Psychology

Psy 101 General Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introduction to the science of psychology through the study of such topics as scientific inquiry, the brain, development, motivation, emotion, consciousness, learning, perception, memory, personality, and abnormality.

Psy 103 Topics in Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An extensive study of selected topics in psychology. Emphasis is on the understanding of psychological terminology with specific topics to be determined by the instructor. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 175 Substance Abuse & Dependency

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An Introductory overview of abuse and dependency upon alcohol and other drugs. Physiological, psychological and socio-cultural aspects of abuse and dependency will be examined, with an emphasis on alcohol. Treatment, family issues in dependency and co-occuring disorders will be addressed.

Psy 202 Child Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A survey of the development from birth through adolescence will be studied in terms of physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, social, and personality changes. Investigation of typical development and childhood disorders including diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 203 Abnormal Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introduction to the origin, definition, diagnosis, and treatment of various behavioral disorders, and classification. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 206 Adolescent Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

Adolescent development will be studied in terms of biological foundations, cognitive development, self and personality, gender, sexuality, moral development, family, peers, and health. Investigation of adolescent problems and treatment will also be reviewed. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 208 Theories of Personality

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An examination of major explanations of behavior and personality, including psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, humanistic, and behavioristic. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 210 Death and Dying

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

Examines death from both philosophical and practical perspectives. Beginning with the meaning of death cross-culturally, death will be considered in a literary, social, and spiritual context. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 211 Psychology of Loss and Grief

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A focus on the grieving process, simple and complicated bereavement, and the process of mourning. Using a life-span approach, grieving will be considered as it affects children, adolescents, and adults. Prerequisites: PSY 210.

Psy 222 Developmental Psychology

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A course where life-span approach will investigate the patterns of human development from conception through senescence, physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes in relation to major theories and research. Prerequisites: PSY 101.

Psy 275 Psy Sub Abuse & Dependency

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An introductory overview of abuse and dependency upon alcohol and other drugs. Physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of abuse and dependency will be examined. Treatment and family issues in drug dependency and co-occurring disorders will be addressed. Meets CASAC approval.

Psy 276 Family and Chemical Dependency

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A family systems approach as an introduction to the alcoholic family. Family dynamics will be explored to gain an understanding of chemical dependency as the central theme around which family life is organized. The transmission of chemical dependency will be studied, focusing on the psychology of the alcoholic family and alcohol's relationship to family and individual development. Meets CASAC approval. Prerequisites: PSY 275.

Psy 278 Issues in Sub Abuse Couns

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An emphasis on basic methods of the addiction counseling process. The uniqueness of chemically dependent clients, as well as group work, treatment modules, and theories of therapeutic modalities will be explored. Meets CASAC approval. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and PSY 275.

Psy 279 Issues in Chem Dependency

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An overview of the topics relevant to the field of addictions and addictions counseling. An examination of assessment, treatment, and recovery issues associated with chemically dependent clients. Pharmacological issues involved in treatment will also be explored. Meets CASAC approval. Prerequisite: PSY 278 and Corequisite: PSY 280A.

Psy 280A Sub Abuse Service Practicum

Other: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A three-credit internship practicum. Open to third-semester students enrolled in the Criminal Justice-Substance Abuse Services degree program. A minimum of 90 hours in a rehabilitation/treatment facility or detention facility working with chemically dependent clients will be required. Competence in interviewing, counseling, and group work is necessary for successful completion. Fall only. Grade will be either "Permission to continue to PSY 280B " or F. Prerequisites: A minimum of 30 credit hours in the Criminal Justice-Substance Abuse Services degree program, including PSY 278, and at least a 3.0 GPA to register. Corequisite: PSY 279.

Psy 280B Sub Abuse Service Practicum

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

A three-credit internship practicum. Open to fourth semester students enrolled in the Criminal Justice-Substance Abuse Services degree program. A minimum of 90 hours in a rehabilitation/treatment facility or detention facility working with chemically dependent clients will be required. Competence in interviewing, counseling, and group work is necessary for successful completion. Spring only. Students must receive a grade of B or better to receive credit for this course. The grade of PSY 280B will be applied to both PSY 280A and PSY 280B. Prerequisites: A minimum of 30 credit hours in the Criminal Justice-Substance Abuse Services degree program, including PSY 279, and at least a 3.0 GPA to register. Successful completion of PSY 280A in the previous semester.

Psy 284 Mntl Ret & Dev Disabilities

Lecture: 3 hrs. Credit: 3 hrs.

An understanding of developmentally disabled persons, their needs and provisions for effective services. A review of the current literature on autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, mental retardation, and neurological impairment will be examined. Prerequisites: PSY 101.