PSY 7505 - Clinical and Ethical Issues

(3 units)

Taken concurrently with Field Practicum I by second year clinical PhD students and with Field Practicum II by clinical PsyD students. This seminar provides a small group format for field placement advising, discussion of agency entry issues and preparation of clinical case materials. Particular emphasis is placed on developing competency in history taking and initial interviewing, case formulation and treatment planning and the understanding of ethical and professional issues in the context of field work.
Prerequisites: PSY 6528 (PhD students)