Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

transcend Western views of psychopathology. Research on how a range of
physical and psychological conditions are viewed cross-culturally, and on how
culture impacts utilization of services, is introduced. Idioms of distress, ritual,
and symbolic healing practices are also addressed. Additionally, the unique
mental health needs of immigrants and refugees are covered. Finally, the
impact of globalization and other cross-cultural, social, economic and political
trends on human welfare are also covered, as are novel applications for
psychology across the globe.
677 Advanced Issues in Religion and Spirituality – 3 Credits
Theory and Therapy
Prerequisite: 641. This course explores the diverse religions and spiritual paths
in today's society. Special attention is paid to spirituality and religion as
mediators of risk and resiliency. Additionally, the role of religion and spirituality
within psychology to date is examined, while also providing an overview of the
field's reformed approach to assessing and incorporating religion and spirituality
in therapeutic work.
679 Counseling Multicultural and Marginalized Communities 3 Credits
Prerequisite: 641. This course seeks to critically examine practice issues
associated with multicultural mental health counseling practice. The course is
based on a commitment to social justice and social responsibility and respect
for cultures and peoples and their individual strengths. This course will assist
students in mastering the diverse perspectives, knowledge, competencies and
skills needed for empowerment and collaborative mental health practice with
under- and poorly served individuals and communities. The course also seeks
to stimulate critical and analytical skills with respect to prevailing and
alternative paradigms of mental health, as well as sharpen students’
professional values and ethics and their applications in multiethnic practice.
683 Advanced Child and Adolescent Assessment 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 623, 627, and 628. This course presents a structured approach
to the psychological assessment of children and adolescents, including
advanced issues in interviewing children and adolescents, conducting mental
status examinations with young clients, and evaluating cognitive, social, and
emotional functioning in children and adolescents. Standard measures of
intelligence and achievement will be included, as will behavior rating scales,
self-report, and performance-based measures. Special topics include the
assessment of learning disabilities, ADHD, pediatric mood disorders, behavior
disorders and psychosis.
684 Systemic Interventions with Children and Adolescents 3 Credits
Prerequisites: 623 and 644. This course will focus on systemic interventions in
addressing the needs of traumatized and disadvantaged children. Areas of
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