Psychology A100-
Intro to Psychology
(3)
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human mental processes and human behavior. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A100H-
Honors Intro Psychology
(3)
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human mental processes and human behavior. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A105-
Psychology of Women
(3)
Evaluates traditional theories of the psychology of women and how they relate to women today. Will examine what science has taught us about the nature of women and how their psychology is both similar to and different from that of men. Topics include communication styles, social relationships, body image, sexuality, motherhood, work, and physical and mental health. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A110-
Psychology of Adjustmnt
(3)
The study of concepts and principles of personal and social adjustment. Theories (e.g., biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic) of healthy adjustment are explored and coupled with personal discipline and responsibility of the individual student. The material is geared to be relevant and applicable to contemporary society. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A125-
Intro to Counseling
(4)
Designed for students who seek to acquire a basic understanding of helping roles in the mental health profession. Theoretical and practical approaches to treating emotionally, developmentally, and cognitively impaired clients will be explored within the context of the rehabilitation and recovery model and other treatment models. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A130-
Human Life Span Dvelpmnt
(3)
Psychological study of human development across the lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems. Institutions impacting each stage of development also addressed. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A140-
Psych Adult Development
(3)
A study of human development from late adolescence through the stages of early, middle and late adulthood. Emphasis will be on theories of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A150-
Developmental Psychopathology
(3)
An overview of child and adolescent psychopathology. Topics explored include the classification, assessment, course, etiology, prevention, and treatment of disorders associated with infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. Risk and protective factors as well as gender and cultural differences in developmental psychopathology will also be examined. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A158-
Abnormal Psychology
(3)
A survey of abnormal psychology, models of abnormal behavior, assessment and classification of mental disorders, etiology and treatment, and legal and ethical issues. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Psychology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A160-
Stats for Behavior Sci
(3)
Emphasizes the calculation, interpretation, and application of descriptive and inferential statistics in the behavioral sciences. Topics include research methods, mathematical concepts, distributions, estimation, correlation, regression, sampling and probability, hypothesis testing, z and t Tests, ANOVA, and nonparametric tests. Students completing Mathematics A160 may petition for alternative credit for Psychology A160. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A165-
Intro Human Sexuality 1
(3)
Interdisciplinary approach to psychological, social, and physiological aspects of sexuality. Same as Sociology A165. Students completing Psychology A165 may not receive credit for Sociology A165. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A175-
Human Sexuality 2
(3)
An advanced course on human sexuality in which the social-psychological factors that affect sexual behavior will be explored. This course will examine the extent to which knowledge, preferences, lifestyle, awareness, and education affect sexuality. Same as Sociology A175. Students completing Psychology A175 may not receive credit for Sociology A175.May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Psychology A165 or Sociology A165. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A185-
Prin of Psychology
(3)
This course emphasizes contemporary interests, recent discoveries, and classic studies in psychology, with attention to developmental psychology, physiological psychology, abnormal psychology and the other subfields. PREREQUISITE: Psychology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A199-
Current Topics in Psych
(0.5-3)
Current topics and issues in psychology are discussed. A different topic is offered for each course in the sequence A through D. Each topic may be taken only once. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A200-
Positive Psychology
(3)
Focus on presenting practical ways to promote and maintain well-being and happiness by managing emotions, strengthening positive character traits, and fostering better relationships. Topics include compassion, mindfulness, creativity and flow, self-knowledge, self-esteem, love, parenting, friendships, work ethics and achievement, spirituality, tolerance, resilience and humor. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A215-
Behavior Mod/Assertion
(2)
Designed to teach cognitive and behavioral change techniques. Specific behavior change programs especially relevant to personal and social behaviors such as assertiveness are taught and rehearsed. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A220-
Psych of Personality
(3)
A survey of the various personality theories and their application to therapy, individual self-growth and understanding. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Psychology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A235-
Psychosocial Rehab/Recovery
(3)
Introduces and familiarizes students with recovery and rehabilitation methods that address co-occurring disorders, family support, work, and education support. Introduces the student to community resources that will aid them in assisting individuals with housing, employment, dual diagnosis services, transportation, and other social services as part of the recovery process. ADVISORY: Psychology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A245-
Field Work/Mental Hlth Wrkrs
(3)
Eligibility based on successful audition. Auditions will be held during the first week of classes. This course may be taken four times. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Psychology A250-
Physiological Psychology
(3)
This course is an examination of the relationships between the brain and behavior and their application to self-management. The anatomy and physiology of the following will be explored: neurological disorders and their treatments, sensation, perception, sexuality, drug use, emotion, sleep, learning, memory, and internal bodily states. This course may also be offered online. ADVISORY: Psychology A100. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A260-
Social Psychology
(3)
Topics explored include self-perceptions, attitudes and behavior, group influence and persuasion, attraction and relationships, stereotypes, prejudice, aggression, helping, and the application of social psychology to health, business, and law. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A270-
Psychology of Learning
(3)
Investigates types of learning, the background and research that led to their discovery, and current models of learning, memory, and problem solving. Critical and analytical thinking applied to instances of everyday learning and memory. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Psychology A280-
Intro Expermntl Methods
(4)
This course addresses the principles and techniques which enter into experimental research concerning behavior and emphasizes designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research in the behavioral sciences. PREREQUISITE: Psychology A100 and Psychology A160 or Mathematics A160 or Mathematics A160H or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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