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PSYC 641 - Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate status in clinical-counseling psychology or permission of the instructor.
Course provides students with an overview of current theories of counseling and psychotherapy. The course will include a critical evaluation and comparative study of major theories with emphasis on philosophical assumptions and implications for application.
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PSYC 642 - Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate status in clinical-counseling psychology or permission of instructor.
Course provides students with an introduction to applied techniques. Simulated counseling experiences provide opportunities to use basic counseling, communication and helping relationship skills while increasing student’s comfort with the therapeutic role. Issues regarding professional identity and ethical, social, and cultural awareness and sensitivity in counseling are also addressed.
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PSYC 643 - Mental Health Counseling Practicum I Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permission of instructor.
A supervised practicum in the field of mental health counseling involving a minimum of 150 hours per semester. A minimum of 20 hours must be direct client contact. Work experience includes intake procedures, assessments, social histories, crisis intervention. The student will meet with the program faculty member one and one half hours per week.
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PSYC 646 - Psychology of Death and Dying Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
Course provides students with a broad introduction to the field of thanatology, while considering the influence of death and its associated psychological effects on human behavior. Death-related variables such as sociocultural forces, life-threatening illness, medical ethics, grief and bereavement, funerals, etc. will be evaluated as to their contributions to the development of individual differences across the lifespan.
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PSYC 650 - Organizational Psychology I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the study of behavior in organizations. Focuses on the individual, the organization and their interaction. Provides students with ways of looking at and thinking about behavior in organizations. Presents a framework for analyzing organizational behavior and considers both empirical and case study research on organizational issues. Focuses on organizational socialization, attitudes, motivation, decision-making, absenteeism, turnover, stress, work groups and teams.
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PSYC 651 - Foundations in I/O Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of instructor.
Covers the fundamental concepts and techniques used to apply I/O psychology to work behavior. Includes job analysis methods, techniques, and applications; employment law related to personnel selection, performance appraisal, and the work environment; and other current issues in I/O. Introduces the concepts of validity and reliability used in I/O practices.
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PSYC 652 - Training and Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or permission of instructor.
Presents and evaluates the techniques used in industry for the training and motivation of personnel; examines psychological theories behind the techniques and issues involved in application of these techniques. Focuses on effects of training and motivation techniques on both job morale and job performance.
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PSYC 654 - Performance Appraisal Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 651 or permission of instructor.
Covers major methods of appraising employee performance and utilizing these appraisals to improve employee productivity.
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PSYC 655 - Organizational Psychology II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: PSYC 650 or permission of instructor; graduate enrollment at Radford University.
A continuation in the study of behavior in organizations. Focuses on current organizational psychology issues in such areas as leadership, power, organizational effectiveness and organizational theory. Provides the student with additional ways of looking at and thinking about behavior in organizations. Presents a framework for integrating research in organizational psychology with popular organizational effectiveness trends.
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PSYC 656 - Employee Selection Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: PSYC 651 or permission of instructor.
Familiarizes students with selection methods such as structured interviews, cognitive ability, biodata, assessment centers, work samples, personality inventories and integrity tests. Covers techniques of combining predictors including multiple regression, multiple cutoffs, and multiple hurdles. Also focuses on methods of evaluating the validity, reliability, utility, and adverse impact of selection methods.
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PSYC 660 - Human Growth and Lifespan Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology or related field.
Course provides a comprehensive overview of human growth. Areas covered include the developmental areas of physical, cognitive, intellectual, perceptual, information processing, language, personality, social and moral development across the life span.
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PSYC 663 - Child Psychopathology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Utilizes an eclectic approach to the study of causes and diagnoses of childhood psychopathology. Definitions, concepts and theories of childhood psychopathology are covered. Emphasis will be on the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
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PSYC 665 - School Psychology Services Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides an understanding of the role of the school psychologist in education settings. Covers historical antecedents of contemporary school psychology, the types of methods, skills and knowledge that the school psychologist applies in his or her job and legal and ethical issues involved in providing school psychological services. Students are encouraged to do volunteer work in a school setting in order to gain familiarity with problems school psychologists encounter.
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PSYC 670 - Child and Adolescent Drug Abuse: Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
The course introduces students to the areas of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of drug abuse in children and adolescents. The DSM and other diagnostic systems are presented. Approaches to therapy that have proven effective with children and adolescents are covered. Ethical/legal and prevention strategies are considered. The student is required to do an assessment, a diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, design a treatment center and develop a prevention plan.
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PSYC 671 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
A thorough, critical evaluation of major personality theories with emphasis on philosophical assumptions and applied implications of each theory for therapeutic interventions.
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PSYC 673 - Legal and Ethical Issues Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Exposes students to the legal and ethical issues in professional practice and research. Ethical guidelines of professional organizations; legal rulings which influence practice; and the course of professional development will be discussed.
