Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading Level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior through an exploration of the major concepts and research in the field of psychology.  The course provides the basic foundation for more advanced courses in psychology.  (UC, CSU, CAN PSY 2)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: PSYCH 1; reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to explore the process of human adjustment by examining the assumption of mental health, how personality develops, the types of deviant behavior, the process of creativity, the varieties of psychotherapy, and the application of adjustment concepts to social situations.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: PSYCH 1; reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an introduction of the application of the scientific method to the analysis of behavior.  Experimental techniques, designs, examination of experimental assumptions, limitations and advantages, as well as student participation are stressed.  This course is designed for behavioral and social science majors.
(UC, CSU, CAN PSY 8)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading level II or concurrent enrollment in reading.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of lifespan psychology from conception through aging and dying.  The impact of family, culture, and socio-economic factors is stressed. Theoretical understanding of lifespan issues provide the student with a foundation for exploration of his/her practical implications at each stage of development. (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: PSYCH 1; Reading Level II or concurrent enrollment in reading.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of abnormal behavior as delineated in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders."  Topics include classifications, clinical pictures, casual factors, treatment, and outcomes of maladaptive patterns, assessment, therapy, and prevention. (CSU)
 

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to present the resources in cities and counties in order to prevent and reduce health and safety problems relating to drug and alcohol use.  The student learns a variety of community-based prevention strategies and puts these strategies into practice. Issues related to public, social, and retail environments as well as the role media plays in our homes and communities are discussed. The student gains an understanding of what community initiatives are and what is required to put a variety of environmental prevention strategies to work. (CSU)
 

Units: 1.5
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to develop the student's basic understanding of the cause as well as some efforts to deal with prevention efforts to stop an individual from using drugs or alcohol. Principles of individual prevention efforts, which aid the human services worker in mobilizing the community are included. The information provides the student with the skill to utilize the neighborhood resources to arrange education programs directed toward providing youth with positive assets for dealing with peer pressure. The course aids the human services student in establishing a positive working relationship with the community. (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is the study of the values, problems, issues, concerns and counseling needs of special population groups. Topics include understanding cultural influences in psychological development and other areas of psychology such as intelligence, motivation, personality, information processing, emotions, sexuality and disorders. The course includes exploration of stereotyping, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors in the development of diverse groups. (CSU)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading level II; MATH 82 or 84A and 84B, each with a grade of "C" or better.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to acquaint the student with elementary techniques used in statistical analysis.  Emphasis is on descriptive statistics, elementary probability concepts, probability distributions, statistical inference, and simple linear regression analysis, with applications in business administration, education, natural sciences, psychology, and social science.  A graphing calculator is recommended.  Instructor demonstrations utilize the TI-83 calculator. (UC, CSU, CAN STAT 2)
 

Units: 1 - 2
Prerequisites: Reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of psychology not already covered by the existing curricula.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 1
Prerequisites: Reading level II or concurrent enrollment in reading.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to acquaint students with the role stress plays in the lives of all individuals.  The course focuses on the effects of stress and how to manage stress.  (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: Reading level II or concurrent enrollment in reading.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an in-depth examination of the physiological, psychological and social nature of stress and relaxation. The participant learns the use of psychological principles and methods in adapting to life situations. (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a study of the changes that occur in sensory and motor functioning, perception, memory, emotions, intelligence, and personality of the aging person.   Attention Is given to social cultural, and economic factors that impinge upon aging persons and current programs that attempt to deal with these factors.  (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a survey of the physiological, social, and behavioral aspects of human sexuality.  The course is academic rather than therapeutic.  (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an introduction to the counseling process through examination of the roles and characteristics of the counselor and the client.  Basic skills involved in problem identification and problem solving are discussed and practiced through simulated role situations. (CSU)
 

Units:2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a review of basic client interview skills for the counselor.  The course explores establishing rapport with clients, enlisting the client in the development of treatment plans, and making appropriate client referrals.  Students practice active listening and other communication skills in simulated client interview settings.  (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a review of basic skills for effective and efficient case work management including goal analysis, identification and specification of client objectives, case planning, client contracting, data collection and record keeping, and client progress evaluation and reporting.  Skills are applied using actual examples.  Participants write case plans, client contracts and treatments goals, and demonstrate mastery of all other case work management skills.  (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 1, PSYCH 44, or SOCIO 1A; reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences in human service agencies.  Students observe professional staffs working with clients in public agencies: One hour in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory in psychology theory courses.
(UC, CSU)
 

Units: 1 - 2
Prerequisites: Completion of a concurrent enrollment in EDCU 10, PSYCH 1, PSYCH 44, or SOCIO 1A; reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to have on-the-job learning experiences in human services agencies.  Students observe professional staff working with clients in public agencies.  One hour in class is required each week to integrate practical experiences with theory learned in psychology courses.
(UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 1; reading level II.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to stress basic skills for effective one-to-one counseling in human service programs through discussion and simulated counseling situations.  Participants examine their own counseling styles and identify needed modifications with the assistance of the instructor and peers.  (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: Reading level II; completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 1.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a review of group counseling methods with an emphasis on an eclectic approach to group facilitation.  Learning is derived from experiences in simulated group interaction and from subsequent analysis with the instructor and peers.  Participants learn to identify personal style as group leaders and describe modifications needed in group facilitation techniques.  (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is examination of principles and methods related to understanding and working with families in human service programs.  Family systems and interactions are explored through a review of current articles and demonstration of intervention methods in simulated family counseling situations.  Participants identify personal styles as family counselors and describe modifications needed to improve family counseling skills.  (CSU)
 

Units: 1 - 2
Prerequisites: Presentation of a project acceptable to the instructor and the division chairpersons; Psychology 1, 3 or 4 with grade of "B" or better.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to allow qualified students to do advanced work in the field.  The course includes research directed reading, field work, or other advanced study.  The course may be repeated for maximum of four units. (UC, CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an overview of the field of substance abuse counseling.  Emphasis is placed on career challenges and opportunities.  Evaluation, assessment, and counseling methods are discussed.  Legal and community resources available to provide assistance are explored.  (CSU)
 

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to give students a basic pharmacology of the drugs of abuse as well as some effective skills to deal with the lifestyle of the abuser.  The information provided aids human services students in establishing a positive counseling relationship with drug dependent individuals and in giving individuals life-skills. (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PSYCH 1 or SOCIO 1A.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a study of the dynamics of child abuse.  Emphasis is placed on learning to understand prevention and intervention services for victims of child abuse and their families.  Legal and community resources available to victims and families are explored.  (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is a study of the sexual assault of adults and children.  Legal and community resources available to victims and families are explored.  Emphasis is placed on learning to provide crisis interventions for survivors of sexual assault and their families.  (CSU)
 

Units: 2
Prerequisites: None.
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is an overview of the field of gerontology counseling.  Emphasis is placed on career challenges and opportunities in the field of gerontology and as specialists working with geriatrics.  Emphasis will be placed on an exploration of available resources in the areas of medical health care professionals, research findings, legal ramifications and various governmental and private agencies working in the field of gerontology.  (CSU)
 

Units: 0.5 - 3
Prerequisites: None. 
Limitations on Enrollment: None.
Advisories: None.

This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of Psychology not covered by the existing curriculum. Units earned in this course do not count toward an associate degree.