2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
The following is a listing of courses and abridged descriptions of all Alliant International University courses available at the time of publication. Please note that the academic programs are under continuous review and evaluation. Therefore, courses may vary somewhat from those described on the following pages.
Note: Classes not found in the program description may not be taught on the campus where the student is attending. Check online course schedules for a list of classes available at each site in a given semester/term.
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ORG99220 - Applied Dissertation Study(1 to 2 units)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the PsyD dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study. Total of 2 units required.
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ORG99221 - Applied Dissertation Study(1 unit)
PsyD Independent research study under the supervision of the PsyD dissertation Committee Chair. Focuses on the completion of the Applied Dissertation Study. Total of 2 units required.
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ORG99313 - Ph.D. Dissertation III(3 units)
Completion of the doctoral dissertation under the supervision of a faculty.
Prerequisites: ORG94100, ORG94300A/B/C/D/E, and passing comps
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ORG99315 - Ph.D. Dissertation III b(1.5 units)
Under the supervision of a faculty, students begin the process of data cleaning and analysis. The requirements for this course are met when students finalize data collection and conduct data analysis.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, ORG89815, ORG89915, ORG99215, passing comps
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ORG99415 - Ph.D. Dissertation IV a(1.5 units)
Under the supervision of a faculty, students finalize the results chapter. The requirements for this course are met when students complete the results chapter of their dissertation manuscript.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, ORG89815, ORG89915, ORG99215, ORG99315, passing comps
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ORG99515 - Ph.D. Dissertation IV b(1.5 units)
This course is the final dissertation course that students complete under the supervision of a faculty. The requirements for this course are met when students complete the discussion chapter and defend their dissertation research study.
Prerequisites: ORG89615, ORG89715, ORG89815, ORG89915, ORG99215, ORG99315, ORG99415, passing comps
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ORG99610 - Dissertation 1 and Comps Exam Part 2(1.5 units)
Incorporates theories, models, concepts, and research paradigms encountered in prior courses into expanded literature searches. Evaluates the current literature with the aim to select a dissertation topic and formulate the research problem. Delivers the first part of the research proposal, including statement of the problem, research purpose and significance, the key variables, research questions, and conceptual model. Includes Part 2 of the doctoral comprehensive exam.
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ORG99620 - Dissertation 2(1.5 units)
Produces research proposal consisting of the major components of the proposed dissertation research study. Finalizes the following sections of the proposal: statement of the problem; research purpose and significance; the key variables and definitions; research questions; conceptual model; list of key theories/conceptual models; research methods, and plan for data collection and analysis.
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ORG99630 - Dissertation 3(1.5 units)
Expands the research proposal and develops Chapter 1, Introduction and Literature Review. Introduces the topic and the problem under the investigation, establishes the significance of the subject area and introduces the purpose and the scope of the study. Summarizes each major area of the literature related to the study variables. Presents the theoretical framework as it relates to the hypotheses.
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ORG99640 - Dissertation 4(1.5 units)
Develops Chapter 2, Methods. Describes research participants, type of design, all research instruments, and procedure. Identifies all statistical and/or qualitative techniques that will be used. Defends dissertation study proposal that includes Chapter 1 and 2. Upon passing the proposal defense, submits an IRB application.
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ORG99650 - Dissertation 5(1.5 units)
Receives IRB approval to conduct research study and begins data collection. Gathers data based on the research approach and begins making decisions regarding the quality of the collected data. May begin the analysis of data, if data collection is completed. Creates structure for Results and Discussion chapters while awaiting IRB approval and data collection.
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ORG99660 - Dissertation 6(1.5 units)
Finalizes data collection and conducts data analysis. Describes procedures used for processing data. Explains steps for data analysis and describes the specific instruments used for analyzing data.
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ORG99670 - Dissertation 7(1.5 units)
Formulates Chapter 3, Results. Arranges the study findings, selects the most appropriate representation of results, presents a synopsis of results, and reports results without bias or interpretation. Develops Chapter 4, Discussion, and includes the newly published literature that supports decisions made during analysis and interpretation. Includes interpretations of the results, limitations, future study ideas, and implications.
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ORG99680 - Dissertation 8(1.5 units)
Revises and finalizes the dissertation manuscript. Schedules the final defense meeting and defends the doctoral dissertation. Upon passing the final defense, gains library approval and finalizes university documentation.
