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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PSY60340 - Research Practicum(1 to 2 units)
Course assists first year PhD students in the development of research skills to be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised practicum experience in research. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways: a) Research assistant on faculty research project b) Research assistant on research project in community research facility c) Research assistant to advanced level student who is conducting doctoral dissertation research or by d) Conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision.
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PSY60342 - Research Practicum(2 units)
Course assists first year PhD students in the development of research skills to be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation. A minimum of 135 hours of supervised practicum experience in research. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways: a) Research assistant on faculty research project b) Research assistant on research project in community research facility c) Research assistant to advanced level student who is conducting doctoral dissertation research or by d) Conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision.
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PSY60350 - Research Practicum(2 to 3 units)
This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
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PSY60352 - Research Practicum(2 units)
This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
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PSY60360 - Research Practicum(2 to 3 units)
This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
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PSY60362 - Research Practicum(2 units)
This course is designed to assist second year PhD students in the development of research that will be used in conjunction with the doctoral dissertation.
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PSY60370 - Research Practicum(2 to 3 units)
Directed experiences in the conduct of research from design to report stages. Faculty members work with small groups of students on joint research projects to facilitate student’s understanding and experience of the research process.
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PSY60372 - Research Practicum(2 units)
Directed experiences in the conduct of research from design to report stages. Faculty members work with small groups of students on joint research projects to facilitate student’s understanding and experience of the research process.
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PSY60400A - Research Practicum(3 units)
This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040A, 6040B and 6040C).
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PSY60400B - Research Practicum(2 units)
This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040A, 6040B and 6040C).
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PSY60400C - Research Practicum(3 units)
This course involves small group and individually mentored research culminating in the production of an original empirical project at the end of the series of three courses (6040A, 6040B and 6040C).
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PSY60410 - Statistics (PsyD)(3 units)
Overview of appropriate statistical analysis taught toward the development of the ability to critically evaluate research and its application to clinical practice.
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PSY60420 - Research & Test Design (PsyD)(3 units)
Overview of research designs taught toward the development of the ability to critically evaluate research and its application to clinical practice.
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PSY60430 - Statistics(3 units)
Study of the basic statistical concepts and techniques required for psychological investigation. Includes study of the measures of central tendency, statistical inference, simple and complex analysis of variance methods, multiple comparison and factorial designs.
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PSY60440 - Statistics Lab (PhD)(0.5 units)
Overview of multivariate statistical techniques; General Linear Model; basic matrix manipulations; generalization of ANOVA to MANOVA and discriminant function analysis; generalization of chi-square to log-linear modeling; factor analysis; structural equation modeling (e.g., LISREL).
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PSY60450 - Research Practicum(1.5 units)
Course assists first year PhD students in the development of research skills. This requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways: a) Writing a comprehensive literature review b) Research assistant on faculty research project c) Research assistant on research project in community research facility d) Research assistant to advanced level student who is conducting doctoral dissertation research and/or by e) Conducting an independent research project under faculty supervision. Students may do more than one activity to fulfill this requirement.
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PSY60510 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation(3 units)
This series is a practical course in research design, statistical analysis, and program evaluation of the clinical process. Design and statistical procedures are presented in lectures, and each student will analyze data using various statistical procedures, explain the results of the analysis, and discuss the implications of results on the evaluated program. Statistical analyses will include t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple linear regression, factor analysis, logistic regression, survival analysis, power analysis, and non-parametric analyses.
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PSY60520 - Data Analysis, Research Design and Program Evaluation(3 units)
This course will focus on the principles and application of statistical design models for the treatment of research data, with a focus on the analysis of variance. Includes single-factor experiments, factorial designs, repeated measures, factor analysis, multiple regression, analysis of covariance, logistic regression, survival analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and related techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY60510
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PSY60550 - Data Analysis, Research Design & Program Evaluation I(3 units)
A practical course in research design, statistical analysis and evaluation of the clinical process. Design and statistical procedures are presented in lectures and each student will design and complete a program evaluation study with all the necessary components. Statistical analyses will include t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis, discriminate function and non-parametric analysis.
