2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    May 10, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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.

 
  
  • PSY65360 - Sociopathology

    (1.5 units)
    This two-part course reviews issues and problems observed in the modern Japanese society (e.g., addiction, family violence, child abuse, suicide, bullying, social withdrawal), and how they are presented in the clinical setting. Students will engage in critical thinking and present their own viewpoints regarding these issues. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY65350 must be completed prior to PSY65360
  
  • PSY65400 - Family Systems Theory

    (2 units)
    The relationship of the individual to the family. Topics include: family life cycles, parenting, psychopathology and the family, non-traditional families, ethnic issues and family evaluation and research.
  
  • PSY65410 - First Year Practicum

    (1 unit)
    An 8-10 hour/week field experience for first year PsyD program students. May include a variety of activities such as voluntary community service or casework in a community agency to be arranged by CSPP.
    Co-requisite: PSY65430
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65420 - Practicum I

    (1 unit)
    An 8-10 hour/week field experience for first year PsyD program students. May include a variety of activities such as voluntary community service or casework in a community agency to be arranged by CSPP. 
    Prerequisites: PSY65410
    Co-requisite: PSY65440
  
  • PSY65430 - Introduction to Professional Psychology

    (1 unit)
    This year long consultation group in professional development, which provides an introduction to the professional practice of psychology endorsed by our practitioner training program, is focused on the students’ Practicum I experience. An emphasis is placed on how students can prepare themselves for changing roles in professional psychology and for developing multicultural competence in those roles.
    Co-requisite: PSY65410
  
  • PSY65440 - Introduction to Professional Psychology

    (1 unit)
    This year long consultation group in professional development, which provides an introduction to the professional practice of psychology endorsed by our practitioner training program, is focused on the students’ Practicum I experience. An emphasis is placed on how students can prepare themselves for changing roles in professional psychology and for developing multicultural competence in those roles.
    Prerequisites: PSY65430
    Co-requisite: PSY65420
  
  • PSY65450A - Practicum I

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the second year of the standard program.
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65450B - Practicum I

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the second year of the standard program.
  
  • PSY65460A - Practicum II

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the third year of the standard program.
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65460B - Practicum II

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the third year of the standard program.
  
  • PSY65470A - Practicum III

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the fourth year of the standard program.
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65470B - Practicum III

    (2 units)
    16-20 hours/week at an agency setting provided by the school (minimum of 800 hours total required). Required each semester of Clinical Psychology PhD students who are enrolled in the fourth year of the standard program.
  
  • PSY65570 - Professional Development and Group Approaches - First Year

    (0.5 units)
    This two-part course is offered in the first year of training. It is designed to assist the student in understanding the role of a mental health professional. The class is taught in a group-therapy format, where the students will engage in roleplays, group exercises, and group discussions to explore various issues experienced in the context of psychotherapy. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY65570 must be completed prior to PSY65580
  
  • PSY65580 - Professional Development and Group Approaches - First Year

    (0.5 units)
    This two-part course is offered in the first year of training. It is designed to assist the student in understanding the role of a mental health professional. The class is taught in a group-therapy format, where the students will engage in roleplays, group exercises, and group discussions to explore various issues experienced in the context of psychotherapy. Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY65570 must be completed prior to PSY65580
  
  • PSY65700 - First Year Clinical Practicum

    (2 units)
    PsyD first year students obtain 15 hours per week of experience in an appropriate setting.
    Prerequisites: PSY65010, PSY65300
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65710 - Clinical PsyD First-Year Practicum

    (1 unit)
    The first-year practicum provides introductory exposure to the work that takes place in a clinical setting. First year students are introduced to clinical practice through placement at a practicum for 10 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Fresno PsyD Clinical Psychology: Approval of faculty to begin practicum, B- or better grades in all G1 Fall courses
    Please note there is a Time to Track fee associated with this course.
  
