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PSY 7617 - Cross-Cultural Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (3 units)
The course covers the major contributions of cross-cultural psychology. Issues in theory and research will be reviewed, focusing on implications for practical application, as well as for further research and theory building. Students will become aware of the major theories and models, the major methodologies and the major findings of cross-cultural psychologists.
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PSY 7618 - Cross-Cultural Intervention (3 units)
Intensive examination of the theory and practice of multicultural therapy, the cultural appropriateness of present mental health service delivery models and the process of culturally adapting interventions. Major emphasis on multicultural and clinical competence with diverse cultural groups.
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PSY 7619 - Cross-Cultural Families (3 units)
An analysis of multicultural families as a psychological group with special emphasis on the diversity of parent-child relationships, roles of women and men, adult personality and beliefs, attitudes and values. Also, special focus is placed on how ethnic minority families are differentially affected by culture and subculture.
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PSY 7620 - Practicum in Health Psychology (3 units)
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PSY 7621 - Practicum Consultation in Health Psychology (1 unit)
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PSY 7622 - Cross-Cultural Mental Health (3 units)
An overview of ethnocultural group issues in mental health. Examination of the values underlying psychology in Western countries in contrast to the value systems, world views and practices of culturally diverse ethnic minorities.
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PSY 7623 - AIDS: Multidisciplinary and Multicultural Perspectives (3 units)
Develops knowledge and understanding of the AIDS epidemic and the psychological dimensions of the disease. Evaluates multidisciplinary aspects of AIDS education and prevention efforts. Also examines the impact of AIDS on multicultural populations.
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PSY 7624 - Managed Mental Health Care and Brief Therapy (2 units)
Designed to prepare students to face the challenges of practicing in an era of managed care from an informed and knowledgeable position. Includes exploration of managed care principles and problems, brief therapy, time effective therapy, blending brief therapy skills with long term therapy skills, solution focused methods, countertransference and how to practice effective and ethical psychotherapy within the changing mental health care context.
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PSY 7625 - Intro to Clinical Medicine I (3 units)
Designed to introduce psychology students to the fundamentals of medical pathology.
Prerequisites: PSY 6620
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PSY 7626 - Intro to Clinical Medicine II (3 units)
A continuation of Clinical Medicine I, focusing on biomedical models and treatment of physical disease and health.
Prerequisites: PSY 7625
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PSY 7627 - Psychology of Health and Illness (CH emphasis) (3 units)
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PSY 7628 - Behavioral Medicine Interventions (2 units)
Covers the various types of clinical interventions available in the fields of behavioral medicine/health psychology.
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PSY 7630 - Intercultural Psychotherapy Lab (2 units)
An experiential course providing insight into the role of social and cultural factors in development of the client-psychologist relationship in therapy.
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PSY 7631 - Disability, Ethnicity and Culture (3 units)
Exploration of the interface of disability, ethnicity and culture. Topics include: similarities and differences among minorities (ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability); minority-specific stressors; cultural attitudes and beliefs about health, illness and disabilities; disability in a family and community contest; relevant laws; etiquette and culture; special issues for women with disabilities and women of color with disabilities; ways in which therapists form impressions and conceptualize cases involving minority clients; testing, assessment and diagnosis; implications for psychotherapy; assistive technology; therapy as a political act; research and teaching.
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PSY 7632 - The Health and Medical Care System (2 units)
Seminar evaluates the present system of health care provision in this country including mental health and medical care services. Through critique and evaluation, this course contrasts and explores alternative health and medical care delivery systems.
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PSY 7633 - Health Psychology Intervention: Research and Practice (3 units)
This course applies the principles learned in Concepts of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Introduction to Research in Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Students gain a knowledge of the efficacy of health psychology interventions such as stress management, exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, dietary interventions, medical self-management, etc. Students develop skills in designing and implementing health psychology interventions for specific populations.
Prerequisites: PSY 8625
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PSY 7634 - Pediatric Psychology (2 units)
Describes the major stresses for children who are hospitalized and ways of reducing those stresses.
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PSY 7635 - Play Therapy I: Assessment and Treatment Planning (2 units)
Students learn how to gather the data necessary to develop a comprehensive case formulation and design treatment plans which takes the child’s ecosystem into account.
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PSY 7636 - Play Therapy II: Interventions (2 units)
An experientially based course in which students learn an array of play techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY 7635
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PSY 7637 - Ecosystemic Psychology: Theory & Practice
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with Ecosystemic Theory and its associated methods of formulating problems and conceptualizing interventions. Developmental theory is covered as a basis for conceptualizing the interaction of children with the various systems in which they are embedded. Methods for gathering data across systems are covered as are a variety of intervention models. At the end of the semester emphasis is placed on consultation and advocacy as important forms of therapeutic intervention when working with children and families.
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PSY 7638 - Studio Art (2 units)
1) Introduction to Sandplay This course explores the nature of sandplay. Some form of playing-in-the-sand has always existed with our species. This course introduces: a) the metaphoric and symbolic language of sandplay; b) theoretical principles and the practical uses of sandplay therapy with children and adults; c) didactic and experiential exploration of the sandplay process through hands-on practice. Course participants will meet most class hours in the sandplay room of a practitioner. Prerequisites: PSY 6605, PSY 6519. 2) Theater as Therapy PSY 7639 Expressive Arts Therapy (2-3 units) After exploring psychologies which integrate mind, body, spirit and human ecology, participants will focus on expressive arts therapy as a particular philosophy. After opening lectures on polyaesthetics with roots in shamanism, participants immerse in disciplines of visual arts, movement, music, story-telling and poetry, play, and other creative means for expression of the self and healing.
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PSY 7639 - Expressive Arts Therapies
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PSY 7640 - Creativity Theory and Practice (2-3 units)
Explores creativity theories, research and seminar exercises for direct use in group or individual therapy.
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PSY 7640 - Publication Seminar (2 units)
The course is intended to assist students in the preparation and publication of manuscripts. Topics include: writing styles for various types of publications; selection of journals for publications; manuscript preparation, submission and revision; working with professional organizations and colleagues; continuance of the mentor relationship; and the development of a curriculum vita.
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PSY 7640a - Creativity Theory and Practice (2-3 units)
Explores creativity theories, research and seminar exercises for direct use in group or individual therapy.
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PSY 7640b - Publication Seminar (2 units)
The course is intended to assist students in the preparation and publication of manuscripts. Topics include: writing styles for various types of publications; selection of journals for publications; manuscript preparation, submission and revision; working with professional organizations and colleagues; continuance of the mentor relationship; and the development of a curriculum vita.
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PSY 7642 - Psychology of Women’s Health (2-3 units)
The psychological impact of physiological and reproductive functions are considered in light of current social, political, legal and ethical dilemmas
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PSY 7643 - Transference and Counter- Transference (3 units)
An overview of theoretical and technical considerations in understanding the unfolding of transference and counter-transference paradigms in the course of psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy.
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PSY 7644 - Analytic Sand Tray Therapy (2 units)
Introduction to theory and techniques of Sand Tray Therapy as used in the context of Jungian Psychotherapy and Jungian Analysis.
Prerequisites: PSY 7537
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PSY 7645 - Play Diagnosis and Assessment of Children (2 units)
This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete a diagnostic play assessment of parent-child relationships.
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PSY 7647 - Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback I (3 units)
Course sequence offering integrated didactic and practical training in the use of psychophysiological techniques to a variety of conditions, such as tension headache, migraine, intelligence disorder, ADHD, hypertension and urinary incontinence.
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PSY 7648 - Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback II (3 units)
Course sequence offering integrated didactic and practical training in the use of psychophysiological techniques to a variety of conditions, such as tension headache, migraine, intelligence disorder, ADHD, hypertension and urinary incontinence.
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PSY 7649 - Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback III (3 units)
Course sequence offering integrated didactic and practical training in the use of psychophysiological techniques to a variety of conditions, such as tension headache, migraine, intelligence disorder, ADHD, hypertension and urinary incontinence.
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PSY 7650 - Integrative Psychology Elective
(Topics vary) A variety of advanced topics in integrative psychology for clinical students. Sample topics include: Introduction to Jung and Shadow, Mindfulness-based Therapies, The Psychology of Terrorism, Narrative Psychology, Spirituality and Psychology, and Creativity: Theory, Research, and Writing.
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PSY 7650b - Psychology of Terrorism
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PSY 7700 - Workshop (0-3 units)
Investigation of a particular topic, problem or issue in psychology. Area selected for study varies from semester to semester.