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ORG99850 - PsyD Dissertation Extension(3 units)
Extension of dissertation research beyond the third year for PsyD OD students. 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. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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ORG99850A - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99850B - PsyD Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
Extension of dissertation research beyond the third year for PsyD OD students. 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. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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ORG99850C - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99850D - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99850E - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99851 - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(3 units)
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ORG99852 - Psy.D. Dissertation Extension(3 units)
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ORG99950 - PhD 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. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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. Required enrollment for doctoral extension courses. Continuous enrollment required until dissertation is completed.
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ORG99950A - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99950B - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99950C - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99950D - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99950E - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(1.5 units)
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ORG99951 - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(3 units)
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ORG99952 - Ph.D. Dissertation Extension(3 units)
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PIM60100 - Pharma and Biotech Industry: Market, Structure, Regulatory and Ethical Issues(3 units)
This course help students develop a comprehensive knowledge and skill set to succeed in the studied industry. Topics covered include research ethics, bioethics, drug approval process, FDA’s relationship with the industry, intellectual property and patents, genomics, licensing and partnering, market /business structure, application of economic analysis and outcomes research. Applications, case studies, professional speakers and examples from industry are presented.
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PIM60150 - Pharma and Biotech: Going to Market & Portfolio Management(3 units)
This course helps aspiring pharmaceutical managers to visualize the journey a new drug takes from inception in the lab to a new product launch. Students touches on key areas involved in the PLM process such as innovation management, project management, product development, production/distribution scale-up, and product commercialization. Students engage in discussions on how to maintain visibility and control of new product investments, institute real-time collaboration among key functional teams. Additional topics covered include the importance of market research in product decisions, roles of multinational corporations, and tools necessary for project management success.
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PIM60250 - Clinical Research Management Process: From Lab to Human Patient(3 units)
This course helps aspiring pharmaceutical managers to visualize the journey a new drug takes from inception in the lab to a new product launch. Students touches on key areas involved in the PLM process such as innovation management, project management, product development, production/distribution scale-up, and product commercialization. Students engage in discussions on how to maintain visibility and control of new product investments, institute real-time collaboration among key functional teams. Additional topics covered include the importance of market research in product decisions, roles of multinational corporations, and tools necessary for project management success.
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PMI40200 - Project Planning, Scheduling, and Staffing(3 units)
Students will gain the knowledge and techniques you need for initiating, planning, estimating, and scheduling your next project successfully. This course explores the basic project elements, tools and techniques to create a project scope, schedule and cost baseline. Students will develop a project charter, work breakdown structure dictionary, network diagrams, critical paths and communication agreements. Case studies will highlight plan and control techniques. Other topics include project software, team contracts and interpersonal skills. Students will learn how to develop effective teams in the context of project management and how to implement communication and conversation strategies that help your team meet its project goals. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI40300 - Controlling Project Costs and Risks(3 units)
This course explores project selection, evaluation, initiation, and the planning that follows. It will discuss project scope and its relationship to costs, as well as the cost-estimating process. Learn how simple but effective tools, like MS Excel and MS Project, can help control project costs. Students will also study risk management - including the nature of risk factors; methods of assessing and estimating impact of risk; and ways of avoiding or mitigating risks. Other topics include monitoring and reporting, sustaining commitment, resource reallocation, balancing time versus quality, performance measurement, and change management. Students explore how to successfully monitor project and program performance through Earned Value Project Management (EVPM). EVPM gives customers and suppliers the ability to track technical aspects, cost, and schedule. It also integrates cost, schedule and technical aspects into programmatic report synopses. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI40400 - Project Procurement Management(3 units)
This course will examine the procurement planning and management process in its entirety, from request for proposal planning to final contract close-out. Learn how to evaluate potential sources for external procurement. Students will explore strategies for contract selection; risk assessment, negotiation, and administration, as well as the challenges that can arise during the life cycle of a contract. Other topics include legal issues, product liability and risk, tender documents, invitation to bid, bid response, and evaluation. The course will follow the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) 5th edition and The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series).
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PMI40500 - Project Management Leadership(3 units)
This course addresses the development of leadership skills to build and sustain high-performing project teams. Emphasis will be on leadership styles, team building, team problem solving and decision making, empowerment and coaching, and leading change.
