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University Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-3110: Living a Meaningful Life: Practice of Buddhism in the West

    The twentieth century has been marked by chaotic dislocations, social upheaval and a deepening loss of faith in Western secular and scientific values. As a result of these events, some of the major themes of the 20th century have been of alienation and the absurdity of life along with a corresponding retreat into fundamentalist attitudes about both science and spirituality. It may be however, that this loss of cultural equilibrium is also offering opportunities for new and creative understanding of the purpose and meaning of one’s life. One such opportunity may be found in the entry of Buddhism into Western civilization. This class combines an examination of Western roots as well as Buddhist perspectives, combined with on-going experiential work in meditation. Some of the questions include: How can we search for wisdom as opposed to technical knowledge? What does authenticity mean, and how can we develop it? How can the intellect be developed to search for meaning rather than flattening it in the search for factual reality? What does it mean to be a human being?
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-3120: The Mystical Rationalism of Socrates In the Platonic Dialogues


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-3200: The Quest for Wisdom: a Brief History of Philosophy

    This course introduces the undergraduate student to the discipline of philosophy and to the development of western thought from the pre-Socratics to post-modernism. Key periods in the development of philosophy are identified and central philosophers from each period are discussed through reading selected primary sources. Perennial philosophical issues such as the nature of reality, the sources of knowledge, and the basis of ethical action are examined, and essential philosophical perspectives such as realism, idealism, pragmatism, existentialism, logical positivism, and deconstructionism are defined and placed in their historical context. The course provides the student with the essentials of the history of philosophy that are useful in understanding references made in courses and in general academic discourse.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-3510: Independent Study


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-3900: Karl Marx: Ideas That Changed the World

    This workshop will investigate the central and most influential elements of Marx’s thought (e.g., Alienation, Fetishism, Exploitation, Historical Materialism, Class Consciousness, Dialectics, and Ideology). Students critically investigate and weigh Marx’s thought in an effort to assess its current value for understanding the world. No grade equivalent allowed.
    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4030: Situating the Self in the 20th Century

    Notions of the self, subjectivity, and identity have been central to the history of the 20th century and have driven debates about race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, politics, and social justice. This course maps out sections of this history and these debates as represented in the works of Freud, Lacan, Foucault, Irigaray, Kristeva, and others. This course provides an overview of key theoretical and philosophical concerns of the past century.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4140: Foucault: Discourse and Discipline

    Foucault’s work on history and social philosophy has shaped the development of various fields from literary theory, to criminology, to psychology and gender studies. This course grounds students in Foucauldian theories and concepts, considers various ways they’ve been applied, and also weighs the more substantial criticisms of his work. To have a good understanding of Foucault is to have a good grasp on many of the significant movements - in philosophy, social science, and political activism - of the current moment.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4760: Ecological Existentialism

    This course, while philosophical in orientation, provides an interdisciplinary reflection on the existential question of how to live endings (personal, collective, ecological), here and now, today. To do this we will draw from innovative work being done in a variety of disciplines: philosophy, psychology, history, literature, art, thanatology, and anthropology among them. At the heart of the course is the constructive work of collecting, creating, and weaving together new conceptual language, new metaphors, new paradigms, to support and inspire us in the living of endings. The course undertakes this task by putting at least two scales of inquiry in creative tension with one another.: setting the personal, biographical, existential arc of a life in conversation with the global, historical, political implications of the ongoing ecological crisis. Students should complete the course with an informed, applied, interdisciplinary understanding of living endings.
    Min. Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4900A: Freedom and Responsibility: the Philosophy of Existentialism

    In this one day workshop students have an opportunity to map out the philosophical territory of Existentialism: becoming familiar with principal contributors to the movement - Camus, Sartre, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, De Beauvoir, and Heidegger - charting parallels in their thought, and giving special attention to differences. In addition students ponder two of the key ideas in Existentialism - the freedom and responsibility of the individual. No grade equivalents allowed.
    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4900AZ: Foucault Workshop

    Foucault’s work on history and social philosophy has shaped the development of various fields of study from literary theory to criminology to psychology and gender studies. This workshop grounds students in the most influential of Foucault’s ideas, theories and concepts; provides examples of how they have been, or can be, applied in various fields; and briefly considers some of the more substantive critiques of his work. To have a solid understanding of Foucault is to gain a good grasp of many of the significant movements in philosophy, social science, and political activism over the past half-century. No grade equivalent allowed.
    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHI-4900B: Figuring Foucault