  • PSY65760 - Summer Practicum

    (1 unit)
    Experience in a mental health setting for 15 to 20 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Fresno PsyD Clinical Psychology: B- or better grades in all G1 Spring courses
  
  • PSY65810 - Psychological Assessment

    (2 units)
    This two sequence course is designed to give students an introduction to the essentials of psychological testing, psychological batteries, report writing, how to give feedback and recommendations to clients, and ethical issues related to psychological assessment. Instruments covered will include the most up-to-date versions appropriate to use in Japan for instruments, such as WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, and drawing tests (e.g., HTP, DAP). Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY60050; PSY65810 must be completed prior to PSY65820
  
  • PSY65820 - Psychological Assessment

    (2 units)
    This two sequence course is designed to give students an introduction to the essentials of psychological testing, psychological batteries, report writing, how to give feedback and recommendations to clients, and ethical issues related to psychological assessment. Instruments covered will include the most up-to-date versions appropriate to use in Japan for instruments, such as WISC, WAIS, Rorschach, and drawing tests (e.g., HTP, DAP). Relevant multicultural issues in Japan will also be discussed.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY60050; PSY65810 must be completed prior to PSY65820
  
  • PSY66050 - Introduction to Integrative Psychology

    (2 units)
    Systems of psychology are tied indelibly to the history of ideas and social contexts. This course covers past and current social, scientific and ethical ways of knowing. A willingness to see the truth in different traditions, through different value systems, different perceptions of reality, different forms of relationships, different spiritual paths- and to see this diversity enhancing all our lives-is a postmodern value. A postmodern psychology, inclusive of these diverse ideas about identity, values and health, would be an integrative psychology.
  
  • PSY66070 - Family Psychology

    (3 units)
    Focuses on teaching basic systems-based concepts to be used in the practice of Family Psychology.
  
  • PSY66080 - Community Clinical Issues (MCCP Emphasis)

    (3 units)
    In this course students learn about (1) the domain of community psychology and what a community orientation to clinical psychology is, (2) the intersection between multicultural issues and a community approach to psychology, (3) the basic concepts of a community-clinical approach, such as an ecological orientation and an emphasis on prevention/health promotion and (4) the varying methodologies of a community-clinical approach, such as mental health education, consultation, community development and social action.
  
  • PSY66120 - Introduction to Health Psychology

    (2 units)
    Introduces students to behavioral medicine/health psychology through a series of lectures on various topics within the field.
  
  • PSY66200 - Introduction to Behavioral Medicine/Health Service Psychology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the emerging fields of behavioral medicine and health psychology. Surveys the areas of epidemiology, stress and health, personality factors in health and illness, chronic pain, health promotion and management of chronic illness.
  
  • PSY66220 - Clinical Psychophysiology and Biofeedback

    (3 units)
    An introduction to physiological measurement as it pertains to psychological functioning; an introduction to clinical training in biofeedback and self-regulation techniques. Follows BCIA blueprint of knowledge.
    Prerequisites: PSY66200 and either PSY61050 or Biological Foundations Comprehensive Exam
  
  • PSY66230 - Mental Health Administration

    (1 unit)
    Explores the characteristics necessary for carrying out administrative functions in mental health programs. Attention will be given to various management styles and to management tasks such as planning, staffing and dealing with money and power issues.
  
  • PSY66310 - Introduction to Clinical Forensic Psychology

    (2 units)
    Overview of psychologist’s role as an expert witness, considers ethics and issues related to forensic consultation.
  
  • PSY66310A - Clinical Forensic Psychology Lab

    (1 unit)
    This course is designed to provide students a practical and hands on learning opportunity to conducting forensic evaluations as a supplement to the more theoretical approach introduced in PSY6631. Students will be directly exposed to psychological assessment measures that are utilized in forensic evaluations and will be provided the opportunity to administer, score, interpret, and write up assessment results. Areas of focus will include specialized psycho-legal assessments commonly conducted within the criminal, civil, family, and juvenile justice systems. Students will also learn and receive feedback on report writing in the context of forensic cases.
    Prerequisites: PSY66310
  
  • PSY66313 - Introduction to Clinical Forensic Psychology

    (3 units)
    This course introduces to students a broad perspective of the field of forensic psychology and is designed to promote an understanding of the relationship between psychology and the law by showing how psychological research, theory, and assessment can inform and be involved in the legal process. This course will examine the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists within the criminal, civil, family, and juvenile court systems, and will include overviews of landmark cases and relevant research. The course will also cover legal and ethical considerations and issues that arise within the field of forensic psychology, as well as the different types of evaluations and appropriate assessment procedures to be used when working with both children and adults to answer a variety of referral questions in the various court systems. Review of case records, conducting appropriate evaluations for courts, consulting in cases, evaluating other evaluators, report writing, and testifying in court are all topics to be covered. This course will include case studies, practical examples, and examples of court testimony in different types of cases. This course is also designed to provide students a practical and hands-on learning opportunity to conduct forensic evaluations. Students will be directly exposed to psychological assessment measures that are utilized in forensic evaluations and will be provided the opportunity to administer, score, interpret, and write up assessment results. Areas of focus will include specialized psycho-legal assessments commonly conducted within the criminal, civil, family, and juvenile justice systems. Students will also learn and receive feedback on report writing in the context of forensic cases.
  