The course builds on the principles of human resources management and project management and covers the three areas in the PMBOK Guide® for project HR managers: organizational planning, staff acquisition, and team development. Within these areas, emphasis is given to leadership and behavioral theories that impact change, communication, motivation, stress, conflict, negotiation, leadership and politics in a project-management environment.
Students study facilitation, negotiation, teamwork, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and conflict management skills, with specific attention to project management applicability.
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PMI40600 - Project Management Performance and Quality Assurance(3 units)
Project management quality is concerned with two variables: Quality of the project deliverables (products) and quality of project management processes.
Students will explore quality assurance concepts and principles within the total project quality management framework. Students will also study benchmarking, the contractual aspects of quality, quality tools and techniques that utilize statistical process control including tools like Monte Carlo simulations, process improvement, yield management, quality issues of incoming material control and quality audits.
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PMI40700 - Project Management Tools(3 units)
This course explores project scheduling and monitoring techniques used by successful project managers. Students assume the role of project manager in a case simulation and will apply project management concepts conveyed in the program. Through this experience, competency is developed in the areas of project planning, scope definition, cost estimation, cost control, schedule control, trade-off decision making, learning curve theory, quality management, controlling scope creep, and communication management. Throughout the simulation students are confronted with simulated delays and changes that will require changes to their plans.
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PMI40800 - Project Management Capstone(3 units)
In this capstone course, students demonstrate what they learned throughout the project management program by applying leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity skills to real-world situations.
During this course students will review or visit organizations and apply project management knowledge and skills acquired in previous courses to address an actual business need/project that have either been completed or are still underway. This course focuses on project selection, initiation and planning phases, to include: selecting, defining, and preparing a project and plan. By the end of the course, students will have experienced how project management professionals handle real projects.
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PMI40900 - Project Management Practicum(3 units)
This course is designed for students who will participate in a project management capacity on the staff of a client organization that manages and implements project work. This is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate program outcomes learned in the B.S. in Project Management under the supervision of both faculty and organization personnel.
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PMI60200 - Seminar in Project Management(3 units)
This course is designed to build on the theoretical aspects of PMI 6010 and expand on the student’s knowledge of Project Management methodology and practices. Using scenario-based learning, the course will challenge not just a student’s understanding of project management concepts but also their ability to choose the right solution based on the situation. Upon completion of this course, students will have met the eligibility requirement of 35 hours of Project Management education needed to qualify for the Project Management Professional exam.
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POL22010 - Introduction to Political Science(3 units)
Political ideas, institutions, and practices are examined. Students develop useful tools for the exploration and discussion of political problems. Theoretical concepts and their application are examined.
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POL30000 - Political Psychology(3 units)
This course will review the theories and recent research published in the field of political psychology to provide students with an understanding of how political information is processed by individuals, how emotions, identities, cognition and ideology affect political attitudes, opinions and actions. The course will evaluate political attitudes and behaviors of citizens as well as political elites and leaders in the United States and around the world.
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POL30100 - Race, Ethnicity and Gender in World Politics(3 units)
his course will review the growing theoretical and empirical literature on race, ethnicity and gender relations and inequality, and will explore the implications for American politics, international relations and global development.
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POL31300 - Advanced Critical Thinking and Analysis(3 units)
This course will focus on developing cognitive skills necessary to engage in higher order critical thinking and analysis, use of information, synthesis of data and decision making.
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PPH69050 - 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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PPH69210 - 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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PPH69250 - 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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PPH69300 - 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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PPH69350 - 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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PPH77000 - Clinical Biochemistry, Methodology and Research(3 units)
This course presents an overview of biochemistry required to understand the chemical basis of physiological processes. Lecture topics include cellular organization of biochemical activities, protein structure and function, hemoglobin and blood buffers, enzyme action, fuel metabolism, hormone regulation of metabolism, drug metabolism and the biochemical basis of drug interactions, and information transfer by nucleic acids. This course also introduces research, epidemiology and methodology in biochemistry and psychopharmacology. Topics include study design, statistics, measures of variability, confounding variables and literature interpretation.
