Psychology

Courses

PSYC 4330G - VIOLENCE IN COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES

PSYC 4381G - INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS

This course is designed to extend coverage, beyond that provided in PSYC 3381, of the statistical analyses commonly used in the behavioral sciences and other fields. Topics may include repeated measures analysis of variance, factorial analysis of variance, linear regression, multiple regression, discriminate analysis, and some nonparametric procedures. The focus is on conceptual understanding, selecting the appropriate statistic for a research design, using SPSS for data analysis, and interpreting the results of the analysis. Prerequisite: Undergraduate or graduate level course in statistics. Offered: Spring

PSYC 5315G - CHILD WELFARE

Same as PSYC 5315G & SOCI 5315G.

PSYC 5316G - SERVICES TO CHILDREN EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE

Same as SOCI 5316G and SOWK 5316G.

PSYC 5330G - VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION

Overview of strategies for prevention of violence, including development of skills necessary to intervene with people whose lives have been affected by violence. Emphasis on children ages 0-6. Same as SOCI 5330G and SOWK 5330G. Offered: Summer, Spring

PSYC 5361G - SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Consent of instructor and advanced standing

PSYC 5363G - MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING

Overview of mental disorders that commonly affect the elderly population, as well as assessment and treatments/interventions. Prevention and mental health programs that promote the quality of life of elders, mental health policy and implications for the education and training of professionals who work with elders will also be addressed. Offered: Spring of even years.

PSYC 5365G - DEATH, DYING AND GRIEF

Acquaint students with a variety of issues related to the needs and dynamics of dying and grieving persons, as well as one's own role as a concerned care giver, family member, friend or professional. Equal emphasis on death/process of dying and grief/bereavement issues, exploring dimensions of and means to support and help others as they grieve. Prerequisite: Junior level or above or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall

PSYC 5368G - SOCIOLOGY OF AGING

Same as SOWK 5368G and SOCI 5368G

PSYC 5371G - ADULT LEARNING:THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES

Examination of the principles of learning as they apply to the adult in the non-academic setting; emphasis on methods of program design and implementation.

PSYC 5381G - HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN COMPLEX ORGANIZATIONS

Analysis of human behavior in complex organizations such as those found in government, education, business; dynamics of human interaction within context of large, bureaucratic structures; effects on individual and on organization itself. Offered: Spring

PSYC 5385G - INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

The course introduces how scientific methods, theory, and psychological principles apply in business and industry. Topics include such areas as motivation, job satisfaction, leadership and communication theory, organizational structure, performance appraisal, personnel testing and selection, training, workplace design, and work environment. Offered:Fall

PSYC 5410G - APPLIED PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY AND BIOFEEDBACK

Introduction of biofeedback practice from several points of view: theoretical, electronic, psycho- physiological and operational. Focus on operation of biofeedback instruments. Clinical applications are reviewed. Clinical literature reviews and specific cases are presented. Lab provides hands-on instruction and practice with biofeedback instrumentation and skills. Three lecture and three lab hours per week. Offered: Summer

PSYC 6123 - SEMINAR IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Same as COUN 6123 and Offered: Summer

PSYC 6190 - SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor

PSYC 6223 - SEMINAR IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Same as COUN 6223. Offered: Summer

PSYC 6290 - SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor

PSYC 6321 - PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION

Study of the construction of measurement instruments, including specification of the test purpose, generation of the form and content of test items, item try-out and analysis, standardization of test administration and scoring procedures, assessment of test reliability and validity, and establishment of test norms. Fee: $25 Offered: Fall

PSYC 6322 - PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Assessment of individual through interpretation and integration of most frequently used measures of personality and various other diagnostic screening instruments that examine depression anxiety and social factor impact. Prerequisites: PSYC 6321, PSYC 6442 or EDUC 6345 or EDUC 6346 Fee: $75

Offered: Fall

PSYC 6323 - SEMINAR IN COUNSELOR EDUCATION

Same as COUN 6323. Offered: Summer

PSYC 6324 - ACHIEVEMENT TESTING AND INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT

Overview of recommended norm reference test of individual achievement; Covers individualized administration scoring, interpretation and report writing for diagnostic purpose and academic program planning. Discusses formal and informal procedures and processes involved in psycoeducational testing and implications for intervention. Prerequisite: PSYC 6442 Fee $50.00 Offered:Summer

PSYC 6325 - VOCATIONAL AND APTITUDE ASSESSMENT

Same as COUN 6325. Offered: Spring Fee: $50

PSYC 6345 - ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION:STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES

Same as: EDUC 6345 and SPED 6345. Fee:25.00

PSYC 6353 - CAREER RESOURCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Same as COUN 6353.

PSYC 6358 - LIFE PLANNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Vocational choice theory, career choice and lifestyle, sources of occupational and educational information and career decision-making processes. Includes a personal career assessment battery. Same as COUN 6358. Fee: $50 Offered: Fall, Summer

PSYC 6359 - APPLIED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Same as COUN 6359 and EDUC 6359. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 6370 - PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SPANISH

Spanish vocabulary and language skills needed for working in mental health settings. Focus on proficiency required for conducting psychotherapy and psychological assessments with Spanish dominant populations and professional presentation. Prerequisite: Facility in oral Spanish determined by the OLLU Spanish Oral Proficiency Assessment. Offered:Spring

PSYC 6380 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND PROCEDURES

Overview of research designs in psychological research. Students prepare a complete research proposal and conduct a comprehensive literature review of a research topic. Emphasis upon critical evaluation and application of published research findings. Prerequisites: Enrolled in M.S. in Psychology or PsyD program or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall, Summer.

PSYC 6390 - SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor

PSYC 6442 - PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT: COGNITIVE TESTING

Supervised training in administration, scoring, interpretation and reporting of various intellectual assessment instruments and methods. Same as EDUC 6442. Fee: $50 Offered: Fall and Spring

PSYC 6490 - SELECTED TOPICS IS PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor

PSYC 6690 - SELECTED TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In-depth study of specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor

PSYC 7333 - PSYCHOPATHOLOGY: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING

Definition, description and diagnosis of mental disorders according to DSM and other classification systems. Focus on the individual in family and cultural contexts. Will cover the administration of mental status exams and the development of treatment plans based on diagnostic categories.

Same as COUN 7333 Offered: Spring

PSYC 7351 - LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Social development of the individual as a process;ecological and ecological and familial settings for development as they interact with genetic and physiological patterns of growth and change. Same as COUN 7351. Offered: Fall, Summer

PSYC 8299 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Supervised experience in the practical application and integration of principles and techniques of school psychology in a selected educational or clinical setting. On-site supervision will be supplemented by a weekly seminar with school psychology faculty. Requires 1200 total hours of direct and indirect services. May be completed on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) over two semesters or half-time basis (20 hours per week) over four semesters. Must complete a total of six semester hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 8398 Offered Fall, Spring Fee: $50

PSYC 8301 - GROUP AND FAMILY PROCESSES

Focus upon understanding group process and facilitation. Review of strategies for prevention of interpersonal and systems dysfuntion utilizing communication groups, family enrichment, parenting groups, etc. Same as COUN 8301. Offered: Spring, Summer

PSYC 8302 - COUNSELING THEORIES:METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

Current approaches in psychological counseling; key concepts, therapeutic techniques and applications of theories, basic ethical and personal issues in the counseling context. Same as COUN 8302. Offered: Fall

PSYC 8303 - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: SKILLS AND ISSUES

Investigation of professional issues relevant to ethics, professional organizations, family law, certification and licensure, and finance relative to practice. Same as COUN 8303 Offered: Spring, Summer. (Summer section 0002 for School Psychology students only)

PSYC 8319 - THESIS

See University Thesis Guidelines

PSYC 8325 - NEUROBEHAVIORAL PRINCIPLES

General principles of neuroscience, effects of brain function on human behavior. Includes overview of physiological and sensorimotor system functions. Brief overview of psychopharmacological intervention framework. Offered: Fall

