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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.