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PSY 7800 - Advanced Seminar: Clinical Psychology (3 units)
Examination of a variety of topic areas in Clinical Psychology and will rotate each time offered.
May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 7805 - Advanced Seminar: Chemical Dependency (2-4 units)
Examination of a variety of topic areas in the chemical dependency field and will rotate each time offered.
May be repeated for credit.
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PSY 7815 - Internship and Seminar College Teaching (3 units)
Recommended for students primarily interested in college teaching.
Approval of the director of the program in which the student is enrolled is required.
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PSY 7820 - Research Practicum (1-4 units)
Supervised experience conducting research. Provides opportunities for students to gain experience in designing research studies, data entry and analysis and preparing research for publication.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor
Course may be repeated.
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PSY 7900 - Doctoral Project/Dissertation Preparation (3-4 units)
Presentation and discussion of procedures and potential topics for PsyD dissertations/projects. Some projects oriented toward applied skills while others may focus more on scholarship and empirical research. Credit requires the formation of a committee and acceptance by the committee of the preliminary draft of the project.
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PSY 7901 - Doctoral Project/Dissertation Preparation (2 units)
Presentation and discussion of research procedures and a critical evaluation of potential research questions in psychology. Emphasis on the identification and development of a dissertation research topic. Requires obtaining a dissertation committee chairperson, the completion of Chapter 1 (Problem Formation) and Chapter 2 (Literature Review) of the dissertation and course requirements.
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and successful completion of the Special Field Examination
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PSY 7905 - Proposal Development (1 unit)
(Fresno)
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PSY 7910 - PsyD Clinical Dissertation Orientation (1 unit)
A primary goal of this course is to assist students in learning about the principles and procedures involved in developing the PsyD clinical dissertation. Students will also learn about skills and competencies they are expected to attain in the dissertation.
Prerequisites: PSY 6030, PSY 6031
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PSY 7911 - PsyD Proposal Development (2-3 units)
Course assists PsyD students in the development of a research proposal to be used in conjunction with the PsyD dissertation.
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PSY 7912 - PsyD Proposal Development (2-3 units)
Course assists PsyD students in the development of a research proposal to be used in conjunction with the PsyD dissertation.
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PSY 7921 - Theory and Technique of Chinese Clinical Practice (3 units)
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PSY 7990 - Dissertation I (3 units)
Presentation and discussion of research procedures and a critical evaluation of potential research questions in psychology. Emphasis on the identification and development of a dissertation research topic. Requires obtaining a dissertation committee chairperson, the completion of Chapter 1 (Problem Formation) and Chapter 2 (Literature Review) of the dissertation and course requirements.
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and successful completion of the Special Field Examination
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PSY 7991 - Dissertation II (3 units)
The nature and scope of dissertation research with special emphasis on research methodology and design. Requires the completion of Chapter 3 (Research Design) and committee approval of the dissertation proposal (chaps. 1-3).
Prerequisites: PSY 7990
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PSY 7992 - Dissertation III (3 units)
Successful completion of the dissertation, passing of the final oral exam and submission of a completed, corrected manuscript to the University Reader.
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PSY 8005 - PhD Research Seminar (3rd Year) (3 units)
Required research course for third year PhD students. Goal of the year is the formation of a dissertation committee and the completion of the dissertation proposal. See PSY 6016 for further information on research seminars.
Prerequisites: PSY 7013/7014 (San Francisco), concurrent registration in PSY 8990 (San Diego)
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PSY 8006 - PhD Research Seminar (3rd Year) (3 units)
Required research course for third year PhD students. Goal of the year is the formation of a dissertation committee and the completion of the dissertation proposal. See PSY 6016 for further information on research seminars.
Prerequisites: PSY 7013/7014 (San Francisco), concurrent registration in PSY 8990 (San Diego)
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PSY 8007 - Advanced Research Methodology (3 units)
A variety of advanced topics in research methodology and statistics for PhD students. Designed to focus on specific methods for use in dissertation research. Sample topics include program evaluation, observational research, research interviewing, case study research, multiple linear regression, qualitative methods, test construction and multivariate methods.