PhD only
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PSY60560 - Data Analysis, Research Design & Program Evaluation II(3 units)
A practical course in research design, statistical analysis and evaluation of the clinical process. Design and statistical procedures are presented in lectures and each student will design and complete a program evaluation study with all the necessary components. Statistical analyses will include t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, factor analysis, discriminate function and non-parametric analysis.
PhD only
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PSY60600 - Introduction to Multiple Research Methods(2 units)
The course introduces students to primary aspects of quantitative and qualitative research methods as represented in the field and highlighted throughout their PhD curriculum, as well as the philosophical positions underlying the different research traditions. The complementarity between quantitative and qualitative methods is emphasized as well as a self-reflective ecosystemic approach to engaging in the research enterprise.
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PSY60680 - Research Methods: Multivariate Statistics(3 units)
An examination of experimental research methods and principles in psychology.
(choose at least two of the five) from: PSY 6065-6069 Research Methods
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PSY61012 - Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior(2 units)
An overview of the interdependencies of cognition and emotion. Discussion of the cognitive processing systems will include research on creative thinking, conscious and unconscious processing, problem solving and cognitive structure. Related areas of sensation, perception, memory, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation and psychophysiological processes are explored. Discussion of emotion will focus on cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states, as well as the biological and social bases of emotion.
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PSY61013 - Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior(3 units)
An overview of the interdependencies of cognition and emotion. Discussion of the cognitive processing systems will include research on creative thinking, conscious and unconscious processing, problem solving and cognitive structure. Related areas of sensation, perception, memory, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation and psychophysiological processes are explored. Discussion of emotion will focus on cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states, as well as the biological and social bases of emotion.
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PSY61020 - Cognitive & Affective Bases of Behavior(3 units)
An overview of the interdependencies of cognition and emotion. Discussion of the cognitive processing systems will include research on creative thinking, conscious and unconscious processing, problem solving, and cognitive structure. Related areas of sensation, perception, memory, learning, cognition, emotion, motivation, and psychophysiological processes are explored. Discussion of emotion will focus on cognitive precursors and consequences of emotional states, as well as the biological and social bases of emotion.
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PSY61050 - Biological Aspects of Behavior(3 units)
Presentation of the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system, neuroanatomy, hormonal and chemical regulation. Discussion focuses on concepts of arousal, the acquisition and processing of information, adaptation to environment, motivation, activity, sleep, behavior genetics. Contemporary research and diagnostic technologies concerned with brain function are reviewed as are chemical and electrophysiological aspects. Various topics include the clinical course, manifestations and implications of various brain pathologies and possible organic contributions to behavioral or psychological dysfunctions commonly encountered in the clinical setting.
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PSY61060 - Biological Bases of Behavior/Psychopharmacology(3 units)
This course explores the biological processes involved in the symptoms and disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. Following an overview of neuroanatomy, we will examine each class of mental disorder in terms of relevant brain structure, neurotransmitters, hormones, and pharmacology. We will explore biological aspects of mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, addictions, eating disorders, stress, and aggression. In addition, the course will include a discussion of neurophysiological aspects of sensation, emotions, sleep and dreams, learning and memory, and development across the lifespan.
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PSY61070 - Biological Aspects of Behavior(2 units)
Presentation of the anatomy and physiology of the human central nervous system, neuroanatomy, hormonal and chemical regulation. Discussion focuses on concepts of arousal, the acquisition and processing of information, adaptation to environment, motivation, activity, sleep, behavior genetics. Contemporary research and diagnostic technologies concerned with brain function are reviewed as are chemical and electrophysiological aspects. Various topics include the clinical course, manifestations and implications of various brain pathologies and possible organic contributions to behavioral or psychological dysfunctions commonly encountered in the clinical setting.
