Building on basic information of the legal system and mental health law, students will gain a broad understanding of the ways in which psychologists interact with the legal system. This may include assessment, evaluation, treatment, testimony, and consultation.

Prerequisites: PSYCG 1708 Mental Health Law

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the concepts of grief and loss in psychology. Major issues as established by the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) will be covered including: Dying, End-of-Life Decision Making, Loss, Grief and Mourning, Assessment and Intervention, Traumatic Death and Death Education. Both didactic and experiential methods of instruction will be used to expose students to the vast body of knowledge covering this area.

Credits: 3

The course examines the biopsychosocial factors in aging/geropsychology. Topics include history of aging studies, biological underpinnings of aging, psychological components of aging, as well as social aspects of aging. Cross-cultural, familial, and gender perspectives are included. The goal of this class is to provide an introduction to the specialty field of geropsychology and to help students gain an understanding of both the conceptual and empirical foundations underlying the practice of clinical geropsychology in today’s society.

Credits: 3

Animal Assisted Psychotherapies (AAT), as well as their theoretical foundations, are reviewed in this course. Both canine assisted psychotherapy (CAP) and equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) approaches will be addressed as well as brief discussions of AAT with other animals. There is an emphasis on developing skills in case analysis and treatment, with special attention to the development and processing of treatment activities.

Credits: 3

The purpose of this course is to provide the Clinical Psychology student with an introduction to human sexuality throughout the life cycle. Sexual development, sexual and gender identity, and issues affecting individuals and couples will be examined. Sexual dysfunctions will be reviewed along with treatment modalities for the most common disorders. Upon completion of the course the student will be able to recognize and address the range of sexual & sexuality issues which they may encounter in a clinical practice.

Credits: 3

This course will introduce students to business principles as they apply to professional psychology. Students will be exposed to various business-of-practice issues and decisions, such as starting, managing, marketing, and diversifying a psychology practice, and will consider the related ethical, legal, and financial issues involved.

Credits: 3

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. Previously PSYCG 1636.

Prerequisites: PSYCG 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy; PSYCG 1602 Cognitive-Affective Bases of Behavior

Credits: 3

This course serves as a study of theory, research, and applications of health psychology including the psychological factors that influence physical health and illness and the application of behavioral principles to the prevention and treatment of illness and the promotion of health.

Credits: 3

This course serves as a study of applications of health psychology including the psychological factors that influence physical health and illness and the application of specific behavioral principles to the prevention and treatment of illness and the promotion of health.

Credits: 3

This course is for intermediate students in the neuropsychology concentration. This course provides an introduction to the assessment of brain-behavior relationships. A variety of neuropsychological tests will be introduced, covering the major cognitive domains in Human Neuropsychology, with an emphasis on the process by which such tests are interpreted, in light of all the data available, including historical, interview, observational, and test data.

Prerequisites: PSYCG 1524 Intelligence Testing I; PSYCG 1525 Intelligence Testing II; PSYCG 1640 Introduction to Neuropsychology

Credits: 3

The focus of this course is the gross anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord, and the functional organization of the central nervous system. The major neuroanatomic structures including the motor system, somatosensory system, cranial nerves, cerebellum, basal ganglia, limbic structures, ventricles, meninges, and the vascular supply of the brain will be discussed. The functionality of these systems as well as the consequences of damage to that system will be presented.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Neuropsychology

Credits: 3

This advanced assessment course will use a case conference format to explore advanced topics in neuropsychological assessment including a more comprehensive understanding of functional neuroanatomy and central nervous system functioning, treatment and assessment of diverse populations, clinical ethics, clinical interventions for neuropsychological conditions and other special topics. Emphasis is on exploration of special topics using a single case format with each student presenter responsible for helping to guide discussion for that week.

Credits: 3

This course will cover the neuroscience basis for important aspects of behavior. Neurobiological, genetic, and neurochemical etiology of neurological and psychological disorders will be discussed. Students will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the fundamental mechanisms that underlie normal neurological functioning as well as diseases and disorder of the central nervous system.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Neuropsychology

Credits: 3

This is a supervised field experience for students in the neuropsychology track, designed to integrate field training with course content. It focuses on the development of clinical inquiry skills, knowledge of interventions, assessment ability, knowledge of community resources, diversity issues, and consultation skills with an emphasis on neuropsychological assessment. The practicum is a supervised experience that may take place at hospitals, clinics, human service agencies, schools, or appropriate organizations. Students are under the direct supervision of a site supervisor and receive feedback from faculty and advanced students in the Program.

Prerequisites: PSYCG 1640 Introduction to Neuropsychology; PSYCG 1683, 1685, 1687, and 1689 Practicum Seminar I, II, III, IV

Credits: 1

Students will become aware of the causes of violence, the impact on victims of violence, and programmatic attempts to reduce violence. Students will explore current research regarding violence and learn prevention and treatment strategies.

Credits: 3

This course presents major theories and techniques of chronic pain management from the psychological perspective. Varying pain disorders, co-occurring disorders, treatment and management modalities, special populations, and relapse prevention will be explored.

Credits: 3

This course surveys stress management, relaxation and other techniques across theoretical orientations and philosophies that may be useful and effective in interventions to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation. Complementary and alternative medicine approaches, such as yoga and meditation, psychoneuroimmunology and its relationship to health, self-care skills, and health behavior change will be included.

Credits: 3

This course covers assessment and conceptualization of traumatic stress reactions and provides empirically-supported treatments to those affected by trauma. Readings and discussion focus on the physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impact of traumatic stress and provide instruction on the application of treatment techniques, such as relaxation training, biofeedback and exposure-based interventions. Students are exposed to principles of psychological first aid to trauma victims and early intervention in crisis situations. Course examines the cultural context in which trauma occurs.

Credits: 3

This course provides exposure, practice, and research on therapeutic orientation and techniques with children and adolescents. Focus will be on how to incorporate developmental models into conceptualization, treatment planning, and treatment outcome, and on current evidence-based counseling and intervention methods. Additional areas of focus will include discussion about ethical issues in treatment with minors, involving family/caregivers/school-based systems, accessing community supports, and the impact of diversity on the child’s functioning and treatment.

Prerequisites: PSYCG 1502 Life Span Development I and PSYCG 1530 Introduction to Psychotherapy

Credits: 3

This course will assist students in expanding approaches to psychotherapy practice through the incorporation of adjunctive forms of intervention. The course builds upon the students' pre-existing theoretical models for conceptualization and intervention, addressing empirical support for creative therapeutic techniques. Within the context of clinical, developmental, and cultural considerations, various adjunctive interventions will be discussed, including art therapy, play therapy, music therapy, and animal-assisted therapy.

Credits: 3

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.

Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director

Credits: Each course 1-3

Students will gain foundational knowledge of practice, research, and conceptual frameworks supporting an approved topic in clinical psychology. The interchange between theory, research, diversity issues, and clinical practice are intended to foster critical thinking skills and to add to the student’s knowledgebase within the profession, while also accounting for diversity and cultural considerations in all content areas covered within the course.

Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director

Credits: 3

This elective practicum experience offers the opportunity to enhance the student's skills in a particular area of interest.

Credits: Each course 3

As a part of a three-quarter sequence, students meet on campus to discuss their training experiences and progress at their practicum training site placement during their third year of practicum training. Students receive feedback on cases with the primary goal of integrating theory with practice to supplement direct supervision received by site supervisors. Seminar discussion focuses on conceptualizing cases and treatment through peer review of cases. Administrative and organizational issues are also discussed to develop an effective professional attitude and capacity for pragmatic problem-solving.

Credits: Each course 1