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PSYC 678 - Child Neuropsychological Assessment and Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture-discussion.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology AND grade of “B” or better in PSYC 631 and PSYC 632 ; OR permission of instructor.
This course will emphasize the application of neuropsychological theory and principles to selection, administration, and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment batteries and techniques, with the goal of linking assessment to intervention. Associated multicultural, legal, and ethical issues will be examined, with an emphasis on practicing within the scope of one’s competency and the interface between school psychology and pediatric neuropsychology.
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PSYC 685 - Psychopathology and Diagnosis Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Psychology or permission of the instructor.
This course will provide students with an overview of the most common types of psychopathology encountered in mental health settings. The course emphasizes knowledge of, and ability to use, the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to facilitate accurate differential diagnosis of clients. Social, cultural, and ethical issues regarding psychopathology and diagnosis relevant to mental health counseling will be addressed.
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PSYC 686 - Child and Adult Sexual Assault Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
This course will provide students with an overview of issues regarding child sexual abuse and adult rape. Students will be exposed to current theoretical and empirical literature concerning the definition, prevalence, assessment, effects and treatment of child and adult victims of sexual assault.
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PSYC 687 - Pre-internship Seminar Credits: (1)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Concurrent registration with PSYC 781 .
This course will cover standards of potential internship sites, portfolio development, requirements of NASP for the yearlong school psychology internship, and other relevant information necessary to complete a successful internship search and secure an acceptable internship to meet the third year requirement of the School of Psychology Program.
Note(s): It will be graded on a pass-fail basis.
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PSYC 688 - Consultation and Collaboration in Schools, Home and Community Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the School Psychology graduate program; concurrent registration in School Psychology Practicum (PSYC 781 ).
Provides the School Psychology graduate student with a practical and theoretical exposure to consultation, to provide them with supervised practice in techniques for establishing and maintaining consultative relationships and to help students become familiar with problem-solving techniques appropriate for consultative activities. Role playing, case simulations and discussion and analysis of cases in practicum will be used to facilitate learning.
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PSYC 689 - Practicum in Clinic Setting Credits: Variable credit, (1-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in school psychology graduate program or permission of instructor.
This practicum will provide graduate students an opportunity to deliver psychological services in a clinic setting under the close supervision of a licensed psychologist. Students will have the opportunity to gain practical experience providing counseling, assessment, consultation, supervision, clinical research and other applied work in a clinic setting (e.g., RU Center for Assessment and Psychological Services). Students will participate in individual and/or group supervision. Training related to psychological techniques, diversity, ethics and evidence-based practice will be infused throughout the course. Students may repeat this practicum. Hours of direct service delivery will vary depending on number of credits hours selected (1-3).
Note(s): This is a Pass/Fail course.
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PSYC 690 - Seminar in Psychology Credits: Variable credit, (1-3)
Instructional Method: One to three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Presentation and discussion of current issues in various areas of psychology which are not considered in other courses. Content varies from semester to semester. A single topic or area selected by the instructor for discussion during the semester based on current student interest and developments in psychology. Previous topics have included: Cortical Bases of Behavior, Human Sexuality, Divorce Counseling, Rorschach, Computers in Personnel and Appraisal in Industry.
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PSYC 692 - Mental Health Intervention and Prevention in Schools I Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate status in school psychology or permission of instructor. PSYC 693 requires a grad of “B” or better in PSYC 692 for enrollment.
This course will expose the student to various models of therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents within the school setting. Emphasis will be on case conceptualization using knowledge of developmental psychopathology, and in learning effective therapeutic techniques of working individually and in groups with children and adolescents. Prevention programs addressing high risk behaviors and populations will also be addressed in this sequence. Other topics covered in this course will include developing and leading family/parenting skills groups, cultural diversity issues related to therapeutic interventions, professional and ethical issues related to counseling, and assessing effectiveness of the counseling intervention.
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PSYC 693 - Mental Health Intervention and Prevention in Schools II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: PSYC 693 requires a grade of “B” or better in PSYC 692 for enrollment.
This course will expose the student to various models of therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents within the school setting. Emphasis will be on case conceptualization using knowledge of developmental psychopathology, and in learning effective therapeutic techniques of working individually and in groups with children and adolescents. Prevention programs addressing high risk behaviors and populations will also be addressed in this sequence. Other topics covered in this course will include developing and leading family/parenting skills groups, cultural diversity issues related to therapeutic interventions, professional and ethical issues related to counseling, and assessing effectiveness of the counseling intervention.
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PSYC 697 - Applied Training in Psychological Research Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing in Psychology.
Graduate students will receive hands-on research training while being mentored as part of faculty research projects.
