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PSY 9928 - Research Seminar (4th Year) (1 unit)
Required research course for fourth year PhD students. Goal of the year is the formation of a dissertation committee, completion of the dissertation proposal, and securing IRB approval.
Prerequisites: PSY 7013/7014 (San Francisco), concurrent registration in PSY 8990 (San Diego)
See PSY 6016 for further information on research seminars.
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PSY 9940 - Dissertation/Doctoral Project Supervision (1 unit)
Summer dissertation supervision.
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PSY 9980 - MFT Dissertation Extension (3 units)
Students will take dissertation extension units after completing required number of dissertation units (9) rather than repeatedly signing up for the same dissertation course.
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PSY 9985 - PsyD Clinical Dissertation Extension (3 units)
Dissertation research beyond the fourth year. May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but has yet to finish the clinical dissertation. Special approval required for each semester after the fifth year in the program.
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PSY 9995 - PhD Clinical Doctoral Dissertation Extension (3 units)
Extension of dissertation research beyond the fourth year. May be repeated for credit. Registration is required each semester for any student who has completed all coursework but who has yet to finish the dissertation. Special approval required for each year of extension after the sixth year in the program.
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Psychology – Japan Only |
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PSY 6005 - Research Methodologies and Statistics (3 units)
This course covers the basic concepts of psychological research and statistical methods. Students also gain a basic understanding of how to evaluate the quality of psychological research and its application to clinical practice. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 6115 - Developmental Psychology (3 units)
This course introduces a life-span approach to highlight issues and life events experienced by individuals and families in various ages and stages. The course covers fundamental theories in developmental psychology (e.g., Piaget, Erickson, Freud, Bowlby, Kohlberg ), and their applicability in clinical practice. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan
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PSY 6115b - Developmental Psychology (3 units)
This course introduces a life-span approach to highlight issues and life events experienced by individuals and families in various ages and stages. The course covers fundamental theories in developmental psychology (e.g., Piaget, Erickson, Freud, Bowlby, Kohlberg ), and their applicability in clinical practice. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan
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PSY 6141 - Clinical Psychology Foundation (2 units)
This two-part course provides an overview of the history of clinical psychology and its major theories (e.g., Freud, Jung, Adler, Rogers, Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral), as well as their practical applications in the clinical setting. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; PSY 6141 must be completed prior to PSY 6142
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PSY 6142 - Clinical Psychology Foundation (2 units)
This two-part course provides an overview of the history of clinical psychology and its major theories (e.g., Freud, Jung, Adler, Rogers, Cognitive Behavioral, Behavioral), as well as their practical applications in the clinical setting. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; PSY 6141 must be completed prior to PSY 6142
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PSY 6203 - Psychopathology (1.5 units)
In this two-part course, an overview of psychiatric disorders as defined by the DSM-5 is reviewed and discussed. The students are expected to become familiar with: (1) Specific symptoms related to a disorder; (2) Related and differential diagnoses; (3) Diagnosis using 5 Axes; and (4) Basic treatment issues surrounding the disorder. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY6203 must be completed prior to PSY6204
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PSY 6204 - Psychopathology (1.5 units)
In this two-part course, an overview of psychiatric disorders as defined by the DSM-5 is reviewed and discussed. The students are expected to become familiar with: (1) Specific symptoms related to a disorder; (2) Related and differential diagnoses; (3) Diagnosis using 5 Axes; and (4) Basic treatment issues surrounding the disorder. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY6203 must be completed prior to PSY6204
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PSY 6213 - Clinical Interviewing (2 units)
In this two-part course, basic theoretical and practical aspects in conducting the clinical interview with individuals will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic interviewing and communication skills, rapport building, case conceptualization, and intervention strategies. Special issues such as transference/countertransference, barriers to treatment, and crisis management, as well as relevant multicultural issues in Japan, are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6213 must be completed prior to PSY 6214
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PSY 6214 - Clinical Interviewing (2 units)
