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. *Crosslisted 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. 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
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. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. Prerequisite: Previous Psychology classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment.
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. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. Prerequisite: 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
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. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. 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. *NOTE: TBA (to be arranged) hours are included in the total hours listed above. Prerequisite: READ-063 (with a grade of C or better) or placement test eligibility. --Not transferable
READ 098
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.
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, tone, source evaluation, patterns of organization, fact and opinion, inferences, and others. Prerequisite: READ-064 (with a grade of C or better) and ENGL-062 or placement test eligibility. Recommended Preparation: ENGL-098.
--Transfers to CSU only
--Not transferable
--Transfers to CSU only
Public Administration PA 101
3 units
Mt. San Jacinto College 2013-2014 Catalog
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Note: Repeatability Laws have changed, see the Course Repeatability policy under the General Regulations section for additional information.