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College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
PSP 5850a Seminar in Sport Psychology 1–3
Special topics and issues in the field of sport psychology includ ing
such areas as consultation, assessment, ethics, biomechanics,
kinesiology, and women in sports. May be repeated for credit with
a change of topic.
PSP 5850B Seminar in Sport Psychology 1–3
Special topics and issues in the field of sport psychology includ ing
such areas as consultation, assessment, ethics, biomechanics,
kinesiology, and women in sports. May be repeated for credit with
a change of topic.
PSP 5855 Sport Psychology Practicum 3
A practicum which includes rotating to three different sport
psychology internship sites. This exposure practicum enables
observation of sport psychology interns in action.
PSP 5858 Sport Management Practicum: fieldwork 3
In this course, students spend time observing and assisting
professionals in the field during a specific sporting event. Class time
is devoted to discussing what they observed in the field and
preparing to implement what they have learned in future applied
settings.
PSP 5860 group Supervision 2
Group Supervision involves students who are concurrently taking
PSP 5855 Sport Psychology Practicum. Through group and
individual presentations, discussions, and role-playing, students
experience a supportive environment for exploring ethical and other
issues relating to their practicum experience.
PSP 5995 independent Study in Psychology 1–6
Allows for individual study in a special interest area not offered as
a regular course. To be arranged with consent of instructor and
approval of the dean. May be repeated for credit with a change of
topic.
PSP 5990 Master’s Thesis Proposal 3
Students develop a proposal for a master’s thesis and learn to
synthesize prior professional work or study in pursuit of a specific
area of research or application. Prerequisite: PSP 5054 or instructor
consent.
PSP 5991a–C Master’s Thesis a–C 2/2/2
required of students completing a master’s thesis. The thesis
typically takes three quarters and is completed under the
supervision of the research director. research begins at least three
quarters before anticipated graduation. A maximum of six units may
be applied to the degree. Prerequisite: PSP 5990.
PSP 5992 Supplemental Thesis assistance 1–6
Supplemental assistance addressing individual student needs in
completing the master’s thesis. Students consult with relevant
faculty to recruit a supplemental advisor. Prerequisite: PSP 5991C.
PSP 5998 Supplemental Project assistance 1–6
Supplemental assistance addressing individual student needs in
completing the master’s project. Students consult with relevant
faculty to recruit a supplemental advisor.
non-CrediT WorKShoPS and SPeCial CourSeS
PSP 9020 Town hall Meetings 0
Town Hall Meetings are held twice a year. Students will attend all
town hall meetings where current issues in the sport psychology
department will be addressed. The meetings will be a chance for all
students and faculty in the Sport Psychology program to get
together to address changes in the field of sport psychology,
certification, policy changes, and research project updates. It will
also be a forum for students to ask questions and give feedback on
the program and to discuss pertinent issues, concerns, and topics.
PSP 9025 Speaker Series 0
The JFKU speaker series of the Sport Psychology program is an
exciting opportunity to listen and learn from top sport psychol ogy
practitioners from all over the world. Starting in fall 2007, all
students are required to attend at least two presentations in the
speaker series while they are in the Sport Psychology program.
PSP 9030 developing a Consulting Practice 0
This professional workshop presents the basic marketing skills for
the field of sport psychology. Students will learn ideas to market
their services as a consultant and strategies for building a client base.
Students will have the opportunity to develop and implement a
marketing plan for their business, including client branding,
advertising, tax issues, and ethics regarding marketing in the field
of sport psychology.
PSP 9090 Ma Written examination 0
Comprehensive written examination covering material of Phase I,
to be taken at the end of Phase I. Further guidelines are available in
the Sport Psychology office.
PSP 9091 Ma oral examination 0
Comprehensive oral examination covering material in all phases of
the program to be taken in the student’s last quarter. Further
guidelines are available in the Sport Psychology office.
Counseling Psychology [PSY],
[PSJ], [PSB], and [PSC] Courses
Note that Counseling Psychology courses are offered in Pleasant Hill
(PSY), Campbell (PSJ), Berkeley (PSB) and the Santa Cruz area
(PSC). For simplicity’s sake, all courses listed in this catalog will have
the PSY prefix, although they also may be offered as PSJ, PSB, or PSC.
PSY 5001 effective Writing for the Social Sciences 2
This optional course is designed to help students achieve excellence
in writing for the social sciences. The course reviews foundational
principles of professional writing, including grammar, structure,
formatting, organization, and clarity of presentation. The course
then builds upon these foundational skills to develop proficiency in
writing for graduate school and relevant clinical work. This section
of the course will focus on building an argument, effectively
referencing sources, and using the American Psychological
Association (APA) formatting.
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