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BATON ROUGE CAMPUS 331
research process and will provide students with
experience in developing and implementing psychological
research. Emphasis is placed on
research designs, methodological procedures, and
technical writing. Prerequisite: PSYC 277.
315. AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
(Credit, 3 hours). An in depth analysis of theories and
research relative to the nature of African-American
psychosocial reality in modern society and throughout
the diaspora. Emphasize the Afrocentric perspective
and focus on such issues as: concepts of black psychology,
models of black personality, black mental
health, approaches to the treatment and prevention of
mental disorders in African-Americans, and models
of Western/European racism. Cannot be used by psychology
majors to meet the African-American experience
requirement.
316/318. SEMINAR IN PSYCHOLOGY
(Credit, 3 hours). An intensive study of one of the
various topics in psychology.
323. PSCHOLOGY OF THE AFRICAN-
AMERICAN CHILD (Credit, 3 hours). An
indebt analysis of theories and research relative to
the study of the African-American child.
Examines the socioenviromental factors that influence
the socialization and development of African-
American children in modern American society.
325. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDIES
OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND OTHER
ADDICTIONS (Credit, 3 hours). Designed to
inform students of the causes and consequences of
addictions as they relate to the individual, family,
and community. Students will acquire knowledge
related to the types and processes of treatment
planning, case management, client education,
referral, and preventions. Competencies for certification
in Louisiana are discussed.
330. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND HUMAN
BEHAVIOR (Credit, 3 hours). Addresses issues
related to repeated pathological use of drugs,
including alcohol, which causes physical, psychological,
economical, legal, and/or social harm to
the users or to others affected by the user’s behavior.
Students will also become familiar with etiology,
the diagnosis, and prognosis of various addictive
behaviors. Multiple perspectives will be covered
ranging from political and legal to scientific
and medical to the addicts themselves.
335. THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO SUB-
STANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (Credit, 3
hours). Designed to help students develop skills
required to render professional guidance to
abusers of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Students will be trained to assist clients in gaining
insight into their addictive disorders as well as
learn to overcome those behaviors in order to
maintain a drug-free life style. In addition, students
will become familiar with detoxification
management programs and relapse prevention.
342. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (Credit, 3 hours).
An introduction to the study of how people’s
thoughts, feelings, and actions are affected by the
behavior of others.
350. INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL
PSYC-HOLOGY (Credit, 3 hours). A survey
course providing exposure to organizational psychology
and human resource management, as well
as motivational and environmental factors influencing
behavior in the work setting.
360. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING (Credit, 3
hours). An introductory survey course emphasizing
the principles of psychological testing. A number
of psychological tests of various kinds including
substance abuse are critically evaluated and the
importance of reliability and validity are stressed.
Prerequisite: PSYC 274
370. PSYCHOLOGY OF SEXUALITY (Credit,
3 hours). A comprehensive course designed to
familiarize students with aspects of sexuality, from
biological factors responsible for gender development
through human sexual behavior. Such topics
as alterations in sexual behavior, sex roles, and
contemporary issues will be covered.
377. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(Credit, 3 hours). An introduction to the relationship
between the biological and psychological
bases of human behavior. Topics include basic biological
and neurological processes, assessment of
these processes, and in-depth examination of neural
and brain functioning, and how these interact
with the sensory system to influence behavior.
Hands-on experiences required.