In this two-part course, basic theoretical and practical aspects in conducting the clinical interview with individuals will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic interviewing and communication skills, rapport building, case conceptualization, and intervention strategies. Special issues such as transference/countertransference, barriers to treatment, and crisis management, as well as relevant multicultural issues in Japan, are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6213 must be completed prior to PSY 6214
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PSY 6221 - Professional Ethics (2 units)
This course offers an overview of professional ethics widely used by mental health professionals. Instruction provides an opportunity for the students to become familiar with the APA ethics codes, as well as the ones customarily practiced by clinical psychologists in Japan. Additionally, the course presents a model of ethical decision-making through group discussions of ethical dilemma commonly experienced by mental health professionals. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 6516 - Psychotherapy Techniques – Child Emphasis (3 units)
This course offers a basic overview of psychotherapeutic interventions with children. The students will learn psychotherapy theories and at least two evidence-based approaches through roleplay and group presentations. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 6527 - Personality Theories (3 units)
This course presents a comprehensive overview of theories in personality and personality development. Approaches from major schools of thought, such as psychoanalytic, behavioral/social learning, existential theories, will be surveyed. Key concepts, diagnostic nomenclature, and important historical modifications to personality theories will be highlighted. Contemporary clinical and research issues of theory and its application will be discussed. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 6535 - Sociopathology (1.5 units)
This two-part course reviews issues and problems observed in the modern Japanese society (e.g., addiction, family violence, child abuse, suicide, bullying, social withdrawal), and how they are presented in the clinical setting. Students will engage in critical thinking and present their own viewpoints regarding these issues. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6535 must be completed prior to PSY 6536
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PSY 6536 - Sociopathology (1.5 units)
This two-part course reviews issues and problems observed in the modern Japanese society (e.g., addiction, family violence, child abuse, suicide, bullying, social withdrawal), and how they are presented in the clinical setting. Students will engage in critical thinking and present their own viewpoints regarding these issues. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6535 must be completed prior to PSY 6536
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PSY 6557 - Professional Development and Group Approaches (First Year) (5 unit)
This two-part course is offered in the first year of training. It is designed to assist the student in understanding the role of a mental health professional. The class is taught in a group-therapy format, where the students will engage in roleplays, group exercises, and group discussions to explore various issues experienced in the context of psychotherapy. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6557 must be completed prior to PSY 6558
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PSY 6558 - Professional Development and Group Approaches (First Year) (5 unit)
This two-part course is offered in the first year of training. It is designed to assist the student in understanding the role of a mental health professional. The class is taught in a group-therapy format, where the students will engage in roleplays, group exercises, and group discussions to explore various issues experienced in the context of psychotherapy. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY 6557 must be completed prior to PSY 6558
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PSY 6581 - Clinical Assessment (2 units)
This two sequence course is designed to give students an introduction to the essentials of psychological testing, psychological batteries, report writing, how to give feedback and recommendations to clients, and ethical issues related to psychological assessment. Instruments covered will include the most up-to-date versions appropriate to use in Japan for instruments, such as WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, and drawing tests (e.g., HTP, DAP). Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; completion of PSY 6005; PSY 6581 must be completed prior to PSY 6582
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PSY 6582 - Clinical Assessment (2 units)
This two sequence course is designed to give students an introduction to the essentials of psychological testing, psychological batteries, report writing, how to give feedback and recommendations to clients, and ethical issues related to psychological assessment. Instruments covered will include the most up-to-date versions appropriate to use in Japan for instruments, such as WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, and drawing tests (e.g., HTP, DAP). Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; completion of PSY 6005; PSY 6581 must be completed prior to PSY 6582
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PSY 6705 - Professional, Legal, & Ethical Issues in Clinical Counseling (3 units)
Overview of critical professional issues, ethical and legal standards of counseling practice. Experiential and problem-based learning including personal and professional matters regarding general practice of counseling, related ethical and legal issues, professional communication, client-counselor relationships, and advocacy processes.