PSYC 8331 - LANGUAGE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL VARIABLES IN INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENTS WITH LATINOS

Ethnically sensitive practices and delivery of services to Latinos. Issues related to language psychosocial variables in interviews and assessment of social and psychological well-being. Prerequisites: PSYC 6322, PSYC 8352 and PSYC 8356 Offered: Fall

PSYC 8342 - MEDICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY

Same as SPED 6342 and SOWK 8342. Offered: Fall, Summer

PSYC 8343 - PROJECTIVE TECHNIQUES IN TESTING

Administration scoring, interpretation, and report writing for projective testing including drawings, apperception tests and various informal techniques;Basic introduction to the Rorschach Inkblot system; Developing integrative and interpretational strategies.

Prerequisite: PSYC 6322 or PSYC 9322, PSYC 6442 Fee:$75 Offered:Spring

PSYC 8350 - FOUNDATIONS OF FAMILY THERAPY

Explores the founding of the family therapy movement and its early leaders. Theorists covered include Virginia Satir, Carl Whitaker, Murray Bowen, Salvador Minuchin and Jay Haley. Offered: Spring

PSYC 8351 - SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO COUNSELING I

Introduction to recently developed models of systemic theories. Emphasis on brief, postmodern models. Offered: Fall

PSYC 8352 - PRE-PRATICUM COUNSELING LABORATORY: BASIC INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Approaches to systemic and individual interviewing. Special attention to the beginning stages of therapy and to common presenting concerns. Laboratory preparation of students to begin practicum. Same as COUN 8352. Prerequisites: PSYC 8302, PSYC 8351 or consent of instructor Offered: Spring

PSYC 8353 - SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO COUNSELING II

Application of emerging and current trends in the mental health field to the practice of psychotherapy with individuals, families and larger systems. Course will examine a number of areas including family violence and abuse, chronic medical problems, marital issues and assessment and diagnosis of systemic problems. Particular emphasis on the effects of culture and gender on the successful delivery of mental health services. Prerequisites: PSYC 8302 and PSYC 8351 Offered: Spring

PSYC 8355 - CHILD AND ADOLESCENT COUNSELING

Analysis of factors contributing to and procedures for promoting for promoting psychological health in children and adolescents, appropriate counseling theories and interventions in the context of school and family systems. Same as COUN 8355. Prerequisitie: PSYC 8351 or consent of instructor Offered: Fall, Summer

PSYC 8356 - NORMAL FAMILY PROCESSES ACROSS CULTURES

Familiarization with systems on a variety of levels and across a diversity of cultures. Emphasis on the cultural and contextual aspects of normalcy. Issues in healthy family functioning and assessment. Same as COUN 8356. Offered: Spring, Summer

PSYC 8357 - SYSTEMIC APPROACHES TO COUNSELING III

Presentation and analysis of contemporary methods in systemic therapy. Emphasis on development of a meta-theoretical perspective in psychotherapies in general and systemic therapies in particular. Prerequisite: PSYC 8353 or PSYC 9334 or consent of instructor Offered: Fall

PSYC 8361 - THEORIES OF LEARNING

Overview of theories and principles of learning in Psychology; Topics include cognitive development, the role of memory, information processing, perception and motivation in learning; Explores techniques and methods employed in development of learning styles. Reviews all of the major theories of learning in Psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 8325 Offered: Summer

PSYC 8371 - CONSULTATION IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Overview of consultation services in schools; various models for consultation, including skills and strategies with parents, teachers, administrators and other professional trends in research and practice. Offered: Summer

PSYC 8372 - OPERATION AND ORGANIZATION IN SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Organizational structure of schools; role definition and function of various personnel including the specialist in school psychology (LSSP); Review of Special programming, legal guidelines and IDEA requirements; Overview of federal, state, and local school governance; Operational variables that impact service delivery. Offered: Spring

PSYC 8375 - PRACTICUM LAB: COUNSELING SKILLS IN SCHOOL SETTINGS

Overview and application of psychological counseling skills for individual and groups in schools; Includes overview of brief techniques and approaches used in systems as well as other individual theoretical approaches and techniques appropriate for use in schools. Prerequisites: PSYC 8388 and PSYC 8351 Offered: Spring