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PSYC 698 - Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, advisor, department chair and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College.
Provides graduate students opportunity to work individually with faculty members on topics of mutual interest. See “Directed Study .”
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PSYC 699 - Research and Thesis Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Hours and credit to be arranged with the approval of the dean of the Graduate College. See “Thesis .”
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PSYC 708 - Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Credits: (2)
Instructional Method: Lectures
Prerequisites: Enrollment in chool psychology graduate program with a grade of B or better in PSYC 631, PSYC 632, PSYC 635, PSYC 663, and PSYC 785 or permission of instructor.
This course will provide an overview of theoretical, research and best practice considerations regarding assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Emphasis will be placed on hands-on practice and demonstrating competency with a variety of evidenced-based assessment instruments. Specifically students will demonstrate competency with performance-based neurocognitive instruments (e.g., ADOS-2, NEPSY-II Social Cognition), narrow-band rating scales and structured diagnostic clinical interviews. Assessment training will consider use of current Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) and current IDEIA (special education) classification criteria. Developmental, subtyping, comorbidity, differential diagnosis, interdisciplinary team, and ethical considerations will be explored.
Note(s): This course is graded A-F.
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PSYC 771 - Group Dynamics in Processing and Counseling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: PSYC 641 and permission of instructor.
Course will consider theories and techniques of group counseling, including focus on content, process and leadership issues. Groups with special populations will also be considered. The course will also include an experiential component in which the student will be required to participate in a group.
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PSYC 772 - Couples and Family Systems Therapy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology and PSYC 641 or equivalent, or admission into the Psy.D. program, or permission of instructor.
An analysis of couples and families as social systems and the identification of issues affecting these systems are included. A number of theoretical approaches and counseling techniques for therapy with couples and families are presented and evaluated.
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PSYC 773 - Assessment and Treatment of Addictive Disorders in Rural Settings Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology and PSYC 641 or equivalent, or admission into the Psy.D. program, or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on recognizing, identifying, assessing, and diagnosing abused substances as well as compulsive/impulsive behaviors in the rural community. Students will be introduced to the prevailing theories around addiction as well as frequent treatment modalities. Experiential activities, hosted in the community, will be integrated throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to consult and integrate the current scientific literature on abuse and misuse of substance and validated treatment for substance abuse in treatment planning. The curriculum for the course is infused with a strengths-based, diversity oriented, social justice perspective that encourages students to identify barriers to treatment for individuals of marginalized or disenfranchised populations.
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PSYC 774 - Introduction to Psychopharmacological Medications Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
Course provides students with rudimentary information regarding commonly prescribed psychopharmacological medications including basic classifications, indications and contraindications. Issues of making appropriate referrals and the identification of effects and side effects will also be addressed.
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PSYC 775 - Special Topics in Counseling Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
Prerequisites: Either PSYC 610 or PSYC 611 , the latter of which may be taken simultaneously.
Course is designed to engage the student in current research areas in counseling psychology. Counseling research will be reviewed, analyzed and critiqued. Individuals will conduct a review of the literature in a selected area of research.
Note(s): This is a pass/fail course.
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PSYC 776 - Human Sexuality Counseling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: PSYC 641 .
Provides foundation of knowledge concerning basic human sexual functioning, knowledge of sexual diseases, awareness and acceptance of sexual variance, knowledge of sexual dysfunctions and an understanding of basic treatment and sex therapy techniques. Legal and ethical issues and concerns pertaining to sex counseling/therapy will be considered. A seminar format utilized.
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PSYC 777 - Multivariate Analysis of Behavioral Data Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and PSYC 610 or equivalent, or admission into Psy.D. program, or permission of instructor.
This course will provide a treatment of the most commonly used multivariate techniques for quantitative analysis of behavioral data. Students will learn the conceptual basis for these techniques, as well as receive instruction for conducting their own analyses using the SPSS software package.
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PSYC 781 - School Psychology Practicum I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hour seminar, 8-hour practicum in the schools.
Prerequisites: Admittance into the school psychology Educational Specialist degree program. Earning a “B” or better in PSYC 631, PSY 632, PSY 633 & PSY 665. Permission of the school psychology program faculty.
A pre-internship experience for second-year school psychology students offering supervised field work. Includes intellectual, behavioral and curriculum-based assessment techniques with emphasis on educational interpretation and remedial implications of assessment data. Supervised field interventions include pre-referral interventions, consultation, individual and group counseling, behavior management, in-service education, parent training and counseling and program evaluation. Students work under the dual supervision of practicum instructor and on-site field supervisor (certified, experienced school psychologist). Students spend a minimum of eight hours per week in the schools plus a two-hour weekly seminar.
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PSYC 782 - School Psychology Practicum II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hour seminar, 8-hour practicum in the schools.
