Page 198 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

196 Psychology Definition Psychology is a natural and a social science concerned with the study of human behavior. As such, it is a broad discipline which involves both pure science and practical application of science to matters of everyday living. Although professional level positions generally require a graduate degree, B.A. holders find satisfying careers in a growing number of jobs including paraprofessional positions. Staff College Phone 943 -3241 Program Advisement: Administrative Secretary: Faculty: Frederick Thompson, Dean Ext. 123 Kate Forsyth Ext. 124 Patricia Marquez de Chavez Ext. 128 James Heard Ext. 630 Dr. Brian Spillane Ext. 640 Rickie Gherardi Louis Henderson Irwin Jacobs Laurel Johnson Cynthia Kline Margaret Longenecker Susan Pommerville Jack Pool Dr. Harry Taylor Adjunct Faculty: Program Description The Psychology program is designed to benefit both the student pursuing a career in psychology or related disciplines as well as the student desiring to acquire a personal understanding of psychology as it applies to everyday living. Career Options Administrator Community College Instructor Community College Counselor Drug Abuse Counselor Employment Counselor Human Factors Specialist Marriage, Family, Child Counselor Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Personnel Analyst Personnel Management Specialist Probation Officer Psychiatric Aide Psychometrist Research Director Social Services Director Survey Designer Student Affairs Officer Therapist Training Officer (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. Associate Degree An associate degree with a major in Psychology is not available. Psychology courses can be included in the 18 units necessary for an A.A. degree with a major in Letters, Arts, and Sciences. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. Distinctive Features The program includes a variety of courses, and utilizes a number of teaching methods, including those which emphasize student participation through group and individual activity. Psychology Major-CSU, Northridge MATH 15, Statistics (3) PSYCH 1, General Psychology (3) NOTE: This information is based on the 1992 94 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult with a counselor. Psychology Courses PSYCH 1 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A. Survey course to develop an understanding of facts, theories, and principles underlying human behavior. Emphasizes the topics of sensation, perception, motivation, thinking, learning, intelligence, personality and social interaction. Students will also develop critical thinking so they may read and write in a scientific manner. (CSU, UC, AVC) PSYCH 2 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units 5 hours weekly Prerequisite: Completion of PSYCH 1, and Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A. Advisory: Completion of MATH 15. Extended study of the fundamental principles of psychology. Emphasizes the theory and techniques of psychological experimentation as illustrated in the areas of learning and social psychology. Projects are developed, performed, and reported using naturalistic, laboratory, and statistical methods. (CSU, UC, AVC) PSYCH 11 *INTRODUCTION TO CHICANO PSYCHOLOGY 3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 1A. An introduction to the personal and social behavioral makeup of the Chicano persona. Special emphasis will be on personality development and those factors which contribute to its unique formation. Other topics emphasized will be the Chicano culture, psychological assessment, inter- personal conflicts, socio-psychological

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