CORE 460 Interdisciplinary Healthcare I
CORE 470 Interdisciplinary Healthcare II
CORE 480 Interdisciplinary Healthcare III
1.5 credits
Offered to all first-year students, "Interdisciplinary Healthcare"
is designed to prepare our students to meet the growing demand for
health professionals with skills in collaboration and teamwork.
Attendance is mandatory. This course is worth .5 credit hours per
term for CHS students.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 501 Professional Issues and Ethics
3 credits
The legal, ethical, and professional issues are discussed in the
context of the delivery of mental health services. These issues
include APA ethical standards, privacy issues, confidentiality,
mental health codes, mental health law and legislation, certification
and licensure, ethical standards in research, confidentiality in
insurance and managed care contexts, and ethical standards in private
practice, schools, hospitals and clinics, community settings, and
government.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 502 Life Span Development I
3 credits
This course examines the major developmental issues from birth through
adolescence. The topics include normal and abnormal development
in the context of physical, biological, cognitive, social, and emotional
functioning. Other topics include a study of models of development
including learning theory, cognitive theory (Piaget), and other
theories. Speech and language development are also examined as a
basis for later human cognition. Developmental factors related to
issues of culture, ethnicity, disabilities, and gender are addressed.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 503 Life Span Development II
3 credits
This course examines the biopsychosocial factors in adult development
and aging. Topics include physical and psychological changes that
occur from early adulthood through senescence, and normal and abnormal
changes through this cycle including cognitive changes. The course
examines the role of work and career as it impacts on basic adult
life processes. Retirement is examined as it relates to psychological
consolidation and the prospect of death and dying. Cross-cultural,
gender, familial, and gender perspectives are included.|
No prerequisites required.
PSY 510 Statistics
3 credits
The course examines basic statistical measures including parametric
and nonparametric tests at both the theoretical and applied levels.
The course will allow the student to understand the statistical
methods used in clinical research. Emphasis is placed on the preparation
of the students for their own clinical research. Topics include
complex factorial ANOVA, Repeated Measures ANOVA, multiple regression,
power analysis, MANOVA, and factor analysis.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 514 Research Methods and Design
3 credits
This course is a survey of the methods used in empirical clinical
research, program evaluation, and clinical outcomes studies. Students
will learn both experimental and quasi-experimental designs. Strategies
for research design, subject selection, and statistical analysis
will also be examined.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 515 Tests and Measurements I
3 credits
This is the first course in a two-sequence about the measurement
of individual differences designed for students in the clinical
psychology program. This course examines the philosophical, historical,
and methodological foundations of psychological testing, assessment,
and measurement. The course focuses on the statistical basis of
validity, reliability, tests of intelligence, personality assessment,
counseling and assessment, neuropsychological assessment, computer
assisted assessment, and the assessment of persons with disabilities.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 516 Tests and Measurements II
2 credits
This course continues the examination of the measurement of individual
differences and prediction designed for students in the clinical
psychology program. The course focuses on the measurement of behavior,
affect, achievement, relationships, attitudes, traits, and self-concept
that are appropriate in clinical practice. The course prepares students
to effectively evaluate different psychological tests and to select
tests for particular referral questions and special populations.
The practical decision making process for clinicians will be emphasized
in the context of existing research findings to highlight measurements
in various domains for individual change, adaptive testing, test
bias, and understanding of cultural influences on test construction,
outcome, and recommendations.
Prerequisite: PSY 515 Tests and Measurements I
PSY 520 Clinical Appraisal and Interviewing
3 credits
This course provides the student with basic principles and techniques
of clinical interviewing and assessment. The approach is both didactic
and experiential with the student conducting mock interviews of
patients. Emphasis is placed not only understanding verbal information
but also meta-communication including body language, voice quality,
and pacing, and other aspects of nonverbal interpersonal interaction.
Students are introduced to differential diagnosis, report writing,
inferential analysis, diversity issues related to appraisal and
interviewing, and psychological inference.