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PPH77010 - Neuroscientific Basis of Psychopharmacology I: Neurophysiology, Neuroimaging, & Neuroanatomy(3 units)
This course covers structure, function, and common pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Topics include methods of detecting brain injury and electrophysiology also will be covered in this course. 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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PPH77020 - Neuroscientific Basis of Psychopharmacology II: Neurochemistry, Neuropathology(3 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. Pathophysiology associated with different neurotransmitter pathways will be discussed. Additional topics include the anatomy and manifestation of 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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PPH77030 - Clinical Medicine I: Pathophysiology(3 units)
This course offers an introduction to Clinical Medicine/Pathophysiology. Topics include normal anatomy and physiological processes. An emphasis is placed on understanding 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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PPH77040 - Clinical Medicine II: Pathophysiology and Physical Assessment(3 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. This course introduces aspects of physical assessment including components of physical exam and laboratory assessments, and how both are affected by psychoactive compounds.
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PPH77050 - Clinical Pharmacology(3 units)
This course offers methods used in physical assessment, including signs and symptoms of physical illness with an emphasis on psychological sequelae. Topics include neurological examination, patient history, neurophysiological tests, blood chemistry, urinalysis, neuroimaging. How blood and urine tests are integrated into patient care is also emphasized in this course.
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PPH77060 - Advanced RxP(3 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 nutritional, inflammatory and endocrine disorders that affect mental health function and pharmacology.
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PPH77170 - Special Populations I(3 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. Topics are reviewed using case studies, peer reviewed literature and disease specific algorithms.
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PPH77180 - Special Populations II(3 units)
Along with Special Populations I, this course specifically covers cultural sensitivity, socioeconomic effects, and gender variations in drug responses (differences in pharmacokinetics, psychiatric considerations regarding reproductive cycle, pregnancy, post-partum depression, menopause and androgen-related effects). This course explores in detail a range of issues related to gender and psychopharmacology. In addition, this course is designed for clinical psychologist practitioners who work with individuals challenged with mental illness and/or substance abuse/addiction diagnosis. This course is designed to provide the basic and advanced psychopharmacology of addiction and the latest pharmaceutical applications to the diagnostics of substance use disorders in the DSM 5. Many patients take medications to function at their highest level of success. The presentations will highlight the body of knowledge of addiction medications used for detoxification, stabilization, and anti-craving of substances use disorders.
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PPH77190 - Pharmacotherapy and Case Seminar(2.5 units)
Topics covered in this course include: 1) Integration of psychotherapy and psychopharmacology; 2) Research issues in pharmacotherapy; 3) Professional/ethical/legal issues. Students will learn in this course when to initiate/discontinue pharmacotherapy, long-term benefits, drug-drug interactions and adverse reactions. This course also instructs students on the methods used to evaluate current psychopharmacology research, and psychopharmacology practice guidelines for prescribing and non-prescribing psychologists. Ethics and legal matters specific to psychopharmacology practice also are provided in this course. This course 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. Topics are reviewed using case studies, peer reviewed literature and disease specific algorithms.
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PPH77200 - Capstone and Practicum in Clinical Psychopharmacology(0.5 units)
Students will participate in a psychopharmacology practicum for a total of 80 hours. They will be supervised by a qualified clinical practitioner with demonstrated skills and experience in clinical psychopharmacology in accordance with the prevailing jurisdictional law. Clinical supervision will be for one hour per week or one hour per eight hours of patient contact. Students will be actively involved in consultation with physicians, advanced practice nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric nursing and/or appropriately credentialed psychologists regarding the prescribing of psychoactive medications. The Clinical Psychopharmacology Practicum components will be consistent with APA Recommendations. The Psychopharmacology Practicum courses will require students to demonstrate competence in medication therapy management specific to psychopathology. Students will need to arrange their own practicum according to the guidelines listed in the course syllabus.
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PPH78100 - Practicum in Clinical Psychopharmacology(0 units)
This course is designed for students, who are licensed psychologists and are currently enrolled in the Postdoctoral Master Degree Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology, to integrate their professional skills of clinical practice in adult mental health with mentored experience in mental health care assessment that is provided in primary care or in setting providing psychiatric medical care. Each student will be mentored by a licensed physician or prescribing psychologist.
