on the Darwinian revolution. Prerequisite: two courses in psychology or consent of the instructor. Offered in alternate years. 351 Counseling and Psychotherapy (IT, W) An overview of counseling methods, and models of psychological treatment. Approaches covered include behavioral and cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, person-centered, and Gestalt. The course also covers therapeutic response modes, family and group therapy, and community interventions. Prerequisites: 100, 251. Offered occasionally. 353 EXP Mental Health and Aging This service learning course explores basic issues relating to the mental health of elders, critically examining both pathological aging (i.e., assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) and resiliency (e.g., social support, personality, and stress). Throughout the semester, we’ll explore linkages between the scientific literature and students’ experiences from volunteering with community elders. Offered annually. 354 EXP Identity, Social Justice, and Psychology (U) Identity, Social Justice, and Psychology is a service-learning course examining various aspects of identity development through the lens of physical disability, race relations, and migration. We consider how, when full human development is hindered by conditions of discrimination and injustice, associated costs to identity accrue not just for the oppressed, but for those participating in oppression, even indirectly. Offered each fall semester. 355 EXP Psychology & the Environment (EXP) (1.25) (Cross-listed with ENST 355) Students will apply psychological science to better understand (a) how humans impact the environment and (b) how the environment influences human well-being. To contextualize this work, students learn about several major environmental issues. Students conduct original research studies in the course laboratory. Prerequisites: 100 and 227 or 300, or permission of instructor. Offered occasionally. 356 Psychology of Gender (U) An exploration of psychological perspectives on gender with a particular emphasis on culture, race, social class, and psychological development. Topics include sex and gender, biological bases of gender, sexuality, gender identity and implications for researchers and practitioners. Prerequisites: 100. Offered annually. 359 Crime and the Justice System: A Social Psychology Perspective (W) An exploration of topics related to the criminal justice system with a focus on areas such as eyewitness memory, jury behavior, causes of aggression, the reliability of profiling, etc. Particular emphasis will be placed on how some of these factors may lead to the conviction of innocent people. Offered annually. 361 Introduction to Clinical Psychology This course reviews the profession of clinical psychology and the major psychotherapeutic including their development and application. In addition to theories, we learn about ethical considerations, current issues, and controversies. Topics include evidence-based treatment, prescriptive authority, and our evolving understanding of mental health. Prerequisites: 251 or permission of the instructor. Offered annually. 368 Helping Skills Course content emphasizes the stages and skills of the helping process, especially with respect to relevant theory, ethical guidelines, research, and issues in diversity. Students will work on developing interaction skills important in many helping professions (e.g., counseling, medicine, human resources). Emphasis is on both academic and experiential learning. Prerequisites: 100 and 251, or permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally. 369 Special Topics in Clinical, Developmental and Social Psychology Courses addressing topics of special interest in the more applied areas of Psychology (e.g. clinical, social and developmental psychology). See current Program of Classes to determine if this course fulfills General Education requirements.
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