Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 332 research in areas including, but not limited to, schedules of reinforcement, functional behavior assessment, stimulus discrimination and generalization. Course should be taken if applying for certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Prerequisites: PSY241. Course Notes: Supervision hours by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst required for certification will be available in this course. PSY266 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY Distinguishes between normal behavior and psychological disorders. Subjects may include stress disorders, problems with anxiety and depression, unusual and abnormal sexual behavior, schizophrenia and addictive behaviors. Causes and treatments of psychological problems and disorders are discussed. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of instructor. PSY267 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY Overview of the practice of psychology in the law, by the law, and of the law. Focuses on the complementary functions and distinctions between psychology and the legal justice system. Topics include, but are not limited to, criminal investigations, risk and level of danger, competency, interrogations, confessions, assessment, eyewitness testimony, child custody, and domestic violence. Prerequisites: PSY101. PSY270 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PERSONAL & SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT Surveys the basic mental health principles as they relate to coping with stress, interpersonal relationships, sex, marriage, and working. Emphasis on learning to become a more competent and effective person. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor. PSY290AB / 4 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS RESEARCH METHODS Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisities or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. PSY290AC / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS RESEARCH METHODS Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments in representative areas of psychological research. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisities or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor.