Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2009-2011

PSYCHOLOGY
(SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
PSYC-101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3   This general survey of psychology course typically
      explores research methodology, bio-psychology,
      human development, memory, consciousness,
      motivation, emotions, personality, mental
      disorders, therapy, health psychology, social
      psychology, etc.
PSYC-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 9  
PSYC-205 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Helps students gain an understanding of the
      physical, intellectual, emotional, social and
      moral development of children and adolescents from
      a multicultural perspective. Basic theories of
      child and adolescent development will be addressed
      to assist the student to learn to set the
      conditions for human development.
PSYC-226 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR 3   Introduces students to a field of neuroscience
      that is variously referred to as physiological
      psychology, biopsychology, behavioral biology, or
      behavioral neuroscience. Main focus is on gaining
      and/or demonstrating an understanding of
      relationships between central nervous system
      processes and human behavior.  Cross-listed with
      SW 226.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC-240 HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 3   An examination of issues surrounding the aims,
      methods, and structure of psychology with
      attention to (1) the nature of explanation and
      various philosophical approaches for the
      discipline, (2) professional and ethical
      considerations for the psychological practitioner,
      researcher, and writer, and (3) a survey of
      historical and contemporary issues in the field.
      The course aims to assist students to acquire a
      professional orientation to the discipline of
      psychology by gaining knowledge about a variety of
      issues, synthesizing and evaluating this
      knowledge, and applying it toward development and
      communication of informed positions and opinions
      relevant to these issues.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC-243 INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION STUDIES 3   An intensive survey and introductory course for
      those wanting to pursue a degree minor in the
      field of substance abuse counseling and
      addictionology.  Basic information about Federal
      and State Funding streams, Federal agencies and
      their function and role in setting federal
      mandates for shaping policy and procedures that
      drive funding for the addictions field.  An
      overview of historical and current trends in the
      War on Drugs, the economy of keeping drug
      cultures alive, as well as the secret history of
      addictions will be explored.  Specifically this
      course is designed to help the student determine
      direction and professional career planning in this
      ever-changing field of treatment and prevention.
      The goal is to allow the student to gain valuable
      information and then to determine career choices
      in the various settings where treatment and
      prevention services are administered.
      Pre-requisites:  PSYC 101,  or
      the permission of the Instructor. Cross-listed
      with ADS 243.
 
PSYC-250 GROUP DYNAMICS 3   Provides the theory and practice necessary to
      develop effective group skills. An experiential
      approach to learning about group behavior will be
      used. The student will practice skills in the
      following behaviors: leadership, decision making,
      goal setting, interpersonal communication, problem
      solving, dealing with conflict and controversy,
      and effective use of power and influence.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-291 WORKSHOP IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 3  
PSYC-295 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12 Emphasizes the development of the basic helping
      skills and/or psychological research skills
      through a supervised field experience. Learning
      plans and goals will be defined to target students
      desiring a specific field experience in various
      settings utilizing addictions professionals and
      programs.
      Pre-requisite: Permission of the instructor and
      PSYC 442.
PSYC-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12  
PSYC-299 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 12 Requires students to assist faculty in the conduct
      of research projects and other creative
      professional activities within the field of
      psychology. Students are expected to meet on a
      regular basis with the faculty member and to
      perform activities needed to bring the research or
      creative activity to a successful completion.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
 
PSYC-300 STATISTICAL METHODS 3   Survey of descriptive and inferential statistical
      concepts commonly used in the treatment of data in
      social science research. The understanding and
      application of the concepts will be emphasized.
      Topics covered will include: measures of central
      tendency, measures of variability, correlation
      methods, hypothesis testing and simple analysis of
      variance.
      Pre-requisite: Core Math.  Cross-listed with ECON
      300, SS 300.
PSYC-305 ADULT DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Traces ongoing human physical, cognitive and
      psychosocial development from early adulthood
      through the late years from a multicultural
      perspective.
      Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 205.
 
PSYC-310 PERSONALITY THEORIES 3   Survey of the major theories of personality and
      personality development. Psychoanalytic,
      phenomenological, trait, behavioral and social
      learning views of personality will be presented
      along with the relevant research that evaluates
      the assumptions and implications of each approach.
      Special issues involving multiculturalism, points
      of controversy, and personality processes that are
      the focus of extended debate and research by
      personality psychologists will also be studied.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
 
PSYC-311 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Study of the conceptualization and treatment of
      psychological difficulties including: anxiety
      disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and
      personality disorders. Issues related to
      multiculturalism and gender, and issues of
      controversy are also explored.
      Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.
       