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PPH79000 - Special Populations(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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PPH79050 - Special Populations 2: Gender, Ethnicity, Chemical Dependency(2.4 units)
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PPH79180 - Advanced Psychopharmacology(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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PPH79200 - 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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PPH79250 - 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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PPH79300 - 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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PPI69010 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPI69020 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPI69030 - Project or Professional Practice Internship(1 unit)
The internship series is a capstone experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and apply them in a professional setting. The internship gives students the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and competencies acquired through coursework in a real work setting. Internships may be completed over 1-3 terms. Students must complete a minimum of 300 hours in an approved site; and will be assigned coursework describing specific competencies and coursework demonstrated in the practice setting for the entire semester that end with a capstone conference.
Prerequisites: Completion of at least four (4) master’s courses.
International students wishing to participate must have completed at least one (1) year of study in the master’s program.
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PPI69100 - Professional Practice I(1 unit)
In this professional practice course students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills developed in their prior coursework to practical context. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of professional practice activities to receive credit in this course. Students can complete the required professional practice hours by working in either a practical project, a client project or in an internship. It is the students’ responsibility to work actively to get an internship, a practical project, or a client project. The professional practice coordinator or instructor will assist students in this process and share available practical projects offered by their program.
Students must complete Career Services Office workshop and set up an account with the Career Services prior to starting this course or during the first few weeks of the course. Students must present proof of completion of workshop to the internship coordinator or instructor.
International students should contact the International Office if they have an internship site identified prior to the start of the course and choose the internship option.
The course will have three on-ground meetings during the term to discuss students’ progress.
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PPI69110 - Professional Practice II(1 unit)
In this professional practice course students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills developed in their prior coursework to an internship style practicum or a practical project. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of professional practice activities to receive credit in this course. Students can complete the required professional practice hours by working in either a practical project, a client project or in an internship. It is the students’ responsibility to work actively to get an internship, a practical project, or a client project. The professional practice coordinator or instructor will assist students in this process and share available practical projects offered by their program.
International students should contact the International Office if they have an internship site identified prior to the start of the course and choose the internship option.
The course will have three on-ground meetings during the term to discuss students’ progress.
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PPI69120 - Professional Practice III(1 unit)
In this professional practice course students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills developed in their prior coursework to an internship style practicum or a practical project. Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of professional practice activities to receive credit in this course. Students can complete the required professional practice hours by working in either a practical project, a client project or in an internship. It is the students’ responsibility to work actively to get an internship, a practical project, or a client project. The professional practice coordinator or instructor will assist students in this process and share available practical projects offered by their program.
International students should contact the International Office if they have an internship site identified prior to the start of the course and choose the internship option.
The course will have three on-ground meetings during the term to discuss students’ progress.
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PPI80000 - Competency Practicum(1 unit)
The DBA program requires a total of 9 units and the PhD in Leadership Program requires 12 units of competency practicum/projects. These courses enable students to extend their major learning in content courses and gain applied and experiential learning. Students will learn approaches for applying research and analysis in problem solving. For each 1-unit practicum course, the ground program students will need to spend a minimum of 45 hours on a supervised applied project or engagement during the course. International students should contact the International Office if they have an internship site identified prior to the start of the course and choose the internship option.
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PPS60010A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS60010A -PPS60040A ). 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 practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS60015 - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections. 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 practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS60020A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS60010A -PPS60040A ). 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 practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS60030A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS60010A -PPS60040A ). 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 practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS60040A - Practicum(0.5 units)
Students are required to register for a total of four practicum seminar sections (PPS60010A -PPS60040A ). 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 practicum hours required by CCTC (100 for School Counseling or 450 for School Psychology). Students will also provide other services to school districts to meet the total hour requirements. Seminar advisors work with students, instructors and/or district liaisons to provide guidance to student and evaluate practicum performances.
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PPS60090 - Life Span Development(3 units)
This course provides students with an overview of development throughout the lifespan, including childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging experiences. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive issues are covered, as well as the expected developmental milestones during each of these phases of development. The latest development in attachment theory, brain research, and aging is included, and themes of diversity issues related to developmental research are highlighted throughout the course.
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PPS60100 - Multicultural Children, Adolescents and Their Families(3 units)
Students will gain an understanding of children, adolescents and families who are ethnically and economically diverse. The curriculum development and social and psychological considerations for multicultural children and adolescents will be investigated in the readings and projects for this class. Students will be able to apply the theories and information creatively and effectively to situations that could occur in learning and counseling diverse children and families in the school setting.