Prerequisite: Psy 570 Psychopathology I Child and Adolescent,
Psy 572 Psychopathology II Anxiety-Based and Personality Disorders,
Psy 573 Psychopathology III Psychotic and Mood Disorders
PSY 524 Intelligence Testing I
3 credits
This course introduces the student to the theory, administration,
scoring, and interpretation of standard intelligence tests. Intellectual
assessment scales examined include the Stanford-Binet, and the various
Wechsler Scales. Basic interpretation and report writing skills
are developed. Biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and disability
factors affecting test validity and interpretation are also examined.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 525 Intelligence Testing II
2 credits
The purpose of this course is to emphasize using the clinical instruments
to assess cognitive functioning of children and adults. The course
is designed to develop competency in administration and report writing
and consists of lecture, demonstration, practice administrations,
and individual checkouts of competencies in test administration.
The students receive constructive feedback in the areas of test
administration, scoring, interpretation of results and report writing.
No prerequisites required. Must be taken concurrently with Psy
524 Intelliegence Testing I.
PSY 526 Personality Assessment I
3 credits
This course introduces the student to the administration, interpretation,
and scoring of the objective tests for personality assessment. Tests
examined include the MMPI2, and Millon Scales. Basic interpretation
and report writing skills are taught for the objective personality
assessment instruments. Biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, gender,
and disability factors affecting assessment validity and interpretation
are also examined.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 527 Personality Assessment II: Projective Techniques
3 credits
This course provides the clinical psychology student with instruction
and practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation
of the projective techniques including the Rorschach, TAT, and projective
drawings. The course addresses relevant cultural, ethnic, gender,
and disability factors in considering interpretation of results
and in the development of integrative report writing.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy
3 credits
From a historical basis, this course introduces the student to the
various psychotherapeutic traditions. Treatment approaches examined
include psychoanalytic, psychodynamic, Gestalt, behavioral, cognitive/behavioral,
interpersonal, and others. Through both didactic and experiential
means, the student will be exposed to the fundamental aspects of
each treatment approach. Also reviewed is the current literature
on empirically verified treatment approaches as well as issues related
to culture, ethnicity, gender, and disabilities.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 540 History and Systems
3 credits
This course is a survey of the historical development of both experimental
and clinical psychology. Major systems of psychology include sensory-perceptual
psychology (Gestalt), Freudian, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive,
social, family, humanistic, and existential. Major theorists such
as Freud, Adler, Jung, Maslow, Skinner, Piaget, Beck, and Meichenbaum
are examined.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 550 Biological Bases of Behavior
3 credits
This course examines the historical and current understandings of
the physical/neurological underpinnings of human behavior. Recent
advances in imaging techniques are examined as they relate to our
understanding of the structure and function of the neurological
substrate in human functioning.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 554 Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior
3 credits
This course examines the influence of socioeconomic and cultural
influences on behavior. Normative and abnormal behavior is examined
in the biopsychosocial context. Also covered is the assessment of
individual behavior in new or unfamiliar sociocultural contexts.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 560 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior
3 credits
This course explores the role of thought and emotion in its influence
on human behavior. Normative cognitive and affective processes are
examined, including major theoretical perspectives, research findings,
and controversies. Historic and current research is examined in
support of various models as well as gender, cultural, ethnic and
disability issues.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 570 Psychopathology I: Child and Adolescent
3 credits
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the
major psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence. Topics
include an examination of developmental disorders, impulse disorders,
eating disorders, and disorders of behavior and affect. Theories
on the etiology of the disorders are reviewed in the context of
both diagnosis and treatment.
Prerequisite: Psy 502 Lifespan Development I
PSY 572 Psychopathology II: Anxiety-Based and Personality
Disorders
3 credits
This course reviews the theory and research underlying the anxiety-based
and personality disorders. Topics include anxiety disorders, dissociative
and somatoform disorders, personality disorders, impulse control
disorders, and psychosexual disorders.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 573 Psychopathology III: Psychotic and Mood Disorders
3 credits
This course reviews the theory and research underlying the psychotic
and mood disorders. Topics include symptoms and symptom presentations
of schizophrenia, depressive and bipolar disorders, other psychotic
disorders, cognitive disorders, and substance abuse and dependence.
