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  • POL 226: Comparative Politics

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course will introduce students to the processes of World politics. The origin of international governments will be examined in addition to current issues and challenges that have evolved from that structure. The origins of both national and international governments will be assessed with particular focus given to the role of the economy within nation states. Emphasis will be placed the role of international organizations aimed at mediating affairs between international actors. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Examine how political systems are shaped by historical forces, political cultures, the international environment, economic conditions, ideologies, and the decisions of leaders and public participants in politics; Compare institutions, electoral and voting processes, political systems, public policies, and political and economic development of different countries; Assess the ways that ethnic, religious, and other minorities are affected by global decision making and power relations; Apply scientific methodologies within the Political Science discipline, and construct typologies and assess political systems. Prerequisite:    POL 120
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  • PSY 130: Personal and Career Development

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course examines the theoretical and empirical issues related to personal growth and career development. The purpose of this course is to increase self-awareness, understand the career development process, and practice the ability to effect personal change. Emphasis is on self-awareness, personal growth, and career exploration that is examined theoretically and applied to the self and others in a diverse society. Content includes identity development, self-assessment, social influence, self-esteem, mindfulness, career development, and behavior change. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and apply the psychological theories fundamental to identity (self) development, personality, and behavioral change; Demonstrate self-awareness by identifying their personality traits, interests, skills, and values; Identify the factors that contribute to an individual's career development and apply this knowledge to their own career choices; Summarize psychological factors that can influence the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle; Describe how coping strategies, including mindfulness, can be applied to everyday living; Explain how individual differences and worldview may influence beliefs, values, and interaction with others and vice versa. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • PSY 140: General Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This course is a one-semester introduction to the basic principles and major theoretical approaches that are used to explain human behavior, with emphasis on understanding and application of such principles and theories as they relate to ourselves and our surroundings. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain the nature of psychology and describe the methods used by psychologists to study behavior; Identify the major physiological structures involved in the study of behavior; Identify the principles of sensation and perception; Describe current theories of learning and thinking explaining their influence in education, life-span development, and other life situations; Describe the major trends in explaining human emotion and motivation and how they are assessed; Identify the major theories of human personality and development; Evaluate the impact of major trends in analyzing ourselves, interpersonal and social relationships and the origins, classification and treatment of mental disorders; Explain the relationship among physiology, perception, learning, cognition, motivation, and personality, applying them to understanding life situations. Prerequisite:    (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)
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  • PSY 190: Psychology Internship (1 credit)

    1.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designated to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulated a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • PSY 194: Psychology Internship (2 credits)

    2.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designated to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulated a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • PSY 199: Psychology Internship (3 credits)

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designated to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience; Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience; Analyze the culture of the host organization; Analyze an operational process within the work experience; Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication; Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines; Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience; Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved; Formulated a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction; Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor); Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes. Prerequisite:    Internship Requirements: 18 Credits Completed within Last 5 Years; 9 Credits of Course Work in Major; Overall GPA of 2.5 or Higher; Recommendation by DCCC Faculty within Discipline; Resume Submitted to Office of Student Employment Services
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  • PSY 200: Personality Theories

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Emphasis in this course is on the understanding and application of basic concepts of psychodynamic, trait, behavioral, cognitive, and humanistic-existential perspectives to personal and interpersonal functioning. Biological influences on personality are also considered. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Detail the characteristics of psychodynamic theories; Describe the Five-Factor and other trait approaches to personality; Describe behavioral perspectives on personality; Identify the characteristics of cognitive theories of personality; Describe humanistic and existential personality views and the basics of positive psychology; Discuss the role of biological processes in personality development and expression; Explain how an eclectic blend of several major personality theories can be applied to common life situations and experiences. Prerequisite:    PSY 140
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  • PSY 203: Counseling Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    This experiential course is a one-semester introduction to the basic skills used in the helping process. The course is designed for individuals pursuing a career in social work, or other related human service fields of study. The focus is on development, synthesis, analysis and demonstration of critical reasoning in the use of the core skills that facilitate effective and culturally responsive helping relationships. This course includes both didactic instruction and the development of basic techniques through frequent, applied counseling skills lab activities and written self reflection assignments. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply the knowledge, values and skills of the Social Work or Psychology or Counseling profession at the introductory level and analyze the decisions made for use of certain counseling skills in practice lab activities; Demonstrate the effective use of basic counseling skills for introductory practice; Assess self-awareness by personal reflection and self-correction in periodic written personal evaluations showing the development of a professional identity and cultural competency; Analyze and synthesize multiple sources of knowledge, including: prevention, intervention, theory, cultural competency and evaluation in the applied lab activities; Demonstrate, in alignment with the NASW or APA or ACA Standards for Cultural Competency, the introductory level knowledge, values and counseling skills necessary to work from a strengths perspective with diverse populations. Prerequisite:    ENG 100 and (PSY 140 or SWO 101)
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  • PSY 204: Foundations of Addiction

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    In order to develop a greater knowledge of the nature and complexity of addiction, the course provides an introduction to basic principles of psychopharmacology, including the neurochemistry of drug action, chemical signaling in the nervous system, and the anatomy of several neurotransmitter systems, as well as the behavioral assessment of drug effects. Students will develop an understanding of the addiction process utilizing a biopsychosocial perspective that involves knowing about the neurobiological, behavioral and social factors that influence drug use and abuse. Topics examined may include, but are not limited to, addictions to substances as well as other addictive behaviors, various psychopharmacological principles and research techniques, the mechanism of action of several drugs of abuse, and pharmacological treatments for psychological disorders such as Substance Use Disorder and psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders. Prevention and treatment options will be discussed. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological perspectives of addiction; Explain the physiology and neural mechanisms of the addiction process; Identify and describe the mechanism of action of major substances and behaviors of abuse; Examine basic concepts in pharmacology and various psychopharmacological principles and research techniques; Explain the pharmacological treatments for psychological disorders including, but not limited to, Substance Use Disorder and psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorders; Identify programs that provide prevention services as well as those which provide rehabilitation programs and support services; Identify populations where addiction is highly prevalent and explain the psychological and sociological factors that may be contributing to this phenomenon. Prerequisite:    PSY 140 or BIO 110 or BIO 150
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  • PSY 205: Human Sexuality

    3.00 Credits
    Delaware County Community College

    Utilizing a biopsychosocial model, this course seeks to foster healthy attitudes toward sexuality by providing knowledge and having discussions about the formation of sexual beliefs and myths, the anatomy and physiology of human sexual systems, the psychological and social aspects of sex and gender roles, love and sexuality, sexual minorities, and the legal aspects of sexuality. (Note: material of a sensitive nature will be discussed in this course). Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe and explain the nature of human sexuality as a scientific discipline; Describe and analyze major theoretical perspectives of human sexuality from biological, behavioral, social, political, and historical perspectives; Identify and explain different research methods used to examine human sexuality and variations in sexual behavior; Discuss psychological concepts, theories, and research findings to issues addressing human sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation; Understand historical and contemporary issues surrounding sexuality in our society; Demonstrate an understanding of the role of emotions in sexual expression. Prerequisite:    PSY 140 or SOC 110
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