    Foucault’s work has had enormous influence in a variety of fields of study (e.g. Psychology, History, Politics, Literature and Philosophy), and always provides provocative challenges to assumed ways of knowing and being. This workshop situates the diverse thought of Foucault within its various frameworks, and then attempts to unpack some of the key concerns of his work. Among the topics attended to: knowledge/power, the will to power, the panopticon, discourse, discipline, ethics, resistance, and sexuality.
    Min. Credits: 2.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHIL-4120: Environmental Ethics

    Students are introduced to how philosophical assumptions and worldviews permeate our orientations to the natural world. We also examines our duties to preserve natural resources, conserve biodiversity, and expand our conceptions of rights to include those of future generations, other species, and terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch University
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHL-3670: Ethical Issues in Contemporary Soc

    This course provides an in-depth examination of selected ethical issues, appropriate for students in all areas of concentration. Students acquire an understanding of key concepts, theories and topics central to the area of philosophy known as Ethics. Students explore both their own views and those of prominent thinkers on questions such as the nature of morality.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHL-3690: Ethics & Legal Issues in Human Services

    This course will give students an ethical decision making model to apply to professional situations. We will discuss the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as a reference to ethical behavior in work situations in which professionals encounter. Through class discussions of possible scenarios and situations, students will also have opportunities to explore personal values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding a variety of topics such as gift giving, boundaries, dual relationships, and diversity issues. The course will also cover general ethical/legal principles that counseling professionals encounter, such as confidentiality issues, privileged communication, and issues of abuse and neglect.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHL-3941: Special Topics in Philosophy


    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PHL-3960: Independent Study


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 6.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PLA-1000.AC: Prior Learning Assessmt Theory & Practic

    Introduces the theory and practices of identifying, evaluating, and documenting knowledge, skills, and dispositions that individuals acquired outside the traditional classroom environment, with the goal of establishing college-level equivalency for this learning. The course also guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a prior learning portfolio for consideration of undergraduate credit.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch University
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PLA-1000.SB: Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice

    Introduces the theory and practices of identifying, evaluating, and documenting knowledge, skills, and dispositions that individuals acquired outside the traditional classroom environment, with the goal of establishing college-level equivalency for this learning. The course also guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a prior learning portfolio for consideration of undergraduate credit.
    Min. Credits: 4.5
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: Y
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PLS-4250: Energy & US Environmental Policy

    This course will examine the history of environmental policies, regulations and regulatory bodies in the United States. It will focus on the relationship between environmental decision-making, risk-assessment, and natural resource policy in relation to energy use, development and security.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch University
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-1010: Political Science


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-1010A: Intro to American Politics

    This course surveys and analyzes the principles, institutions, policies and politics of U.S. National Government. Major topics in the course include the constitution and federalism, civil rights and civil liberties, the presidency, congress, and the supreme court, modern American politics, and public policy. The primary goal of the course is to help students become critical, analytical observers of American politics, government systems, and institutions. Students will go beyond a basic understanding of how the government works to obtain a critical appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of the American political system, the pros and cons of various modern policy debates, and the importance of citizen’s rights and responsibilities. The course is a college level course and requires a significant amount of preparation for every class on the part of the student.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-1010B: Political Science 101 Part II


    Min. Credits: 4.5
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3310: The Rise of the Black Power Movement and the Black Panther Party


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3310.SB: Multiculturalism & American Politics

    This course will study the political mechanisms that operate in the context of an increasingly multicultural society. American politics has historically been looked upon as a stable beacon of strength for many to emulate. Now significant numbers of people of color, women, and individuals who represent alternative lifestyles are impacting the political arena. How will politics as we know it be altered? Historical, psychological and socio-political thought will be utilized to examine the issues of multiculturalism and American politics. Satisfies Global & Intercultural Awareness requirements.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3320: The Immigration Debate in Historical Perspective

    The United States had an essentially open border at the turn of the twentieth century, so why has increased border control become one of the top concerns of many Americans at the start of the twenty-first? The current, often volatile and certainly emotional debates about immigration raise questions about not only the reform of immigration policy, but also the meanings of American citizenship and the futures of the nation. This course will analyze the contemporary immigration controversies through a close examination of their historical roots. Course topics will include the history of immigration policy in the United States; analysis of the relationships between the cultural, political, and economic dimensions of immigration, past and present; engagement with contemporary community groups that take different perspectives on immigration; analysis of the current proposals for immigration reform by the House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and individual political representatives; and critical comparisons with immigration policies used by other countries.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3470: Public Policy

    This course examines the dynamics of public policy formation. Through reading case studies, interviewing public officials and private sector representatives and observing community groups and government agencies in action, students learn to analyze local issues. Students gain an understanding of the political process on state and federal levels as well as the local arena. Areas of analysis may include: local and/or national policies on business, labor, human services, energy and environment.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3530: Internship


