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College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
PSd 7147 Multicultural Proficiency in
Professional Psychology 1
In year two of the integrative professional seminar, the
multi-cultural dimension shifts toward examining and experiencing
how integral aspects of the therapeutic interchange from diverse
cultural perspectives are actually experienced in the clinical setting.
Focus will be on examining clinical treatment interven tions with
specific populations and exploring their relative effectiveness and
the impacts on both therapist and client. Prerequisites: PSd 7008,
PSd 7016, PSd 7047, and PSd 7141.
PSd 7151 research Methods and Statistics i 3
This course is designed to present an overview of basic research
designs and methods including both qualitative and quantitative
approaches to research. Additionally the course covers ethics in
research, issues of cultural diversity relevant to the process of
research, and an introduction to descriptive statistics and
corre lational analyses.
PSd 7160 Psychopharmacology 3
This course offers a general overview of the applications and
limitations of the use of medications to the field of clinical
psychology. discussions of the basic assumptions, advantages, and
possible disadvantages of pharmacology set the stage for discussions
of the current use of medications for the Axis I disorders forms the
bulk of the course. Lectures on the neuronal/ synaptic mechanisms
of these drugs as well as the pharmacokinetic considerations of such
therapy provide a practical knowledge base to help educate and
prepare clients for therapy. Use of psychopharmaceuticals with
diverse populations considers not only ethnic and racial diversity,
but also age-related and gender diversity. The use of psychiatric
medications for non-Axis I disorders and for various
non-psychiatric conditions is also discussed. Finally a consideration
of alternative and complementary medications concludes the
course. Prerequisite: PSd 7016, PSd 7107.
PSd 7170a–C Clinical neuropsychology i–iii 2–3
This three-quarter long course provides a grounding in functional
neuroanatomy and neuropathology in the context of how these are
affect cognition, emotional, and behavior. This first quarter
emphasizes functional neuroanatomy and evaluation of mental
status. The second quarter delves into various neuropathologies
and disorders and evaluation with the WAIS, WMS and other
neuropsychological tools. The third quarter focuses on the various
approaches to neuropsychological evaluation, rehabilitation issues,
forensic considerations, and evaluation of higher cortical functions.
Throughout the course issues of both the manifestations of various
forms of pathology, and the evaluation thereof with diverse
populations will be discussed as relevant. Moreover, students will
have the opportunity to undergo neuropsychological evaluation for
additional insight and understanding of the process. Prerequisite:
PSd 7107, PSd 7115, PSd 7116, PSd 7117.
PSd 7215 Consultation and education
in Psychology 3
This course introduces students to the consultative and educational
processes and roles in the profession of psychology and their
application in working with diverse populations. Students become
familiar with the basic stages and processes of consultation and
various ways in which professional psychologists provide
consultation services. Students are also introduced to the issues and
processes of teaching in the field of psychology—including but not
limited to administrative duties, course, development, and course
management. Prerequisite: PSd 7016, PSd 7253 A or B.
PSd 7225 lifespan development i:
Child and adolescent 3
Covers the early years of development through adolescence with
regard to intellectual, social, moral, and personal maturation. There
is an emphasis on child and adolescent identity develop ment, ethnic
identity development, sexual identity development, and how
teenagers learn to answer the question, “Who am I?” Psychosocial
issues such as violence, low self-esteem, suicide, gang involvement,
body image, and drug and alcohol use will be addressed.
PSd 7226 lifespan development ii:
adulthood and aging 3
Lifespan issues from adulthood through aging and death are
discussed in this course. Theory, clinical applications, and current
research on aging are emphasized. Biological, cognitive, emo tional,
and social factors are considered in the contexts of culture, ethnic
identity, gender, SES, and sexual orientation.
PSd 7230 Management and Supervision:
Self, other, and organization 3
Aspects of the supervisory process are presented through the use
of theoretical and case materials. Each student has the opportu nity
to participate as a supervisor in training and have his or her work
critiqued. This course also includes information and skills related
to supervising organizations, i.e., understanding and managing
multiple levels of a system including one’s own private or group
clinical practice. Prerequisite: PSd 7235 (may be taken as pre- or
co-requisite) and PSd 7245 (may be taken as pre- or co-requisite).
PSd 7235 Practicum iii 3
Practicum III gives students credit for their third-year training
placement. To receive credit for PSd 7235, students must meet the
terms of the placement contract, carry an adequate caseload, and
receive a satisfactory evaluation by the practicum supervisor. In class,
this component of the third-year integrated professional seminar
revolves around case presentations and emphasizes the integration
of theory into practice, case formulation, and atten tion to issues of
culture, power, and oppression. This class also prepares students for
their clinical proficiency examination. Prerequisite: PSd 7135.
PSd 7245 Contemporary issues in Professional
Psychology 1
This component of the third-year IPS examines the increasingly
complex interplay of legal, ethical, social, and other concerns
encountered in the practice of professional psychology. Issues of
diversity are highlighted. Questions, concerns, and case examples
from year three practica experiences will be explored in depth.
Microanalysis of case problems will be a central feature of this year’s
seminar as students fine tune their clinical skills and interests.
Prerequisites: PSd 7146 and PSd 7147.
PSd 7250 research Methods and Statistics ii 3
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of
inferential statistics through two-way AnOvA and post hoc analysis
with an introduction to selected multivariate techniques. Emphasis
is placed on conceptual understanding and appropriate use of
statistics including knowledge of assumptions and limita tions of
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