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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS HUMAN SERVICES A certificate in Human Services will be issued by the Psychology Department upon successful completion of the following courses. A satisfactory grade of or better is required in all course work. Please consult Associate of Arts Curriculum for sequencing of courses. OPTION 1: HUMAN SERVICES GENERALISTS Certificate COURSES UNITS Psychology 1 ............................................................................................ 3 Psychology 3 ............................................................................................ 3 Psychology 13 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 14 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 27 .......................................................................................... 1 Psychology 41 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 43 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 44 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 45 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 81 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 82 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 83 .......................................................................................... 3 English 28 or 101 ..................................................................................... 3 Speech Communication 101, or Psychology 60, or Psychology 64 ........................................................ 3 Total Units ............................................................................................. 40 OPTION 2: HUMAN SERVICES DRUG/ALCOHOL STUDIES Certificate COURSES UNITS Psychology 1 ............................................................................................ 3 Psychology 3 ............................................................................................ 3 Psychology 14 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 27 .......................................................................................... 1 Psychology 43 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 44 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 45 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 63 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 64 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 65 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 67 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 84 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 85 .......................................................................................... 3 Psychology 86 .......................................................................................... 3 English 28 or 101 ..................................................................................... 3 Total Units ............................................................................................. 43 - 178 - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class schedule for current class offerings. PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. PSYCHOLOGY 1 General Psychology I 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) (CAN PSY 2) Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent. This course is a general introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. An emphasis is placed upon learning, motivation, intelligence, feelings and emotions, personality, and methods of adjustment. Standardized psychological inventories may be given to the student to help to understand the important concepts in each of these areas. The student planning transfer of a year of Psychology should follow Psychology 1 with either Psychology 2 or Psychology 3, according to his upper division major requirements. PSYCHOLOGY 2 General Psychology II 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent. Required of majors in Psychology. This course explains psychological behavior on the basis of events taking place in the brain, nervous systems and endocrine glands. The biological events which underlie these systems are explained and identified with regard to their effect on moods, sexuality, motivation, sleep, perception, and learning. PSYCHOLOGY 3 Personality and Social Development 3 UNITS - (CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. Advisory: English 28/31 or equivalent. This course focuses on self awareness and personality development. Topics considered include love, work, loneliness, death and loss, intimate relationships, sex roles and sexuality, and values in life. PSYCHOLOGY 13 Social Psychology 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. The study of social influences on our behavior, attitudes and feelings. PSYCHOLOGY 14 Abnormal Psychology 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. An overview of abnormal behavior from the perspective of contemporary medical, psychosocial, and socio-cultural approaches. Abnormal disorders are described, and their major causes and treatment are reviewed. PSYCHOLOGY 18 Psychology of Women’s and Men’s Changing Roles 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Studies psychological and sociological implications of sex roles. Covers present information and research on biologically and culturally determined characteristics of women and men and how these affect personality, their relationship to work, education, family, law, and politics. Special adjustment problems of women and men in our society will be emphasized.
PSYCHOLOGY 24 Scholastic and Personal Development 3 UNITS - NDC For students who wish to relearn and improve skills necessary for college success. Helps students formulate personal goals, increase motivation, and develop self-discipline with psychological techniques. Includes stress and time management, study skills, and memory techniques. PSYCHOLOGY 27 Online and Software Resources for Human Services 1 UNIT This course provides Human Services majors with a basic introduction to pertinent computer resources currently being utilized by human services professionals. Hands-on training will allow students to become familiar with software and online resources commonly being used. PSYCHOLOGY 41 Life Span Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade. This course familiarizes the student with physical, cognitive and social growth and change affecting individuals during their many life stages. Periods examined include prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and old age. PSYCHOLOGY 43 Principles of Group Dynamics I 3 UNITS - (CSU) Advisory: English 28/31 or concurrent enrollment in Learning Skills 1 and/or 7. This is an introduction to the dynamics of group interactions with an emphasis upon the individual’s first hand experience as the group studies itself. Students are evaluated on a credit/no credit basis. PSYCHOLOGY 44 Principles of Group Dynamics II 3 UNITS - (CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 43 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course covers the role of group processes in changing behavior, as well as the principle modes of counseling and therapy. Also covered are the principles of verbal and nonverbal communication, modes of learning, key concepts that enhance learning and significant communication. PSYCHOLOGY 45 Issues in Human Service Careers 3 UNITS - (CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 44 and Psychology 81 with satisfactory grades or equivalent. This is a course in how to survive in the real world of work in Human Services. It will integrate the psychological theory learned in previous classes with practice. The course covers specialized areas of psychology such as crisis intervention, psychopharmacology, counseling ethics, and interviewing. Included are techniques for agency survival such as job interviewing, report writing and resource referral. PSYCHOLOGY 52 Psychological Aspects of Human Sexuality 3 UNITS - (UC:CSU) This course explores psychological aspects of human sexuality. It emphasizes the effect of sexual development and functioning, on self concept and sexual identity. Topics included are: history of sexuality; myths and fallacies; physiology of sexuality; sexually transmitted diseases; paraphilias and sexual orientation. LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009 - 179 - PSYCHOLOGY 60 Stress Management 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course examines methods of identifying and managing environmental, organizational, social and internal stress in an effort to promote more effective coping on the part of the individual in occupational, interpersonal and everyday life situations. PSYCHOLOGY 63 Alcohol/Drug Studies: Prevention and Education 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course introduces students to prevention and education of alcohol, drug problems and HIV/AIDS among various populations. The techniques of prevention and education in the community, family, school, worksite, and healthcare facilities will be emphasized. PSYCHOLOGY 64 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Physiological Effects 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course is an introduction to the: physiology and psychopharmacology of drugs and alcohol, theories of addiction, historical overview of treatment, drug classification, social policy and drug abuse, and the issues of relapse, rehabilitation and recovery. PSYCHOLOGY 65 Chemical Dependency, Intervention, Treatment and Recovery 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course introduces the student to the processes of treatment and recovery of alcohol and drug abuse among various populations. An overview of the causes, treatment, models, and recovery, relapse, rehabilitation, and aftercare is emphasized. PSYCHOLOGY 66 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course will apply the theories and research evidence in cognitive psychology to enhance the ability to effectively solve problems, make decisions, and think creatively. Practice with a variety of problems and simulations will take place to ensure the learning and retention of these critical thinking skills. PSYCHOLOGY 67 Counseling Techniques for Chemically Addicted 3 UNITS - (CSU) This course will focus on the environment of chemical dependency counseling and the issues of the paraprogessional in alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities. Case management in a multi-discipline team will be emphasized. All aspects of modern treatment techniques will be covered in class. PSYCHOLOGY 72 Introduction to Psychology Journal Research 3 UNITS - (CSU) Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent. This course teaches psychology majors how to prepare a professional paper for the American Psychological Association (APA). Activities of this course include: field trips to university reference libraries and interpretation of journals.
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