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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on child and adolescent psychopathology and its treatment. We will take a developmental approach in examining the presentation and etiology of a broad range of disorders commonly encountered in practice with children and adolescents. The course will begin with an overview of relevant frameworks for studying child psychopathology and cross-cutting issues in the field before moving into discussion of specific disorders and their treatment. Discussions of disorders will typically focus on symptom presentation, diagnostic considerations, major theories of etiology, developmental considerations, comorbidity, evidence-based treatment strategies, and cultural considerations.
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3.00 Credits
The aim of this course is to provide familiarity with and basic skills for adopting an evidence-based approach to clinical practice. Students will understand how to critically review field practice guidelines and how to make intentional and informed decisions when developing conceptualizations and treatment plans. Students will practice developing individualized case conceptualizations, which will be used as a guide for creating a treatment plan and obtaining the client's consent to the treatment. Finally, students will be exposed to the empirically supported treatment literature and its strengths and weaknesses.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide students with 1) a rich foundation of theories of addiction (such as the disease model), 2) a basic understanding of the biological bases of addiction, including brain functioning associated with specific substances, and 3) basic assessment skills. These will be used to help develop case conceptualization skills.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on research design for descriptive and experimental studies in the field of psychology, with an emphasis on statistical analysis of data, methods of conducting program evaluation, and empirically-based decision making. Students will use this information to think critically about appropriate methods for studying different types of behaviors, as well as consider how to carefully evaluate research designs used in the field. This course also will train students on the evaluation of existing programs, to determine their efficacy and application in psychological settings. The course is designed to provide students with experience in conducting a supervised research project related to a topic or issue in psychology. Toward this end, students will formulate and address an original research question via several options, including descriptive or experimental design or program evaluation. The student's research project will culminate in an APA-formatted written report and presentation.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare students to become intelligent users of assessment information within the clinical decision-making process. The primary focus is on understanding the philosophical and statistical properties of measurement instruments, developing an understanding of the advantages and limitations of assessment approaches, enhancing sensitivity to social and ethical issues in assessment, and using an integrative approach for applying the results of assessment to diagnosis and the clinical decision-making process. Students will also learn program evaluation models and quality improvement mechanism for school and mental health programs.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the various schools of family therapy. Students will study the historical context and underlying pragmatic assumptions inherent in the diverse schools. Students will survey the major contributors to each theoretical perspective and examine techniques unique to each perspective.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide service providers and students with information and knowledge regarding contemporary psychological and social problems. Various topics will be offered as the need arises. This course varies across semesters. Students must obtain approval from their advisor to include this course as an elective.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major theories of relationship psychotherapy and technical interventions utilized within the major approachesto couplescounseling. The development aspects of family and couples counseling will be reviewed and special course topics will include spouse abuse, divorce mediation and adjustment, and ethical considerations. The training activities provided in this course will include diagnosis of family problems, assessment techniques, case presentations, enactments, and other experimental work. Video use and analysis are significant parts of the course.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the influences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender, socioeconomic, and other important group factors on psychological, educational and social development. Focus is on the development of aspects of multicultural competence. Students will learn about a variety of identity groups and engage in experiences that offer opportunities to shift focus from their own perspectives to that of people from different backgrounds. The course emphasizes ways that variations in experiences and perceptions of diverse individuals relate to psychological assessment and treatment.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a survey of the scientific study of social influence, emphasizing that a fundamental understanding of the basic forces affecting how individuals think and behave in social settings serves as a cornerstone of effective interpersonal behavior and sound leadership.
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