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PSY 6268 - Psychological Practice in Gerontology (3 units)
Examination of the psychology of gerontology including therapeutic techniques in dealing with elderly persons within the context of individual, group and family therapy. Also covers etiology of problems of the elderly, assessment, evaluation and treatment approaches for elderly persons. Legal and ethical issues and community resources are discussed.
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PSY 6270 - Evaluation and Assessment of Elderly Persons (3 units)
Examination of issues regarding the assessment of elderly persons. Course is designed to provide training in the assessment instruments used to diagnose psychological, neurological and other problems common in the elderly population.
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PSY 6303 - Group Therapy and Lab (2-2.5 units)
A critical overview of principles, issues and practical applications of various techniques in group psychotherapy, including application of different theoretical and psychotherapeutic models to groups; issues and stages in group formation and development, cohesiveness, transference and countertransference, strategies and specific interventions for outpatient and inpatient populations. Role-playing, case discussions and intensive group participation.
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PSY 6308 - Interviewing Techniques (2-3 units)
An introduction to communication processes which are fundamental to interviewing and psychotherapy of individuals, couples and families. Includes skills such as empathy, listening, question-asking, probes, assessment of clients from an individual and systemic perspective, and treatment planning across the beginning, middle, and ending phases of therapy. Includes lectures and role-playing.
Co-requisite: Must be taken with PSY 6309.
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PSY 6309 - Interviewing Techniques Lab (0.5-3 units)
An intensive lab focused on fundamental interviewing skills. Students role-play, and are videotaped and coached on a weekly basis.
Co-requisite: PSY 6308
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PSY 6310 - MFT Law and Ethics (3 units)
Reviews guidelines for APA, AAMFT and CAMFT in the practice of psychology and marriage and family therapy, including issues of: child and elder abuse assessment and reporting, privileged communication, confidentiality, patient’s rights and involuntary commitment and concerns specific to the MFT profession.
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PSY 6311 - Introduction to Psychopathology (3 units)
A historical view of the concepts of mental health and psychopathology are presented. Primary focus on the diagnosis and prognosis of disturbed behavior. Uses multi-axial system of the DSM as the central organizing structure of the course. Discussion of basic theoretical and treatment issues and future trends.
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PSY 6312 - MFT Theories (4 units)
Examination of the major models/schools of family therapy theory: historical models such as intergenerational, multigenerational, structural-strategic, and cognitive-behavioral models. Also focuses on family systems theory and its unique theoretical and epistemological assumptions.
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PSY 6312 - MFT Theories and Techniques I (3 units)
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PSY 6313 - MFT Techniques (3 units)
An introduction to communication processes which are fundamental to interviewing and psychotherapy of couples and families. Includes skills such as empathy, listening, question-asking, probes, enactments, assessment of clients from an individual and systemic perspective and treatment planning across the beginning, middle and ending phases of therapy. Examination of the major techniques of family therapy, with lectures, observation and demonstrations.
Prerequisites: PSY 6308, PSY 6309, and PSY 6312 as either prerequisite or co-requisite
Must be taken with PSY 6323.
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PSY 6317 - Parent-Child Therapy (3 units)
A survey, from a variety of models, of the current research, theory and techniques of parent training and parent-child therapy. The emphasis is on viewing and working with children from a family systems perspective. The course also exposes students to working with child abuse and family violence, developmental issues for children and families and cultural influences in the realm of parenting.
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PSY 6322 - MFT Theories and Techniques II (3 units)
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PSY 6323 - MFT Techniques Lab (1 unit)
An intensive lab focused on fundamental and advanced family therapy skills.
Co-requisite: PSY 6313
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PSY 6325 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention (3 units)
This course will provide students with an introduction to the definitions of key concepts and theories associated with the various types and causes of private and public crisis and trauma. Students will be familiarized with the role of the therapist in the use of assessment and treatment of clients affected by crisis and trauma. They will learn the psychosocial factors associated with trauma response while receiving a general overview of behavioral, cognitive, affective, and neurological implications of crisis and trauma.
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PSY 6326 - Diversity and the Family (2.5 units)
Examines diversity in the family including issues of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, gender-roles, sexual orientation, and social class. Blends systemic theory, research and practice, as students learn to work with diversity issues in families and with families having differing cultures, values, and needs. Includes consideration of African American, Latino, Native American, Filipino, Asian, inter- racial, and other ethic/racial populations.