Prerequisites: Admittance into the school psychology Educational Specialist degree program. Earning a “B” or better in PSYC 631, PSY 632, PSY 633 & PSY 665. Permission of the school psychology program faculty. Admittance into PSYC 782 additionally requires a grade of “Pass” in PSYC 781.
A pre-internship experience for second-year school psychology students offering supervised field work. Includes intellectual, behavioral and curriculum-based assessment techniques with emphasis on educational interpretation and remedial implications of assessment data. Supervised field interventions include pre-referral interventions, consultation, individual and group counseling, behavior management, in-service education, parent training and counseling and program evaluation. Students work under the dual supervision of practicum instructor and on-site field supervisor (certified, experienced school psychologist). Students spend a minimum of eight hours per week in the schools plus a two-hour weekly seminar.
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PSYC 785 - Neuropsychological Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in psychology and a “B” or better in PSYC 631 or its equivalent and PSYC 628 or its equivalent; or admission to the Psy.D. program; or permission of instructor.
This course will emphasize the application of neuropsychological theory and principles to selection, administration, and interpretation of neuropsychological assessment batteries and techniques with pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients. Neuropsychological assessment will cover the following domains: language/communication, visual-spatial/perceptual/motor, sensorimotor, attention, learning and memory, and executive function. Associated multicultural (including rural), legal, forensic, and ethical issues will be examined, including practicing within the scope of one’s competency and the interface between counseling/clinical psychology and neuropsychology.
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PSYC 795 - School Psychology Internship Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Forty hours per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of all course work, other than directed study, including practica, in the School Psychology Program, a Pass in both practica and permission of the School Psychology committee at least four weeks prior to registration. Applications are available in the department office.
A full-time paid professional experience under the dual supervision of a member of the School Psychology Committee and an approved on-site field supervisor. Intern functions as a staff member in professional settings to gain experience in the use and application of psychological techniques and procedures used in performing the services of a professional school psychologist. PSYC 795 and PSYC 796 must be taken in sequence and may not be taken concurrently. Interns are required to attend our on-campus seminars each semester.
Note(s): Internship grades recorded as “Pass” or “Fail.”
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PSYC 796 - School Psychology Internship Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Forty hours per week.
Prerequisites: Completion of all course work, other than directed study, including practica, in the School Psychology Program, a Pass in both practica and permission of the School Psychology committee at least four weeks prior to registration. Applications are available in the department office.
A full-time paid professional experience under the dual supervision of a member of the School Psychology Committee and an approved on-site field supervisor. Intern functions as a staff member in professional settings to gain experience in the use and application of psychological techniques and procedures used in performing the services of a professional school psychologist. PSYC 795 and 796 must be taken in sequence and may not be taken concurrently. Interns are required to attend our on-campus seminars each semester.
Note(s): Internship grades recorded as “Pass” or “Fail.”
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PSYC 798 - Professional Internship Credits: Variable credit, (1-6)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; enrollment in a graduate program in Psychology at Radford University.
Hours may vary from 10 to 25 per week. Note: This course may be repeated for a total of 12 credits; students should consult with their faculty advisors for specific requirements within their area of concentration. A part-time professional experience under the supervision of the Psychology graduate faculty. The student will function as a staff member in professional settings to gain experience in the use and application of psychological techniques and procedures. Common emphases of all sections will be on developing professional identity through an experiential component. Ethical practice and responsibilities will also be an emphasis for all sections of the course. Each internship section will have a specific and detailed course description of the content of the course as related to the specific graduate concentration of the student.
Note(s): Internship grades will be recorded as Pass or Fail.
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PSYC 800 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will include examination of (a) the development of counseling psychology as a distinct field; (b) the present state of counseling psychology; (c) projections of the future of the field; and (d) topics of special importance to counseling psychologists (e.g., diversity, social justice, prevention).
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PSYC 801 - Multicultural Counseling Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will include background in the historical context of multicultural counseling, personal examination of areas pertaining to multicultural counseling, a strong foundation in common domains of cultural competency, as well as implications for clinical practice.
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PSYC 802 - Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will include examination of (a) the past and present forces that have affected psychology and counseling psychology; (b) training and practice guidelines; (c) professional ethics, including the American Psychological Association ethics code, foundational meta-principles, morals, values, virtues, and decision-making; (d) mental health law and related legal issues; and (e) current issues that affect the practice and training of professional psychologists in a multicultural society.
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PSYC 803 - Vocational Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course presents vocational theories, counseling strategies, and practice in vocational assessment and counseling. Current research in vocational counseling is reviewed and there is a focus on working with diverse populations.
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PSYC 805 - Advanced Cognitive and Intellectual Assessment Techniques Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the historical frame, theory, and research in cognitive and intellectual assessment. The student will build mastery in testing theory, assessment selection, administration, scoring, hypothesis testing, and integrated feedback in the clinical setting.
