American family therapists such as Whitaker, Satir, Minuchin and Bowen. But as family therapy travels across the globe, it is changing to fit unique cultures and circumstances. This course explores both American and global models of the family as a living system in which change is best facilitated by considering the family in context. Students will have an opportunity to examine their own family system through a variety of class assignments.
benefits of companion animals, concern for animal rights and animal welfare, the link between cruelty to animals and violence toward humans, individual differences in people’s relationships with animals, and a review of moral and ethical concerns about eating meat, wearing fur, and the use of animals for research and entertainment. In addition to the psychological perspective, this course uses historical, cultural and environmental perspectives to examine the humanother animal bond.
PSY 369 Adult Development & Aging 3 units This course provides an in-depth exploration of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. The student is taught techniques to help the elderly, to support others who care for the elderly, what the student can do to prepare for later life, and how to prepare for their own end of life issues.
PSY 363 Psychopathology: Global Perspectives 3 units This course acquaints the student with the major classification of emotional disturbance, as well as prevalent views of psychopathology and the controversies that surround them. It also offers a description and definition of the major neurotic, psychotic and behavior disorders, including phobias, depression, psychosomatic illness, schizophrenia, and psychopathic behavior. Medical, humanist/ existential, and behaviorist models of psychopathology are compared in terms of definition of symptomology, origin (psychogenesis) of disorder, and description of dynamics.
PSY380A Issues in Chemical Dependency 3 units This course addresses major issues related to chemical dependency and other related addictive processes. It includes a comparative study of different diagnostic, therapeutic, and theoretical approaches to the treatment of substance abuse and codependence in contemporary society.
PSY 364 Principles of Group Counseling 3 units This course examines theories and research about social psychological group processes. Special emphasis is placed on psychological/psychotherapeutic group process, and group process directed toward social support and psychoeducation. The course provides a setting in which students engage in both didactic and experiential learning about group roles, group development and task oriented and not-rational group dynamics. Opportunity is provided for students to develop and demonstrate group facilitation skills.
PSY 394A Special Topics in Psychology 1 unit Every quarter, a variety of one-unit seminars are offered on contemporary topics. See Schedule of Classes for current offerings. May be repeated up to six times.
Quantitative Courses QNT 249 Accounting with Excel 3 units Accounting is the language of business by which we communicate the health or sickness of an enterprise, determine the direction in which it is heading, and measure the results of our business decisions. Understanding the principles and concepts of accounting and finance will prepare you to learn more advanced topics such as business plan preparation and developing a business case to justify the implementation of new policies such a social responsibility and environmental impact programs. You also need to become proficient in the use of Excel for accounting purposes. This course will ensure that students have an understanding of Excel, accounting terminology, accounting principles and concepts, elements of accounting, the four financial statements, and non-financial reporting options. This is a lower division course. Satisfies Quantitative Relationship requirements.
PSY 365 Crisis Assessment and Response 3 units This course will present an overview of the theories, concepts and methods necessary to identify and assess crises in individuals, families and communities, and the intervention strategies available to provide assistance to those in distress. The material will be presented from a psychosociocultural perspective, with attention to clinical, legal and ethical matters providing context for response in a culturally diverse society. PSY 368A Family Systems: Global Perspectives 3 units This course provides an overview of family systems in a global context. Students will explore family structures as manifestations of the cultural groups to which the family belongs, and interventions which reflect those cultural values. First to define family therapy were BA in Liberal Studies -
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