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PSY 6328 - Individual and Family Life Cycle (3 units)
Studies developmental issues and life events from infancy to old age and their effect upon individuals, couples and family relationships. Focus on theory, research and application of individual and family developmental psychology. Examination of continuous and discontinuous changes, e.g. courtship, early marriage, childbirth, childhood, adolescence, divorce, blended families, parenting and the family in the later life.
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PSY 6360 - Pre-Practicum (2 units)
A preparation and screening for field training designed to facilitate integration of foundational conceptual, perceptual, executive, evaluative, and professional skills for providing clinical services to individuals, couples, and families. This course utilizes clinical case presentations and role-plays to assist in preparing for field training including systemic clinical assessment and treatment planning across the beginning, middle, and ending phases of therapy. Administrative and clinical paperwork are introduced.
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PSY 6501 - Intellectual Assessment (3 units)
Introduction to theory and practice of cognitive and intellectual assessment of children, adolescents and adults. Students gain proficiency in the administration, scoring and interpretation of major individually administered tests, most notably the Wechsler Intelligence Scales. Emphasizes interpretation of intelligence test scores in contexts of clinical observations of behavior, background information, multicultural issues and theory (developmental, cognitive, neuropsychological). IQ results are integrated with test scores on other measures (e.g., achievement, visual-motor). Case report writing, meaningful translation of test scores and issues of test bias, test abuse and test security are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Clinical program enrollment
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PSY 6502 - Practicum in Intelligence Testing (1 unit)
Practicum experience that must be taken concurrently with PSY 6501.
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PSY 6503 - Personality Assessment I (Objective) (3 units)
Development of skills in evaluating and using objective personality tests such as the MMPI, MCMI, and CBCL. Emphasis on test methodologies, relating test results to other clinical information, clinical inference, report writing, and cultural issues.
Prerequisites: PSY 6501 and PSY 6523
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PSY 6503a - Personality Assessment I (3.5 units)
Some programs require a year long personality assessment sequence including both PSY6503 and PSY6504. These courses, referred to as PSY6503a & PSY6504a involve an integration of both objective/self- report with projective/performance personality testing in both semesters.
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PSY 6504 - Personality Assessment II (Projective) (3 units)
Administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Rorschach and other projective instruments. Test methodologies, cultural issues, relating test results to other clinical information, clinical inference, and report writing are emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSY 6501, PSY 6503, and PSY 6523
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PSY 6504a - Personality Assessment II (3.5 units)
Some programs require a year long personality assessment sequence including both PSY6503 and PSY6504. These courses, referred to as PSY6503a & PSY6504a involve an integration of both objective/self- report with projective/performance personality testing in both semesters.
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PSY 6505 - Personality Assessment I (3 units)
The administration, scoring and interpretation of objective measures of personality. Emphasis on test methodologies, relating test results to other clinical information, clinical inference, report writing and cultural issues.
Prerequisites: Clinical program enrollment, PSY 6501 and PSY 6523
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PSY 6506 - Personality Assessment II (3 units)
Development of competence in the administration, scoring and interpretation of the Rorschach and other projective instruments. Test methodologies, cultural issues, relation of test results to other clinical information, clinical inference and report writing are emphasized.
Prerequisites: Clinical program enrollment, PSY 6501 and PSY 6503
PSY 6523 may be taken concurrently.
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PSY 6507 - Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice (3 units)
Basic foundations course examining and integrating the following topics over the year. The topics are as follows: Cognitive Affective Processes, Psychopathology, Microcounseling Skills w/lab and Models of Intervention.
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PSY 6508 - Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice (3 units)
Basic foundations course examining and integrating the following topics over the year. The topics are as follows: Cognitive Affective Processes, Psychopathology, Microcounseling Skills w/lab and Models of Intervention.
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PSY 6509 - Supervision Experience (0 units)
First year students participate in a reciprocal learning experience with a third year student, who has been assigned by the Supervision Seminar instructor. The first year student meets with the faculty instructors of the Supervision Seminar Class during the fall semester to accomplish the match of first and third year students. During the second semester the matched supervisor-supervisee meet weekly to examine clinical materials an adjunct to the supervision provided by the first year student’s field placement agency.
