Catalog 2011-2012 [v2] 
    
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Catalog 2011-2012 [v2] [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Course Descriptions

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Psychology

  
  • PSY 4110 - Special Populations

    (3 units)
    Examination of current psychological research and applications focused on a specific population psychological professionals may encounter in a work setting. While the population of interest may change with each course, some particular populations on which the course may focus include children and adolescents, immigrant groups, the elderly, seriously mentally ill adults, and the dually diagnosed.
  
  • PSY 4115 - Abnormal Child Psychology

    (3 units)
    Study of children’s adjustment and adaptation to their environment, based on an ecological systems framework. Discussions of case material with a consideration of the causes, treatment, and prevention of behavioral and emotional problems in childhood and adolescence. Uses a life-span developmental psychopathology perspective as primary framework for this discussion. Professional fieldwork experiences included.
  
  • PSY 4125 - Introduction to Physical and Emotional Development in Young Adolescents

    (3 units)
    Study of the theories of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive development in young adolescents. Includes field observation study and service learning projects.
  
  • PSY 4128 - Introduction to Theories of Intervention

    (3 units)
    Introduction to behavioral, cognitive, and physiological interventions in psychology, with emphasis on the connections between psychological theory and current practices. Discussion of the various roles of psychological service providers and ancillary caregivers within public and private systems of care.
  
  • PSY 4140 - Introduction to Counseling

    (3 units)
    Survey of counseling theories and related techniques of treatment, comparison and contrast of differing approaches. Attention to basic issues such as change, human relationships, communication and values and ethics in the change process.
    Prerequisites: PSY 3126
  
  • PSY 4143 - Social Psychology in an Organizational Context

    (3 units)
    Exploration of human interactions in organizations from the psychological perspective. Includes the study of role behavior, normative aspects of work group behavior, goal setting theory, decision making and power relationships.
    Prerequisites: PSY 1101 and PSY 3142
  
  • PSY 4150 - Courtship and Marriage

    (3 units)
    The role of interpersonal relationships in dating, courtship and marriage. Considers factors related to mate selection, the transition into marriage and the stability and relationships. Includes discussion of long-term romantic commitments outside of marriage.
    Prerequisites: PSY 3160
  
  • PSY 4160 - Systems Theory

    (3 units)
    Examination of the biological and theoretical bases of systemic principles, and discussion of the development of systems theory. Applications of systemic theory in individual, family, community, and workplace settings. Emphasis on systemic assessment and intervention.
    Prerequisites: PSY 3160
  
  • PSY 4181 - Fieldwork in Chemical Dependency

    (1 unit)
    Focuses on learning by doing. Generally, includes student participation in two practicums under an approved supervisor, each lasting 10 weeks and two internships, each 10 weeks also. A 30-hour work week at an agency is typical.
  
  • PSY 4200 - Multicultural Children, Adolescents, and Families

    (3 units)
    Exploration of the variability in family development, organization, identity structure, and values with an emphasis on the impact of culture, race, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation and schooling variables on optimal child and family functioning. Utilizes an ecological systems framework as a foundation for this life-span developmental discussion. Professional fieldwork experiences included.
  
  • PSY 4711 - Professional Workshop

    (1-4 units)
    Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in psychology.
    Prerequisites: Permission of department chair
  
  • PSY 4900 - Senior Research Project: Thesis

    (3 units)
    With assistance from a faculty advisor, students propose and conduct a research project and report on their findings. A manuscript is prepared as it would be for submission for publication in professional journals.
    Prerequisites: PSY 3003, PSY 3005 and second year of program.
  
  • PSY 4910 - Field Placement II

    (3 units)
    This course provides students with supervised experience working in the community where they will have an opportunity to apply psychosocial theories and practice learned in the classroom to real-world settings. This work will help to prepare student for human services careers or related fields. Student placements can include clinical, forensic, school, hospital and other applied settings and my also include assisting in an ongoing applied research project. Student placements are determined by both student interest and academic and interpersonal preparation. Final Field Placement I and II assignments must b approved by the Program Director.
    Prerequisites: Second term in program.
  
  • PSY 4911 - Cultural Immersion Experience

    (12 units)
    Students participate in the 5-week Spanish Language and Cultural Immersion program. The immersion program is designed and implemented on the foundation of five educational pillars: critical pedagogy, liberation psychology, a self-of-the-therapist focus, a pointillism approach to culture, and Spanish language training for mental health workers. Students will have the opportunity to take graduate levels courses in conjunction with cultural contract with a multicultural population. In addition, students will take two semesters in language training for those who seek to learn a second language or enhance language skills.
    Prerequisites: The First semester must be successfully completed before the students’ summer elective.
  