The importance of cultural, gender, ethnic, and disability factors
will be discussed in relation to the psychiatric disorders.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 582 Clerkship I
1 credit
The clerkship is a supervised field experience for clinical psychology
students, focusing on the development of clinical inquiry skills,
assessment ability, knowledge of community resources, diversity
issues, and consultation skills. The clerkship is a supervised experience
that may take place at hospitals, clinics, human service agencies,
schools, shelters, or faith bases institutions. Students participating
in the clerkship are under the direct supervision of a site supervisor
and also receive feedback from faculty and advanced students in
the clinical psychology program.
Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director
PSY 583 Clerkship II
This is a continuation of Psy 582.
Prerequisite: Psy 582 Clerkship I and Consent of Program Director.
PSY 584 Clerkship III
This is a continuation of Psy 583.
Prerequisite: Psy 583 Clerkship II and Consent of Program Director.
PSY 601 Advanced Professional Development & Ethics
1.5 credits
This course examines the role of the psychologist in divergent settings.
Topics include ethics, standards of practice, models and techniques
of supervision, practice development and management, documentation
needs, record keeping, and information protection in light of the
latest Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
and liability management.
Prerequisite: PSY 501 Professional Issues and Ethics.
PSY 610 Diversity in Clinical Psychology
3 credits
This course examines the impact of culture, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, disability and religion on theory and practice
in clinical psychology. The course looks at the interaction between
the clinician's own perceptions of culture and that of the patient.
The impact of these issues is also discussed as it affects the delivery
of psychological and psychiatric services. The societal impact due
to differential access to services is also examined along with possible
solutions to this problem.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 620 Advanced Assessment
3 credits
This course concentrates on the development of skills needed in
the interpretation of test findings. Emphasis is placed on a synergistic
understanding of the contributions of various test findings to the
formulation of a valid diagnostic impression. Students are expected
to continue development of skills in formulating diagnostic conclusions,
clinical report writing, research report writing, and examination
of differential diagnoses.
Prerequisites: PSY 520 Clinical Appraisal and Interviewing,
PSY 524 Intelligence Testing I, PSY 525 Intelligence Testing II,
Psy 526 Personality Assessment I, & Psy 527 Personality Assessment
II: Projectives.
PSY 631 Cognitive Theories & Approaches to Psychotherapy
3 credits
Starting with the pioneering work of Beck and Ellis to the current
theory and practice of such therapists as Meichenbaum and Freeman,
this course examines the major paradigm shift in clinical psychology
with the so-called "Cognitive Revolution." The course reviews the
impact of cognitive therapy on the development of empirically verified
treatment approaches. It also reviews the current research supporting
the use of a cognitive psychotherapy approach with certain diagnostic
conditions, and populations.
Prerequisites: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy, &
Psy 560 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior.
PSY 632 Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychotherapy
3 credits
Beginning with the seminal work of Freud, this course examines the
theory and technique in the psychodynamic psychotherapy. Classical
and newer models, such as Self Psychology and Object Relations,
are included, The work of Freud, Klein, Kernberg, and Kohut among
others will be reviewed illustrating the rich and diverse approaches
within the psychodynamic tradition.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy
PSY 635 Marriage and Family Counseling and Therapy
3 credits
Taking from family systems theory, this course examines the basic
models, theories and assumptions underlying marriage and family
therapy while considering the biopsychosocial perspective. Using
case studies, films, and videotapes the course examines fundamental
techniques of both therapy and diagnostic evaluation such as the
use and development of the genogram.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy.
PSY 636 Behavioral Therapy
3 credits
Beginning with the work of the major learning theorists such as
Pavlov, Hull, Thorndike, and Skinner the course examines the basic
theories and techniques that underlie the behavioral therapy approach
in clinical psychology. Using recent studies in empirical verification
of therapeutic approaches, the course will review the use of specific
behavioral interventions with such disorders as anxiety, behavior
problems, phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy, & Psy
560 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior.
PSY 639 Integrated Behavioral Health Care
3 credits
This course focuses on the skills needed to provide psychological
services in primary care settings. Topics include consultation and
collaboration with primary care physicians, improving patient adherence
to medical treatment regimens, flexibility of scheduling to match
services to patients' identified needs, brief, focused assessment
and intervention strategies, and health behaviors for lifestyle
changes.
Prerequisites: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy, Core 460
Interdisciplinary Healthcare I, Core 470 Interdisciplinary Healthcare
II, Core 480 Interdisciplinary Healthcare III.