  • PSY66330 - Psychology and Family Law

    (3 units)
    This course will help students interface as psychologists with the juvenile and family court systems.
  
  • PSY66360 - Introduction to Clinical Forensic Psychology and Forensic Ethics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to Clinical Forensic Psychology focuses on the interface between clinical psychology and the legal system. The course focuses on the role of the clinical psychologist within the context of the justice system as an evaluator, treatment provider, and consultant. This course will also cover the unique ethical considerations for those working within the field of forensics, with forensic clientele, and/or when working in the legal system.
  
  • PSY66370 - Clinical Forensic Psychology and Forensic Ethics

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on the interface between clinical psychology and the legal system. It covers the role of the clinical psychologist within the context of the justice system as an evaluator, treatment provider, and consultant. The course also covers the unique ethical considerations for those working within the field of forensics, with forensic clientele, and/or when working in the legal system.
  
  • PSY66380 - Grief and Loss in Clinical Counseling

    (2 units)
    This course addresses theories and counseling techniques related to death and dying, grief and loss including: multicultural and international issues in death, grief and loss. The course includes didactic, discussion, and experiential learning.
  
  • PSY66390 - Introduction to Clinical Forensic Psychology

    (3 units)
    Overview of psychologist’s role as an expert witness, considers ethics and issues related to forensic consultation.
  
  • PSY66430 - Cross-Cultural:

    (2 units)
    (Topics vary)

    1. The Holocaust - To become a student of an event of this magnitude requires willingness to think the unthinkable and bear the unbearable in a desperate attempt to understand the unfathomable. A healthy percentage of class time on discussion of assigned readings by historians, rabbis, survivors, German officers, poets, philosophers, essayists and the occasional psychologist. Prerequisite: PSY66050 .
    2. Psychology and Spirituality
    3. Hispanic History - To familiarize students with major trends in the history and culture of Mexico from pre-Columbian to present. Requires student seminar papers on subjects including: Mexican literature, politics, art, economic and social problems, historical figures.
    4. Ritual and Healing – Participants will seek scholarly and psychological understanding of the functions of ritual in past and contemporary cultures (especially as regards identify formation, place, life passages, grieving and meaning making). Mastery of Mircea Eliade’s and Victor Turner’s concepts applied to specific formation and mindful use of rituals - cultural, personal and professional.
    5. East-West Psychologies
    6. Psychology of Religions
    7. Critical Issues in Latin America (taught in Mexico City)

  
  • PSY66432B - Cross Cultural: East-West Psychologies

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY66432E - Cross Cultural: Psychology Of Religions

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY66432F - Cross Cultural: Ritual And Healing

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY66432G - Cross-Cultural: The Holocaust

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY66440 - Ecology/Psychology

    (2 units)
    Explores the domain of psychology which emphasizes the interdependence of social, cultural, physical, spiritual and psychological dynamics. Studying “wholeness and health” from a systems perspective combines traditional healing wisdoms and new paradigms in the context of social evolution. This psychology addresses the meaning and quality of our personal, social and global relationships. It addresses the effect of contemporary environments on health and behavior, as well as the effects of human behavior on the environment.
  
  • PSY66450 - Spanish for the Psychologist

    (2 units)
    Introductory Spanish language course with emphasis on phrases that might occur and be useful in a clinical setting. (Course offered occasionally) Prior Spanish not required.
  
  • PSY66460 - Transpersonal Psychology

    (2 units)
    Implicit to transpersonal psychology is the premise that psychological health overlaps the spiritual journey towards more inclusive consciousness. Transpersonal psychology studies: (i) some assumptions of orthodox, western psychology; (ii) the interstices of physical and spiritual universe; (iii) meditation and states of consciousness; (iv) yoga psychology; (v) the autonomous psyche; (vi) symbolic language; and (vii) creativity. The seminar will also introduce current research methodologies and will provide participants the opportunity to explore their own ways of mediating purpose and meaning.
  
