PSYC 336

Fall 2016 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Topics in Clin/Comm Psych

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Credit: 3 hours.

Survey and critical review of subdisciplines in clinical/community psychology; concepts, methods, and assessments, intervention strategies and tactics. Subdisciplines addressed will vary. See Class Schedule for current titles.

May be repeated with approval to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours in same term, or to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours in subsequent terms. Prerequisite: PSYC 238 or PSYC 239 or both depending on topic.

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PSYC 336 class schedule data for fall 2016
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
51243	Lecture	CF	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	Lincoln Hall	Fairbairn, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/16-12/07/16 Section Title: Alcohol and Alcoholism Section Info: All seats reserved for Psychology majors until April 25th. Senior priority begins on April 6th, Junior priority begins on April 13th, and Sophomore priority begins on April 18th. This course explores the effects of alcohol consumption on psychological processes. It focuses on both the immediate effects of alcohol consumption and the impact of chronic overconsumption of alcohol on the human mind. We examine levels of use ranging from abstinence and social drinking to severe alcohol use disorder, and further explore how psychologists have determined boundaries that classify disordered drinking. While working primarily from a clinical psychological perspective, we examine how alcohol has been viewed across a variety of fields, ranging from cultural anthropology to cognitive psychology to neuroscience, examining cultural differences in social drinking practices, alcohol's impact on thought and cognition, as well as pharmacological effects of alcohol on the body and brain. This course is especially pertinent to students interested in clinical psychology, as well as health psychology. In addition to its relevance to these areas, however, it is also likely to be of interest to students with interests in other areas of psychology, including social psychology and cognitive psychology. Approved for Clinical and General Psychology Concentration Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
51387	Lecture	CH	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	Psychology Building	Hunter, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/16-12/07/16 Section Title: Self In Virtual Communities Section Info: All seats reserved for Psychology majors until April 25th. Senior priority begins on April 6th, Junior priortiy begins on April 13th, and Sophomore priority begins on April 18th. Community psychology is concerned with the role of social contexts in the health and well-being of individuals and society. Research has shown that social contexts may play important roles in the development of identity, social relationships, and ultimately healthy functioning. In the last decade the cyber communities have become a powerful social context that may have implications for how individuals construct their notions of self and their social identities in cyber and real world contexts. Thus cyber contexts are of interest to community minded psychologists and provide unique opportunities to explore nuances in self and identity construction. This course will review the literature in community psychology, social psychology, and minority psychology to understand the implications of multiple identities in cyber contexts and its relationship to mental health. Assignments will involve weekly readings, class presentations, journaling, and exams. Approved for Clinical and General Psychology Concentration Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.
66133	Lecture	JC	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	Psychology Building	Cohen, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/16-12/07/16 Section Title: Stress&Resilency in Childhood Section Info: All seats reserved for Psychology majors until April 25th. Senior priority begins on April 6th, Junior priortiy begins on April 13th, and Sophomore priority begins on April 18th. The class focuses on the impact how major and/or chronic stress may uniquely impact children and adolescents. We focus on issues related to developmental psychopathology, clinical intervention, and positive psychology. Students will learn about why certain youth develop psychological distress after a negative life event, how to intervene or prevent psychological distress following a traumatic event, and what makes certain people seem resilient, or even demonstrate growth, in the face of adversity Approved for Clinical, Developmental and General Psychology Concentration Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.