{"id":373,"date":"2014-09-10T21:23:41","date_gmt":"2014-09-10T21:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:23:22","slug":"psychology-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4cc70a3958\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5a5d5e;color:#5a5d5e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 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C1000\u00a0 Introduction to Psychology (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_105_Marriage_Family_and_Intimate_Relationships_3\" >PSYC 105 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_110_Developmental_Psychology_%E2%80%93_Child_Through_Adult_3\" >PSYC 110 Developmental Psychology \u2013 Child Through Adult (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_115_The_Psychology_of_Personal_Growth_and_Development_3\" >PSYC 115 The Psychology of Personal Growth and Development (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_120_Social_Psychology_3\" >PSYC 120 Social Psychology (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_125_Human_Sexuality_3\" >PSYC 125 Human Sexuality (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_130_Psychology_of_Gender_3\" >PSYC 130 Psychology of Gender (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_140_Introduction_to_Psychological_and_Social_Services_4\" >PSYC 140 Introduction to Psychological and Social Services (4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_145_Psychology_and_Sociology_of_Aging_3\" >PSYC 145 Psychology and Sociology of Aging (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_150_Introduction_to_Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Studies_3\" >PSYC 150 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Studies (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_155_The_Physiology_and_Pharmacology_of_Psychoactive_Drugs_3\" >PSYC 155 The Physiology and Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_160_Prevention_Intervention_and_Education_3\" >PSYC 160 Prevention, Intervention, and Education (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_197_Special_Topics_in_Contemporary_Psychology_11523\" >PSYC 197 Special Topics in Contemporary Psychology (1,1.5,2,3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_205_Statistics_for_the_Behavioral_Sciences_4\" >PSYC 205 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_210_Physiological_Psychology_4\" >PSYC 210 Physiological Psychology (4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_211_Introduction_to_Cognitive_Psychology_3\" >PSYC 211 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_225_Psychology_of_Abnormal_Behavior_3\" >PSYC 225\u00a0Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_230_Research_Methods_in_Psychology_4\" >PSYC 230 Research Methods in Psychology (4)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_235_Principles_of_Learning_and_Behavior_Modification_3\" >PSYC 235 Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_250_Group_Leadership_and_Process_3\" >PSYC 250 Group Leadership and Process (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_255_Case_Management_Law_and_Ethics_3\" >PSYC 255 Case Management, Law and Ethics (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_260_Chemical_Dependency_Family_Counseling_3\" >PSYC 260 Chemical Dependency Family Counseling (3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_296_Special_Problems_in_Psychology_1_2_3\" >PSYC 296 Special Problems in Psychology (1, 2, 3)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_298_Directed_Field_Experience_I_5\" >PSYC 298 Directed Field Experience I (5)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/psychology\/palomar-program\/psychology-courses\/#PSYC_299_Directed_Field_Experience_II_6\" >PSYC 299 Directed Field Experience II (6)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2>Psychology Courses offered at Palomar<\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_C1000_Introduction_to_Psychology_3\"><\/span>PSYC C1000\u00a0 Introduction to Psychology (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> None<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 110<br \/>\nA general introduction to the principles of human and animal behavior. Topics covered include history of psychology, research thinking, intelligence, lifespan development, gender and human sexuality, motivation and emotion, health psychology, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, social psychology, and other related topics (e.g., industrial\/organizational psychology, sports psychology, environmental psychology, forensic psychology). Emphasis is placed upon the relationship between general principles of psychology and their practical applications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_105_Marriage_Family_and_Intimate_Relationships_3\"><\/span>PSYC 105 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 105<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU, UC<br \/>\nA study of the psychology and sociology of the family and intimate relationships. Emphasizes factors that enhance interpersonal relationships. Topics include love, marital choice, communication, conflict, and changing models of the family. Examines cross-cultural and historical factors that impact the family as a social institution and the impact of gender, race and ethnicity, social class, age, and sexual orientation on family organization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_110_Developmental_Psychology_%E2%80%93_Child_Through_Adult_3\"><\/span>PSYC 110 Developmental Psychology \u2013 Child Through Adult (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 180<br \/>\nProvides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human growth and development throughout the lifespan, from conception to death. Biological and environmental influences on development, developmental theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development, as well as attention to developmental problems are examined.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_115_The_Psychology_of_Personal_Growth_and_Development_3\"><\/span>PSYC 115 The Psychology of Personal Growth and Development (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 115<br \/>\nThis course is designed with an applied focus for students interested in how psychology is useful in everyday life and how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology. The course surveys different theories and psychological perspectives and how these may be applied across a person\u2019s life. The influence of factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socioeconomic status are examined. Emphasis on self understanding and application through the study of the individual, environment and social relationships which contribute to unique personal development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_120_Social_Psychology_3\"><\/span>PSYC 120 Social Psychology (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 170<br \/>\nConsiders individual human behavior in relation to the social environment.The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group will be examined. Emphasized topics include: aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, and social cognition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_125_Human_Sexuality_3\"><\/span>PSYC 125 Human Sexuality (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 125<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 130<br \/>\nSurvey of topics pertinent to an understanding of the development of human sexuality. Emphasis on biological, psychological, and cultural determinants of sexual behavior. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_130_Psychology_of_Gender_3\"><\/span>PSYC 130 Psychology of Gender (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nPsychological research and theories to examine the development and impact of gender identity. Explores the ways race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and age modify people\u2019s experience. Areas covered include communication, mental and emotional adjustment, sex-role socialization, body image, family, work, and intimacy. Content will be relevant to both women and men.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_140_Introduction_to_Psychological_and_Social_Services_4\"><\/span>PSYC 140 Introduction to Psychological and Social Services (4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture &#8211; 3 hours laboratory<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 140\/AODS 140<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nSupervised internship in a human service agency or an alcohol and other drug treatment facility. An overview of the field of human services, including alcohol and other drug treatment. The roles of psychologists, sociologists, social workers, family therapists, social service assistants and addiction counselors are compared and contrasted, and the issues they deal with are described. Through cooperative efforts of provider agencies, the instructor, and the student, the skills utilized for entry-level employment are observed, practiced, and evaluated under supervision.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_145_Psychology_and_Sociology_of_Aging_3\"><\/span>PSYC 145 Psychology and Sociology of Aging (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 145<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nA multi disciplinary approach to the field of gerontology; historical, demographic, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_150_Introduction_to_Alcohol_and_Other_Drug_Studies_3\"><\/span>PSYC 150 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Studies (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 150\/AODS 150<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nExamines alcohol, tobacco and psychoactive drugs in society. Biological, psycho- logical and sociocultural factors of drug abuse and dependence will be explored. The impact of addiction on families and society; contemporary treatment techniques, and the addiction counseling profession will be covered.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_155_The_Physiology_and_Pharmacology_of_Psychoactive_Drugs_3\"><\/span>PSYC 155 The Physiology and Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 155\/AODS 155<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nThis course will examine how psychoactive drugs affect the nervous system. Ways of classifying drugs will be identified including the processes of physical and psychological dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, and genetic predispositions. Temporary and long-term affective, behavioral, cognitive, biological, and social consequences of psychoactive drug use will be explored, including disorders such as Korsakoff\u2019s syndrome and other nutritional deficiencies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_160_Prevention_Intervention_and_Education_3\"><\/span>PSYC 160 Prevention, Intervention, and Education (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 160\/AODS 160<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nThis course will review historical and contemporary approaches for chemical dependency, including prevention, intervention, and education. It will analyze the progression of substance abuse and chemical dependency disorders and will evaluate types of prevention, education, and intervention strategies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_197_Special_Topics_in_Contemporary_Psychology_11523\"><\/span>PSYC 197 Special Topics in Contemporary Psychology (1,1.5,2,3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1, 11\u20442, 2, or 3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC \u2013 Credit determined by UC upon review of course syllabus.<br \/>\nCurrent topics of special interest to psychology students will be debated and discussed in a seminar format. Issues in such areas as social psychology, perception and learning, personality, and others will be analyzed from theoretical and methodological perspectives. Content will change from semester to semester.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_205_Statistics_for_the_Behavioral_Sciences_4\"><\/span>PSYC 205 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>4 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in MATH 54, 56 or 60 or eligibility determined through the math placement process<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as SOC 205<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC &#8211; PSYC\/SOC 205 and MATH 120 combined: maximum credit, one course<br \/>\nC-ID SOCI 125<br \/>\nQuantitative and qualitative methods as applied to behavioral science data. Frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, variability, hypothesis testing, measures of probability and significance, correlation, regression, and inferential statistics. Also included are data entry, graphing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of data using word processing, spreadsheet, and statistical software.