Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY
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Courses <strong>Of</strong>fered<br />
PSY 343 Psychology of Dreams<br />
3 hours, 3 credits<br />
A basic course dealing with the theoretical and research aspects of<br />
dreams and the psychology of the dream process. Lectures,<br />
discussions and readings focus on the use of dreams in<br />
psychotherapy, understanding unconscious communication in dreams<br />
and recent developments in dream interpretation.<br />
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSY 242 or PSY 243<br />
PSY 350 Advanced Topics in Chemical Dependency<br />
Counseling (Same course as CSL 350)<br />
3 hours, 3 credits<br />
This course provides instruction in specific counseling concepts and<br />
skills focused upon alcoholism and substance abuse counseling.<br />
Students learn about client assessment, treatment planning, case<br />
management, clinical record keeping, discharge planning, counseling<br />
roles and settings, family and community education, and vocational<br />
counseling.<br />
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSY 266, PSY 268 and<br />
PSY 331/CSL 331<br />
PSY 372 Psychology of <strong>Criminal</strong> Behavior<br />
3 hours, 3 credits<br />
A study of the psychological bases and dynamics of criminal<br />
behavior. Topics to be discussed include the "antisocial personality,"<br />
the psychopath, psychosis and crime, alcoholism and drug abuse, the<br />
adolescent offender, the female offender, "sex" offenders and white<br />
collar crime. The varying ways in which the criminal justice system<br />
processes, treats and affects the different types of offenders will also<br />
be discussed.<br />
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and PSY 242 or permission of<br />
the section instructor<br />
PSY 378-379 Fieldwork in Forensic Psychology<br />
Hours to be arranged. Each course: 3 credits<br />
Supervised experience assisting psychologists in their assessment,<br />
management and treatment functions. Students will work in an<br />
applied institutional setting, such as a prison, special treatment clinic,<br />
hospital, or rehabilitation setting. Training will include interviewing<br />
and taking case histories, observation, staff and case conferences.<br />
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, PSY 242, and majoring in<br />
Forensic Psychology<br />
PSY 370 Psychology and the Law<br />
(Same course as LAW 370)<br />
3 hours, 3 credits<br />
A critical examination of the relationships between the legal system<br />
and psychological theory, research and practice. Topics include civil<br />
commitment, the rights of mental patients, standards of legal<br />
competence, psychological testimony, predictions of dangerousness,<br />
the insanity defense, child custody disputes and ethical issues in<br />
psychology and the law.<br />
PSY 410 Independent Study<br />
3 hours, 3 credits<br />
A program of reading and reporting planned and carried out under the<br />
guidance of a faculty member. Concerned with a selected topic,<br />
issue, or area of interest in anthropology, psychology, or sociology.<br />
Prerequisites: 12 credits in psychology, and permission of the<br />
chairperson of the department and the section instructor<br />
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, PSY 101, and PSY 242 or<br />
LAW 203<br />
150
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