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PSY 6991 - Master’s Paper in Clinical Psychology (1 unit)
This two-part course is designed to assist the students in the preparation of a paper that reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, and proposes practical application in an area relevant to the practice in clinical psychology. The paper must integrate relevant multicultural issues and include an evidence based practice perspective.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY 6005; PSY 6991 must be completed prior to PSY 6992
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PSY 6992 - Master’s Paper in Clinical Psychology (1 unit)
This two-part course is designed to assist the students in the preparation of a paper that reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, and proposes practical application in an area relevant to the practice in clinical psychology. The paper must integrate relevant multicultural issues and include an evidence based practice perspective.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY 6005; PSY 6991 must be completed prior to PSY 6992
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PSY 7520 - Community Psychology (3 units)
This course provides students with an opportunity to visit community mental health agencies in San Francisco Bay Area. Through interacting with US based practitioners and scholars, the students will engage in critical thinking and discussions regarding current issues relevant in their own community in Japan. Special topics addressed in this course include domestic violence, child abuse, and addiction.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 7531 - Basic Practicum (1 units)
In this two-sequence course, taken in conjunction with Advanced Practicum, students will learn about case conceptualization, diagnostic considerations, treatment goal setting, and intervention approaches. Case presentations are conducted in a group setting, where the students will learn how to provide and receive constructive feedback, as well as how to integrate the feedback into the client care.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; Must be taken together with PSY 7573 & PSY 7574
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PSY 7532 - Basic Practicum (1 unit)
In this two-sequence course, taken in conjunction with Advanced Practicum, students will learn about case conceptualization, diagnostic considerations, treatment goal setting, and intervention approaches. Case presentations are conducted in a group setting, where the students will learn how to provide and receive constructive feedback, as well as how to integrate the feedback into the client care.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; Must be taken together with PSY 7573 & PSY 7574
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PSY 7539 - Family and Couples Psychotherapy (3 units)
This course offers an overview of family and couples psychotherapy. There is an emphasis in this course on what the major theories are and how they can be applied in practice. Theories coverage includes Bowen, Minuchin, the Palo Alto group, Satir, and others. Video presentations, discussion, and role-play exercises are used in this course. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 7557 - Professional Development and Group Approaches (Second Year) (5 unit)
This two-part course is the second year continuation of the first year professional development and group approaches course. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for practicum, the necessary knowledge for beginning clinicians, and fostering professional development as a master’s level clinical psychology practitioner. The students will also build upon group therapy skills through reading, participation in group projects, and discussion. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan
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PSY 7558 - Professional Development and Group Approaches (Second Year) (5 unit)
This two-part course is the second year continuation of the first year professional development and group approaches course. Emphasis is placed on the preparation for practicum, the necessary knowledge for beginning clinicians, and fostering professional development as a master’s level clinical psychology practitioner. The students will also build upon group therapy skills through reading, participation in group projects, and discussion. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan
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PSY 7573 - Advanced Practicum (2 units)
Students will complete 320 hours of supervised practical field experience in an agency of their community. All students will receive direct and indirect experience in psychotherapeutic interventions. The experience may include activities such as advanced reading, charting, telephone crisis counseling, observation, co-therapy, assessment, report writing, and supervised clinical work with children, adults, families, and groups.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; Completion of PSY 6141, 6142, 6557, 6558, 6516, 6115, 6527, 6213, 6214, 6203, 6204, 7557, 7558, 6221, 6005, 7539, 6581, and 6582; Must be taken together with PSY 7531 & 7532
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PSY 7574 - Advanced Practicum (2 units)
Students will complete 320 hours of supervised practical field experience in an agency of their community. All students will receive direct and indirect experience in psychotherapeutic interventions. The experience may include activities such as advanced reading, charting, telephone crisis counseling, observation, co-therapy, assessment, report writing, and supervised clinical work with children, adults, families, and groups.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program – Japan; Completion of PSY 6141, 6142, 6557, 6558, 6516, 6115, 6527, 6213, 6214, 6203, 6204, 7557, 7558, 6221, 6005, 7539, 6581, and 6582; Must be taken together with PSY 7531 & 7532
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Psychopharmacology |
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PPH 6900 - Introductory Psychopharmacology (0.8 units)
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PPH 6905 - Clinical Biochemistry (1.6 units)
This course reviews inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include cellular organization and metabolism, protein structure and function, hemoglobin and blood buffers, enzyme action, fuel metabolism, hormone regulation of metabolism, nutrition, and information transfer by nucleic acids.
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PPH 6910 - Anatomy/Physiology (4 units)
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PPH 6911 - Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology (4 units)
Course covers normal anatomy and physiological processes, but emphasizes: 1) how clinical characteristics of diseases and their treatment affect psychological symptoms; and 2) how alterations in cardiovascular, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neural, renal, and endocrine functions affect bioavailability and bio-disposition of medications.