PSYC-318 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING 3   An introduction to the theory of assessment.
      Presents the foundational concepts, principles,
      and procedures needed to systematically acquire,
      organize, and apply information about learners and
      learning. This course is a component in the
      elementary and secondary teacher education
      programs' technology strand and is designated
      technology-intensive.
      Pre-requisite: Elementary education majors must be
      admitted to the teacher education program,
      secondary education majors must have completed ED
      214.  Cross-listed with ED 318.
 
PSYC-320 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Provides students with knowledge of a
      representative sampling of topics and issues in
      social psychology plus an understanding of the
      methodology used by social psychologists. Covers
      the ways in which people or groups affect others
      and in turn are affected by them. Topics will
      include social perception, beliefs, attitudes,
      values, persuasion, interpersonal attraction,
      altruism, cooperation, competition, social power,
      group performance, conflict and resolution.
      Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or
      permission of instructor.
 
PSYC-321 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Builds on knowledge gained in Developmental
      Psychology to further the understanding level of
      various learning, teaching, developmental theories
      and processes.
      Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary Teacher
      Education Program or declared as Psychology
      major/minor.  Cross-listed with ED 321.
PSYC-370 PEACE, CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE 3   Interdisciplinary introduction to the field of
      peace psychology with an emphasis on methods of
      nonviolent conflict resolution. An historical
      perspective of the causes of war and peace will be
      used to introduce the basic concepts and theories
      of peace psychology. Topics will include conflict
      resolution, negotiation and bargaining,
      nonviolence, political efficacy, political
      participation and activism. The content and
      applications of concepts will draw upon current
      national and international situations.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.
       
PSYC-375 ISSUES IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS 3   This class is a general introduction to the
      different issues in abusive relationships. Topics
      include domestic violence counseling, working with
      perpetrators as well as victims, recognizing
      abusive patterns, breaking the cycle of violence,
      and creating effective relationships. The class
      format is interactive.
 
PSYC-380 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 3   A study of learning theory and its principles,
      implications, and applications. Individual
      differences in learning are explored. Behavioral,
      information processing, and cognitive theories of
      learning are emphasized.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 .
 
PSYC-385 RESEARCH METHODS 3   Develops a student's ability to design an
      empirical study within the ethical constraints of
      human research and to understand the results of
      research in professional journals. Specific
      research designs covered include archival
      research, experimental designs, naturalistic
      observation, participant observation,
      quasi-experimental designs, single subject
      designs, and survey research. Integrates (1)
      analytical and evaluative thinking, (2)
      descriptive, explanatory, and critical writing,
      and (3) basic knowledge of the theory and
      application of qualitative and quantitative
      research design.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 300 and PSYC 101 or PSYC 205
      or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with SS 385
       
PSYC-390 DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-391 WORKSHOP IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-392 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 3  
PSYC-395 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12  
PSYC-396 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12  
PSYC-399 RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP 1 3 Requires students to assist faculty in the conduct
      of research projects and other creative
      professional activities within the field of
      psychology. Students are expected to meet on a
      regular basis with the faculty member and to
      perform activities needed to bring the research or
      creative activity to a successful completion.
PSYC-402 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION/PSYCHOLOGY 3   Understanding and application of psychology tests
      and measurements by applying the concepts of
      validity, reliability, norming, item analysis, and
      test interpretation in test construction and to
      the evaluation of standardized tests.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission of instructor.
       
PSYC-405 ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Gives greater depth to several of the themes
      covered in PSYC 205 Developmental Psychology. The
      cognitive, emotional, social, and moral
      development of children and adults will be studied
      from a multicultural perspective.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
 
PSYC-410 SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY 3   Application of the principles and methodologies of
      psychology to athletics. Topics include individual
      philosophies of sport, motivation, personality of
      coaches and athletes, recreational sports for
      children, psychological testing, training and
      learning principles, mind/body relationships, and
      the effects of anxiety, arousal, and relaxation on
      performance and current research in the field.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.  Cross-listed with KIN 410.
 
