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PSd 7115 assessment i/intellectual and Cognitive<br />
assessment and lab 4<br />
This course provides an introduction to intelligence and cogni tive<br />
assessment. It include a historical examination of major theories of<br />
intelligence and the multicultural implications of these models. One<br />
hour of lab is included each week to help students acquire skills in<br />
the administration, scoring, and interpretation of cognitive tests.<br />
Prerequisite: PSd 7008 and PSd 7016.<br />
PSd 7116 assessment ii/Personality assessment i<br />
and lab 4<br />
Focuses on the various ways personality is assessed through<br />
objective measures. Students learn to administer, score, and<br />
interpret personality inventories with emphasis on the MMPI-2.<br />
One hour of lab each week is included to help the student acquire<br />
skills in the administration, scoring, and interpretation of objective<br />
personality measures. In addition, emphasis is placed on the<br />
integration of cognitive and objective personality test findings<br />
within the context of history, mental status, behavioral observations,<br />
SES, and culture. Students learn to integrate these data into a<br />
psychological test report which provides a clear description of the<br />
subject and his or her strengths and weak nesses and relevant<br />
treatment recommendations. Prerequisite: PSd 7115.<br />
PSd 7117 assessment iii/ Personality assessment ii<br />
and lab 4<br />
An introduction to the use of projective techniques to assess<br />
psychological functioning. Particular attention will be given to the<br />
rorschach and the TAT/CAT. One hour of lab each week is included<br />
to help the student acquire skills in the administration, scoring, and<br />
interpretation of these measures. In addition, emphasis is placed on<br />
the integration of cognitive, objective, and projective personality<br />
test findings within the context of history, mental status, behavioral<br />
observations, SES, and culture. Stu dents learn to integrate these data<br />
into a psychological test report which provides a clear description<br />
of the subject and his or her strengths and weaknesses and relevant<br />
treatment recommenda tions. Prerequisite: PSd 7116.<br />
PSd 7121 World Cultures: diverse Perspectives on<br />
Psychological Theory and Practice 3<br />
Exposes students to non-traditional psychological theory as it<br />
applies to non-dominant and non-conforming groups, both within<br />
and outside the U.S. It contrasts traditional and non-traditional<br />
theories and considers postmodern thinking within social and<br />
political contexts.<br />
PSd 7122 Psychodynamic Theory and its<br />
application to diverse Populations 3<br />
This course reviews drive theory and ego psychology,<br />
object-relations theory, self-psychology, and intersubjective<br />
approaches to therapy. The paradigm shift in psychoanalytic thought<br />
from a drive theory to a relational theory model and the implications<br />
of this shift for clinical practice are examined. A critical review of<br />
psychodynamic theory and practice from a cultural perspective is<br />
included.<br />
PSd 7123 Cognitive Behavioral Theory and its<br />
application to diverse Populations 3<br />
This course introduces the basic tenets of CBT and the various<br />
forms of this perspective. discussions of the philosophy of CBT and<br />
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions<br />
the structure of a CBT case conceptualization set the stage for more<br />
detailed work with the kinds of disorders for which CBT has<br />
demonstrated effectiveness. The interventions and evaluation<br />
procedures commonly used by CBT practitioners are demonstrated<br />
and discussed with regard to their applicability to various forms of<br />
psychological, emotional, or social problems. Consideration of the<br />
applications and limitations of CBT to diverse populations are<br />
woven into the fabric of each discussion.<br />
PSd 7124 family Systems Theory and its<br />
application to diverse Populations 3<br />
This course offers the basics in family systems theory and the historical<br />
context from which it arose. Students learn the appli cation of systems<br />
theory to the treatment of a variety of family systems. A comparison<br />
and critique of systems theory from a postmodern perspective is<br />
included. The limitations of systems theory to families of diverse<br />
backgrounds is considered as well as modifications of the approaches<br />
typical of system models to meet the needs of such families.<br />
PSd 7131 Psychology of addiction 3<br />
Focuses on the identification, assessment, and treatment of individuals<br />
who are abusing substances. The influence of socio economic class and<br />
cultural context and the variations in sub stance use and abuse across<br />
groups will be considered. Prerequi site: PSd 7016.<br />
PSd 7135 Practicum ii 2<br />
The second-year practicum is a clinical placement where students<br />
apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the first year.<br />
The practicum is part of the three-quarter integrated professional<br />
seminar sequence in which students discuss clinical and diversity<br />
issues. Prerequisites: PSd 7008, PSd 7016, PSd 7035, and PSd 7141.<br />
PSd 7141 ethical and legal issues in<br />
Professional Psychology 3<br />
This course focuses upon the legal and ethical issues related to the<br />
practice of psychology. Students explore issues which include, but<br />
are not limited to, licensing, scope of practice, competence,<br />
informed consent, client welfare, confidentiality (and its exceptions),<br />
and professional conduct. Also covered are issues related to the<br />
treatment of minors, couples, and groups as well as issues related<br />
to working with individuals with cultural, contextual, and individual<br />
differences from that of the provider. In addition, students will be<br />
introduced to methods of critically evaluating their professional<br />
behavior. The course emphasizes contemporary professional ethics<br />
and statutory, regulatory, and decisional laws that delineate the<br />
profession’s scope of practice and role of the psychologist.<br />
PSd 7146 advanced group Process 1<br />
In this component of the second-year integrated professional<br />
seminar, key aspects of the leader role will be examined with an<br />
emphasis on the effects of different theoretical orientations or group<br />
models on the leader role and leadership style. The dynamics of<br />
conflict and techniques for conflict resolution will be a particular<br />
area of emphasis with attention to the impact of diversity on conflict<br />
management. Prerequisites: PSd 7008, PSd 7016, PSd 7046, and<br />
PSd 7141.<br />
JOHn F. KEnnEdy UnIvErSITy College of Professional Studies Courses 143<br />
College of<br />
Professional Studies