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PPH 6915 - Neuroscience: Neurophysiology (1.6 units)
Topics include: membrane physiology, action potential conduction, neural integration, post synaptic potentials, synaptic transmission, receptor physiology, sensory systems, motor systems, neural basis of sleep and arousal behavior, right/left cerebral hemispheric specialization, learning and memory, and neuroendocrinology.
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PPH 6920 - Neuroscience: Neuroanatomy (1.6 units)
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PPH 6921 - Neuroscience: Neuroanatomy/ Neuropathology (2.4 units)
This course covers structure, function, and common pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Topics include dementia, delirium, and other cognitive disorders; movement, vascular, and seizure disorders; traumatic brain injury; other pathologies of the nervous system, and extrapyramidal dysfunction.
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PPH 6925 - Neuroscience: Neurochemistry (1.6 units)
This course covers major neurotransmitter systems: acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, amino acid neurotransmitters and opioid neuropeptides. Topics for each include: anatomical distribution, synthesis, inactivation, synaptic specializations, pharmacology of specific receptor subtypes, second messenger systems and associated behavioral roles.
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PPH 6930 - Neurophysiology and Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology (5.6 units)
This course has two components: Neurophysiology and Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology. In the Neurophysiology segment topics include: membrane physiology, action potential conduction, neural integration, post synaptic potentials, synaptic transmission, receptor physiology, sensory systems, motor systems, neural basis of sleep and arousal behavior, right/left cerebral hemispheric specialization, learning and memory, and neuroendocrinology; the Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology segment covers normal anatomy and physiological processes, but emphasizes: 1) how clinical characteristics of diseases and their treatment affect psychological symptoms; and 2) how alterations in cardiovascular, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neural, renal, and endocrine functions affect bioavailability and biodisposition of medications.
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PPH 6935 - Pharmacology/Clinical Pharmacology (4 units)
All major classes of drugs are discussed, emphasizing their interactions with psychopharmacological agents. Lecture topics include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including the pharmacological effects of drugs, their mechanisms of actions, side effects, therapeutic applications, and drug-drug interactions.
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PPH 7900 - Special Populations 1: Child, Geriatric, Chronic Pain, Chronic Medical Conditions, Trauma (2.4 units)
Topics include: child/adolescent psychopharmacology, geriatric psychopharmacology (dementia, polypharmacy, and interactions between pharmacotherapy and age associated illnesses); developmental disorders; treatment of chronic pain disorders; psychopharmacological issues for individuals with chronic medical illness, victims of trauma, and patients with personality disorders.
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PPH 7901 - Special Populations II (1.6 units)
Covers cultural sensitivity, socioeconomic effects, and cross-ethnic variations in drug responses; and gender issues (differences in pharmacokinetics, PMS, pregnancy, post-partum depression, HRT, menopause, and androgen-related effects).
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PPH 7905 - Special Populations 2: Gender, Ethnicity, Chemical Dependency (2.4 units)
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PPH 7910 - Psychopharmacology (3.2 units)
Major classes of psychotropics are presented: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, antimanics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical medications, herbals and supplements. Discussion includes indications for use, diagnostic considerations, historical perspectives, mechanisms of action, side effects, toxic effects, laboratory assessments and drug-drug interactions.
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PPH 7911 - Introduction to Molecular Nutrition and Its Place in Psychopharmacology (0.8 units)
This course introduces nutrient classes in relation to diet, substrates, and drug metabolism. Students will learn to identify nutrient deficiencies, and key drug-nutrient-herb interactions, evaluate the brain/gut/mind connection, recommend safe supplementation, and use food to support mental/emotional well-being.
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PPH 7915 - Chemical Dependence (0.8 units)
Covers major classes of substance abuse: Alcohol, opiates, stimulants, hallucinogens, marijuana, PCP, inhalants, caffeine, nicotine, designer drugs, and prescription medications. Topics include the biological and behavioral bases of addiction, tolerance, withdrawal, and the pharmacotherapy of chemical dependency.