PSYC-425 MORAL REASONING IN SPORTS 3   The study of moral reasoning, rationality, and
      reflection on ethical dilemmas in sport using
      nonfiction short stories, documentary video, and
      movies.  Cross-listed with KIN 425.
PSYC-440 COUNSELING THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES 4   Study and application of the theories and
      techniques of counseling as well as issues related
      to multiculturalism, gender, and diversity. Fee
      required.
      Recommended pre-requisite: PSYC 101 and PSYC 311.
PSYC-442 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN COUNSELING 3   Topics covered include federal and state laws,
      client welfare as a primary concern, professional
      competence-supervision/development, financial
      issues, personal wellness, and relationships to
      professionals and institutions.  Development of
      students' ability to conceptualize ethical issues,
      utilize an appropriate model for resolution, and
      appreciate personal values and modes of ethical
      problem-solving are also considered. Fee required.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor. Cross-listed with ADS 442.
PSYC-443 CASE MANAGEMENT AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 3   The course focuses on practical application and
      administration of Case Management Services in
      health and human service delivery systems in
      Idaho.  Case management studies emphasize clinical
      focus on case management services that apply to
      Rural and Frontier settings in Idaho.  Students
      work with case management models where case
      management and records monitoring occur, from
      hospital, in-patient care to out patient settings
      in rural communities.  Students are exposed to
      various treatment populations such as High Risk
      populations including AIDS/HIV populations,
      elderly, Native American, as well as gender
      specific issues.  Students will be exposed to
      other disciplines such as Mental Health,
      Voc-Rehab. as well as Developmental Disability
      populations.
      Pre-requisites: PSYC 101, PSYC 442, or permission
      of Instructor. Cross-listed with ADS 443.
PSYC-444 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND PHARMACOLOGY 3   Introduction to basic concepts of drug absorption,
      distribution and effect. It is intended to provide
      substance abuse counselors with a broad background
      in the understanding of drug effects and
      operations.  Additionally, to allow the student to
      have a base of knowledge of pharmacology upon
      which instruction and education of clients can be
      facilitated.  Fulfills the requirement for
      certification for both Idaho and Washington State
      Certification Boards.  Includes concepts of basic
      neuroanatomy, concepts of drug absorption and drug
      elimination, anatomy of drug effects, and
      consequences of long term drug use.  A
      comprehensive survey of entities and agencies that
      govern Controlled Substances and ODT issues.  A
      global perspective on the physiology and
      pharmacology of different classes of drugs both
      those illegal and legal, abused and those used for
      treatment in institutions.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101, PSYC 205, PSYC 442 or
      permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ADS 444
       
PSYC-445 COUNSELING THE TEENAGER 3   Reviews personality theories, counseling
      strategies, communication skills, values
      clarification and perception in relationship to
      adolescent developmental tasks and coping skills.
      Examines social problem areas often associated
      with teenage populations and the implications that
      those situations present for the counselor.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
PSYC-446 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND FAMILY SYSTEM 3   Includes behavioral patterns in dysfunctional
      family systems, intervention techniques and best
      practice model programs in dealing with family
      issues surrounding addiction problems.  This
      course will expose the student to a plethora of
      various approaches to family systems and cultures
      that are diverse in nature.  Students will create
      and experience sculpting, remodeling and
      replicating family roles and dysfunctional systems
      within a learning lab model.  Students will study
      and become intimately acquainted with the roles of
      family dysfunction and co dependency issues.
      Additionally, the student will review historical
      perspectives that help shape and steer the current
      modes of treatment for this underserved population
      within the addictions field.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor and PSYC 442. Cross-listed with ADS 446
       
PSYC-447 TREATING CODEPENDENCY AND ADULT 3   Identifies patterns of family dysfunction and the
CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS     roots of codependency. Identifies the impact of
      chemical dependency, physical and sexual abuse,
      and parental rigidity on the development of the
      personality.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor. Cross-listed with ADS 447.
PSYC-448 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND THE GROUP 3   Identifies specific needs and treatment issues of
APPROACH     the chemically dependent client. It is designed to
      provide both a cognitive and an experiential base
      from which the student can develop competency in
      treating this special population. Fulfills the
      requirements for certification as a chemical
      dependency counselor. Competency based education
      models for learning and integration of skills and
      techniques will be utilized.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor. Cross-listed with ADS 448.
PSYC-449 ASSESMENT/SCREENING AND CHEMICAL 3   Reviews techniques for intake screening and
DEPENDENCY COUNSELING     assessment of chemical dependency clients.
      Appropriate for use in multiple settings. Field
      experience is included.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor and PSYC 442. Cross-listed with ADS 449
       