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PSYC 806 - Advanced Personality Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the historical frame, theory, and research in personality assessment. The student will build mastery in testing theory, assessment selection, administration, scoring, hypothesis testing, and integrated assessment and feedback.
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PSYC 808 - Advanced Research Methods in Counseling Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will examine quantitative and qualitative (including pure qualitative and mixed methods) approaches to research and analysis. The course will provide an introduction to research and analysis. Ways to use qualitative methods to supplement quantitative approaches, and vice versa, will be discussed.
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PSYC 809 - Supervision and Consultation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will include a didactic and may include an experiential aspect. Students will learn about various approaches to supervision and consultation and may also conduct supervision of less experienced graduate students and consultation with peers and community organizations under the oversight of a licensed psychologist.
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PSYC 811 - Health Psychology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course covers the practice of health psychology and includes an overview of preventive, assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic intervention services relative to psychological and physical health. Students will cover models of integrated care, health disparities, and awareness of cultural issues impacting health and health care services. Special attention will be focused on cultural diversity and on working with underserved and marginalized populations including those living in rural areas.
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PSYC 812 - Rural Cultural Issues Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program or permission of instructor.
This course will include an exploration of (a) the unique features of rural culture; (b) the past and current issues that have influenced rural cultural development; (c) individual and group characteristics of rural populations, including various minority groups; (d) challenges and assets of the rural cultural setting; and (e) the differential impact of current societal issues on those residing or practicing in rural areas.
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PSYC 840 - Counseling Psychology Practicum I Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program.
This course will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain actual practical experience providing counseling, assessment, education, and other applied work in a variety of settings. Students will provide services for approximately 16 hours per week under the on-site supervision of a licensed professional and will participate in individual and/or group consultation about client in the department. Training related to cultural diversity, social justice, and evidence-based practice will be infused throughout the course. Students will also receive training in specific content areas each semester. Students must register for 840 for 2 consecutive terms in their first year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s 843 course before they can receive credit for both 840 courses and the subsequent 843 course. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Note(s): Students must register for 840 for 2 consecutive terms in their first year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s PSYC 843 course before they can receive credit for both 840 courses and the subsequent PSYC 843 course. This is a pass/fail course.
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PSYC 841 - Counseling Psychology Practicum II Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Psy.D. program and successful completion of 2 consecutive terms of PSYC 840 and the subsequent summer’s PSYC 843 course.
This course will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain actual practical experience providing counseling, assessment, education, and other applied work in a variety of settings. Students will provide services for approximately 16 hours per week under the on-site supervision of a licensed professional and will participate in individual and/or group consultation about clients in the department. Training related to cultural diversity, social justice, and evidence-based practice will be infused throughout the course. Students will also receive training in specific content areas each semester. Students must register for 841 for 2 consecutive terms in their second year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s 843 course before they can receive credit for both 841 courses and the subsequent 843 course. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Note(s): Students must register for 841 for 2 consecutive terms in their second year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s PSYC 843 course before they can receive credit for both 841 courses and the subsequent PSYC 843 course. This is a pass/fail course.
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PSYC 842 - Counseling Psychology Practicum III Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in Psy.D. program and successful completion of 2 consecutive terms of PSYC 841 and the subsequent summer’s 843 course.
This course will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain actual practical experience providing counseling, assessment, education, and other applied work in a variety to settings. Students will provide services for approximately 16 hours per week under the on-site supervision of a licensed professional and will participate in individual and/or group supervision in the department. Training related to cultural diversity, social justice, and evidence-based practice will be infused throughout the course. Students will also receive training in specific content areas each semester. Students must register for 842 for 2 consecutive terms in their third year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s 843 course before they can receive credit for both 842 courses and the subsequent 843 course. This is a Pass/Fail course.
Note(s): Students must register for 842 for 2 consecutive terms in their third year (i.e., Fall and Spring) and must successfully complete both of them as well as the subsequent summer’s PSYC 843 course before they can receive credit for both 842 courses and the subsequent PSYC 843 course. This is a pass/fail course.
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PSYC 843 - Counseling Psychology Summer Practicum Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program.
This course will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to gain actual practical experience providing counseling, assessment, education, and other applied work in a variety of settings. Students will provide services for approximately 16 hours per week under the on-site supervision of a licensed professional (if providing counseling-related services) and/or other staff member(s) (for non-counseling services) and will participate in individual and/or group consultation about clients in the department. Training related to cultural diversity, social justice, and evidence-based practice will be infused throughout the course along with specific content that will vary each year. PSYC 843 is taken twice–during Psy.D. students’ first summer and during their second summer. Students must have successfully completed all preceding practicum courses in a given year before being allowed to register for 843 in the summer. In order to receive credit for PSYC 840 in the first year, students must successfully complete 843 in their first summer. In order to receive credit for PSYC 841 in the second year, students must successfully complete 843 in their second summer. This is a Pass/Fail course.