  • PSY66470 - Jung and the Shadow

    (2 units)
    Introduction to C.G. Jung’s archetypal and analytic psychology, theories of personality, dream interpretation, use of symbols and individuation. Key texts and contemporary examples will focus on personal, professional and cultural aspects of Jung’s ideas of the trickster archetype and shadow.
    Prerequisites: PSY66050
  
  • PSY66540 - Psychology of Ethnic Diversity:

    (3 units)


    Mental Health Perspectives in India - This is a course focused in the mental health needs of international communities, particularly those from India populations.  This course will draw on the experiential aspects of immersion education of participants visiting Indian communities and cultures.

    Latino - The course provides an overview of major cultural psychology issues related to Latino populations in the United States. It provides exposure to the diverse experiences of Latinos and Latinas in multiple settings and to the role of history, identity, culture, intergroup relations, social context, and other factors in shaping those experiences, including development, social behavior, and mental and physical health.

     
    Prerequisites: PSY61290 and PSY71610

  
  • PSY67000 - Data Analysis

    (1 unit)
    Investigation of a particular topic, problem, or issue in psychology. Area selected for study varies each session.
  
  • PSY67010 - Group Counseling Theories and Techniques

    (3 units)
    Group counseling theories and techniques, including developmental stage theories, principles of group dynamics, therapeutic factors of group counseling, group process components, group leadership styles and approaches, group counseling methods, current research and literature and evaluation of effectiveness.
    Prerequisites: PSY67050
    Co-requisite: PSY67280
  
  • PSY67020 - Research Methods

    (3 units)
    Applied research methods and evaluation to provide basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods; use of research to inform evidence-based practice; statistical analysis; ethical/legal considerations; needs assessment, program evaluation; presenting research pertinent to professional counseling. Lecture, discussion, and experiential learning.
    Prerequisites: PSY67050
    Co-requisite: PSY67610
  
  • PSY67030 - Career Development Theories and Techniques

    (3 units)
    This course addresses career development theories and counseling techniques including: career decision-making models; interrelationships between work, family, and other factors; multicultural and international issues in career development; use of career information and assessments in individual and group counseling. Lecture, discussion, and experiential learning.
  
  • PSY67040 - Theories and Techniques of Clinical Counseling Practice

    (3 units)
    This course orients the counselor to the various theories upon which the counseling field was founded, e.g., Psychodynamic, Adlerian & Jungian, Cognitive-Behavioral, Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy, Existential-Humanistic, Logotherapy/Gestalt, Feminist Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Positive Psychology/Wellness/Solution-Focused approaches and Developmental and Integrative Therapy. Students will develop an essential understanding of the major theories and their empirical support. Students will analyze their own intentions for selecting the field of counseling and the ways in which their worldview influences their selection of a counseling theory. Students will be able to critically analyze the various schools of therapy and utilize the theories in a culturally competent manner. Attention will be given to outcome assessment and integrating practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice.
  
  • PSY67050 - Professional, Legal, & Ethical Issues in Clinical Counseling

    (3 units)
    Overview of critical professional issues, ethical and legal standards of counseling practice. Experiential and problem-based learning including personal and professional matters regarding general practice of counseling, related ethical and legal issues, professional communication, client-counselor relationships, and advocacy processes.
  
  • PSY67070 - Sexuality and Sex Therapy for Clinical Counseling

    (2 units)


    Human sexuality issues will be explored, including the social construction of sex, gender, and sexuality; physiological, psychological, and social cultural variables associated with sexual behavior; assessment and intervention in mental health counseling practice.

     

  
  • PSY67090 - Human Development

    (3 units)
    Principles and practices of human lifespan development as they relate to the counseling processes and strategies. Areas addressed include situational and environmental factors that affect normal and abnormal behavior; disability; developmental crises; psychopathology. Practical application of strategies is incorporated.
  
  • PSY67110 - Couple Counseling

    (3 units)
    Systems theory therapies and practices relative to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of couples. Explores cognitive, affective, interactional, and systemic theories of human behavior and change while examining dynamics of privilege and oppression as related to couples.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040
  
  • PSY67140 - Assessment in Clinical Counseling

    (3 units)
    A survey of major assessment techniques in Clinical Counseling practice, including intellectual, personality, career, and couple and family. Emphasis is on administering and interpreting major assessment instruments used by counselors to aid in the provision of culturally appropriate counseling.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67280, PSY67610
  
  • PSY67160 - Community Mental Health for Clinical Counseling

    (3 units)
    Integrated theories, practices of community mental health (CMH) system: development and implementation of CMH at local, national, international levels; evidence-based treatments; levels of care; characteristics of system partners; financing/cost-containment methods; research, program evaluation; legal, ethical and social justice issues.
  