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Field Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3640: The Climate Crisis: Root Causes and Remedies

    Climate Disruption and, more fundamentally, the collapse of biological and cultural diversity caused by a very particular set of social, economic and political realities may represent a serious existential threat to humanity. This course draws on climate science, new ecological knowledge, traditional ecological knowledge, political-economy and systems thinking to understand the scale, pace and implications of the climate crisis; its root causes; and the advocacy, organizing and activism that is grappling with how we navigate it.
    Min. Credits: 2.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Online Meeting (synchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3800: Election 2020

    The 2020 Election promises to be among the most consequential elections in recent US history. This course follows select political campaigns in real time from the month before election, Election Day, and its aftermath. Along the way, students learn about US political history, the mechanics of electoral politics, effective political communication strategies, and real-time grassroots organizing techniques.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3900AC: The Art of the Protest


    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3900J: Immigrant Rights, Labor and Higher Education

    This workshop will explore the contemporary immigrant rights movement and the contemporary labor movement. Through this workshop, students will be able to make connections between their own direct or indirect stories on migration, the forces that have shaped the U.S. history of migration and the current immigration issue. Students will also be able to make a connection between immigration and the labor movement, especially as it pertains to low-wage workers and worker centers in Los Angeles. There will be a special focus on the issue of immigrant students in higher education, the legislative and policy issues that have emerged, and the growing immigrant youth movement. The material presented, for the most part, will come from first-hand sources. All of the reading material assigned has been written by those directly impacted by the issue of immigration or by those involved in the labor movement. Students will be reading about a process that is changing day by day and will be able to make the connections between the material presented and current events.
    Min. Credits: 1.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Workshop
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3920: Engaged Citizenship

    This course is a combination of readings on the U.S. Constitution, government advocacy and a practical exercise in developing the knowledge of government at all levels and the skills necessary to influence it. Particular emphasis is placed on judicial constitutional applications and the actual participation in the governing process by advocacy of a specific issue in a governmental or community forum.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-3960: Independent Study


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 6.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-4050: Political Documentary: Challenging the Official Story

    Over the past decade documentary films have entered a new golden age: more popular, more seen and appreciated, more in number, and more important than ever. This course considers the history and politics of recent documentaries; their challenge to the official stories of government and media; their presentation of an alternative reading of our times. The films of Barbara Kopple, Michael Moore, Errol Morris, Robert Geenwald and others will be examined in an effort to come to a critically informed understanding of the work of contemporary political documentary, its methods, techniques and strategies. Writing in 1969, urban sociologist Martin Oppenheimer described the city as the most vulnerable social structure ever conceived by humans. Nearly forty years later, when close to half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, Oppenheimer’s statement takes on special meaning as city dwellers face both enormous challenges and unique opportunities that will shape the future of the global community. Drawing upon examples from cities as diverse as Beijing, New Delhi, London, Sao Paolo and our own Los Angeles, this course exposes students to the diverse environments, people, systems and cultural expressions that breathe life into urban experiences. What do these cities have in common? What do their differences tell us about the competing values of those who live in them? In what ways are they unique? How do cities in the twenty-first century compare with those that came before? What lessons can developing nations take away from their post-industrial counterparts? What is the source of local, national, and trans-national identities? These are but a few of the questions that frame the goals of the class. Students meet the city in which they live by interacting with people and organizations that influence Los Angeles on a daily basis. The course encourages students to utilize interdisciplinary methods to identify and engage in the social, cultural and political landscape of the city.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-4510: Independent Study


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-4530: Internship: Political Science


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Field Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • POL-4800: Hollywood & Public Policy From Reagan to

    From “family values” to “locker room talk,” sound bites have shaped American life by the power of their ubiquity. Prior to the 1980s, “spin” was a term for advertising and entertainment; politics and public policy decision-making were considered more serious realms, shaped by larger forces than popular opinion. The separation between truth and fiction was held as sacrosanct to democracy, and the role of Hollywood was to offer escape from the trials of war and the Depression. The 1980s changed all of that: Ronald Reagan deployed the tactics of advertising and melodrama towards a landslide victory; debates over social policies like health care and welfare moved from the Congress floor to prime time; television and popular films became points of reference for judging “the state of the economy” and “the crisis of the American family.” This course investigates the relationship between Hollywood, politics and popular beliefs over four decades.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PRO-4970: Senior Project

    In this seminar, each student develops and carries out a project relevant to professional goals. The project generally involves background study or research, planning, implementation, evaluation, and preparation of a written report.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch University
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Prerequisites: INTD-3350.AC: Culture, Conflct & Soc Rsrch
    Faculty Consent Required: Y
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-1040: General Psychology