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PSY 8008 - Fourth Year PhD Research Seminar (2 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 8005/8006
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PSY 8009 - Fourth Year PhD Research Seminar (2 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 8005/8006
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PSY 8123a - Cultural Diversity Training (0 units)
(Fresno and Sacramento)
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PSY 8123b - Cultural Diversity Training (0 units)
(Fresno and Sacramento)
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PSY 8311 - Advanced Couples Therapy (3 units)
Focuses on an advanced understanding and evaluation of the major empirically supported forms of couples therapy including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy and the work of John Gottman. Theoretical understanding, practical application and skill development are stressed.
Prerequisites: PSY 7311
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PSY 8314 - Advanced Brief Models (3 units)
An advanced theory course examining brief family therapy models in depth, including structural, strategic, solution-focused and narrative. Includes topics such as constructivism and the contributions of the MRI group that are fundamental to some of the models.
Prerequisites: PSY 6312
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PSY 8315 - Advanced Intergenerational Therapy (3 units)
Theories of intergenerational family therapy: Framo, Bowen, Nagy, Whitaker and others are discussed in depth in this course. Students will be asked to integrate, evaluate and compare the major interactional theories and their application to couples/families. Videotape demonstrations of the theories are presented.
Prerequisites: PSY 6312
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PSY 8410 - Psychology of Negotiation, Bargaining and Dispute Resolution (3 units)
Examination of influence and negotiation concepts and central problems and processes in negotiation through actual practice and behavioral experimentation combined with training in effective diagnosis. Analysis of case studies of real world problems to discover techniques applicable to problems involving interactive competitive decision components. Use of role playing to handle strategic and tactical negotiation decisions.
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PSY 8415 - Organizational Diagnosis (4 units)
Students in this course undertake an extensive and advanced empirical review of the organizational diagnosis literature, emphasizing system-level assessment approaches and the integration of individual, group and organizational level functions. Working in teams, students will conduct a “live” organizational diagnosis including entry, contracting, assessment and evaluative functions.
Prerequisites: ORG 7525, ORG 7682; permission of instructor for students not enrolled in Consulting Psychology program
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PSY 8453 - Field-based Practicum III (3 units)
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PSY 8454 - Field-based Practicum III (3 units)
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PSY 8475 - Teaching Practicum and Supervision (3 units)
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PSY 8500 - Advanced Seminar in Professional Issues: Practice of Professional Psychology (3 units)
Prerequisites: G4 standing or equivalent
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PSY 8500 - Clinical Elective
(Topics vary)
- Alternative/Complementary Approaches to Health (2 units) Covers the basic theoretical foundation and healing practices of a wide variety of alternative/complementary approaches to health. Prerequisites: PT525 and PT526.
- Advanced Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychotherapy (2 units) Examines the cultural and political context surrounding the lives of gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals as a background for understanding salient psychotherapeutic issues. Developmental and relational tasks are redefined. The therapeutic management of coming out, lesbian and gay health concerns, ethnocultural differences and internalization of oppression are among topics covered.
- Adolescent Psychotherapy and Psychopathology (3 units) Prerequisites: PSY 6140 and PSY 6519.
- Current Developments in Analytic Psychotherapy (2 units) Seminar in ideas and techniques of psychoanalytic psychotherapy as currently practiced in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: PSY 7537.
- Ego Psychology (2 units) Theoretical and clinical examination of major concepts in ego psychology such as thought, perception, object relations and major defenses as they apply to the clinical experience will be explored. Prerequisite: PSY 7537.
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (2 units) Examination of the clinical application of psychoanalytic principles to brief psychotherapy, counseling and crisis counseling.
- Child Health Psychology (2 units) Advanced health psychology course focused on psychosocial issues related to child and adolescent health. Explores topics including pediatric chronic illness, models of psychological adjustment, prevention of pediatric health problems, preventative pediatric and child health intervention and the role of clinicians in child health care systems.
- Interventions with Multicultural Families (3 units) An introduction to the theory and practice of family therapy as it is related to ethnic minority families. Critical review of the literature serves as a backdrop for the examination of clinical issues revolving around the application of family therapy techniques with various ethnic minority groups. The assessment of family dynamics and appropriate use of treatment approaches are major focal points, interwoven with identification of sociocultural dimensions that interact with the clinical picture. Cross-cultural competencies in evaluation and treatment planning are emphasized.