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PSY 6510 - Supervision Experience (0 units)
First year students participate in a reciprocal learning experience with a third year student, who has been assigned by the Supervision Seminar instructor. The first year student meets with the faculty instructors of the Supervision Seminar Class during the fall semester to accomplish the match of first and third year students. During the second semester the matched supervisor-supervisee meet weekly to examine clinical materials an adjunct to the supervision provided by the first year student’s field placement agency.
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PSY 6511 - PsyD Supervision Experience (0 units)
First year PsyD students participate in a reciprocal learning experience with an advanced student for weekly individual supervision of the first-year practicum. The first year student will have a different supervisor each semester. This supervision is adjunctive to the supervision provided by the first year student’s filed placement agency.
(San Diego, PsyD students)
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PSY 6512 - Psychological Assessment I: Cognitive Personality (2 units)
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PSY 6512a - Psychological Assessment II: Cognitive Personality (2 units)
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PSY 6513 - Personality Assessment II Practicum (1 unit)
(San Diego)
Must be taken concurrently with PSY 6504.
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PSY 6514 - Writing Workshop (2 units)
Opportunities are provided for students to prepare for writing the dissertation and similar scholarly and professional presentations. Practice with outlining, developing and presenting ideas, revising and editing. Individual writing problems are identified and discussed. Required for students whose skills in writing need improvement as determined by diagnostic exam at entry to program.
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PSY 6517 - Intro to Psychotherapy with Lab (3 units)
PsyD students are introduced to the ethical and legal issues involved in the practice of psychotherapy, major approaches to psychotherapy and comparative analysis of theories of change in the psychotherapeutic process. Prerequisite to other psychotherapy courses.
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PSY 6518 - Principles of Psychotherapy (3 units)
Students in the PhD program are introduced to the ethical and legal issues involved in the practice of psychotherapy, major approaches to psychotherapy and comparative analysis of theories of change in the psychotherapeutic process. Prerequisite to other psychotherapy courses. A systematic, representative and synoptic overview of major approaches to psychotherapy and the core issues they address. Deals with the historical development of schools of psychotherapy as well as the theoretical and practical stances they adopt on central issues.
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PSY 6519 - Theories of Behavior Change (2 to 3 units)
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PSY 6520 - Intro to Psychotherapy (2-3 units)
This course is designed as an introduction to the psychotherapeutic process. It embraces both the theoretical bases of psychotherapy and its practical expression. The principal thrust will be the development of a soundly based understanding of therapeutic intervention. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of psychotherapy including: essential therapeutic skills, stages of psychotherapy, the difference between process and content, the relationship of diagnosis to treatment planning, evaluation of outcomes, values and ethics, and the implication of diversity to treatment.
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PSY 6520 - Introduction to Psychotherapy (2-3 units)
This course is designed as an introduction to the psychotherapeutic process. It embraces both the theoretical bases of psychotherapy and its practical expression. The principal thrust will be the development of a soundly based understanding of therapeutic intervention. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of psychotherapy including: essential therapeutic skills, stages of psychotherapy, the difference between process and content, the relationship of diagnosis to treatment planning, evaluation of outcomes, values and ethics, and the implication of diversity to treatment.
Alternate title: Intro to Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Practice
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PSY 6521 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Practicum (1 unit)
An interactional laboratory. Students practice therapeutic strategies and techniques discussed in PSY 6520. Includes use of videotapes, demonstrations and triads.
Alternate title: Introduction to Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Practicum. Must be taken concurrently with PSY 6520 with same instructor.
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PSY 6521 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Practicum (1 unit)
An interactional laboratory. Students practice therapeutic strategies and techniques discussed in PSY 6520. Includes use of videotapes, demonstrations and triads.
Must be taken concurrently with PSY 6520 with same instructor.
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PSY 6522 - Introduction to Emphasis Area (1 unit)
(Topics vary)
- Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychology
An introduction to basic psychoanalytic concepts, theories and techniques. Weekly lectures by local psychoanalysts, faculty and psychologists involved with analysis.
- Multicultural and Community Psychology
Seminars featuring speakers who are practitioners, researchers and policymakers in areas relating to multicultural issues.
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PSY 6522 - Introduction to Emphasis Area: Psychology of Women/Feminist Forum (1 unit)
Students and faculty expand and articulate their professional identities by considering the practice of psychotherapy, research, teaching/training, consultation, program planning and leadership development from a feminist perspective. Guest speakers enrich participants’ knowledge and perspective.
