Psychology
ABAP 135 PARENTING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This course examines the application of the natural science and technology of behavior to improvements both in knowledge of parenting and in child rearing skills. The range of advances in behaviorologically based child-rearing practices discovered since the 1950s is covered after reviewing scientifically uninformed practices used earlier. Behavior management–related skills for application in everyday public and personal situations involving children and their caregivers are included.
ABAP 245 INTRODUCTION TO THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
The first of a two course sequence, this course introduces students to the natural science and technology of behavior, behaviorology, encompassing the areas of fundamental principles, basic methods and measurements, and elementary technologies of applied behavior analysis including techniques applied in prevention and intervention settings, plus historical and philosophical perspectives, ethics, and current trends.
HUSV 100 HUMAN SERVICES FORUM
Fall, 1 credit hour - 7 week course
This course introduces the student to the Applied Psychology curriculum in addition to aspects of the SUNY Canton First Year Educational Program. The course emphasizes aspects of the different tracks within the curriculum, the values, philosophy, and ethics of the profession along with awareness, critical thinking, problem solving, and related skills needed to be successful in academic pursuits. Student may not receive credit for both FYEP 101 and HUSV 100.
HUSV 101 INTRODUCTION TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONS
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
This course will focus on aspects of professional and career development for individuals currently employed in non-degree entry positions seeking higher level positions or individuals interested in gaining knowledge regarding entry level career development in human services settings. Topics include an introduction to personal and professional development, community networking, crisis intervention, documentation skills, and participant supports.
HUSV 201 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of Human Services. The course provides a sense of the scope of practice, the various fields of work, type of clients encountered and current trends. Students will receive an overview of developmental and counseling theories, in addition to an introduction to professional and ethical conduct.
HUSV 281 FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND TREATMENT
Spring, 3 credit hours
This course presents a study of the nature of addiction, including an overview of the addictions field, treatment approaches, assessment and diagnostic tools, treatment settings, and health concerns with substance-use disorders. Additional topics explored include pharmacology, toxicology and screening, family issues, and support groups.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101 and HUSV 201and SSCI 181 or permission of the instructor.
HUSV 305 PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will examine ethical and legal issues confronting professionals in human services careers. The course focuses on processes to address dilemmas and maintain professional boundaries and wellness. Professional codes of ethics are compared and contrasted.
Prerequisite: HUSV 201 or permission of instructor.
HUSV 310 WORKING IN HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will be introduced to the basic skills and knowledge required of entry-level personnel in human service agencies. The course examines the conditions creating human needs and how agencies respond to these needs. Emphasis will be on working with others in a human service agency, how these agencies provide services to people in need, and how professionals help clients to function more effectively.
Prerequisite: HUSV 201 or permission of the instructor
HUSV 325 GROUP Therapy
Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course students will be introduced to the crucial skills that are necessary for competence in the area of understanding systems and conducting groups. Topics to be addressed include working with different types of groups, the counseling process, and responding to cultural differences that may affect group process. Special populations and issues such as children, adolescents, elderly, mental health and addiction, survivors of sexual abuse, and divorced couples are explored.
Prerequisite: HUSV 315 – Mental Health Practice or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: PSYC 410: Counseling Skills and Process
HUSV 350 CARE COORDINATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND REFERRAL SKILLS
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course offers specialized, applied knowledge in the development of skills for the care coordination process, from intake to termination. Actual agency documentation forms give students the opportunity to prepare and manage files using electronic means. Referral skills are also be emphasized.
Prerequisite: SSCI 181 and HUSV 281 or permission of the instructor
HUSV 415 ADDICTION TREATMENT COLLOQUIUM
Fall, 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to specialized knowledge of topics in the field of addiction treatment. Students use this information to supplement the treatment process and to broaden their scope of practice.
Prerequisite: SSCI 181 and HUSV 281 or permission of the instructor
HUSV 420 Orientation to HUMAN SERVICES
Fall, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will focus on issues related to public policy, professional behavior, interpersonal dynamics, and work-related skills related to human service settings in preparation for HUSV 421: Human Services Practicum. Students will explore and secure practicum placements for HUSV421 while enrolled in the HUSV 420 Orientation.
Prerequisite: HUSV 201 Intro to Human Services and HUSV 315 Mental Health Practice and/or permission of the faculty practicum coordinator.
HUSV 421 HUMAN SERVICES PRACTICUM I
Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, under direct supervision of direct care staff and supervisors, students will be provided with the opportunity to put the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom into practice in a human services organization. Students accepted into this practicum are required to complete 80 hours of field experience (practicum) and attend one 50-minute class per week. Per the laws of the New York State Office of the Professions, students will not be directly involved in decisions regarding client evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Prerequisite: Applied Psychology majors only. Senior Status, HUSV 420 Orientation to Practicum in Human Services, minimum overall 2.5 GPA, and permission of the instructor
PSYC 101 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours GER 3
An introduction to the scientific study of human mind emotion, and behavior from a variety of theoretical perspectives. The focus will be on the development of an objective and critical framework from which to understand the individual alone and in groups from a scientific and multi-model approach. Major topics may include: biopsychology, cognition, memory, consciousness, learning, development, social psychology, personality, abnormality, sensation, and perception.
PSYC 220 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours GER 3
An eclectic approach to the growth and development of the child from conception to adolescence. A variety of major theories and research will be covered to give a balanced overview of the changes that occur in areas such as cognition, personality, social relationships, family, behavior, physical development, and sociocultural factors throughout the life of the child. Applications to parenting, teaching, and current societal trends will be discussed. This course is an alternate to Human Development (PSYC 225). Students may receive credit for only one developmental psychology course.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101) or permission of instructor.