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PSYC 870 - Doctoral Internship Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program.
This course is a 1,500-2,000 hour training opportunity (either one-year full-time or two consecutive half-time years) at a site that is focused on training advanced doctoral students to become psychologists. It is the capstone applied experience of the Psy.D. program.
Note(s): Students must register for PSYC 870 for three consecutive terms and must successfully complete all three of them. This is a pass/fail course.
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PSYC 898 - Doctoral Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Prerequisites: Admission into the Psy.D. program or permission of instructor and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College.
Provides doctoral students the opportunity to work individually with faculty members on topics of mutual interest.
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PSYC 899 - Dissertation Credits: (1)
Prerequisites: Admission into Psy.D. program.
This course is designed to be the capstone research component of the Psy.D. program. As such, students are expected to complete an original research project that is of sufficient size and quality to justify being considered competent to conduct research independently.
Note(s): Students must re-enroll in the course every term until the final product is complete and approved by the Psy.D. program faculty and the Graduate College. This is a pass/fail course.
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EDRD 624 - Leadership in Literacy: Administration, Supervision, and Coaching Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 , EDRD 641 /EDSP 641 , EDRD 695 / EDSP 695 .
EDRD 624 introduces the concepts of administering research-based reading programs in schools and districts. Candidates will examine and experience the responsibilities of a reading specialist in the roles of reading program supervisor, curriculum developer, and literacy coach.
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EDRD 630 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
K-12 teacher candidates will develop competencies for applying effective research-based literacy strategies in content area subjects such as social studies, English, science, and mathematics, health and physical education.
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EDRD 641 - Assessment and Intervention for Language Development Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 , EDRD 314 and 414.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 641
The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge concerning the development of language skills from birth to maturity, the relationship between thought and language, and language differences as a result of disability, culture, and life experiences. Graduate students will learn strategies for assessment and intervention in the areas of oral language development, word knowledge/spelling, and written language acquisition.
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EDRD 660 - Current Issues in Education (Topic) Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
One to four hours credit. Examines a major issue in reading and its implications for teachers and reading specialists.
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EDRD 688 - Foundation of Literacy Instruction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of Graduate Coordinator.
This course is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of the developmental stages of literacy development, as well as important seminal research within each stage. Students will also gain knowledge of developmentally appropriate, research-based instructional strategies for each stage of reading development.
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EDRD 692 - Reading Diagnosis: Assessment to Inform Instruction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 ; EDRD 641 .
This course is designed to provide instruction in the administration and interpretation of a selected battery of tests, and in designing a program of intervention for students with reading disabilities in a clinical setting. Students will prepare a case study for teachers and parents that will include a description and interpretation of testing procedures and results, as well as plans for intervention using appropriate methods and materials.
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EDRD 695 - Alternative Approaches to Reading Instruction Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 or EDRD 314 and EDRD 414.
Cross-Listed: EDSP 695
This course examines alternative approaches and individualized interventions for reading instruction for students who have exceptional learning needs. The complex nature of the reading process is explored. Alternative approaches for instruction in the varied reading skills are addressed and students explore how alternative approaches to instruction may supplement, extend or replace ongoing classroom programs in order to meet students individualized needs. Motivational, emotional, linguistic and cultural factors influencing reading and instructional planning are considered.
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EDRD 697 - Practicum: Diagnosis and Intervention in Literacy Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Six hours Practicum/Clinical.
Prerequisites: EDRD 688 : EDRD 695 ; EDRD 641 ; EDSP 669 , EDRD 692 .
Candidates in EDRD 697 will be placed with two children in a public school or clinical setting and will plan and implement an overall intervention program based on diagnosis with emphasis on the individual needs of each student.
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EDRD 698 - Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of the advisor, Director of School of Teacher Education and Leadership and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College.
Hours and credits to be arranged. See “Directed Study .”
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RCPT 601 - Environmental and Experiential Philosophy Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides an advanced understanding of philosophical perspectives and theories relating to the experiential learning and environmental education.
Note(s): Offered in the fall.
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RCPT 611 - History and Philosophy of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Discussion of issue, problems, trends and principles as foundations of recreation philosophy and education for leisure based living.
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RCPT 617 - Seminar in Recreation (Topical) Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Hours and credit to be arranged. Covers factors affecting leisure-centered living, specific topical inquiry and conceptual analysis of modern recreation, urban or rural recreation, sociology of sport, surveys in recreation.
Note(s): Students may take course again for maximum of six hours credit. Offered in the Fall and Spring, alternate years.