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PSY 6523 - Psychopathology (3 units)
Diagnosis, classification and etiology of psychological disorders: research, theory and application. Covers DSM-IV and other classification systems, multiaxial diagnosis, roles of society, culture and biology. Meta-issues surrounding the diagnostic enterprise, the development of psychopathology and treatment will be explored.
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PSY 6524 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic (3 units)
Comprehensive overview of psychoanalytic theory as an integrated model of personality. Various stages of Freud’s thoughts, as well as the emergence of later key theoretical modifications such as ego psychology, object relations, and self psychology theory will be reviewed. The continuing growth and refinement of the psychoanalytic model and interpretation of new clinical and research findings. Also covers diagnostic nomenclature, contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychopathology from a psychodynamic framework.
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PSY 6524b - Theories of Personality, Psychopathology, and Psychotherapy: Psychodynamic
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PSY 6525 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Behavioral/Social Learning (3 units)
Social learning approaches to personality development and function including applications of classical and operant conditioning as well as observational learning and contemporary cognitive learning theorists such as Rotter, Bandura, Mischel and Seligman. Also covers social learning approaches to understanding personality deviance and change, including theory and principles of behavior modification.
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PSY 6526 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Existential (3 units)
Existential and phenomenological contributions to clinical theory and practice. Key concepts of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre and Buber as related to the work of Binswanger, Rogers, May and Frankl are presented. These contributions reflect an image of the person that differs from the orthodox psychoanalytic and behavioral perspectives.
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PSY 6528 - Observation and Interviewing (3 units)
Designed to provide a practical foundation in observation and interviewing skills. Includes clinical, social, organizational and research perspectives. Also includes external supervision.
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PSY 6529 - Clinical Interviewing (3 units)
Techniques of diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing with a variety of client populations. Principles of note-taking and case record maintenance. Includes experiential exercises to increase mastery of the principles of the initial interview as the precursor to intervention strategies.
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PSY 6530 - Clinical Interviewing (3 units)
Techniques of diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing with a variety of client populations. Principles of note-taking and case record maintenance. Includes experiential exercises to increase mastery of the principles of the initial interview as the precursor to intervention strategies.
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PSY 6530 - Intro to Ethical Practice and Law (1-2 units)
The study of ethical issues relevant to the practice of professional and scientific psychology. The course includes a discussion of the APA’s ethical guidelines for psychologists aw well as laws and practices relevant to psychology. A basic introductory course on the ethical practice of psychology.
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PSY 6530a - Clinical Interviewing (3 units)
Techniques of diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing with a variety of client populations. Principles of note-taking and case record maintenance. Includes experiential exercises to increase mastery of the principles of the initial interview as the precursor to intervention strategies.
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PSY 6530b - Intro to Ethical Practice and Law (1-2 units)
The study of ethical issues relevant to the practice of professional and scientific psychology. The course includes a discussion of the APA’s ethical guidelines for psychologists aw well as laws and practices relevant to psychology. A basic introductory course on the ethical practice of psychology.
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PSY 6531 - Ethics and Professional Development (1-1.5 units)
Discussion of multiple issues integrating academic work and professional practice in relation to the development of professional judgment, positive interpersonal skills and attitudes.
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PSY 6532 - Ethics and Professional Development (1-1.5 units)
Discussion of multiple issues integrating academic work and professional practice in relation to the development of professional judgment, positive interpersonal skills and attitudes.
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PSY 6533 - Clinical Interviewing
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PSY 6540 - Family Systems Theory (3 units)
The relationship of the individual to the family. Topics include: family life cycles, parenting, psychopathology and the family, non-traditional families, ethnic issues and family evaluation and research.
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PSY 6541 - PsyD Practicum (2 units per year)
An 8-10 hour/week field experience for first year PsyD program students. May include a variety of activities such as voluntary community service or casework in a community agency to be arranged by CSPP.
Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 6543 and PSY 6544.
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PSY 6542 - PsyD Practicum (2 units per year)
An 8-10 hour/week field experience for first year PsyD program students. May include a variety of activities such as voluntary community service or casework in a community agency to be arranged by CSPP.
Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 6543 and PSY 6544.
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PSY 6543 - Introduction to Professional Psychology (0 units)
This year long consultation group in professional development, which provides an introduction to the professional practice of psychology endorsed by our practitioner training program, is focused on the students’ Practicum I experience. An emphasis is placed on how students can prepare themselves for changing roles in professional psychology and for developing multicultural competence in those roles.
Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 6541 and PSY 6542.
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PSY 6544 - Introduction to Professional Psychology (0 units)
This year long consultation group in professional development, which provides an introduction to the professional practice of psychology endorsed by our practitioner training program, is focused on the students’ Practicum I experience. An emphasis is placed on how students can prepare themselves for changing roles in professional psychology and for developing multicultural competence in those roles.
Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 6541 and PSY 6542.
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PSY 6550 - Clinical Clerkship (1 unit)
The Clinical Clerkship provides introductory exposure to the work that takes place in a clinical setting. It is for G1 students in the clinical PsyD program who have limited prior clinical experience. (Students who do have prior experience may apply to waive the clerkship through the course coordinator.) Through the clerkship, students are introduced to clinical practice and training experience and thus prepare themselves for practicum training in the G2 year.
(San Diego)
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PSY 6550 - Clinical Clerkship (2 units)
This initial eight-hour per week field-based training activity accompanies coursework in Clinical Interviewing and Assessment. Provides students with opportunities to practice testing and interviewing skills in mental health settings in the local area to which they are assigned. Students observe patients and various treatment activities and participate also (as appropriate) in milieu activities, case conferences, staff meetings and other group activities at the agency. Supervision on psychological testing done at the professional training site will occur both on-site and on campus and will be coordinated with assessment coursework.
(Los Angeles)
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PSY 6550a - Clinical Clerkship (1 unit)
The Clinical Clerkship provides introductory exposure to the work that takes place in a clinical setting. It is for G1 students in the clinical PsyD program who have limited prior clinical experience. (Students who do have prior experience may apply to waive the clerkship through the course coordinator.) Through the clerkship, students are introduced to clinical practice and training experience and thus prepare themselves for practicum training in the G2 year.
(San Diego)
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PSY 6550b - Clinical Clerkship (2 units)
This initial eight-hour per week field-based training activity accompanies coursework in Clinical Interviewing and Assessment. Provides students with opportunities to practice testing and interviewing skills in mental health settings in the local area to which they are assigned. Students observe patients and various treatment activities and participate also (as appropriate) in milieu activities, case conferences, staff meetings and other group activities at the agency. Supervision on psychological testing done at the professional training site will occur both on-site and on campus and will be coordinated with assessment coursework.
(Los Angeles)
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PSY 6570 - Clinical Practicum (3 units)
PsyD first year students obtain 15 hours per week of experience in an appropriate setting.
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PSY 6571 - Clinical PsyD First-Year Practicum (1 unit)
The first-year practicum provides introductory exposure to the work that takes place in a clinical setting. First year students are introduced to clinical practice through placement at a practicum for 10 hours per week.
(San Diego)
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PSY 6603 - DSM Workshop (1 unit)
Two-day workshop on understanding and using DSM. Includes use of case examples and videotapes to illustrate various diagnoses.
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PSY 6604 - Health Education and Promotion (CH Emphasis) (2 units)
This course will be focused around the major illnesses and causes of death. In conjunction with these illnesses, the course will address epidemiology and risk factors, assessment of health practices, adjustment to chronic illness, psychological concomitants of major illnesses, lifestyle factors as they influence the development and/or course of illness, health attitudes/beliefs/ practices and sociocultural factors related to health issues.
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PSY 6605 - Introduction to Integrative Psychology (2 units)
Systems of psychology are tied indelibly to the history of ideas and social contexts. This course covers past and current social, scientific and ethical ways of knowing. A willingness to see the truth in different traditions, through different value systems, different perceptions of reality, different forms of relationships, different spiritual paths— and to see this diversity enhancing all our lives—is a postmodern value. A postmodern psychology, inclusive of these diverse ideas about identity, values and health, would be an integrative psychology.
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PSY 6606 - Bodily Systems and Health Psychology (CH Emphasis) (3 units)
The first segment of this semester course will address the body’s physical systems with a focus on gross anatomy and major physiological systems. The last segment of this course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Health Psychology, from major theoretical concepts to pragmatic issues around accessing the health care system.
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PSY 6607 - Systems Theory and Assessment (3 units)
Theoretical understanding of normal and dysfunctional couples and families from a systemic perspective.
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PSY 6608 - Community Clinical Issues (MCCP Emphasis) (3 units)
In this course students learn about (1) the domain of community psychology and what a community orientation to clinical psychology is, (2) the intersection between multicultural issues and a community approach to psychology, (3) the basic concepts of a community-clinical approach, such as an ecological orientation and an emphasis on prevention/health promotion and (4) the varying methodologies of a community-clinical approach, such as mental health education, consultation, community development and social action.
