Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

041 Advanced Theories of Personality 0 Credits
This non-credit graduate course provides a comparative study of the major
theories of personality. The nature of personality is examined from various
points of view including psychodynamic, humanistic, existential, behavioral,
and cognitive. Students may use this course to fulfill the undergraduate
requirement.
042 Advanced Tests and Measures 0 Credits
This non-credit graduate course provides a basic psychometric background for
understanding assessment methods, basic statistics, and standardized tests.
Topics include construction and standardization of tests, reliability and validity,
and the application of tests and measurements. Students may use this course
to fulfill the undergraduate requirement.
043 Advanced Research Methods 0 Credits
This non-credit graduate course provides an overview of scientific method,
research methodology, and statistical design in psychology. Students may use
this course to fulfill the undergraduate requirement.
200-201 Professional Development Seminar I & II 1 Credit per term
This two-term course will provide students opportunities to meet in a small
group with peers and one faculty member who will also serve as the students’
advisor. The course covers advisement and mentoring around Adler degree
requirements and mission, orientation to the field of professional psychology,
issues of diversity as it relates to the field and students’ personal and
professional growth, and overview of the ethical codes and professional
standards of psychology. This course will also assist students in orienting and
preparing students for the Community Service Practicum.
202-203 Community Service Practicum I & II 1 Credit per term
Co-requisites: Concurrent with one of the following courses: 350, 402, 505,
641. During the second and third semesters of their first year of the master’s
or doctoral program students are involved in supervised community service.
Placements are assigned based upon an application process, overseen by the
Department of Training and Community Service. Students will spend 8-10 hours
a week at this placement, accruing a minimum of 200 hours over the course of
6 months. Students will engage in activities such as youth tutoring, research
and program development, community organizing, grant writing, and advocacy
work. Students may not complete this requirement at their place of
employment. May not be transferred or waived.
334 Psychodynamic Approaches to Intervention 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 472, 520 (Applies to M.A. students only). This course is designed
to provide critical examination of theory and techniques in psychodynamic
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