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RCPT 623 - Recreation Administration Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Introduction to the administration of recreation services. Emphasis on fiscal management, personnel management, organizational structure, marketing techniques and legal foundations in recreation and leisure services departments.
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RCPT 624 - Environmental Issues Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
In-depth study of environmental issues facing outdoor recreation agencies. Focuses on care of resources and programming for large numbers of people. Discusses teaching and interpretation methodologies for educating a general audience.
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RCPT 625 - Issues in Recreation Management Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
The course covers issues which influence recreation management such as financial analysis and future forecasting, financial accountability, politics, conflict management, strategic planning and technological applications in managing and marketing recreation services. Organizational simulations and role playing are incorporated in the course.
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RCPT 635 - Research Applications in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Provides basic understanding of research and its planning and application within recreation services.
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RCPT 655 - Leisure Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Develops an understanding of the need for recreation education in today’s society and how to plan, implement and provide education within the recreation systems.
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RCPT 660 - Legal Aspects of Environmental and Experiential Activities Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
In-depth studies of legal issues related to the provision of outdoor adventure and experiential programming; liability, legislation, tours, contracts.
Note(s): Offered in the Spring.
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RCPT 676 - Wilderness Institute Credits: (6)
Instructional Method: Lectures, labs and field trips integrated into an intensive, experiential, primarily off-campus course.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
This class provides graduate students with an in-depth experience in the design, development, implementation and evaluation of wilderness-based educational programs, including extending wilderness expeditions. Topical issues include environmental education, resource management, risk management, program design and group facilitation.
Note(s): Offered Summer I.
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RCPT 686 - Practicum in Environmental and Experiential Education Credits: Variable credit, (2-6)
Instructional Method: Six to 27 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy with-in the department and permission of the department chair or advisor.
Offers additional practical experience in the management of experiential programs under the joint supervision of a qualified program administrator and Radford University faculty. Applications are available in the department office.
Note(s): May be taken for up to six hours credit. Practicum grades will be recorded as pass/fail.
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RCPT 690 - Seminar in Experiential Education Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Emphasis on current issues in the management and development of experiential programs. Examines one specific topic during any one semester of the school year.
Note(s): Students may take this course for a maximum of six hours credit.
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RCPT 698 - Directed Study Credits: Variable credit, (1-4)
Instructional Method: Hours and credit to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Eligibility for admission to candidacy within the department and approval of the advisor, department chair and Directed Study form submitted to the Graduate College.
To pursue in depth a topic of interest in the area of experiential or environmental education. See “Directed Study .”
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RCPT 699 - Research and Thesis Credits: (6)
Prerequisites: Approval of advisor in department.
Hours and credit to be arranged with the approval of the student’s thesis advisor, Thesis Committee and the dean of the Graduate College. Provides opportunity to show in-dependent judgment in the study of a specific issue. See “Thesis .”
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EDSE 631 - Problems in Secondary School Teaching Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Examines instructional and organizational problems, both general and specific. Focuses on problems that arise in junior and senior high schools. Topics include, but are not limited to: curriculum, classroom procedure, materials, textbooks, study and assignments.
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SOWK 601 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in Social Work or permission of the instructor.
This is the first course in the Human Behavior sequence. In this course the dynamics of human behavior and the contexts within which humans grow and develop through the life cycle are explored. It provides a foundation knowledge base from which social work students ground the assessment and intervention processes with individuals and families utilizing a biopsychosocial spiritual framework. Traditional and postmodern theories are analyzed and challenged. The ecological and strengths perspectives are presented in relation to human risk and resilience. HBSE I attempts to honor different ways of knowing and being, developing pathways to understanding and appreciating uniqueness. Students are challenged to explore their own values and culture in an effort to create an inclusive viewpoint of human diversity.
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SOWK 602 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOWK 601 or permission of instructor.
Human Behavior in the Social Environment II is the second of two Foundation courses. Students will continue to apply basic frameworks for creating and organizing knowledge of human behavior. The course examines problems of living; impacts of racial, ethical, class, cultural, religious/spiritual and gender diversity on behavior; and the reciprocal nature of interactions of persons, families, social groups, communities, organizations and institutions.
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SOWK 611 - Social Welfare I. Policy is Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to graduate program in Social Work or permission of the instructor.
The course covers frameworks to understand the formulation/analysis of Social Work policies and programs. The significance of contextual factors, values and history are examined from a “policy is practice” perspective with emphasis on social/economic justice, diversity and populations-at-risk.
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SOWK 613 - Crisis Intervention Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Accepted into School of Social Work or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on developing basic crisis intervention skills (interviewing, assessment, intervention and follow-up). Special topics of concern in populations at risk will be highlighted: lethality/suicide/homicide; partner abuse; child abuse; school violence, workplace violence, substance abuse and the chronically mentally ill. Students become aware of the role of various agencies within the realm of crisis intervention and the importance of collaboration.
