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PSYCHOLOGY 24<br />

Scholastic and Personal Development<br />

3 UNITS - NDC<br />

For students who wish to relearn and improve skills necessary for college<br />

success. Helps students formulate personal goals, increase motivation, and<br />

develop self-discipline with psychological techniques. Includes stress and<br />

time management, study skills, and memory techniques.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 27<br />

Online and Software Resources for Human Services<br />

1 UNIT<br />

This course provides Human Services majors with a basic introduction to<br />

pertinent computer resources currently being utilized by human services<br />

professionals. Hands-on training will allow students to become familiar with<br />

software and online resources commonly being used.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 41<br />

Life Span Psychology: From Infancy to Old Age<br />

3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade.<br />

This course familiarizes the student with physical, cognitive and social growth<br />

and change affecting individuals during their many life stages. Periods<br />

examined include prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and old age.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 43<br />

Principles of Group Dynamics I<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

Advisory: English 28/31 or concurrent enrollment in Learning Skills 1 and/or 7.<br />

This is an introduction to the dynamics of group interactions with an emphasis<br />

upon the individual’s first hand experience as the group studies itself. Students<br />

are evaluated on a credit/no credit basis.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 44<br />

Principles of Group Dynamics II<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Psychology 43 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.<br />

This course covers the role of group processes in changing behavior, as well<br />

as the principle modes of counseling and therapy. Also covered are the<br />

principles of verbal and nonverbal communication, modes of learning, key<br />

concepts that enhance learning and significant communication.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 45<br />

Issues in Human Service Careers<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Psychology 44 and Psychology 81 with satisfactory grades or<br />

equivalent.<br />

This is a course in how to survive in the real world of work in Human Services.<br />

It will integrate the psychological theory learned in previous classes with<br />

practice. The course covers specialized areas of psychology such as crisis<br />

intervention, psychopharmacology, counseling ethics, and interviewing.<br />

Included are techniques for agency survival such as job interviewing, report<br />

writing and resource referral.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 52<br />

Psychological <strong>As</strong>pects of Human Sexuality<br />

3 UNITS - (UC:CSU)<br />

This course explores psychological aspects of human sexuality. It emphasizes<br />

the effect of sexual development and functioning, on self concept and sexual<br />

identity. Topics included are: history of sexuality; myths and fallacies;<br />

physiology of sexuality; sexually transmitted diseases; paraphilias and sexual<br />

orientation.<br />

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />

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PSYCHOLOGY 60<br />

Stress Management<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course examines methods of identifying and managing environmental,<br />

organizational, social and internal stress in an effort to promote more effective<br />

coping on the part of the individual in occupational, interpersonal and everyday<br />

life situations.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 63<br />

Alcohol/Drug Studies: Prevention and Education<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course introduces students to prevention and education of alcohol, drug<br />

problems and HIV/AIDS among various populations. The techniques of<br />

prevention and education in the community, family, school, worksite, and<br />

healthcare facilities will be emphasized.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 64<br />

Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse and<br />

Physiological Effects<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course is an introduction to the: physiology and psychopharmacology<br />

of drugs and alcohol, theories of addiction, historical overview of treatment,<br />

drug classification, social policy and drug abuse, and the issues of relapse,<br />

rehabilitation and recovery.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 65<br />

Chemical Dependency, Intervention, Treatment and<br />

Recovery<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course introduces the student to the processes of treatment and recovery<br />

of alcohol and drug abuse among various populations. An overview of the<br />

causes, treatment, models, and recovery, relapse, rehabilitation, and aftercare<br />

is emphasized.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 66<br />

Introduction to Critical Thinking<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course will apply the theories and research evidence in cognitive<br />

psychology to enhance the ability to effectively solve problems, make<br />

decisions, and think creatively. Practice with a variety of problems and<br />

simulations will take place to ensure the learning and retention of these critical<br />

thinking skills.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 67<br />

Counseling Techniques for Chemically Addicted<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

This course will focus on the environment of chemical dependency counseling<br />

and the issues of the paraprogessional in alcohol and drug abuse treatment<br />

facilities. Case management in a multi-discipline team will be emphasized.<br />

All aspects of modern treatment techniques will be covered in class.<br />

PSYCHOLOGY 72<br />

Introduction to Psychology Journal Research<br />

3 UNITS - (CSU)<br />

Prerequisite: Psychology 1 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.<br />

This course teaches psychology majors how to prepare a professional paper<br />

for the American Psychological <strong>As</strong>sociation (APA). Activities of this course<br />

include: field trips to university reference libraries and interpretation of journals.

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