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  • PSYC 319: Positive Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines and applies current research in positive psychology. Specific attention will be paid to areas of human strength, happiness, resilience, hope, optimism, positive relationships, and flow. Student readings and written work will reinforce connections between theoretical/research derived concepts, with personal understanding of the current science.
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  • PSYC 320: Deviant Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an in-depth examination of the origins and causes of deviant behavior, with an emphasis on the interplay between societal influences and psychological motivations to engage in deviance, both criminal and non-criminal. Major areas include: criminal behavior, sexual deviations, prostitution, juvenile delinquency, suicide, obesity, and drug addiction.
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  • PSYC 321: Psych Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the theory and application of assessment of human behaviors in psychological settings, including clinical-counseling, rehabilitative, forensic, educational, and organizational. The course teaches students to be informed, ethical consumers and critical thinkers regarding the development and use of psychological tests and assessments. It will prepare students to critically evaluate assessment reports in a variety of areas and be a foundation for later graduate training.
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  • PSYC 330: Psychology of Gender

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the psychology of gender, including both theoretical perspectives and lived experience, while relying on sound research methodology. Some of the topics will include development of gender identity, gender-based stereotypes and biases, gender differences, gender equality and social justice, and the ways in which gender can influence work, relationships, reproduction, sexuality, mental and physical health, and experiences of violence
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  • PSYC 331: Psychology of Race

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with a critical understanding of the psychological factors that lead to prejudice, discrimination, and racism. Incorporating psychology race theory and current events, this course is designed to develop a critical awareness of racism and racial inequalities from a psychological perspective, explore psychological mechanisms that perpetuate racial oppression, analyze theories designed to reduce prejudice, and critically think about and analyze your personal perspective on race.GC
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  • PSYC 332: Stress Management

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines the historical psychosomatic and behavioral medicine stress research that explored the effect of human and animal stress reactions to health and disease outcomes. Students will apply theory to behavioral and cognitive approaches to identify demands, challenges and threats in an environment, and develop theoretically accurate approaches to address those stressors. Students will learn develop and be able demonstrate active and passive stress management protocols useful as personal tools or within individual or counseling contexts.
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  • PSYC 335: Psych Disorders

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the history of psychological disorders and provides a scientific study of the assessment, symptoms, causes, and treatments of maladaptive behavior and psychological disorders defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This course addresses major theoretical models of psychopathology, focusing attention on empirically based methods used to modify, change, or prevent maladaptive thinking and behavior.
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  • PSYC 336: Psych of Personality

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Introduces the field of personality psychology, including scientific and theoretical orientations to self and personality. The course emphasizes both the research methodologies used to examine and assess personality and the theoretical conclusions that have been reached from different perspectives. Students will engage in critical analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of both established and emerging personality theories, as well as the characteristics of a healthy personality and how that informs a wellness approach in psychology.
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  • PSYC 337: Child Psyc Disorders

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Examines theory, research, and evidence-based practices related to child psychological disorders. Surveys the prevalence, etiology, assessment/diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of neurodevelopmental disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, and internalizing disorders that affect children.
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  • PSYC 340: Helping Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides students with the knowledge to develop effective helping and interpersonal skills for conducting counseling with adults. The primary emphasis of this course is on the following: 1) development of counseling skills through observing role-plays and peer practice, and 2) application of counseling skills to actual practice.
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