The University Center at West Hawai`i

Course information

81-964 Haleki`i Street

Kealakekua HI 96750

 

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You can order through www.bookstore.hawaii.edu (Website) or by calling 1-800-842-6657 (800-UHBOOKS) toll free for neighbor islands and Continental USA.

If you have any problems locating the book, please contact Dee Gushiken, the E-Commerce Manager. She may be reached either by Email (dgushike@Hawaii.edu) or at the phone number above.

Sometimes there is a glitch in ordering, so I suggest you order your book right away so we are able to begin the semester together.

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Summer 2010 Online Course for Hawai`i Community College

 

PSY 100 – Survey of Psychology (May 24-July 12)

 

Required Text:        Psychology by Stephen F. Davis and Joseph J. Palladino (5th Edition)

                                    Readings, handouts, audio-visuals, Internet, guest speakers

 

Course Description:

This is an introductory course, designed to provide you with an overview of the various disciplines within the field of psychology. We will explore research via several psychological orientations. We will look at the basic psychological processes involved in learning, memory, thinking and language. The development of the Self, which includes our gender and sexuality, our personality, and overall development will be studied. We will discuss who we are in a social context. Finally, we will see what factors influence our mental health.

 

 

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Fall 2010 Online Course for Hawai`i Community College

 

HSER 110 – Introduction to Human Services

 

Required Text:       Human Services: Policy and Practice (7th Edition)

                                    by Betty Reid Mandell and Barbara Schram

 

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the field of Human Services - past, present, and future - and an understanding of the attitudes, values, skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in human services. Active interaction with class members will help foster self-knowledge and growth, and will offer an understanding of the services available in the local community as practicum preparation.

 

Fall 2010 Face-to-Face Courses for Hawai`i Community College

 

FAMR 230 – Human Development

 

Required Text:        Human Development by Papalia, Olds, Feldman (11th edition)

                                    Readings, handouts, audio-visuals, Internet, guest speakers

 

Course Description:

We will look at our journey of human development from conception through the last years we have in life, as we look at the latest theories and research in this topic. This course examines the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development for each age.

 

 

PSY 100 – Survey of Psychology

 

Required Text:        Psychology by Stephen F. Davis and Joseph J. Palladino (5th Edition)

                                    Readings, handouts, audio-visuals, Internet, guest speakers

 

Course Description:

This is an introductory course, designed to provide you with an overview of the various disciplines within the field of psychology. We will explore research via several psychological orientations. We will look at the basic psychological processes involved in learning, memory, thinking and language. The development of the Self, which includes our gender and sexuality, our personality, and overall development will be studied. We will discuss who we are in a social context. Finally, we will see what factors influence our mental health.

 

SUBS 268 – Survey of Substance Abuse Problems

 

Required Text:        Uppers, Downers, All Arounders (6th edition) by Inaba, Cohen, Holstein (CNS Publications, Inc.)

Course Description:

This course will assist in a general and basic understanding of substance use, abuse, and dependency. We will explore the historical and societal perceptions of substance use, patterns and trends of use, societal and legal responses to drugs and alcohol. You will learn how to describe psychoactive drugs, their effects and methods of ingestion, and their effects on the individual, and become aware of methods of prevention, intervention, and treatment.

 

SUBS 245 – Group Counseling

 

Required Text:        Groups: Process and Practice (8th Edition) By Gerald Corey and Marianne Schneider Corey

 

Course Description:

This course outlines the basic issues and key concepts of group process and shows how group leaders can apply these concepts in working with a variety of groups.