    This is the first semester of yearlong introductory course that will provide students with an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. In the first semester, topics will include the biological basis of behavior; sensation and perception; states of consciousness; and learning and memory; and in the second semester, developmental psychology; personality psychology; social psychology; abnormal psychology; and motivation and emotion. . Emphasis also will be placed on the historical foundations of psychology and the application of psychology to diverse human endeavors.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-1050: General Psychology

    This introductory course will provide students with an overview of the current body of knowledge and methods of the science of psychology. Topics will include the historical foundations of psychology, cognition, emotions, learning, human development, biological bases of behavior, personality, psychological disorders, psychotherapy and behavior change, and social behavior. Emphasis also will be placed on the application of psychology to diverse human endeavors.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Semester credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-2510: Independent Study: Psychology


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3010A: Addiction & Human Development

    This course provides an overview of the theories of human development and a critical analysis of the disruptive impact of addiction on the natural developmental process. Areas of study will include, developmental deficits, developmental arrest in recovering clients, delayed reactions to childhood trauma, the stages of recovery, a developmental model of recovery and the dominant discourses that influence human development. This course will also investigate the prevention and intervention techniques used to minimize the impact of addiction on human development. This course is one of several core courses developed (special attention paid to TAP 21 criteria) to provide the practical knowledge required for successfully navigating credentialing (Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor) examinations. This course is designed to address the needs of students with no prior addiction treatment training as well as provide appropriately challenging coursework that will offer upper division scholarship for an advanced education in addiction studies.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3020: Mindfulness

    This course will explore both the classical roots of mindfulness practice and the modern scientific studies on mindfulness. Mindfulness practice is designed to help people develop inner calm, focus, insight and compassion. Scientific studies show its effectiveness in reducing stress-related mental and physical illness as well as promoting improved attention and well-being. Students will develop a mindfulness practice that fits their individual styles for learning as well as methods for integrating the practice into their relationships, professions, community service and personal lives.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3031: Origins of Psychodynamic Theory

    This two-unit workshop is designed to expose students to the psychological tenets of the origins of psychodynamic theory, with a primary focus on the work of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Alfred Adler. Through lecture, hands-on activities, documentary film and assigned readings, this one-day workshop will equip students with the tools to identify, articulate and analyze the theories, concepts and interventions that have laid the foundational framework for practices within the field of clinical psychology. Additionally, the historical context behind the creation of these theories and the sociopolitical ramifications resulting from the practice of these modalities will be explored, providing an educational context for each orientation’s theory of change, view of the self, and role of the therapist.
    Min. Credits: 2.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom,Online Meeting (synchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3070: History and Systems of Psychology

    This course provides an overview of historical tendencies in the history of psychology and introduces participants to some of the major systems that have developed during the past century. Emphasis is placed on the social context in which psychology originated and the philosophical issues underlying central psychological controversies. The course touches on the Eastern philosophy of Zen Buddhism, the Japanese psychotherapy of Morita and Naikan, and African healing traditions. Students explore the manner in which psychology functions in the present world as a form of practice and ideology.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3080A: Existential Psychology: Roots, Theory, and Practice

    This course will explore the major themes of Existential Psychotherapy from the perspectives of psychology, philosophy, film, the expressive arts and literature. The Existential movement will be studied within a broader framework from positivism to postmodernism. Students will be introduced to the contributions of Irvin Yalom, Viktor Frankl and James Bugental, as well as a range of clinical practices. Emphasis will be placed on the themes of authenticity, meaning, freedom, responsibility, agency and choice. The class format will include experiential exercises, discussions and films that trace existential concepts within society and everyday experience.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3090: Abnormal Psychology

    In this course, a critical perspective on abnormal psychology is presented through consideration of methods of conceptualizing the individual, concepts of normality vs. abnormality, subjectivity vs. objectivity, and the medical model vs. the humanistic-existential model.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3100: Global Perspectives on Stress

    This course covers different ways cultures manifest and manage stress around the world. Different sources of stress, from the physical to the emotional, will be explored as well as the physiology of stress. Students will compare global perspectives on stress and methods of self-care. Included in this class is information about how to maintain your own health, recognize the symptoms of burnout, and manage the various manifestations of stress in your life.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3110: Contemporary Modes of Counseling

    This course offers a collaborative, interactive introduction to six major contemporary models of psychotherapy: Existential, Humanistic, Cognitive, Gestalt, Narrative, and Solution-Focused therapies. Students will explore these models through reading, discussion, class exercises, instructor role-play, and DVD presentations. The course also guides students in looking critically at the material presented through the lens of cultural sensitivity and issues of social justice.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles,Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3110A: Foundations of Art Therapy: Past, Present, and Practical

