Addiction Studies Certificate

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Co requisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Co requisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Co requisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Co requisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Co requisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and  ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3
• Studio Hours : 50

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 1
• Studio Hours : 250

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and  ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Free Elective

Course Code : GEE-0004

Department Description : General Elective

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College Placement Test; or a grade of "C" or better in ENG-010 and RDG-011 (RDG-011 can be a co-requisite; or a grade of "C" or better in ESL-097 and ESL-098.

Co requisites :

RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Free Elective

Course Code : GEE-0004

Department Description : General Elective

• Credit : 3

Short Title : English Composition I

Course Code : ENG-121

Department Description : English

Course Description :

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students will use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

Prerequisites :

A passing score on the College placement test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG-010

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Psychology

Course Code : PSY-123

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Introduction to Addiction Studies

Course Code : PSY-151

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description :

This course focuses on the addiction process, familiarizing students with various substances and the impact of addition on the individual, the family and society. Addiction is examined from social, psychological and biological perspectives. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Substance Abuse: Pharmacology

Course Code : PSY-251

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : An introduction to basic effects and neurophysiology of substance use, abuse and dependence. Socio-cultural and psychological perspectives are addressed, with additional emphases on the biomedical, socio-cultural and psychological perspectives.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Abnormal Psychology

Course Code : PSY-235

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : A multidisciplinary approach to the problems of, mental health and illness stressing the role of, physical, psychological, and sociological forces, as causative factors in personality disturbances.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123 or permission of department chair

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Addiction Counseling

Course Code : PSY-264

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : This course focuses on counseling interventions intended to assist individuals involved with substances and their families. Ethical and legal aspects of counseling are discussed. The importance of educating clients and being familiar with community resources is emphasized. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151, PSY-257

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3
• Studio Hours : 50

Short Title : Community and Agency Counseling

Course Code : PSY-252

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : This course will familiarize students with the agencies and other resources available within the local community, particularly as they relate to addiction. The role of consultation and effective referral strategies is emphasized. Students are required to attend 15 addiction meetings.

Prerequisites :

PSY-151

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3
• Studio Hours : 15

Short Title : Counseling Theories and Techniques

Course Code : PSY-257

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : Students learn about the various theoretical approaches in counseling psychology. Counseling interventions grounded in theory and research are explored and applied to individuals, groups and families.

Prerequisites :

PSY-123

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 3

Short Title : Addiction Studies Practicum

Course Code : PSY-265

Department Description : History and Social Science

Course Description : Students will apply skills learned from prior addiction studies coursework through a supervised practicum experience of 250 hours throughout the semester.

Prerequisites :

PSY-264, PSY-257

• Credit : 3
• Lecture Hours : 1
• Studio Hours : 250

Short Title : Free Elective

Course Code : GEE-0004

Department Description : General Elective

• Credit : 3