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BE SC 302
PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHOLOGY
( 3)
Study of issues and concepts in psychology intended for non-majors; behavior,
development, perception, personality, conflict, and learning.
BE SC 370
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY
( 3)
Introduction to concepts and terminology of community psychology with
discussion of historical development. Community mental health issues will be
analyzed.
BE SC 376
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
( 3)
A course designed to acquaint the student with the role of various social
agencies.
BE SC 395
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
( 3 -12)
Internship in human service organizations providing for application of
academic knowledge, reading, and discussion.
Prerequisite:
90 credits with at least 16 credits in the major
BE SC 407
SMALL GROUPS COUNSELING
( 3)
Intensive survey of research and theory on behavior in small groups, with
emphasis on interdependence, cooperation, and attitude change.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 408
GROUP FACILITATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
( 3)
Skill training in group facilitation and leadership based on analyses of
roles and interpersonal dynamics plus differences among impact population.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 410
HUMAN RELATIONS
( 3)
Analysis and theoretical principles of semantics and complex human relations
in the family, industry, and informal organizations.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 459
BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS
( 3)
Behavioral, cognitive, and expressive methods of assessing and enhancing life-
coping skills.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 461
THEORIES AND MODELS OF COUNSELING
( 3)
A survey of the various methods of counseling as well as the theories behind
them.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 464
(US)
(WMNST)
FEMININE/MASCULINE
( 3)
Study of sex role learning; investigating feminine/masculine labeling;
implications for contemporary society.
Prerequisite:
general psychology or general sociology
BE SC 468
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY: SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
( 3)
A survey of major sociopsychological issues involved in the study of worker
behavior and the industrial organization.
Prerequisite:
general psychology, general sociology, or general behavioral
science
BE SC 494
SENIOR THESIS
( 3 - 9)
Problem formulation, literature search, research design, data collection,
analysis of results, and final write-up of a substantial research project.
Prerequisite:
permission of program
BE SC 494H
SENIOR THESIS
( 3 - 9)
Problem formulation, literature search, research design, data collection,
analysis of results, and final write-up of a substantial research project.
Prerequisite:
permission of program
BE SC 496
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
( 1 -18)
BE SC 497
SPECIAL TOPICS
( 1 - 9)
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