Psychology

This course explores human sexuality as a central and multidimensional part of the human experience. Current theoretical approaches, research and empirically based interventions will be reviewed. Topics will include sexual behaviors, body image, vulnerability, sensuality, seduction, sexual function and dysfunction. The course will examine the role sexuality plays in psychotherapeutic relationships. Individual differences and cultural diversity will be addressed taking into account, age, ethnicity, gender, cultural, religious and social influences.

This course will explore the different emotional and behavioral assessment used when working with children and adolescents presenting with emotional and behavioral problems. A brief overview of child and adolescent psychopathology will be covered, as well as different assessment tools utilized to assess for several pathologies in children, including Bipolar Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Childhood Schizophrenia.

This course will explore evidence-based psychosocial treatment strategies and interventions to address emotional/behavioral difficulties throughout youth, as delineated in the DSM-5. Focus will be given to the treatment of, but not necessarily limited to, Somatic Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Feeding/Eating Disorders, and Trauma. Theories and research will be integrated with modeling and in-class practice of techniques, as appropriate.

The science and practice of clinical psychology will be applied to the assessment and treatment of offender populations. Examples will include cultural, social and economic issues in working with forensic populations in inpatient, legal and institutional settings. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is required for this course to be offered.

This course examines the biopsychosocial factors in adult development and aging. Topics include physical, psychological, and social changes that occur from early adulthood through senescence, and normal and abnormal changes through this cycle including cognitive changes. The course examines the role of work, career, and retirement as it impacts on basic adult life processes. The prospect of death and dying is also covered. Individual diversity factors and interdisciplinary collaboration are emphasized.

Building on the skills and techniques acquired in PSYCD 1504 (Research Methods and Design), this course explores research in various applied settings, and further explores the direct relationship between research and clinical practice. Special emphasis is placed on students developing their own original research protocols and the practical considerations involved.

The course examines basic statistical measures including parametric and nonparametric tests at both the theoretical and applied levels. The course will allow the student to understand the statistical methods used in clinical research. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of the students for their own clinical dissertation research.

This course introduces the student to the theory, administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of intelligence tests. Intellectual assessment scales examined include the Stanford-Binet, and the various Wechsler Scales. Basic interpretation and report writing skills are developed. Biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and disability factors affecting test validity and interpretation are also examined.

The purpose of this course is to emphasize the use of clinical instruments to assess cognitive functioning of children and adults. The course is designed to develop competency in administration and scoring of the WAIS and WISC. It consists of lectures, demonstrations, practice administrations, and individual checkouts of competencies in test administration. The students receive constructive feedback in areas related to test administration and scoring. Other cognitive measures will also be introduced.

This course introduces the student to the administration, interpretation, and scoring of the objective tests for personality assessment. Tests examined include the MMPI-3, and Millon Scales. Basic interpretation and report writing skills are taught for the objective personality assessment instruments. Biopsychosocial, cultural, ethnic, gender, and disability factors affecting assessment validity and interpretation are also examined.

This course provides the clinical psychology student with instruction and practice in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of the projective techniques including the Rorschach, Thematic Apperception Test, Children's Apperception Test, and projective drawings. The course addresses relevant cultural, ethnic, gender, and disability factors in considering interpretation of results and in the development of integrative report writing.

This course is designed to promote learning of additional statistical methods used to analyze and interpret quantitative data, focusing on the implementation of statistical methods for experimentation, research, and data-driven decisionmaking. Appropriate statistical software packages will be reviewed.

This course concentrates on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in the interpretation and reporting of test findings. Emphasis is placed on a synergistic understanding of the contributions of various test findings to the formulation of a valid diagnostic impression and recommendations. Examination of differential diagnoses, formulating a case conceptualization and recommendations, clinical report writing and feedback are reviewed with consideration of diversity issues.

Starting with the pioneering work of Beck and Ellis and progressing to the current theory and practice, this course examines the major paradigm shift in clinical psychology with the so-called "Cognitive Revolution." The course reviews the impact of cognitive therapy on the development of empirically verified treatment approaches. It also reviews the current research supporting the use of a cognitive psychotherapy approach with certain diagnostic conditions and diverse populations.

Beginning with the seminal work of Freud, this course examines the development of the rich and diverse psychodynamic approaches to theory and technique. The drive, ego, object relations and self-psychological models are reviewed and contrasted. Application of psychodynamic theory in treatment is also discussed. Case studies are used to exemplify the various techniques used in the psychodynamic approach.

This advanced course will examine the application of learning theory to behavior therapy and CBT as applied to a variety of psychopathologies, behavior disorders, and other mental health conditions in adults. Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques shown to be most effective in the treatment/remediation of symptoms and psychopathological conditions will be introduced. Also examined will be how behavior therapy is applied to various, sometimes underserved populations such as individuals with chronic mental illness and individuals with different ethnic, racial, or cultural backgrounds.

This course reviews the major systems and structures of the brain and central nervous system. In addition to examining normal neurological functioning, the course discusses common impairments in cognition, language, and perception with neurological bases. Topics covered include neurological syndromes such as cerebral vascular accidents (CVAs), head trauma and concomitant brain injury, seizure disorders, and various forms of dementia. Case studies and neuropsychological test data highlight each syndrome.

This course examines the influence of socioeconomic, diversity, and cultural influences on behavior. Normative behavior is examined in the biopsychosocial context. Also covered is the consideration of individual behavior in new, diverse, or unfamiliar sociocultural contexts.

This is a discussion of topics related to the cognitive and affective bases of behavior. Specific cognitive processes such as learning, perception, memory, mental representations, and embodiment are reviewed. In addition, the roles of motivation and emotion in behavior are discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on examining the biological underpinnings of cognitive and how neuroimaging is used to prove cognition function in different populations.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation Proposal during the third year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation Proposal during the third year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation Proposal during the third year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation Proposal during the third year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation during the fourth year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation during the fourth year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation during the fourth year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation during the fourth year of the program. Once enrolled, the student must be enrolled in this sequence for 4 consecutive quarters. A student must complete a maximum total of 4 credits.

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is a sequence of courses addressing the factors and processes that advance students' professional development and promote an emphasis on lifelong learning. This includes preparation for entry level practice, the business aspects of practice, preparation for licensure, and maintenance of competency. This four-part sequence must be taken in numerical order.

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is a sequence of courses addressing the factors and processes that advance students' professional development and promote an emphasis on lifelong learning. This includes preparation for entry level practice, the business aspects of practice, preparation for licensure, and maintenance of competency. This four-part sequence must be taken in numerical order.

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is a sequence of courses addressing the factors and processes that advance students' professional development and promote an emphasis on lifelong learning. This includes preparation for entry level practice, the business aspects of practice, preparation for licensure, and maintenance of competency. This four-part sequence must be taken in numerical order.

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning is a sequence of courses addressing the factors and processes that advance students' professional development and promote an emphasis on lifelong learning. This includes preparation for entry level practice, the business aspects of practice, preparation for licensure, and maintenance of competency. This four-part sequence must be taken in numerical order.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.

This course is designed to facilitate completion of the Dissertation for students who have completed their internship. The student must be enrolled if/as needed until the Dissertation is complete.