PSY 640 Introduction to Neuropsychology
3 credits
This course reviews the major systems and structures of the brain
and central nervous system. In addition to examining normal neurological
functioning, the course discusses common impairments in cognition,
language, and perception with a neurological base. Topics covered
include neurological syndromes such as cerebral vascular accidents
(CVA's), head trauma and concomitant brain injury, seizure disorders,
and various forms of dementia. An overview of neuropsychological
assessment instruments will be introduced.
Prerequisite: PSY 550 Biological Bases of Behavior.
PSY 649 Group Therapy
3 credits
This course includes the history and current models and theories
of group therapy. Both didactic and experiential methods are used
to introduce the student to different kinds of group interventions.
The recommended uses of group interventions for different types
of problems, settings, and age groups are included.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy.
PSY 650 Psychopharmacology
3 credits
This course examines the development and use of pharmacological
agents in the treatment of psychopathology. Further, the course
examines the use of medication with empirically verified therapy
approaches. All classes of psychopharmacological agents are reviewed
including neuroleptics, anxiolytics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants.
Prerequisite: Psy 550 Biological Bases of Behavior.
PSY 665 Professional Writing
1 credit
This course introduces the student to the basic foundations of professional
writing including the use of the APA style of writing. The course
examines several applications of writing style to such diverse activities
as research report writing, clinical chart documentation, SOAP charting,
and psychodiagnostic report writing.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 678: Directed Readings in Clinical Psychology
1-3 credits (repeatable)
This course permits extensive exploration of an approved topic in
clinical psychology. With the consultation of a program faculty
member, a reading list is developed around a relevant issue. The
readings focus on the interchange between theory, research, diversity
issues, and clinical practice.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 680 Research Seminar
2 credits
This course provides supervision for the student in the development
and analysis of student-based research. The faculty advisor provides
the student with direction in the formulation of the research question,
research design, analysis, and write-up.
Prerequisites: Psy 510 Statistics, & Psy 514 Research Methods
and Design.
PSY 681 Master Thesis
3 credits
Students who request the awarding of a master's degree following
completion of the first two years of the curriculum must register
for this course when completing the clinical thesis.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 682 Practicum I
3 credits
This course is designed to provide the practical experiences in
psychodiagnostics and psychotherapeutics that are appropriate for
the training of practitioners in the human services.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 683 Practicum Seminar I
1 credit
Students come together from various practicum sites for the purpose
of supervision and discussion of the clinical experience. Students
are supervised in order to maximize the learning experience in a
typical clinical setting.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 684 Practicum II
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 682
Prerequisite: Psy 682 Practicum I and Approval of Program Director
PSY 685 Practicum Seminar II
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 683.
Prerequisite: Psy 683 Practicum Seminar I and Approval of Program
Director.
PSY 686 Practicum III
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 684
Prerequisite: Psy 684 Practicum II and Approval of Program Director.
PSY 687 Practicum Seminar III
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 685.
Prerequisite: Psy 685 Practicum Seminar II
and Approval of Program Director
PSY 688 Practicum IV
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 686
Prerequisite: Psy 686 Practicum III and Approval of Program
Director.
PSY 689 Practicum Seminar IV
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 687.
Prerequisite: Psy 687 Practicum Seminar III and Approval of
Program Director
PSY 708 Mental Health Law
3 credits
This course provides an overview of the judicial/legal aspects as
they pertain to the practice of psychology. Risk management considerations,
forensic psychological issues, and other mental health law issues
will be explored.
Prerequisite: Psy 601 Advanced Professional Development
PSY 711 Advanced Statistics
3 credits
This course focuses on clinical research with emphasis on research
design and multivariate analysis. Particular attention is given
to the application of research methodology, and psychometric issues
regarding theory and practice.
Prerequisites: Psy 510 Statistics & Psy 514 Research Methods
and Design.
PSY 730 Advanced Psychotherapy Practice
3 credits
The course is designed to assist the student in training to develop
a personal approach to psychotherapy practice, based upon their
training in theoretical models and treatment, and their individual
personality. The course focuses on using the student's theoretical
model to conceptualize their clients and to provide appropriate
treatment interventions within that theoretical model. Case management
and ongoing evaluation are discussed.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy
PSY 732 Supervision and Consultation Models & Practice
3 credits
This course focuses on supervision and consultation in psychology.