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PPH 7918 - Advanced Psychopharmacology and Molecular Nutrition (4 units)
Major classes of psychotropics are presented: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, sedative-hypnotics, antimanics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, atypical medications, herbals and supplements. Discussion includes indications for use, diagnostic considerations, historical perspectives, mechanisms of action, side effects, toxic effects, laboratory assessments and drug-drug interactions. In addition, this course will help students identify nutrient deficiencies, and key drug-nutrient-herb interactions, evaluate the brain/gut/mind connection, recommend safe nutritional supplementation, and use food to support mental/emotional well-being.
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PPH 7920 - Pharmacotherapeutics (2.4 units)
Three separate classes: 1) Integration of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology; 2) Research issues in pharmacotherapy; 3) Professional/ethical/legal issues. Topics include: when to initiate/discontinue pharmacotherapy, long-term benefits and side effects, how to evaluate current psychopharmacology research, and psychopharmacology practice guidelines for prescribing and non-prescribing psychologists.
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PPH 7925 - Physical Assessment (2.4 units)
Course covers components of physical exam and laboratory assessments, and how both are affected by psychoactive compounds. Signs and symptoms of physical illness with psychological sequelae are emphasized. Topics include neurological examination, patient history, neurophysiological tests, blood chemistry, urinalysis, neuroimaging.
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PPH 7930 - Case Seminar (0.8 units)
Integrates coursework on Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology, Physical Assessment, Psychopharmacology, and Special Populations. Case examples are presented that illustrate how to apply this knowledge base with patients who present with different combinations of physical and psychological symptomatology.
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PPS 5640 - Crisis Counseling (2 units)
This course is designed to give students and overview of the various aspects of violence in the schools. Violence prevention and crisis intervention will be explored including intervening with aggressive students.
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PPS 6001 - Practicum: School Settings (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6002 - Practicum: School Settings (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6003 - Practicum: School Settings (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6004 - Practicum: School Settings (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6005 - Practicum: School Settings (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6006 - Placement Practicum/Role of School Psychologist (1 unit)
Students are required to register for a practicum seminar each semester. Some practicum activities are directly related to the courses students are enrolled in. Most courses require “field” activities as part of the course requirements. As students complete these assignments, the hours are counted towards the total 450 practicum hours required by CCTC. Students may also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisor works with student, instructor and/or district liaison to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS 6007 - Orientation to the Profession of School Psychology (1 unit)
Students must take this course in the first semester of the program. The course introduces students to the field of school psychology, including the relationship to other professions, graduate training, professional preparation and licensure and credentialing.
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PPS 6008 - Principles of Curriculum Construction (2 units)
Course is designed for non-educators/teachers, offering an overview/introduction to the principles of curriculum constructions. Introduction of various curriculum models and philosophic perspectives.
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PPS 6009 - Child through Adolescent Development: Biological, Behavior, Cognitive (2 units)
This course will cover cognitive, behavior, educational and psychosocial development from birth through adolescence. It will emphasize both theoretical and applied aspects of development, learning theories and parenting and teaching of children from ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity perspectives.
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PPS 6010 - Multicultural Children, Adolescents and Their Families (2 units)
The objective of this course is to provide the PPS student with an overview of the issues related to the topics of multicultural families, at risk low income families, and successful community intervention programs for disadvantaged families that exist in the literature. Additionally, this course examines educational issues relating to cultural, linguistic, economic, academic, social and gender diversity.
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PPS 6011 - History of Psychological Services in Schools (2 units)
This course is designed to familiarize students to the history and current activities in the field of school psychology. Students will explore future directions and possibilities as well as gain a perspective of how school psychology aligns with other related fields. Course will explore the values, mores, protocols, mandates and cultures of public school systems and exposes students to the various constituencies on campuses and local school districts.
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PPS 6012 - California and National Special Education Laws (1 unit)
In-depth study of IDEA regulations.
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PPS 6013 - School Counseling: History, Philosophy and Trends (2 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of and roles and responsibilities of school counselors. Students will be exposed to how to use best practices when working families from a multicultural perspective. Students will explore the utility of counseling as a professional activity of the school psychologist as compared to the role of a school counselor.
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PPS 6015 - Behavior Management in the Classroom (2 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of functional behavior assessment as it pertains to dealing with behavior problems and management in the classroom. Students will become familiar with assessment and intervention techniques to aid in consultation to parents and teachers. Students will become familiar with laws and regulations regarding disruptive behavior.
