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  • 5.00 Credits

    This course will examine the concepts and techniques related to the assessment of individuals to determine their level of skills, abilities, and personal style as an evaluation of the individuals predicted job performance. The student will learn about the variety of assessment techniques available to evaluate workrelated characteristics. Additionally, the student will be introduced to the effects of multiculturalism in the workplace and how assessment impacts company policies, productivity, and the cultural climate. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course offers an introduction to the field of addiction. It places the issues of chemical dependence and abuse, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, within the framework of psychology. The course is designed to introduce the student to some general concepts including current definitions of abuse and dependence, models of addiction, classes of drugs and their effects on the body, the cycle of addiction and relapse, and available treatment modalities. 2 semester hours
  • 2.00 Credits

    Psychology, like medicine and law, has developed a set of ethical principles to guide its own practice and internal methods, and to police and discipline its members. The American Psychological Association has established a set of ethical principles, which serve as a foundation for this course. Included topics will be the following: client confidentiality, client privilege, informed consent, licensing of the various medical professions, the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, health care regulations, malpractice, the DSM-IV, hospital and prescription privileges, treatment manuals, accountability and peer review, the profession and society, misuses of mental health concepts, and psychological interventions in social problems. 2 semester hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    An in-depth study of organizations and the human factors involved in contemporary business practices. The course emphasizes employee production, job satisfaction, employee assessment and motivation. Major problems are dealt with in the course including conflict, harassment and low incentives. Practical use of updated psychological methods are included. (Organizational) 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    The internship enables the student to integrate learning with practice in an applied setting in the mental health field. Skill development in the selected site will focus on counseling, assessment and consultation. Students will participate in a weekly supervisory seminar on campus. The student will spend 300 hours on-site in the setting. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, completion of required courses, approval of advisor. 1 semester hour
  • 3.00 Credits

    The internship enables the student to integrate learning with practice in an applied setting in the mental health field. Skill development in the selected site will focus on counseling, assessment and consultation. This course is an extension of Internship I with more emphasis on skill development with treatment planning and intervention. Students will participate in a weekly supervisory seminar on campus. The student will spend 300 hours on-site in the setting. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, completion of required courses, approval of advisor. LAP590A or approval of department. 1 semester hour
  • 3.00 Credits

    The internship enables the student to integrate learning with practice in an applied setting in the mental health field. Skill development in the selected site will focus on counseling, assessment, and consultation. Students will participate in a weekly supervisory seminar on campus. The student will spend 200 hours on site in the setting. Prerequisites: Graduate standing, completion of required courses, approval of advisor. LAP590A and LAP590B or approval of department. 1 semester hour
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    This course is a basic guide to assist the Psychology student through the entire experience of internship. Overviews of basic treatment modalities, the clinical interview, diverse populations, site-supervision and ethical considerations will be covered. Specific topics covering non-clinical psychology internships for health psychology, developmental psychology, and industrial/ organizational psychology will be addressed in order to each student's experience in the field. Prerequisites: 1 semester hour concurrent enrollment with each 1 semester hour of Internship. 1- 3 semester hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    A pursuit of independent study in an area of psychology by students enrolled in graduate study at NLU. Prior to registration, students must obtain permission from their Graduate Advisor. Also, they must obtain approval from that faculty member who will be supervising their work. A paper is required for course credit. 3 semester hours
  • 5.00 Credits

    This course will cover any topic or topics in the field of psychology which are not taught within the regular course COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 159 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES offerings. A decision to teach this course will be made each time by the department on the basis of unusual and specific students' needs. Should it develop that a particular topic is needed to be taught on a fairly regular basis, then a specific course will be developed. 5 quarter hours/3 semester hours
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