- Alternative Intervention Strategies (3 units) This course examines the theoretical and practical aspects of developing strategies for high-risk and underserved populations. Strategies emphasized are responsive to oppressed or vulnerable groups (e.g., cultural groups, chronically mentally ill) and to social/community issues (e.g., homelessness, gang violence) where reliance on mainstream psychotherapies may not be appropriate or effective. The concept of intervention will be broadened to include the integration of the complex interplay between individual, family, community, cultural and institutional factors. Crisis intervention, case management, self-help groups and alternative psychotherapies (e.g., feminist, Africentric, gay-affirmative) will be explored.
- Stress-Related and Psychosomatic Disorders (3 units) Overview of stress-related and somatoform illness, including behavioral, psychophysiological, psychosocial and psychodynamic approaches. Review of mindbody problems, history of psychosomatic medicine, diagnostic classification and etiology and mediators in the stress-illness relationship. Clinical issues, influences of psychological functioning and personality organization on patient’s response to physical symptomatology.
- Psychology of Loss, Grief and Bereavement (3 units) Explores the psychology of loss, grief and bereavement. Covers theoretical bases, including developmental aspects, attachment, separation and loss and change as loss. Includes the psychology of dying and interventions to facilitate mourning and adjustment to loss processes. Multicultural perspectives on these issues will be presented. Concerns regarding living wills and durable power of attorney will be addressed.
- Clinical Interventions with Children (3 units) Surveys representative literature which addresses the theory and practice of principal assessment and therapeutic interventions with children. Psychodynamic perspectives frame the major content. Addresses family system issues, idiographic considerations in psychopathology, cultural diversity and ecological considerations in micro and macro social systems as parameters in formulating and executing clinical interventions.
- Interventions With Adolescents (3 units) Explores the issues, conflicts and resolutions inherent in the developmental phase of adolescence, as well as the theory and techniques of treating adolescents and their families. Provides an understanding of the theoretical constructs of adolescent development and the application of those constructs in clinical work.
- Gestalt Therapy (3 units) An introduction to the theory and treatment principles of Gestalt Therapy. Lectures cover the roots of Gestalt Therapy in psychoanalysis, experimental psychology and phenomenology as well as current personality theory, psychopathology, developmental theory, dream analysis and other aspects of theory. Approximately half of the class is experiential in nature in order to teach “I-thou” relationships in psychotherapy and phenomenological tracking.
- Interventions with Lesbians and Gay Men (3 units) This course provides students with an overview of prominent mental health issues and relevant intervention approaches for lesbian and gay male populations. Diversity of world views, lifestyle, and life experiences are central to assessment, evaluation and intervention strategies. Analysis and critique of relevant literature, conceptualization and integration of key issues and case application are fundamental aspects of the course.
- Psychotherapy with Severely Schizophrenic and Personality Disordered Individuals (2 units) Examination of the latent and manifest contents of psychotic processes in severe schizophrenic and severe personality disorders. The emphasis is on the self-experiences of these patients. Phases of the therapeutic process will be discussed.
- Behavioral Medicine Techniques (3 units) Intervention techniques addressed in behavioral medicine may include the following: hypnosis, pain management, relaxation techniques, stress reduction/management, issues of spirituality, alternative medicine considerations and biofeedback.
- Pediatric Neuropsychology and Culture (3 units) This course provides an understanding of the assessment of learning processes through the utilization of neuropsychological testing and explores how this will aid in providing more multiculturally accurate assessment of children. Common cognitive disorders, including attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities and other learning disorders are discussed. There is a focus on the impact of culture on learning including its impact on intelligence testing and cross-cultural early development and education, with some consideration of alternative assessment and treatment strategies.
- Advanced Psychodynamic Interventions with Multicultural Populations (3 units) This advanced interventions course focuses on the use of psychodynamic approaches with individual late adolescent and adult clients from groups of color and other underserved groups. Students will learn about appropriate ways to integrate psychodynamic (classical/ego psychology/object relations/self psychology) understandings with sociocultural factors in forming a relationship with the client, doing an assessment and developing a clinical formulation and conducting the therapy. Special attention will be paid to issues of transference and countertransference as they are impacted by cultural differences. Students will be expected to draw on their internship experiences in working with diverse populations as case material for the course.
- Couples/Family Therapy Training and Supervision (3 units) Students pursue a process of becoming a couples/family therapist by seeing families and receiving live supervision. In addition to serving as therapists, students have the opportunity to be supervisors. Learning supervision enhances the quality of one’s therapy and gives the student a new set of skills.