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PSY61092 - Human Development/Lifespan(2 units)
The study of developmental theories, constructs and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and as they guide intervention strategies. Offerings include: child life span, adolescence, adult development, family life cycle, middle age, aging and women’s life span development.
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PSY61093 - Human Development/Lifespan(3 units)
The study of developmental theories, constructs and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and as they guide intervention strategies. Offerings include: child life span, adolescence, adult development, family life cycle, middle age, aging and women’s life span development.
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PSY61100 - Personality and Affect(3 units)
Investigation and critique of psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential, cognitive, behavioral, biological, socio-cultural, and object relations theories of personality and affect. Review of current research on mood associated with emotional reactions. Explores empirical foundations, assessment, research literature and clinical applications.
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PSY61122 - Social Basis of Behavior(2 units)
An overview of the development and functions of basic social motives. Examines research and theory in areas such as learning, self as process, person perception, interpersonal behavior and group dynamics, attitude/value formation and change, aggression, altruism, context of culture and sex roles. Discussion will emphasize the clinical relevance and application of social psychological research and social psychological assessment devices.
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PSY61123 - Social Basis of Behavior(3 units)
An overview of the development and functions of basic social motives. Examines research and theory in areas such as learning, self as process, person perception, interpersonal behavior and group dynamics, attitude/value formation and change, aggression, altruism, context of culture and sex roles. Discussion will emphasize the clinical relevance and application of social psychological research and social psychological assessment devices.
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PSY61150 - 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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PSY61160 - Issues in Chemical Dependency and Treatment(2 units)
This course will present basic information regarding substances of abuse, the history of use, societal implications as well as evaluation and treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders. Family dynamics and correlates of psychopathology will be covered. Recovery models, ethical and cultural issued will be related to current issues in treatment.
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PSY61170 - Human Development/Lifespan(3 units)
The study of developmental theories, constructs and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and as they guide intervention strategies. Offerings include: child life span, adolescence, adult development, family life cycle, middle age, aging and women’s life span development.
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PSY61190 - Intercultural Processes/Human Diversity A(3 units)
An experiential course designed to provide insight into the role of personal and sociocultural factors in the work of professional psychologists. The primary goals are (1) to develop self-awareness and a heightened sensitivity to one’s own values, biases and multicultural identities and, (2) to understand how these can serve as resources and/or barriers to the therapeutic process, impacting both the nature and course of psychotherapy with culturally diverse populations. Issues of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are emphasized with attention given to disability, social class, religion and age. The process and self-exploration is facilitated through the maintenance of a personal journal, self-assessments, experiential exercises and class discussions.
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PSY61200 - Intercultural Processes/Human Diversity B(3 units)
An experiential course designed to provide insight into the role of personal and sociocultural factors in the work of professional psychologists. The primary goals are (1) to develop self-awareness and a heightened sensitivity to one’s own values, biases and multicultural identities and, (2) to understand how these can serve as resources and/or barriers to the therapeutic process, impacting both the nature and course of psychotherapy with culturally diverse populations. Issues of race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are emphasized with attention given to disability, social class, religion and age. The process and self-exploration is facilitated through the maintenance of a personal journal, self-assessments, experiential exercises and class discussions.
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PSY61210 - Intercultural Awareness Development(1.5 units)
A year-long course focusing on experiential and didactic training on issues related to racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socio-economic levels, the elderly, etc. Aspects of oppression, discrimination, prejudice and stereotyping of culturally different groups will be covered.
Required for all first year clinical students.
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PSY61220 - Intercultural Awareness Development(1.5 units)
A year-long course focusing on experiential and didactic training on issues related to racial/ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socio-economic levels, the elderly, etc. Aspects of oppression, discrimination, prejudice and stereotyping of culturally different groups will be covered.
Prerequisites: PSY61210
Required for all first year clinical students.