  • PSY 5015 - Tests and Measurements

    (2 units)
    Principles and methods of constructing tests and scales for the measurement of achievement, personality, attitudes, interests and aptitudes. Includes item construction and analysis, scaling techniques and methods of determining reliability and validity.
  
  • PSY 6001 - Orientation to Research

    (0-1 unit)
  
  • PSY 6002 - Intro to Emphasis Area

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6003 - History and Systems/Program Meeting

    (0 units)
    The history and development of psychology to the present. Lectures alternate with review of current state of professional psychology, including local program requirements, research and clinical training options, etc.
  
  • PSY 6010 - PhD Psychometrics, Statistics, and Research Design

    (3 units)
    A survey course for PhD students concerning a) theories of measurement relevant to psychological assessment, b) statistical techniques commonly used in clinical and organizational research and c) the evaluation of the validity of experimental designs. While practical applicability is stressed, the nature of contemporary applied research requires extensive instruction in multivariate analytic methods including proficiency in the use of statistical software programs.
  
  • PSY 6011 - PsyD Psychometrics, Statistics and Research Design

    (3 units)
    Similar to PSY 6009, but designed for PsyD students to include an introduction to the clinical dissertation process.
  
  • PSY 6012 - PsyD Psychometrics, Statistics and Research Design

    (3 units)
    Similar to PSY 6009, but designed for PsyD students to include an introduction to the clinical dissertation process.
  
  • PSY 6013 - Research Placement

    (1-3 units)
    Students work in research settings approved by the PhD Program Office (e.g., medical institutions; universities) to obtain research training. The student contributes to an ongoing research project and attends project meetings. In addition to on-site supervision, the student’s work is monitored by a core faculty member. Although primarily designed to enhance research skills of PhD students, the course is also open to PsyD students.
  
  • PSY 6014 - Qualitative Methods of Research

    (3 units)
    Examination of various methodologies such as phenomenology, symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology and systems and historical approaches to research drawn from psychology, social psychology, sociology and anthropology.
  
  • PSY 6014 - Qualitative Research Methods

    (3 units)
    Focuses on principles and methods of designing qualitative psychological research. Provides a critical review of the most widely used qualitative methods of research, the theoretical underpinnings of this methodology, the skills needed to design such studies and the applications to the practice of psychology.
  
  • PSY 6016 - PhD Research Seminar I (1st Year)

    (3 units)
    Research course for first year PhD students. Seminars will focus on specific interest areas and include first through fourth year students working on various stages of research. First year students begin the required First Research Project. Sample seminar topics include: Adolescents, Women, & Families; Program Evaluation; Multicultural and Community Psychology; Trauma and Assessment; Clinical and Family Assessment; and Gender, Culture, and Society. Students join research seminars in the first year and are expected to develop projects and dissertations based on the expertise of the faculty offering the seminars.
  
  • PSY 6020 - Measurement in Psychology

    (1 unit)
    Reviews traditional trait-oriented and behavior-oriented perspectives on assessing human behavior; the development of assessment methodologies including interviews, self-reports, ratings by others, self-monitoring and direct observation. Includes reliability and validity and accuracy and generalizability. Provides the conceptual and methodological underpinnings for future courses in assessment and useful for clinical, industrial, educational or laboratory contexts.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6021
  
  • PSY 6021 - Advanced Statistics I

    (3 units)
    Students will learn about statistical techniques that are of relevance to conducting research, reading the research literature, and being thoughtful users of assessment instruments. In particular, the course focuses on a) understanding statistical methods as they are employed in research studies, b) decision making in choosing among these methods for a particular data analysis application, and c) evaluating published research reports in which these methods have been used.
  
  • PSY 6022 - Advanced Statistics II

    (3 units)
    Students will learn about statistical techniques that are of relevance to conducting research, reading the research literature, and being thoughtful users of assessment instruments. In particular, the course focuses on a) understanding statistical methods as they are employed in research studies, b) decision making in choosing among these methods for a particular data analysis application, and c) evaluating published research reports in which these methods have been used.
  