PSYC 225 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
Description: A systematic study of behavior from conception through death with emphasis on the psychosocial, biosocial, cognitive development and sociocultural factors affecting humans during various stages of development. Special emphasis is placed on scientific methods of human study and the understanding and treatment of common behavioral.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101), or permission of instructor.
PSYC 275 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
A critical overview of the major mental and emotional disorders, their symptoms, causes, treatments, and classification. This course examines psychological disorders from multiple perspectives, including psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, existential, family systems, biological, and socio-cultural. Past and current fads, myths, misconceptions, and controversies in mental health practice will be explored.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101) or Applied Psychology (PSYC 111), or permission of instructor.
PSYC 300 Cultural PSYCHOLOGY
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will examine historical and present psychological concepts, theory, and research on variations and commonalities in human behavior, both within and across cultures to gain a deeper understanding of psychological phenomena. As a means of exploring the extent to which culture influences psychological phenomena, students will examine their own and different cultural practices and behaviors from around the world, and critically evaluate psychological topics from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will analyze how these cultural differences manifest on a systemic level such as the education system, work system, health system, and so on. Topics may include, but are not limited to individualism and collectivism, perspectives on the self, culture and development, acculturation, among others.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101) and 45 credits.
PSYC 308 PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours GER 3
In this course, students are introduced to the diverse ways of conceptualizing, assessing, and studying personality. Personality psychology is the scientific study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Students will learn about different approaches to the study, assessment, and application of personality and individual differences, including psychoanalytic, trait, humanistic, biological, cognitive, behavioral/social learning, and cultural, among others.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101) or Instructor Permission
PSYC 310 COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICE
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
A survey of the major theories of psychological counseling and common issues and principles in the practice of the helping professions. A critical presentation of the theoretical models will focus on the concepts, principles, techniques, goals, and contributions of each approach to counseling. The uses and limitations of each theory will be discussed. Issues related to the helping professions will include standards of professionalism, ethics, and legalities
Prerequisite: Minimum of 9 credits of psychology with a “C” or better average, including Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101), Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 275), Child Development (PSYC 220) or Human Development (PSYC 225), or permission of the instructor.
PSYC 315 CRISIS INTERVENTION
Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will be introduced to the most common types of crisis events arising in settings such the hospital emergency room, community mental health center, community hotline, correctional facilities, and police services. The course provides knowledge of the major assessment methods and models of intervention appropriate to the setting. There is also an emphasis on special groups, including the development and treatment of crises with: children and adolescents, college students, victims of violence, victims of disaster or terrorism, and others. Vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers is discussed. Students will learn through case studies, readings, group activities and role-play experiences.
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
PSYC 316 Understanding Trauma
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students will be introduced to trauma, types of trauma, and how an individual can overcome and heal from traumatic events. The course will provide foundational knowledge of the biological, social, cultural, psychological, and developmental impact of trauma. Trauma informed assessment and care and its application in the health care field and educational settings will be examined. Students will gain an understanding of psychological disorders that may manifest from the experience of trauma.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100, PSYC 275
PSYC 340 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Fall/Spring or online, 3 credit hours
A scientific examination of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the perceived or real presence of other people (i.e., an examination of the nature and causes of individual behavior and thought in social situations). Core areas of examination include social cognition (e.g., heuristics, schemas, priming, and affect), social perception (e.g., emotion, attribution, and impression formation/management), social influence (e.g., conformity, compliance, obedience, and prosocial behavior), attitudes (including prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes), and the self (e.g., self-concept, social comparison, stereotype threat, ego control, and ego depletion). Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 101) or Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 101) or Introduction to the Science and Technology of Behavior (SSCI 245), junior level status, or permission of instructor.
PSYC 350 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Spring, 3 credit hours
A study of human behavior in educational settings: the application of child and adolescent development and learning principles; including use of tests and measurements, motivation, exceptional learners, classroom and behavior management, cognitive strategies, and introduction to the concept of “Expert” teacher and student.
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in Child Development (PSYC 220) or Human Development (PSYC 225) and a minimum of 30 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0.
PSYC 375 ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSING, AND TREATMENT PLANNING
Spring, 3 credit hours
In this course, students are instructed in the process and skills needed for assessment, diagnosing, and treatment planning for substance abuse/dependence and co-occurring disorders. The course explores motivational techniques and introduces students to current best practices used in the field of addiction treatment and behavioral health.
Prerequisite: SSCI 181 and HUSV 281 and PSYC 225 and PSYC 275 or permission of the instructor
PSYC 406 PSYCHOLOGY OF WORKPLACE
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours GER 3
This course examines the intersection of the workplace and psychology. Topics include employee selection, performance & training evaluation, group dynamics, employee motivation & commitment, employee selection, leadership, organizational culture & development, and stress management.
Prerequisite: Introductory Psychology (PSYC 101); OR Introduction to Business (BSAD 100); OR Introduction to Health Services Management (HSMB 101); AND 30 credit hours earned; OR permission of instructor. Recommended: Social Psychology (PSYC 340) OR Personality and Individual Differences (PSYC 308)
PSYC 410 COUNSELING SKILLS AND PROCEsS
Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours
An examination and practice of the skills, techniques, and process of counseling for students entering one of the helping professions. Specific techniques will be described, demonstrated and practiced. The stages of the counseling process and the goals and methods of each stage will be discussed and practiced.
Prerequisite: HUSV 315 or permission of instructor
PSYC 291-295, 391-395, OR 491-495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Fall/Spring, 1 - 4 credit hours
Individual courses of instruction of variable credit (1–4 credits) may be offered each semester. These courses are designed to expand on topics in specific areas of psychology.
Prerequisite: depends on the nature of each course.