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  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: CNGC 538 or consent of instructor An introduction to the concepts and practices of facilitating various types of group experiences. A number of leadership methods will be presented, and each participant will experience a leadership role under controlled circumstances.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: PSYC 224; and PSYC 360 or equivalent; and consent of instructor This course will contrast and compare the major models of development: cognitive-structural, psychoanalytic and behaviorist, with special emphasis on their a priori assumptions and research strategies. Works of Piaget, Werner, Freud, Erikson, Skinner, Spence and others will be examined.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: PSYC 224 or equivalent; and consent of instructor The development of the cognitive processes, including perception, language, intelligence and memory. Throughout the life cycle, the major focus will be on the growth of basic systems and strategies for representing information symbolically. The work of cognitive theories such as Berlyne, Bruner and Piaget will be considered.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: PSYC 224 or equivalent The nature, etiology, consequences and prevention of the major emotional disorders of children, considered from a developmental viewpoint. Areas include emotional problems of normal children as well as serious psychopathology. Primary emphasis is on psychological factors responsible for deviance. Some attention to organic and constitutional factors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in MA program in psychology or onsent of instructor This course is designed for graduate students in clinical psychology who are interested in developing effective therapeutic techniques for working with older adolescents and adults. The course will examine psychopathology from a developmental perspective. From this model, various approaches (humanistic, behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic) to therapy will be applied and evaluated. No preferred treatment modality will be espoused, rather, students will be expected to make use of a combination of techniques and integrate various forms of psychotherapy. Moreover, contextual factors related to diversity will be integrated throughout the course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in MA program in psychology or consent of instructor This course is designed for graduate students in clinical psychology who are interested in developing effective therapeutic techniques for working with young children and early adolescents. The course will examine child psychopathology from a developmental perspective. From this model, various approaches (humanistic, behavioral, cognitive and psychodynamic) to child therapy will be applied and evaluated. No preferred treatment modality will be espoused, rather students will be expected to make use of a combination of techniques and integrate various forms of psychotherapy. Moreover, contextual factors related to diversity will be integrated throughout the course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in MA program in psychology or consent of instructor This course is an examination of the treatment strategies for marital and family systems. Attention will be given to: 1) history and development of marital and family therapy, 2) current schools of therapy, 3) strategies of intervention, 4) the role of the therapist in marital and family work, 5) professional standards for marital and family therapy.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Matriculation in psychology MA program or consent of instructor An examination of the classification, symptoms and treatment of the types of psychopathology listed in the DSM III-R or its revisions. Special focus will be given to differential diagnosis issues and intervention strategies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: Both the completion of the first year coursework (PSYC 505, PSYC 506, PSYC 509, PSYC 511, PSYC 512, PSYC 575) and the approval of the Psychology Graduate Committee The Clinical Practicum will prepare students to work in mental health settings, providing opportunities to observe and assist under supervision. 100 hours required, including a minimum of 40 hours direct service work; 10 hours of individual supervision; and 20 hours of group supervision. One cr/sem: complete in two semesters, 50 hrs/sem, working 3.5 hrs/wk. Two crs: complete in one semester, for 100 hours, working 7 hrs/wk. May be taken more than once but must total minimum of 100 hours (2 crs).
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: PSYC 591 and matriculation in MA program in psychology; consent of department; formal application required The internship will allow students to apply the skills acquired through classroom and practicum work. Students will be placed in mental health settings and will receive extensive supervision. Required 600 hours, including a minimum of 240 hours direct service work, 15 hours of individual supervision, and 30 hours of group supervision. It may not be taken for more than six credit hours in a single semester. Once begun, the internship must be taken in consecutive semesters. May be completed in two semesters (six credits each semester) for 300 hours each semester, working 20 hours each week, or completed in four semesters (three credits each semester) for 150 hours each semester, working 10 hours each week. Must be taken more than once and must total a minimum of 600 hours (12 credits).
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