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PSY61230 - Cultural Diversity Training(1 unit)
Students participate in monthly learning exercises (or “modules”) designed to increase both knowledge and awareness. The course requires exploration of intersecting identities and individual diversity for those who define themselves as part of singular or multiple cultural groups (e.g., an older adult heterosexual woman of Chinese American heritage; a transgender Latino who defines himself as a gay male). The modules offer varying perspectives about cultural identity, normative expectations of cultural engagement (from dominant and minority identified groups), visible and invisible identities, privilege and cultural oppression. Students will develop better self-awareness of the multiple lenses that differentially value aspects of themselves and others, while increasing knowledge about how culture is individually experienced and defined.
(Fresno and Sacramento)
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PSY61241 - Cultural Diversity Training(1 unit)
Students participate in monthly learning exercises (or “modules”) designed to increase both knowledge and awareness. The course requires exploration of intersecting identities and individual diversity for those who define themselves as part of singular or multiple cultural groups (e.g., an older adult heterosexual woman of Chinese American heritage; a transgender Latino who defines himself as a gay male). The modules offer varying perspectives about cultural identity, normative expectations of cultural engagement (from dominant and minority identified groups), visible and invisible identities, privilege and cultural oppression. Students will develop better self-awareness of the multiple lenses that differentially value aspects of themselves and others, while increasing knowledge about how culture is individually experienced and defined.
Prerequisites: PSY61230
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PSY61242 - Cultural Diversity Training(2 units)
Students participate in monthly learning exercises (or “modules”) designed to increase both knowledge and awareness. The course requires exploration of intersecting identities and individual diversity for those who define themselves as part of singular or multiple cultural groups (e.g., an older adult heterosexual woman of Chinese American heritage; a transgender Latino who defines himself as a gay male). The modules offer varying perspectives about cultural identity, normative expectations of cultural engagement (from dominant and minority identified groups), visible and invisible identities, privilege and cultural oppression. Students will develop better self-awareness of the multiple lenses that differentially value aspects of themselves and others, while increasing knowledge about how culture is individually experienced and defined.
Prerequisites: PSY61230
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PSY61270 - Foundations of Individual and Cultural Diversity(2 units)
This course is designed to provide first, scientific-based paradigms in the social sciences that illuminate the psycho socio-cultural, historical, political and economic frameworks that supports a better understanding of individual and cultural diversity, as a global dynamic process shaping the life and experiences of populations interacting with each other. Secondly, the course will provide an overview of the significant documented experiences of racial, ethnic minorities, gender, as well as LGBT and people with disabilities in the United States.
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PSY61290 - Foundations in Multicultural Psychology(3 units)
This course is designed to explore the ethical and cultural perspectives of the entering G1 class. The course will provide an overview of theories, concepts and research in the area of multiculturalism and clinical services with an emphasis on issues of equity, power relations, and institutionalized oppression. Through a variety of methods and activities, students will be encouraged to focus on their own values and cultural orientations, to become aware of stereotypes, address prejudices, and develop the skills to relate with different kinds of people. Students will participate in small and large group discussions and activities to clarify the role of cultural diversity in their personal and professional development as psychologists.
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PSY61402 - Developmental Psychology/Lifespan Development(2 units)
The study of developmental theories, constructs, research and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and its variants. Psychological development from conception through aging and death are covered. Contemporary issues and trends are discussed.
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PSY61403 - Developmental Psychology/Lifespan Development(3 units)
The study of developmental theories, constructs, research and research methods as they contribute to an understanding of normative human development and its variants. Psychological development from conception through aging and death are covered. Contemporary issues and trends are discussed.
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PSY61410 - Clinical Psychology(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; PSY61410 must be completed prior to PSY61420
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PSY61420 - Clinical Psychology(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; PSY61410 must be completed prior to PSY61420
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PSY62030 - 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; PSY62030 must be completed prior to PSY62040
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PSY62040 - 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; PSY62030 must be completed prior to PSY62040
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PSY62130 - Clinical Interviewing Skills(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; PSY62130 must be completed prior to PSY62140
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PSY62140 - Clinical Interviewing Skills(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; PSY62130 must be completed prior to PSY62140
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PSY62210 - 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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PSY62420 - Applied Psychotherapeutic Techniques in Chemical Dependency(2 units)
Introduction to chemical dependency counseling. Includes assessment of patients and their needs, treatment planning, group and individual therapy techniques with the chemically dependent person.
