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The
University Center at West Hawai`i Course
information 81-964 Haleki`i
Street Kealakekua HI 96750
* * * * * 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. * * * * * 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. * *
* * * 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 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. 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
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