PSYC 8388 - PRE-PRACTICUM LABORATORY:SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTION FRAMEWORK

Primary skills and processes in school settings for the practice of School Psychology procedural frameworks for assessment, counseling, consultation, and special programming eligibility; Basic terminology, mandatory documentation, and direct and indirect accountability for interventions given educational mandates of Response To Intervention (RTI) framework. Preparation for Practicum activities. Prerequisite: PSYC 6321 and PSYC 6442 Offered: Fall

PSYC 8389 - FIELD PLACEMENT FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION: LEVEL II

Supervised experience in application and integration of communication and human relations skills in appropriate field setting. Same as SOCI 8389 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8390 - PRACTICUM I

Under direct supervision of psychology faculty, students will provide psychological services to individuals, couples, and families. Student must demonstrate specific competencies according to their specialization. All students must accumulate 125 hours of direct service. Prerequisite: 18 semester hours in graduate psychology including PSYC 8302, PSYC 8351 and PSYC 8352 Fee: $20 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8391 - PRACTICUM II

Continuation of PSCY 8390. Placement at approved university and/or community sites. Requires a minimum of 20 hrs per week time commitment. All students must accumulate 125 hrs of direct service. Prerequisite: PSYC 8390 Fee: $20 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8392 - PRACTICUM III

Continuation of PSYC 8391. Placement at approved university and/or community sites. Requires a minimum of 20 hrs per week time commitment. All students must accumulate 125 hours of direct service. Prerequisite: PSYC 8391 Fee: $20 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8393 - PRACTICUM IV

Continuation of PSYC 8392. Placement at approved university and/or community sites.Requires a minimum of 20 hours per week time commitment. All students must accumulate 125 hours of direct service. Prerequisite: PSYC 8392 Fee: $20 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8398 - PRACTICUM SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Supervised experience in the practical application and integration of principles and techniques of school psychology in child clinical or educational settings. On-site supervision will be supplemented by a weekly seminar with school psychology faculty. Requires 300 hours of total direct and indirect services. Prerequisite PSYC 6322 PSYC 6342 PSYC 8352 PSYC 8355 PSYC 8371 and PSYC 8372 Fee: $20 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

PSYC 8399 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

PSYC 8430 - SOCIOCULTURAL FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING MEXICANS AND MEXICAN-AMERICANS

Immersion experience in the cultures and language of Mexico and their influence on the delivery of mental health delivery services. Includes language classes, lectures from professionals from mental health and related fields, and field trips to relevant sites. Prerequisite Student in MS in Psychology or PsyD in Counseling Psychology or consent of instructor. Fee will vary depending on cost of travel and lodging. Offered: Summer

PSYC 8499 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

PSYC 8599 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

PSYC 8619 - THESIS

See University Thesis Guidelines.

PSYC 8699 - SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP

PSYC 9101 - DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIUM I

Broad overview of issues and practices in professional psychology. Current topics such as licensure, managed health care, professional organizations, applications of current research, legal and ethical issues in counseling psychology are addressed to help develop identity as a professional psychologist. Pass/Fail. Offered: Fall

PSYC 9102 - DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY COLLOQUIUM II

PSYC 9150 - MANAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

Overview of business practices in professional psychology. Topics include: advertising and marketing a practice, managed care, record keeping practices, and supervision issues. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor Offered: Summer of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9165 - DIRECTED STUDY

Exploration of a specialized topic under faculty direction. May consist of a literature review, development and/or execution of a research project. Course may be repeated for credit when topic varies.

