An elective course designed to help the student develop a greater understanding of himself and the meaningful world of work. Emphasizes career-planning steps. This course will focus on current topics in psychology not covered in existing course offerings. Intended for the purpose of offering high interest course topics during the semester. It may be repeated with changes of topic.
Content varies with instructor.
A sociological approach to the major social problems in contemporary American society. Emphasizes concepts of aging, health care, minorities, poverty, technology, work and youth. A critical consideration of causes of social maladjustment and consideration for solving societal issues. The course outlines the major determinants of alcohol and drug dependency, as well as the psychopharmacological, psychological and sociological aspects of the chemicals most often abused. This course examines the family as the primary unit of society.