perspectives. The goal of this course is to investigate the scientific and humanistic approaches to understanding the current epidemic. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of community and world wide response, civil rights, legal aspects, harassment, prevention measures, education, counseling, confidentiality, testing, and other vital issues as it relates to HIV/AIDS. A brief history of HIV/ AIDS in the last two decades will be examined and an overview of the nature of epidemics in general will be covered. The topic of this course is inherently controversial. Students are expected to communicate between themselves and the instructor in a manner that encourages open and respectful dialogue, appreciates diversity, and tolerates disagreement.
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  • LA 255: Lifespan Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This advanced course examines human lifespan development. It covers the psychological development of human life from conception to death. Physical, cognitive, and social modes of development are explored in the stages of infancy, preschool, middle childhood, adolescence and adulthood, and old age. The textbook provides an historical record of the field while focusing on current research findings and trends. The course explores the psychological approaches to development by theorists such as Freud, Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg. Pertinent and contemporary topics such as autism, adolescent suicide, midlife crisis, and Alzheimer's disease are studied and classic psychological studies in this field are examined PREREQUISITE: LA-101
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  • LA 345: Group Dynamics

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course provides an orientation to group dynamics and group leadership. Various kinds of groups, group leadership styles, and basic skills for group leaders will be studied, with special attention given to group intervention strategies for the beginning stage, the middle stage, and the closing stage of a group. Emphasis will focus on helpful skills and strategies for dealing with problem group situations and group work with specific populations.
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  • MA 040: Introduction to Algebra

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    Noncredit This course prepares students for their college level work by introducing abstract concepts and critical thinking skills. It covers solving and graphing linear equations, interpreting formulas, and application problems.
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  • MA 042: Pre- College Mathematics

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    Noncredit This course is designed for students who need to review basic computational skills involving whole numbers and fractions. Students will be prepared for their college level work by introducing abstract concepts and critical thinking skills. The course covers basic concepts of algebra including simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear equations. The Casio FX-55 calculator will be introduced after proficiency is shown in these fundamental arithmetic operations.
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  • MA 120: Finite Mathematics

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This survey course is designed to introduce students to topics in mathematics which challenge their skills of analysis and logical thinking. Topics include sets, logic, critical thinking and number bases.
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  • MA 127: Quantitative Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course requires students to use critical thinking skills and mathematical approaches to decision making processes. Topics include: algebra, finance, probability, and statistics. Algebra will applied to solving problems using its symbolic language. The finance topics include problems designed that both educate students and develop approaches to financial decision making. Probability will be applied to issues in finance, social sciences, political forecasting, and health professions, to name a few. Statistics is relevant to all disciplines and this course will examine various applications.
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  • MA 130: Intermediate Algebra

    3.00 Credits
    Monroe College-New Rochelle

    3 credits This course is designed for the students who need to strengthen the algebra skills necessary to develop an appreciation of conceptual thought and to provide the background for more advanced mathematical courses. Topics include positive, negative, zero, and fractional exponents, operations with algebraic expressions, graphs, solving linear, quadratic, and radical equations.
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