Cazenovia College 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

SB 311 Contemporary Ethnic
Families
3 credits (AS)
This course examines the manner in
which race, class and ethnicity affect
family functioning styles in relation to a
number of societal institutions.
Students will be exposed to an
overview of the uniquely diverse
mixture of backgrounds found in
American family life, and will examine
their own ethno-cultural backgrounds
to determine their impact on life
experiences and choices. Students will
also consider practical issues of
applying the knowledge of ethnocultural
factors to their particular
major. (Offered spring term)
Prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to
Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to
Sociology or SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology or SB 201 Multicultural
Contributions
SB 322 Psychology Applied to
Organizational Behavior
3 credits (AS)
This course explores the complexity of
behavior within organizational settings
and helps students develop the social
interaction abilities necessary for
professional success. Specific areas of
focus include group dynamics, intergroup
relations, interview skills,
familiarity with testing in industry,
organizational communication, personmachine
interactions and effective
styles of leadership. Prerequisite: SB 120
Introduction to Psychology or SB 130
Introduction to Sociology
SB 323 Abnormal Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course is an introduction to the
issues and problems associated with
defining, understanding, and relating to
maladaptive behavior. The major
schools of thought and systems of
classifying abnormal behavior are
presented and discussed. Questions
relating to diagnosis, treatment and
research are raised and societal issues
concerning maladaptive behavior are
examined. (Offered fall term)
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
SB 324 Childhood Disorders
3 credits (AS)
This course considers basic issues in
the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment
of common behavioral disorders and
developmental deviation. Topics
included are antisocial behavior,
hyperactivity, autism, mental
retardation, and specific learning
disabilities. Students examine possible
short-term and long-term
consequences of these disorders for
both the child and his or her family.
Prerequisites: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology and SB 121 Child Psychology or
SB 122 Adolescent Psychology
SB 325 Educational Psychology
3 credits (AS)
This course is a study of psychological
principles and research as applied to
classroom organization, teaching,
learning and the various psychological
tests used in the school setting.
Prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to
Psychology
SB 326 Personality Theories
3 credits (AS)
This course provides an overview of
the nature of personality theory as well
as comprehensive summaries of
specific theories of personality. Works
of Freud, Adler, Jung, Horney, Sullivan,
Fromm, and others are considered.
Students examine theories concerning
the nature and development of human
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