PSYC 9166 - SELECTED TOPICS IN COUNSELING THEORY AND PRACTICE

Specialized courses which provide intensive, specific exposures to a chosen theory, psychotherapeutic practice, client population or clinical issue. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor

PSYC 9190 - INTERNSHIP I

Supervised practice of psychology including psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, supervision, psychoeducational activities and case management at an approved site. May be completed on a full-time and half-time basis. Requires a minimum of 1900 hours and supervision by a licensed psychologist. Pass/Fail

PSYC 9191 - INTERNSHIP II

PSYC 9192 - INTERNSHIP III

Supervised practice of psychology including psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, supervision, psychoeductional activities and case management at an approved site. May be completed on a full-time and half-time basis. Requires a minimum of 1900 hours and supervision by a licensed psychologist. Pass/Fail

PSYC 9198 - DISSERTATION IV

Continuation of dissertation work for fourth and subsequent semesters. Students must continuously enroll in this until the dissertation is complete. Pass/Fail.

Prerequisite: PSYC 9395 PSYC 9396 and PSYC 9397

PSYC 9265 - DIRECTED STUDY

PSYC 9301 - THEORIES OF GROUP COUNSELING

Examination of selected theories of group psychotherapy and counseling. Includes experiential focus on process, observation and facilitation.

Prerequisite: Doctoral level and consent of instructor, PSYC 8357 or equivalent Offered: Summer of odd-numbered years

PSYC 9302 - THEORIES OF INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Examination of selected theories of psychological counseling and implications for the practicing psychologist. Prerequisite: Doctoral level and consent of instructor, PSYC 8357 or equivalent

Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9303 - THEORIES OF SYSTEMIC COUNSELING

Examination of current developments in psychological theories based within systemic orientations. Assessment and intervention strategies presented. Particular emphasis on social construction and related areas.Prerequisite: Doctoral level and consent of instructor, PSYC 8357 or equivalent Offered: Spring of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9304 - THEORIES MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING

Provides students with theory, knowledge and skills needed for the practice of multicultural counseling and psychotherapy. Cross cultural psychotherapy, assessment and research with multicultural populations covered with emphasis on race, ethnicity, gender and lifestyle issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 8356 or equivalent and doctoral level or consent of instructor

Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9310 - INTRO TO HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to the psychologist role in primary health care settings. Strategies for assisting clients with medical problems. Physiological and psychological factors influencing disease and disorders; health psychological assessment and intervention strategies applicable to individuals and groups, environmental factors, marketplace, factors and interpersonal factors. Selected medical diseases and syndromes; psychological segues and intervention, and prevention. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor Offered: spring of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9322 - PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT

Administration, scoring, interpretation and report writing of objective measures of personality. Emphasis on formulating a sound data base of information from interviews and tests and developing interpretational strategies. Prerequisite:PSYC 6321 and doctoral level or consent of instructor. Fee: $75 Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9325 - BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE

Advanced overview of the general principles of neuroscience as applied to human behavior. Topics include basic neuroanatomy and physiology, sensory and motor system, and psychopharmacology. Prerequisite:Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9326 - LEARNING AND COGNITION

Advanced overview of the psychology of learning and cognitive science. Topics include theoretical and experimental approaches to the study of motivation, emotion, learning and memory. Prerequisite:Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9330 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Theory and research regarding how individuals think, feel and behave in response to sexual stimuli. Topics include attitude formation and maintenance, attribution, group dynamics helping and aggressive behavior, interpersonal attraction, social cognition, stereotyping and implications for therapy. Prerequisite:Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9332 - PSYCHOLOGICAL HYPNOSIS

An examination of standard theories of hypnosis with particular emphasis on the work of the Ericksonians. Review of research in hypnosis and current developments. Beginning skills in trance induction and utilization. Examination of ethical issues in the use of hypnosis. Prerequisite:Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Summer of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9333 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

Theoretical perspectives on etiology, development, and treatment and treatment of selected major and and minor diagnostic categories of individual abnormal thinking and behavior. Topics covered include affective disorders, thought disorders and personality disorders. Prerequisite: Doctoral level, PSYC 7333 or equivalent Offered: Fall of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9334 - POSTMODERN PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Examination of influence of social constructionism and other postmodern theories on the practice of psychotherapy. Therapeutic approaches emphasized include Narrative, MRI and Solution-Focuses therapies. Preparation for doctoral practicum. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor

PSYC 9347 - ASSESSMENT IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

Use of interviews, multiple health related questionnaires, tests, indices in assessing health behavior, quality of life and traditional psychological tests in a medical context. Prerequisite:PSYC 9310 and doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Summer of even-numbered years.