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PPS 6017 - Advanced Behavior Analysis and Interpretation (2 units)
The focus of this class is on the technology of applied behavior analysis, including the functional analysis of children’s behavior and development, implementation and evaluation of behavior management programs for children and youth.
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PPS 6018 - Academic Intervention: Accommodation and Modification (2 units)
The focus of this course is on researched-based instructional procedures for students with learning disabilities. Emphasis is on the need for data-based instructional decisions in preparing and delivering specially designed instruction to students eligible for special education services. Both curriculum and site accommodation and modifications will be explored, in compliance with IDEA mandates.
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PPS 6019 - Program Development and Evaluation (2 units)
Students will learn how to complete a needs assessment, design, implement, coordinate and evaluate effective counseling and psychological services programs. Student will be challenged to consider how to best use their training and skills to empower children, families, schools, and communities. The focus will be on the development of efficacious programs that are effective with sensitive adaptation and modification based upon human diversity issues as well as the culture of local schools and their communities.
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PPS 6021 - Collaborative Consultation /Data Driven Instruction (2 units)
This course is designed as an introduction to the various types of consultation activities conducted by school psychologists, including consulting with teachers, facilitating team meetings, collaboration with various professionals and parents, leading inservices meetings, etc. In addition, interpersonal communication skills will be explored.
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PPS 6022 - School Safety, Violence Prevention, Crisis Intervention (2 units)
This course is designed to give students an overview of the various aspects of violence on the school campuses. Guidelines to safe schools, violence prevention and crisis intervention will be explored, including intervening with aggressive students.
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PPS 6025 - Methodology of Educational Research (2 units)
The objective of this course is to provide the school psychology graduate student enrolled in the Pupil Personnel Certificate program with exposure to both quantitative and qualitative educational research methods. The student will also be prepared to learn how to select the most appropriate educational research method to suit the educational research question(s) under investigation in school settings.
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PPS 6026 - The Social Psychology in Educational Settings (2 units)
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an increased awareness of three pressing issues found in contemporary urban school settings:1) attachment processes, 2) aggression and 3) teacher expectancies/ expectations related to school achievement.
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PPS 6027 - Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam (2 units)
Course includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of the roles of school psychologist. Comprehensive exam will focus on the three concentration areas and provide an indication of the students’ competency levels. Successful completion of the exam precedes the advancement to internship.
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PPS 6028 - Legal and Ethical Issues in School Psychology (1 unit)
This course reviews guidelines for APA, AAMFT in the practice of psychology within the school setting, including issues of: child abuse, privileged communication, confidentiality, patient’s rights and Tarasoff issues are some of the topics that will be covered.
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PPS 6030 - School Programs and Community Services (1 unit)
The objective of this course is to provide the student with an overview of the issues inherent in the provision of culturally informed community-based services in urban centers to culturally and ethnically diverse children, adolescents and their families, as well as services offered through school districts. Students will become familiar with regular education and special education programs and services. Lectures and readings will lead to an understanding of the history and current trends in education, their implications for student learning and how school psychologists may support and use these services/programs in their work with students and families.
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PPS 6032 - Cultural Family Intervention/ Collaboration in School Settings (2 units)
Teachers, families and staff often look to the school psychologists for suggestions and guidance on a variety of issues pertaining to the behavior of their children/students. This course is designed to explore possible responses/interventions to such questions.
