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 PSYC 154. Social Psychology Theories, problems and issues in the study of human social behavior. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 155. Human Learning Memory, forgetting, concept formation, language learning, reinforcement and related topics. Traditional learning concepts, theories and findings with reference to contemporary classroom management, behavior modification and other applications. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 157. Psychology of Motivation Empirical findings and theoretical developments in motivation in relationship to concepts of need, arousal, drive and emotion. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 158. Perception Empirical and theoretical approaches to the psychology of perception with an emphasis on vision. Topics include the perception of form, color, depth and motion as well as the effects of attention and experience. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 160. Clinical Psychology Survey of clinical psychology as profession and the role of the clinical psychologist as therapist, diagnostician, administrator, scientist and agent of individual and social change. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 165. Theory and Methods of Counseling Major theories of behavioral change, with emphasis on counseling of persons with problems in occupational, social, family and individual adjustment. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 167. Sports Psychology Psychological aspects of sports, including the value of sports, psychological factors involved in competitive as well as non-competitive athletic activities and the role of sports psychologists. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 170. Industrial and Organizational Psychology Application of psychological theory, research and methodology to the work environment. Topics covered include leadership, power, group processes, motivation, satisfaction and issues in personnel psychology. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 171. Personnel Psychology Introduction to relevant methodology, research, applications and issues in personnel psychology. Topics covered include legal issues in personnel psychology, test validation, selection, job analysis, performance appraisal and training development. Prerequisite: Psyc1. 3 units PSYC 172. Psychology of Career Development and Management Career paths from the perspective of the individual and the organization; personal career decisionmaking and planning; organizational opportunities, policies and practices. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 173. Human Factors Human psychology and physiological characteristics and methods for taking these into account in designs and development of human-machine systems. Current human factor engineering efforts in lab, design process and operational environment. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 175. Management Psychology Theory and practice of psychology in organizations and management. Topics include learning, motivation, perception, attitudes, personality, stress, groups, culture, careers, communication, leadership, politics, conflict, cooperation, decisionmaking and organizational change. Prerequisite: Psyc 1. 3 units PSYC 180. Individual Studies Research project in psychology. Prerequisite: 12 units of psychology and instructor and department chair consent. Repeatable for credit CNC 1-4 units PSYC 184. Directed Reading Directed reading on a specific psychological topic. Prerequisite: 12 units of psychology and instructor and department chair consent. Repeatable for credit CNC 1-4 units PSYC 186. Psychology Field Work Supervised field work in a selected area of psychology. Course is repeatable for 4 unit maximum. Prerequisite: Instructor and department chair consent. Repeatable for 4 unit maximum. Repeatable for credit CNC 1-4 units PSYC 190. Current Issues Capstone Integrative survey of current viewpoints and issues in psychology, how they developed and likely future directions of psychology. Prerequisite: Psyc 100W and senior standing. Pre/Corequisite: Psyc 120 or Psyc 18. 3 units PSYC 191. The Psychology of Prejudice Provides an examination of psychological theory and research related to prejudice and discrimination from the perspectives of both the holders and targets of prejudice. Includes individual and small group exercises to provide experiential learning. Prerequisite: Completion of Core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required. GE: S 3 units PSYC 195. Honors Seminar in Psychology Intensive examination of background and current status of student-selected problems. Course is repeatable once for credit. Prerequisite: At least 18 units of Psyc or Stat with a GPA of at least 3.5; Psyc 120; and senior standing. Notes: Enrollment limited to qualified students. Repeatable for credit 3 units PSYC 199. Senior Honors Thesis Supervised thesis open only to exceptional senior psychology majors. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing and instructor consent. CMC 3 units Graduate PSYC 200. Seminar in Personality Theory A survey of contemporary approaches to personality study. Prerequisite: Psyc 139 (or equivalent) plus a total of nine semester hours of upper division psychology courses. 3 units PSYC 201. Projective Techniques I Introductory survey of social-emotional assessment and its theoretical basis. Limited practicum experience in administering, scoring and interpretation. Prerequisite: Psyc 205 (or equivalent). Notes: MS program priority. 3 units PSYC 202. Projective Techniques II The clinical use of inkblot techniques, with emphasis on Rorschach administration and scoring. Practicum experience in selection, administration, scoring and limited interpretation of projective test batteries. Prerequisite: Psyc 201 or Psyc 203B. Notes: MS program priority. 3 units PSYC 203A. Clinical Assessment I An in-depth introduction to objective, projective and behavioral assessment techniques used in the clinical evaluation of the behavior and functioning of adults, children and families. Prerequisite: Psyc 117 (or equivalent). Notes: MS program priority. 3 units PSYC 204. Advanced Child Psychology An intensive examination of significant developments in child psychology with emphasis on current theories. Prerequisite: Psyc 102 (or equivalent). 3 units PSYC 205. Intelligence Testing Supervised experience in the use of intellectual and cognitive assessment techniques, emphasizing individual psychoeducational assessment. Prerequisite: Psyc 117 (or equivalent). Notes: MS program priority. 3 units PSYC 206. Psychology of Individual Differences The nature and causes of individual differences, with particular emphasis upon special abilities and disabilities. Prerequisite: Psyc 1, Psyc 117 and Stat 115 (or equivalents). 3 units

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