  • PSY67200 - Advanced Psychotherapy

    (2 units)
    This course is a follow-up to PSY6520 for first year Clinical PsyD students. Focus is on application of therapeutic skills to specific populations and development of advanced skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention.
    Prerequisites: PSY65200/65210 and PSY65230
    (San Diego)
  
  • PSY67203 - Advanced Psychotherapy

    (3 units)
    This course is a follow-up to PSY6520 for first year Clinical PsyD students. Focus is on application of therapeutic skills to specific populations and development of advanced skills in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and intervention.
    Prerequisites: PSY65200/65210 and PSY65230 (San Diego)
  
  • PSY67220 - Intercultural Awareness Development

    (3 units)
    Multicultural counseling theories and techniques, including counselor’s roles in developing racial, ethnic, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious/spiritual and international awareness and identity development. Experientially examines intentional and unintentional oppression and privilege, promotes social justice advocacy, and develops competencies in addressing biases.
  
  • PSY67230 - Advanced Psychopathology for Clinical Counseling

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the assessment, diagnosis, etiology, prevention and treatment of mental disorders and differential diagnosis using the DSM-5-TR and related information. Provides a framework for understanding the range of personality and behavioral disorders, systematic treatment planning, interviewing, incorporation of resilience and cultural competence, and short-and long-term interventions.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67090
  
  • PSY67250 - Crisis and Trauma for Clinical Counselors

    (3 units)
    Introduction to effective crisis and trauma counselling incorporating the following: crisis theory; cognitive, affective behavioral, and neurological effects associated with trauma; brief and long-term approaches; assessment strategies; principles of intervention for individuals with mental/emotional disorders during crises or disasters.
    Prerequisites: PSY67280
  
  • PSY67280 - Observation and Interviewing in Counseling

    (3 units)
    Counseling and psychotherapeutic theories and techniques, including counseling process in a multicultural society, orientation to wellness and prevention, selection of appropriate counseling interventions, current professional research and practice, and multidisciplinary crisis and disaster response.
  
  • PSY67310 - Counseling Emergency Responders

    (2 units)
    This purpose of this course is to examine the unique mental health needs of emergency responders. Counseling emergency responders requires a thorough knowledge of not only counseling strategies, but of the emotions, experiences, and realities that emergency responders face each day. Emphasis is placed on the influence of the emergency responder culture, ethical issues, and critical incidents.
  
  • PSY67340A - Clinical Counseling Practicum

    (1 unit)
    The first of the sequence of supervised field experiences in an approved mental health setting for at least 10 weeks, for a minimum of 100 hours, with 40 direct client contact hours at an approved clinical mental health site. Includes weekly 2-hour supervision class in addition to weekly individual/group supervision at the site.
    Prerequisites: COU67130/PSY6713, COU67260/PSY6726, Permission of Program Director
    Co-requisite: PSY67330
  
  • PSY67420 - Chemical Dependence for Clinical Counseling

    (3 units)
    The course will examine counseling techniques in chemical dependency treatment within the context of individual, group, and family therapy, covering etiology, diagnosis, assessment, evaluation, and treatment planning. Cultural context, legal and ethical issues, advocacy, and community resources will be discussed.
    Prerequisites: PSY67280, PSY67040
  
  • PSY67430A - Clinical Counseling Internship

    (3 units)
    A continuation of field experience advanced to a more intensive supervised practical training for the counselor-in-training at an approved mental health setting over several months documenting at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. Weekly clinical supervision consisting of 2-hour seminar (group supervision) in additional to individual site supervision with qualified supervisors. This supervised experience helps counselors-in-training develop the competencies, skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection.
    Prerequisites: PSY67340A, Permission of Program Director
  
  • PSY67430B - Clinical Counseling Internship

    (3 units)
    A continuation of field experience advanced to a more intensive supervised practical training for the counselor-in-training at an approved mental health setting over several months documenting at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. Weekly clinical supervision consisting of 2-hour seminar (group supervision) in additional to individual site supervision with qualified supervisors. This supervised experience helps counselors-in-training develop the competencies, skills, methods, and procedures in counseling practice: building and maintaining the therapeutic relationship; professional, legal, multicultural, and ethical issues including abuse reporting; case conceptualization, and treatment planning; case management and record keeping; self-monitoring and self-reflection.
    Prerequisites: PSY67340A, Permission of Program Director
  
