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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Study of the etiology, classification, and treatment of behavioral, mental, and emotional disorders of children and adolescents. Emphasis on the research methods, concepts, and theories associated with developmental psychopathology, a field of study which adopts a developmental perspective in understanding abnormal child behavior. Examines the relationship between typical and atypical development. Applying a developmental perspective clarifies the differences in behavioral expressions of disorders at various ages, wellness and positive growth opportunities, and the effects of biological, family, peer, and community system factors on children’s disorders.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of the relationship between the brain and behavior, cognition, and emotion, including clinical assessment of brain functioning.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111
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3.00 Credits
Interaction of individuals in groups. Harmony and conflict within groups as well as between groups, group leadership and group controls, phenomena of imitation and suggestion.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111 OR SOC 111
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the psychological, biological and social factors that contribute to human sexuality. Based upon the belief that human beings wish to explore and to experience their sexuality in a holistic and responsible manner, the course covers such topics as human sexual development across the lifespan; the physiology and anatomy of reproduction; cross-cultural and historical perspectives about human sexuality; contemporary perspectives about human sexuality; sexual dysfunctions and therapeutic approaches to treatment of those dysfunctions; gender identity; gender roles and gender stratification as they relate to human sexuality; values clarification (including legal and ethical issues) related to human sexuality; and sexuality within the context of human intimate relationships.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111 OR SOC 111
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3.00 Credits
Examination of the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging as they affect the adaptation of the individual to the environment. The economic, political, and legal issues which affect the administration of human service organizations are studied. Emphasis on human service intervention with the elderly client.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111 OR SOC 111 OR HSR 115
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the basic principles of behavior change and their application in a variety of settings. The principles examined draw upon the areas of operant and classical conditioning, modeling, cognitive theory, and single-subject experimental methodology. Techniques based on these principles are discussed, including shaping, contingency management, stimulus control, desensitization, modeling, self-destruction, and outcome evaluation. Various settings where these techniques have been applied are considered, including home, school, industry, clinic, prison, and community. Ethical issues are explored.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the way clinical psychologists conceptualize, assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent mental and physical health issues. Focus on holistic approach to clinical mental health. Topics include research, assessment, education requirements in clinical psychology, history of the field, diagnosis, ethics, forensic psychology, neuropsychology, and current psychotherapies and issues. Experiential learning is expected.
Prerequisite:
PSY 111
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3.00 Credits
Comprehensive survey of the theories of personality and the psychotherapeutic methods that emerged with them. Theory, research, methods of personality assessment, schools of psychotherapy, and assessment of the efficacy of the therapeutic methods are explored in historical context.
Prerequisite:
EDU 230 AND PSY 111 OR HSR 225 AND PSY 111 OR OCT 203 AND PSY 111 OR PSY 111 AND PSY 201
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the Physical Therapy profession from inception to modern day practice and the role of the Physical Therapist Assistant as a member of the health-care team. Components of professional practice including communication, ethics, documentation, reimbursement, use of professional literature, and service will be explored.
Prerequisite:
BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 153 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 160 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 180 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 190 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 240 AND MTR 100
Corequisite:
PTA 120 AND PTA 130
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of human movement including the necessary joint mechanics and muscle performance necessary for functional movements. Anatomy and physiology of muscle function as well as common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system will be reviewed for their impact on an individual's ability to create purposeful movement for both complex and simple motions. Musculoskeletal control of human gait as well as phases of gait will be explored in normal and abnormal conditions.
Prerequisite:
BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 153 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 160 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 180 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 190 AND MTR 100 OR BIO 115 AND ENL 111 AND MTH 240 AND MTR 100
Corequisite:
PTA 100 AND PTA 130
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