Attention is directed to the historical antecedents of contemporary theories of perception, learning, motivation and personality. Introduction to Behavioral Analysis 3 hours Principles of classical and operant conditioning and their application to human behavior including reinforcement, punishment, contingencies, token economies and methods of increasing desirable behavior and decreasing undesirable behavior. Abnormal Psychology 3 hours Psychological models as applied to normal and abnormal behavior including identification, etiology, and treatment of anxiety, somatoform, dissociative, affective, schizophrenic and personality disorders. A practicum course in which a student participates in actual experiences under close supervision of the instructor. Includes seminar discussions, auditing tapes, interview analysis and observation of live counseling interviews.
Emphasis is on counseling skills in a closely supervised setting.
Practical experience in interviewing and counseling is provided. The setting must allow the student to acquire knowledge and practice skills in the application of psychology. The student maintains a daily journal and meets with the instructor to discuss the experiences of working in an applied setting. Continuation of PSY 441. Leadership 3 hours Personal and situational aspects of leading and following, including effective and ineffective leadership styles, leadership as service, emotional and spiritual aspects of leadership, and the role of followers.