SAINT PETER'S COLLEGE
Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
St. Petersburg College
Description: This course is the study of the use of basic behavior modification techniques in the helping professions. Emphasis is on learning theory and motivation, reinforcement schedules, environmental events that impact human behavior, and practical application of the theories. 47 contact hours.
HUS2540 (3880)
3
Chris Kerr
Description: This course provides an understanding of the essential role that human service professionals play in facilitating healthy families and communities. The effects of poverty, inequality, unemployment, child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence are included. The course provides strategies for empowering families to move to effective parenting, developing healthy life-styles, promoting self-esteem…
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