  • PSY 6023 - Principles of Research Design

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis generation and testing, experimental and quasi-experimental design options, sample selection, control group strategies, criteria and criterion measures, threats to valid inference, data analysis and interpretation.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6021 and PSY 6022
  
  • PSY 6023 - Research Design

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6023a - Principles of Research Design

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis generation and testing, experimental and quasi-experimental design options, sample selection, control group strategies, criteria and criterion measures, threats to valid inference, data analysis and interpretation.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6021 and PSY 6022
  
  • PSY 6023b - Research Design

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6024 - Multivariate Statistics

    (3 units)
    Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., LISREL).
    Prerequisites: PSY 6021
  
  • PSY 6025 - Program Evaluation

    (3 units)
    Examines the practice of program evaluation in organizational and clinical settings. Includes: evaluation models; ethical issues; the impact of the broader, external environment on the conduct of evaluation studies; the design of evaluation studies; special methodological issues specific to program evaluation; writing the evaluation report; and the dissemination of the evaluation results to those concerned. Special attention to quasi-experimental designs and their analysis.
  
  • PSY 6026 - Psychometrics and Research Design

    (3 units)
    A survey course for PhD students concerning a) theories of measurement relevant to psychological assessment, b) the evaluation of the validity of experimental designs, and c) consideration of diverse designs as it applies to an area of interest to the student. Practical applicability is stressed as a professional researcher in practice.
  
  • PSY 6030 - Psychometrics and Advanced Statistics

    (3 units)
    A survey course for PsyD students concerning measurement issues relevant to standards of competent professional practice.  Topics include reliability/generalizability concepts and procedures, the validity of test data, and the evaluation of measurement models based on exploratory factor analyses and structural equation modeling techniques.  Students will become familiar with applied multivariate analytic principles and will increase their proficiency in the use of statistical software programs in applied research.
  
  • PSY 6031 - Statistics, Psychometrics and Research Design

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of evaluating psychological research. Hypothesis testing, experimental design options, sample selection, control group strategies, criteria and criteria measures, data analysis and interpretation. Trains students to analyze research critically and to synthesize it meaningfully so as to prepare them to apply scientific research to their applied work. The goal is to prepare clinical PsyD students to be enlightened consumers of research and to introduce them to applying research methods to program evaluation.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6030
  
  • PSY 6033 - Research Apprenticeship

    (1-2 units)
    Working under a faculty member on an ongoing research project.
  
  • PSY 6034 - Research Practicum

    (1-3 units)
    Course assists first year PhD students in the development of research skills to be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised practicum experience in research. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways: a) Research assistant on faculty research project b) Research assistant on research project in community research facility c) Research assistant to advanced level student who is conducting doctoral dissertation research or by d) Conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision.
  
  • PSY 6035 - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6035 - Second Year PhD Research Practicum

    (2-3 units)
    This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6035a - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6035b - Second Year PhD Research Practicum

    (2-3 units)
    This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6036 - Research Practicum

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY 6036 - Second Year PhD Research Practicum

    (2-3 units)
    This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6036a - Research Practicum

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY 6036b - Second Year PhD Research Practicum

    (2-3 units)
    This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6037 - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    Directed experiences in the conduct of research from design to report stages. Faculty members work with small groups of students on joint research projects to facilitate student’s understanding and experience of the research process.
  
  • PSY 6037 - Third Year PhD Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to assist third year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6037a - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    Directed experiences in the conduct of research from design to report stages. Faculty members work with small groups of students on joint research projects to facilitate student’s understanding and experience of the research process.
  
  • PSY 6037b - Third Year PhD Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to assist third year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
  
  • PSY 6038 - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
  
  • PSY 6040a - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040a, 6040b and 6040c).
  
  • PSY 6040b - Research Practicum

    (2 units)
    This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040a, 6040b and 6040c).
     
  
  • PSY 6040c - Research Practicum

    (3 units)
    This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040a, 6040b and 6040c).
     
  
  • PSY 6041 - Statistics (PsyD)

    (3 units)
    Overview of appropriate statistical analysis taught toward the development of the ability to critically evaluate research and its application to clinical practice.
  
  • PSY 6042 - Research and Test Design (PsyD)

    (3 units)
    Overview of research designs taught toward the development of the ability to critically evaluate research and its application to clinical practice.
  
  • PSY 6043 - Statistics

    (3-4 units)
    Study of the basic statistical concepts and techniques required for psychological investigation. Includes study of the measures of central tendency, statistical inference, simple and complex analysis of variance methods, multiple comparison and factorial designs.
  
