Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment - Joint Program with Rutgers - School of Health Professions

Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.

This course defines computers and computer applications and their use in business, industry and government. Students completing this course will be computer fluent. Students will understand the capabilities and limitations of computers and know how to use them. In addition, students will understand computers and their ethical, legal and societal implications. Topics include the history of computers, hardware devices, software programs, terminology, privacy of information, ethical behavior and the influence of computers on people and society. Hands-on experience includes: using a Windows operating system, a word processor, designing and implementing spreadsheets and producing presentations. This course is recommended for anyone who will be involved with computers and the use of computer application software.

Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.

Familiarizes students with mathematical models that occur in more advanced courses and in the areas of business, science and the social sciences using exploratory data analysis and statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics linear regression, probability and probability distribution, confidence intervals, and an introduction to hypothesis testing.

Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups.   This course covers basic sociological theories and methods of social research, with special attention to the following topics:  culture, values and norms, socialization, social structure, deviance, stratification, social institutions and differentiation by region, race, ethnicity, gender, age and class.

This course, designed for the non-major, uses scientific principles to investigate the diversity of microbial life. Laboratory-based modules use the scientific method to explore the cellular, ecological, epidemiological and commercial roles of microorganisms. The interdependence of microorganisms to life on Earth is examined. Laboratory exercises introduce students to principles of light microscopy, aseptic methods of handling and cultivating microorganisms, fermentation and DNA isolation. The historical and social impact of infectious diseases is explored using case studies, current events and web quests to encourage critical thinking skills. Examination of contemporary topics, including the development of antibiotic resistance, bioterrorism and genetic engineering are designed to foster scientific literacy. A research paper is required.

A study of the basic theories, methods, and problems of ethics and morality. Students will apply ethical principles and problem solving models to examples taken from everyday life.

Enables students to identify the methods by which individuals with severe mental illness are helped in psychosocial rehabilitation and treatment settings. Classroom lectures and seminars provide students with opportunities to explore concepts unique to psychosocial rehabilitation, including history, philosophy and values of psychosocial rehabilitation.

Choose one Psychology course designated as General Education Social Science (GE SS) or General Education Diversity (GE DIV).

Introduces students to the principles and skills necessary for the effective use of therapeutic communication. The student will learn about values and attitudes impacting on professional interpersonal relationships. Classroom lectures and practice sessions expose students to interviewing and helping principles through active participation in faculty supervised clinical practice.

Introduces students to the principles and skills necessary for the effective use of groups to engage people and achieve goals. Classroom lectures and practice sessions to demonstrate group dynamics and group process. Includes participation in a faculty supervised group experience.

This course introduces students to current clinical, diagnostic and treatment paradigms and examines their relationship to current psychiatric rehabilitation practice including a wellness and recovery focus. Students are introduced to the language of DSM-V and its translation into behaviors, the role of research in the etiology and treatment of mental illness, the relationship between clinical practitioners and psychiatric rehabilitation practitioners, and the importance of assessing suicide risk. The use of common psychotropic drugs and their side effects is also covered.

This course builds upon student's prior knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatric rehabilitation. The focus of the course is on the community support system and case management functions. Emphasis is on linkage to - and coordination of various community resources utilized by people who have psychiatric disabilities. Students learn that in addition to psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health treatment, people need access to many other supports and services in the community, such as entitlements, protection and advocacy services and peer support. This course is only offered online through the Rutgers-SHP web platform.

This course acquaints students with emerging developments in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation, focusing on current issues and trends. Students are introduced to research methods and the concept of evidence-based practice. The purpose of the course is to help the student conceptualize psychiatric rehabilitation as a diverse and evolving field that adapts to an emerging knowledge base, as well as demographic, public policy and cultural changes. This course is only offered online through the Rutgers-SHP web platform.

This course builds on the knowledge that students obtained in previous PSR courses, including basic information about severe mental illness, program models, communication techniques and group skills. The course enables students to identify and begin to practice common interventions used in psychiatric rehabilitation settings. Classroom lectures, as well as topical and informal discussions will provide students with the opportunity to integrate theory with the practical experience gained at their field placements. In addition to attending a three hour seminar style class, students will spend 240 hours interning at a psychosocial rehabilitation program.

This course builds upon the knowledge obtained in the core PSR course and the prerequisite fieldwork course, and enables students to continue to develop rehabilitative and clinical skills in faculty supervised field placements. In addition, students will begin to participate in the assessment and service planning process, learn how to document clients' progress, and learn how to resolve ethical dilemmas. Weekly seminar classes will assist students in evaluating their field experiences and foster consolidation of learning. In addition to attending a three hour seminar style class, students will spend 240 hours interning at a psychosocial rehabilitation program.