Selectives

This course provides an extensive review of the theories and models forming the foundation and rationale for counseling and psychotherapy. The content expands upon previous coursework to include counseling techniques and psychotherapies associated with Adlerian, analytical, existential, reality, family, person-centered, multicultural, and multimodal approaches. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is required for this course to be offered.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy

This course focuses on the significant aspects of psychological assessment and counseling techniques that are used in the process of career formation and guidance. Procedures for effective assessment and counseling techniques are considered in the context of diversity issues. The use of decision trees, career counseling checklists, and multicultural career assessment and counseling issues are discussed. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is required for course to be offered.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1338 Theories of Vocational Counseling

This course permits exploration of an approved topic in clinical or professional psychology. With the consultation of a program faculty member, a reading list is developed around some relevant topic. The readings focus on the interchange between theory, research, diversity issues, and professional practice. This course can include a variety of topics, including clinical issues related to special populations (e.g. geriatric), areas of professional specialization (e.g. health psychology), or other areas of interest (e.g. human sexuality).

Credits: 1-3 credits each course

Prerequisites

Approval of the Program Director

This course details the various models used in the treatment of alcohol and chemical abuse/dependency. Topics include psychopharmacologic interventions, group therapy, detoxification, Alcoholics Anonymous, cognitive therapy. and other empirically supported treatment approaches. Minimum enrollment of 5 students.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy

Based on the historic and contemporary use of group counseling techniques, this course uses both didactic and experiential methods in introducing the students to the use and understanding of group dynamics and techniques. Students will learn not only the theoretical basis of group therapy, but will also be exposed to counseling applications appropriate for diverse populations. Minimum enrollment of 5 students.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy; PSYC 1654 Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

This course examines the neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioral disorders in the practice of clinical neuropsychology and behavioral medicine. Various disorders are reviewed from neuroanatomical, medical, neuropsychological, rehabilitation, and practical clinical viewpoints. The spectrum of disorders, includes such conditions as traumatic brain injury, right hemisphere syndromes, dementia, aphasias, seizure disorders, arteriovenous malformations, and neurotoxic disorders.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1550 Biological Bases of Behavior

This course will focus on the multidimensional nature of family treatment. Family dynamics and behavior will be addressed using systemic, dynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspectives. Assessment, conceptualization, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment will be described and discussed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites

PSYC 1705 Systems Theory