- Interpersonal Therapy and Communication (3 units) Most major schools of psychotherapy recognize the contribution that the interpersonal relationships between therapist and client makes to the therapeutic process. This seminar will focus on interpersonal processes in individual and group psychotherapy on the development of skills in observing and intervening in this interpersonal relationship. There is also widespread agreement that therapist’s skills in self-awareness and the ability to monitor one’s inner experiences constitutes a primary tool of the psychotherapist. This course discusses this art in the literature in case material drawn from the teaching and students work and via exercises in self-awareness and observation of interpersonal processes in class.
- Advanced Psychodynamic Intervention: British Object Relations (3 units) The fundamental ideas of object relations theory will be examined and illustrated with examples from case material. The theories and clinical work of the major figures in the British Object Relations School will be studied. Prerequisite: PSY 7537.
- Lesbian/Gay Couples and Families (2 units) This course surveys emerging theory, research, and practice relevant to lesbians, gay males and bisexuals in the context of their couple and family relationships. Topics include family of origin issues; lesbian/gay parenting; couple relationships; families of choice; the impact of societal and internalized homophobia on gay and lesbian relationships; HIV and AIDS; strategies for individual couple and family therapy; and transference/countertransference issues.
- Clinical Issues in the Psychology of Women (2 units) Focuses on some presenting problems and diagnostic profiles that are more prevalent among women than men, such as eating disorders, depression and the psychological consequences of childhood sexual abuse. Uses readings, lecture and discussion to learn clinical theory and practice in the psychodynamic tradition, including Jungian and self-psychology, self-in-relation theory and some new feminist perspectives on family systems. Includes ways of conceptualizing and practicing psychotherapy that are likely to be most effective with women clients.
- School and Community-Based Intervention with Children and Adolescents (3 units) This course will examine approaches to providing mental health services to children and adolescents in school and other community settings. Special attention will be paid to the development of multidimensional programs that serve children, their families, teachers, school administrators and community leaders. Specific topics will include: child advocacy, classroom consultation, multidisciplinary programming and collaboration and establishing and maintaining community supports and interagency alliances.
- Multicultural Family Therapy and Clinician Self-Awareness Development (3 units) In this course, multicultural family therapy skills are advanced in two ways. First, through a focus on technique and skill development utilizing the Bowen model, and second through a focus on clinician self-awareness development and ethnic identity development utilizing the same core model amplified by the work of Adler and Toman. Issues such as the facilitation of differentiation, de-triangulation and related processes in the context of sociocultural differences will be explored. Opportunities will be provided for reflective dialogue on identity, culture and resiliency, countertransference patterns and strategies for effectively addressing them in a culturally-syntonic style. This course is presented in a manner common among advanced family therapy courses in which technique development and self development go together. Research indicates that this combination facilitates development and enhances therapist presence and competence in handling the complex interpersonal processes that result from having several family members in the therapy room at the same time. The group process in class will be vital to energizing the class environment with openness, productivity, creative spirit and humanity.
- Sex Roles and Gender (3 units) Gender and gender roles have complex consequences for the development of individual and group identity and behavior. This course examines the roles of society and biology in shaping our understanding of human experience within the context of gender, gender roles, and sexual orientation, with particular emphasis on the impact of difference and diversity in the construction of social meaning.
- Risk & Resiliency in Infant Preschooler Mental Health (2 units) This course explores risks to infants and preschoolers emanating from child, family and wider community, including abuse, domestic violence, developmental delays, and early parenthood. The phenomenon of resilience through which these children positively adapt despite significant life adversities is applied to research policy, and practice.
- Early Intervention in Perinatal Mood Disorders (1 unit) This course explores in depth mental health concerns experienced by families in the perinatal period, including diagnosis, assessment, and intervention.
- IPMH and Child Protective Services (1 unit)
- Internet-Based Interventions in Psychology This course will include readings, discussion, and skill building. We will explore the evidence-based treatments, the ethical and legal issues, the tools and technology, and the population differences in its utilization. The course is competency based which means that a student must demonstrate a minimal level of competency in using the Internet in a therapeutic intervention in order to pass the course.