    This 10-week experiential course invites students to explore the power of art through an historical, contemporary and practical approach to art therapy. Students will learn how art therapy influences and works in tandem with neuroscience, attachment, clinical art assessment tools, art directives and interventions. Students will explore the power and significance of art materials and how to work with various populations. Through the use of readings, lectures, discussions and art making, students will gain self-awareness through a reflective and introspective process. Students will explore clinical issues seen through commonly used contemporary theories & art therapy lenses, and gain insight into the universal nature of art, illustrating how clinical issues can be accessed, assessed and healed through the use of art and psychotherapy.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3110B: Art Therapy in Practice


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3120: Addiction Prevention Programming

    With opioid addiction and heroin overdose at an all-time high, the United States government has shifted its focus from the traditional post-abuse rehabilitation models to prevention programming. The ability to develop targeted and effective anti-addiction psycho-education programming is now a required skill set for employment in the behavioral health treatment field, especially as federal funding for abstinence-based drug education has more than quadrupled in recent years. This course explores historic attempts at drug abstinence education with a focus on the DARE model and similar youth prevention programming. Additionally, students examine the theoretical tenets of community resourcing and empowerment using strength-based and applied community psychology lenses. Finally, the course asks students to analyze the achievements and shortcomings of past prevention programming and to co-create informed therapeutic outreach projects for potential use out in the recovery field.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3130: Cultural Competence in Human Services


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3140A: Addiction & Marginalized Populations

    This course identifies special problems, issues, and concerns for individuals challenged by addiction within specific population groups. The course offers an overview of the historical issues involved in the intercultural socialization process. This course focuses on the social-psychological dynamics of diverse and marginalized population groups that are challenged by addiction (such as individuals that are disabled, individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, women, the LGBT community, criminal offenders and adolescents). Ethnic and cultural differences will be emphasized to provide students the skills needed to communicate effectively with diverse populations. This course is one of several core courses developed (special attention paid to TAP 21 criteria) to provide the practical knowledge required for successfully navigating credentialing (Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor) examinations. This course is designed to address the needs of students with no prior addiction treatment training as well as provide appropriately challenging coursework that will offer upper division scholarship for an advanced education in addiction studies.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3160A: Queer Counseling & Narrative Practice


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3170A: Counseling Addiction & Co-Occurring Disorders

    This course will delve deeply into the intricacies of counseling clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders paying special attention to how this population is marginalized and the dominant discourses that influence the standard of care. Co-occurring disorders refers to co-occurring substance use (abuse or dependence) and mental disorders. Course contents include: cultural and contextual factors of the co-occurring population, evolution of the co-occurring disorders (COD) field, the guiding principles in treating clients with COD and strategies, key techniques and treatment planning for working with clients who have COD. This course is one of several expertise/skills courses developed (special attention paid to TAP 21 criteria) to provide the practical knowledge required for successfully navigating credentialing (Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor) examinations. This course is designed to address the needs of students with no prior addiction treatment training as well as provide appropriately challenging coursework that will offer upper division scholarship for an advanced education in addiction studies.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3180B: Addiction & Family Dynamics

    This course is designed to provide learners with clinical skills that will assist significant others (partner, family, employer, etc.) of those struggling with addiction to become advocates for the treatment and healing process. Course contents include exploring the following; the multigenerational nature of substance use disorders in family systems (with emphasis on the risk factors for addictive behaviors); the dynamics of families affected by dysfunction; the impact of child abuse and neglect and how that impacts future adult behavior, family values, norms, roles and beliefs of the family system, and common patterns of adaptation. The approach will be to analyze and examine the ideas and dynamics of family relationships and challenge the dominant discourses that influence them, and to develop strength-based strategies for the worker who counsels these people. This course is one of several expertise/skills courses developed (special attention paid to TAP 21 criteria) to provide the practical knowledge required for successfully navigating credentialing (Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor) examinations. This course is designed to address the needs of students with no prior addiction treatment training as well as provide appropriately challenging coursework that will offer upper division scholarship for an advanced education in addiction studies.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3190: Ethics in Counseling and Psychotherapy

    This course explores fundamental ethical theories and applies them to an understanding of professional ethics in counseling. A variety of Western views are addressed including deontological, utilitarian, virtue ethics, and egoistic theories. The class includes several cross-cultural theories such as Chinese, Indian, Islamic and Buddhist. Students scrutinize basic ethical dilemmas encountered in the work of being a psychologist, as well as engaging in the debate about what is moral, how we make choices about right and wrong, and the responsibilities counselors shoulder in giving advice and in their influence over another person’s life.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3190A: Process & the Addiction Counselor

