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Majors and Courses of InstructionPsychology262. Health Psychology (DiLillo)The study of the role that psychological and behavioral factors play in physical illness, and in themaintenance and restoration of health. Among topics covered are: the bio-psycho-social modelof health and illness, stress, personality and disease, pain, health promotion, and the possiblecontribution of psychological factors to several major physical disorders. The role of individualbehavior in maintaining health and producing illness, as well as behavior-based treatment ofphysical disorders are also addressed. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. F, S. Tier 2 course.(Formerly listed as PSYC 324.)264. Organizational Behavior (Leavy)The application of psychological theory and research to human management. Topics include:social perception, personality, leadership styles, communications, job motivation and satisfaction,decision-making strategies, work stress, career development, personnel selection and training, workgroups and teams, and organizational change. Also listed as EMAN 264. Prerequisite: C- or betterin 110. F, S. Tier 2 course. (Formerly listed as PSYC/EMAN 325.)265. Behavior Modification (DiLillo)Behavior modification is a comprehensive technology for the improvement of behavior based onscientifically derived and empirically demonstrated principles of learning. Behavior modificationhas been applied to a wide variety of populations and many different types of issues. This course isdesigned to give students fundamental knowledge concerning the philosophy, history, principles,and procedures used in behavior modification. Additionally, students will formulate, design,conduct, write, and present a self-modification project using an empirically based intervention.Prerequisites: 110 and two Tier 2 courses. F. Tier 3 course.282. Adolescent Psychology (Bunnell)The psychological and physical development of adolescent males and females. Topics includepubertal change, cognitive development, peer influence, adolescent sexual activity, delinquency,substance abuse, and adjustment problems. Prerequisite: C- or better in 110. S. Tier 2 course.(Formerly listed as PSYC 335.)284. Psychological Adjustment (Freeman)The study of the psychological process of adapting to, coping with, and managing the problems,challenges, and demands of everyday life. This course is about adjusting to challenges as one gets onwith the business of living: building relationships, becoming educated, establishing careers, gettingolder. Adjustment involves understanding the nature of personality, interpersonal relationships,stress, work, love, aging, gender, sexuality, and physical and mental health. Prerequisite: C- or betterin 110. S. Tier 2 course. (Formerly listed as PSYC 222.)295. Counseling and Student Personnel Work in Higher Education (0.5 units; Staff)Laboratory and didactic experience in communication and counseling skills and in program developmentand administrative skills. Enrollment limited to resident hall assistants. Prerequisite: 110. F.300.7. Psychological, Behavioral, and Social Issues in Public Health (DiLillo)This course is designed to introduce students to the basic tenets, applications, and research methodsin public health, with a focus on relevant psychological, behavioral, and social issues in the field.The course will provide a historical perspective on the contributions and role of public health,and will survey the relevant core disciplines such as epidemiology, health behavior and promotion,maternal and child health, and health care systems. Discussion of current events, issues, and246