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PSY62450 - Substance Abuse in Diverse Populations(2 units)
An examination of high-risk groups and groups with special needs in the treatment and prevention of chemical dependency. Includes perspectives of women, African Americans, Spanish-speaking Americans, adolescents and native Americans.
Prerequisites: PSY62420
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PSY62550 - Field Placement in Chemical Dependency(3 units)
Placement of students in the chemical dependency concentration at treatment centers for alcoholism or drug treatment. Experience in intervention, research, education and administration.
Prerequisites: Permission of program director
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PSY62680 - Psychological Practice in Gerontology(3 units)
Examination of the psychology of gerontology including therapeutic techniques in dealing with elderly persons within the context of individual, group and family therapy. Also covers etiology of problems of the elderly, assessment, evaluation and treatment approaches for elderly persons. Legal and ethical issues and community resources are discussed.
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PSY62700 - Evaluation/Assessment of Elderly Persons(3 units)
Examination of issues regarding the assessment of elderly persons. Course is designed to provide training in the assessment instruments used to diagnose psychological, neurological and other problems common in the elderly population.
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PSY63030 - Group Therapy(3 units)
A critical overview of principles, issues and practical applications of various techniques in group psychotherapy, including application of different theoretical and psychotherapeutic models to groups; issues and stages in group formation and development, cohesiveness, transference and countertransference, strategies and specific interventions for outpatient and inpatient populations. Role-playing, case discussions and intensive group participation.
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PSY63100 - MFT Law and Ethics(3 units)
Reviews guidelines for APA, AAMFT and CAMFT in the practice of psychology and marriage and family therapy, including issues of: child and elder abuse assessment and reporting, privileged communication, confidentiality, patient’s rights and involuntary commitment and concerns specific to the MFT profession.
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PSY63110 - Introduction to Psychopathology(3 units)
A historical view of the concepts of mental health and psychopathology are presented. Primary focus on the diagnosis and prognosis of disturbed behavior. Uses multi-axial system of the DSM as the central organizing structure of the course. Discussion of basic theoretical and treatment issues and future trends.
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PSY63120 - MFT Theories and Techniques I(3 units)
Examination of the major models/schools of family therapy theory: historical models such as intergenerational, multigenerational, structural-strategic, and cognitive-behavioral models. Also focuses on family systems theory and its unique theoretical and epistemological assumptions.
Co-requisite: PSY63130
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PSY63120A - MFT Theories and Techniques I(1.5 units)
Examination of the major models/schools of family therapy theory: historical models such as intergenerational, multigenerational, structural-strategic, and cognitive-behavioral models. Also focuses on family systems theory and its unique theoretical and epistemological assumptions.
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PSY63120B - MFT Theories and Techniques I(1.5 units)
Examination of the major models/schools of family therapy theory: historical models such as intergenerational, multigenerational, structural-strategic, and cognitive-behavioral models. Also focuses on family systems theory and its unique theoretical and epistemological assumptions.
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PSY63130 - MFT Techniques Lab I(1 unit)
An introduction to communication processes which are fundamental to interviewing and psychotherapy of couples and families. Includes skills such as empathy, listening, question-asking, probes, enactments, assessment of clients from an individual and systemic perspective and treatment planning across the beginning, middle and ending phases of therapy. Examination of the major techniques of family therapy, with lectures, observation and demonstrations.
Co-requisite: PSY63120
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PSY63170 - Parent-Child Therapy Techniques(2 units)
A survey, from a variety of models, of the current research, theory and techniques of parent training and parent-child therapy. The emphasis is on viewing and working with children from a family systems perspective. The course also exposes students to working with child abuse and family violence, developmental issues for children and families and cultural influences in the realm of parenting.
