NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

436 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS information and referral services, self-help groups, and employee-assistance programs will be covered. Ethical and treatment issues related to managed care and the rehabilitation process will be discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 1020H. PSYC 3600 Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse (3 credits) This course will focus on the interface between treatment providers and the criminal justice system. The student will learn how to work within the various levels of the court system (juvenile, appellate, superior), as well as diversionary programs, such as drug court. Involuntary commitment procedures, state regulations, and federal requirements will be explored in detail. In addition, the social impact and historical influences of drugs on society will be examined. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 1020H. PSYC 3620 Drug Prevention and Education (3 credits) The classification and identification of drugs as well as behavioral criteria for recognizing alcohol and drug abuse are reviewed. Specific attention is paid to prevention, intervention, and education strategies within the family, school, and the community. Methods for designing, implementing, and evaluating effective prevention programs among various cultures are examined. This course is designed to be of immediate practical use to counselors, teachers, and other professionals interested in effective drug prevention and education. PSYC 3710 History and Theories of Psychology (3 credits) Exploration of the historical roots of psychology, and the bases and growth of psychology as a science. Examines the major historical and contemporary theories of psychology with an emphasis on enduring issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or 1020H. PSYC 3760 Multicultural Issues in Psychology (3 credits) Issues relevant to the field of psychology. Examinations of different cultural groups and their values as they pertain to the individual, the family, time, proxemics (personal and interpersonal space), communication styles, and body language. Different cultural worldviews will be explored as they pertain to locus of control, conception of mental illness, and attitude toward seeking psychological help. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or 1020H. PSYC 3800 Current Psychotherapies (3 credits) This course is a comprehensive introduction into the most popular counseling theories and techniques currently in use. The needs of special populations, including substance abuse clients, adolescents, and clients from other cultures are examined. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 1020H. emphasis on counseling interviews and the establishment of helping relationships. Prerequisite: PSYC 2000 or PSYC 2020. PSYC 3480 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 credits) Survey of psychology as applied to work emphasizing a general knowledge of industrial/organizational psychology as well as its application to the solving of real-world problems. Discussion of personnel decisions, organizational training, organizations and their influence on behavior, job satisfaction, job design, and organizational development, human factors, and environmental stressors on workers. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or 1020H. PSYC 3500 Community Psychology (3 credits) Prevention, recognition, and mobilization of individual and community resources for helping solve psychological problems. The role of psychologically trained change agents in the human services field. Prerequisites: PSYC 1020 or 1020H. PSYC 3520 Principles of Learning (3 credits) Principles of Learning examines theories and research concerning the basic principles and concepts of learning. Theories of classical and operant conditioning will be explored, in addition to selected theories which explore the interaction between learning, memory and motivation. Additionally, basic neuroanatomy and neurochemistry underlying various learning processes will also be introduced. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or 1020H. PSYC 3570 Psychology and Physiology of Substance Abuse (3 credits) This course will provide a sound introduction to the pharmacology and physiology of licit and illicit drugs. Psychological effects of psychoactive substances will be explored. Signs and symptoms of substances abuse, diagnostic criteria for evaluating chemical dependency (including familiarization with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and physical and psychiatric disorders related to substance abuse will be studied. Among the topics covered will be HIV/AIDS, an introduction to dual diagnosis, relapse, and relapse prevention. Prerequisite: PSYC 1020 or PSYC 1020H. PSYC 3580 Rehabilitation Strategies for Substance Abuse (3 credits) This course will focus on the various types of therapeutic approaches that may be successfully employed in the treatment of substance abuse problems and the types of facilities available. Treatment planning, clinical documentation and supervision, influences of managed care and other third-party payers will be thoroughly examined. Special needs and approaches to rehabilitation for women, adolescents, and specific cultural groups will be addressed. Intervention strategies, including