Behavioral Science - 2009-2011 Course Catalog - Green River Community College

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Behavioral Science (BEHSC)

BEHSC 101 College Experience (2)

Helps first year students adjust to the college experience, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire basic survival skills. Provides support group experience for students in the first critical year of their college experience by assisting them in examining problems common to that experience in an atmosphere less formal than a traditional course.

BEHSC 103 Interpersonal Relations (5)

Assists students in increasing their effectiveness in interacting with other people. Focuses on relationship building skills, maintaining relationships, and developing relationships in transition. Presents communication, conflict resolution and anger management skills in a lecture/discussion format.

BEHSC 107 Career Explorations (5)

For any person entering the labor force for the first time, or who is re-entering the world of work after a period of non-activity, or who wishes to change to a more satisfying occupation. Emphasizes the need of the individual student.

BEHSC 115 Assertiveness Training (3)

Teaches communication skills that help students state their thoughts and feelings honestly, directly, and appropriately in their situations and relationships. Covers the influence of human territoriality on the quality of communication and relationships. Teaches specific assertiveness skills.

BEHSC 180 Introduction to Psychodrama ()

Exploratory course in beginning therapy introducing students to the fundamental elements and principles of psychodramatic methods. The use of action methods such as role-playing complements traditional verbal approaches in resolving personal problems.

BEHSC 185 Psychology of the Self (5)

Introduces the theoretical paradigms of the human self and methods of optimizing the development of the Self. Students demonstrate through class discussions, essay and multiple choice examinations an understanding of the major paradigm regarding the Psychology of Self. Students develop, implement and evaluate a program of self-understanding using the presented theoretical concepts and methods.

BEHSC 190 Stress Management (5)

Increases student awareness of stress, anxiety and frustration. Provides a broad physical, social and psychological understanding of the human stress response. Provides students with materials from a wide background of stress research and experimentation, offering scientific insight and practical skills for effective stress management. This is a pass/no credit course.

BEHSC 194 Special Studies-Behavioral Science 1 (5)

Offers special behavioral science subject matter that is not part of the regular curriculum. As such, the content varies depending upon the requests from students or the opportunity to present unusual topics. This is a pass/no credit course.

BEHSC 294 Special Studies-Behavioral Science 2 (1-5)

Content varies each time course is offered. May include studies in transpersonal experiences, intra-psychic phenomena, hypnotically modified behavior, electronically mediated learning, micro-counseling techniques, or other experiences that are therapeutic in nature where need or interest is expressed.

BEHSC 298 Independent Study-Behavioral Science 1 (3)

For students with basic preparation in counseling or guidance who wish to apply their knowledge and abilities, working under the close supervision of a professional counselor in the community college, secondary schools or community agencies. Content and credits determined by the nature of the student proposal, by the time required to complete the project and by the institution. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

BEHSC 299 Independent Study-Behavioral Science 2 (3)

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