2009 - 2011 GENERAL
PSYCHOLOGY
CATALOG
Psychology Department
Skills Certificate
(323) 265-8955
Psychology is the scientific study of humans and animals.
Psychology is a natural and social science that includes
research, practical and creative applications. Psychology
covers a wide range of topics ranging from the way the social
environment influences the individual to the inner workings of the body with particular attention to brain function.
Psychologists teach, conduct research, and provide clinical
treatment for people of all ages and various cultural groups
who are experiencing psychological difficulties. In addition,
psychologists might work with business and governmental
agencies to improve productivity in the workplace environment, or study how attitudes and prejudices develop, and
influence human behavior.
Recovery Specialist
SUBJECT & NO.
General Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Alcohol/Drug Studies:
Prevention and Education . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction to Drug and Alcohol
Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment and Recovery . . . . . . . . 3
Counseling Techniques for the
Chemically Addicted . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certificate of Achievement
Faculty
Davey, Sherrie - Chair
Instructor
Cleveland, Cathy S.
Instructor
Ludwig, Randy
Assistant Professor
Mayoryk, Maria
Professor
Rice, Tiffany
Assistant Professor
Serrano, Edward R.
Associate Professor
Taback, Dr. Karen
Instructor
Adjunct Faculty
Amezcua, Charlie A.
Appel, Lynne R.
Blanton, Carlton W.
Holub, Alexander S.
Hughes, Louis H.
Lewis, Larry M.
Loisel, Douglas B.
Moore, Barbara B.
Sneed, Robert
Vallas, Valerie
Vartanian, Lisa M.
Wucetich, Cynthia
Educational Programs
Skills Certificate:
• Recovery Specialist
certificates of achievement:
• Chemical Dependency Counselor
• Chemical Dependency Specialist
in Criminal Justice
COURSEUNITS
PSYCH 1
PSYCH 63
PSYCH 64
PSYCH 65
PSYCH 67
Chemical Dependency Counselor
The Psychology Department offers a Certificate of Achievement
in Chemical Dependency Counselor. This certificate provides
academic preparation and fieldwork experience for individuals
employed, or preparing for employment, in public and private
agencies that serve clients with alcohol and drug problems.
SUBJECT & NO.
COURSEUNITS
PSYCH 1
PSYCH 14
PSYCH 37
PSYCH 43
PSYCH 63
PSYCH 64
PSYCH 65
PSYCH 67
PSYCH 68
PSYCH 81
PSYCH 82
General Psychology I . . . . . . . . . . 3
Abnormal Psychology . . . . . . . . . . 3
Psychology of Codependency and
Family Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Principles of Group Dynamics I . . . . . 3
Alcohol/Drug Studies: Prevention and . .
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Abuse 3
Chemical Dependency: Intervention,
Treatment and Recovery . . . . . . . . 3
Counseling Techniques for the
Chemically Addicted . . . . . . . . . . 3
Biopsychology of Chemical Dependency:
Drugs, Behavior and Health . . . . . . . 3
Field Work I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Field Work II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chemical Dependency Specialist in criminal justice
(with Administration of Justice Department)
SUBJECT & NO.
COURSEUNITS
ADM JUS 1
ADM JUS 75
PSYCH 63
PSYCH 64
PSYCH 65
Introduction to Administration of Justice 3
Introduction to Corrections . . . . . . . 3
Alcohol/Drug Studies, Prevention and
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction to Alcohol
and Drug Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chemical Dependency Intervention,
Treatment and Recovery . . . . . . . . 3
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transfer Curriculum:
• Psychology
2009 - 2011 GENERAL CATALOG
257
PSYCHOLOGY
E3-111