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PSY 5054 research Methods: Quantitative and
Qualitative 3
The research Methods course provides a brief introduction to
various forms of research methods, both quantitative and
qualitative. An overview is presented of the quantitative and
qualitative research methods and designs applicable to the
systematic analysis of the varieties of human behaviors. Scientific
problem-solving will be emphasized to include observational
techniques and measurement tools, coding, analytic strategies, and
reporting of research. reviews of applications within the
psychological literature will be covered. The course will encourage
students to focus on research that has been used in their appropriate
fields. This course will help in preparing students for the MA
research thesis process and will facilitate understanding of research
in later work as a practitioner in the field.
PSY 5070 Theories and Practices in Community
Mental health 3
This course provides contextual and practical information for
working in publicly- funded community settings. Core elements of
the community mental health movement and factors essential for
working effectively with diverse communities will be initially
provided. Using this as a foundation, other core issues will be
addressed including: working with the severely mentally ill; wellness,
resilience and recovery; consumers, families and community as key
partners in collaborative treatment; continuum of care across
human services; cultural competence and accountability; case
management principles; disaster and community trauma response.
Appropriate therapeutic models, including effective practices,
emerging community practices and linking interventions to
outcomes will also be core to this course.
PSY 5080 Student Portfolio review 0
In the final quarter/session of phase one, students will present a
collection of their academic work to faculty. Students prepare a five
to ten minute presentation that reviews their perception of the growth
and learning they have received from the program so far, areas in
which they believe they need to continue to grow, and hopes and
concerns they have regarding the beginning of their practicum
training. Faculty will provide reflections on their perception of the
student’s growth, need for continued growth, and hopes and concerns
for the student based on the presentation, coursework portfolio, and
previous experience with the student. Prerequisite: PSy 5231.
PSY 5112 The family life Cycle 3
Students study individual and family life cycle stages and transitions,
including childhood, adolescence, launching, courtship, early
marriage, child birth, divorce, blended families, aging, and death.
Intergenerational theory and multicultural considerations form a
framework for the examination of life cycle stages and transitions.
Students reflect on clinical applications and implications for
self-of-the-clinician development.
PSY 5115 Theories of individual Therapy 3
This course teaches various theoretical approaches to human
development and therapeutic treatment. Primary focus is placed
on individual approaches to psychotherapy including
psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic models. Further
exploration includes cognitive-behavioral, feminists and
postmodern orientations. Assessment and treatment planning for
individuals, couples, and families is examined, and cultural
implications of each theory are evaluated.
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
PSY 5120 Specific Theories of Change 2
This course is for students who began the program before fall
quarter 2005. Students who began the program in fall 2005 or later
should take PSy 5120C, PSy 5120F, PSy 5120G, and PSy 5120I
instead. Explores a specific theoretical approach to psy chotherapy
selected from such schools of thought as psycho dynamicpsychoanalytic,
behavioral-cognitive, humanistic-existential
systems, and postmodern. May be repeated for credit with a change
of topic. Co-requisite: PSy 5121 (may audit PSy 5121 if student has
already completed PSy for credit). Prerequi site: Completion of
Phase I courses.
PSY 5120C Specific Theories of Change:
Child Therapy 3
Explores a specific theoretical approach to psychotherapy with
children selected from such schools of thought as psycho-dynamic,
attachment, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic-existential systems,
and postmodern. This course may be repeated for credit with a
change of topic. Prerequisites: PSy 5154, PSy 5167.
PSY 5120f Specific Theories of Change: family
Therapy 3
Explores a specific theoretical approach to psychotherapy with
families and other systems selected from such schools of thought as
structural, strategic, object-relational, and postmodern. This course
may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. PSy 5262 or PSy
5251.
PSY 5120g Specific Theories of Change: group
Therapy 3
Explores a specific theoretical approach to psychotherapy with
groups selected from such schools of thought as
psychodynamic-object-relational, cognitive-behavioral, and
humanistic-existential. This course may be repeated for credit with
a change of topic. Prerequisites: PSy 5262 or PSy 5251.
PSY 5120i Specific Theories of Change: individual
Therapy 3
Explores a specific theoretical approach to psychotherapy with
individuals selected from such schools of thought as
psycho dynamic-psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and
humanistic-existential. This course may be repeated for credit with
a change of topic. Prerequisites: PSy 5262 or PSy 5251.
PSY 5121 Theory and Practice integration 1
This course is for students who began the program before fall
quarter 2005. Students who began the program in fall 2005 or later
should take PSy 5120C, PSy 5120F, PSy 5120G, and PSy 5120I
instead. This one-unit, special topics course is part of a three-unit
requirement connecting a theoretical framework with a practice of
psychotherapy. Taken while the student is in field placement
working with real clients, preparing real treatment plans.
PSY 5142 advanced family Therapy 3
Considers the evaluation of individuals and families and the
formulation of treatment goals and treatment plans. Includes the
psychodynamic and interactive approaches to brief therapy and the
systems and structural approaches to family therapy. Couple and
family students only.
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