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• PSYC A460: Intro to Clinical Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) An introduction to applied psychology including knowledge of theory, diagnosis and assessment, treatment, and ethical issues in clinical psychology. Students will receive some in-class training in clinical interviewing and assessment techniques.
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• PSYC A461: Behavorial Therapy Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A325; Prereq or coreq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A326; PSYC A320 or PSYC A460; or consent of instructor) Students will be provided with supervised training and experience in various behavioral therapy/modification techniques in working with select clinical populations. One three-hour laboratory per week.
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• PSYC A465: Psychology Addictive Behaviors

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) An introduction to the psychology of addictive behaviors, including an overview of the major theories of why people use/abuse substances. The major approaches used to treat addictive behaviors will be covered. A major goal of the course is to stimulate critical thinking in this area and to increase understanding of the links between theory and intervention. A second goal of the course is to introduce the student to contemporary issues and controversies related to addictions.
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• PSYC A470: Neuroscience

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) Neuroscience explores how the brain and nervous system function to generate behavior, emotion, and cognition. This course offers an introduction to the mammalian nervous system, with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics covered include the function of nerve cells, neuroanatomy, sensorimotor physiology, control of movement and speech, neuroplasticity, learning and memory, emotion, and diseases of the brain.
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• PSYC A471: Neuroscience Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A325; Prereq or coreq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A326; PSYC 470; or consent of instructor) Practice with biological and behavioral methodologies used to investigate the physiological bases of behavior. One three-hour laboratory per week.
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• PSYC A475: Psychopharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC 101). Basic psychopharmacological concepts including the effect of drugs on animal and human behavior, sensation, mood, cognition, and physiology, and the mechanisms underlying these effects. Topics will include the use of medications to treat mental disorders, side effects of drugs, contraindications (drug-to-drug interations), pharmacogenetics (inherited differences in metabolic pathways), pharmacokinetics (body's effect on drug), and pharmacodynamics (drug's effect on body).
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• PSYC A480: Health Psychology

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) A survey of the psychosocial factors that influence wellness, disease, and the performance of health behaviors. Illness prevention, management, and treatment will be examined.
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• PSYC A485: Psychology of Stress & Coping

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  An examination of factors pertaining to stress, stress triggers, and the stress response. Topics will include psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors related to stress. The course will cover both historical and current applications pertaining to stress theories and will focus on understanding how to reduce or manage stress by exploring and utilizing multiple coping strategies and techniques.
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• PSYC A486: Stress & Coping Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: PSYC A325; Prereq or coreq: PSYC A326 and PSYC A485) Practice in the experimental techniques used in the study of stress and coping, which will focus on a myriad of factors pertaining to stress, stress triggers, and the stress response. Course topics will include psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors related to stress. Additionally, applications will involve utilizing multiple coping strategies and techniques to better understand how to reduce or manage stress.
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• PSYC A490: Human Sexuality

  3.00 Credits

  University of South Carolina-Aiken

  
  (Prereq: Grade of C or better in PSYC A101) Physiological and psychological aspects of human sexual behavior. A survey and theoretical understanding of normal and abnormal forms of sexual behavior and their treatment.
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