  • PSY67560 - Psychopharmacology

    (3 units)
    General principles of psychopharmacology, an overview of neurochemistry and a rational framework for the use of psychoactive drugs, concentrating principally on behavior correlates. The use of psychopharmacological agents in psychotherapy and their phenomenology; substance abuse symptoms and consequences; the relationship between the psychologist and the physician in medication management.
  
  • PSY67610 - Practicum in Clinical Counseling

    (1 unit)
    The first of the sequence of supervised field experiences in an approved mental health setting for at least 10 weeks, for a minimum of 100 hours at the site, with 40 direct client contact hours. Includes a weekly 2 hour supervision class on campus in addition to weekly individual/group supervision at the site.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67280, PSY67050, PSY67220, Permission of Program Director
  
  • PSY67610A - Practicum in Clinical Counseling I

    (0.5 units)
    Experience in a mental health setting for 15 to 20 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67050, PSY67280, PSY67220, PSY67420, PSY67160, PSY67140, PSY67090
  
  • PSY67610B - Practicum in Clinical Counseling II

    (0.5 units)
    Experience in a mental health setting for 15 to 20 hours per week.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67050, PSY67280, PSY67220, PSY67420, PSY67160, PSY67140, PSY67090
  
  • PSY67620 - Clinical Counseling Internship

    (3 units)
    A continuation of the field experience provided by PSY6761. An intensive supervised practical training for the counseling student in an approved mental health setting over two semesters for a total of at least 600 hours, with a minimum of 240 direct client contact hours. A weekly 2-hour seminar (group supervision) will complement this on-the-job training program.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67280, PSY67050, PSY67220, PSY67610, Permission of Program Director
  
  • PSY67860 - Motivational Interviewing

    (2 units)
    Motivation Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counseling approach designed to help reduce ambivalence and elicit behavioral change. This course will focus on the history, theory, research, and practice of MI, including empirical findings in the field that lends support to its efficacy. The course will examine the theoretical underpinnings, the four processes of MI, and the spirit of MI. Students will be expected to demonstrate core communication skills associated with MI and integrate other essential elements of MI into clinical practice.
  
  • PSY67990 - Practicum Extension

    (1 unit)
    Allow completion of practicum hours with faculty supervision during placement in a vetted mental health setting.
    Prerequisites: PSY67040, PSY67050, PSY67220, PSY67280, PSY67420, PSY67160, PSY67140, PSY67090
  
  • PSY69910 - Master’s Paper in Clinical Psychology

    (1 unit)
    This two-part course is designed to assist the students in the preparation of a paper that reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, and proposes practical application in an area relevant to the practice in clinical psychology. The paper must integrate relevant multicultural issues and include an evidence based practice perspective.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY60050; PSY69910 must be completed prior to PSY69920
  
  • PSY69920 - Master’s Paper in Clinical Psychology

    (1 unit)
    This two-part course is designed to assist the students in the preparation of a paper that reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, and proposes practical application in an area relevant to the practice in clinical psychology. The paper must integrate relevant multicultural issues and include an evidence based practice perspective.
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; completion of PSY60050; PSY69910 must be completed prior to PSY69920
  
  • PSY70020 - Program Development

    (2 units)
    This course provides an introduction and overview of the theory and methods of program development and evaluation, with an emphasis on Social, Mental and Public Health programs.
  
  • PSY70030 - PsyD Research Proposal Design

    (3 units)
    Year-long seminar to assist PsyD students in development of researchable questions, critical literature review and preparation of clinical dissertation proposals. Students are encouraged to select sections of the seminar based on compatibility of their research interests with the expertise of the faculty teaching the seminar. Sample research proposal design class topics include: multicultural/ international research; case study approaches; health psychology; gender studies; migration and clinical interventions. Credit for the course requires completion of the dissertation proposal orals and additional semesters of PSY7005/PSY7006 must be taken if the student has not finished proposal orals at the end of PSY 7003 and PSY 7004. 
     