    This course develops understanding and competency in the area of personal growth, development and awareness as an addiction treatment professional. This course also provides an understanding of interpersonal styles and limitations, reaction patterns, life-styles, transference, counter-transference and personal/professional balance. Students will gain greater awareness of the impact of self, including one?s unique personality characteristics on the developing relationship;enhance their ability to work in the here-and-now with the client, and; develop sensitivity to ethical issues and issues of diversity. This course is one of several expertise/skills courses developed (special attention paid to TAP 21 criteria) to provide the practical knowledge required for successfully navigating credentialing (Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor) examinations. This course is designed to address the needs of students with no prior addiction treatment training as well as provide appropriately challenging coursework that will offer upper division scholarship for an advanced education in addiction studies.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3200: Counseling Theory & Technique

    An introduction to basic counseling skills and concepts including active listening skills, communication and feedback. This course will also include an exploration of counseling within the cultural and social milieu. Emphasis will be placed on skill development through dyad work.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3201: Counseling Theory & Coaching Techniques

    This course explores the fundamental helping skills a counselor must practice and master in order to build rapport, foster trust and facilitate constructive collaboration in a variety of settings. Students learn about and practice these skills in the development of a helping relationship characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, congruence and empathy. Special emphasis is placed on the process of adapting strategies to the individual characteristics of the client, such as disabilities, gender differences, sexual orientation, developmental levels, culture, ethnicity, age and health status.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3210: Small Group Process

    Small groups are an inescapable and essential element of public and private lives. This course helps students understand: (a)why small groups are important;(b)how they develop and work; and (c)how an individual can have an impact on the course of action of a group.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3220A: Holistic Perspectives on Addiction


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3230: Personal Relationships

    This course will explore both the positive and negative aspects in the dynamics of various types of relationships such as parent/child, friend, sibling, romantic/sexual (both heterosexual and gay/lesbian/bisexual), aging parent/adult child, and employer/employee to name a few. We will analyze major world philosophies and moral perspectives in regards to marriage, parenting, adult child/parent issues. Students will have opportunities to explore personal values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding a variety of topics on personal relationships.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3240: Effective Interventions in Mental Health

    This course will cover the development and implementation of effective, evidence based biological, psychological, and social interventions that support the mental health of people living with serious mental health challenges such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems. Effective interventions will also be explored for adolescents and children with emotional disturbances serious enough to include multi-agency care ranging from in home support to group homes and foster care. Attention will also be paid to ways to support positive mental health outcomes for the family members, caretakers, and others in close relationship with individuals living with these serious mental health challenges.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3240A: Psychology of Happiness


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3240B: Shakespeare Deconstructed: Gender and,Power Play


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3250: Effective Interventions: Child & Adolescents

    This course covers the crises affecting children and adolescents in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on abuse and neglect, suicide and murder, dysfunctional family living, poverty and violence. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and discuss prevention, intervention and treatment strategies and available services for the major contemporary crises affecting children and adolescents.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3270: Constructions of Masculinity in America

    How is masculinity constructed? This course will explore the intersectionality of aspects of American culture – particularly, race, ethnicity, religion, immigration, sexual orientation/identity, and socio-economic status – and how they contribute to the inextricably linked definitions, practices and discourses of masculinity in America. Explorations of these themes of American culture will make visible how current views and practices of masculinity have been fortified in myriad aspects of our lives. As each class session will be dedicated to illuminating a particular theme in American culture, students will learn that particular theme’s (1) influences on the constructions of masculinity, (2) effects on the development of masculinity discourses within various populations, and (3) potential to imagine more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable versions of masculinity in America than are currently and practiced. An interactive class format will be utilized, including critique of all assigned readings, film and video screenings, large and small group discussion, self-reflective written assignments, and oral/visual final presentations.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3270A: Critical Psychology


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3280: Psychology of Gender & Sexuality

    This course is designed to introduce students to the study of gender and sexuality with the aim of making a contribution to our collective understanding of the interconnectedness of sex, gender, and sexuality. This class will introduce you to some of the myriad ways in which psychologists and scholars in related disciplines have begun to understand the biological, psychological, social, political, and cultural meanings and implications of gender and sexuality. We will also explore the effects of oppression (sexism, heterosexism, racism, misogyny, homophobia) as well as global and transcultural perspectives.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3281: Psychology of Gender & Sexuality

    This course introduces students to the interconnectedness of sex, gender, and sexuality. Students explore the biological, psychological, social, political, and cultural meanings of gender and sexuality in a contemporary, global and trans-cultural context. Special emphasis is placed on the effects of oppression, including sexism, racism, misogyny and homophobia.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3310: Child Development