  • PSY 6044 - Statistics Lab (PhD)

    (3 units)
    Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., LISREL).
  
  • PSY 6047 - Research and Test Design

    (3 units)
    LA-PsyD Development of the ability to critically evaluate research and its application to clinical practice.
  
  • PSY 6051 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation

    (3 units)
    A practical course in research design, statistical analysis and evaluation of the clinical process. Design and statistical procedures are presented in lectures and each student will design and complete a program evaluation study with all the necessary components. Statistical analyses will include t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis, discriminate function and non-parametric analysis.
  
  • PSY 6052 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation

    (3 units)
    A practical course in research design, statistical analysis and evaluation of the clinical process. Design and statistical procedures are presented in lectures and each student will design and complete a program evaluation study with all the necessary components. Statistical analyses will include t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis, discriminate function and non-parametric analysis.
  
  • PSY 6053 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation

    (3 units)
    Includes descriptive, parametric and non-parametric statistics; psychological measurement; factorial and multivariate research designs; and introduction to computer use.
  
  • PSY 6054 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation

    (3 units)
    Includes descriptive, parametric and non-parametric statistics; psychological measurement; factorial and multivariate research designs; and introduction to computer use.
  
  • PSY 6060 - Introduction to Multiple Research Methods

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY 6062 - Research Methods and Principles of Research Design

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development, experimental design options, internal and external validity of alternative designs, sample selection, control group strategies, criteria and criterion measures, power calculations, data analysis and interpretation. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied research design and critique of articles drawn from literature. Introduction to qualitative research methods and issues in philosophy of science.
  
  • PSY 6068 - Research Methods: Multivariate Statistics

    (2-3 units)
    An examination of experimental research methods and principles in psychology.
    (choose at least two of the five) from: PSY 6065-6069 Research Methods
  
  • PSY 6101 - Cognitive and Affective Bases of Behavior

    (2-3 units)
    An overview of the interdependencies of cognition and emotion. Discussion of the cognitive processing systems will include research on creative thinking, conscious and unconscious processing, problem solving and cognitive structure. Related areas of sensation, perception, memory, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation and psychophysiological processes are explored. Discussion of emotion will focus on cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states, as well as the biological and social bases of emotion.
  
  • PSY 6105 - Biological Aspects of Behavior

    (2-3 units)
    Presentation of the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system, neuroanatomy, hormonal and chemical regulation. Discussion focuses on concepts of arousal, the acquisition and processing of information, adaptation to environment, motivation, activity, sleep, behavior genetics. Contemporary research and diagnostic technologies concerned with brain function are reviewed as are chemical and electrophysiological aspects. Various topics include the clinical course, manifestations and implications of various brain pathologies and possible organic contributions to behavioral or psychological dysfunctions commonly encountered in the clinical setting.
  
  • PSY 6106 - Biological Bases of Behavior/Psychopharmacology

    (3 units)
    This course explores the biological processes involved in the symptoms and disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. Following an overview of neuroanatomy, we will examine each class of mental disorder in terms of relevant brain structure, neurotransmitters, hormones, and pharmacology. We will explore biological aspects of mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, addictions, eating disorders, stress, and aggression. In addition, the course will include a discussion of neurophysiological aspects of sensation, emotions, sleep and dreams, learning and memory, and development across the lifespan.
  
  • PSY 6109 - Human Development

    (2 units)
    The study of developmental theories, constructs and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and as they guide intervention strategies. Offerings include: child life span, adolescence, adult development, family life cycle, middle age, aging and women’s life span development.
  
  • PSY 6110 - Personality and Affect

    (2 units)
    Investigation and critique of psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential, cognitive, behavioral, biological, socio-cultural, and object relations theories of personality and affect. Review of current research on mood associated with emotional reactions. Explores empirical foundations, assessment, research literature and clinical applications.
  
  • PSY 6111 - Proseminar: Social Bases of Behavior

    (2 units)
    The study of social psychology. Includes areas such as interpersonal behavior, group dynamics, attitudes/value formation and change, aggression, and sex roles. Contemporary issues and trends are discussed.
  
