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