Course Descriptions

The legal, ethical, and professional issues are discussed in the context of the delivery of mental health services. These issues include American Psychological Association ethical standards, privacy issues, confidentiality, mental health codes, mental health law and legislation, 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.

Credits: 3

This course examines the biopsychosocial factors in adult development and aging. Topics include physical, psychological, and social 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, career, and retirement as it impacts on basic adult life processes. The prospect of death and dying is also covered. Individual diversity factors such as culture, gender, religion, ethnicity and cohort are emphasized.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1502 Life Span Development I

Each seminar reviews the professional development of entry level students. Students meet with faculty to discuss issues related to their professional development as they pursue education and training to become clinical psychologists. Each seminar is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Credits: 1 credit each course

This is the first course in a two course 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.

Credits: 3

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.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1525 Intelligence Testing II

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.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1524 Intelligence Testing I; PSYC 1525 Intelligence Testing II; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1527 Personality Assessment II: Projective Techniques

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.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites

PSYC 1501 Professional Issues and Ethics

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.

Credits: 3

Each practicum is designed to provide the practical experiences in psychodiagnostics that are appropriate for the training of practitioners in clinical psychology. Each practicum is offered for students attending an externship in the summer quarter if required by the external site.

Credits: 3 credits each course

Prerequisites

Approval of Director of Training and Program Director; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1601 Diagnostic Practicum Seminar, PSYC 1721 Diagnostic Practicum Seminar, or PSYC 1801 Diagnostic Practicum Seminar, respectively

This course is designed to promote additional statistical methods used to analyze and interpret quantitative data. Focusing on the implementation of statistical methods for experimentation, research, and data-driven decision-making. Appropriate statistical software packages will be reviewed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1504 Research Methods and Design; PSYC 1510 Statistics I

This course concentrates on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in the interpretation and reporting 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. Formulating diagnostic conclusions, clinical report writing, research report writing, and examination of differential diagnoses are reviewed with consideration of diversity issues.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1524 Intelligence Testing I; PSYC 1525 Intelligence Testing II; PSYC 1526 Personality Assessment I: Objective Techniques; PSYC 1527 Personality Assessment II: Projective Techniques

Beginning with the seminal work of Freud, this course examines psychodynamic theory and technique. Case studies are used to exemplify the various techniques used in the psychodynamic approach. The work of Freud, Klein, Kernberg, and Kohut among others will be reviewed illustrating the rich and diverse approaches within the psychodynamic tradition.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy

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 neurological bases. Topics covered include neurological syndromes such as cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), head trauma and concomitant brain injury, seizure disorders, and various forms of dementia. Case studies and neuropsychological test data highlight each syndrome.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1516 Tests and Measurements II; PSYC 1550 Biological Bases of Behavior

This course examines the influence of socioeconomic, diversity, and cultural influences on behavior. Normative behavior is examined in the biopsychosocial context. Also covered is the consideration of individual behavior in new, diverse, or unfamiliar sociocultural contexts.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1502 Life Span Development I

This course reviews the theory and research underlying the anxiety and personality disorders of infancy, childhood and adolescence. Topics include generalized anxiety disorder and variations, phobias, dissociative and somatoform disorders, personality disorders, and psychosexual disorders. Disorders are reviewed from a biopsychosocial perspective.

Credits: 3

This course provides an extensive review of the research process through examination of published empirical and clinical research articles. Students are expected to become good consumers of the research literature in order to develop sound research habits and identify the empirical support for evidence based practice.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites

PSYC 1504 Research Methods and Design; PSYC 1510 Statistics I

This course sequence is designed to provide the practical experiences in psychodiagnostics that are appropriate for the training of practitioners in clinical psychology. Students complete a diagnostic practicum at an approved training site.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

Approval of Director of Training, Program Director; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1683, 1685, or 1687 Diagnostic Practicum Seminar I, II, or III, respectively.

The family as a system will be reviewed by examining external and internal boundaries, internal hierarchy, self-regulation through feedback, and lifecycle changes. Theory and research will be discussed within the context of relevant cultural, age, gender, and ethnic factors.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1502 Life Span Development I; PSYC 1503 Life Span Development II; PSYC 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy

Using a biopsychosocial model, this course examines the impact of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, 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 ethnicity, disability, gender, and race 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.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1654 Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

This course is designed to help students develop a personal approach to psychotherapy practice, based upon their training in theoretical models and treatment, and their individual personalities. The course focuses on using the student's theoretical model to conceptualize client cases and to provide appropriate treatment modalities while considering significant biopsychosocial and diversity factors. Case management and ongoing evaluation are discussed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1631 Cognitive Theories and Approaches to Psychotherapy; PSYC 1632 Psychodynamic Approaches to Psychotherapy; PSYC 1636 Behavioral Therapy

This course continues to the review the role of societal and environmental factors in the production and maintenance of human behavior. Socio-cultural individual differences are discussed in the context of diversity issues.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1654 Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

This course explores human sexuality as a central and multidimensional part of the human experience. Current theoretical approaches, research and empirically based interventions will be reviewed. Topics will include sexual behaviors. body image, vulnerability, sensuality, seduction, sexual function and dysfunction. The course will examine the role sexuality plays in psychotherapeutic relationships. Individual differences and cultural diversity will be addressed taking into account, age, ethnicity, gender, cultural, religious and social influences.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1550 Biological Bases of Behavior

This course explores the relationship between stress, health and illness. Implementing a biopsychosocial approach, health factors are assessed for the severity and recovery from illness. Health maintenance behaviors and the role of psychologists on a multidisciplinary health team are addressed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1550 Biological Bases of Behavior; PSYC 1669 Psychopathology I: Anxiety and Personality Disorder

The therapy practicum sequence involves direct clinical experiences at an approved training location. Students are enrolled while completing the required therapy practicum.

Credits: 3 credits each course

Prerequisites

PSYC 1682, 1684, 1686 Diagnostic Practicum I, II, III; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1783, 1785, or 1787 Therapy Practicum Seminar I, II, or III, respectively; Approval of Program Director and Director of Training

Completion of the Practitioner Scholar Project during fourth year of program.

Credits: 2-4 credits each quarter (8 total credit hours)

Prerequisites

PSYC 1781 Practitioner Scholar Project Seminar; Approval of Program Director

This seminar reviews the progress of students enrolled in an advanced practicum at an approved training location. Students are required to meet on campus to review training experiences and present clinical cases to the attendees.

Credits: 1 credit per course

Prerequisites

PSYC 1783, 1785, 1787 Therapy Practicum Seminar I, II, III; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1882, 1884, or 1886 Advanced Practicum I, II, or III, respectively; Approval of the Program Director and Director of Training

This course sequence is reserved for students on internship needing additional time for completion of the required Practitioner Scholar Project.

Credits: 0.5 credits each course

Prerequisites

PSYC 1814 Practitioner Scholar Project IV; Concurrent enrollment in PSYC 1900 Internship; Approval of Program Director

This course is reserved for students needing additional time after internship for completion of the required Practitioner Scholar Project. A fee will be assessed for students who are registered for this course beyond year 5 of the program.

Credits: 0.5 credits each course

Prerequisites

Approval of Program Director