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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.?
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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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. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 OR PSCH101 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101
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• PSYC 341: Counseling Theories

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides students with knowledge and experiences in counseling with an emphasis on traditional counseling and psychotherapy theory and skills. The major modalities covered will include examples of Psychoanalytic, Person-centered, Humanistic, Systemic, Brief, and Behavioral, and Cognitive therapies. This course will present an eclectic approach to intervention strategies for dealing with psychological, emotional, relationship, and adjustment problems. Prerequisite:    PSYC100
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• PSYC 350: Psyc Research Lab

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Allows students to use their background in Applied Psychological Statistics (PSYC150) and Research Methods (PSYC250) to design and/or conduct empirical research with human participants. This course affords opportunities for students to improve their information literacy, apply APA ethical standards, and learn to write effectively in psychology. Prerequisite:    PSYC100 AND PSYC150 AND PSYC250 OR PSCH101 OR PSCH160 OR PSCH281 OR PSY100 OR PSY1101 OR PSY202 OR PSY205 OR PSY2206
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• PSYC 355: Health Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines relationships that exist between our behavior, brain and body processes and our environment in the context of healthy behavior and disease. Topics discussed in the course include psychoneuroimmunology, gastrointestinal functioning, neuromuscular, and stress-disease links with cancer and cardiovascular disease. Research methods in health psychology, biological and environmental factors in health care behaviors, and Psychology of physical activity and exercise are also examined. Prerequisite:    PSYC100
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