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PSY63220 - MFT Theories and Techniques II(3 units)
This course covers philosophical concepts of postmodernism and social constructionism, examines the role of theory in philosophy, politics, epistemology, empirical investigation, and conceptual frameworks. In addition, the student will become very familiar with several empirically based models that private and public agencies are using across the state of California.
Prerequisites: PSY63120, PSY63130
Co-requisite: PSY63230
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PSY63220A - MFT Theories and Techniques II(1.5 units)
This course covers philosophical concepts of postmodernism and social constructionism, examines the role of theory in philosophy, politics, epistemology, empirical investigation, and conceptual frameworks. In addition, the student will become very familiar with several empirically based models that private and public agencies are using across the state of California.
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PSY63220B - MFT Theories and Techniques II(1.5 units)
This course covers philosophical concepts of postmodernism and social constructionism, examines the role of theory in philosophy, politics, epistemology, empirical investigation, and conceptual frameworks. In addition, the student will become very familiar with several empirically based models that private and public agencies are using across the state of California.
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PSY63230 - MFT Techniques Lab II(1 unit)
An intensive lab focused on fundamental and advanced family therapy skills.
Prerequisites: PSY63120, PSY63130
Co-requisite: PSY63220
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PSY63250 - Trauma and Crisis Intervention(3 units)
This course will provide students with an introduction to the definitions of key concepts and theories associated with the various types and causes of private and public crisis and trauma. Students will be familiarized with the role of the therapist in the use of assessment and treatment of clients affected by crisis and trauma. They will learn the psychosocial factors associated with trauma response while receiving a general overview of behavioral, cognitive, affective, and neurological implications of crisis and trauma.
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PSY63260 - Diversity and the Family(3 units)
Examines diversity in the family including issues of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, gender-roles, sexual orientation, and social class. Blends systemic theory, research and practice, as students learn to work with diversity issues in families and with families having differing cultures, values, and needs. Includes consideration of African American, Latino, Native American, Filipino, Asian, inter- racial, and other ethic/racial populations.
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PSY63260A - Diversity and the Family(1.5 units)
Examines diversity in the family including issues of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, gender-roles, sexual orientation, and social class. Blends systemic theory, research and practice, as students learn to work with diversity issues in families and with families having differing cultures, values, and needs. Includes consideration of African American, Latino, Native American, Filipino, Asian, inter- racial, and other ethic/racial populations.
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PSY63260B - Diversity and the Family(1.5 units)
Examines diversity in the family including issues of ethnicity, race, religion, gender, gender-roles, sexual orientation, and social class. Blends systemic theory, research and practice, as students learn to work with diversity issues in families and with families having differing cultures, values, and needs. Includes consideration of African American, Latino, Native American, Filipino, Asian, inter- racial, and other ethic/racial populations.
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PSY63280 - Individual and Family Life Cycle(3 units)
Studies developmental issues and life events from infancy to old age and their effect upon individuals, couples and family relationships. Focus on theory, research and application of individual and family developmental psychology. Examination of continuous and discontinuous changes, e.g., courtship, early marriage, childbirth, childhood, adolescence, divorce, blended families, parenting and the family in the later life.
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PSY63600 - Preparing for Community Practice(3 units)
A preparation and screening for community-based field training designed to facilitate integration of foundational conceptual, perceptual, executive, evaluative, and professional skills for providing clinical services to individuals, couples, and families. This course utilizes clinical role-plays to assist in preparing for field training including systemic clinical assessment and collaborative, systemic treatment planning. Topics include public service delivery and support systems, case management, wraparound services, and interdisciplinary relations.
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PSY64500 - Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy(2 units)
This course presents a contemporary integral approach to personality and psychotherapy theories and practices, an overview of major traditional theoretical forces in theories of psychotherapy, and new forces in the evolution of psychotherapy.
