Psychology and Personal Growth

Continuing Education Course

Breyer State University
Instructor: JUAN KENIGSTEIN, Ph.D., M. ED., BSIE, GC-C

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: This course can add new dimensions to a your total education. It places special emphasis on an individual’s experience of the world and him/herself. First hand knowledge, emotions, values, and human relationships are of primary concern. To become more fully human is the essence of a personal growth course. It is a person-centered endeavor.

While you learning and growth are the fundamental goals of this personal growth course, it is my responsibility that I make it happen. It is my responsibility to set the course tone, provide an atmosphere to pursue personal insight, and models the personal growth. Abraham Maslow said that the good facilitator of growth fully believes and acts as if growth were possible while respecting the accompanying risks and fears.

This course is sixty contact hours. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of completion, as well as a college transcript for four semester hours of college credits.

This course is approved by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc.

TIMEFRAME: Eight month time period.

TEXTBOOK: There is one textbook required for this course.

Book 1: Psychology and Personal Growth, 6th edition, by Nelson Goud and Abe Arkoff, 2003. ISBN # 205468837

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EVALUATION AND GRADING: This is a performance-based course. Grades will be determined by your performance in the assignments.

SECTION I 15%
SECTION II 15%
SECTION III 15%
SECTION IV 15%
SECTION V 20%
SECTION VI 20%

TOTAL 100%

GRADING: The following grading scale is used in this course.

90%-100%    - A
80%-89%      - B
70%-79%      - C
Below 69%    - Fail

COURSE OUTLINE:

1). Identity.
2). Human Communication.
3). Growth Dynamics.
4). Human relationships.
5). Emotions and feelings.
6). A quality life.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you wil be able to:

1). Development of increased awareness of one’s behavior, perception of self, and motivation.
2). Development of improved interpersonal skills.
3). Development of leadership skills.
4). Development of a basis for self-evaluation based on your personal work on each section.
5). Acquisition of knowledge and skills related to procedures and processes.

DISCOVERY AND INTENTION STATEMENT: Discovery statements are a declaration of what you want, a description of your attitudes, statement of your feelings, transcripts of your thoughts, and chronicles of your behavior. Intention statements can be used to alter your life, statements of your commitment to do a specific task, or to take a certain action. An intention arises out of your choice to direct your energy toward a particular goal.

INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS: Students with disabilities, who need reasonable modifications to complete assignments successfully and otherwise satisfy course criteria, are encouraged to talk with me early in the semester to identify and plan specific accommodations. You may be asked to provide documentation on their disability, which will assist in planning modifications. Breyer State University offers Disability Services through the Counseling Center. To request services, contact the Counseling Center or talk to me.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: Unauthorized photocopying of copyrighted works, including musical works, may be unlawful and may infringe the copyright of the copyright owner. Students in possession of unauthorized duplications of copyrighted material are subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as those civil remedies and criminal penalties provided by federal law.

SYLLABUS DISCLAIMER: While the provisions of this syllabus are as accurate and complete as possible, I reserves the right to change any provision herein, not covered by BSU or BSU Regent Rules, with notice if circumstances so warrant. Every effort will be made to keep you advised of such changes and information about such changes will be available at all times from me. It is your responsibility to know what changes, if any, have been made to the provisions of this syllabus and to successfully complete the requirements of this course. Questions regarding information on the syllabus and course requirements need to be addressed by you when the syllabus is received.

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