Courses

An advanced study of theories, research, etiology, assessment, and diagnosis of psychological disorders as defined by the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Examines the major forms of and theoretical explanations for behavior patterns which have been culturally defined as deviant or psychologically abnormal.

(SH Prior Course ID: PSY 331); This course includes an introduction to behavioral diagnosis, and treatment of psychopathology are studied. .

The anxiety related disorders, psychoses, personality disorders and mental deficiencies will be covered.

This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.

This seminar examines the growing movement to abolish the carceral state in its myriad manifestations. The class will begin with an exploration of the deep historical roots of the prison and policing abolitionist movement-- examining its theoretical foundations, critical junctures, and its numerous resistance fronts-- from the Attica Prison uprising to ?Abolish ICE? to ?Defund the Police.?

This course will focus on the ethnography of aboriginal peoples. It will cover such areas of culture as kinship, political systems, social organization, religion, and the interaction between aboriginal people and non-aboriginal people.

This course emphasizes techniques and principles required to build above grade forms and to provide practice in constructing above- grade form systems. Topics include beam forms, slab forms, flying- form tables, crane-set wall panels, gang-form system for walls, and stair forms. Upon completion, students should be able to build above- grade concrete form systems, flying- form tables for scale, and build gang-form systems for walls and stairs.

This course emphasizes techniques and principles required to build above grade forms and to provide practice in constructing abovegrade form systems. Topics include beam forms, slab forms, flying-form tables, crane-set wall panels, gang-form system for walls, and stair forms. Upon completion, students should be able to build abovegrade concrete form systems, flying-form tables for scale, and build gang- form systems for walls and stairs.

This course is a 1 day workshop offered just prior to the first semester nursing course, designed to enhance skills needed for success in the baccalaureate nursing program. Emphasis will be on the acquirement, development, and utilization of proper study, time management, stress management, and learning style strategies to enhance success and thus improve retention.