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Historical, philosophical, psychological and sociological basis of
counseling in different settings (school, agency and community) and
with different populations will be explored. Intervention strategies,
theoretical models, working contexts, relationships to other
professions, ethics, obstacles to service delivery and personal qualities
of counselors are reviewed. Course activity includes the use of printed,
recorded and filmed techniques, and the observation of live
interviews. (This course is required for all M.Ed. degrees, whether
Eclectic or Adlerian.)

PSYC 601 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR
Former course number 506 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course involves an examination of research on the physiological
basis of human behavior, including considerations of sensory
phenomena, motor coordination, emotion, drives, and the
neurological basis of learning.

PSYC 603 MENTAL HYGIENE IN YOUNG CHILDREN AND
YOUTH
Former course number 503 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
This course is planned as an integrated study of the interaction of
human behavior, learning, and the environment. Emphasis is placed
on the symptoms, causes and mediation of deviant behavior among
children, adolescents, and young persons. Trends and practices in
community mental health are studied, and visits to human
rehabilitation institutions for practical observation of clients, the
organization, and methods of therapy used are required. Instruction in
the writing of a case study report is also given.

PSYC 604 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS
Former course number 504 Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
The course deals with psychological principles for guiding learning of
children, adolescents and young persons. Emphasis is placed on all
aspects of learning -- cognitive, social and emotional -- and on factors
in the environment affecting such learning. An overview of the major
theories of learning is presented.

PSYC 606 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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