PSYC-450 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 3   Human thinking and problem solving will be covered
      in depth. In particular, students will learn about
      memory, abstraction and concreteness in thought,
      symbolic concepts and mental structures, mental
      operations, search strategies and problem solving.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
 
PSYC-455 PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION 3   A study of various theoretical perspectives which
      psychologists have used to explain and predict the
      relationships between state/trait motivation and
      human behavior. Special emphasis is given to the
      development of strategies to positively affect
      motivation and models for self-motivation in
      applied settings.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
 
PSYC-456 DRUGS IN SOCIETY 2   An overview of current drugs of choice and their
      impact on all age groups. Covers drug education
      relevant to today's society. Explores the history,
      use, physiology, behavior, dependency, treatment
      and prevention aspects of drugs. Students and
      guest speakers will share their knowledge on
      specific issues through presentations and
      discussions. Utilizes many instructional methods
      in the pursuit of a general understanding of the
      effects of drugs upon society.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor. Cross-listed with HLTH 456.
 
PSYC-457 DRUGS AND THE ATHLETE 1   Covers the social-psychological aspects of the use
      of alcohol and other drugs by athletes. Explores
      the trends of commonly abused drugs, the
      physiological effects of use, media influences and
      social norms towards use, and proactive
      programming for the educator/coach. Many
      instructional approaches will be utilized in the
      pursuit of an understanding of the phenomenon of
      athletes as drug-abusers.
 
PSYC-464




POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY




3




  In this course students will examine patterns of
political behavior, including leadership, group behavior,
 voting, race, ethnicity, nationalism, political
extremism, terrorism, war and genocide.
Pre-requisite: POLS 101 or PSYC 101, or permission
 of instructor. Cross-listed with POLS 464.
PSYC-470 CRISIS INTERVENTION 3   Introduction and comprehensive overview of crisis
      intervention. Basic principles and theory of
      crisis intervention will be presented. Gives a
      foundation toward developing the skills to
      effectively deal with others in a crisis
      situation. Included are special populations/topics
      such as war veterans, rape, adult survivors,
      national disasters and other topics.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor and PSYC 442. Cross-listed with ADS
      470
PSYC-475 HIV/AIDS CRITICAL ISSUES 3   An analysis of the medical, social, cultural and
      economics issues related to HIV/AIDS.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.  Cross-listed with HLTH 475.
 
PSYC-480 ISSUES OF ABUSE 3   Meets the State of Washington re-certification
      requirements.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101 or PSYC 205 or permission
      of instructor.
PSYC-485 ADVANCED RESEARCH SEMINAR 3   Provides experience in carrying out research
      projects in the social sciences, nursing and other
      disciplines. The emphasis will be on the active
      participation in seminar discussions to develop an
      understanding of the design and completion of all
      phases of selected research projects. Each student
      will design a study, obtain ethical approval,
      collect and analyze data and write a research
      report summarizing the results of their study. In
      addition, each student will assist other seminar
      members in selected aspects of their studies.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 385 or permission of
      instructor.
PSYC-490 DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-491 WORKSHOP IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6  
PSYC-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 3  
PSYC-494 INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 6 Emphasizes the development of basic helping skills
      through a supervised non-chemical dependency
      internship.  Pre or co-requisite:  Criminal
      history background check, permission of the
      instructor, and PSYC 442.  Graded P/F only.
 
PSYC-495 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12 Emphasizes the development of the basic helping
      skills and/or psychological research skills
      through a supervised field experience. Learning
      plans and goals will be defined to target students
      desiring a specific field experience in various
      settings utilizing addictions professionals and
      programs. Pre-requisite: Permission of the
      instructor and PSYC 442. Cross-listed with ADS 495
       
PSYC-496 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 12  
PSYC-499 RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR IN 3   Provides a capstone experience that includes the
PSYCHOLOGY     conduct of psychological research designed by each
      student.  A quantitative or qualitative research
      paper or project is required. Pre-requisites: PSYC 300
AND PSYC 385.