PSYC 610 – Interviewing,Observ.,& Case Formal
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Introduction to fundamental skills used in clinical/counseling interviews, including interview and observation techniques used for clinical data gathering. Particular emphasis is on case conceptualization to inform treatment planning, case report writing, and basic counseling techniques. Particular attention is also given to ethical and professional issues in counseling. Students […]
PSYC 615 – Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-606 PSYC-600B PSYC-630 PSYC-600B. (Required, Previous or concurrent). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Concentration on child/adolescent disorders as they relate to the school setting. Examination of current DSM and educational diagnostic criteria. Emphasis will be placed on linking assessment data to psychoeducational diagnosis and treatment.
PSYC 639 – Lifestyles & Career Counseling
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-610 PSYC-630. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: An introduction to career development theory, psychological assessment for career planning and sources and uses of career and lifestyle information in counseling. Must be concurrently enrolled in Psychology 600B, Psychology Assessment Practicum.
PSYC 643 – Couple & Family Therapy
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-610. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Overview of theoretical assumptions and concomitant assessment and treatment strategies associated with the major models of couple and family therapy, including cognitive-behavioral, Bowenian/family systems, object relations/psychodynamic, structural, and strategic. Examination of cultural diversity and ethical/professional issues in clinical work with couples and families. Must […]
PSYC 644 – Substance Abuse Counseling
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: A seminar course that covers major content areas relevant to substance abuse counseling. These include the diagnostics and psychopathology of substance abuse and the clinical assessment of drug and alcohol dependency. The course also covers major models of substance abuse treatment, as well as specific counseling skills for […]
PSYC 600A – Psychology Practicum
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: This practicum serves two purposes: 1) All school psychology students must complete an Introduction to the Schools Practicum during the fall semester of their first year of study. This practicum involves shadowing a practicing school psychologist and participating in various activities related to school psychology, school organization and […]
PSYC 600B – Psychological Assessment Practicum
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: Students enrolled in PSY 606, PSY 616, PSY 630, PSY 631, and PSY 639 must be enrolled concurrently in this practicum. This practicum involves administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting of results of psychological testing instruments and other assessment procedures relevant to the specific course to which the practicum […]
PSYC 600C – Psychological Intervention Practic
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 1; Max: Description: Students enrolled in PSY 604, PSY 610, PSY 633, PSY 636, PSY 643, PSY 644, or PSY 674 must be enrolled concurrently in this practicum. This practicum involves interviewing, observation, clinical problem- solving, treatment planning and intervention development, individual therapy, group therapy, direct intervention, and indirect intervention/ consultation […]
PSYC 602 – Biological Basis of Behavior
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Survey of basic neuroanatomy and physiology of the nervous system. Emphasis on ways in which the environment affects behavior via the nervous system. Current research relevant to biological basis of behavior is reviewed.
PSYC 606 – Psych.Assess:Intel/Ability/Achieve
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Review of measurement statistics, psychometric theory and examination of intelligence, ability, and achievement tests frequently used in School Psychology practice. Skill development in test administration, scoring and interpretation of test results, use of computer-based scoring and analysis systems, psychological report writing, diagnostic and data-based decision-making. Examination of cultural […]
PSYC 334 – Life Span Development
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Survey of major theories of development across the life span. Includes physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral aspects of development and issues presented in a developmental context. Research methods and empirical results of significant studies are covered.
PSYC 336 – Learning and Cognition
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Take PSYC-206. (Required, Previous). Credit Hours: Min: 3; Max: Description: Theory and research in the areas of learning and cognition with a particular focus on the application of learning theory to behavioral interventions and cognitive processes such as visual and auditory perception, memory, attention, reasoning, and intelligence.