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PSY 6612 - Introduction to Health Psychology (2 units)
Introduces students to behavioral medicine/health psychology through a series of lectures on various topics within the field.
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PSY 6620 - Introduction to Behavioral Medicine (3 units)
Introduction to the emerging fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology. Surveys the areas of epidemiology, stress and health, personality factors in health and illness, chronic pain, health promotion and management of chronic illness.
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PSY 6621 - Clerkship in Health Psychology (1 unit)
In conjunction with Sharp HealthCare, first year health psychology doctoral students rotate through various medical clinics in the Sharp HealthCare system. Rotations include, but are not limited to, health promotion, pain program, endocrinology, cardiology and family medicine. Students work under close supervision with psychologists, attending physicians and other allied health professionals. Experiences include observing medical and psychological procedures rendered to various patient populations, helping to implement health promotion strategies, participation at seminars and introductory service delivery.
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PSY 6622 - Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback I (3 units)
An introduction to physiological measurement as it pertains to psychological functioning; an introduction to clinical training in biofeedback and self-regulation techniques. Follows BCIA blueprint of knowledge.
Prerequisites: PSY 6620 and either PSY 6105 or Biological Foundations Comprehensive Exam
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PSY 6623 - Mental Health Administration (1 unit)
Explores the characteristics necessary for carrying out administrative functions in mental health programs. Attention will be given to various management styles and to management tasks such as planning, staffing and dealing with money and power issues.
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PSY 6624 - Cultural Aspects of Health (3 units)
Examines how ethnicity and culture affect the interpretation of physical symptoms, coping with chronic illness and treatment and management issues.
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PSY 6626 - Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback II (3 units)
Continuation of PSY 6626 with an emphasis on practical applications.
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PSY 6631 - Introduction to Clinical Forensics (1 unit)
Overview of psychologist’s role as an expert witness, considers ethics and issues related to forensic consultation.
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PSY 6632 - Forensic Psychology (Criminal Justice System) (2 units)
Examines the nature of forensic evaluations, reports and expert witness testimony and the professional and ethical responsibilities involved. Surveys the primary areas of law including: family law, mental health law, criminal law, child abuse and juvenile law and personal injury law. Evaluation and treatment of accused persons and working effectively with the criminal justice bureaucracy.
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PSY 6633 - Psychology and Family Law (3 units)
This course will help students interface as psychologists with the juvenile and family court systems.
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PSY 6643 - Cross-Cultural Topics (2 units)
(Topics vary)
- The Holocaust — To become a student of an event of this magnitude requires willingness to think the unthinkable and bear the unbearable in a desperate attempt to understand the unfathomable. A healthy percentage of class time on discussion of assigned readings by historians, rabbis, survivors, German officers, poets, philosophers, essayists and the occasional psychologist.
- Psychology and Spirituality
- Hispanic History — To familiarize students with major trends in the history and culture of Mexico from pre-Columbian to present. Requires student seminar papers on subjects including: Mexican literature, politics, art, economic and social problems, historical figures.
- Ritual and Healing –– Participants will seek scholarly and psychological understanding of the functions of ritual in past and contemporary cultures (especially as regards identify formation, place, life passages, grieving and meaning making). Mastery of Mircea Eliade’s and Victor Turner’s concepts applied to specific formation and mindful use of rituals – cultural, personal and professional.
- East-West Psychologies
- Psychology of Religions
- Critical Issues in Latin America (taught in Mexico City)
Prerequisites: The Holocaust — PSY 6605.
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PSY 6644 - Ecology/Psychology (2 units)
Explores the domain of psychology which emphasizes the interdependence of social, cultural, physical, spiritual and psychological dynamics. Studying “wholeness and health” from a systems perspective combines traditional healing wisdoms and new paradigms in the context of social evolution. This psychology addresses the meaning and quality of our personal, social and global relationships. It addresses the effect of contemporary environments on health and behavior, as well as the effects of human behavior on the environment.
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PSY 6645 - Spanish for the Psychologist (2 units)
Introductory Spanish language course with emphasis on phrases that might occur and be useful in a clinical setting. (Course offered occasionally) Prior Spanish not required.
