New Courses for Spring

SBS 399 Special Topics: Autism Intervention
This course will explore approaches to Intervention with Autistic Spectrum and Developmental Disabilities Mondays 9-11:30 am Greggus Yahr

Myths, Misconceptions, and Effectiveness with these populations are the core themes of this class. Separating fact from fiction, and learning the tools to be effective with children and adults on the Autistic Disorders & Intellectual Disabilities spectrums are the goals of this course. This class will start with learning the history of these disorders, how they are identified in children and adults, and progress to learning appropriate intervention techniques that provide care givers, whether family or professional, the tools be compassionately effective when working with these individuals.

SBS 307       Midlife & Adult Development
A consideration of the ongoing challenges and opportunities for development throughout the adult years, with emphasis on midlife and its associated physical, personality, and sociocultural processes.  Psychological and other social science perspectives on the study of midlife will be complemented by examples from field interviews, folk tales, and imaginative literature.  Cr 3 W 5:30-8pm Jan Hitchcock

SBS 309      The Psychology of Attachment in Early Childhood
This course focuses on the critical importance of attachment process in early childhood and the emotional development of young children as the basis of forming relationships throughout one's life. Stages in attachment process will be presented as well as types and categories of attachment. Stages of emotional development in early childhood will also be presented with critical accomplishments in each stage. Positive and negative influences on both attachment and emotional development will be discussed as well as implications for attachment relationships throughout the lifespan.  Cr 3 Tu 9-11:30 Susan Reed