- Introduction to Sandplay Therapy Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychotherapy or Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice
- Advanced Infant-Preschooler Mental Health (2 to 3 units) This course addresses advanced assessment and intervention skills with infants and preschoolers. Participants will explore, in depth, several models of intervention in IPMH and develop their own theoretical and treatment model for the practice of IPMH. Prerequisites (or approval of Instructor): Fundamentals of Infant Mental Health or Fundamentals of Preschooler Mental Health, and Diagnostic Systems in IPMH.
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PSY 8500a - Advanced Seminar in Professional Issues: Practice of Professional Psychology (3 units)
(Topics vary)
Prerequisites: G4 standing or equivalent
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PSY 8500b - Clinical Elective (2 or 3 units)
(Topics vary)
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PSY 8503 - Elective Practicum (0-3 units)
In addition to the required practicum experience, students gain further professional experience in this elective course.
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PSY 8505 - Developmental Psychopathology (3 units)
Examination of the theoretical and empirical findings related to the assessment, etiology, correlates and development of the major categories of childhood psychopathology including internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders and severe developmental disorders. Emphasis is placed on the developmental, individual, family, school and peer correlates of the behavioral problems. Issues related to child welfare, such as child abuse and the changing family are reviewed.
Prerequisites: PSY 6140 and PSY 6523
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PSY 8509 - Supervision Seminar (1, 2 units)
A year-long seminar examining the theory and techniques used in the supervision of human service personnel. Students develop their own style and techniques based upon specific theoretical viewpoints and apply these skills in the supervision of practicum students.
Prerequisites: PSY 6509 and PSY 6510
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PSY 8510 - Supervision Seminar (1 unit)
A year-long seminar examining the theory and techniques used in the supervision of human service personnel. Students develop their own style and techniques based upon specific theoretical viewpoints and apply these skills in the supervision of practicum students.
Prerequisites: PSY 6509 and PSY 6510
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PSY 8511 - Supervision Seminar (2 units)
A year-long seminar examining the theory and techniques used in the supervision of human service personnel. Students develop their own style and techniques based upon specific theoretical viewpoints and apply these skills in the supervision of practicum students.
Prerequisites: PSY 6509 and PSY 6510
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PSY 8512 - Supervision Seminar (1 unit)
Seminar examining the theory and techniques of clinical supervision. Students will apply these skills in the supervision of practicum students. This course is taken in the last year of a student’s program, concurrent with PSY 8513.
(San Diego)
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PSY 8513 - Supervision Lab (1 Unit)
Students in PSY 8512 are in this concurrent lab in which they are supervised by a faculty member in their supervision of a practicum student.
(San Diego)
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PSY 8514 - Supervision Practicum (2 units)
Seminar and experience in theory and practice of clinical supervision. Students will learn basic theory, techniques, and research in didactic portion of course. In the experiential portion, students apply these skills in supervision of 2nd year clinical students, under the guidance of the instructor.
(San Diego, PhD)
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PSY 8515 - Professional Application of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues (2 units)
This course requires delivery of a project or services to an LGBT Human Services agency. It is intended for students seeking a certificate in LGBT Human Services who are unable to secure a practicum or internship at an LGBT agency (an agency that serves at least 50% LGBT clients and whose official mission statement specifically includes working with the LGBT population) or an agency that agrees to allow the student to see LGBT clients as 50% of their caseload. Students typically take the course for 2 units, corresponding to creation of an intervention or prevention project that includes 4 hours/week at an LGBT Human Services agency and 2 hours per week of Instructor supervision. Students will keep a weekly, online journal, attend weekly live webcasted class meetings, and complete reading and journaling assignments.
Prerequisites: Completion of Foundations of LGBT Mental Health with a B or better
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PSY 8531 - Advanced Clinical Seminar (3 units)
Seminar provides small-group presentation and discussion of practicum cases at an advanced level. Particular emphasis is placed on integration of theory and practice and in-depth examination of the treatment process.
Prerequisites: PSY7505/7506 and PSY7525/7526, or PSY7505/7506 and PSY7527/7528
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PSY 8532 - Advanced Clinical Seminar (3 units)
Seminar provides small-group presentation and discussion of practicum cases at an advanced level. Particular emphasis is placed on integration of theory and practice and in-depth examination of the treatment process.
Prerequisites: PSY7505/7506 and PSY7525/7526, or PSY7505/7506 and PSY7527/7528
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PSY 8535 - PhD Practicum II (6 units per year)
A 16 hour/week field practicum for third year PhD program students in an agency setting approved by the school; 38 weeks required per year.