Major models of supervision and consultation will be presented.
Both didactic and experiential methods of instruction will be used
to expose students to the implementation and practices of supervision
and consultation.
No prerequisites required.
PSY 739 Issues in Substance Abuse
3 credits
This course presents major theories of etiology and treatment of
substance abuse and dependence. Addictions to different classes
of substances, intoxication and withdrawal effects, and methods
of assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management, and relapse prevention
will be discussed.
Prerequisite: Psy 530 Introduction to Psychotherapy & Psy
550 Biological Bases of Behavior.
PSY 751 Advanced Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
1 credit
This course focuses on the practice of psychology integrated with
primary healthcare. Issues regarding practice concerns, diversity
issues, and consultative skills will be addressed.
Prerequisite Psy 639 Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
PSY 771 Advanced Psychopathology
3 credits
This course focuses on the clinical manifestations of psychopathology
of the major clinical entities of children, adolescents, and adults.
The course will examine the major differences seen among cultural
groups, gender, and persons with disabilities. Comorbidity and approaches
to complex diagnostic problems will be considered. The wide range
of DSM disorders will be reviewed in the context of current research
outcomes.
Prerequisite: Psy 520 Clinical Appraisal and Interviewing, Psy
570 Psychopathology I: Child and Adolescent, Psy 572 Psychopathology
II: Anxiety-Based and Personality Disorders, & Psy 573 Psychopathology
III: Psychotic and Mood Disorders.
PSY 775: Advanced Independent Study
1-3 credits (repeatable)
This course permits the student to pursue individualized study in
a relevant area of clinical psychology under the direct supervision
of program faculty. A study plan is developed in consultation with
program faculty and with the approval of the Program Director.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 780 Clinical Dissertation Development
1 credit
This course focuses on the development of a research project. It
will assist the student with exploring an area of interest and developing
that idea into formalized dissertation proposal. Students will be
able to utilize the seminar-based process to receive consultation
from the instructor as well as class members.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 781 Clinical Dissertation Seminar
1 credit
This seminar-based course focuses on the implementation of the dissertation
proposal. Other aspects of the dissertation (Review of the Literature,
etc.) are reviewed. Practical considerations, such as a timeline
for completion of the dissertation are developed.
Prerequisite: Psy 780 Clinical Dissertation Development
PSY 782 Advanced Practicum I
3 credits
This practicum experience offers the opportunity to enhance the
student's skills in a particular area of interest.
Prerequisite: Psy 688 Practicum IV and Approval of Program Director
PSY 783 Advanced Practicum Seminar I
1 credit
This seminar reviews the progress of students enrolled in the advanced
practicum. Students meet on campus to discuss training experiences.
Prerequisite: Psy 689 Practicum Seminar IV and Approval of Program
Director
PSY 784 Advanced Practicum II
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 782
Prerequisites: Psy 782 Advanced Practicum I and Approval of
Program Director.
PSY 785 Advanced Practicum Seminar II
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 783
Prerequisites: Psy 783 Advanced Practicum Seminar I and Approval
of Program Director
PSY 786 Advanced Practicum III
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 784
Prerequisites: Psy 784 Advanced Practicum II and Approval of
Program Director.
PSY 787 Advanced Practicum Seminar III
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 785
Prerequisites: Psy 785 Advanced Practicum Seminar II and Approval
of Program Director
PSY 788 Advanced Practicum IV
3 credits
This is a continuation of Psy 786
Prerequisites: Psy 786 Advanced Practicum III and Approval of
Program Director.
PSY 789 Advanced Practicum Seminar IV
1 credit
This is a continuation of Psy 787
Prerequisites: Psy 787 Advanced Practicum Seminar III and Approval
of Program Director
PSY 800 Internship
12.5 credits (repeatable)
The internship is a 12-24 month commitment (2,000 hours) that is
designed to provide an intensive clinical experience expanding upon
the required didactic and the practicum experiences.
Prerequisite: Approval of Program Director.
PSY 810 Clinical Dissertation
1-8 credits
Completion of the Clinical Dissertation is required for the doctoral
degree.
Prerequisite: PSY 781 Clinical Dissertation Seminar and approval
of Program Director.
