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PSY-210
Psychopathology
This course examines atypical personality development
and psychopathology ; includes etiology , diagnosis ,
prognosis and treatment of disorders .
3.00 Take PSY-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
PSY-211
PSY-212
Fundamentals of Biopsychology
Counseling & Communication Skills
An introduction to biological bases of behavior in humans and animals . Topics include basic neuroanatomy , neurophysiology , information transmission , neuropathology , sensory-motor functions , biochemical processes , and psychopharmacology , with applications to human behavior and intervention .
The course is an integrated theory and practice approach to the study of communication styles , communication skills , basic counseling skills and elements of helping relationships . Students will explore the nature and dynamics of the helping encounter , develop interpersonal communication skills , and engage in opportunities for skill development through peer helping practice sessions .
3.00 Take PSY-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
3.00 Take 1 group ( Take PSY-100 PSY-200 / Take PSY- 100 SWK-202 / Take PSY-202 ). ( Required , Previous ). | Take PSY-200 . ( Required , Previous ).
PSY-221
Child Psychology
Study of the successive stages of growth and development from conception through adolescence : social , emotional , intellectual , moral , perceptual , behavioral , and physical development .
PSY-222
Adolescent Psychology
Learning and personality theory of adolescent period ;
emphasis on problems arising out of physical
development , sensory changes , mental growth and
emotional maturity .
PSY-246
Issues in Gerontology
Survey of current social issues regarding the aging
population . Topics such as social needs , delivery of
services , legislation , advocacy , and ethics and legal issues
will be covered .
PSY-260
Death and Dying
Survey of dying as a social act ; examination of selected
topics ; social concepts and attitudes on death and dying ;
social methods of dealing with death , effects of death on
social groups , demographic concepts , euthanasia , legal
aspects .
3.00 Take PSY-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
3.00 Take PSY-100 PSY-200 or PSY-221 . ( Required , Previous ).
3.00 Take PSY-100 . ( Required , Previous ).
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