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PSY65010 - Intellectual Assessment(3 units)
This course serves as an introduction to theory and practice of cognitive and intellectual assessment of adults, with additional exposure to the assessment of children and adolescents. Students gain proficiency in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of prominently administered tests, most notably the Wechsler Intelligence Scales. This course emphasizes interpretation of intelligence test scores in the context of clinical behavioral observations, background information, multicultural issues, and theory (developmental, cognitive, and neuropsychological). Intellectual results are integrated with test scores on other measures (e.g., achievement). Case report writing, meaningful translation of test scores, and issues of test bias, test abuse, and test security are emphasized.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65030 - Personality Assessment I (Objective)(3 units)
Development of skills in evaluating and using objective personality tests such as the MMPI, MCMI, and CBCL. Emphasis on test methodologies, relating test results to other clinical information, clinical inference, report writing, and cultural issues.
Prerequisites: PSY65010, PSY65230
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65040 - Personality Assessment II (Projective)(3 units)
Administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Rorschach and other projective instruments. Test methodologies, cultural issues, relating test results to other clinical information, clinical inference, and report writing are emphasized.
Prerequisites: PSY65010, PSY65030, and PSY65230
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65050 - Personality Assessment:(3 units)
In this course, the student will learn the basics of administering, scoring and interpreting several major psychological instruments, including; the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI-2), Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - III (MCMI-III), Rorschach (Exner scoring), Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), and the Neo-Personality Inventory Revised (NEO-PI-R). Assessment of children and adolescents may be discussed briefly, but the primary focus will be on the adult client. This course will also address underlying concepts and limitations for instrument usage, diversity, ethical considerations in assessment, and elements in becoming capable and competent in psychological assessment. Data obtained from a personality assessment is only as good as the assessor so a large portion of this course will also be focused on presenting students with a conceptual model for assessment called the Therapeutic Assessment Model.
Prerequisites: Fresno PhD Clinical Psychology: PSY65010, PSY65230
Fresno PsyD Clinical Psychology: PSY65010
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65060 - Personality Assessment:(3 units)
In this course, the student will learn the assessment process from its beginning through its conclusion with comprehensive reporting. The primary focus will be on the adult client, but elements of assessment will be relevant to the assessment of children and adolescents as well. This course will also address underlying concepts and limitations for instrument usage and diversity and ethical consideration in assessment, elements in becoming capable and competent in psychological assessment.
Prerequisites: Passing grade in PSY65050
Fresno PhD Clinical Psychology: PSY65010, PSY65030
Fresno PsyD Clinical Psychology: PSY65010, PSY65050
Co-requisite: Fresno PhD Clinical Psychology: PSY65230
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65070 - Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice(3 units)
Basic foundations course examining and integrating the following topics over the year. The topics are as follows: Cognitive Affective Processes, Psychopathology, Microcounseling Skills w/lab and Models of Intervention.
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PSY65080 - Basic Foundations of Clinical Practice(3 units)
Basic foundations course examining and integrating the following topics over the year. The topics are as follows: Cognitive Affective Processes, Psychopathology, Microcounseling Skills w/lab and Models of Intervention.
Prerequisites: Fresno PsyD Clinical Psychology: PSY65070
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PSY65090 - Supervision Experience(0 units)
First year students participate in a reciprocal learning experience with a third year student, who has been assigned by the Supervision Seminar instructor. The first year student meets with the faculty instructors of the Supervision Seminar Class during the fall semester to accomplish the match of first and third year students. During the second semester the matched supervisor-supervisee meet weekly to examine clinical materials an adjunct to the supervision provided by the first year student’s field placement agency.
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PSY65100 - Supervision Experience(1 unit)
First year students participate in a reciprocal learning experience with a third year student, who has been assigned by the Supervision Seminar instructor. The first year student meets with the faculty instructors of the Supervision Seminar Class during the fall semester to accomplish the match of first and third year students. During the second semester the matched supervisor-supervisee meet weekly to examine clinical materials an adjunct to the supervision provided by the first year student’s field placement agency.
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PSY65120 - Psychological Assessment I: Cognitive(3 units)
This course focuses on the theoretical underpinnings and on the administration, scoring, and interpretation of current measures of intellectual and cognitive functioning.
