Academic Catalog 2020-2021

use disorders), receiving and releasing information, as well as planning continual recovery stratergies for clientele. Learners will explore client/consumer planning process; making re- ferrals and assembling a treatment or service record; recording significant case events using non-judgmental behavioral language; monitoring services; and the process of case termina- tion. Attention will be given to CM ethics and the self-care necessary for Human Service professionals and substance abuse counselors to maintain a healthy professional life in an emotionally demanding occupation. BHS 4603 Senior Seminar The Human Services Senior Seminar serves as a Capstone course for the Bachelor’s degree program in Human Services and is to be completed in the final term prior to graduation. Students will review major theoretical and practical components of their academic course of study in Human Services in preparation for beginning a career or continuing a career in the field of Human Services. A professional portfolio will be prepared that may be presented in conjunction with employment or career advancement interviews. PSY 3043 Abnormal Psychology (Same as CRJ 3043) Abnormal Psychology is an introduction to the study of psychopathology. The difficulty of determining whether specific behaviors should be considered abnormal is exam- ined. A history of views about abnormal behavior is discussed as is current thinking on the subject. Models used for explaining abnormal behavior are described and issues related to diagnosis and assessment of psychological disorders are given attention. The primary emphasis of the course is the study of categories of mental disorders and their symptoms as well as possible causes and recommended treatments for specific disorders. Prerequisites: JR Standing. PSY 3083 Social Psychology (Same as SOC 3083) Social Psychology is a study of behavior in social contexts, including interpersonal at- traction, group dynamics, leadership, conformity, and a host of additional social psychology constructs and theories. It is the intent of this course to introduce the student to those variables and relationships that describe and even predict human behavior as influenced by the presence of others. PSY 3093 Social Research Methods (same as CRJ/HSE/SOC 3093) Social Research Methods introduces the tools and techniques of inquiry applied in the so- cial sciences. During the term the student will be exposed to the vocabulary, the generally accepted yet varied methods, and the potential sources of error associated with the investi- gation of social phenomena. We will discuss the constructs of sampling, measurement, research design, and data analysis as well as the very important process of forming a meaningful and rigorous research question. Such constructs as reliability, validity, error, etc. will be defined and made useful in the minds and actions of thoughtful scientists and citizens. PSY 4013 Tests and Measurements Tests and Measurements provides the student of behavioral sciences with a basic foun- dation in the components of psychological assessment. The course addresses basic psychological assessment concepts and develops an awareness of the variety of assess- ment instruments that are available. Students become familiar with the components of the assessment of personality and cognitive ability and discuss the professional and ethical standards and social issues in assessment.

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