Prerequisites: PSY 7571 and PSY 7505 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 8531/8532
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PSY 8536 - PhD Practicum II (6 units per year)
A 16 hour/week field practicum for third year PhD program students in an agency setting approved by the school; 38 weeks required per year.
Prerequisites: PSY 7571 and PSY 7505 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY 8531/8532
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PSY 8537 - PsyD Practicum III (6 units per year)
A 16 hour/week practicum for third year PsyD program students in an agency setting approved by the school; 38 weeks required per year.
Prerequisites: PSY7505/7506 and PSY7527/7528 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY8531/8532
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PSY 8538 - PsyD Practicum III (6 units per year)
A 16 hour/week practicum for third year PsyD program students in an agency setting approved by the school; 38 weeks required per year.
Prerequisites: PSY7505/7506 and PSY7527/7528 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY8531/8532
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PSY 8539 - Professional Skills Workshop (1 unit)
Workshops usually presented in weekend format on specific clinical skills, such as introduction to hypnosis, biofeedback, geriatric long term care issues and chronic pain treatment.
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PSY 8540 - Family Therapy/Ethnic Families (3 units)
Prerequisites: PSY 6129, PSY 6520, (and PSY 7161 for General Clinical Students)
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PSY 8541 - Topics for Licensure Preparation (1 unit)
Elective course to meet current California licensure requirements. Topics offered vary by term and include Substance Abuse, Human Sexuality, Child Abuse, Spousal/Partner Abuse, and Long-Term Care & Aging.
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PSY 8542 - Advanced Family Therapy (1-2 units)
Selected topics or focused attention on one school of family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 7540
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PSY 8542 - Advanced Family Therapy (3 units)
Advanced study of the theory and dynamics of family interaction. Attention will be given to the techniques of family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 7543 and PSY 7544
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PSY 8542 - Advanced Family Therapy (3 units)
This course offers direct supervised experience in family therapy based on short-term models. Students should be working with families at their internships.
Prerequisites: PSY 7503
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PSY 8542a - Advanced Family Therapy (1-2 units)
Selected topics or focused attention on one school of family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 7540
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PSY 8542b - Advanced Family Therapy (3 units)
Advanced study of the theory and dynamics of family interaction. Attention will be given to the techniques of family therapy.
Prerequisites: PSY 7543 and PSY 7544
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PSY 8542c - Advanced Family Therapy (3 units)
This course offers direct supervised experience in family therapy based on short-term models. Students should be working with families at their internships.
Prerequisites: PSY 7503
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PSY 8543 - Family Violence: Child Abuse (3 units)
Focusing on the dynamics of violence, particularly the most frequent type of violence—assault between intimates. Child abuse, rape and incest, battering and child neglect will be covered. To a lesser extent violence between strangers will be discussed. Attention is given in the course to characteristics of the victims, perpetrators and “violent settings,” situations which facilitate violence. The course is intended for those who might work in prevention and treatment of violence.
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PSY 8544 - Interpartner and Spousal Abuse (3 units)
Education and training of the student in domestic violence detection, assessment, and prevention. Other forms of adult interpersonal violence will also be covered.
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PSY 8545 - Developmental Psychopathology (3 units)
Examination of the theoretical and empirical findings related to the assessment, etiology, correlates and development of the major categories of childhood psychopathology including internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders, and severe developmental disorders. Emphasis is placed on the developmental, individual, family, school, and peer correlates of the behavioral problems. Issues related to child welfare, such as child abuse and the changing family are reviewed.
Prerequisites: PSY 6140 and PSY 6523
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PSY 8550 - Clinical Consultation Group (3 units)
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PSY 8550b - Practicum III
A 20 hour/week practicum for third year San Diego Clinical PsyD students in an agency setting approved by the school (minimum of 1000 hours required).
Prerequisites: PSY6541 and PSY7550.
Co-requisite: PSY8551
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PSY 8551 - Clinical Consultation Group– Practicum III (1-1.5 units)
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PSY 8552 - Clinical Consultation Group – Second Year (1-1.5 units)
For local internship students during their second half-time internship. In addition to the competencies addressed in PSY 8551, students also focus on evaluating treatment outcomes and modifying treatment plans accordingly.
Prerequisites: PSY 8551
(San Diego)
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