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65120A - Psychological Assessment II: Personality(3 units)
This course focuses on personality and emotional assessment with objective and projective measures.
Prerequisites: PSY65120
Please note there is a mandatory lab assessment fee for this course.
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PSY65140 - Writing Workshop(2 units)
Opportunities are provided for students to prepare for writing the dissertation and similar scholarly and professional presentations. Practice with outlining, developing and presenting ideas, revising and editing. Individual writing problems are identified and discussed. Required for students whose skills in writing need improvement as determined by diagnostic exam at entry to program.
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PSY65160 - 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
Offered in odd years, for 1st and 2nd year students.
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PSY65180 - Principles of Psychotherapy(3 units)
Students in the PhD program are introduced to the ethical and legal issues involved in the practice of psychotherapy, major approaches to psychotherapy and comparative analysis of theories of change in the psychotherapeutic process. Prerequisite to other psychotherapy courses. A systematic, representative and synoptic overview of major approaches to psychotherapy and the core issues they address. Deals with the historical development of schools of psychotherapy as well as the theoretical and practical stances they adopt on central issues.
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PSY65200 - Introduction to Psychotherapy(2 units)
This course is designed as an introduction to the psychotherapeutic process. It embraces both the theoretical bases of psychotherapy and its practical expression. The principal thrust will be the development of a soundly based understanding of therapeutic intervention. Students are expected to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of psychotherapy including: essential therapeutic skills, stages of psychotherapy, the difference between process and content, the relationship of diagnosis to treatment planning, evaluation of outcomes, values and ethics, and the implication of diversity to treatment.
Alternate title: Intro to Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Practice
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PSY65210 - Introduction to Psychotherapy Practicum(1 unit)
An interactional laboratory. Students practice therapeutic strategies and techniques discussed in PSY6520. Includes use of videotapes, demonstrations and triads.
Must be taken concurrently with PSY6520 with same instructor.
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PSY65220 - Introduction to Emphasis Area:(3 units)
(Topics vary)
- Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychology
An introduction to basic psychoanalytic concepts, theories and techniques. Weekly lectures by local psychoanalysts, faculty and psychologists involved with analysis.
- Multicultural and Community Psychology
Seminars featuring speakers who are practitioners, researchers and policymakers in areas relating to multicultural issues.
- Psychology of Women/Feminist Forum
Students and faculty expand and articulate their professional identities by considering the practice of psychotherapy, research, teaching/training, consultation, program planning and leadership development from a feminist perspective. Guest speakers enrich participants’ knowledge and perspective.
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PSY65230 - Advanced Psychopathology(3 units)
Diagnosis, classification and etiology of psychological disorders: research, theory and application. Covers DSM-5 and other classification systems, multiaxial diagnosis, roles of society, culture and biology. Meta-issues surrounding the diagnostic enterprise, the development of psychopathology and treatment will be explored.
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PSY65240 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Psychoanalytic(3 units)
Comprehensive overview of psychoanalytic theory as an integrated model of personality. Various stages of Freud’s thoughts, as well as the emergence of later key theoretical modifications such as ego psychology, object relations, and self psychology theory will be reviewed. The continuing growth and refinement of the psychoanalytic model and interpretation of new clinical and research findings. Also covers diagnostic nomenclature, contemporary psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychopathology from a psychodynamic framework.
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PSY65250 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Behavioral/Social Learning(3 units)
Social learning approaches to personality development and function including applications of classical and operant conditioning as well as observational learning and contemporary cognitive learning theorists such as Rotter, Bandura, Mischel and Seligman. Also covers social learning approaches to understanding personality deviance and change, including theory and principles of behavior modification.
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PSY65260 - Theories of Personality, Pathology and Psychotherapy: Existential(3 units)
Existential and phenomenological contributions to clinical theory and practice. Key concepts of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre and Buber as related to the work of Binswanger, Rogers, May and Frankl are presented. These contributions reflect an image of the person that differs from the orthodox psychoanalytic and behavioral perspectives.
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PSY65270 - 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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