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SOWK 615 - Substance Abuse and Dependency Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
This course examines current theories and models pertaining to substance abuse and chemical dependency. It explores intervention and treatment techniques for working with chemically dependent individuals and their families, with an emphasis on diverse populations. The course integrates theory and practice skills to teach students to critically examine the clinical issues involved in substance abuse and chemical dependency treatment. Mental Health emphasis area elective.
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SOWK 621 - Research I: Basic Research Methodology Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Graduate Program in Social Work or permission of the instructor.
The fundamental elements of scientific inquiry and research techniques, including a variety of research methodologies, are introduced in this course. Students are challenged to enhance their learning through a focus on the technical aspects of research analysis and critical evaluation of research conclusions, with each step building on previously acquired learning in order to encourage a depth of knowledge about research. Students are introduced to a systematic approach to the classification, organization, and analysis of data through a consideration of the fundamental essentials of scientific thinking and methodology relative to social welfare planning and practice. The course emphasizes the identification and formulation of researchable problems in social work, the utility of the scientific method, the selection of appropriate methodologies, an understanding of the standards for evaluation of research, and sensitivity to bias and ethical behavior in the conduct of research. Also emphasized is an understanding of the fundamental assumptions underlying quantitative and qualitative methodologies as well as their ramifications for research undertaken consistent with each.
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SOWK 625 - Child Sexual Abuse and CPS (Child Protective Services) Investigation Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and discussion.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
This course explores the issues involved in child abuse and neglect cases, with an emphasis on child sexual abuse. If offers an integrative framework of principles, theories, process and skills specifically designed for performing culturally sensitive investigations and assessments with alleged abusive and neglectful families. This academic course is offered to graduate students interested in public social services and to those awarded Title IV-E stipends (supplanting the VISSTA [Virginia Institute for Social Services Training Activities] training sequence) and to qualified community people. Child Welfare emphasis area elective.
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SOWK 631 - Social Work Practice I: Foundations Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Two hours lecture, two hours skill lab.
Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in social work.
This course is the first of two foundation courses designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills essential to generalist social work practice. Key themes and concepts include interviewing, relationship building and assessment as they relate to community-based family practice. The course introduces practice models in relation to populations at risk. Personal and professional values will be discussed, along with the use of self, the importance of evaluation, research and ethics.
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SOWK 632 - Social Work Practice II: Groups Practice Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in social work and SOWK 601 and SOWK 631 .
This second foundation practice course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic knowledge and skills essential to generalist social work practice as it relates to group practice. Groups are used at all levels of social work practice (micro, mezzo, and macro) for purposes ranging from support and personal growth to social planning and social action. Key themes include introductory group practice knowledge for developing and intervening with various types of groups, with particular emphasis on groups for populations at risk, rural populations, and groups that experience social and economic injustices. Key concepts include stages of group development, group processes and dynamics, leadership and ethical practice with groups.
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SOWK 650 - Disability in Human Services: Policy, Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor.
This elective course is designed to provide students with specific knowledge about clinical social work practice with people who have a diagnosed disability. Key themes and concepts include: historical social work practice with people who are diagnosed with a disabling condition, theories of disability to include explanatory theory and a critique of those theories, and current issues/situations that affect people with a disabling condition.
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SOWK 678 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course I Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: A Bachelor of Social Work degree from CSWE-accredited institution, or expected graduation and admission to the Advanced Standing program.
SOWK 678 is the first course in a two course sequence that students with a Bachelor in Social Work Degree admitted for Advanced Standing take to prepare for the (second) concentration year. It will cover the areas of Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Practice with Individuals and Families.
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SOWK 679 - Advanced Standing Bridge Course II Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Advanced Standing program in Social Work, completion of SOWK 678 with a B- or better.
This is the final course in the two-course sequence required for all students admitted to the Advanced Standing program in Social Work. This course focuses on social work policy and social research.
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SOWK 680 - Special Topic Seminar Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of instructor.
An intensive study of a specialized area in human services. Topics will be determined by the instructors based upon demonstrated student interest.
Note(s): Special topics courses may be elected for no more than nine semester hours of credit. May be taken a maximum of three times.
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SOWK 682 - Biopsychosocial Assessment Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: SOWK 602 , completion SOWK 679 with a B or better, or permission of the instructor.
This course focuses on identifying individual and family strengths and on viewing behavior in context. Particular emphasis is placed on assessing the risks and the protective factors of the person in environment from a systems perspective. This course addresses the diagnosis of mental disorders and evidence based treatment. Issues of diversity, cultural competence, ethics, laws, and social justice are integrated into the course content.
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