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PSY 6646 - Transpersonal Psychology (2 units)
Implicit to transpersonal psychology is the premise that psychological health overlaps the spiritual journey towards more inclusive consciousness. Transpersonal psychology studies: (i) some assumptions of orthodox, western psychology; (ii) the interstices of physical and spiritual universe; (iii) meditation and states of consciousness; (iv) yoga psychology; (v) the autonomous psyche; (vi) symbolic language; and (vii) creativity. The seminar will also introduce current research methodologies and will provide participants the opportunity to explore their own ways of mediating purpose and meaning.
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PSY 6647 - Jung and the Shadow (2 units)
Introduction to C.G. Jung’s archetypal and analytic psychology, theories of personality, dream interpretation, use of symbols and individuation. Key texts and contemporary examples will focus on personal, professional and cultural aspects of Jung’s ideas of the trickster archetype and shadow.
Prerequisites: PSY 6605
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PSY 6647b - Dreamwork in Psychotherapy
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PSY 6654 - Psychology of Ethnic Diversity (3 units)
Mental Health Perspectives in India - This is a course focused in the mental health needs of international communities, particularly those from India populations. This course will draw on the experiential aspects of immersion education of participants visiting Indian communities and cultures.
Latino - The course provides an overview of major cultural psychology issues related to Latino populations in the United States. It provides exposure to the diverse experiences of Latinos and Latinas in multiple settings and to the role of history, identity, culture, intergroup relations, social context, and other factors in shaping those experiences, including development, social behavior, and mental and physical health.
Prerequisites: PSY 6129 and PSY 7161
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PSY 6701 - Group Counseling Theories and Techniques (3 units)
Group counseling theories and techniques, including developmental stage theories, principles of group dynamics, therapeutic factors of group counseling, group process components, group leadership styles and approaches, group counseling methods, current research and literature, and evaluation of effectiveness.
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PSY 6706 - Career Development Theories and Techniques (3 units)
This course will a) Offer key theories of career development, focusing on career decision-making; b) Review selected career assessments that assist with career decision-making; c) Explore how career experiences begin early in life well before a young person may be actually consciously “prepare for a career” per se; d) Discuss theories in context to i) life roles (e.g., work, family, community service) and ii) multicultural and international identities and ways of life; e) Identify tactical and strategic techniques to problem-solving in career counseling; f) Engage in continuous career counseling role plays with a class partner in order apply the theories and techniques; and g) Incorporate the social justice advocacy competencies in career counseling.
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PSY 6709 - Human Development (3 units)
Principles and practices of human lifespan development as they relate to the counseling processes and strategies. Areas addressed include situational and environmental factors that affect normal and abnormal behavior; disability; developmental crises; psychopathology. Practical application of strategies is incorporated.
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PSY 6720 - Advanced Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Practice (2 units)
This course is a follow-up to PSY 6520 for first year Clinical PsyD students. Focus is on application of therapeutic skills to specific populations and development of advanced skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention.
Prerequisites: PSY 6520/21 and PSY 6523
(San Diego)
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PSY 6720 - Advanced Psychotherapy (2 units)
This course is a follow-up to PSY 6520 for first year Clinical PsyD students. Focus is on application of therapeutic skills to specific populations and development of advanced skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention.
Prerequisites: PSY 6520/21 and PSY 6523
(San Diego)
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PSY 6721 - Advanced Psychotherapy Lab (1 unit)
Follow-up to PSY 6520. Students practice advanced therapeutic strategies and techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY 6521 and PSY 6523
(San Diego)
Must be taken concurrently with PSY 6720.
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PSY 6722 - Intercultural Awareness Development (3 units)
Multicultural counseling theories and techniques, including counselor’s roles in developing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious/spiritual and international awareness and identity development. Experientially examines intentional and unintentional oppression and privilege, promotes social justice advocacy, and develops competencies in addressing biases.
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PSY 6728 - Observation and Interviewing in Counseling (3 units)
Counseling and psychotherapeutic theories and techniques, including counseling process in a multicultural society, orientation to wellness and prevention, selection of appropriate counseling interventions, current professional research and practice, and multidisciplinary crisis and disaster response.
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PSY 6800 - Seminar in Psycho-legal Consultation (2 units)
Examines in detail the process of a medical-legal evaluation with actual case material. Students write and critique evaluation reports and simulate the experience of expert testimony and cross-examination. Issues and ethics in forensic examination are addressed.
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