    Prerequisites: PSY60110, PSY60120
  
  • PSY70040 - PsyD Research Proposal Design

    (3 units)
    Year-long seminar to assist PsyD students in development of researchable questions, critical literature review and preparation of clinical dissertation proposals. Students are encouraged to select sections of the seminar based on compatibility of their research interests with the expertise of the faculty teaching the seminar. Sample research proposal design class topics include: multicultural/ international research; case study approaches; health psychology; gender studies; migration and clinical interventions.
    Prerequisites: PSY60110, PSY60120 and PSY70030
  
  • PSY70050 - PsyD Research Proposal Design

    (1 unit)
    Year-long seminar to assist PsyD students in development of researchable questions, critical literature review and preparation of clinical dissertation proposals. Students are encouraged to select sections of the seminar based on compatibility of their research interests with the expertise of the faculty teaching the seminar. Sample research proposal design class topics include: multicultural/ international research; case study approaches; health psychology; gender studies; migration and clinical interventions. Credit for the course requires completion of the dissertation proposal orals and additional semesters of PSY70050 /PSY70060  must be taken if the student has not finished proposal orals at the end of PSY70030  and PSY70040 .
    Prerequisites: PSY60110, PSY60120
  
  • PSY70060 - PsyD Research Proposal Design

    (1 unit)
    Year-long seminar to assist PsyD students in development of researchable questions, critical literature review and preparation of clinical dissertation proposals. Students are encouraged to select sections of the seminar based on compatibility of their research interests with the expertise of the faculty teaching the seminar. Sample research proposal design class topics include: multicultural/ international research; case study approaches; health psychology; gender studies; migration and clinical interventions. Credit for the course requires completion of the dissertation proposal orals and additional semesters of PSY70050 /PSY70060  must be taken if the student has not finished proposal orals at the end of PSY70030  and PSY70040 .
    Prerequisites: PSY60110, PSY60120
  
  • PSY70100 - Foundations of Measurement

    (2 units)
    This course covers concepts involved in designing and evaluating measurement devices in clinical psychology. Course content addresses classical and contemporary approaches to concepts of reliability and validity, including multi-trait-multi-method approaches to validation.

    Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY60220
  
  • PSY70120 - Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention

    (1 unit)
    This course will discuss the issue of suicide from a global perspective, address risk factors unique to particular populations, and outline considerations for clinicians in the assessment and treatment of the suicidal client. Suicide prevention measures will also be discussed both from an individual client treatment perspective and as a global societal concern.
  
  • PSY70130 - PhD Research Seminar I (2nd Year)

    (3 units)
    Required research course for second year PhD students. Goal of the year is to complete the First Research Project.
    Prerequisites: PSY60210, PSY60220, PSY60260, PSY60160
    See PSY 6016 for further information on research seminars.
  
  • PSY70140 - PhD Research Seminar II (2nd Year)

    (3 units)
    Required research course for second year PhD students. Goal of the year is to complete the First Research Project.
    Prerequisites: PSY60210/60220, PSY60260, PSY60160
    See PSY 6016 for further information on research seminars.
  
  • PSY70310 - Qualitative Methods

    (2 units)
    This course explores the major techniques involved in qualitative research design. The course outlines the role of qualitative research in mental health and clinical psychology; and demonstrates how qualitative methods can be used to explore a wide range of clinically relevant phenomena.
  
  • PSY70320 - Ethnography

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY70330 - Phenomenology

    (2 units)
    This course explores the major technique involved in phenomenology. The course outlines the role of phenomenological research in mental health and clinical psychology; and demonstrates how phenomenological methods can be used to explore a wide range of clinically relevant phenomena.
  
  • PSY70340 - Advanced Methods: Grounded Theory Interpretive Methods

    (2 units)
  
  • PSY70350 - Evidence Based Methods: Meta-Analysis

    (2 units)
    Advanced methods course on Meta-Analysis – including issues and design of evidence-based treatment research and to create the methodology, results, tables, and discussion sections for a scholarly article related to a meta-analysis research project.
    Prerequisites: PSY60510, PSY60520
  
  • PSY70360 - Advanced Multivariate Statistics

    (2 units)
    The course presents multivariate research methods as relevant to the study of mental health issues. The course provides more advanced knowledge regarding statistical methods and is part of the sequence of research methods courses.
  
