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Units: 3 This
course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior through an
exploration of the major concepts and research in the field of
psychology. The course provides the basic foundation for more
advanced courses in psychology. (UC, CSU, CAN PSY 2) |
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Units: 3 This course is designed to
explore the process of human adjustment by examining the assumption of
mental health, how personality develops, the types of deviant behavior, the
process of creativity, the varieties of psychotherapy, and the application
of adjustment concepts to social situations. (UC, CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is an introduction
of the application of the scientific method to the analysis of
behavior. Experimental techniques, designs, examination of
experimental assumptions, limitations and advantages, as well as student
participation are stressed. This course is designed for behavioral
and social science majors. |
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Units: 3 This course is designed to
provide the student with an understanding of lifespan psychology from
conception through aging and dying. The impact of family, culture,
and socio-economic factors is stressed. Theoretical understanding of
lifespan issues provide the student with a foundation for exploration of
his/her practical implications at each stage of development.
(CSU) |
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Units: 3 This
course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal
behavior as delineated in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders." Topics include classifications, clinical pictures, casual
factors, treatment, and outcomes of maladaptive patterns, assessment,
therapy, and prevention. (CSU) |
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Units: 1.5 This course is designed to
present the resources in cities and counties in order to prevent and reduce
health and safety problems relating to drug and alcohol use. The
student learns a variety of community-based prevention strategies and puts
these strategies into practice. Issues related to public, social, and
retail environments as well as the role media plays in our homes and
communities are discussed. The student gains an understanding of what
community initiatives are and what is required to put a variety of
environmental prevention strategies to work. (CSU) |
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Units: 1.5 This course is designed to develop the
student's basic understanding of the cause as well as some efforts to deal
with prevention efforts to stop an individual from using drugs or alcohol.
Principles of individual prevention efforts, which aid the human services
worker in mobilizing the community are included. The information provides
the student with the skill to utilize the neighborhood resources to arrange
education programs directed toward providing youth with positive assets for
dealing with peer pressure. The course aids the human services student in
establishing a positive working relationship with the community.
(CSU) |
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Units: 3 |
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Units: 3 This course is designed to
acquaint the student with elementary techniques used in statistical
analysis. Emphasis is on descriptive statistics, elementary
probability concepts, probability distributions, statistical inference, and
simple linear regression analysis, with applications in business
administration, education, natural sciences, psychology, and social
science. A graphing calculator is recommended. Instructor
demonstrations utilize the TI-83 calculator. (UC, CSU, CAN STAT
2) |
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Units: 1 - 2 This course is designed to
offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of psychology not already
covered by the existing curricula. (UC, CSU) |
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Units: 1 This course is designed to
acquaint students with the role stress plays in the lives of all
individuals. The course focuses on the effects of stress and how to
manage stress. (CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is an in-depth
examination of the physiological, psychological and social nature of stress
and relaxation. The participant learns the use of psychological principles
and methods in adapting to life situations. (CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is a study of the
changes that occur in sensory and motor functioning, perception, memory,
emotions, intelligence, and personality of the aging person.
Attention Is given to social cultural, and economic factors that impinge
upon aging persons and current programs that attempt to deal with these
factors. (CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is a survey of the
physiological, social, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality. The
course is academic rather than therapeutic. (UC, CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is an introduction
to the counseling process through examination of the roles and
characteristics of the counselor and the client. Basic skills
involved in problem identification and problem solving are discussed and
practiced through simulated role situations. (CSU) |
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Units:2 This course is a review of
basic client interview skills for the counselor. The course explores
establishing rapport with clients, enlisting the client in the development
of treatment plans, and making appropriate client referrals. Students
practice active listening and other communication skills in simulated
client interview settings. (CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is a review of
basic skills for effective and efficient case work management including
goal analysis, identification and specification of client objectives, case
planning, client contracting, data collection and record keeping, and
client progress evaluation and reporting. Skills are applied using
actual examples. Participants write case plans, client contracts and
treatments goals, and demonstrate mastery of all other case work management
skills. (CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is designed to
provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences
in human service agencies. Students observe professional staffs
working with clients in public agencies: One hour in class is required each
week to integrate practical experiences with theory in psychology theory
courses. |
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Units: 1 - 2 This course is designed to
provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences
in human services agencies. Students observe professional staff
working with clients in public agencies. One hour in class is
required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned
in psychology courses. |
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Units: 3 This course is designed to
stress basic skills for effective one-to-one counseling in human service
programs through discussion and simulated counseling situations.
Participants examine their own counseling styles and identify needed
modifications with the assistance of the instructor and peers.
(CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is a review of
group counseling methods with an emphasis on an eclectic approach to group
facilitation. Learning is derived from experiences in simulated group
interaction and from subsequent analysis with the instructor and
peers. Participants learn to identify personal style as group leaders
and describe modifications needed in group facilitation techniques.
(CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is examination of
principles and methods related to understanding and working with families
in human service programs. Family systems and interactions are
explored through a review of current articles and demonstration of
intervention methods in simulated family counseling situations.
Participants identify personal styles as family counselors and describe
modifications needed to improve family counseling skills.
(CSU) |
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Units: 1 - 2 This course is designed to
allow qualified students to do advanced work in the field. The course
includes research directed reading, field work, or other advanced
study. The course may be repeated for maximum of four units. (UC,
CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is an overview of
the field of substance abuse counseling. Emphasis is placed on career
challenges and opportunities. Evaluation, assessment, and counseling
methods are discussed. Legal and community resources available to
provide assistance are explored. (CSU) |
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Units: 3 This course is designed to give
students a basic pharmacology of the drugs of abuse as well as some
effective skills to deal with the lifestyle of the abuser. The
information provided aids human services students in establishing a
positive counseling relationship with drug dependent individuals and in
giving individuals life-skills. (CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is a study of the
dynamics of child abuse. Emphasis is placed on learning to understand
prevention and intervention services for victims of child abuse and their
families. Legal and community resources available to victims and
families are explored. (CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is a study of the
sexual assault of adults and children. Legal and community resources
available to victims and families are explored. Emphasis is placed on
learning to provide crisis interventions for survivors of sexual assault
and their families. (CSU) |
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Units: 2 This course is an overview of
the field of gerontology counseling. Emphasis is placed on career
challenges and opportunities in the field of gerontology and as specialists
working with geriatrics. Emphasis will be placed on an exploration of
available resources in the areas of medical health care professionals,
research findings, legal ramifications and various governmental and private
agencies working in the field of gerontology. (CSU) |
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Units:
0.5 - 3 This
course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized
areas of Psychology not covered by the existing curriculum. Units earned in
this course do not count toward an associate degree. |
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