Behavioral Health Certificate

PSYC 331. Behavior Modification and Therapy. 3 Credits.

Theory and practice in the application of operant and classical conditioning procedures to humans in applied settings. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. S.

PSYC 335. Health Psychology. 3 Credits.

A biopsychosocial approach is used to examine basic concepts, theories, and research in health psychology from the perspectives of the patient, caregiver, health care provider, and researcher. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. F.

PSYC 210. Human Sexuality. 3 Credits.

This course provides an overview of human sexuality--covering anatomical and physiological aspects, psychological aspects, behavioral aspects, and social/cultural aspects. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. S.

PSYC 270. Abnormal Psychology. 3 Credits.

A survey of the classification, symptoms, and etiology of psychological disorders and behavior pathology. Prerequisite: PSYC 111. F,S.

PSYC 421. Diversity Psychology. 3 Credits.

Origins and consequences of psychological differences among individual and groups with special emphasis on sex differences and racial differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 111, PSYC 241, and PSYC 250 or consent of instructor. S, even years.

RHS 200. Helping Skills in Community Services. 3 Credits.

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills associated with the helping process, including interviewing skills, as practiced in a variety of community services settings. A special focus will be on the problem-solving process and interaction skills used in direct service activities with individuals. Helping skills require a knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the effective use of interpersonal behaviors. This combination of knowledge and skills will benefit any individual wanting to increase effectiveness when working with people. F,S,SS.