  • PSY 6112 - Social Bases of Behavior

    (3 units)
    An overview of the development and functions of basic social motives. Examines research and theory in areas such as learning, self as process, person perception, interpersonal behavior and group dynamics, attitude/value formation and change, aggression, altruism, context of culture and sex roles. Discussion will emphasize the clinical relevance and application of social psychological research and social psychological assessment devices.
  
  • PSY 6115 - Addictive Disorders

    (2 units)
    An introduction to substance abuse, chemical dependency and other addictive disorders, with special attention to the relationship of addiction to clinical work with various populations.
  
  • PSY 6115a - Addictive Disorders

    (2 units)
    An introduction to substance abuse, chemical dependency and other addictive disorders, with special attention to the relationship of addiction to clinical work with various populations.
  
  • PSY 6116 - Issues of Chemical Dependency

    (2 units)
    This course will present basic information regarding substances of abuse, the history of use, societal implications as well as evaluation and treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders. Family dynamics and correlates of psychopathology will be covered.  Recovery models, ethical and cultural issued will be related to current issues in treatment.
  
  • PSY 6116c - Issues of Chemical Dependency

    (2 units)
    An introduction to chemical dependency, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
  
  • PSY 6119 - Intercultural Processes/Human Diversity

    (3 units)
    An experiential course designed to provide insight into the role of personal and sociocultural factors in the work of professional psychologists. The primary goals are (1) to develop self-awareness and a heightened sensitivity to one’s own values, biases and multicultural identities and, (2) to understand how these can serve as resources and/or barriers to the therapeutic process, impacting both the nature and course of psychotherapy with culturally diverse populations. Issues of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are emphasized with attention given to disability, social class, religion and age. The process and self-exploration is facilitated through the maintenance of a personal journal, self-assessments, experiential exercises and class discussions.
  
  • PSY 6120 - Intercultural Processes/Human Diversity

    (3 units)
    An experiential course designed to provide insight into the role of personal and sociocultural factors in the work of professional psychologists. The primary goals are (1) to develop self-awareness and a heightened sensitivity to one’s own values, biases and multicultural identities and, (2) to understand how these can serve as resources and/or barriers to the therapeutic process, impacting both the nature and course of psychotherapy with culturally diverse populations. Issues of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are emphasized with attention given to disability, social class, religion and age. The process and self-exploration is facilitated through the maintenance of a personal journal, self-assessments, experiential exercises and class discussions.
  
  • PSY 6121 - Intercultural Awareness Development

    (1.5 units)
    A year-long course focusing on experiential and didactic training on issues related to racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socio-economic levels, the elderly, etc. Aspects of oppression, discrimination, prejudice and stereotyping of culturally different groups will be covered.
    (required for all first year clinical students.)
  
  • PSY 6122 - Intercultural Awareness Development

    (1.5 units)
    A year-long course focusing on experiential and didactic training on issues related to racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socio-economic levels, the elderly, etc. Aspects of oppression, discrimination, prejudice and stereotyping of culturally different groups will be covered.
    (required for all first year clinical students.)
  
  • PSY 6123 - Cultural Diversity Training

    (0 units)
    (Fresno and Sacramento)
  
  • PSY 6129 - Multicultural Competency Development

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to explore the ethical and cultural perspectives of the entering G1 class. Through a variety of methods and activities, students will be encouraged to focus on their own values and cultural orientations. Students will participate in small and large group discussions and activities to clarify the role of cultural diversity in their personal and professional development as psychologists. Participants will improve their multicultural competencies as psychologists with emphasis on three key elements: cultural diversity attitudes and cross-cultural communication; personal, ethical and moral beliefs; and critical awareness of comparative cultures.
  
  • PSY 6130 - Cultural and Ethnic Diversity in Clinical Practice

    (3 units)
    Integration of cultural/ethnic diversity and the delivery of psychosocial services to members of the Latino, African-American, Asian/Pacific Islander American and Native American communities. Discusses the cultural context of behavior, personality development, family, values, psychopathology, assessment and the delivery of psychotherapy/counseling services. May include field experiences.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6129
  
  • PSY 6140 - Developmental Psychology/Lifespan Development

    (2-3 units)
    The study of developmental theories, constructs, research and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and its variants. Psychological development from conception through aging and death are covered. Contemporary issues and trends are discussed.
  
  • PSY 6206 - Adult Psychopathology

    (3 units)
    Examines the range and variety of psychopathological disorders based on the DSM-IV; the dynamic understanding of the conflict/defense model of neurotic forms of adjustment, development of personality disorders and the etiology, symptoms, dynamics, treatment and prognosis of psychoses, schizophrenia, mood disorders and borderline phenomena.
  
  • PSY 6208 - Child Psychopathology

    (3 units)
    Examines theoretical and empirical findings related to the assessment, etiology, correlates and development of the major categories of childhood psychopathology based on DSM-IV. Includes internalizing disorders, externalizing disorders and severe developmental, individual, family, school and peer correlates of the behavioral problems.
  
  • PSY 6210 - Clinical Interviewing Techniques

    (3 units)
    Studies the basic issues in the client-therapist interaction process. Focuses on different phases of the interview process with a special emphasis on the initial stages, personality assessment and treatment planning. Includes role playing, group supervision.
    Must be taken with PSY 6211 lab.
  
  • PSY 6211 - Clinical Interviewing Techniques Lab

    (3 units)
    Individual supervision and evaluation of a minimum of two cases through audio or videotaped interviews. The student receives supportive and corrective feedback concerning her/his assessment and interviewing style, communication techniques, countertransference issues/biases and diagnostic, assessment and treatment implications for each case being presented.
    Must be taken with PSY 6212. Credit/No Credit
  
  • PSY 6215 - Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

    (3 units)
    An examination of basic issues in psychodynamically oriented psychotherapy. Discussion of the different phases of treatment as well as the concepts of insight, free association, transference, countertransference, some aspects of brief therapy and crisis intervention, etc. Use of cases and demonstration.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6110 and PSY 6114
  
  • PSY 6217 - Cognitive and Other Behavioral Therapies

    (3 units)
    Behavior therapy approaches with a heavy emphasis on the cognitive therapies of Ellis, Beck, Meichenbaum, D’Zurilla, Mahoney and Cautela. A critical review of the approaches, including their philosophical and empirical basis and research related to each is presented. Assessment procedures related to each approach are included. In-class exercises and demonstrations, however proficient use of procedures will require additional training.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6110
  
  • PSY 6220 - Professional Ethics and the Law

    (3 units)
    Examination of legal issues and professional ethics concerning psychotherapists and clinical researchers including: child and elder abuse reporting laws, danger to self and others reporting, confidentiality, privileged communication, patient’s rights and involuntary commitment.
  
  • PSY 6242 - Applied Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Chemical Dependency

    (2-3 units)
    Introduction to chemical dependency counseling. Includes assessment of patients and their needs, treatment planning, group and individual therapy techniques with the chemically dependent person.
  
  • PSY 6245 - Substance Abuse in Diverse Populations

    (2-3 units)
    An examination of high-risk groups and groups with special needs in the treatment and prevention of chemical dependency. Includes perspectives of women, African Americans, Spanish-speaking Americans, adolescents and native Americans.
    Prerequisites: PSY 6242
  
  • PSY 6255 - Field Placement in Chemical Dependency

    (2-3 units)
    Placement of students in the chemical dependency concentration at treatment centers for alcoholism or drug treatment. Experience in intervention, research, education and administration.
    Prerequisites: Permission of program director
  
  • PSY 6260 - Integrated Methodology I

    (3 units)
    Studies the interface of scientific and religious knowledge through the development of integrative methodology between psychology and religion. Through the use of the case study method, the pastoral and psychological perspectives are identified and applied to clinical practice. Seminar repeated for a total of 4 units.
  
  • PSY 6262 - Consciousness and Spirituality

    (3 units)
    Examination of extraordinary states of consciousness from biological, psychological and phenomenological perspectives. Focus on both naturally occurring and induced states of awareness. Explores both traditional and contemporary spiritual aspects of the self in relation to higher levels of consciousness. Particular emphasis on the integration of the spiritual and psychological in the unfolding of the self.
  
  • PSY 6264 - Stress and Tension Control Through Progressive Relaxation

    (3 units)
    Seminar in the principles of tension control and practice in progressive relaxation for meeting life’s stresses. Psychophysiological control is acquired over cognitive as well as autonomic functions. Emphasis on prophylactic applications.
  
  • PSY 6266 - Principles of Stress and Tension Control for the Clinician

    (3 units)
    Principles of progressive relaxation for controlling tension, especially as manifested in psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders. Specific clinical applications include phobias, anxiety states, insomnia and depression, gastro-intestinal disorders, high blood pressure, headaches and bodily pains. Includes consideration of the prevention of stress-tension disorders.
 

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