PSYC 9348 - FAMILY SYSTEMS MEDICINE

Introduction to the application of systems theory to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of health problems. Includes review of current literature in family systems medicine and topics such as conducting systems oriented assessments, conducting interviews and developing systems oriented treatment plans in a medical setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 9310 and PSYC 9347 Offered: Summer of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9351 - CLINICAL SUPERVISION

Approaches to the supervision of individual, marital and family therapy. Includes supervised practice in supervision.Prerequisite: PSYC 9389 or consent of instructor Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years

PSYC 9352 - CONSULTATION

Emphasis on integrated models of consultation. Examination of major models of psychological consultation in various settings. Prerequisite: Doctoral level. Offered: Spring of even-numbered years

PSYC 9356 - LATINO PSYCHOLOGY

Focus on the work of leading Latino psychologists. Topics covered include: culture and personality, acculturation and ethnic self-identification, individual development, gender role socialization, influence of family and other systems and educational achievement. Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9360 - SPECIAL TOPICS

Extensive study and research on a particular clinical issue, theory or technique. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor

PSYC 9361 - PROFESSIONAL WRITING

Development of advanced skills ans techniques in dissertation writing, including proposal formulation, literature review, format and stylistics (APA emphasis). Attention to professional writing, including clinical. supervisory and management reports, as well as research reporting for publication. Prerequisite: Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring

PSYC 9364 - SEMINAR IN COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES

Explores the major assumptions and theories underlying cognitive and behavioral therapies; identifies the major theorists and their models. Methods and techniques associated with the theories and their application to common mental health problems are studied. Prerequisite: PSYC 8302 and Doctoral level or consent of instructor Offered: Summer of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9365 - DIRECTED STUDY

PSYC 9370 - PROGRAM EVALUATION

Research designs employed to test the effectiveness of intervention programs in changing thoughts, feelings and behaviors are presented. Issues related to validity and ethics are discussed. Methods of evaluating therapeutic interventions are highlighted. Prerequisite:Doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring of odd-numbered years.

PSYC 9380 - EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICS

Overview of experimental and quasi-experimental designs and inferential statistics analysis. Sample data sets are analyzed using statistical software, interpreted and the results are written in American Psychological Association format. Designs employed in counseling psychology are highlighted. Offered: Fall of even-numbered years. Prerequisite: PSYC 6380 or equivalent and doctoral level or consent of instructor

PSYC 9381 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN I

Introduction to ethnographic research methods of ethnomethodology, anthropology and discourse analysis. Focus on interpretation of clinical interaction. Includes training in ethnographic participation, interviewing, text analysis, transcript study and report writing. Prerequisite: PSYC 6380 or equivalent; doctoral level or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall of odd-numbered years

PSYC 9383 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN II

Exploration of a specific professional problem using a qualitative research design. Students will conduct participant observation, interviewing, and transcript study and will write a report on findings.Prerequisite: PSYC 9381 Offered: Spring of even-numbered years

PSYC 9388 - DOCTORAL PRACTICUM I

Supervised practice of psychology including psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, supervision, psychoeducational activities, and case management at the university clinic or a designated off-campus site. Supervised by doctoral faculty and licensed psychologists at off-campus sites. Requires a total of 1000 direct contact hours (500 for each course). Fee:$25

PSYC 9389 - DOCTORAL PRACTICUM II

PSYC 9395 - DISSERTATION I

Identification of a problem related to the profession of psychotherapy and/or family therapy and use of experimental and/or qualitative research to investigate the issue and suggest solutions. Pass/Fail Prerequisite: PSYC 9334 and doctoral level or consent of instructor.

PSYC 9396 - DISSERTATION II

PSYC 9397 - DISSERTATION III

PSYC 9465 - DIRECTED STUDY

PSYC 9565 - DIRECTED STUDY

PSYC 9665 - DIRECTED STUDY