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retical concepts and practical skills. The course
will include practical exercises in the vari ous
techniques and methods specifically used in the
human services fi eld. Prerequi sites: Completion
of HUS 112 and PSY 101, with a grade of C or
better or instructor permission.
PSY 201 Social Psychology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will examine individual human behavior
in social contexts. The cognitive, symbolic
interaction, exchange, role-refer ence group,
and dramaturgical approaches are explored.
An emphasis will be placed on language and
communication, inter group conflict and conflict
resolution , social judgments and decisions attitudes,
perceptions of others, social influence,
attraction, aggression, and group pressure.
PSY 202 Developmental Disabilities and
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will present an overview of current
theoretical and philosophical perspec tives
relating to the day-to-day problems of those
with mental, physical and develop mental disabilities
including mental retarda tion, autism,
cerebral palsy, epilepsy, TBI and other nervous
symptom disorders. The rehabilitation process
will be exam ined, including the history and
background, legislation, basic principles and
philosophy. Also considered are the steps in the
reha bilitation process, historical attitudes toward
people with disabilities, the medical model and
independent living programs. Course content
and activities will enable students to recognize
ways in which dis ability affects individuals as
members of families, groups, organizations
and com munities. Course focus will also be on
exploring techniques used in various life stages
and reviewing innovative ways to overcome
apathy and discrimination in populations. Additional
focus will be on developing the knowledge
and basic skills necessary for rehab goal planning,
func tional assessment, and direct skills
teach ing along with job development, analysis,
matching and retention. Major emphasis is given
to the operation of the state voca tion/federal
system. Ethical and legal issues such as selfdetermination,
strate gies for independence and
nondiscrimina tion will be addressed.
PSY 204 Vocational Aspects of Disability
and Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 hrs/wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The purpose of this course will be to present a
survey of the historical, sociological, theoretical,
legislative and operational foundation of vocational
rehabilitation counseling and service delivery
along with the vocational aspects of disability.
Specifically how these issues relate to persons
with disabilities, to include, physical, intellectual,
behavioral and psychological will be addressed.
Students will examine and analyze philosophical,
historical, legislative and organizational structures;
vocational rehabilitation and related programs;
referral and service delivery systems; the
vocational rehabilitation process; administration
of rehabilitation programs and professional and
ethical issues. Prerequisites: PSY 101 and HIS
112 with a grade of “C” or better.
PSY 210 Behavior Analysis and
Management
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course presents a framework for observing,
analyzing, and managing behavior. The principles
of operant condi tioning will be discussed, emphasizing
ways the environment can be managed so
that the individual’s behaviors can be man aged
within family, school and other social services
agencies, and work settings. Pre requisite: PSY
101 or instructor permission.
PSY 212 Abuse, Trauma and Recovery
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course examines human adaptations to
traumatic events including various types and
sources of violence and abuse. The historical
and social contexts in which abuse and trauma
are identified will be explored. Stages of recovery,
and an inter vention framework for the human
service worker with traumatized people
will be examined. Topics included: domestic
vio lence, sexual abuse, workplace violence of
people over the life course. Prerequisite: HUS
112 with a grade of C or better or instructor permission.
PSY 296 Special Topics in Psychology
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The students in this course will analyze selected
topics in psychology. These topics will analyze
various individual and social patterns in contemporary
psychology. The special topic analyzed
is not a regular course offering of the social
sciences department. Since the topic covered
in this class differs from year to year, students
should seek further information from the instructor
before registering regarding the particular
topic that will be analyzed. Possi ble areas to
be analyzed include: counsel ing, industrial organizational,
professional issues and ethics,
research methods, cog nitive, developmental,
family, social, and general. Possible topics to be
addressed include: close relationships, personality,
abnormal psychology and diagnosis, and
persuasion.
Real Estate (REE)
REE 101 Sales Agent Course: Real Estate
4 Credits (4 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
4 Hrs/Wk (4 Hrs. Lecture *15 wks
This course provides the student with suffi cient
competency in Real Estate to sit for the Maine
Real Estate Commission Sales Agent Exam.
Students who successfully complete this course
can apply for the exam. Topics will include
license and con tract law, the listing process,
types of mort gages, real estate math, and the
negotiating and closing process. This course is
subject to annual review and approval by the
Maine Real Estate Commission.
Religion (REL)
REL 101 Comparative Religion
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Are religious beliefs vastly different from one another?
Are they a major cause of strife around
the world or a source of peace? Where are the
similarities? Can religions even exist in our hectic
21st Century world? Can science and religion
coexist? Does God even exist? Comparative
religions will look for answers by examining the
major religious traditions of the world. From the
West – Christianity, Judaism, Islam. From the
East – Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism. In addition,
we’ll explore some of the lesser known beliefs
such as Native American beliefs, Paganism,
Wicca, Scientology, and others. We’ll be following
a text, but the course will also include several
primary sources and religious documents for a
more comprehensive understanding. Prerequisites:
Successful completion of both a) CMCC
writing assessment, or ESL 101 or instructor
permission, and b) CMCC reading assessment
of ENG 050.
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