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PPS60140 - Curriculum Instruction and Academic Accommodation and Modification Intervention(3 units)
Course is designed for non-educators/teachers and offers an overview/introduction to the principles of curriculum construction. Course includes academic interventions for accommodation and modification for students with special learning needs.
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PPS60160 - History of School Supportive Services and Social Psychology in Educational Settings(3 units)
This course is designed to introduce students to the history of and roles and responsibilities of school counselors and counselors. Course reviews guidelines for the various disciplines in the practice of psychology with the school setting, including issues of child abuse, privileged communication, confidentiality, patient’s rights and Tarasoff issues, as well as in-depth study of IDEA regulations. This course reviews guidelines for APA, AAMFT, ASCA in the practice of school counseling within the school setting.
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PPS60220 - School Safety, Violence Prevention, Crisis Intervention(3 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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PPS60240 - Family, School and Community Collaboration(3 units)
Teachers, families and staff seek consultation from counselors and counselors on various issues pertaining to students/children. The objective of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the issues inherent in the provision of culturally informed interventions and community-based services, to culturally and ethnically diverse children adolescents and their families, as well as services offered through their school districts.
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PPS60250 - Methodology of Educational Research(3 units)
The objective of this course is to provide the school psychology graduate student enrolled in the Pupil Personnel Credential program with exposure to both quantitative and qualitative educational research methodologies. The student will also be prepared to learn how to select the most appropriate educational research methodology to suit the educational research question(s) under investigation in school settings.
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PPS60290 - Behavior Management in the Classroom(3 units)
This course provides an introduction to the principles of ABA as key components responsible for behavior change agents in the classroom. Candidates will learn the role of a functional behavior assessment as it relates to defining skill repertoire building and management of behaviors impacting the educational setting. With the support of literature reviews, students will learn to develop practical classroom strategies to address these barriers to learning. Additionally, candidates will be introduced to the process of functional behavior assessment as it pertains to dealing with behavior problems and management in the classroom. Candidates will become familiar with assessment and intervention techniques to aid in consultation to parents and teachers.
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PPS60310 - Consultation, Program Development, and Evaluation(3 units)
Students will learn how to engage in various consultation activities as well as learn how to complete a needs assessment, design, implement, coordinate and evaluate effective intervention programs. This course is designed to expose students to the methodologies and utility of developing, implementing and evaluating prevention programs.
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PPS60330 - Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam(3 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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PPS60340 - Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam(1 unit)
This course includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of the school psychologist program. The final, comprehensive exam will provide an indication of your competency levels. Successful completion of the exam precedes the advancement of internship. Therefore, through this course the CSOE School Psychology Program ensures that you will be adequately prepared to take the Comprehensive Examination, irrespective of the instructors who taught the required courses, or the particular campus, where you satisfactorily completed the required courses. No materials, including books and notes, are to be used while completing the exam. The examination will consist of short questions, vignettes and multiple-choice questions that school psychologists routinely encounter in their work.
Prerequisites: PPS60480, PPS60460, PPS6049, PPS65700, PPS65800, PPS60220, PPS60160, PPS60240, PPS61010, PPS61020, PPS61030, PPS61040, PPS61050, PPS61060
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PPS60360 - School Counseling: Professional Roles: Comprehensive Exam(1 unit)
Course includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of the roles of school counselor in preparation for the Praxis Exam for School Counselors.
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PPS60450 - Career Counseling(3 units)
This course provides school counseling students with practical information to advise students and parents regarding college admission. The course is designed to promote career advisement knowledge and skills related to: consultation with parents, drop-out prevention, student motivation, academic/career preparation, assessment, application process, financial aid, and interventions to enhance students and parents decisions regarding college admission process.
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PPS60460 - Assessment of Learning Problems and Intervention Strategies(3 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 convey 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.
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PPS60480 - Case Study Development: Psycho-educational Assessment(3 units)
This course will focus on achievement and aptitude assessment tools as well as informant measures, self-report, and behavior observations. Students will learn the concepts of how to conduct full battery assessments and comprehensive reports.
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PPS60490 - Atypical Populations, Alternative Eligibility Assessments(3 units)
This course will focus on the State of California’s eligibility criteria for Individuals with exceptional needs, allowing students opportunities to focus on various arenas of eligibility. Students will continue to practice conducting full assessment batteries.
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