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_210_Physiological_Psychology_4\"><\/span>PSYC 210 Physiological Psychology (4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture &#8211; 3 hours laboratory<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in PSYC C1000<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 150<br \/>\nAn examination of the biological basis of behavior. Topics to be covered include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychoactive drug use and addiction, endocrinology, encephalic evolution, learning and memory, sexual behavior, sleep processes and neuropsychological disorders. Laboratory includes neuroanatomical dissection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_211_Introduction_to_Cognitive_Psychology_3\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #5a5d5e;font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif;font-size: 1.75rem\">PSYC 211 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit\"><strong>Recommended Preparation:<\/strong> PSYC C1000<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit\"><strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: inherit\">A general introduction to the principles of cognition. This course examines theoretical and research approaches to the study of cognitive neuroscience, perception, attention, memory, knowledge, visual imagery, language acquisition and development, problem solving and decision making.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_225_Psychology_of_Abnormal_Behavior_3\"><\/span>PSYC 225\u00a0Psychology of Abnormal Behavior (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in PSYC C00<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 120<br \/>\nIdentification and description of the various types of psychological abnormalities, deficiencies, and disorders which may interfere with a human individual\u2019s ability to cope with the demands of the surroundings. All of the major psychiatric categories will be covered as well as the types of personality problems which lead to domestic, social, and economic inadequacies, and in some instances, to difficulties with the law.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_230_Research_Methods_in_Psychology_4\"><\/span>PSYC 230 Research Methods in Psychology (4)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture &#8211; 3 hours laboratory<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in PSYC C1000, PSYC\/SOC 205, ENG 100<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nC-ID PSY 205B<br \/>\nIntroduction to psychological research methods with emphasis on the use of the scientific method in psychological research. The laboratory is designed to complement the lectures and allow each student to design and conduct psychological research.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_235_Principles_of_Learning_and_Behavior_Modification_3\"><\/span>PSYC 235 Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC<br \/>\nThe basic principles and research in classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive learning processes, the impact of biochemical processes on learning, and application of behavior modification techniques for changing behavior.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_250_Group_Leadership_and_Process_3\"><\/span>PSYC 250 Group Leadership and Process (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as AODS 250\/SOC 250<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nAn introduction to the dynamics of group interaction, with emphasis upon the individual\u2019s firsthand experience as the group studies itself under supervision. Problems of communication, effective emotional responses, and personal growth will be highlighted. The emphasis will be upon group process as a means of changing behavior.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_255_Case_Management_Law_and_Ethics_3\"><\/span>PSYC 255 Case Management, Law and Ethics (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as AODS 255\/SOC 255<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nThis course reviews the principles and practice of case management in addiction treatment including the processes of intake, screening, assessment, treatment planning, referral, and documentation. Professional and ethical codes of conduct and behavior are also reviewed and emphasized<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_260_Chemical_Dependency_Family_Counseling_3\"><\/span>PSYC 260 Chemical Dependency Family Counseling (3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as AODS 260\/SOC 260<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nThis course is designed to explore methods of assisting family members and others to understand and to cope with the alcohol and drug abuse of alcoholics and addicts. Several family therapy modalities will be explored. The approach will be experiential in format and students will participate in exercises that lead to the development of these skills.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_296_Special_Problems_in_Psychology_1_2_3\"><\/span>PSYC 296 Special Problems in Psychology (1, 2, 3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>1, 2, or 3 hours lecture<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU; UC \u2013 Credit determined by UC upon review of course syllabus.<br \/>\nAn individualized or group project in psychology of any nature approved by, and under the personal supervision of, the instructor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_298_Directed_Field_Experience_I_5\"><\/span>PSYC 298 Directed Field Experience I (5)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture &#8211; 6 hours laboratory<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as AODS 298\/SOC 298<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nSupervised internship in a human service agency or an alcohol and other drug treatment facility. The student intern will have an opportunity to observe human service providers working with clients in agency settings. Ethical guidelines for helping professions, developing cultural competence, stages of change and motivational interviewing as a helping style are discussed. Interns practice interviewing skills for increasing motivation for positive change.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSYC_299_Directed_Field_Experience_II_6\"><\/span>PSYC 299 Directed Field Experience II (6)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>3 hours lecture &#8211; 9 hours laboratory<br \/>\n<strong>Prerequisite:<\/strong> A minimum grade of \u2018C\u2019 in AODS 140\/SOC 140\/PSYC 140 or AODS 298\/SOC 298\/PSYC 298<br \/>\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> Cross listed as AODS 299\/SOC 299<br \/>\n<strong>Transfer acceptability:<\/strong> CSU<br \/>\nSupervised internship in an alcohol and other drug treatment facility. This course emphasizes advanced concepts in chemical dependency. Students refine their skills for the 12 core functions of effective clinical practice and compile a professional portfolio in preparation for the state certifying written exam. This course meets the 45-hour supervised practicum requirement for the California Certification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Psychology Courses offered at Palomar PSYC C1000\u00a0 Introduction to Psychology (3) 3 hours lecture Prerequisite: None Transfer acceptability: CSU; UC C-ID PSY 110 A general introduction to the principles of human and animal behavior. 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