    This course will focus on the study of child development from conception and infancy through middle childhood. Emphasis will be placed upon the four major developmental domains: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Major theorists in the field of child development, such as Piaget, Vygotsky, and Erikson, as well as applicability of theories and concepts to practical situations in working with children, will be addressed.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3310B: Postmodern Approaches to Addiction Treatment


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3320: Adolescent Development

    At the completion of this course, the student should have an understanding of the process of human development from middle childhood through adolexcence at the biological, cognitive, social, emotional and cultural levels. Through discussion and directed learning the student will become familiar with current research literature in adolescent development, and demonstrate the applicability to current practical situations.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3330: Culture & Emotion


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3330A: Eco-Psychology

    Ecopsychology holds that human beings create a wellness for both themselves and for non-human beings through the process of connecting with nature. While ecopsychology itself is a relatively new development within mainstream psychology, the fields of wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, and therapeutic recreation provide a base of research, applied knowledge and experiential learning that extends back for more than 30 years. Through experiential exercises, students learn and practice skills to expand their ability to develop and maintain a deep connectedness with themselves, with others and with nature.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3330B: Ecopsychology: Keeping the Wild in Mind

    This two-day workshop introduces Ecopsychology at a critical moment when our relationship to the environment is a matter of survival. How do we meet the psychological repercussions of the climate crisis and global destruction in an increasingly technological world? What can be learned by investigating the worldviews of indigenous cultures? Can we foster interconnection and sustainability in our local and global communities? In what ways does the environment influence our internal and external landscapes, from policy and politics to our sacred myths and dreams? Topics will include man vs. nature, enchantment, and the healing effects of the sentient world. Students will explore a range of clinical approaches to ecotherapy, including transpersonal, narrative and terrapsychology. From forest bathing to bees, we will be using readings, videos, group discussions and exercises to explore our hearts, minds and spirits in the animate world.
    Min. Credits: 2.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3340.LA: Psychological Aspects of Parenting

    This course is designed to increase understanding of the psychological basis underlying common parenting practices, broaden the student’s knowledge of available parenting techniques, and invite the student to consider maladaptive parenting practices that intensify difficulties in the parent-child relationship. The concept of equi-finality (the many different paths that can result in a healthy, functioning child) is stressed throughout the course.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3340.SB: Issues in Substance-Based and Process Addiction

    This course address major issues related to substance-based addictions (alcohol and drugs) and other related addictive behaviors referred to as process addictions (gambling, shopping, internet, sex, eating etc.). The course will explore issues related to early life experience and trauma; family dynamics inclusive of family rules and survival roles; codependency; the biology of addiction; comparative theories of addiction and approaches to treatment.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3340A: Third Wave Therapies


    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3350: Psychopathology: the Nature of Mental Il


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3360: Shamanism

    The primary focus of this course is to explore shamanic traditions and how they relate to various theoretical and substantive psychological healing approaches. Particular attention will be given to the study of its origins, its relevancy to environmental activism, and how such practices may be comparable to various Western theoretical approaches. Students will obtain a practical experiential understanding of the basis of ceremony and shamanism and gain a greater appreciation for cultural diversity.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3390: Positive Psychology

    Positive Psychology is a newly developed field within the discipline of psychology that focuses on the promotion of mental health, as opposed to the identification of mental illness. This course will provide an overview of the scientific research of major topics in the field of positive psychology including: positive human traits (such as, happiness, love, and contentment); positive individual traits (such as, gratitude, honesty, integrity and kindness); and social institutions (such as friendship, community, education, work, and religion). Students will engage in a personal exploration of these concepts and have the opportunity to develop effective practices in their own lives.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom,Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3391: Positive Psychology

    This course provides an overview of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field of Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within them, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. Its three central tenets are explored: positive emotions, positive individual traits, and positive institutions. This includes the study of contentment with the past, happiness in the present, and hope for the future.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3400: Theories of Personality

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the major theories of personality and schools of thought in psychology. A comparative approach is used, based on the assumption that each theory contributes a part to the whole understanding of the human personality. An objective is to study the parts in order to gain a greater understanding of the whole. A final goal of this course is for each student to develop her/his own theory of personality based on a critical understanding of predominant theories in order to come to know one’s own biases, assumptions, strengths and weakness.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3410: Transformation of Consciousness

    This course examines some of the foundation for the transpersonal psychology movement as well as current developments in the creation of a full spectrum model for human growth and development. Students focus on consciousness, dreams, new findings on the functioning of the brain, meditation, and other related areas. The course explores ideas about consciousness and how consciousness relates to one’s thoughts and actions in the world. Experiential sessions focus on integration of course material into everyday life.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3430.LA: Infant to Child Development