  • PSY70370 - Structural Equation Modeling

    (2 units)
    This is a practical course in theory testing. Designs and statistical procedures using structural equation modeling (SEM) will be presented in lectures and each student will design and complete five mini studies. Competency of the scientific procedure will be accomplished by the student creating hypotheses, gathering possible refuting data, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results in terms of the hypothesis and finally posing alternative hypothesis.
  
  • PSY70380 - Advanced Methods: Logistic Regression

    (2 units)
    Advanced methods course on logistic regression - including the basic principles of logistic regression, interpretation of literature, and final research project using logistic regression with SPSS. Final project includes writing up results in a formal paper. This course is part of the sequence of research methods courses.
    Prerequisites: PSY60510, PSY60520
  
  • PSY70450 - Dissertation Proposal Development

    (1.5 units)
    This course is designed to provide students with the methodological tools as well as the knowledge and skills required to develop a research based dissertation proposal. There are four primary goals. 1) to learn to formulate a relevant research question appropriate for a dissertation in clinical psychology; 2) to learn to develop the methodology for conducting a research study, and 3) to understand the principles of conducting ethically responsible research taking into account multicultural and diversity concerns.
  
  • PSY71020 - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression

    (3 units)
    Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an empirically supported eight-week intervention for the treatment of chronic depression and the prevention of depression relapse. Research on MBCT has found significantly reduced relapse rates for people with a history of depression that have participated in the program. Mindfulness based practices have demonstrated impressive scientific efficacy and are increasingly becoming integrated into professional practice (e.g., mental health, medical care, education, business, law). Training is needed as mental health students and professionals are increasingly called upon to deliver mindfulness approaches. Students who complete the course will be prepared to deliver the course.
  
  • PSY71060 - Biological Foundations of Clinical Practice

    (3 to 4 units)
    This course focuses on topics in the neurosciences that have direct clinical and forensic implications and applications. The course is divided into four main sections: neuropsychology (anatomy and physiology of the brain and autonomic nervous system, neuro-maturation, commonly encountered neurologic disorders that present with psychiatric symptoms), neurobiology of psychiatric disorders (with a focus on anxiety, depression and psychological trauma, psychosomatic medicine; also addressed are treatment implications derived from this body of research), the neuroscience perspectives on psychotherapy and medical disorders that present with psychiatric symptomatology.
  
  • PSY71063 - Biological Foundations of Clinical Practice

    (3 units)
    This course focuses on topics in the neurosciences that have direct clinical and forensic implications and applications. The course is divided into four main sections: neuropsychology (anatomy and physiology of the brain and autonomic nervous system, neuro-maturation, commonly encountered neurologic disorders that present with psychiatric symptoms), neurobiology of psychiatric disorders (with a focus on anxiety, depression and psychological trauma, psychosomatic medicine; also addressed are treatment implications derived from this body of research), the neuroscience perspectives on psychotherapy and medical disorders that present with psychiatric symptomatology.
  
  • PSY71122 - History & Systems of Psychology

    (2 units)
    The history and development of psychology to the present. Principles of the classical “schools” of Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt Psychology and psychoanalysis are presented and compared, with emphasis on their relevance and contributions to contemporary psychology. Includes a discussion of the history of professional psychology including the development of applied specialties including clinical and industrial-organizational psychology.
  
  • PSY71123 - History & Systems of Psychology

    (3 units)
    The history and development of psychology to the present. Principles of the classical “schools” of Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt Psychology and psychoanalysis are presented and compared, with emphasis on their relevance and contributions to contemporary psychology. Includes a discussion of the history of professional psychology including the development of applied specialties including clinical and industrial-organizational psychology.
  
  • PSY71150 - Psychopharmacology

    (2 units)
    This course introduces graduates to the principles of psychopharmacology as applied in a clinical setting and will help graduates understand the mechanisms of action of the various classes of psychotropic medication used in the treatment and/or management of clinical disorders.
  
  • PSY71230 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

    (1 unit)
    This course series is designed to increase knowledge, and skills related to working from a perspective that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion. Students will explore concepts including, but not limited to: systemic racism and oppression, intersectionality, invisible and visible identities, implicit bias, and microaggressions. The four modules in this course series (PSY61230 , PSY61241 , PSY71230 , PSY81230  ) are sequential, offering a progressively more experiential and reflective study of the nature of identity in the context of a system of power and privilege. Throughout the courses, particular emphasis will be placed on how to incorporate a social justice orientation into the role of a practicing and professional psychologist.
    Prerequisites: PSY61230, PSY61241
 

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