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  • 4.50 Credits

    A focus on integrating and applying the full range of theoretical models used in individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Students gain practical experience with both process and content issues through in-class role playing and demonstrations and receive both instructor and peer feedback. Grading is S or U only.
  • 4.50 Credits

    (Prerequisite: PSY 631A) A two-part field practicum in which students work as MFT trainees under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Students also participate in an academic seminar at the University. Students select an approved practicum site and accumulate 200 hours of psychotherapy experience that includes 150 hours of face-to-face work with clients during a six-month period. Regular course work continues during this period. The academic seminar meets two hours per week and runs concurrently with onsite work. Seminar work focuses on professional and training issues, including process issues, case conceptualization, oral, written and videotaped presentations and integration of relevant research. onsite psychotherapy and supervision hours can be used as partial fulfillment of MFT licensing hours. Grading is H, S, or U only. This six-month seminar may meet in the late afternoon outside of regular class hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4 quarter units) A field practicum where students work as MFT trainees at an approved practicum site, under the supervision of a licensed therapist who meets the Nevada State Board of Examiners for MFT and AAMFT requirements for clinical supervisors. Students must also participate in an academic seminar at the University. They must complete 100 hours of psychotherapy experience, which includes 75 hours of face-to-face work with clients over a minimum of three months. The academic seminar meets for 12 two-hour sessions and runs concurrently with the field work. Seminar work focuses on professional and training issues, including case conceptualization and oral, written, and /or videotaped presenta- tions and integration of relevant research. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This threemonth seminar may meet in the late afternoon outside of regular class hours.
  • 4.00 Credits

    (4 quarter units) A field practicum where students work as MFT trainees at an approved practicum site, under the supervision of a licensed therapist who meets the Nevada State Board of Examiners for MFT and AAMFT requirements for clinical supervisors. Students must also participate in an academic seminar at the University. They must complete 100 hours of psychotherapy experience, which includes 75 hours of face-to-face work with clients over a minimum of three months. The academic seminar meets for 12 two-hour sessions and runs concurrently with the field work. Seminar work focuses on professional and training issues, including case conceptualization and oral, written, and /or videotaped presentations and integration of relevant research. Grading is on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. This threemonth seminar may meet in the late afternoon outside of regular class hours
  • 4.50 Credits

    Part one of a two part sequence. Part one of the sequence is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the theories, strategies, techniques, problems and critical issues involved in working with families. This course will provide an historical overview and a focus on theoretical approaches to the treatment of families. Teaching strategies for this course will include lectures, demonstrations, discussions, videotapes and role plays. Course is eligible for an In Progress (IP) grade.
  • 4.50 Credits

    (Prerequisite: PSY 632A) Part two of a two part sequence. Part two of the sequence is designed to provide a comprehensive look at the theories, strategies, techniques, problems and critical issues involved in working with couples. This course will provide a historical overview of the major perspectives in the treatment of couples, a survey of recent research on marriage and marital therapy, and a focus on major approaches to the treatment of both married and unmarried couples. Teaching strategies for this course will include lectures, demonstrations, discussions, videotapes and role plays. Course is eligible for an In Progress (IP) grade.
  • 4.50 Credits

    A seminar focusing on the application of developmental theories and research to the clinical practice of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents. Considers all areas of the developmental process will be considered in addition to issues surrounding diversity, gender and other relevant contexts. Addresses differences between normal developmental transitions, adjustment reactions to life events and/or trauma and deviations in development.
  • 4.50 Credits

    An examination of theories, techniques and empirical findings essential to the treatment of children and adolescents. Emphasizes the developmental, cultural and family parameters necessary to conduct successful treatment. Students gain experience with a variety of diagnostic and treatment techniques tailored to the particular age and developmental levels of children and adolescents through in-class experiential activities.
  • 4.50 Credits

    An exploration the role of culture in psychotherapy. Emphasizes the development of a culture-centered approach to psychotherapy by integrating multicultural awareness, knowledge and skills into assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
  • 4.50 Credits

    An examination of child abuse, battering partners and abuse of the elderly as issues rooted in relationships of one form or another. This course covers classical, modern and post-modern identification, assessment and treatment of relational violence as well as preventive intervention. Addresses relevant cultural and gender issues.
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