PSY 3321 - HON Sci/Prac Clin Psy

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course provides an overview of the field of clinical psychology, which encompasses diverse professional activities, including: comprehensive mental and behavioral health care; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and clinical science and evidence-based practice. Throughout the course students will explore training and certification requirements for the profession of clinical psychology, ethical considerations in clinical science and practice, the role of cultural diversity in clinical psychology, current professional controversies, primary components of clinical practice (including assessment, diagnostic classification and psychotherapeutic interventions), and specialties within the field (e.g., health psychology, neuropsychology). Students in this honors section will be encouraged to think critically about clinical psychology through written work, literature reviews, classroom exercises and other experiential activities available at the University and in the broader community. Prerequisites: 'B' or better in (PSY 1010 OR PSY 1011 OR AP Psychology score of 3+ OR IB Psychology score of 5+ OR PSY CLEP score of 50+) AND Full Major status in Honors Psychology AND Member of the Honors College

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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