Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

College of
Professional Studies
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
hSJ 5307 expressive arts Camp Prep 3
Theory and practice of developing an expressive arts laboratory for
children. Child development and the psychology of creativity are
covered as well as the logistics of planning and implementing a camp
experience. Emphasizes skills development in group facilitation and
conflict resolution. required prior to field place ment at JFKU’s
expressive arts camp.
hSJ 5313 advanced Clinical Skills:
Being the Psychotherapist 2
This course, designed for third-year students in field practicum,
explores the professional use of clinical interventions from somatic,
transpersonal, and holistic perspectives. Case material from the
trainee’s current MFT placement will serve as the starting point for
discussion, role-play, dyad work, and lecture. This course is taken
concurrently with the student’s third quarter of field practicum.
hSJ 5315 Case Seminar: individuals 3
Clinical case supervision for students in supervised field practi cum.
Case presentations from the student’s current placement serve as a
starting point for lecture, discussion, role-play, and self-exploration.
To be taken concurrently with the student’s second quarter of
supervised field practicum.
hSJ 5325 Case Seminar: families 2
Students in supervised field practicum develop formal case
presentations of families and receive feedback from the course
instructor and peers. This course enables students to compare
different ways of working with families and family problems.
Prerequisite: HSJ 5315. Co-requisite: HSJ 5303.
hSJ 5330 Clinical Skills:
Partner and Spousal abuse, elder Care 2
This course looks at the whole family system and the impact of
violence and abuse upon it. Trauma issues and their impact on each
family member will be discussed, as well as the physiological effect
of trauma on the brain. Topics include identification and treatment
of abusers; victims and the children and teens living with them;
attachment and physiological issues that keep couples together;
identification, treatment, and reporting issues of elder and child
abuse; cultural, religious, and GLBT issues and abuse; and
countertransference issues. In addition, mental health issues in aging
and long-term care will be addressed. Therapeutic strategies will be
presented to enhance collaboration between families and care
providers and maximize quality of life for the elder client.
hSJ 5350 final integrative Project a 1
This course examines the philosophical, personal, and profes sional
issues raised in the course of graduate study in counseling
psychology. Students develop an outline for an integrative paper that
includes their understanding of holistic studies, transpersonal and
somatic psychology, and their own personal growth work. This is the
first in a two-course sequence.
hSJ 5351 final integrative Project B 2
This is the second in a two-course sequence. Students complete their
integrative paper and give an oral presentation on their topic.
Students take this course when ready to complete their paper.
Prerequisites: HSJ 5350.
hSJ 5520 Psychopharmacology 3
This course offers an introduction and general overview of the field
of psychopharmacology as it relates to the practice of psychotherapy.
Current medications, research in psychopharma cology, and
psychoneurology will be covered. In addition alter native medicine,
natural remedies, and cultural issues from a holistic perspective will
be covered as will the relationship between the psychotherapist and
physician in medication man agement.
hSJ 5530 Psychological Testing 3
This survey course is designed to help students understand the basic
concepts and applications of psychological testing and the
psychometric properties of psychological tests. This course will
emphasize the appropriate applications and limitations of many of
the current psychological tests—especially with regard to their use
with people of non-dominant cultures. Issues of validity and ethics
will be reviewed in this regard.
hSJ 5792 Practice of group Psychotherapy 2
Students receive comprehensive training and supervision in the
practice of group psychotherapy. As an MFT trainee, the student
co-facilitates a weekly therapy group and participates in group
supervision for two hours each week. Students learn how to plan
and publicize a group as well as how to establish and maintain a
therapeutic group culture.
hSJ 5793 Child and adolescent
Therapy in the School 2
Students receive comprehensive training and supervision in the practice
and treatment of children and adolescents in the school setting. As an
MFT trainee, the student will work with children and adolescents and
participate in group supervision for two hours each week.
hSJ 5900 Topics in holistic Studies 1–3
Topics vary and may be repeated for credit with a change in topic.
non-Credit Workshops and Special Courses
hSJ 9005 Personal Psychotherapy 0
Students must register for this course when they have completed
their personal psychotherapy requirement.
hSJ 9015 Child abuse assessment
and reporting 0
This course covers topics including recognizing child abuse, sexual
abuse, neglect, and physical and emotional abuse; legal definitions
of child abuse; legal reporting requirements; crisis intervention for
victims, families, and abusers; cross-cultural concerns;
countertransference issues; and community resources.
hSJ 9020 Special Topics 0
This course is reserved for students who have returned to the
program after an absence or who have transferred into this program
from another program. This zero unit course offers no academic
credit, but allows students to enter into the appropriate course at the
department’s discretion. Students enrolling in this course will attend
the same sessions and be responsible for the same assignments as
students enrolling in the appropriate course. Permission of the
program is required to take this course. Offered as needed; credit/no
credit only.
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