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PPS 6040 - Case Study Development 1: Introduction to Psycho-Educational Assessment (2 units)
This course is the first of six courses providing an introduction to the basic methods of individual assessment of children in educational settings. The course will focus on achievement and aptitude assessment tools, as well as informant measures, self-report and behavior observation.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PPS 6041 - Case Study Development 2: Individual Child Assessment (2 units)
This course is the second of six in the assessment sequence and a continuation of Case Study Development 1. Additional assessment tools will be introduced. Students will enhance skills in conducting full battery assessments and comprehensive reports, incorporating information from various sources.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PPS 6042 - Assessment of Learning Problems and Intervention Strategies (2 units)
This course will continue to focus on conducting full battery assessments and reports. Students will focus on understanding how to use assessment information in a problem solving process and will be able to covey findings in an articulate way to a diverse audience. Students enhance their understanding of contextual influences on outcomes. Particular emphasis is placed on assessment for the various processing disorders.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PPS 6043 - Alternative/Eligibility Assessment (2 units)
Students will become familiar with the State of California’s eligibility criteria for Individuals with Exceptional Needs. Coursework will involve assessment opportunities focusing on various areas of eligibility; observations of disabilities in the classroom and how they affect school progress; and the determination of appropriate recommendations that follow assessment results to enhance the learning of students.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PPS 6044 - Advanced Psychological Assessment Applied to Atypical Populations (2 units)
This course will continue to focus on conducting full battery assessments and reports. Students will focus on the assessment of atypical populations and the use of formal and informal test administration. Students will develop a working knowledge of the DSM-5 Manual and the assessment of emotionally disturbed children and other psychiatric/psychological and educational problems of children and adolescents.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PPS 6045 - Academic and Career Development (2 units)
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PPS 6500 - Introduction to Counseling Theory (2 units)
This course will enable students to differentiate among the primary theoretical models of counseling practice including psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, and system approaches. Emphasis will be on the student recognizing belief systems that accurately reflect their own personal style as well as to recognize strategies and approaches likely to be successful with children, adolescent, and families.
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PPS 6510 - Cultural Considerations in the Counseling Process (2 units)
This course examines diversity issues of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender-roles, sexual orientation and social classes as it relates to psychological services within the school setting. Students will learn the history, culture and expectations of various ethnic and cultural groups and develop the cross-cultural communication skills necessary to effectively work with students and families of varying backgrounds.
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PPS 6530 - Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (2 units)
A historical view of the concepts of mental health and psychopathology are presented. Primary focus will be on the diagnosis and prognosis of disturbed behavior in the birth through 22 population. The multi-axial system of the DSM will be utilized.
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PPS 6540 - Crisis Counseling (2 units)
This course is designed to give students and overview of the various aspects of violence in the schools. Violence prevention and crisis intervention will be explored including intervening with aggressive students.
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PPS 6550 - Psychopharmacology (2 units)
General principles of psychopharmacology, an overview of neurochemistry and a framework for the use of psychoactive drugs will be covered in addition to substance abuse symptoms and consequences.
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PPS 6570 - Individual Counseling (3 units)
This course is designed to teach students the brief approach to counseling and intervention with children and adolescents. Counseling theories, processes and approaches.
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PPS 6580 - Group Counseling (3 units)
An overview of principles, issues and practical applications of various techniques in running groups from the young child through the high school age population. Major units of study include the legal and ethical guidelines of group interventions; group leadership skills; developmentally and culturally appropriate group interventions; crisis intervention and group interventions for drug and alcohol abuse.
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PPS 6590 - Counseling the Young Child and Adolescent (2 units)
This course will focus on the fundamentals of child and adolescent therapy processes and integrates the basic skills necessary to deal with the challenges children and adolescents present in therapy. A variety of therapeutic approaches will be considered including developmental variables which may have an effect on behavior and social/emotional development.
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PPS 7001 - Internship—full time (5 units)
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PPS 7002 - Internship—full time (5 units)
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PPS 7200 - School Counseling Field Placement (5 units)
Internship (600 hours) is designed to be a closely supervised, comprehensive experience requiring the intern to integrate acquired knowledge, applied skills, and problem solving skills to promote a positive educational environment at both individual and systems levels. Interns will provide a broad range of school counseling services for diverse populations with a wide range of presenting problems, consults and cooperates with various human service programs, and utilizes varied research-based intervention methodologies.
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SEN 4900 - Senior Experience: Project (3 units)
Extended individual research or project under the direction of a faculty member and approved by the program director or dean. Projects may include library or empirical research, analysis and written or oral presentation of a report on a topic in the student’s major field.
Prerequisites: Students must be seniors
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SEN 4910 - Professional Practice Intensive (1.5 units)
Internship in-business, school, nonprofit organization, volunteer organization or in another group or organization approved by the program director or dean.
Prerequisites: BUS 4900
(San Diego, Alliant Mexico )
Must be in the student’s major area of study. A minimum of 180 hours required. (Grading is credit/no credit)
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SEN 4920 - International Practicum (3 units)
Students who are interested in gaining additional international work experience can enroll in the international practicum program, where they will be working on a specific project for an international non-profit organization.
Prerequisites: SEN 4910
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