    Knowledge of infant and child development is essential in developing an understanding of the needs and motivations of human beings. This course provides a basic working knowledge of the field of child development, focusing on emotional, cognitive, and social development from infancy to childhood. Various stages of development are explored, as well as psychological theories that emphasize the importance of the child-caretaker bond. Using empirical infant/child studies, students choose a topic and present their findings to the class. Students are required to participate in an infant observation based on the Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy, at a time other than when the class is scheduled.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3430.SB: Theories of Learning & Cognition

    This course examines the major psychological theories of learning, motivation and performance. It will begin with a focus on the traditional behavioristic theories of human and animal learning, continue with a look at the foundations of Gestalt psychology, and proceed to a study of modern cognitive theories human learning and memory. The final weeks of the course will survey various specializations and applications of learning theories, including personality theory, modeling, child development, moral development, psychotherapy, behavior modification, education instruction and artificial intelligence.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3430.SB: Theories of Learning & Cognition

    This course examines the major psychological theories of learning, motivation and performance. It will begin with a focus on the traditional behavioristic theories of human and animal learning, continue with a look at the foundations of Gestalt psychology, and proceed to a study of modern cognitive theories human learning and memory. The final weeks of the course will survey various specializations and applications of learning theories, including personality theory, modeling, child development, moral development, psychotherapy, behavior modification, education instruction and artificial intelligence.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3440: Social Psychology

    This course examines the ways the social psychology may be used to better understand such important phenomena in contemporary society as conformity, persuasion, love and aggression. Individual experience and personality development are studies in the context of such social influences as family, peers, role models, institutions, and mass media. Strategies for social change are considered, as enacted by both individuals (as in psychotherapy) and groups (as in political activism).
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara,Antioch Univ Seattle
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3450: Community Psychology & Social Change

    This course applies theory and research in community psychology to the analysis of social intervention strategies used by government, professional, and paraprofessional workers to address social problems. Topics include social, political, and economic influences on the individual; ways people cope with stressful environments and events; the respective roles of prevention and treatment in various intervention strategies and tactics used by change agents – social service employees, community activists, mental health practitioners, and others who seek to improve the quality of life in their community. This course also critiques research methods used in program evaluation to assess the effectiveness of social innovations.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3451: Contemporary Practices in Community Mental Health

    This course will introduce students to the concepts, values, and models of community mental health. Students will learn the history of the mental health movement and the current psychosocial and psychopharmalogic treatments including recovery and rehabilitative approaches that are designed to promote optimal functioning in mental health populations. The class will discuss the opportunities and challenges of delivering effective mental health services in public and private settings and by professionals and consumers of mental health services.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3460: Cross-Cultural Child Development

    This class explores the socio-cultural matrix of infant development. Cultural universals and cultural variability are considered in terms of societal/parental expectations and interactive behavior with topics such as feeding, sleeping arrangements, attachment, separations, autonomy, sense of self, crying, playing, and risk. The physical development of the infant, emotional and cognitive theories of development, and student’s own experience are investigated.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3470: Cognitive Psychology

    How do we process the world around us? Why do some things grab our attention and others we ignore? How do we problem solve? This course examines the models and processes relevant to human cognition. Topics include information processing, attention, language, problem solving, cognitive-behavioral modification, and decision making. Surveys of empirical research and applications of concepts to everyday experience will be included.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3480: Learning and Memory

    What we know is based on what we learn and remember. How do we learn best and is our memory reliable? What parts of the brain are involved in learning and memory? This course examines the behavioral processes, neuroscience and clinical applications of learning and memory. Topics include conditioning, generalization and discrimination, mechanisms of remembering and forgetting, and emotional influences and social learning. We will explore the theories and research related to learning and memory, challenge their assumptions, and conduct experiments while also applying the concepts to everyday life.
    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara,Antioch Univ Seattle
    Method(s): Classroom,Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3490: Learning and Memory

    What we know is based on what we learn and remember. How do we learn best and is our memory reliable? What parts of the brain are involved in learning and memory? This course examines the behavioral processes, neuroscience and clinical applications of learning and memory. Topics include conditioning, generalization and discrimination, mechanisms of remembering and forgetting, and emotional influences and social learning. We will explore the theories and research related to learning and memory, challenge their assumptions, and conduct experiments while also applying the concepts to everyday life.
    Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Online (asynchronous)
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3500.SB: Anthrozoology


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3510: Independent Study - Psychology


    Min. Credits: 1.0 Max Credits: 5.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Independent Study
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
  

  • PSY-3520: Family Systems


    Min. Credits: 3.0
    Credit Basis: Quarter credit
    Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
    Method(s): Classroom
    Faculty Consent Required: N
    Program Approval Required: N
    Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science
 

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