Course Descriptions PSYC-115
3 units
Individual, Family and Group Counseling LEC 48-54 This course provides an in-depth study of theories and practices of individual, group, and family counseling, emphasizing learning and practical skills of counseling. Theories and models for family therapy, theories of stages of group development, techniques for family therapy, and the roles of the facilitator/counselor will be discussed. The student will learn how counselors help clients mobilize his/her problems and/or modify attitudes and values that block the recovery process. *Cross-listed as ADS-115. Prerequisite: ADS-110 or PSYC-110 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
PSYC-120
3 units
Personal and Professional Growth LEC 48-54 This course covers the importance of personal and professional growth for the counselor, certification requirements, professional associations, as well as programs to aid the recovering counselor and counselor burn-out. Basic skills necessary for the effective counselor will be covered such as reading and writing skills, oral communication skills, investigative skills and case writing skills with practical exercises given. Personal skills include assertiveness, problem solving and decision making. Personal assessment will include looking at personal values and attitudes on special issues and the motives and values for selecting counseling as a profession. Prerequisite: ADS-110 or PSYC-110 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
PSYC-125
3 units
Psychology of Aging LEC 48-54 Describes and explains the evolution of adult behavior over the life span. This course includes the study of the nature and changes of aging, related to capacity skills, feelings, emotions, and social behavior. It covers the interrelations of psychological and social aspects of the aging process, with emphasis on the adaptation of the aging individual to society. This is a core course in the Gerontology Certificate/Degree program. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4I --CSU Area(s): D9, E1
PSYC-299
1-3 units
--Transfers to CSU only
Public Administration 3 units
Introduction to Public Administration LEC 48-54 An introduction to the purposes, methods, and characteristics of public management, including organization of public services, roles and relationships of public administrators, accountability and the achievement of public goals. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
PA-102
PA-103
3 units
Public Personnel Administration LEC 48-54 Provides definition, description and evaluation of government personnel systems, explores classification, compensation, recruitment, examination, training, working conditions, incentives, performance ratings, public employee organizations and organizational development in the public service. Prerequisite: None.
Mt. San Jacinto College 2011-2012 Catalog
3 units
Governmental Budgeting LEC 48-54 This course covers the role of the budgetary process in government management and the public sector. It includes environment of budgeting, budget formation, and administration. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
PA-104
3 units
Organizational Problems in Public Administration LEC 48-54 This course covers administrative and management problems as they exist within public organizations and agencies. Identifies theories and approaches which explain internal dynamics and behavior in public organization. It includes policy making analysis, and implementation. Prerequisite: None. --Transfers to CSU only
PA-149
1-4 units
Occupational Internship: Paid 75-300/Unpaid 60-240 Public Administration The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program. This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences, which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. May be taken 4 times for credit. Prerequisite: None. Other Enrollment Criteria: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and have completed one course in the discipline. A training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific information. --Transfers to CSU only
Reading READ-063
Special Projects: Psychology IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Psychology classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
PA-101
--Transfers to CSU only
4 units
Reading Fundamentals LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54 (formerly ENGL-063) This class offers instruction in the fundamentals of reading. Students’ vocabulary and comprehension are assessed, and individual vocabulary programs are assigned. The sequence of skills covered in lecture includes main idea, patterns of organization, fact and opinion, inferences, visual aids for reading, and other developmental strategies to enhance reading success. Prerequisite: None. --Not transferable
READ-064
4 units
Intermediate Reading LEC 48-54/LAB 48-54 (formerly ENGL-064) This course is designed to develop effective reading and clear thinking skills. Students’ vocabulary and comprehension are assessed, and individual programs are assigned. The sequence of skills covered in lecture includes vocabulary in context, main idea, inferential reading, cause and effect, fact and opinion, and others. Prerequisite: READ063 (with a grade of C or better) or placement test eligibility. --Not transferable
READ-098
3 units
College Reading LEC 48-54 This course is designed for students who have a vocabulary base for college-level reading but need improved analytical reading and critical thinking skills. This course focuses on improving comprehension, critical thinking skills with application in the interpretation, analysis, criticism and advocacy of ideas encountered in academic readings. Students read college-level selections from different disciplines and content areas, applying critical analysis to argument validation,
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