Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

College of
Professional Studies
College of Professional Studies Course Descriptions
dysfunctions, e.g., mood disorders, AdHd, Add, OCd,
intermittent explosive disorder, and psychotic disorders. Also
examines the increased collaboration among mental health and
medical practitioners as psychopharmacological interven tions
become more common in client populations served by MFTs.
PSY 5620 Muticultural Competence in
Counseling and Community Practice 3
This course provides specific exposure to core elements in
multicultural counseling. The course is specifically designed to
enhance students’: a) awareness and appreciation of their own
cultural identities through theoretical frameworks; b) understanding
of variables that affect engagement, assessment, treatment and
optimal therapeutic outcomes for diverse individuals, couples and
families; c) knowledge of evidence-based practices,
community-defined evidence and cultural adaptation of effective
practices; d) essential understanding in working with systems
including agencies, organizations and communities; and e) skills in
committing to cultural competence (and related influences such as
power, privilege, historical inequities, social justice, immigration,
acculturation, social marginalization, etc.) as an ongoing,
developmental process in becoming and practicing as therapists.
Prerequisite: PSy 9001.
PSY 5635 ethics and the law 3
Examines legal and ethical issues related to the professional practice
of psychotherapy and counseling, focusing on the field of marriage
and family theory. Includes therapeutic, clinical, and practical
considerations; legal trends; practitioner values; sense of self; and
professional behavior. Co-requisite: PSy 5231.
PSY 5740 Theory and Practice of expressive arts
Camps 3
Theory and practice of developing an expressive arts laboratory for
children. Child development and the psychology of creativity are
covered as well as the logistics of planning and implementing a camp
experience. Emphasizes skill development in group facilitation and
conflict resolution. required prior to field place ment at JFK
University’s expressive arts camp. This course fulfills PSy 5120C for
Expressive Arts specialization students.
PSY 5760 expressive arts Therapy: The Creative
Process 3
Historical and theoretical overview and the therapeutic use of the
creative process. Includes experiential exposure to a variety of visual,
movement, and other arts modalities and media.
PSY 5770 group Process and expressive arts
Therapy 3
Participation in and study of group dynamics through the use of
expressive arts. Modalities such as movement/dance, visual arts,
music, and drama are used to facilitate and examine the group
process. This course fulfills PSy 5120G.
PSY 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: PSy 5054.
PSY 5991a–C Master’s Project a–C 2/2/2
required of students completing a master’s thesis. Thesis typically
takes two to three quarters and is completed under the supervision
of a faculty advisor. research begins at least two quarters before
anticipated graduation. A maximum of six units may be applied to
the degree. Prerequisite: PSy 5990 and com pleted thesis contract.
PSY 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: PSy 5991C
PSY 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.
PSY 5997a–C Master’s Project a–C 2/2/2
required of students completing a master’s project. Project typically
takes two to three quarters and is completed under the supervision
of a faculty advisor. research begins at least two quarters before
anticipated graduation. A maximum of six units may be applied to
the degree. Prerequisite: PSy 5996 and com pleted project contract.
PSY 5998 Supplemental Project assistance 1–6
This course is designed to provide supplemental assistance for
individual student needs in completing the master’s project.
Students consult with relevant faculty to recruit a supplemental
advisor. Prerequisite: PSy 5997C.
PoST-MaSTer’S CourSeS
PSY 6257 advanced field experience and internship:
Post-Master’s 1–4
Advanced field experience at the JFK University Community
Counseling Center for students in the post-master’s training
program. Includes individuals, couples, groups, and families. Must
be taken each of the program’s three quarters. Post-mas ter’s students
only.
PSY 6300 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. Post-mas ter’s
students only.
PSY 6320 use of Self as family Therapist 3
Focuses on psychotherapeutic treatment strategies for clients with
particular character styles (e.g., hysteric, obsessive, border line
narcissistic). Course concentrates on the “how” of doing therapy
with such clients. Post-mas ter’s students only. Post-master’s
students only.
PSY 6330 advanced Couple Therapy 3
recurring issues and areas of difficulty in the life of a family.
Includes a developmental perspective, the emergence of critical
incidents, problem assessment, and treatment approaches.
Post-mas ter’s students only.
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